Good morning, Little Rock.

Officials from Allsopp & Chapple announced a new restaurant called Hazel’s Public House will open downtown in early 2026—focusing on simple ingredients, quality flavors, and artisanal comfort food like burgers on house-baked brioche buns.

The venue will offer a full bar with craft cocktails and a welcoming space for both casual lunches and late-night gatherings.

Forward Arkansas launched a statewide pilot tutoring program in five districts including Little Rock, eStem Public Charter Schools, Arkadelphia, Hamburg and Texarkana + the initiative ties regular tutoring to student performance.

Students will meet in small groups three times a week for at least 30 minutes and progress will be measured by report card growth and standardized test data + school leaders plan to expand the model if results are positive.

Arvest Bank has restarted its Arvest Assist program and is offering a disaster relief loan program through Nov.

21 for customers facing paycheck disruption during the ongoing government shutdown — while Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is asking for non-perishable food and personal care item donations at its ArkansasBlue Welcome Centers until Nov. 14.

Claire Brown and Faith Woodard are on THV11’s Power Women Wednesday to discuss how the government shutdown is impacting women and mothers — they explain how Little Rock Power Women is providing assistance during the crisis —.

The segment shows how the shutdown has created challenges for families in our community.

Lafayette County Judge Valarie Clark said she expected adjustments with the arrival of the lithium industry—clear communication and collaboration between new corporate neighbors and local institutions will be key for smooth integration.

Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green had a poor game last Saturday with seven carries for 14 yards and three interceptions in a 33-24 loss to Auburn, as coach Bobby Petrino said reduced practice pace from a recent knee collision hurt his performance — the team will work on its running game ahead of a 3 p.m. contest against Mississippi State.

Art For Two: Halloween Brooches Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — Cost TBA — Create a unique Halloween brooch under the guidance of a skilled glass artist.

Maumelle Food Truck Festival

11 AM – 12 PM — Lake Willastein Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of food trucks, contests, and family-friendly activities in a vibrant community setting.

Quilting 101: Basting Techniques

3-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library — Free entry — Explore the art of basting quilt layers while crafting with fellow quilting enthusiasts.

Spark! Gala

6:30-9 p.m. — Museum of Discovery — Ticketed event — Delight in hands-on science activities, fine food, and a premier silent auction while supporting local STEM initiatives.

Adulting 101: Food Fundamentals

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Argenta Public Library — Free entry — Master basic knife skills and air-fryer techniques in a fun, hands-on cooking class.

Arkansas Research & Computing Stakeholder Forum

10 AM – 5 PM — Little Rock Marriott — Free entry — A cross-sector forum to share best practices and explore strategies for supporting Arkansas's research community.

Cafe Mondays

4:30-5:30 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Free coffee and tea — Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with free drinks for teens every Monday during the school year.

Figure Drawing Workshop

12-4 p.m. — Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — Cost varies — Explore figurative techniques with a guided gallery view and expert instruction.

Elf The Musical

1-2:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of holiday cheer with this live theatrical adaptation of the beloved film.

Wii Play

4-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Free entry — Challenge your friends to some Nintendo Wii fun at the library.