September brings two weekends of free arts and entertainment to North Little Rock’s Argenta Arts District, beginning with Dogtown Throwdown Sept. 11–12 and continuing the following weekend with Third Friday Art Walk, ACANSA Family Arts Day and the Argenta Vibe Music Series featuring rising Americana artist Bella Rayne.
Dogtown Throwdown | Sept. 11–12
Dogtown Throwdown returns with two days of live music, local food, drinks and the lively atmosphere of an Argenta street festival. Friday night features an acoustic set from Trey Johnson, followed by a Saturday performance from The Big Dam Horns. The free, family-friendly event closes streets in the heart of Argenta and invites visitors to experience the district’s restaurants, businesses and outdoor entertainment.
Event Details
- Sept. 11–12
- Argenta Arts District
- Free and open to the public
- Live music, food, drinks and local businesses
- Friday, 7 p.m.: Trey Johnson
- Saturday, 7 p.m.: Big Dam Horns
Argenta Dogtown Throwdown
Third Friday Art Walk | Sept. 18
The following weekend begins with Third Friday Art Walk on Sept. 18, when Argenta’s galleries, restaurants and businesses showcase original work by local and regional artists. From 5–8 p.m., visitors can stroll along Main Street, explore participating venues and experience Argenta’s creative community.
Event Details
- Sept. 18 | 5–8 p.m.
- Main Street and participating Argenta venues
- Original art by local and regional artists
- Free and open to the public
Third Friday Art Walk
ACANSA Family Arts Day + Argenta Vibe | Sept. 19
The arts continue Saturday, Sept. 19, with ACANSA Family Arts Day, a free, family-focused afternoon of arts activities beginning at 4 p.m. Part of the ACANSA Arts Festival, Family Arts Day will give children and families an opportunity to engage with the arts through hands-on activities before transitioning into an evening of live music.
The evening’s featured artist is Bella Rayne Band, led by 18-year-old guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Bella Rayne. A self-taught musician, Rayne has quickly emerged as a rising force in Americana and roots-rock, blending Southern rock, Americana and the improvisational spirit of the jam-band tradition.
Argenta Vibe Music Series
Her high-energy, guitar-driven performances have already taken her to stages across the country, where she has shared the stage with artists including Allman Betts Family Revival, Melvin Seals & JGB, ALO, Jackie Greene and Oteil Burbridge. Bella Rayne Band brings that momentum to Argenta for an outdoor evening of live music.
Opening the evening is Arkansas singer-songwriter Amy Garland, whose rural Louisiana roots shine through a distinctive blend of folk, R&B, bluegrass, pop and country. A longtime performer and songwriter, Garland has shared the stage with Billy Joe Shaver, Hayes Carll, Todd Snider and Marcia Ball, and she currently hosts the Americana-focused “Backroads” on Little Rock’s KABF 88.3 FM. The concert will take place at Argenta Green, just across from Argenta Plaza, while construction continues on the district’s new music pavilion at Argenta Plaza.
Event Details
- Sept. 19
- Family Arts Day | 4 p.m.
- Argenta Vibe | 6:30 p.m.
- Argenta Green, corner of 6th Street & Magnolia
- Free and open to the public
- Family arts activities, live music, food and drinks
- Amy Garland opens at 6:30 p.m.
- Bella Rayne Band at 7:30 p.m.
- VIP experience available
Family Arts Day
Plan to Eat, Drink & Explore Argenta
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and make the most of their visit by dining, shopping and enjoying drinks at Argenta’s locally owned businesses. As a designated entertainment district, Argenta allows patrons to carry alcoholic beverages purchased from participating establishments throughout designated outdoor areas during events.
Save the Dates for these October events:
- Oct. 9-10| Dogtown Throwdown
- Oct. 16 | Third Friday Art Walk
- Oct. 17 | Arkansauce & Chris DeClerk
VIP Experience
These community events are hosted by Argenta Downtown Council and North Little Rock Tourism and sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, ATG, Draft + Table Argenta, Ben E. Keith Foods, Centennial Bank, Alessi Keyes Construction, First Security Bank, 107 Liquor, Nabholz Properties, Flyway Brewing, Taggart Architects, ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, CFO Network and CWP Productions.
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