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Upcoming Events
All Black Afair
All Black Affair
Come out and enjoy music featuring R&B artists Squirt Kelly, Joshua Showtime Willians, Mr. Lamar & The Get Up Band!
For RSVP information:
Call 870-714-0077
Freeman Playground School Supplies Drive
Freeman Playground School Supplies Drive
Mark your calendar for the 8th annual School Supplies Saturday at Freeman Playground!
A new backpack, markers, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, pencil box, notebook paper, pens, pencils, erasers, and folders will be available for each child, while supplies last!
Come enjoy lunch, music and fun with your neighbors!
Want to volunteer? Contact Misti Staley at freemanplayground@gmail.com or DM on the Freeman Playground Facebook page. Donations can also be made at: https://www.facebook.com/share/toMkpVgNoRbQGRxW/
UAMS Mobile MammoVan - Phillips County
UAMS Mobile MammoVan - Phillips County
The UAMS Mammography Van is coming to your area. Call 1-800-259-8794 to register before the event. Screening saves lives! If you need help paying your mammogram, call us at 1-833-693-2942 or visit our website at www.ARBreastCare.com for more information!
Living Waters: Gospel & Catfish Fry on the Mississippi River
Living Waters: Gospel & Catfish Fry on the Mississippi River
Come and experience the first ever gospel concert and catfish fry on the river in Helena, Arkansas! Living Waters is a celebration of gospel and the rivers of Arkansas, a project of Arts for EveryBody - created, produced, and performed by talent of Phillips County. Enjoy the Living Waters’ choir, along with four fantastic group choirs - New Spiritual Keys, Prevail, the Salem Harmonizers, and the Gospel Writers. Bring a chair and come ready to celebrate.
There's No Place Like Home Festival
There's No Place Like Home Festival
Come out to celebrate the official opening of Helena’s Court Square Park Splash Pad. Enjoy music, food and live entertainment with family and friends. Ribbon cutting for the splash pad will take place at 11 AM, with Thrive, Judge Hall, and members of the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce. Fresh produce will also be sold as part of a local farmer’s market.
Mr. Pruitt's Possum Town: Photographing Trouble and Resilience in the American South
Mr. Pruitt's Possum Town: Photographing Trouble and Resilience in the American South
The Delta Cultural Center will host a new exhibition from July 26 to September 13, 2024, titled Mr. Pruitt’s Possum Town: Photographing Trouble and Resilience in the American South in the central gallery at the DCC Visitor Center.
Special Guest Speaker, Berkley Hudson, will join us to open the exhibit. Mr. Hudson is currently Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri. In 2021, a book authored by him presenting the photographs of O.N. Pruitt was published.
Food and entertainment will be provided!
Fur Program Hosted by Delta Heritage Trail at Freeman Playground!
Fur Program Hosted by Delta Heritage Trail at Freeman Playground!
Come join Ryan with the Delta Heritage Trail at the Freeman Playground on Wednesday, July 24th at 4PM for a fun fur program.
Mammals use their furs for all sorts of things. Come learn how the mammals of Delta Heritage Trail State Park use theirs!
2nd Annual Dr. Phillip Lockhart Sr. 5K Run/Walk
Come out and run or walk and help benefit the Dr. Phillip W. Lockhart, Sr. Scholarship Fund! All proceeds from sign-ups and donations go towards the fund and help close generational gaps in underserved communities. Early bird pricing lasts until June 4th. More information can be found at the link below:
Delta Cultural Center Summer Camp 2024
The DCC is excited to announce the return of our Kid’s Delta Days Summer Camp at the Depot Museum from Monday, June 24th, to Thursday, June 27th. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.each day. Although the camp is free, registration is required and there is a limit of twenty-five participants. It will begin each day with breakfast and end with lunch. Parents are responsible for travel to and from camp.
This event will expose campers tot he rich cultural heritage of our Delta snd the music that has helped shape this region. In addition, kids will also learn the basics of writing a song, creating a diddley bow, and maybe a chance to perform on the DCC’s own King Biscuit Time radio program. They will also learn about southern cuisine.
To register and for more information, please contact DCC Education Director Candace Dolls at candace.dolls@arkansas.gov or call 870-338-4350. Additional information can be found at www.deltaculturalcenter.com.
Art in the Park
Art in the Park
Organized by the Delta Cultural Center
The Delta Cultural Center is inviting all local artists to bring your lunch, art supplies and set up your easel to paint or sketch at Freeman Playground. If you have small children, bring them as well. Freeman Playground is an excellent park for children to play, as well as artists to paint. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. Painting supplies are available. For more information, please contact DCC Education Director, Candace Dolls at 870.338.4350 or candace.dolls@arkansas.gov.
Founder Success Stories
Join us for dinner to hear our announcement of a grant awarded by the Office of Entrepreneurship and the University of Arkansas. This grant has been awarded to assist small businesses in Helena and surrounding areas!
For the Love of Comedy
For the Love of Comedy
Comedy show at Delta Que & Brew
Doors Open at 8:00 PM
Showtime starts at 9:00 PM
Tickets are $25 ahead, $30 at the door
Call 501-404-5989 to reserve a table
Delta Dreams Financial Empowerment
Delta Dreams
Financial Empowerment for East Arkansas Entrepreneurs
Learn about funding opportunities for your small business
Connect with experts and get personalized advice
Network with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders
No cost to participate!
Scan the QR code on the flier, or call (800) 862-2040 to register
Annual Community Awareness Day
Come out and join the Helena-West Helena Fire Department to spotlight many of the businesses and organizations that we have to offer here! Booths are free for local businesses and organizations.
Phillips County Fishing Rodeo
Phillips County Fishing Rodeo
Phillips County Fishing Rodeo will be held at Storm Creek Swimming Area on June 8, 2024.
Ages 4 - 12
Registration begins at 7am
Fishing BEGINS at 8am
Fishing ENDS at 11am
Poles only! No rods and reels!
Questions? Contact Scott Pryor at 870-995-2445
UAMS Children's May Day Event
Children’s May Day Event
Come join us and other community members for all the games, food, and fun!
Friday, May 31st
10:00AM to 2:00PM
Warfield Outdoor Concert
Warfield Outdoor Concert & Community Picnic
We are BEYOND excited to announce our annual outdoor picnic concert: The Funky Dawgz Brass Band!
Emerging from Connecticut, Funky Dawgz are one of the premier touring acts on the live music scene today. It is impossible not to enjoy yourself during a show as they play a contagious upbeat mix of original music, hip hop, funk, and today’s top hits with a brass twist.
The Funky Dawgz have toured internationally and have been featured in all corners of the live music scene: from playing sold out shows at Madison Square Garden as the horn section for Dispatch, to Okeechobee, to closing out The Peach Music Festival.
When the band is not playing shows they are giving back to the community. The Funky Dawgz aim to connect, engage, inspire and rejuvenate music education in inner city schools across the country.
Come see what the hype is all about! Mark your calendars and plan your picnic -- we'll see you there!
Sunday May 26, 2024
6:00PM
On the lawn of the Hendrix Fine Arts Center at PCCUA
Download your FREE tickets at www.warfieldconcerts.com
Grand Opening! Phillips County Splash Park!
Grand Opening of Phillips County Splash Park
Mark your calendars to help us realize this dream for our community! Please share; refreshments will be served. For more information, click link below:
2024 Travel & Tourism Week
2024 Travel & Tourism Week (May 21st - May 23rd)
11AM - 2PM each day
Arkansas Welcome Center at Helena-West Helena
For more information, call
870-338-7602
Downtown Delta Annual Car Show
1st Downtown Delta Annual Car Show
Cars, Trucks, Slingshots, Motorcycles ** $25 Registration Fee ** Free Kids Car Show 11 am - 1 pm ** Bounce Houses ** Vendors ** Food Trucks ** More than 60 trophies to be awarded!
Biscuit Row Blues, Bags, & BBQ
Biscuit Row Blues, Bags, & BBQ
Saturday, May 11th at 11AM at 321 Phillips St. in downtown Helena!
Live Music
Corn Hole Competition
Beans, Greens, and Cornbread
Beans, Greens, and Cornbread
What's cooking in the oven? It's our 7th annual Beans, Greens, and Cornbread Contest on May 11, 2024. Free and open to the public. Stop by the Delta Eagle Room at the DCC Depot and see what some of the best cooks in our area have to offer. Who will win best in Beans, Greens, and Cornbread. Don't forget, there will be a People's Choice Award, which has a monetary compensation along with it. Registration forms are available at the DCC.
Delta Grind Gravel Ride
Delta Grind Gravel Ride
Rally style event for road, gravel, tandem, rec, bikepacker, etc. that mixes bicycles with running, music, food, and other fun cultural activities. This ride is part of the Delta Grit Series - a rally style event for runners and cyclists mixing it up with music, food, and other fun cultural activities. One-of-a-kind experience in the Arkansas Delta. Challenging and fun! For more information go to: https://www.studiodriftar.org/events/delta-grind-2024
SATURDAY 5.11.24 (230 WALNUT ST.)
8am – 9am Check In
9:45am Pre-ride Meeting
10am Start
1pm – 5pm Food & Entertainment
meal and amazing music included
Andy Ratliff will perform at the finish
downtown block party with corn hole tournament and more
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Starting on 230 Walnut Street in Downtown Helena, there are opportunities for both gravel and road with beginner, intermediate, and advanced routes for more experienced cyclists.
ALL ROUTES ARE UNMARKED – riders MUST have a GPS computer or written/printed directions
SELF SUPPORT RIDE - BYO tire repair, pump, tools, etc.
Aid Stations will be provided and marked on map, bring cash for convenience store treats
Rolling SAG
Community 5k Run
Free Community 5k Run
PLEASE JOIN US SATURDAY MAY 11 FOR THE HARBOR VIEW 5k —> This is the THE IDEAL 5k course. —> FAST and SCENIC! —> MIXING FUN, MUSIC, FOOD & FRIENDS
The will be the PERFECT day! If anyone would like to participate in this community 5k FOR FREE please go ahead and register https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Helena/DeltaDashRun and then contact Ammen Jordan <ajordan@studiodriftar.org> to arrange a 100% refund when you finish.
Jazz on the River
Louis Jordan Jazz on the River
Bring your blankets, bring your chairs, bring your friends! Join us for the first Louis Jordan Jazz on the River Concert at the Cherry Street Pavilion in Helena. The date is May 10, 2024, starting at 7 p.m.
Holla Fest '24
Holla Fest ‘24
What: Basketball, games, prayer table, vendors, food, insurance, phones, etc…
When: Saturday, May 4th @ 3:00 PM
Where: Sacred Heart Basketball Court
Who to contact: Apostle Steven Cannon 870-753-8191
Delta Magic Rising Leaders
Delta Magic Rising Leaders
Delta Magic has partnered with Partners Bank and the Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County to bring a Financial Literacy class to high school seniors! That's not all!
- Partners Bank will give each qualifying student a bank account and up to $400, with an additional $100 from Delta Magic!
- Partners Bank will give one student from the class a paid internship for this summer!
- Partners Bank will give a scholarship to one student from the class to attend PCCUA!
Every Tuesday from 4:30-6 PM at the Boys and Girls Club
Delta Magic Rising Leaders
Delta Magic Rising Leaders
Delta Magic has partnered with Partners Bank and the Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County to bring a Financial Literacy class to high school seniors! That's not all!
- Partners Bank will give each qualifying student a bank account and up to $400, with an additional $100 from Delta Magic!
- Partners Bank will give one student from the class a paid internship for this summer!
- Partners Bank will give a scholarship to one student from the class to attend PCCUA!
Every Tuesday from 4:30-6 PM at the Boys and Girls Club
Delta Magic Rising Leaders
Delta Magic Rising Leaders
Delta Magic has partnered with Partners Bank and the Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County to bring a Financial Literacy class to high school seniors! That's not all!
- Partners Bank will give each qualifying student a bank account and up to $400, with an additional $100 from Delta Magic!
- Partners Bank will give one student from the class a paid internship for this summer!
- Partners Bank will give a scholarship to one student from the class to attend PCCUA!
Every Tuesday from 4:30-6 PM at the Boys and Girls Club
Delta Magic Rising Leaders
Delta Magic Rising Leaders
Delta Magic has partnered with Partners Bank and the Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County to bring a Financial Literacy class to high school seniors! That's not all!
- Partners Bank will give each qualifying student a bank account and up to $400, with an additional $100 from Delta Magic!
- Partners Bank will give one student from the class a paid internship for this summer!
- Partners Bank will give a scholarship to one student from the class to attend PCCUA!
Every Tuesday from 4:30-6 PM at the Boys and Girls Club
Past Events
