argentaart.jpg

  • David McGhee

“North Little Rock Finds Its Cool”

Advertisement

That’s the headline on a New York Times slideshow that accompanies a travel section feature on the Argenta Arts District, with specific mentions of Galaxy furniture, Greg Thompson’s art gallery, the Starving Artist restaurant and Crush Wine Bar.

No one knows for sure whether the name Dogtown, for the area of North Little Rock, Ark., now known as the Argenta Arts District, originally came from the abandoned animals that once roamed its streets. What is certain is that in these six square blocks of vintage storefronts and artists’ studios, a trolley ride across the Arkansas River from downtown Little Rock, urban desolation is giving way to urban cool.

What would Casey Laman say? (Surely not George Fisher’s familiar Casey quote.)

Advertisement

Be a Part of the Fight

Step up and make a difference by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times, the progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock that's been fighting for truth for 50 years. Our tough, determined, and feisty journalism has earned us over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, all of whom value our commitment to holding the powerful accountable. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing or donating, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be supporting our efforts to hire more writers and expand our coverage. Join us in the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times today.

Previous article Blanche’s dance card goes unchecked Next article Big turnout for Gasland