Fast Forward

Things to do next week and next month.

— NEXT WEEKPeas and carrots: Dean the Bean and his edible pals return as the Little Rock Farm

ers Market starts up again. The market

opens Tuesday and Dean the Bean, the market’s green bean mascot, is celebrating his first birthday at the big weekend open

ing, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28. The market will remain open Tuesdays and Saturdays through October. Call (501) 375-2552 or visit rivermarket.info.

NEXT MONTH

Corned beef and challah: The Jewish Federation of Arkansas presents its

annual celebration of Jewish delicacies and traditions with the Jewish Food Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6 at the River Market. In addition to the booths stocked with blintzes, latkes, rugelach and kosher hot dogs, there will also be cultural and religious booths, children’s activities and musical performances. A special breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. General admission is free and there will be booths set up so people can convert dollars into tickets used to buy items. Call (501) 663-3571 or visit jewisharkansas.org.

Weekend, Pages 31 on 04/19/2012

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