Wedding dresses explored in talk
A presentation on wedding dresses is planned for Wednesday at the Terry Library branch of the Central Arkansas Library System.
Yslan Hicks, interim chairman of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will present photos in h̶i̶s̶ her* 6:30 p.m. presentation called Memorable Wedding Dresses: From the Silly to the Sublime.
H̶e̶ She* will primarily feature images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's current exhibit, "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology."
That exhibit focuses on the distinction of clothing made by hand (manus) and machine (machina), according to the museum's website.
"It explores this ongoing dichotomy, in which hand and machine are presented as discordant tools in the creative process, and questions the relationship and distinction between haute couture and avant-garde ready to wear," the website says.
Hicks' presentation will be at the Terry Library branch at 2015 Napa Valley Drive. More information is available by calling the library at (501) 228-0129.
River cleanup will be Saturday
Keep Little Rock Beautiful is planning the "Great Arkansas River Cleanup" for Saturday.
Efforts will be focused on Murray Park, the Arkansas River Trail and the Arkansas River. Volunteers are asked to meet at Murray Park on Rebsamen Park Road, north of the dog park near the boat ramps along the river. The cleanup will last from 9 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers can register at info@klrb.org.
"If you have watercraft suitable for the Arkansas River, we encourage you to bring it and collect litter along the riverbanks," a news release said. "Volunteers are also needed to collect litter in the park and along the trails. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to bring their own gloves, a reusable water bottle and litter grabbers."
Trash bags and disposable gloves will be provided.
Bernice Garden plans antique sale
An art and antique sale is planned for Saturday at the Bernice Garden.
The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1401 Main St. and will feature vintage, antique, up-cycled or recycled items, hand-made goods or original art.
"All items sold must be unique, esoteric, wacky, fun, high-quality and clean," a website for the event said.
There are 30 vendors. This is the third market event at the Bernice Garden this year, with the final one planned for Oct. 8.
Metro on 09/04/2016
*CORRECTION: Yslan Hicks, interim chairman of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is a woman. A brief incorrectly identified her.