Central Arkansas Library System

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Breaks Ground on New $11.75 Million Stella Boyle Smith Music Center in Little Rock’s East Village

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra broke ground today on its new $11.75 million Stella Boyle Smith Music Center in Little Rock’s East Village, creating a first-of-its-kind music-focused headquarters for the state.

Key Points: 
  • Arkansas Symphony Orchestra broke ground today on its new $11.75 million Stella Boyle Smith Music Center in Little Rock’s East Village, creating a first-of-its-kind music-focused headquarters for the state.
  • “Our new music center represents a defining moment for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and for the state,” said Brigita Gardner, chair of ASO’s Crescendo Committee.
  • The new Stella Boyle Smith Music Center will be a space for joyous communities.”
    ASO’s performances will still be held at Robinson Center, whereas the Stella Boyle Smith Music Center provides the opportunity for many additional community gatherings.
  • To learn more about ASO and the new Stella Boyle Smith Music Center, visit www.arkansassymphony.org .

Central Arkansas Library System Breaks Ground on New Solar Array

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Friday, September 17, 2021

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This Friday, the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) broke ground on a new solar array.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This Friday, the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) broke ground on a new solar array.
  • The renewable energy will create savings and help the Library System accomplish its goals of operating sustainably and promoting green practices throughout the state.
  • The project, completed under budget, produced enough energy savings to pay for the original project as well as fund a 66kW solar array at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center with the remaining capital.
  • To foster the Library System's eco-friendly culture even further, the Green Team, a group of CALS staff, spearheads green strategies.