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Boo!seum Bash at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

Submitted by Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, A Museum of African American History

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 11:10am

Boo!seum Bash at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

Join us Thursday, Oct. 25, for free games, crafts, door prizes, refreshments and plenty of candy. This fun and safe event is free and open to the public.

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AETN's 'Clean Lines, Open Spaces' wins three Emmys

Submitted by AETN on Friday, September 28th, 9:44 am

CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — “Clean Lines, Open Spaces: A View of Mid-Century Modern Architecture,” a production of the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), received three Emmys in the 2012 annual awards competition of the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).

“There is no greater sense of satisfaction than being recognized by one’s talented peers in this industry, especially those who vote in the regional Emmy Awards competition,” AETN Director of Production Carole Adornetto said.

“Clean Lines, Open Spaces,” a documentary by AETN Senior Producer Mark Wilcken, explores mid-century modern architecture through a regional lens of the American south. The film details how international influences helped shape the built environment of Arkansas after World War II.

The one-hour film was recognized with an award for Best Cultural Documentary, and Wilcken received individual awards for Best Writing and Best Editing.

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AETN Public Media Center to open in new Museum of Discovery Saturday

Submitted by AETN on Thursday, January 12th, 10:45 am

CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has partnered with the all new Museum of Discovery in Little Rock to open the AETN Public Media Center, an interactive resource room highlighting the best in public broadcasting with a science and nature focus. The museum’s official reopening is Saturday, Jan. 14.

“The AETN Public Media Center at the Museum of Discovery is a wonderful partnership because we are both dedicated to providing educational opportunities to inspire visitors and viewers to explore the world around them,” AETN Executive Director Allen Weatherly said. “We are gratified that they approached us to create a resource area drawing on the quality, insightful programming for which AETN and PBS are known.”

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Old Main Hall named to National Register

Submitted by Toney D. Washington on Saturday, February 19th, 9:32 am

Old Main on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas has joined the prestigious list of landmarks in the state. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program announced Feb.11 that Old Main, formerly Main Hall, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Main was among the 11 properties in the state under consideration for the designation. The National Historic Register recognizes properties based on its history, architectural, or archaeological significance. The designation is made by the National Parks Service in Washington, D.C.

Old Main was built in 1919 as the administration building for Arkansas's first Normal School. It was designed by architect John Parks Almand and built by George Donaghey who had served as governor of Arkansas from 1909 to 1913.

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