Dreamland Ballroom Open House
Jun
21
11:00 AM11:00

Dreamland Ballroom Open House

Join the Friends of Dreamland in Doc’s Pool Hall for refreshments, jazz, and a guided tours through Taborian Hall and the Dreamland Ballroom during Juneteenth in Da Rock

Doc’s is a room on the ground floor of the building that faces State St. and opens up to the festivies on 9th St. (east side)

Jazz will be a small group of local artiest from the Swing Band Reunion

Guided Tours at 11:30 AM & 2 PM.

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Salute to the Jazz and Blues Legends of Dreamland Ballroom by Swing Band Reunion
Jul
25
7:00 PM19:00

Salute to the Jazz and Blues Legends of Dreamland Ballroom by Swing Band Reunion

Friday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. $20.00 per ticket. (Eventbrite tickets sales TBD) 

Celebrate the return of Big Band music to Dreamland Ballroom after more than fifty years of silence from this historic and celebrated landmark, where the greatest legends of jazz and blues performed from 1918 to 1968.

Swing Band Reunion, celebrates its 25th year, as an extension of historic Central High School’s Swing Band. SBR has performed at CALS Robinson Theater, numerous retirement communities and churches, for Central High School alumni Tiger Fest, and for the 2024 Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 

Taborian Hall and it’s Dreamland Ballroom celebrate the 107th anniversary in July of the rebirth and preservation of this iconic structure in downtown Little Rock. (Add more if needed)

SBR’s performance includes the music from Dreamland Ballroom notable musicians list: Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Etta James, Cab Calloway, Benny Carter, native Arkansan Louis Jordan, and more.

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Dunbar Honors Legacy Series
May
8
5:30 PM17:30

Dunbar Honors Legacy Series

The Dunbar Historic Neighborhood Association is honored to present the Dunbar Honors Legacy Series, a distinguished lecture series dedicated to celebrating the legacies of historical African-American figures who have made significant contributions to our community and beyond. This event will be hosted at the iconic Dreamland Ballroom and will feature two sessions tailored to engage both students and the general public in meaningful discussions about history, resilience, and cultural preservation.

Public lecture starts at 5:30 PM.

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Little Rock Met Gala
May
5
6:30 PM18:30

Little Rock Met Gala

Tailor Made: An Evening of Arts and Fashion. Celebrate with the best in Little Rock art and fashion at our second annual charity event inspired by the 2025 Met Gala. It will be a night to remember at the beautiful and historic Dreamland Ballroom.

Watch a live stream of the NYC Met Gala’s Vogue red carpet footage

Experience live models showcasing pieces from some of our state’s top designers

Browse our fine art gallery featuring selected works from talented local artists

Savor delectable bites from At The House Catering

Enjoy a curated music selection inspired by Dreamland Ballroom’s musical history

Help support this year’s charity partner: Timmons Art Foundation

Don’t miss out on this exclusive event; a unique and creative opportunity to be inspired by and immersed amongst our talented art and fashion scene while giving back to our community!

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