Beyond the Divide

06/03/2026

Have you noticed the white pillars rising along W. 9th Street? 👀

They are about to become something special.

Join us as we dedicate Downtown Little Rock’s first historical totems — new placemaking landmarks designed to proudly celebrate the people, stories, and cultural legacy of West 9th Street.

📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 10:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 724 W. 9th Street, Little Rock

The brief outdoor ceremony will feature remarks, spoken word, and musical performances organized by Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site as we honor the history of this important corridor and celebrate its future.

Come walk the legacy with us. We cannot wait to share this moment with the community! Thank you to Little Rock, Arkansas and AARP Arkansas for their support in making these outdoor monuments to memory and the future possible

06/02/2026

Dont forget! Friday June 5th, we will have a free special screening of Miss Virginia Movie ! Featuring, THE Virginia Fowler Walden Ford! Come early at 6:30pm for a meet n' greet with Miss Virginia herself! You dont want to miss this!

Thank you to Macy V. Butler and Antwon Publishing Company Inc. for organizing this special event. Thank you to Arkansas Cinema Society for helping us spread the word about all of our movie nights at Beyond the Divide.

📍724 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72201

06/02/2026

LAST CALL! If you are a food truck, caterer, baker, or local food vendor then please consider applying to be apart of our charity event in partnership with Arkansas Foodbank on June 13! Up to $1000 in cash prizes available! We would love to have you! 1st Place will be featured at Beyond the Divide during Juneteenth on W 9th St! 📍724 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72201
DEADLINE FRIDAY, JUNE 5. PLEASE SHARE

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06/02/2026

Beyond the Divide - Business Spotlight Featuring: Baldwin’s Kitchen & Bakery

Baldwin’s Kitchen & Bakery is a family-owned business with roots built on tradition and great food. Originally founded by Edward Baldwin Sr., the business was continued by his son, Edward Baldwin Jr.

Later merging with Whitney’s Kitchen, known for fresh-baked cookies and desserts, the two combined their businesses to create Baldwin’s Kitchen & Bakery.

Today, we proudly serve our community with Southern comfort food, homemade desserts, and catering services for events of all sizes.

We are fortunate to have this great team a part of Beyond the Divide! You can find Baldwin's Kitchen & Bakery at Beyond the Divide: The Line on 9! 📍724 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72201. Please be sure to give their business a follow to know what hours they are open!

06/01/2026

When Designers Choice Fashion Preview posts about your team's event then you know it's real! Come out and support our amazing designers at Beyond the Divide! 📍724 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72201

🔥THE BLOCK IS ABOUT TO TURN INTO A RUNWAY 🔥

Join Beyond the Divide for FASHION ON THE LINE— a one-of-a-kind block party style fashion show hosted by Korto Momolu & Bruce Brown!

✨ Fashion
🎶 Music
🛍️ Sip + Shop
📸 Culture + Creativity

📍 Beyond the Divide
🗓️ June 6th
🎧 DJ Ally Lynn starts at 2PM
👠 Fashion Show begins at 3PM
🛍️ Sip & Shop until 9PM
🎟️ FREE Admission

Featuring incredible creatives and designers including Sean Fresh, Destynd Path, Krystal Bijoux Jewelry, Kreative Dimensions, Pig’n English, and more!

Come experience fashion in the streets like never before.

05/31/2026

Our team is looking for a presenting sponsor for our event! If you know of any great food companies then please give this a share! We are wanting their support to make this charity event a success!

🥣 Bring a box of cereal and join us for an event to fight hunger across Arkansas!
Experience Taste of 9th Street on Saturday, June 13 from 5–8 PM at Beyond the Divide: The Line on 9! We’re partnering with the Arkansas Foodbank to help support hungry families while celebrating some of Little Rock’s best local food.
Come sample delicious bites, vote for your favorite vendor, enjoy music, win prizes, and be part of something bigger for our community.
👇 Tag someone you’re bringing with you — and don’t forget your cereal box to get in FREE or pay $5 at the door to support the cause! LOCATED AT 724 W 9 ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

We have a very special event lined up for this week. On Friday, June 5th, we will be doing a special screening of Miss Virginia! along with an amazing special guest....THE Virginia Walden Ford! Thank you to our member Macy V. Butler for making this incredible moment happen!

05/31/2026

Starting Monday, the countdown begins.

After an unforgettable season on Historic West 9th Street, studioMAIN's Beyond the Divide project will officially come to a close on Saturday, June 20 — Juneteenth.

It is bittersweet to say that. But we are not finished yet! The revitalization will continue in many ways, long after we are done!

We have an incredible final calendar of events planned throughout June, and we need your help making these last few weeks our biggest yet. Bring your family. Invite your friends. Support a local business. Attend an event. Share this post. Help us fill West 9th Street with life, energy, and community one more time.

In just a few months, Beyond the Divide has:

1. Brought new attention and activity to Historic West 9th Street through Downtown Little Rock’s first pop-up Black business district
2. Created new opportunities for local entrepreneurs, artists, performers, and community leaders
3. Introduced public art and storytelling that celebrate the history and legacy of West 9th Street
4. Shown what is possible when people come together with creativity, dedication, and a belief that meaningful change does not always have to take years to begin

We sincerely wish Beyond the Divide could continue...With more time, support, and resources, we believe this could grow into a one-of-a-kind Little Rock experience: a permanent platform for small businesses, art, culture, history, and community connection.

So during these final weeks, let’s show City of Little Rock, AR what this place can become and why projects like this are needed!

📅 Save our June calendar.
📣 Share this post.
🖤 Come support the businesses and events.
💬 Tell us in the comments: Why you think Beyond the Divide should return in a bigger, better, and bolder way?

Every visit, share, comment, and purchase helps demonstrate why projects like this matter — and why West 9th Street deserves continued investment.

Thank you to every partner, supporter, business owner, artist, volunteer, and community member who helped bring this vision to life.

📍 724 W 9th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
🗓️ Final day: Saturday, June 20