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05/31/2026

We are so very excited to be able to screen Miss Virginia Movie ! The Virginia Ford herself well be in attendance!

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

Beyond the Divide will come to an end on June 20th! if you want to see this program continue in bigger, better, and bolder ways then please voice your support! Share and comment!

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

05/31/2026

Be on the lookout! Big announcements!

05/29/2026

FREE Movie Night 📍724 W 9TH ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR

05/28/2026

We are proud to have Chocolate Spoon Bake Shoppe at Beyond the Divide ! The sweets are truly delicious!

Beyond the Divide - Business Spotlight Featuring: Chocolate Spoon Bake Shoppe
Meet Sylvia Tyler, founder of Chocolate Spoon Bake Shoppe.
A boutique dessert brand rooted in nostalgia and elevated with intention, Chocolate Spoon Bake Shoppe is known for its award-winning Sweet Potato Pie, fan-favorite Miss Nona’s Red Velvet Cake, and signature tea cakes, each flavor is thoughtfully refined. With a background leading enterprise portfolio and program initiatives, Sylvia brings a level of precision and care that transforms each dessert into a curated experience that’s crafted to evoke memories, spark joy, and keep you coming back for just one more bite.

You can find Sylvia and Chocolate Spoon Bake Shoppe at Beyond the Divide: The Line on 9! 📍724 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72201. Please be sure to give her business a follow to know what hours she will be open!

05/28/2026

Beyond the Divide is bringing Downtown Little Rock's FIRST EVER Historical Totem markers to the heart of downtown.There's nothing else like it in the area. We are determined to make W 9th Street one of the most celebrated corridors in Little Rock. With this, the community can proudly welcome new and old visitors and say THIS IS W 9th Street!

We are so excited! We cant wait for these to be complete! There will be 4 Historical Totems on W 9th Street. Each celebrates the past, present, and future of the corridor. Just in time for Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Juneteenth in Da Rock!

05/27/2026

Join us Beyond the Divide ! Become one of our special spotlighted businesses! Theres only a few weeks left in the project so dont miss this opportunity! Apply here https://forms.gle/D5Dj36osGdLDptEz6

Hey, so...we have a lot of new folks here and many want to know..."How can my business get featured at Beyond the Divide?" Check this out! Do you have a business that youd like for us to spotlight? Then join us as a guest in our spotlight space! Youll be featured front and center as soon as you walk in! Apply here https://forms.gle/D5Dj36osGdLDptEz6

05/26/2026

NEW DATE! THIS FRIDAY Beyond the Divide is screening Jurassic Park!🎬 Free Movie Nights at The Line on 9 🍿 Join us under the lights for a weekly outdoor movie series in the heart of West 9th Street. Bring your family/friends, grab some food from local vendors, and enjoy a night of film, community, and good vibes.
First 10 visitors get free popcorn!
✨ Free. Family-friendly. Open to all.
📍 724 W 9th St, Little Rock
🕗 FRIDAY at 8PM
Come early, explore the district, and stay for the show. See you on the lawn
Arkansas Cinema Society

05/26/2026

Look at this! Over 10,000 people will be on W 9th Street for Mosaic Templars Cultural Center 's Juneteenth in Da Rock! This will be your LAST chance to be join of Beyond the Divide ! Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the ongoing legacy of W 9th Street in Downtown Little Rock! Apply for June 20th here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-market-at-the-line-on-9-tickets-1988123072629?aff=oddtdtcreator

! Mosaic Templars Cultural Center 's Juneteenth in Da Rock is almost here! Small Business Owners! Do you want an opportunity to be a part of the festivities? There will be over 10,000 visitors to W 9th Street.... and Beyond the Divide will be OPEN on June 20th! The street will be taken over by small businesses, and your business can be featured in our district! There will be music, drinks, and more! It'll be THE place to be on Juneteenth! Just apply here. Spots are very limited! Please share! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-market-at-the-line-on-9-tickets-1990399203598?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/25/2025

Banks described plans for a “quick-build project” in which West Ninth Street would be transformed for at least 30 days “into an accessible, vibrant, historic, culture-rich street three blocks from Broadway all the way to right here on South State Street.”