Party at the Plaza returns to Argenta Plaza
What: The fifth annual Party at the Plaza. The 2026 festival theme is “Family Reunion,” featuring returning Arkansas-connected musical acts, visual artists, and community services. The free event will be a community-oriented celebration for all ages with concerts throughout the afternoon and evening, food trucks, children’s activities, and a fun and informative “Care Fair.” Also included is the presentation of the fifth annual Michael V. Aureli Compass Award to longtime advocate and philanthropic supporter of the organization, Sharon Davis. The event benefits the mission of LifeTouch Health, whose name is transitioning from Arkansas Hospice.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Argenta Plaza, Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Who should attend: Everyone! Party at the Plaza is fun for all ages. General admission will be free with additional upgraded ticket options available for purchase at PartyAtThePlaza.org.
Who is involved: Party at the Plaza’s 2026 event chair is Vivian Trickey Smith, a long-time supporter of Arkansas Hospice, which is becoming LifeTouch Health, who currently serves on the LifeTouch Health Foundation Board.
The 5th year “Family Reunion” musical acts scheduled to appear in concert on the Plaza Mainstage include:
· Kris Allen, winner of American Idol
· Grand Old Opry favorites, The Cleverlys
· Rodney Block featuring Bijoux
· Genine Latrice Perez and The SOUND
· The Rocktown Sparks!
· Shannon Boshears
Why: Now in its fifth year, Party at the Plaza has become a wildly successful signature event for LifeTouch Health Foundation. Its purpose is threefold – to raise much-needed funds in support of the patients and families we serve, to recognize and celebrate the LifeTouch Health team members who provide exceptional care and support to their fellow Arkansans at a critical time of life, and to engage with the community to empower them with resources and education before they are needed in a moment of crisis.
LifeTouch Health Chief Philanthropy Officer Kim Kirkman said, “We’re excited to return to the Argenta Arts District again this year for this wonderful event. LifeTouch Health is the largest non-profit provider of hospice and palliative care services in Arkansas, and Party at the Plaza raises awareness of and supports our mission to bring comfort and compassion to patients and families facing serious illness throughout our 44-county service area.” Sponsorships are still available for this event, with donated funds supporting the greatest needs of patients and the mission of LifeTouch Health.
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Contact:
Laura Grimes, LifeTouch Health Foundation Director of Outreach & Development laura.grimes@lifetouchhealth.org
Margaret Willis, LifeTouch Health Foundation Communications & Events Coordinator margaret.willis@lifetouchhealth.org
LifeTouch Health Foundation Phone: 501-748-3300
For more information visit PartyAtThePlaza.org
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