Jul
21
Have you Noticed all the Flags at Half-Staff? New State Law Requires Flags to be lowered more often.
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Little Rock, AR – July 16, 2010 – As your driving around our wonderful state this summer you might have noticed how often the flags, both the US and Arkansas are at Half-Staff. A new law on the books requires that the Arkansas flag be lowered upon the death of a soldier killed in action.
Arkansas Code Annotated, Section 1-4-128, states “The State of Arkansas shall honor and pay tribute to a member of the armed services who is killed in action by lowering all state flags located on public buildings to half-mast from the time notice of the death of a member of the armed services is received and for a period of three (3) days thereafter.”
So with this new law and the existing Federal flag code, requiring the US flag be flown at half staff on the day of interment for a soldier killed in action, we are seeing both flags down much more often.
Kerry McCoy, President of Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com says, “Calls about the flag being at half staff is one of the questions we get the most. I really think it is wonderful that we now have a law that honors our fallen heroes, but it is hard for people to stay informed.”
Because of this law, Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com now offers flag alerts for Arkansas to go along with their national flag alerts.
“We have offered notifications for when to fly the US flag at half staff for years and it just made sense for us to now offer the state flag notifications for Arkansans that want to honor our fallen heroes”, says Kerry McCoy.
You can sign up for either of Arkansas Flag and Banners Half Staff Flag Alerts at http://www.flagandbanner.com/mlsubscription.asp or email brian@flagandbanner.com and ask to be added to their list.
For information: http://www.flagandbanner.com or
Contact: brian@flagandbanner.com
Phone: 1-800-445-0653
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Feb
22
Want to see where Cab Calloway played in Little Rock???
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Then come and tour the Dreamland Ballroom Saturday, February 27, anytime between 11:00-3:00 p.m.
YOU’RE INVITED to take part in restoring a “Little Rock’n” treasure- The Dreamland Ballroom. Get in on the ground floor; buy a brick and tour the Dreamland Ballroom “in the rough.”
Your purchase of a brick is your invitation to ALL of Dreamland’s in-progress parties and pave the way to Dreamland Ballroom entrance.
TOURS are Saturday, February 27, anytime between 11:00 and 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
This fundraising campaign benefits the renovation of the Dreamland Ballroom. Be a part of the Friends of Dreamland’s way cool project by purchasing a custom engraved brick. The sale of these bricks will afford a safe floor for our upcoming events.
More about the Friends of Dreamland -
The “Friends of Dreamland” is a newly formed non-profit group dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the historic landmark, Taborian Hall and its famous Dreamland Ballroom located on the third floor of 800 West Ninth Street in Little Rock, Arkansas… the home of Arkansas Flag and Banner.
And our Mission Statement really means what it says:
“Friends of Dreamland are committed to bringing back the Music, the History, and the Party of the Dreamland Ballroom!”
“Friends of Dreamland” is incorporated in the State of Arkansas as a non-profit organization. Our 501(c)(3) application is in process with the Federal government. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For more information and to RSVP to this event email: friends@dreamlandballroom.com
Did you get to see the Dreamland Ballroom on KARK Channel 4?
KARK came out last Sunday, February 14, to the West Little Rock Barnes and Noble to video the Friends of Dreamland Ballroom book fair fundraiser. Barnes and Noble donated 10% of its proceeds from anyone who mentioned “Friends of Dreamland Ballroom.”
Check out the video on KARK’s website.
Feb
18
Buying in to the Dream
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KARK4 did a nice piece on the Dreamland Ballroom’s book fair last Sunday at Barnes and Noble. Here is the article and click on the link below to see the TV footage!
A group of Arkansans, set on restoring an old performance hall to its former glory, got a big boost over the weekend.
The Barnes and Noble on Financial Center donated 10% of its proceeds today to “Friends of Dreamland Ballroom.”
The Dreamland Ballroom was a premier venue in Little Rock for soul, R and B, and jazz musicians.
This group wants to rehab it and preserve it as a place to hold events and performances.
“I’ve had offers to turn it into a restaurant, a school, apartments. But it just needs to stay what it is, an events center which is not necessarily a real prosperous business, it almost has to be a non-profit,” says Kerry McCoy with Friends of Dreamland Ballroom.
The group hopes to fund raise this year, start construction next year and re-open the venue in 2012.
For more information on how you can get involved, click here.
Feb
9
Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com has a presence at the Vancouver Olympics
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Little Rock, AR – February 9, 2010 – The Winter Olympics is bringing money to Arkansas. Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com in Little Rock provided 65 flag poles for use around several of the event’s locations.
Kerry McCoy, owner of Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com says, “My husband, Grady, worked with the Vancouver Olympic committee to buy the flagpoles. Look for them at the alpine course, the freestyle skiing course, and throughout the snowboarding events.”
The flagpoles Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com provided were custom made for the Olympics. The mounting brackets and other hardware were also custom made.
Kerry McCoy says, “It’s always fun to see your products on TV and it’s nice that we could make their short delivery time and custom specifications. There aren’t a lot of companies with our expertise.”
Arkansas Flag and Banner was established in 1975. Its headquarters are in Little Rock, AR with 25 employees.
For more information about the many products Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com provides, log on to FlagandBanner.com, become a fan of FlagandBanner.com on Facebook, or call one of their experts at 1-800-445-0653.
For information: http://www.flagandbanner.com or
Contact: kerry@flagandbanner.com
Phone: 1-800-445-0653
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Dec
7
FlagandBanner.com on Facebook!
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Take a look at our new Facebook page! We will be using it to communicate last minute specials as well as keeping you abreast of all the flag stuff you need to know about. Click on the image below…
Nov
12
Veteran’s Day Open House
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Little Rock, AR – On Veteran’s Day, November 11th Arkansas Flag and Banner held an open house and free chicken dinner (lunch) for veterans. We served fried chicken, potato salad, rolls, and apple pie
We had a great turn out with veterans representing every service and several campaigns.
We want to thank you again for your service to this great country we call home!
AFB Staff
Oct
26
AFB participates in the ’09 Race For The Cure!
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The 2009 “Race For The Cure” was a huge success! Take a look at some of the photos of the event.
Sep
9
Kerry visits The Zone on 103.7 The Buzz
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Kerry McCoy, owner of Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com was a guest on The Zone radio show on 103.7 the Buzz last week (Aug 26th). They spent the noon hour discussing the upcoming Razorback season opener and all the Razorback gear available at www.FlagandBanner.com! Below are some photos of the event – Enjoy.
Aug
31
Friends of Dreamland Ballroom Receives Non-profit Status
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August 31, 2009
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Ever hear of the Dreamland Ballroom in Little Rock, Arkansas? If you haven’t… you should, especially if you love old buildings, old music and like to party. Located on the top floor of the Taborian Hall, home of Arkansas Flag and Banner, the Dreamland Ballroom is currently in disrepair but there is a push to restore the historic landmark and now there is a non-profit group focused on this mission.
Led by Kerry McCoy, owner of Arkansas Flag and Banner, the Friends of Dreamland Ballroom is a non-profit committed to bringing back the music, the history, and the party of the Dreamland Ballroom. Kerry McCoy Said “We are committed to restoring the Dreamland Ballroom. It is a gem that this city can’t afford to lose to time and decay. Our plans are to restore the ballroom upstairs, then open it to the public for use as an event center and museum”. “Now that we have the non-profit status… the fundraising begins. Donations to the Dreamland Ballroom project are tax deductible” Says McCoy.
Mrs. McCoy is no stranger to bringing back old buildings. When she purchased the property back in 1991 to use as the new home for her business, the roof had fallen in and much of the inside had been destroyed by fire and water damage. The first two floors now house Arkansas Flag and Banner.
Stately Taborian Hall, located on the corner of Ninth and State streets, is the only remaining historic building on West Ninth, a testimony to the street’s former vibrancy and glory days as Little Rock’s “Little Harlem.” Once known as Taborian Temple, it was built for the African American fraternal insurance organization, the Knights and Daughters of the Tabor. Construction began on the Classical building in 1916 by local black contractor, Simeon Johnson, and was completed in 1918. Over 1,500 fraternal members attended the dedication of Taborian Temple in that year. Additionally, in August, 1918, a Negro Soldiers Club opened informally on the ground floor, providing a recreational center for African American soldiers stationed at nearby Camp Pike. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Taborian Temple housed many commercial endeavors including professional offices for Dr. J. V. Jordan, dentist, and Dr. W. B. Black, physician, the Gem Pharmacy, the Ritz Beer Garden, and the Dreamland Grill.
By 1937, the Dreamland Ballroom was firmly established on Taborian’s third floor. The popular dancehall with its famous “swing floor” was a hotbed for big bands, jazz, and blues, and the scene for dances, socials, and basketball games. It was a regular stop for the “Chittlin’ Circuit,” a national touring company of professional black entertainers, revues, and stage shows. With the advent of World War II, the United Service Club, USO, bought the building and turned the first to the third floors into a club that served thousands of black soldiers from Camp Robinson (formerly Camp Pike) and the Stuttgart Air Base. The Dreamland ripped and rollicked during those war years and beyond with legendary musical artists including “Fatha” Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Ella Fitzgerald, and comedians Redd Foxx and Sammie Davis. Local stars cut their musical teeth in the Dreamland too including Blind Al Hibbler, Louis Jordan, the Yellowjackets, and Lloyd Armon and his Orchestra. In 1954, the Temple became known as Taborian Hall, and housed three nightclubs: Twin City Club was in the basement; the Waiters Club was located on the second floor; and the Dreamland had morphed into Club Morocco, with an emphasis on “rock.” During the 1950s, “The Blues Boy” B.B. King brought his “Three O’Clock Blues” to the premier night spot along with “Famous Blind Singing Star” Ray Charles who sang “Little Rockers” into hysterics with “Midnight Hour,” and “Roll With My Baby.” Throughout the early 1960s, Taborian Hall’s musical legacy remained strong, but by 1970 had ended.
For information: http://www.dreamlandballroom.com or
Contact: friends@dreamlandballroom.com
Phone: 1-501-255-5700
Jun
15
Patriotic Flag Season Is Here… Out Comes the Red, White, and Blue
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LITTLE ROCK, AR–(Marketwire – June 11, 2009) – With Memorial Day behind us and two other patriotic “flag” holidays on the horizon, the flag season has officially started. Already red, white and blue decorations can be seen up and down the main streets of America.
American Flag Day (June 14th) will be the next patriotic holiday… followed by July 4th, our nation’s Independence Day.
Kerry McCoy, owner of Arkansas’ FlagandBanner.com, says, “This time of year brings out the flag etiquette questions. ‘How do I display my flag?’”
Do you know the proper way to display an American flag off your porch? The US flag always goes to the right. This concept can be tricky. When looking at your home or business from the street, the flag will look to be on the left because it is the flag’s right. So pretend you are the flag on your porch looking out at the street, now put the flag on your right. That is its proper place.
Kerry says, “Many times I go to a school, church or a patriotic event and gaze upon the stage only to find the event planner has placed the American flag on the audience’s right, when it should be on the audience’s left. If the flags are your responsibility, take a moment to educate yourself on their proper display”
For more flag etiquette and tips log on to FlagandBanner.com. Or, sign up for Flag Alerts from FlagandBanner.com, timely emails that keep you up to date with current flag events, such as when to fly the flag at half-staff and other flag tips.
For information: http://www.flagandbanner.com or
Contact: kerry@flagandbanner.com
Phone: 1-800-445-0653