Weekend Calendar

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

LITTLE ROCK — The Weekend Calendar lists events from around the state that are occurring the weekend after publication. To submit an event for publication please use our calendar form at www2.arkansasonline.com/events/submit. For more event check our searchable events database at www2.arkansasonline.com/events/.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. (501) 340-5305. FREE

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Museum School classes and workshops, $20-$220; Museum School workshops available for children and adults; call for schedule. Works by Betty La Duke, through May 3. "Warren MacKenzie: Legacy of an American Potter," through May 17. "Toys Designed by Artists," through May 10. Young Arkansas Artists, through May 24. "Foundation Collection," "Masterworks," "Currents in Contemporary Art," Paul Signac, continuing. Tours available by appointment for groups of six or more. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. www.arkarts.com or call (501) 372-4000.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Peter Max Paints America," through May 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over $5; children ages 6-17 $3; active military and children under 6 free. (501) 374-4242.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "A Double-Edged Weapon: The Sword as Icon and Artifact," through April 26. "The Visual Narrative," Ariston Jacks and Susan Williams, through May 5. "The Art of Carl Hancock: From the Collections of Myrtie Engelkes and Historic Arkansas Museum," through July 12. "We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas," "Arkansas Made: An Exhibit of Historic and Contemporary Decorative, Mechanical and Fine Arts Produced in Arkansas"; "The Arkansas-Born Bowie Knife and Modern Bladesmithing"; interactive children's exhibits, puppet theater and more, all continuing. Hourly tours (except noon) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2.50, ages 65 and older $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Saturday Discoveries for grades K-6, 1-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month, $20. Bugfest, 2 p.m. Wednesday-April 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25. Go Green, 2 p.m. April 29-May 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2. "Imagination Station," continuing. "Room to Grow," continuing. "Wiggle Worm Discoveries," 10 a.m. Tuesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Saturday Discoveries classes, 1-4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month; ages 5-12. Admission: $8, ages 65 and older and ages 1-12 $7, children under 1 admitted free. Free admission for entire family second Sunday of each month. (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Badges, Bandits and Bars: Arkansas Law & Justice," April 24-March 6, 2011. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. April 23, RSVP requested. "A Circus Hitched to a Tornado: Arkansas Politics in the 20th Century" and "Drawing on Arkansas Politics," through Oct. 25. Permanent exhibits: "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "First Families of Arkansas"; "As Long as Life Shall Last: The Legacy of Arkansas Women." Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685. FREE

SAGE HOUSE GALLERY White Wagon Farm, 24627 Arkansas 365 N., Maumelle. Art in the Garden, demonstrations, art sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 851-4608. FREE

STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite C. Works by sculptor Diana Baker Ashley and painter Ernest Nipper, Saturday-April 30. Reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Gallery open 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 563-4218. FREE

THEA FOUNDATION Fourth and Main streets, North Little Rock. Little Rock Central High School student art show, through Friday. Little Rock Parkview High School, Monday-April 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Student competitive, through May 5. Senior exhibitions, through Tuesday, April 25-May 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977. FREE

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ALLISON PARSONS GALLERY 802 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Oaklawn Jockey Club Series, by Parsons through April. Works by Parsons, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 625-3001. FREE

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Earth Day extravaganza for children kindergarten-fifth grade, 1-4 p.m. Saturday; $16-$20. Works by Amy Hill-Imler, photography by Eric Maynard and Rusty Scarborough, through April. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. Education programs for adults and children, call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375. FREE

BRADBURY GALLERY Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. "BOB! A Tribute to Robert Rauschenberg," through Friday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567. FREE

CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249. FREE

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. Entries for Blues Heritage Youth Art Contest, through May 1. "Rising High Water Blues: The 1927 Flood in the Arkansas Delta," "Rhythm and Roots: Items and Images for the Delta Cultural Center Permanent Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972. FREE

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY 318 S. First St., Rogers. Paintings by Charles Pearce, through April 24. Reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday by appointment. (479) 631-8706. FREE

POOR RICHARD'S ART INC. 116 S. First St., Rogers. National Art Glass Month, through April. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 636-0417. FREE

RICIANO ART GALLERY 1101 Oak St., Conway. Artist of the month: Rosalie Musial, through April. Art After Hours, 5-9 p.m. first Tuesday of the month. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 339-3751. free

RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Photographs by Richard Schlosser, through April 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 762-1744. FREE

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HOT SPRINGS ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL April 24-26, Malco Theater, 817 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Presented by Garvan Woodland Gardens and Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute. Tickets: $7, ages 6-12 and ages 55 and older $5; members $5 and $3. Festival passes: $35, members $25. Day passes: $20, members $15. (501) 262-9300.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BOOK DISCUSSION 6:30 p.m. today, Philander Smith College, 1 Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive. "Say It Loud!" event as part of American Library Association National Library Week. Discussion of Turn the Page and You Don't Stop. (501) 370-5306. FREE

BOOK RELEASE PARTY 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Peabody Little Rock hotel, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Cheating On My Mistress, Shaneisha Dodson. (571) 232-0392.

WORDSWORTH BOOKS & CO. 5920 R St. Book signing: Some Girls Bite, Chloe Neill, 3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 663-9198. FREE

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HASTINGS BOOKS, MUSIC & VIDEOS 2911 E. Main St., Russellville. Book signing: The Side-Yard Superhero, Rick D. Niece, 6-8 p.m. today. (479) 968-7279.

THE POETRY THING 1 p.m. Saturday, Baxter County Library, 424 W. Seventh St., Mountain Home. Oral poetry contest. Register by 12:30 p.m. Saturday. www.baxlib.org or (870) 425-8963. FREE

Music

Central Arkansas

BLUES ON THE RIVER 3 p.m. April 25, Riverfest Amphitheatre. Performers include Bigg Rob & The Problem Solvers, Calvin Richardson, Jeff Floyd, Lacee, Donnie Ray and Wyndell B. Tickets: advance $25-$35, day of show $35-$45. (501) 401-0200 or (501) 401-0229.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY 7:30 p.m. today, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St. Performance by cellist Felice Farrell and pianist Hee-Kyung Juhn. Tickets: $20. (501) 661-0520.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. University of Arkansas at Monticello Chamber Choir, 7:30 p.m. April 23. Cincinnati Boychoir, 6 p.m. April 24. (501) 375-2342. FREE

LYLE DUDLEY 6-9 p.m. Friday, Starving Artist Cafe, 411 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 372-7976. FREE

FAIR TRADE COFFEE HOUSE 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock, 1818 Reservoir Road. "Give Earth a Dance," with The Greasy Greens. Ecology-themed booths. Tickets: advance $10, day of show $15. (501) 225-1503 or (501) 228-9999.

JOHNNY HILAND 8 p.m. today, Hollywood Country Club, 7619 John Hardin Drive, Jacksonville. With Luke Williams Band. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets: $10. (501) 281-2583.

LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. April 23, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. "Around the World in 90 Minutes." Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students $5. (501) 666-0777.

JASON MRAZ 7:30 p.m. April 28, Alltel Arena, 1 Alltel Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $31.75-$39.50. (501) 975-7575.

ORGAN CONCERT 8 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church, Eighth and Scott streets. "Celebrating the Life of Robert Ellis." With Nathan Laube. (501) 374-2794. FREE

RIVER RHAPSODIES CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clinton Presidential Center. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's Sunaura Trio. Tickets: $28, student rush $6. (501) 666-1761.

SATELLITE CAFE 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. Bobby Harrison, 9 p.m. today. Cameron Holifield DJ/dance party, 9 p.m. Friday. Silver Swirly, 9 p.m. April 23. Damn Bullets, 9 p.m. April 24. (501) 663-6336. FREE

SPRING JAZZ CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Capitol Keyboard, 13401 Chenal Parkway. Jazz Heritage Foundation of Arkansas concert. James Leary performs. Refreshments included. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $22.50. (501) 228-9999.

TOP OF THE ROCK CHORUS 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays through June 16, Woolly Auditorium, Arkansas School for the Blind, 2600 W. Markham St. Invitation to interested women singers to attend rehearsals. (501) 258-1389.

VIOLIN CONCERT 7 p.m. April 25, St. Andrew's Church, 8300 Kanis Road. Kerah Williams performs with Molly Utter, Sarah Shafer. (501) 831-5971. FREE

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BIG BLUEGRASS SHOW 7 p.m. April 25, Rogers Heritage High School, Rogers. With Lonesome Road and Crazy Mule. Tickets: advance $12, at the door $15. (479) 544-0053.

EDEN BRENT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Roller Hall, Arkansas State University at Mountain Home. (870) 508-6105. FREE

FOR THE CAUSE OF LUPUS GOSPEL CONCERT 6 p.m. Saturday, First Church of the Nazarene, 3804 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Featuring Justified Quartet, The Gospel Sons, Ruby Ellis, Ashley Watson, One Accord. Donations accepted. (501) 525-9380.

HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Wind Ensemble and Chorus, 7 p.m. April 23. (501) 279-4398.

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. "Dressed to the Nines," Hendrix College Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Monday. (501) 450-1249. FREE

HOT SPRINGS FLUTE ENSEMBLE 3 p.m. Sunday, Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2963 Airport Road, Hot Springs. (501) 520-0306. FREE

kasu blue monday concerts 7 p.m. first Monday of the month, Sheffield's Restaurant, Main Street, downtown Jonesboro. (870) 972-2200. FREE

Lu lu 7 p.m. April 25, Cabot High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 602 N. Lincoln St., Cabot. Country music and southern gospel concert. Tickets: $8-$25. (501) 605-3722.

ORGAN CONCERT 4 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Ninth and Caddo streets, Arkadelphia. "Celebrating the Life of Robert Ellis." With Nathan Laube. (870) 246-8970. FREE

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Pas de Duo concert for music education awareness, 7:30 p.m. today, Mabee Fine Arts Center. (870) 245-5352.

SKILLET 7:30 p.m. April 24, Bill Baker Amphitheater, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison. Reserved tickets: advance $22, day of show $27. General admission: advance $17, day of show $22. www.itickets.com or (800) 965-9324.

SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHORAL SOCIETY 7 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., El Dorado. Felix Mendelssohn's "Elijah." (870) 864-7176. FREE

UNCLE LUCIUS CD RELEASE PARTY 9 p.m. Friday, Jebb's Place, 358 Arkansas 95, Morrilton. Admission: $10. (501) 477-2198.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Bands' spring concert, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Concert and Chamber choirs concert, 7:30 p.m. April 28. (870) 460-1060.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT MORRILTON 1537 University Blvd., Morrilton. Shirley Chauvin & S'Wonderful Big Band Concert, 7 p.m. today. (501) 977-2142. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CONCERT BAND AND WIND SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $5, UA students $1. (479) 575-4701.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Gospel Explosion, 7 p.m. today. (501) 450-5157.

TONY WITT Elvis tribute show. 7 p.m. April 23, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, 2005 White Drive, Batesville. Tickets: $10, UACCB students free. (501) 952-6005. 7 p.m. April 25, Collins Theater, 2 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Tickets: $10. (870) 236-6252 or (501) 952-6005.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ALDERSGATE AFTER DARK 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday, River Market pavilions. Food, music, auction. Benefits Camp Aldersgate. Tickets: $75. (501) 225-1444.

ANIMALS FIRST MEET AND GREET 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dupree Park, Jacksonville. Information and meeting on animal rescue organizations. No adoptions. (479) 453-0023.

ARKANSAS EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 9 a.m. April 25, Riverfront Park, North Little Rock. Sales, tours, booths, music. (501) 537-0973. FREE

ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM TRAINING SESSION 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, 323 Center St. Information on National Register of Historic Places nominations. (501) 324-9880. FREE

ARKANSAS MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25, Pulaski Technical College Grand Hall, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Model vehicles competition, children's coloring contest, make-and-take models. Entry: first model $5, additional models $1, maximum $20. Lunch: $6.50 in advance. (501) 985-0808.

BOLO BASH Baptist Health Foundation events. Reception barbecue dinner with Julia Reed, 6:30-8 p.m. April 28, 20 Longfellow Road; tickets: $50. Luncheon with guest speaker Julia Reed, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 29, J.A. Gilbreath Conference Center, Baptist Health Medical Center.; tickets: $150. Golf tournament, May 4-5, Chenal Country Club, Chenal Club Boulevard, $500 sponsorship per team. (501) 202-1839.

CATHOLIC HIGH ROCKET 5K April 25, Catholic High School, 6300 Father Tribou St. Registration: 6:30 a.m. 5K: 8 a.m. Also, 3K walk with Zeke, the school dog; music by jazz band. Registration: before Saturday $20, after Saturday, $25 (501) 664-4265.

central arkansas coin club 6:15 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. (501) 372-3686. FREE

civil war roundtable of arkansas 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 843-9090. FREE

DISNEY ON ICE 7 p.m. Wednesday-April 25, 10:30 a.m. April 24, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 25, 2 p.m. April 26, Alltel Arena, 1 Alltel Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $14-$25. www.ticketmaster.com or (501) 975-9000.

FAIR HOUSING CONFERENCE 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m. April 23, Hilton Metro Center, 925 S. University Ave. Arkansas Fair Housing Commission event. (501) 682-3247.

FARMERS MARKET AND MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSIONS 2 p.m. April 27, Hays Senior Center, 401 W. Pershing Blvd., North Little Rock. (866) 683-2056. FREE

FARMERS' MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday, Tuesday-October, River Market. 35th anniversary opening with Top Chef: The Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 375-2552. FREE

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU HAIR & FASHION SHOW 8:30 p.m. April 25, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets: $50-$125. Advance purchase required. (501) 952-7384.

LEARN TO ROW 6-9 p.m. Monday-April 23, Arkansas Boathouse Club, 224 S. Locust St., North Little Rock. Cost: $200. (501) 837-3779.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Earth Day, Friday-Saturday. Woo at the Zoo, silent auction, music, dancing, benefits Arkansas Zoological Foundation; 6 p.m. April 25, $35. Winged Wonders Bird Show, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. daily through Sept. 7. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Naked mole rat colony on display. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $9; ages 65 and older and children 1-12 $7. (501) 666-2406.

MALPRACTICE CUP 1 p.m. Saturday, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Medical and law students soccer tournament. Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tickets: $5. (501) 376-9474.

MARCH FOR BABIES 10 a.m. April 25, Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway. Registration, 9 a.m. March of Dimes event. Raise pledges and donations. www.marchforbabies.org or (501) 663-3100.

MAUMELLE FAMILY FEST 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Lake Willastein, Maumelle. Carnival rides, games, magic, clowns, pony rides, music. (501) 744-2220. FREE

MEMORY WALK FROM ROCK TO ROCK Saturday, Big Dam Bridge, North Little Rock. Alzheimer's Association event. Registration, 9 a.m. Ceremony 10 a.m. Raise pledges, donations. (501) 265-0027. FREE

military order of the purple heart meetings 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200. FREE

MINORITY HEALTH FAIR 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25, St. Vincent Health Clinic East, 2500 E. Sixth St. Music, screenings, information booths. (501) 661-0562. FREE

MOTORCYCLE MANIA 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, the Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $10, children 5-12 $5. (501) 217-5173 or (501) 626-1898.

NATIONAL DAY OF PUPPETRY 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 25, Heights Toy Center, 5918 R St. Reading, miniperformance of Coppelia by Arkansas Festival Ballet, puppet-making. (501) 663-8383. FREE

PREVIEW NIGHT AND AUCTION 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts, 20919 Denny Road. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Parents Club fundraiser. Auctions, refreshments, performance of The Elephant Man by the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. Tickets: $35. (501) 952-2547 or (501) 617-2396.

RAGIN' CAJUN BASH 6-9 p.m. today, River Market Pavilion. Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute event. Tickets: advance $25, at the door $30. (501) 296-3429.

RIVER MARKET COOKING CLUB 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Bill and Margaret Clark Third Floor Multi-Purpose Facility, River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave. Class with Tim Morton and Evette Brady. Cost: $10. (501) 375-2552.

RODEO IN THE ROCK 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Tickets: $15. Parking: $3. www.dsra.org or (501) 317-6964.

SAY IT LOUD! TEEN GIRLS ART FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25, Donaghey Student Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Art, music, exhibits, film, workshops, book signing, performances. RSVP requested. (501) 960-9799 or (312) 287-0415.

SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY BASH 8:30 p.m. Friday, Starving Artist Cafe, 411 Main St., North Little Rock. Music, comedic performances, food. Cost: $20. (501) 269-4815.

SHAKESPEARE'S SHORTS 4 p.m. Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Shakespeare's 445th birthday celebration. Cake, family-friendly scenes from Macbeth and Taming of the Shrew. (501) 269-4815. FREE

P. ALLEN SMITH EVENTS 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Alltel Arena, 1 Alltel Arena Way, North Little Rock. Lecture, book signing. Free. (870) 534-2280. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Governor's Mansion, 1800 Center St. Lecture, luncheon, garden tour. The Governor's Mansion Association event. Tickets: $60. (501) 324-9805.

SOAP OPERA MANIA ON TOUR 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. April 26, Hilton Little Rock, 925 S. University Ave. With Drake Hogestyn, John Brotherton, Aiden Turner, Darnell Williams, Don Diamont. Tickets: $79 per session. www.soapoperamania.com or (866) 364-0330.

SPRING FLING 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 25, Jacksonville High School, 2400 Linda Lane, Jacksonville. Crafts, children's games, bounce house, yard sales. (501) 258-5486. FREE

SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE XX: DUET Friday-May 17, 21 and 23 La Scala Court. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20. Crescendo opening party, 6:30 p.m. today. Tickets: $100. (501) 688-3000.

TANGO INTO SPRING 7-9:30 p.m. April 23, Governor's Mansion, 1800 Center St. Arkansas Chamber Singers fundraiser. Music, dancing, drinks, hors d'oeuvres. Tickets: $65. (501) 377-1121.

UNCORKED LIVE 6-8 p.m. Friday, Boulevard Bread Co., River Market. Wine tasting and cooking workshop. Tickets: $50. www.regonline.com/freshmex or (501) 766-7629.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Spring dance concert, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $7, students and ages 65 and older $5. (501) 569-3456. Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m. Monday, free. Gospel Chorale, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, free. Naoki Hakutani faculty piano recital, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, free. Student recital, 12:15 p.m. April 23, free. (501) 569-3294. Finale: dinner, performances benefiting UALR fine arts program; honorees Karen and John Flake, 6:30 p.m. April 25, $150. (501) 569-3296.

University of Arkansas clinton school of public service Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lectures: The Social History of Dying, Allan Kellehear, noon today; The Religious Case Against Belief, James Carse, 5 p.m. Friday; Michael Dukakis, 1 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 683-5239. FREE

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER Friday-Sunday, Peabody Little Rock hotel, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Marriage conference. Family Life event. Cost: $129. www.weekendtoremember.com or (800) 358-6329.

YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Pulaski Bank, 12719 Cantrell Road; Johnny and Sharon Heflin YMCA Family Center, 6101 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Games, arts and crafts, safety awareness activities, health day for families. (501) 227-8343 or (501) 758-3170. FREE

YOU AIN'T NOTHING BUT A HOUND DOG 6-9 p.m. April 30, Peabody Hotel, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Little Rock Animal Shelter Fundraiser. Master of Ceremonies Craig O'Neill. Elvis tribute artist Tony Witt performs. Tickets: $50. (501) 376-3067.

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ARKANSAS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE April 23-25, Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia. "The Arkansas Environment." Presentations, tours. Registration: $5. (479) 575-5884.

ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett. National Park Week and Colbert's Raid anniversary with cannon firing, 1, 1:30, 2, 3 and 3:30 p.m.; living history program, 1:45, 2:45 and 3:45 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (870) 548-2207. FREE

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY OZARK CAMPUS 1700 Helberg Lane, Ozark. Career Expo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. Community Resource Expo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 23. (479) 667-2117. FREE

BOOMERS TIME OUT 3607 Metro Parkway, Bentonville. Walk This Way Cystic Fibrosis Fashion Show, 7 p.m. Saturday, $25. Poggs with Hometown Swagger, 9 p.m. Saturday; $10, free with fashion show ticket. (479) 633-2374.

BOOT SCOOTIN' BASH AND 5K DASH Saturday, Beyond Boundaries - Equine Assisted Therapy Center, 2195 Peyton St., Ward. Benefits Beyond Boundaries. 5K, 8 a.m.; advance $20, day of dash $25. Bash, 9:30 a.m., free but donations accepted. (501) 912-6405 or (501) 259-8334.

botanical garden of the ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Brent Heath events: book signing and reception, 6 p.m. Friday; "The Tropical Paradise Garden," lecture, 7 p.m. Friday, $20-$30; workshop, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, $50-$60. (479) 750-2620.

BUILDING DEDICATION AND OPEN HOUSE 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. (479) 631-8988. FREE

bull shoals-white river state park 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. Earth Day celebration with performance by Erica Wheeler, 7 p.m. Saturday, $10. Tours of the Bull Shoals Dam, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $2.50, $1.50 for ages 6-12. (870) 455-3629.

CARVING IN THE OZARKS 9 a.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday, U.S. 62 and Rockhouse Road, Eureka Springs. Chain saw carving event and auction. Auction, 4 p.m. Saturday. www.carvingintheozarks.com or (479) 244-5010.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St., Fayetteville. Presented by St. James Missionary Baptist Church. (479) 521-0961. FREE

CULINARY CLASSES Eureka Springs. Hands-on class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday; $40, with wine $45. Demonstration class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; $28, with wine $33. Call for directions. (479) 253-7461.

DOGWOOD FESTIVAL April 24-26, downtown Siloam Springs. Arts and crafts, children's activities, music. www.siloamchamber.com or (479) 524-6466. FREE

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Saracen Landing, U.S. 65B, downtown Pine Bluff. Exhibits, booths. (870) 543-4901.

FAMILY HEALTH FAIR 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Congo Road Baptist Church, 7193 Congo Road, Benton. Screenings, exams, children's activities. (501) 794-9507.

FARM AND RANCH WOMEN WORKSHOPS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, May 2, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Arkansas Women in Agriculture event. Registration required. Cost: $60. (870) 653-6258.

FOLK FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, downtown Mountain View. Crafts, demonstrations, parade, music, dancing. Artisans Market on the Square juried show. (870) 269-8068.

FORDYCE ON THE COTTON BELT FESTIVAL Monday-April 25, downtown Fordyce. Music, carnival, arts and crafts, quilts, golf tournament, garden party, antique tractor show, car show, parade. Most events April 24-25. Admission fees for some events. General admission free. (870) 352-5125.

Historic Washington State Park U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Civil War Supper and program, 6-9 p.m. Saturday; $25, children under 14 $20, reservations required. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684.

hOE-DOWN ON HIPPIE HILL 10 a.m. Saturday, 404 U.S. 65 N., Conway. Dancing, karaoke, music, dancing, food. That '70s Store event. (501) 548-3500.

HOLLIS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER 5 p.m. Saturday, fire station, Arkansas 7 and Trail 86, Plainview. Catfish and chicken dinners, music, pie auction. Cost: $7. Raffle for rifle scope, $5 per ticket. (501) 440-2221.

HOT SPRINGS HOME SHOW noon-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Admission: $5, children 12 and under free with adult. (501) 525-7541 or (501) 627-8612.

Lake dardanelle State park 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Educational and nature programs. (479) 967-5516. free

lake ouachita state park 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Spring kayaking adventure, April 25-26; $75, kayak rental $35, camping gear $15. (501) 767-9366.

MAIN STREET ROGERS EVENTS downtown Rogers. Environmental Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Rogers Historic District. Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Frisco Park. (479) 936-5487. FREE

MALVERN NATIONAL BANK BIG BASS CLASSIC 6 a.m.-noon Saturday, Arlie Moore Landing 1, DeGray Lake. Bass tournament. Cost: $35-$40. (501) 332-6955.

NATIONAL PARKS AMERICA TOUR 8 a.m. Saturday, Arlington Lawn, 101 Reserve St., Hot Springs. Volunteer revitalization and cleanup at Hot Springs National Park. (843) 795-9292 or (501) 623-2824. FREE

NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS FEATURING BARRY SWITZER 7 p.m. April 23, Union County Fairgrounds Activity Building, 1430 E. 19th St., El Dorado. Barbecue dinner, live auction. Benefits Main Street El Dorado. Tickets: $25. (870) 862-4747.

Ozark folk center Mountain View. Folk Festival free admission, Friday-Sunday. (870) 269-3943.

PARTY IN THE PARK 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center, 1001 E. B St., Hughes Community Center and Russellville City Park, Russellville. Music, demonstrations, dancing, food, art. (479) 968-2452. FREE

PINE BLUFF SYMPHONY NOTABLES LUNCH 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 23, Donald Reynolds Community Center, 211 W. Third Ave., Pine Bluff. Barbecue lunch benefiting Symphony Notables projects. Cost: $10. (870) 536-7666.

PLANT SALE AND SHOW 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Saline County Fairgrounds, Benton. Presentations by Jack Singleton, Chris Olsen, Janet Carson. Booths, plants, tours, silent auction. Saline County Master Gardeners event. (501) 303-5672. FREE

REBUILDING DAY Saturday, locations in Washington and Benton counties. Repair and clean-up of homes. www.rebuildingtogethernwa.org or (479) 725-2488.

SADDLE UP FOR ST. JUDE TRAIL RIDE 9 a.m. Saturday, Camp Robinson WDA, 331 Clinton Road, Conway. Horse trail rides, lunch, auction. Benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (501) 269-2243. FREE.

SIMPLY SCRUMPTIOUS Sunday, Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs. Dessert, decorations. Presented by Eureka Springs Preservation Society. Tickets: $20, reservations required. (479) 363-9232.

SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, downtown Hardy. Juried show. Music, food, children's activities. (870) 856-3571.

SPRING BACK INTO RUNNING 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays through June 9, 24 Athletic Club, 5556 Village Drive, Benton. Running clinic for ages 12 and up. (501) 847-2474. FREE

SPRING FLING 5 p.m. Friday, Paul Michael Company, 3996 U.S. 65, Lake Village. Music by Jamie Isonhood, drawings, refreshments, shopping. (870) 732-3722.

STARDAZE today-Saturday, downtown Star City. Midway, food, crafts. Performers include Trent Willmon, Jeff Bates, Mark Wills, The Lost Trailers. (870) 628-3100. FREE

TIRED IRON OF THE OZARKS SPRING SHOW Friday-Sunday, 13344 Taylor Orchard Road, Gentry. Antique tractor and engine show, exhibitions, demonstrations, children's tractor pulls. www.tiredironoftheozarks.org or (479) 736-5800. FREE

Winthrop Rockefeller Center Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton. Reel Stories Documentary Film Series: Troubled Water, 7 p.m. April 24, $10. (501) 727-5435.

wool and wheel handspinning guild 10 a.m.-noon third Saturday of every month, Ozark Folkways Heritage Center, Winslow. (479) 634-3791.

woolly hollow state park 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier. Mountain Man Rendezvous, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday. (501) 679-2098.

Theater

Central Arkansas

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK through May 16, Heights Toy Center, 5918 R St. Puppet Theater performance. Show times: 6 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $3.50. www.heightstoycenter.com or (501) 663-8383.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Tickets: $20-$54. (501) 244-8800 or (501) 975-7575.

lA TRAGEDIE DE CARMEN 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. UALR Opera Theatre production. Tickets: $15, UALR students free. (501) 569-8993.

little shop of horrors through April 26, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $28-$32, students $25, children 15 and under $22. www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

murder at macarthur park 6:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Mystery dinner theater. Tickets: $44. (501) 868-7287.

VINCENT 7:30 p.m. April 24-25, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $10. (501) 374-3761.

around Arkansas

FULLY COMMITTED 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. TheatreSquared production. Tickets: $25. (479) 443-5600.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, April 23-25, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and April 26, The Pocket Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Tickets: $13, students $5. (501) 623-8585.

LOVERS AND EXECUTIONERS 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Tuesday-Wednesday, ASU Theatre, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: advance $8, at the door $10. (870) 972-2781.

ozark mountain hoedown 3140 E. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Showtimes: pre-show 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Monday through November. Tickets: $21.50, ages 65 and older $20.50, children 12 and under free. www.ozarkmountainhoedown.com or (479) 253-7725.

pine mountain theater 2075 E. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Nov. 21, Friday-Saturday Nov. 21-Dec. 12. Tickets: $19.95, children under 12 free. (877) 253-9156.

PINOCCHIO 3 p.m. Sunday, Fine Arts Center Auditorium, University of Arkansas at Monticello. Tickets: $12. (870) 460-1060.

RUMORS 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, April 30-May 2, 2 p.m. April 27, May 3, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: dinner theater $42; show-only $17, students $9.50. (479) 631-8988.

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE 6:30 p.m. today-Saturday, April 23-25, Cabot Community Theatre, 204 N. First St., Cabot. Dinner theater tickets: $25, children 12 and under $12. Show only: $20, children $10. (501) 539-0465.

THE TRICKERIES OF SCAPIN 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Ulrey Performing Arts Center, Harding University, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $6. (501) 279-4398.

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Studio Theatre, Arkansas Hall, Henderson State University, 1100 Henderson St., Arkadelphia. Tickets: $8, HSU students free. (870) 230-5291.

WE ALL HEAR VOICES - THE PLAY 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: $5-$10. (501) 315-5483.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Cody Belew and Company, Friday, $7. Meshugga Klezmer Band, 8 p.m. Saturday, $8. College Night with University of Arkansas at Little Rock Guitar Ensemble, Monday, $5. Tiffany Christopher, Wednesday, $5. Jam session with Carl Mouton, Tuesdays, free. First Wednesday Bluegrass/Americana night. Jazz@Afterthought, 8 p.m. Thursdays. Jazz brunch with Ted Ludwig, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Monday Night Jazz, every Monday, $5 unless otherwise indicated. Shows at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. www.afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Greg Madden and Tragikly White, today. The Crumbs, Big John Miller, Friday. Jim Mills, Mudflap Kings, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Chris DeClerk, Wednesday. Greg Madden, Mr. Happy, April 23. Happy-hour bands start at 5 p.m., headline bands at 8:30 or 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.

Juanita's 1300 S. Main St. The Excuse Party, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Arkansas' Funniest Person, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $8, day of show $10. (501) 351-4673 or (501) 690-1151.

the loony bin comedy club 10301 Rodney Parham Road. The Sandman; today, $7; Friday-Saturday, $12; 8 p.m. Sunday, $7. Matt Davis, Wednesday-April 25. Scott Angrave, April 29-May 2. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Saturdays unless otherwise indicated. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $6, Friday-Saturday $9 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 228-5555.

Troy's ironhorse saloon 9125 Mann Road. Horseshoes, pool, shuffleboard and karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. (501) 562-4464. FREE

UNDERGROUND PUB 500 President Clinton Ave. Acoustic music 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday. Karaoke 7 p.m. every Thursday. Music 9 p.m. Friday, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 707-2537. FREE

VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. The Foundry Field Recordings, 8:30 p.m. Friday, $6. Joe Buck Yourself with Antiseen, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $10, day of show $12. (501) 375-8466.

west end 215 N. Shackleford Road. Rise Phoenix Rise, today. Bush Dog & Rise Phoenix Rise, Friday. Judge Parker, Saturday. New Jack & The Rippers, April 24. Third Degree, April 25. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.

This article was published April 16, 2009 at 2:21 a.m.