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

AEROSPACE EDUCATION CENTER 3301 E. Roosevelt Road. Oasis in Space program. Hours: 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5.50. (501) 376-4629.

ANTIQUES ON KAVANAUGH AND CABBAGE ROSE 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. Barry Thomas exhibit, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 664-7746. FREE

ARGENTA ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays through October, 510 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 563-5634 or (501) 786-2324. FREE

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 Meg Webster, July 10-Oct. 4. "Focus on the Collection: Arthur Dove," through Sunday. "Building the Collection: Andy Goldsworthy," through July 9. "Ben Whitehouse: Observation," and works by Jun Kaneko, through Aug. 2. "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.

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY ARTS COOPERATIVE 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. Works by Arkansas artists. inVERSE poetry and music open mike, 6 p.m. July 9, $5. Hours: 12:30-2 p.m. Sundays. acacarkansas.org or (501) 244-2979. FREE

ARKANSAS INLAND MARITIME MUSEUM 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock. Tours of USS Razorback, exhibits on naval and submarine history, Pearl Harbor. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Tours: $6; ages 62 and older, children 12 and under, active military $4. Museum: $2. (501) 371-8320.

ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Monthly meeting. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 833-8062.

ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM Camp Robinson, Sixth and Missouri streets, North Little Rock. Exhibits on history of Arkansas National Guard and Camp Robinson, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. first weekend of the month. (501) 212-5215. FREE

ARKANSAS PASTEL SOCIETY MEETING 6-8 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, St. Vincent Doctors Hospital, Sister Janis Campbell Conference Room, 6601 St. Vincent Circle. Demonstrations, shows, workshops, meetings. Yearly membership: $25. Visitors free. (501) 221-3559.

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2400 W. Markham St. Exhibits and artifacts relating to deaf culture and the school's history, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Wednesday or by appointment. (501) 324-9530. FREE

ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave. Rotating exhibits from Central Arkansas Library System's art program with works by Arkansas artists and works related to the state. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 320-5791. FREE

ART AT ST. JAMES St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Photographs by Doyne Dodd, through Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, before and after services Sundays. (501) 221-3559. FREE

THE ART GALLERY 10900 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock. Works by Kathy Sanders and Dan Thornhill, continuing. Day and evening painting classes available. (501) 993-6580. FREE

THE ART GROUP 10840 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock. Artist co-op studio and gallery. Works by local artists, continuing. Painting classes available. Call for appointment. (501) 771-1027.

Artistic Edge 10020 N. Rodney Parham Road. Art classes for children and adults. Works by Joan Crews and Vicki Kovaleski. Framing available. Art classes for adults and children. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 975-2515 or (501) 554-3950. free

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. Art by international, national and local artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. www.boswellmourot.com or (501) 664-0030.

CALL FOR ARTS IN EDUCATION ARTISTS through July 10. To work with teachers and students in area schools and summer programs. www.arkansasarts.org, 3

cynthia@arkansasheritage.org or (501) 324-9769.

CALL FOR ENTRIES through July 24. For annual Small Works on Paper exhibition. www.arkansasarts.org/programs, cheri@arkansasheritage.org or (501) 324-9767.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Reflections in Wax and Glass," Jerry L. Burrow, through Friday. Mid-Southern Watercolorists Open Membership Exhibit, July 15-Sept. 5. Reception, 2-4 p.m. July 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Gallery closed Saturday and July 11. (501) 224-1335. FREE

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by David Bell, through Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. (501) 375-2342. FREE

CHROMA GALLERY 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Kathy Owens, Sally A. Williams, Laura Fanning, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0880. FREE

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Fourth of July Family Festival, music, storytellers, magicians, games, 4 p.m. Saturday. Super Summer Saturdays in Space: Experiments in Space, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; demonstrations on the hour. Summer Camp: Destination: Space, for girls 6-8 grade, July 13-17. "Space: From the Moon to Mars," through Aug. 30. 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.

GALAXY OFFICE FURNITURE AND INTERIORS 304 Main St., North Little Rock. "Art for You" with works by 25 Arkansas artists, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 375-3375. FREE

GALERIE BAILEY 27 Rahling Circle. More than 30 artists featured. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 804-0194. free

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Works by Lee Ann Bell and Mindy Lacefield, through July 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE

GUITAR MUSEUM Jacksonville Guitar Center, 1105 Burman Drive, Jacksonville. Vintage guitars, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 982-4933. FREE

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Frontier Fourth of July, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. "Custom by Design: Contemporary Furniture Handmade in Arkansas," through Jan. 10. "Cosmic Interplay: Light and Darkness," through Aug. 16. "Guns in Arkansas History," through Jan. 31. "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," "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.

HURST GALLERY 5811-B Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Arkansas artists: Bill Lewis, Guido Frick, Susan Hurst, Elisa Shuman, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 614-9250. FREE

JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Exhibits on military from Civil War to present. Based on Jacksonville's Arkansas Ordnance Plant from World War II. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission: $3, current and retired military $2, students $1. (501) 241-1943.

JETTY BONES GALLERY 16928 Colonel Glenn Road. "The Old West." Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays. (501) 821-3448. FREE

LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Framing the "Reel" Civil Rights Movement: Blue Eyed film and discussion, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (501) 374-1957. FREE

LOCAL COLOUR 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Artist co-op studio gallery. Exhibit of 27 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422. FREE

LOUIE's UNIQUE FRAMING AND GALLERY 1509 Mart Drive, Suite A. Works by Doris Williamson Mapes and landscapes by Harry Buckley, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 907-6240. FREE

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "The Mexican Revolution and Beyond: From the Casasola Archives, 1900-1940," through Aug. 10. "By the President in the Name of Congress," "From Turbulence to Tranquility: The Little Rock Arsenal," "The Sun Never Sets on the Mighty Jeep," "War and Remembrance: The 1911 United Confederate Veterans Reunion," "Through the Camera's Eye: The Allison Collection of World War II Photographs," continuing. Alger Cadet Gun exhibit, continuing. Ongoing exhibits depict Arkansas' military heritage. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602. FREE

MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Membership: $35. (501) 664-2030. FREE

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Saturday Discoveries for grades K-6, 1-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month, $20. Around the World in 90 Minutes, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 10-11. Summer camps for ages 4-13, through July; call or see Web site for schedule and tuition. "Space Adventures," through Aug. 30. "Science & Art," through Aug. 9. "Backyard Science," through Jan. 9. "Tech Lab," "Imagination Station," "Room to Grow," animal shows, electric shows 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. www.museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Badges, Bandits and Bars: Arkansas Law & Justice," through March 6, 2011. "A Circus Hitched to a Tornado: Arkansas Politics in the 20th Century," through Feb. 28. "Drawing on Arkansas Politics," through Nov. 1. Permanent exhibits: "Arkansas' First Ladies Gowns"; 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919"; "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

PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE DONALD W. REYNOLDS LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Chester Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Permanent collection of works by black artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 370-5281. FREE

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Homespun Day, July 11. Exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Regular admission is $3 adults and $2 for children ages 6-12, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.

RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. "Mother May I ...? Jane's Spring Fling," Jane F. Hankins, through Tuesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.

RIVER MARKET ARTSPACE 301 President Clinton Ave. Drinking Up Art Night, 5-8 p.m. July 10. "Woven Together: The Basketry of Ramona Buss and the Ceramics of Phil Mundt," through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 324-2787. FREE

SECOND FRIDAY ART NIGHT 5-8 p.m. second Friday of the month, downtown art galleries and museums. Open house, new exhibits, entertainment. (501) 324-9351. FREE

STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite C. Works by various artists. Hours: 1-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 563-4218. FREE

STUDIO 51 ART GALLERY 17501 Arch Street Pike. Art for sale by Trudy Kaye Lynch, continuing. En Plein Air with free vendor space. Hours: Thursday-Saturday by appointment. (501) 888-3842. FREE

THEA FOUNDATION Fourth and Main streets, North Little Rock. Arkansas Art Educators student exhibit, through July 11. Awards ceremony, 2-4 p.m. July 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512. FREE

UNDERDOG ART 1816 Arkansas 161 S., Jacksonville. Gallery and gift shop featuring local art. Featured artists: John Heavrin, Tim Byrnz, Christi Jacobs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 838-6418. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Seen and Not Seen; Landscapes, through July 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Library, Education II Building on campus, 4301 W. Markham St. Photographs by Bob Burns and Paul Caldwell, through Aug. 31. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-midnight Mondays-Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m.-midnight Sundays. (501) 686-5980.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. "A Common Light," photographs by Benjamin Krain, through July 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720. FREE

around Arkansas

1875 PEEL MANSION AND HISTORIC GARDENS 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Mansion tours: $3. (479) 273-9664.

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

ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES Arkansas 7, south of Smackover. Exhibits and displays on oil and the south Arkansas oil boom. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 725-2877. FREE

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for all ages and skills through August, call for schedule. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 110 Cooley Drive, Jonesboro. "Our Awesome Ancestors: Celebrate Human Ingenuity," July 16-18. "Portals of the Soul," July 16-July 2011. "Exploring the Frontier," preview, July 16. Science Circus performance, 6:30 p.m. July 16. Crowley's Ridge mastodon, "Living Off the Land," "Ancient Arkansas Ancestors," Mary E. Stack collection, "Mother Goose Revisited," "Old Town Arkansas," "Earthquake!" Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $2 donation. (870) 972-2074.

ART CHURCH STUDIOS 301 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Art in Motion Art classes for all ages and skill levels, call for schedules and prices. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 5-9 p.m. first and third Fridays of the month. (501) 282-8342 or (501) 282-8343. FREE

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Quilts and Textiles," Alice and Vanessa McCallum, through August. Pine Bluff High School exhibit, through July 31. Summer Scholars day camps for kindergarten-sixth grade: Illusion Confusion, July 27-31, $120-$150. ARTshop: Smart Art for grades 3-5, Wednesday-July 10, $48-$60. "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

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Art, dance, acting classes for all ages. Call for schedules, costs. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441. FREE

ART WALK 6-9 p.m. each first and third Saturday, historic district, Van Buren. Displays, demonstrations and discussions. (479) 474-4114. FREE

BATESVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL ART GALLERY 246 E. Main St., Batesville. Paintings, pottery, photography and woodcarvings by local artists, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 793-3382.

BLUE MOON GALLERY 718 Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," Suzi Dennis, through July 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 318-2787. FREE

CHAFFEE CROSSING MUSEUM DISTRICT 803 Terry Road, Fort Chaffee, near Fort Smith. District includes Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum, Vietnam Veterans Museum and Enchanted Doll Museum. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Friday. (479) 783-8888. free

CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 750 S. Fifth St., Arkadelphia. Permanent displays on county history including Caddo Indian canoe and artifacts. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. (870) 230-1360. FREE

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 California Drive, Fayetteville. Bill Clinton photographs, displays, memorabilia, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. Admission: $5. (479) 444-0066.

COMMUNITY GALLERY First Service Bank, 486 U.S. 65, Clinton. Paintings by Lea Berry. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476. free

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

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. Discover Art: Fourth of July parade and celebration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. "Through the Needle's Eye," through Aug. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 418-5700. FREE

DALLAS COUNTY MUSEUM 221 N. Main St., Fordyce. Exhibits include T.E. Rhine, Paul "Bear" Bryant and the Fordyce Redbugs, the War Room, geology, forestry, pioneer days. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 352-5262. FREE

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. Summer Movie Series: Beware, 1 p.m. Saturday; Cooley High, 1 p.m. July 11. "Imaging Blackness," through Aug. 7. "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

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM DEPOT 95 Missouri St., Helena-West Helena. "Helena and Beyond: The Civil War in the Arkansas Delta," permanent. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972. FREE

EUREKAN ART STUDIO AND SHOP 150 N. Main St., Eureka Springs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. (479) 253-0928. FREE

FINE ARTS CENTER 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Art Jam, 6-9 p.m. third Tuesday of each month. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 624-0489. FREE

FIRE OM EARTH STUDIO 872 Mill Hollow Road, Eureka Springs. Tai chi, bellyogachi, drumming, shoemaking, raku classes; call for prices and schedules. (479) 363-9402.

FORT SMITH ART CENTER 423 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Juried Art Competition exhibit, through July 24. Artistry in America discussion group, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (479) 784-2787. FREE

GALLERY DRIVE 5-8 p.m. last Saturday of the month, galleries around Heber Springs. Call for details. Maps available at Chamber of Commerce, 1001 W. Main St., Heber Springs. (870) 251-1189 or (501) 206-2233. FREE

GANN MUSEUM 218 S. Market St., Benton. Early Saline County exhibit, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday or by appointment. (501) 778-5513. FREE

GOOD OLD DAYS VINTAGE MOTORCAR MUSEUM 501 W. Main St., Hardy. Antique, classic and collectible cars. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, children 12 and under $2.50. (870) 856-4884.

GRANT COUNTY MUSEUM 521 Shackleford Road, Sheridan. Civil War Red River Expedition gallery, World War II gallery, Arkla Gas gallery, Vietnam War exhibit, Grant County History exhibit, antique cars. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $3, students $1. (870) 942-4496.

GREERS FERRY LIBRARY 8249 Edgemont Road, Greers Ferry. Works by Doris Sexson. Hours: noon-4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. (501) 825-7084. FREE

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.

HOMESTEAD FINE ART GALLERY 8475 Edgemont Road, Greers Ferry. Works by Sandra Seaton, Vernon and Alice Driskill, Keith Conaway, Charlotte Rierson, Sheila Parsons, Colin Wetherelt, Mary Ann Stafford and Richard Scarbourgh, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (501) 825-7944. FREE

HOPE VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM South Main and Division streets, Hope. Restored 1912 train depot and railroad memorabilia, President Clinton memorabilia and Hope's famous watermelons. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 722-2580. FREE

HOT SPRINGS MOUNTAIN TOWER Fountain Street, Hot Springs. Multimedia exhibits, observation deck. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Admission: $7, ages 55 and older $6, ages 5-11 $4. (501) 321-2027.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY 318 S. First St., Rogers. Works by Judy Maurer, through July 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday by appointment. (479) 631-8706. FREE

LINDA PALMER GALLERY 800 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Works by Doyle Young, Peter Lippincott, Ellen Alderson, Sara Tole, Jan Leek and Linda Palmer. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 620-3063. FREE

MATILDA AND KARL PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER 1071 Heritage Park Drive, Piggott. Tours include early 1930s Tudor Revival home, natural gardens, American Indian artifacts and mineral collection, library, A Face in the Crowd storyboard, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 598-3228. FREE

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $8; ages 62 and older and children ages 2-12, $7. (501) 767-3461.

MITCHELL'S FOLLY 130 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture by Arkansas artists and more, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday. (479) 253-7030. FREE

THE MUSEUM OF AUTOMOBILES Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Antique, classic and collectible automobiles. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $7, ages 65 and over $6.50, students ages 6-17 $3.50, children age 5 and under free with adult. (501) 727-5427.

MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY 219 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana. Scott Joplin exhibit, permanent. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $5, ages 65 and older $4, students $3.50. (903) 793-4831.

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Indian Hills Country Club, 337 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay. Arkansas Artist League winners exhibition, through Aug. 24. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 884-6100. FREE

OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. Day camp: grades 3-4, July 21-24; grades 5-6, July 28-31. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3; ages 55 and older $2; children ages 6-12 $1; children under 6 admitted free. (870) 793-2121.

OZARK HERITAGE ARTS CENTER 410 Oak St., Leslie. Basic drawing classes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, $12 per class. Earth clay sculpture classes, 5:45 p.m. Mondays, $12 per class. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 447-2500.

PINE BLUFF ART LEAGUE GALLERY Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, 300 W. Second Ave., Pine Bluff. Works by Pine Bluff Art League members, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 534-1699. FREE

PINE BLUFF/JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 201 E. Fourth St., Pine Bluff. Exhibits on the Civil War, World Wars I and II, waterfowl, the Victorian era, pioneer days, American Indians, black history and dolls. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 541-5402. FREE

POOR RICHARD'S ART INC. 116 S. First St., Rogers. Impasto Art of Jan Ironside, 6-8 p.m. July 17. Works by Myron Williams, July 17-31; reception, 6-8 p.m. July 17. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 631-0417. FREE

RICIANO ART GALLERY 833 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New paintings and sculpture. Art After Hours, 5-9 p.m. first Tuesday of the month. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 339-3751. free

RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Summer workshops for ages 8-15: digital photography, 1-3 p.m. and comic drawing, 3-5 p.m. Fridays through July 31, free. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 762-1744. FREE

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children, guided tours of 1895 Hawkins House, research library. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. www.rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154. FREE

ST. FRANCIS COUNTY MUSEUM 603 Front St., Forrest City. American Indian pottery, prehistoric artifacts, black history, military history. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 261-1744. FREE

SEVIER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 717 N. Maple St., De Queen. Historic artifacts and crafts from Arkansas, continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday; groups by appointment only. (870) 642-6642. FREE

SOUTHERN TENANT FARMERS UNION MUSEUM Chicago and Frisco streets, Tyronza. Exhibits on tenant farming. Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, by appointment Saturdays. Admission: $5, ages 65 and older $3. (870) 972-2803.

SOUTH WEST ARTISTS INC. Studio Gallery 607 Mena St., Mena. Continuing display of paintings, photography, woodcarving, pottery and other art. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 394-3880. FREE

STUTTGART AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM 921 Fourth St., Stuttgart. Exhibits on the history of agriculture on the prairie. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 673-7001. FREE

TEX-ARK ANTIQUE AUTO MUSEUM 217 Laurel St., Texarkana. Display of vehicles. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. (870) 772-2886 or (870) 542-7725. FREE

WOMEN'S EXPRESSIVE PAINTING GROUP 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through July 30, Studio Kathryn Semolic, 5 Hayes Ave., Eureka Springs. Cost: $125. (479) 363-9682.

Dance

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ARABIAN NIGHTS SPECTACULAR 7:30 p.m. Friday, Woolly Arts Center, Arkansas School for the Blind, 2600 W. Markham St. Tickets: $10. www.miranadanceco.com or (501) 455-1229.

ARKANSAS FESTIVAL BALLET STUDIOS Breckenridge Village, 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Preprofessional and professional classical ballet training, auditions free; 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. Saturday, $10 per class. (501) 227-5320.

BALLROOM DANCE 7-10 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Senior Citizen Center, 401 Pershing Road, North Little Rock. Warren Crow Band. Admission: $5. (501) 753-5202.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES Unity Church, 2610 Reservoir Road. Beginner belly dance, 6-7 p.m. and Beginner 2 Turkish, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays. $10 an hour for six weeks. (501) 620-9590.

BESS CHISUM STEPHENS COMMUNITY CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-9 p.m. first, second and third Sundays; lessons 6-7 p.m.; $5; (501) 821-9353. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 7-11 p.m. first, second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $13; blsdance.org, (501) 664-4268. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $2, guests $5; (501) 753-7396. Square Dance, 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Thursday, $3. (501) 490-1197.

COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.

GERMAN AMERICAN DANCE CLUB 7:30 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, Burns Park Hospitality House, Military Road, North Little Rock. Meeting and dance. Admission: members $5, guests $8. (501) 562-3388.

HANK'S STATION COUNTRY HALL 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Arkansas 107, across from Little Rock Air Force Base. Family entertainment, line-dancing. No alcohol. Call for directions. Admission: $4. (501) 397-5583 or (501) 730-5013.

IRISH DANCE CLASSES every Wednesday and Thursday, Parkwood Center, 6805 W. 12th St., Suite C. Beginning to advanced, hard and soft shoe; children, adults. Instructor: Judy McCafferty. Cost: $10 per week. (501) 851-3979.

IRISH DANCE CLASSES 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, 3411 Idlewild Ave., North Little Rock; 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Dancers' Studio, 3515 Old Cantrell Road; 6 p.m. every Thursday, 11:30 a.m. every Saturday, 22 Campden Hill Road, Sherwood. Beginning to advanced adults, teens, children, soft shoe, hard shoe, group. Country set dancing for adults Tuesday nights, $10 per class. Instructor: Mary Rose O'Donovan Fansler. Cost: $40 per month. (501) 834-1479.

JACKSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER 100 Victory Circle, Jacksonville. Weekly dance, 7-9:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Cost: $4. (501) 982-7532.

THE LEGION 315 E. Capitol Ave. Dance with Warren Crow, 7-11 p.m. every Sunday. Karaoke with Richard Estes, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, free. Ballroom dancing with Lisa Kirkpatrick; lessons 7-8 p.m. and dancing 8-10 p.m. Mondays, $7. Smoke-free. Parking-lot attendant on duty. All events $5 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 372-8762.

LET'S DANCE 7509 Cantrell Road. Arkansas Ballroom Dance Association, 8-11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays. Latin dancing, third and fifth Fridays. Admission: members $7, guests $10. (501) 227-7858 or (501) 821-2086. Beginner ballroom class, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, intermediate class 8-9 p.m. Mondays. (501) 663-7724.

OAK GROVE JAMBOREE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, 10502 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Uptown country and old-time rock 'n' roll. No drinking or smoking. Admission $4. (501) 690-4190.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 8-11 p.m. Saturdays, 4521 W. 65th St., quarter-block west of Patterson Street. Visitors welcome. Dance instruction and social hour, 7-8 p.m. Admission: members $5, guests $6. (501) 568-4476.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Classes for all ages and skill levels. Cost: $20-$40. (501) 821-4746.

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BENTON SENIOR ADULT CENTER South and Jefferson streets, Benton. Dance 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday. Admission: $5; no alcohol. (501) 776-0255.

BILL'S COUNTRY DANCE U.S. 67, Exit 25, to Arkansas 319, Ward. CMC Band, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, $5. Alcohol-free. (501) 726-3657 or (501) 327-2396.

CORONADO CENTER Hot Springs Village. Village A-Team square dancers, 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday. Level: advanced. Cost: $5. DeSoto Square Dance Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Level: Mainstream/Plus. Cost: $5. Both with caller Dave Towry. (501) 922-3513.

COUNTRY MUSIC CONNECTION 173 Arkansas 11, between Morning Sun and Higginson. Dancing, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays. Cost: $5. (501) 593-5372.

DANCE IN THE PARK AFTER DARK 8 p.m. July 10, Basin Spring Park, downtown Eureka Springs. With The Ariels. (479) 253-2586. FREE

DANCE LESSONS 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Friday, North Forty Club, Interstate 40 and Arkansas 7, Russellville. Swing, ballroom, Cajun, line, circle and couples dances. Bands follow at 9:30 p.m. for open dancing. Taught by Joy Murphy. Admission: $4. (479) 968-1620.

FAULKNER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 1620 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Country dance, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Family atmosphere. Country and rockabilly music by Route 66. Potluck dinner third Friday of the month. Admission: $4. (501) 327-2895.

HAPPY FEET DANCE CLUB 7-10 p.m. every Friday, Senior Center, Dave Creek Parkway and Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay. For singles, families, senior citizens. Donations accepted. (501) 884-6662. FREE

HOME FOLKS' JAMBOREE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, 1410 N. Beech St., Beebe. Country music, two-step, waltz, 1950s rock 'n' roll. Cover: $4, children under 12 $1.50. (501) 882-3597.

NEW HOT SPRINGS SINGLES CLUB 6 p.m. every Friday, Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, 1607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs. Dinner followed by socializing and dancing. (501) 922-9221. FREE

HOUSTON COUNTRY DANCE 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, Houston Country, 2268 Arkansas 60 E., Houston. Dance with Houston Country Band. Admission: $5. (501) 759-2056.

HULA DANCE 11 a.m. Saturdays, outside Lost Springs golf area, 2501 N. 22nd St., Rogers. For active adults. (941) 323-6565.

NORTH PLAZA DANCE 1515 N. Business 9, Morrilton. Dance to music by Nu Country, 7-10 p.m. every second and fourth Friday. Farris Holliman and the Rhythm Masters, 7-10 p.m. every Saturday. No smoking or alcohol. Admission: $4. Line-dance lessons with Bobby Bradley, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, free. (501) 354-1667.

SOPHISTICATED LADIES TAP AND JAZZ Mondays and Wednesdays, Riordan Hall, Bella Vista. Men and women of all skill levels. Call for class schedules. (479) 876-1324, (479) 876-5654 or (479) 876-1355.

SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. www.spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.

SUGARLOAF DANCE CENTER 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, Arkansas 110 East, Heber Springs. Country and rock music. Family atmosphere. No drinking or smoking. Donations accepted. (501) 206-0826. FREE

Film

Central Arkansas

IMAX AEROSPACE EDUCATION CENTER AND EPISPHERE PLANETARIUM 3301 E. Roosevelt Road (near Little Rock National Airport). Family Night, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. shows Fridays, $5.50, popcorn and soda free. Center hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: IMAX $5.50-$7.50; EpiSphere $5.50. (501) 376-4629.

MOVIES IN THE PARK sundown Wednesdays through July 29, Riverfront Park. The Bourne Supremacy, Wednesday. Curious George, July 15. moviesintheparklr.net or (501) 375-2552. FREE

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ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL July 17-19, Malco Theater, 817 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Presented by Low Key Arts and Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute. Admission: $10 per day, $20 full festival. (501) 282-9057.

FRISCO FILM NIGHT 8 p.m. Tuesdays through July 28, Frisco Stage, downtown Rogers. (479) 936-5487. FREE

LUCKY 13 STARLIGHT CINEMA 7 p.m. Sundays through July 26 and Aug. 30, 1 N. Main St., Eureka Springs. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, music by The Zach Bramhall Band, Sunday. Movies start at dusk. Tickets: $3, children $1. www.lucky13cinema.org or (800) 638-7352.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS 11500 Financial Centre Parkway. Storytime, 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Orient Express Club, 6 p.m. first Sunday of every month. Churlish Knaves Book Club, 7 p.m. last Monday of every month. The Reel Bookclub, 7:30 p.m. last Wednesday of every month. (501) 954-7646. FREE

BOOK DISCUSSION 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, East Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel with Sally Hendricks. (501) 661-8668. FREE

FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Gilbreath Conference Center, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All interested parties welcome. Membership: $20. (501) 982-1793. fwca.org

PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.

RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290. FREE

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IF ALL ARKANSAS READ THE SAME BOOK 10:30 a.m. today, Green Forest Public Library, 206 E. Main St., Green Forest; 2 p.m. today, Berryville Public Library, 104 A Spring St., Berryville; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock; 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St., Conway; 6 p.m. July 9, Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library, 1800 Smithers Drive, Benton. Author events and book discussions for A Long, Hard Road to Freedom, Petrus Lai Nguyen and Derlyne Gibson. (501) 682-2874.

INDIAN ROCK VILLAGE 265 Dave Creek Drive, Fairfield Bay. Poets of the Lake Club meeting, 1 p.m. every second Friday. Works by Mark Davis and Van L. Swink Jr., through July 27. (501) 745-5036. FREE

JITTERBUG COFFEEHOUSE 111 W. Main St., Heber Springs. Poetry readings, 7 p.m. second Friday of the month. (501) 827-0363. FREE

THAT BOOKSTORE IN BLYTHEVILLE 316 W. Main St., Blytheville. Uplifting Book Club meeting, 2 p.m. every second Sunday. (870) 763-3333. FREE

WHITE COUNTY CREATIVE WRITERS WRITING CONTEST through July 24. Entry fees: first entry $5, additional $3. www.whitecountycreativewriters.org or (501) 268-6426.

Music

Central Arkansas

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE 7 p.m. July 25, Verizon Arena, 1 Alltel Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $40.50-$69.50. (501) 975-7575.

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Mondays of the month, Cregeen's Irish Pub, 301 N. Main St., North Little Rock. Musicians welcome. www.arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE

ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. first Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer and autoharp players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.

CAPE COD ENSEMBLE 7 p.m. Sunday, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 617 Louisiana St. (501) 374-2794. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. UALR concert benefits Arkansas AIDS Foundation. (501) 376-6299. FREE

FRANKIE BEVERLY AND MAZE CONCERT 5:30 p.m. July 18, Riverfest Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. R&B concert. Tickets: $42-$52. (501) 747-1577.

DEMI LOVATO 7 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, 1 Alltel Arena Way, North Little Rock. With David Archuleta. Tickets: $13.24-$47.75. (501) 975-7575.

MAMA, I WANT TO SING SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Aug. 8, 9027 Geyer Springs Road. Singing instruction for ages 9-12. Cost: $75 per week. (501) 612-0864.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7 p.m. July 10, Lakewood Village amphitheater, McCain Boulevard, North Little Rock. "Name That Tune" concert. www.northlittlerockband.com or (501) 758-2576.

POPS ON THE RIVER 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Riverfest Amphitheater. Presented by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Music by Oh! Say Can You Sing? contestants, Happy Tymes Jazz Band and Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Fireworks. (501) 378-3807. FREE

RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131. FREE

REGGAE BOAT CRUISE 10 p.m. Friday, Arkansas Queen, North Shore Park, North Little Rock. Tickets: advance $20, day of event $25. (501) 372-5777.

SATELLITE CAFE 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. Kristy Kruger, Wednesday. (501) 663-6336. FREE

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ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Something Brewing, 1156 Front St., Conway; 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Mickie's Bluefish Grill (formerly Joey's Seafood & Grill), 755 Club Lane, Conway. Musicians welcome. www.arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE

BUD MAGNESS MEMORIAL GOSPEL QUARTET SINGING 7 p.m. July 17-18, Heber Springs City Park Amphitheater, Heber Springs. Performers include CrossPoint Quartet, The Velvet Ridge Singers, The Voyages Quartet, Mercy River Boys. Donations accepted. (501) 362-6200. FREE

BUDWEISER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 8 p.m. July 25 and Aug. 29, Oil Heritage Park, Jefferson and Cedar streets, El Dorado. Midnight II Twelve with Junior, July 25. Windstorm, Aug. 29. (870) 862-4747. FREE

CALL FOR MEMBERS Pine Bluff Community Band. Rehearsals 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Chestnut streets, Pine Bluff. pbcb.org or (870) 543-9917 or (870) 718-7087.

CALL FOR MEMBERS Van Buren County Community Band. Rehearsals every Monday, Clinton High School band room, 851 Yellowjacket Lane, Clinton. (501) 745-3633.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Music lessons, through July. Call for schedule and tuition. Rock Camp for ages 12-18, Monday-July 10, $300. Kindermusik, July 21-Aug. 6: "Our Time: Confetti Days" for ages 1-3, 10-11 a.m., $110 by July 10, $125; "Imagine That: Creatures in Our Back Yard" for ages 3-4, 1-2 p.m., $125 by July 10, $145. www.uca.edu/cfac/music/csm or (501) 450-5755.

BEN COULTER 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Crosswalk, 2714 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (870) 918-4166. FREE

Denton's Trotline 2150 Congo Road, Benton. Bob Boyd Sounds, 6 p.m. July 11. (501) 650-0443.

AN EVENING WITH GRADY NICHOLS 7:15 p.m. July 11, The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Smooth jazz concert. Benefits Lupus Foundation. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25. (501) 525-9380.

GEORGE'S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Blues Jam with Oreo Blue, 8 p.m.-midnight first Wednesday of every month, $3. (479) 527-6618.

KASU BLUE MONDAY CONCERTS 7 p.m. first Monday of the month, Sheffield's Restaurant, Main Street, downtown Jonesboro. (870) 972-2200. FREE

TRACY LAWRENCE 6 p.m. July 18, 62 Event Center, 3570 W. Sixth St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $25-$80. www.ticketmaster.com or (479) 283-6585.

LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month except July, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: $10. (870) 536-3375.

MAGIC SPRINGS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Magic Springs, Hot Springs. Craig Morgan, 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: VIP $10, reserved $5, free with admission. Park admission: gate $45.99, ages 55 and older and children under 52 inches $35.99; online $35.99, ages 55 and older and children under 52 inches $30.99, parking $10. www.magicsprings.com or (501) 624-0100.

MESSENGER 7 p.m. Saturday, Tyndall Park, 913 N. Sevier St., Benton. (501) 258-0626.

MUSIC IN BASIN SPRING PARK noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday through October, Basin Spring Park, downtown Eureka Springs. (479) 253-2586. FREE

OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Old-Timey Ozark Donkey and Mule Days, Saturday, spectators free. Old Time String Band Week, Monday-July 9, $160. Shape Note Gathering, July 9-11. Craft Village entry: $10, children ages 6-12 $6. (870) 269-3851.

PICKIN' IN THE PARK SERIES 6 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 24, Frisco Park, downtown Rogers. (479) 636-8204. FREE

SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976. FREE

A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MARK SALLINGS 2 p.m. July 18, The Ken Theatre, 102 E. Second St., McCrory. Performance by Joyce Cobb and The Famous Unknowns. Tickets: $20. (870) 731-2521.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

AARP CHAPTER 34, 5505 W. Markham St. Contract bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays. Bridge games, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Duplicate bridge, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. third Friday of the month and fourth Thursday of the month. Canasta, 1:30 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month. Newcomers 50 and older welcome. Cost: national AARP dues $12.50, local dues $8. First two visits free. (501) 661-0274 or (501) 851-6828.

ALL-STAR HOME RUN DERBY 11 a.m. July 11, Dickey Stephens Park, North Little Rock. For children ages 8-12. Cost: $25. www.westlittlerockrotary.org or (501) 580-7177.

ARGENTA FOODIE FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Main Street between Sixth and Seventh streets, North Little Rock. Music, arts and crafts, food. (501) 993-7502.

ARKANSAS TRAVELERS 4-ALS AWARENESS NIGHT 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. Raises funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research. (501) 227-7098.

ARKANSAS WOMEN'S NETWORK 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hampton Inn, 1301 S. Shackleford Road. Coffee and networking opportunities for professionals. (501) 455-8538. FREE

ARKANSAS WOMEN'S NETWORK-NORTH 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Starbucks, 4824 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Coffee and networking for professional women. (501) 771-6838. FREE

BIG DAM BRIDGE TWILIGHT 5K RUN 7:30 p.m. July 11, Murray Park. Registration starts at 6 p.m. Registration: before July 10 $20, after July 10 $25. (870) 246-6686.

BINGO BASH 6-9 p.m. July 23, ACCESS School Stella Boyle Smith Campus, 10618 Breckenridge Drive. Benefits ACCESS School scholarships. Tickets: $25. www.accessgroupinc.org or (501) 217-8600.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6:15 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. (501) 372-3686. FREE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980. FREE

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 843-9090. FREE

COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK 6 p.m. today, Dickey Stephens Park, 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. Opening celebration, food. Cost: $3-$12. (800) 586-5872.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Camps for children and teens. Summer Arts Camp, Aug. 3-7, $155. www.ualr.edu/csa or (501) 569-3480.

CRUISIN' IN THE ROCK 6-9 p.m. July 10, River Market District. Monthly car, truck and motorcycle cruise. (501) 370-3201. FREE

DIAMOND BEAR BREWING CO. TOURS 2 p.m. every Saturday, 323 Cross St. (501) 708-2739 or (877) 642-2739. -FREE

FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday through October, River Market. (501) 375-2552. FREE

FIRST CLASS TOASTMASTERS 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, DeSoto Room (Terrace Room first Tuesday of the month), St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, University Avenue and Markham Street. Group teaches public speaking and leadership skills. (501) 604-5234. FREE

GREATER LITTLE ROCK CAMERA CLUB 6 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Speakers, discussions. Digital and film cameras. (501) 614-9098. FREE

HUMANE SOCIETY OF PULASKI COUNTY DOG WASH 9 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday of the month through September, Trinity United Methodist Church, Evergreen and Mississippi streets; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. third Saturday of the month through September, Kroger, Cantrell Road and Polk Street. Cost: $15 donation to HSPC. (501) 580-2966.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION MEETING 6-7:30 p.m. July 14, Dillon International Office, 4702 W. Commercial Drive, North Little Rock. (501) 791-9300.

LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515. FREE

LITTLE ROCK TOASTMASTERS CLUB 6:30 p.m. Mondays, DeSoto Room, St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, 2 St. Vincent Circle. The art of speaking, listening and thinking. (501) 224-3064. FREE

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Edventure Camps, 9 a.m.-noon: grades 1-3, Monday-July 9; grades 4-6, July 20-23; members $30 per class, $100 four days; nonmembers $35 per class or $120 four days. 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.

MCCAIN MALL 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Baptist Health Medical Center health screenings, 7:30-8:30 a.m. first Friday of the month. (501) 758-6317. FREE

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MEETINGS 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200. FREE

PARTY AT THE T 4 p.m. July 18, Main Street and Broadway, North Little Rock. Block party for Arkansas Twisters and Arkansas Travelers games. Music, activities, games. (501) 975-5425.

PATRIOTIC SPECTACULAR 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan Crow Stadium, Jacksonville High School, 2400 Linda Lane, Jacksonville. Fireworks, children's activities, music. (501) 982-2130. FREE

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Hikes, nature, educational programs. (501) 868-5806. FREE

QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 10 a.m. second Monday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 835-8721. FREE

sandwiching in history tours noon July 10, Block Realty-Baker House, 1900 Beechwood St. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

JERRY SEINFELD 7 p.m. July 10, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Tickets: $47-$77. (501) 975-7575.

TWIN CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB 11:59 a.m. every Tuesday, St. Vincent Medical Center/North, 2215 Wildwood Ave., Sherwood. Public speaking, communication and leadership skills. (501) 568-5492. FREE

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. American Originals Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Eat Like an Elephant, Look Like a Gazelle, noon Wednesday. Peach Fest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11. Homemade Salt & Sugar Bath Scrubs Class, 3 p.m. July 12. Prenatal parent classes by Birth Works, 6 p.m. first Monday of every month. Gluten Free First Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. first Friday of every month. Juicing Class, 7 p.m. second Thursday of every month. Raw Foods Class, 6 p.m. third Tuesday of every month. (501) 312-2326. FREE

WOMEN AND GIRLS ICE HOCKEY 7:15-8:15 p.m. every Monday, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road. $10 per session. (501) 666-4625.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE REUNION CELEBRATION Friday-Sunday, Lake Village. Registration and meet-and-greet, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Mount Pleasant Church, 486 Arkansas 142. Presentations, panel, tours, music, fireworks, Saturday, around Lakeport Plantation. Closing ceremonies and church service, Sunday. Cost: Friday $5, Saturday $20, Sunday $5. Full event: $30, ages 6-12 $20, ages 2-5 $10, ages 70 and older free. (870) 265-2177 or (870) 273-6589.

ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL through November, Mountain View. Continuing education course for teachers, Monday-July 9, $125-$250. "Carving Wildlife Birds and Animals," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 13-17, $250. Beginning Point - Craft Workshops for Teens, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16-18, $25. Call for schedule and costs. www.arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.

ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett. Bike tours, 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays through July 14. Family Nature Photography Workshops, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays through July 16. Family Fun Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18. Meet Me in the Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25. Professional Development Worskhops: "Exploring Early Arkansas with Audubon and Company," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13; "Project WEBFOOT, Project WET and Wonders of Wetlands," July 30; "Early Arkansas History at Arkansas Post," Aug. 5; registration required. (870) 548-2207. FREE

BART ROCKETT - UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 12, Barefoot Ballroom, 1905 Basin Park Hotel, Eureka Springs. Magic show. Tickets: $19.95, children 5-17 $14.95. (800) 643-4972.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Presentation by Doug Tallamy, 7 p.m. Wednesday; members $10, nonmembers $15. (479) 750-2620.

BULL SHOALS-WHITE RIVER STATE PARK 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. 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.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS SPORT FLYERS BREAKFAST 8:30-10:30 a.m. every second Saturday, 165 Country Air Lane, Lonoke. Admission: $5 donation. (501) 676-7767.

COOKING CLASSES 6-8 p.m. Mondays in July, Trinity Episcopal Church, 703 W. Second St., Pine Bluff. Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas program. Asian cuisine, Monday. French cuisine, July 13. Germanic cuisine, July 20. Cuban cuisine, July 27. Cost per class: members $20, nonmembers $25. Series: members $75, nonmembers $90. (870) 536-3375.

DAISY STATE PARK 103 E. Park, Kirby. Hikes, tours, games and nature programs, Fridays-Sundays. (870) 398-4487.

DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 7953 U.S. 166 S., Pocahontas. Adventure Day Camp for ages 8-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 15-17, $50. (870) 892-4708.DEGRAY LAKE RESORT STATE PARK State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck. Boating safety class, 2-9 p.m. July 9 and 21. (501) 865-2809.

DIXIE CAR CLUB 6 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Western Sizzlin Steak House, 1916 Congo Road, Benton. Dinner and meeting. (501) 778-9656.

FANTASTIC FOURTH CELEBRATION Saturday, locations in El Dorado. 5K run and fun walk, arts and crafts, children's activities, car show, poker run, pet show, music, fireworks. (870) 863-6113.

FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 31; 4-7 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 31, Frisco Park, downtown Rogers. (479) 636-1743.

Farmers Market 7 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays through August, Spring Park, downtown Searcy. (501) 351-3179 or (501) 279-9007.

FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 1900 Tyler St., Conway. Blackberry Bushes String Band, 7 p.m. today. Beginner's yoga group, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (501) 327-7482. FREE

FIREWORKS DISPLAY Sunday, Lake Hamilton, Arkansas 7 South Causeway at PowerBoats, Hot Springs. (501) 321-0947. FREE

5K FREEDOM RUN 8 a.m. Saturday, Craighead Forest Park, Jonesboro. Registration: advance $15, day of race $20. www.jonesborosports.org or (870) 933-4604.

FLEA & FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-noon first and third Saturday of the month, Clinton City Park, downtown Clinton. (501) 745-1495.

FORT SMITH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Third Street and Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. Commemoration of Execution program: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, July 9, 11, 23, 25, 30. (479) 783-3961.

FREEDOM FEST 7 p.m. today, Tilden Rogers Sports Complex, North Airport Road, West Memphis. Music, fireworks. (870) 514-6340.

GUN SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12, Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Drive, Mountain Home. Admission: $5, children 12 and under free. (918) 659-2201.

HELPING PAWS THERAPY DOG GROUP MEETING 6:30 p.m. today, Peace Lutheran Church, Eighth and Olrich streets, Rogers. (479) 636-3581.

HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. History Alive Summer Day Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20-24, 27-31, Aug. 3-7; $130. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE PLAYERs 7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Ouachita Building, Woodlands Auditorium, DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village. Monthly meeting, skits, programs. Membership: $5. (501) 922-9482 or (501) 922-6070.

LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Sunset Cinema, 8 p.m. today, Aug. 8. Educational and nature programs. (479) 967-5516. free

MISS ARKANSAS PAGEANT July 15-18, Summit Arena, 134 Convention Center Blvd., Hot Springs. www.missarkansas.org or (501) 321-3506.

NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday, 201 Hazel St., Newport. (870) 523-1009.

PETIT JEAN STATE PARK 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton. Fourth of July celebration, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. (501) 727-5441. FREE

POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK Arkansas 25, Powhatan. Lace, Loops and Laughter: A Beginner's Tatting Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 11, $15. (870) 878-6765.

PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK 506 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove. Webb Civil War & Antique Collection, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Cannon firing demonstrations with First Arkansas Light Artillery, every hour 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18. Burgess Civil War Collection, 1-5 p.m. July 19. Spin-A-Round meetings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. (479) 846-2990. FREE

QUILT SHOW 10 a.m. July 10-11, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Presented by Hot Springs Area Quilt Guild. Admission: $5. (501) 767-6956.

RODEO OF THE OZARKS through Saturday, Parsons Stadium, Arkansas 265 and Emma Avenue, Springdale. Admission: $10-$33. www.rodeooftheozarks.com or (479) 756-0464.

SHAREPOINT SATURDAY OZARKS 8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 18, JPH Building, South Campus, North Arkansas College, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison. Computer sessions. (870) 715-9710. FREE

SHOWDOWN AT SUNSET 6 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 1, downtown El Dorado. Gunfight re-creation, music. (870) 862-4747. FREE

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DOGS 1 p.m. first Saturday of the month, Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma St., Springdale. Service-dog demonstrations. (479) 646-0886. FREE

SPA BLAST SPECTACULAR 5 p.m. Friday, Oaklawn Park race track, Hot Springs. Music, Blackhawk helicopter fly-over, mini air show, climbing walls, family fun park, fireworks. (501) 623-4411. FREE

THE STUDIO FOR THE ARTS SUMMER CAMPS through Aug. 7, Studio for the Arts, 1401 Arkansas 304, Pocahontas. Camps for ages 6-16 in singing, dancing, crafts, manners, Shakespeare, cooking, drama, Broadway. Call for schedule and registration. (870) 892-0030.

walks through history tours 11 a.m. July 11, downtown Sheridan. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

WILLIAM CARL GARNER VISITOR CENTER Arkansas 25, west of Greers Ferry Dam near Heber Springs. Hickory Hill performs, 7 p.m. Saturday. Basic Trout Fishing, 10 a.m.-noon July 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 362-9067. FREE

WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER CENTER Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton. Bountiful Arkansas Day, workshops, tastings, tours, lecture, July 11. Bountiful Arkansas, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11, $69. (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.

Theater

Central Arkansas

DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. "Search for the City of Lost Toys." Tickets: $15-$39. www.ticketmaster.com or (501) 244-8800.

RENT July 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chestnut streets. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18, ages 65 and older and students $14. (501) 374-3761.

SQUABBLES through July 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.

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GYPSY 7:30 p.m. July 21-25, 2 p.m. July 26, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Tickets: opening night member $20, nonmember $22; other shows member $16, nonmember $18. Dinner and a show, 5 p.m. July 24, $12 per dinner. (870) 536-3375.

HELLO, DOLLY! 7 p.m. July 9-11, 16-18, 2 p.m. July 12 and 19, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.

THE NEW GREAT PASSION PLAY through Oct. 24, 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Tickets: $22-$65, children 6-15, $10-$34. www.greatpassionplay.com or (866) 566-3565.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS 8 p.m. through July 17, Inspiration Point, 16311 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs. Pagliacci and Hansel & Gretel, Friday, Wednesday, July 11, 16; Manon, Monday, July 10, 12, 17; Albert Herring, today, Sunday, July 9, 15; Chamber music, July 13; Opera scenes, July 14. Today and July 12 performances at Arend Arts Center, Bentonville. Tickets: $15-$20. www.opera.org or (479) 253-8595.

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.

rogers little theater Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Kidfriends 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Rogers Little Theater group for students 8-18. Lessons in theater work. Meeting times may vary. (479) 631-8988.

SOUTH PACIFIC 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center, 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Tickets: reserved $15, general admission $12, students $8, children 5 and under free. Reception honoring WWII veterans and spouses, 6 p.m. Friday, $35, includes show ticket. (479) 968-2452.

THE WITNESS dusk Friday-Saturday through Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Sept. 4-Oct. 24, 1960 Millcreek Road, Panther Valley Ranch, Hot Springs. Tickets: $13.50, ages 55 and up $12.50, children 3-12 $7. Veterans, active military and fire, law enforcement, EMT personnel free, July 10. www.witnessproductions.com or (501) 623-9781.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

TWELFTH NIGHT 6-10 p.m. July 21, Haislip Theatre, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre and UALR Department of Theatre and Dance production. Production: Oct. 15. Sides and audition scenes available. Call for appointment. (501) 569-3456.

THE WEEKEND THEATER 10 a.m. July 18, 7 p.m. July 19, Seventh and Chester streets. Auditions for fall productions: Our Town, Sept. 11-26; In a Dark, Dark House, Nov. 6-21; the Last White Class, Dec. 4-19. Cold readings from scripts. (501) 374-3761.

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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 6-8 p.m. July 16-17, 2-4 p.m. July 18, Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Adults and children ages 7 and up. Production: Sept. 18-20. (870) 762-1744.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Tragikly White, Friday, $7. Independence Day blow-out, Saturday, $7. Warren Chiasson, Monday, $10. Dr. Jon's Comedy Hypnosis show, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, $7; Michael Prysock, 8 p.m. Wednesday, free. Ed Smith Quartet, July 9, $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.

ARENA BILLIARDS BAR & GRILL 314 Maple St., North Little Rock. Pool tournaments 7 p.m. every Thursday, 8 p.m. every Friday, $10 entry fee. Karaoke contest, 8 p.m. every Saturday, free. (501) 374-7665.

BASELINE PIT STOP BAR-B-QUE AND LOUNGE 5506 Base Line Road. Nine-ball tournament, 7 p.m. Sundays. Eight-ball tournament 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Pool league 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Shuffleboard various times daily. Horseshoe pit. Full bar and grill. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. daily. Entry fees vary. (501) 562-9635.

BOGIE'S 920 W. Pershing Drive, North Little Rock. Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays, free. (501) 758-1851.

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Almost Infamous and Chant, today. Ben & Doug, Hi-Balls, Friday. Richie Johnson, Monday, Brian & Nick, Tuesday, Ben & Doug, Wednesday. Greg Madden and Mr. Happy, July 9. 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.

CHIEFS 6708 Arkansas 161, North Little Rock. Band, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. every Friday. Pool tournament, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 833-0414. FREE

CLUB COUNT PULASKI New Howard Johnson Inn, T.P. White Drive, Jacksonville. Karaoke contest with the Karaoke Cowboy, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, finals Saturday. No cover. Contest entry: $10. Dance lessons with Lil, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, free. Jam session, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, free. (501) 982-2183 or (501) 606-9529.

THE COFFEE BEANERY CAFE 17200 Chenal Parkway. Open Mike Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 821-7747. FREE

CORNERSTONE PUB AND GRILL 312 Main St., North Little Rock. Acoustic singer and guitar, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, free. Ladies night and '80s-retro disc jockey, Thursdays. (501) 374-1782.

COUNTERPOINT 3605 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Pingpong tournament, 9 p.m. Mondays. Music, 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke with Paul, 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Open mike with Stacy Mackey, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Disc jockey, 10 p.m. Fridays. Music, 11 p.m. Saturdays. Customer appreciation, Sundays. Hours: 8 p.m.-5 a.m. daily. (501) 771-5515.

DHS STUDIOS 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Red Saturdays: reggae and world music, 10 p.m. Saturdays, $10. (501) 253-2523 or (501) 328-5248.

ELECTRIC COWBOY 9515 Interstate 30. Ladies night, Wednesdays. Rockin' the Rock Karaoke with Chuxster, Thursday. All events start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Call for cover charges. (501) 562-6000.

GRUMPY'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL 1801 Green Mountain Drive. Music, 9 p.m. every Monday. (501) 225-9650. FREE

HONEY HUT RESTAURANT 3723 MacArthur Blvd., North Little Rock. Karaoke with D&T, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 753-0991. FREE

JERE'S PLACE SPORTS BAR 8500 Castle Valley Road, Mabelvale. Sports, pool, golf. Music and dancing, 6 p.m. Fridays; $5, ladies free until 10 p.m. (501) 562-1814.

JIMMY DOYLE'S COUNTRY CLUB 11800 Maybelline Drive, Galloway exit, North Little Rock. Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Thursday, free. Arkansas Riverbottom Band, 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, $5. (501) 945-9042.

JUANITA'S 1300 S. Main St. Wasting Days with Tripper of the Sane, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $5. Poetry in Motion, 6 p.m. Sunday, $10. Arkansas River Blues Society monthly blues jam, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $5. Elise Davis with Joy Whitlock and Carolina Story, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $7. (501) 351-4673 or (501) 690-1151.

THE KARAOKE KORNER 5223 Willow Springs Road. Open 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, $5. Available for private parties. (501) 888-5911.

LEVY VFW 4400 Lynn Lane, Levy. Shuffleboard, 7 p.m. Fridays, free. Steak fry, 5-7 p.m. first Saturday of the month, $6. Pool tournament, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, $6. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Sundays, free. (501) 753-5538.

LONG BRANCH SALOON 8419 Scott Hamilton Drive. Eight-ball tournament, 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday, $5. Ladies night, Wednesday. Band, 8 p.m. every other Saturday, $5, couples $7. Exotic dancers, Wednesday-Friday and alternate Saturdays. (501) 568-5547.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Dano Sullivan, through Saturday; 7 p.m. only on Saturday. Kristen Key, Wednesday-July 11. Tommy Blaze, July 15-18. 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.

LUCKY'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1101 Murphy Drive, Maumelle. Ladies night every Tuesday. Eight-ball tournament, 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Karaoke, 8 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. Bands, Saturdays. (501) 803-4898. FREE

PEABODY LITTLE ROCK HOTEL 3 Statehouse Plaza. Savoir Faire: fashion show with Missy Lipps, Magpie & Birdie; music by Ike, Suga City; video art by Cameron Holifield; 9 p.m.-1 a.m Friday, $5. RiverTop Party Series, 8 p.m. Fridays through July 24, $5; Crisis, Tragikly White and DJ Ugly Ed, July 10. rivertopparty.com or (501) 399-8059. Wine and Roses, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Lobby bar, free. (501) 906-4000.

QUIET STORM SOCIAL CLUB 1724 Wright Ave. Saturday Night Rhythm & Blues with open mike and DJ, 9 p.m. every Saturday, $2. (501) 612-1776.

REVOLUTION ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. First Friday, 9 p.m. Friday. Hellzapoppin - A Sideshow Revue, 8 p.m. Saturday. Drop Dead Gorgeous, He is Legend, 6 p.m. Sunday; advance $13, at the door $15. Lil Wyte & Taco & Da Mofos, 8 p.m. July 10; advance $12, day of show $15. (501) 823-0090.

ROSE CITY VFW POST 10442 6101 U.S. 70, North Little Rock. Shuffleboard tournaments, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, $10. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Sundays, free. (501) 945-4116.

RUDY'S CAFE & OYSTER BAR 2695 Pike Ave., North Little Rock. Texas hold 'em poker tournaments, 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. (501) 771-0808. FREE

ROBERTS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 7212 Geyer Springs Road. Soul Fridays with Soul on Ice, 8 p.m. Fridays, $5. (501) 568-2566.

THE SHIP 26611 Arkansas 365 N., North Little Rock. Pool tournament, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke, 7 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 803-4014. FREE

STICKY FINGERZ CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Thick Syrup Records, Frown Pow'r, The Drunken Angels, Bryan Frazier, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. The Dempseys, 8 p.m. Saturday, $7. Elvis by Matt Joyce, 7 p.m. Sunday; $10, couple $15. RK Collections Fashion Show, 9:30 p.m. July 9, $10. (501) 372-7707.

STUDIO JOE 600 Autumn Road. Open mike, 6-10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, free. (501) 224-3400 or (501) 213-6622. FREE

SU-BURBON INN Interstate 30 at Base Line Road exit. Music 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. Cover: $2, couples $3. (501) 562-4863.

TON'S PLACE 18814 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Convertible Cowboy, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 851-9987. FREE

TONY'S SPORTS BAR AND STEAKHOUSE 5201 Asher Ave. Pool tables, TVs, projection screens for big games. Blues set with Walter T., 3-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Disc jockey after 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $5. (501) 907-7757.

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

THE VILLAGE Asher and University avenues. Scarface, 8 p.m. Saturday; advance $20, at the door $25. Rigby Fawkes, 7:30 p.m. July 11, $8. www.thevillagelive.com or (501) 570-0300.

VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Rikets with Butcher Jones & Altus Pocket, 7 p.m. today; advance $8, day of show $10. Arkansas Rocks presents 3 Miles From Providence, World War Wonderful and Behind Blue Eyes, 8:30 p.m. Friday, $7. Acoustic on the deck with Johnny Bertram, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, free. Arkansas Society of Freethinkers social night, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, free. Now, Now Every Children, 8:30 p.m. July 17, $7. (501) 375-8466.

WEST END 215 N. Shackleford Road. Asking Andy, Friday-Saturday. 7 Toed Pete, July 10. PG-13, July 11. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.

WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. The Moving Front with Stella Fancy, 9 p.m. Friday.. Admission $5 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 375-8400.

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THE BAY VIEW CLUB & GRILL 155 Chelsea Drive, Fairfield Bay. Steven Robb, 8-11 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, free. (501) 884-6009.

BEEBE VFW CLUB 1405 E. Center St., Beebe. Music, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, $5. Steak night, 6-8 Fridays, $10. (501) 882-7769.

THE CLUB 709 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Music, 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. (501) 624-7474. FREE

COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE Arkansas 367 N., Judsonia. Dance, music, 7-10 p.m. every Friday-Saturday, $5. Smoke- and alcohol-free. (501) 729-1212.

DYLAN'S ACOUSTIC 1021 Front St., Conway. Open mike night, 7 p.m. every Thursday. (501) 697-0841.

EDENS EDGE 2895 Bill Foster Memorial Highway, Cabot. Christian music venue. (501) 941-3997.

GIFFORD COUNTRY MUSIC 288 Opal Road, El Paso. Karaoke, 7-10 p.m. every Friday-Saturday, donations accepted. Bingo, 6:30-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. No alcohol or smoking; children welcome. (501) 882-3493.

THE GOAL POST 7607 John Harden Drive, Cabot. Music 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. Membership: $5 a year. (501) 982-2900.

MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Down the Bottle Band, God City Destroyers, Jessica Seven, 8 p.m. Tuesday, free. Awesome Color, Netherfriends, A Plea for Mercy, July 14. The Heat Machine, Hone, July 21. Sea of Separation, A Breath Beyond Broken, July 28. Kasey Kimmons acoustic, Tuesdays, free. Paul Sammons, Wednesdays, free. Brian Martin, Thursdays, free. (501) 321-0909.

MONTICELLO VFW 145 Veterans Drive, Monticello. Dance with Chapter 4 Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friday. Cover: $5. (501) 367-5267.

MOOSE LODGE 2567 Saline County 11485 U.S. 67 S., Benton. Rockin' Randy's Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays, free. Dances, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, $4. (501) 860-6740.

ODIE'S HOUSE OF BLUES 3413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Mike Chuck Dodson piano, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Dollins and the Cruize Brothers blues jam, 9 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 815-2939. FREE

PLANET BOOGIES 421 Broadway, Hot Springs. T's Tunes Karaoke and Dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Thursday-Monday. (501) 623-5152. FREE

2720 2720 Albert Pike, Hot Springs. Ladies Night, Thursdays. Tommy Roeck, 9 p.m. Fridays and all-request dance with DJ Debbi T, 10 p.m., after midnight $5. Retro with Diggit Johnson, 9 p.m. Saturdays, and DJ Debbi T, 10 p.m., $5. Recovery Sundays, 6 p.m. Sundays and Joel Strotman and Tommy Roeck, 9 p.m. (501) 760-2505. FREE

VFW POST 2256 5323 Sleepy Village Road, Benton. Karaoke, 7 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays. NASCAR watching. Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, $4, couples $7. (501) 778-9876.

VFW POST 2278 2231 E. Grand Ave., back of KOA Campgrounds, Hot Springs. Music 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, free. Fish fry 5-7 p.m. Friday, $6. (501) 767-9362 or (501) 623-5190.

VFW POST 7769 1405 E. Center St., Beebe. Ladies night, Fridays, men $5. Saturday nights, $5. Bingo and shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Shuffle board, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Pool tournament and jam sessions, Wednesdays. Bingo, 1 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 882-7769.

This article was published July 2, 2009 at 6:21 a.m.