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 July 5. "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. The Hard Times Art Show and Sale: reception, 6-10 p.m. Saturday; on display, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. inVERSE poetry and music open mike, 6 p.m. today, $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 & SOUL KOVALESKI GALLERY 10020 N. Rodney Parham Road. Art classes for children and adults. Works by artists Vicki Kovaleski, Kelly Furr, Joan Crews, Robin Bishop-Hazard, Lisa Krannichfeld, Nancy Sanders, Lisa Powell, continuing. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 954-9222. free

ART AT ST. JAMES St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Photographs by Doyne Dodd, through July 5. 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.

CALL FOR ARTS IN EDUCATION ARTISTS through July 10. To work with teachers and students in area schools and summer programs. www.arkansasarts.org, 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 July 3. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Gallery closed July 4 and 11. (501) 224-1335. FREE

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by David Bell, through July 6. 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. July 4. Super Summer Saturdays in Space: Experiments in Space, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4; demonstrations on the hour. "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. "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

LOCAL COLOUR 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. June artist: Lisa Rowland Whitbeck. 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," Friday-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. Summer Fun Youth Enrichment: CSI: Old State House; grades 7-10, July 13-17; grades 4-6, July 20-24; deadline Friday, $75. "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 July 7. 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. "Woven Together: The Basketry of Ramona Buss and the Ceramics of Phil Mundt," through July 4. 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. Small Works Show, 6-9 p.m. today-Monday. Reception, 6-9 p.m. today. 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 EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK Telecommunications Complex, 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. American Indian artwork exhibit, through June. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 682-4131. 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. 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, July 8-10, $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. Lunchtime Movie: Jean Draper, noon-1 p.m. Friday. Discover Art: Fourth of July parade and celebration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 4. "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: 4 Little Girls, 1 p.m. Saturday; Beware, 1 p.m. July 4. "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. Plein Air painting workshop with Tim Tyler, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday; members $100, nonmembers $125. 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

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Arkansas Pastel Society Art Show and Sale, through Tuesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $8.75, ages 55 and older $7.75, children 6-12 $4.50. (800) 366-4664.

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. Works by Sheila Parsons, through Monday. Arkansas Artist League winners exhibition, Monday-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; deadline Wednesday. 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. June artists: Kas Taylor and Silas Byers. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 636-0417. FREE

RICIANO ART GALLERY 833 Central Ave., Hot Springss. 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. "Hope and Despair: FSA Photography in Arkansas During the Great Depression," through Tuesday. 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

TAYLOR'S CONTEMPORANEA FINE ART GALLERY 204 Exchange St., Hot Springs. Works by John Robinette, through June. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 624-0516. 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. July 3, 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 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. When Harry Met Sally, Wednesday. moviesintheparklr.net or (501) 375-2552. FREE

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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. Slumdog Millionaire, music by Opal Fly & The Faery Pranksters, Sunday. Movies start at dusk. Tickets: $3, children $1. www.lucky13cinema.org or (800) 638-7352.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JUNE PRIDE FILM SCREENING 6 p.m. Friday, Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale. NWA Center for Equality event. For the Bible Tells Me So. (888) 591-9222. FREE

T TAURI MOVIE CAMP July 20-Aug. 1, locations around Batesville. Call for schedule and tuition. Deadline Tuesday. ttauri@wildblue.net or (870) 251-1189.

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. Wednesday, 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. Speaker Marilyn Collins on producing and marketing family and place histories, Saturday. 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. July 2, Green Forest Public Library, 206 E. Main St., Green Forest; 2 p.m. July 2, Berryville Public Library, 104 A Spring St., Berryville. 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

Music

Central Arkansas

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE 7 p.m. July 25, Alltel 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. July 5, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 617 Louisiana St. (501) 374-2794. 7:30 p.m. July 6, 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

CELTIC WOMAN 8 p.m. Saturday, Alltel Arena, 1 Alltel Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $40-$58. (501) 975-7575.

DEMI LOVATO 7 p.m. July 2, Alltel Arena, 1 Alltel Arena Way, North Little Rock. With David Archuleta. Tickets: $37.75-$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.

NATURAL STATE BRASS BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Road. (501) 765-1638. FREE

POPS ON THE RIVER 5:30 p.m. July 4, Riverfest Amphitheatre. 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

SATELLITE CAFE 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. Elise Davis, today-Friday. Christopher Denny, Saturday. (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

ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE CHAMBER SINGERS 2 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas Northeastern College, 2501 S. Division St., Blytheville. (870) 780-1263. 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. 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

LIGHTS OVER THE LAKE 7 p.m. Saturday, Beaverfork Park, Arkansas 25 north of Conway. The Davanzo Family and Conway Symphony Orchestra perform, fireworks. (501) 513-3591 or (501) 269-1066. FREE

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. Eric Benet, 8 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, Mills Park, 1003 Mills Park Road, Bryant; 7 p.m. July 4, 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

NATURAL STATE BRASS BAND 7 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Governor's School, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. (501) 765-1638. FREE

OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Next Generation Concert, 7 p.m. Friday; $10, children ages 6-12 $6. Old-Timey Ozark Donkey and Mule Days, free. Old Time String Band Week, July 6-9, $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

SUMMER JAZZ JAMMIN' 6-9 p.m. Friday, Quapaw Bathhouse, 413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Admission: $10. www.hotspringsjazzfest.org or (501) 767-0211.

SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC 7 p.m. Saturday, Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Local bands perform. Tickets: $5. (870) 762-1744.

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.

AMERICAN TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS through Sunday, locations downtown. Training, tournaments, sessions. Opening ceremonies, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Alltel Arena, 1 Alltel Arena Way, North Little Rock, $14. www.ataonline.com or (501) 568-2821.

ARGENTA FOODIE FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4, 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. July 4, 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

CALL FOR ENTRIES Call for participants in Arkansas Storytelling Festival, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Deadline Wednesday. moyernorm@yahoo.com or (501) 525-0178 or (870) 941-8999.

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

CENTRAL ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY OPEN RECRUITMENT 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Skateworld, 6512 Mabelvale Cut Off. (501) 758-9269.

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

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.

IT'S JUST A PARTY "OLD SCHOOL" 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Tri-State International Building System, 5001 W. 34th St. Music, food. Admission: $10. (501) 590-0177 or (501) 838-0205.

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: 4-year-old and kindergarten, Monday-July 2; grades 1-3, July 6-9; 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

PATRIOTIC SPECTACULAR 6:30 p.m. July 3, 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

SAFE BOATING CLASS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, 602 President Clinton Ave. (501) 907-0636. 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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Ruth McCambridge, noon-1 p.m. Friday. (501) 683-5239. FREE

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Sockeye Summer, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Community Giving Day, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday. American Originals Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4. 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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ARCHEY FORK SUMMER FESTIVAL 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday, City Park, downtown Clinton. Fireworks, car show, rides, fishing derby. www.exploreclinton.com or (501) 745-1495.

ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL through November, Mountain View. Continuing education course for teachers, July 6-9. Call for schedule and costs. www.arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.

ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett. Summer camps for ages 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: American Indians, July 3, The Explorers, July 10, Colonial Times, July 17, The Civil War, July 24. Deadline Monday. 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. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 14, Barefoot Ballroom, 1905 Basin Park Hotel, Eureka Springs. Magic show. Tickets: $19.95, children 5-17 $14.95. (800) 643-4972.

BIG BASS BONANZA FISHING TOURNAMENT Friday-Sunday, Clear Creek Park, Fort Smith; Dardanelle State Park, Russellville; Alltel Ramp, North Little Rock; Regional Park, Pine Bluff; Pendleton Bridge, east of Dumas. Registration: $80 per day. www.arkansasbigbass.com or (800) 472-5022.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Presentation by Doug Tallamy, 7 p.m. July 8; members $10, nonmembers $15. (479) 750-2620.

BRICKFEST today-Saturday, courthouse lawn, downtown Malvern. Music, car derby, brick toss, 5K, car and tractor show, children's activities. www.malvernbrickfest.com or (501) 332-2721.

BUFFALO RIVER ELK FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, downtown Jasper. Arts and crafts, nature seminars, wildlife displays, tournaments, fireworks. www.theozarkmountains.com or (870) 446-2455.

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, July 6. 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.

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 Conway. Movie night screening: Establishing a Food Forest, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Blackberry Bushes String Band, 7 p.m. July 2. Beginner's yoga group, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (501) 327-7482. FREE

5K FREEDOM RUN 8 a.m. July 4, 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. Wednesday, July 6, 9, 11, 23, 25, 30. (479) 783-3961.

FREEDOM FEST 7 p.m. July 2, Tilden Rogers Sports Complex, North Airport Road, West Memphis. Music, fireworks. (870) 514-6340.

GREAT ARKANSAS PIG OUT Friday-Saturday, City Park, Morrilton. Tournaments, 5K, family fun run, grill-off, Tour De Oink Bike Ride, arts and crafts, children's activities, music, car and motorcycle show, hog calling, pig chase. Fees for some activities. www.pigout.info or (501) 354-2393.

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.

HEMMINGS CHALLENGE VINTAGE CAR RALLY & POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home. Rally drives through town for lunch. (870) 425-5111.

HISTORIC DISTRICT CLEAN UP DAY Saturday, downtown Rogers. Volunteers needed. (479) 936-5487.

HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. A Tea for All Seasons, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, $20, deadline today. 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. July 2, Aug. 8. Educational and nature programs. (479) 967-5516. free

LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Boating education classes, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 767-9366.

MOUNT MAGAZINE STATE PARK Arkansas 309, 19 miles south of Paris. Butterfly Festival, Friday-Saturday. (479) 963-8502.

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. Spinning & Lace Making Demonstrations, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Webb Civil War & Antique Collection, 1-5 p.m. July 5. Spin-A-Round meetings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. (479) 846-2990. FREE

PURPLE HULL PEA FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, downtown Emerson. World Championship Rotary Tiller Race, Saturday. Races, tournaments, parade, pea shelling, dance. www.purplehull.com or (870) 547-3500.

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.

RED WHITE AND BLUE FESTIVAL through Sunday, locations in Mountain Home. Parade, vintage car rally, music, rodeo, talent contest, 5K, children's activities, races. (870) 421-7341.

RIVERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL AND FAST CARS IN THE FORT Friday-Saturday, Harry E. Kelly Park and River Front Pavilion and Events Building, downtown Fort Smith. Corvette show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $5, children 12 and under free. www.razorvette.net or www.riverfrontbluesfest.org or (479) 573-1345.

RODEO OF THE OZARKS Wednesday-July 4, Parsons Stadium, Arkansas 265 and Emma Avenue, Springdale. Admission: $10-$33. www.rodeooftheozarks.com or (479) 756-0464.

SILOAM SPRINGS HERITAGE FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Twin Springs Park, Siloam Springs. Gospel and Western variety show, re-enactments, music, living history, children's activities, crafts, tours, displays. www.siloamspringsheritagefestival.org or (479) 524-4011.

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. July 3, 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. Alex Cityplace Ferrara exhibit, through Saturday. Turner's Bluegrass concert, 7 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 362-9067. FREE

WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER CENTER Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton. 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.

WOOLLY HOLLOW STATE PARK 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier. Discovery Day Camps: ages 10-12, July 7-9; deadline Tuesday. (501) 679-2098.

Theater

Central Arkansas

CASTING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Parnell Auditorium, Arkansas School for the Deaf, 2400 W. Markham St. Seminar with Mark Tillman. Cost: $250. Public lecture, 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, free. (501) 454-3301.

DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE 7 p.m. July 7-8, 10:30 a.m. July 8, 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.

I DO! I DO! through Sunday, 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.

OLIVER! today-Sunday, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Curtain: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18, ages 65 and older and students $14. (501) 374-3761.

SQUABBLES Tuesday-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. THE WHO'S TOMMY through Sunday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Curtain: 7 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20-$50. (501) 378-0405 or (866) 684-3737.

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ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE FESTIVAL Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Macbeth, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Taming of the Shrew, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday. The Producers, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday. Tickets: $10-$25. Meet the Cast party after show, Friday, Mickey's Bluefish Grill, 755 Club Lane, Conway. www.arkshakes.com or (501) 450-3265.

CALL FOR DIRECTORS through June. For Conway Community Arts 2010 season. Send cover letter, resume and two possible production titles to Vic Quinn, Box 186, Conway, Ark. 72033 or vquinn@farmersagent.com. (501) 327-5770.

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 LITTLE MERMAID 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. ASU Summer Children's Theatre production. Tickets: advance $5, at the door $7. (870) 972-2781.

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, Monday, July 3, 8, 11, 16; Manon, Saturday, Wednesday, July 6, 10, 12, 17; Albert Herring, today, Tuesday, July 2, 5, 9, 15; Chamber music, July 13; Opera scenes, July 14. July 3 and 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.

SEUSSICAL, JR. 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Center on the Square, 111 W. Arch St., Searcy. Tickets: advance $8, at the door $10. (501) 368-0111.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Big John Miller, Friday, $7. William Staggers, Saturday, $7. 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. Ben & Doug, Mr. Lucky, today. Ryan Cade, The Living Daylights, Friday. Josh Green, Mudflap Kings, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. 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. Hunter Hendrickson and Electric Touch, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $7, day of show $10. Sexy Saturday, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tripl3 Thr3at, T. Jones, Parker Bros Pro TBNN, Ynk Pimpin, 5 p.m. Sunday; advance $8, day of show $10. Back Seat Good-Bye, 7 p.m. Monday, $7. Nik Parks, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $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. The Sandman, through Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, $7. Dano Sullivan, Wednesday-July 4; 7 p.m. only on July 4. 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. RiverTop Party Series, 8 p.m. Fridays through July 24 except July 3, $5; Goodspeed and DJ Ugly Ed, Friday. 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. Hill Country Revue, 9 p.m. today, $10. (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

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. Justin Moore, 8 p.m. Friday; advance $16, at the door $20. Slave to the Metal Music Festival, 7 p.m. Saturday; advance $10, at the door $12. www.thevillagelive.com or (501) 570-0300.

VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Battle of the Bands Day 4, 8 p.m. today, $5. Pink Spiders with Magic Hassle, 8 p.m. Friday, $10. Living Sacrifice with Ashes of Augustine and Dreading Sundown, 8 p.m. Saturday; advance $12, day of show $15. Emmure with By a Show of Hands and Hollywood Homicide, 7 p.m. Wednesday; advance $12, day of show $14. (501) 375-8466.

WEST END 215 N. Shackleford Road. Pail CD Release Party, Friday. GoodSpeed, Saturday. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.

WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. The Lonely H's, Tuesday. Bands start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. 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. Brian Martin, today. Opal Fly, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. The Extraordinaires, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. Vago, Monarch Box, Tuesday. Down the Bottle Band, God City Destroyers, Jessica Seven, 8 p.m. July 7, free. 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. DW & The Gamblers, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday. Midnight Express, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday. 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 June 25, 2009 at 2:38 a.m.