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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 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. Young Arkansas Artists, through Sunday. "Focus on the Collection: Arthur Dove," Friday-July 5. "Building the Collection: Andy Goldsworthy," through July 9. "Ben Whitehouse: Observation," and works by Jun Kaneko, June 5-Aug. 2. Lecture: Ben Whitehouse's Observations, 6 p.m. June 4. "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 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. Friday-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
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.
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. (501) 224-1335. 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
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 Commerce St. Works by more than 35 Arkansas artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. www.butlercenter.org/arts or (501) 918-3090. FREE
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 currently 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. "Guns in Arkansas History," through Jan. 31. "Jeremy Estill: Changing Lanes," through June 7. "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. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (501) 374-1957. FREE
LOCAL COLOUR 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. Artist co-op studio gallery. Exhibit of 20 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-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. "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: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-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. "Science & Art," through Aug. 9. "Imagination Station," continuing. "Room to Grow," continuing. "Wiggle Worm Discoveries," 10 a.m. Tuesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Saturday Discoveries classes, 1-4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month; ages 5-12. Admission: $8, ages 65 and older and ages 1-12 $7, children under 1 admitted free. Free admission for entire family second Sunday of each month. (501) 396-7050.
NORTON ARTS CONSERVATION STUDIO AND ARTIST'S SHOWCASE 1206 Main St. Works by William McNamara, Louis and Elsie Freund, through June 3. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 372-1886.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Arkansas Statehood Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6. Preserve Our Past Historic Preservation Art Contest winners, through May 31. "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's 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
PENNINGTON STUDIOS/CLAYTIME 417 Main St., North Little Rock. "In Celebration of the Tulip - Art Show and Sale," by local artists, to benefit Argenta Downtown Council, through May 30. Hours by appointment. (501) 375-3515.
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. 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.
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: 11 a.m.-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. North Little Rock School District Elementary School Art Show, through May 29. 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. Congressional High School Art Competition, through June 4. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977. FREE
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. World War II watercolor exhibit by Robert Andrew Parker, through May 30. 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. 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 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
ARTS AND CRAFTS CORNER OPEN HOUSE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 29, Fairfield Bay Village Mall, 358 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Demonstrations, refreshments. (501) 884-6278. 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: Mad Labs, June 15-19, $120-$150; Illusion Confusion, July 27-31, $120-$150. ARTshop: Mixed Media Collage, for ages 8-18, June 22-26, $120-$150. "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. 12th Anniversary Exhibit, through May 30. 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. "Through the Needle's Eye," through Aug. 9. ArtBuzz: Parallel Lines, 11 a.m.-noon today. 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. "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. Small Works on Paper, through Friday. Artistry in America discussion group, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Art classes for adults and children, through May; call for schedule and cost. 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
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. Mustangs on the Mountain Show and Shine, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. 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 June 29. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 884-6100. FREE
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. May featured artists: Phil Leonard and Maura Miller. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 636-0417. FREE
POSTER CONTEST For Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival, Helena-West Helena. Deadline June 1. (870) 816-1106 or (870) 816-1111.
RICIANO ART GALLERY 1101 Oak St., Conway. New paintings and sculpture. Art After Hours, 5-9 p.m. first Tuesday of the month. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 339-3751. free
RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Summer workshops for ages 8-15: digital photography, 1-3 p.m. art comic and drawing, 3-5 p.m. Fridays June 5-July 31, free. Works by Suzanne Churchill, through May. 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 June 30. Exhibit presentation with Marjorie J. Hunter, 7 p.m. today. 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
ZARKS GALLERY 67 Spring St., Eureka Springs. "Street Party," Shelley and Michael Buonaiuto, Saturday. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays in May. (479) 253-2626. FREE
Dance
Central Arkansas
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.
COPPELIA 2 p.m. May 30-31, 7:30 p.m. May 30, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Arkansas Festival Ballet production. Tickets: by May 29 $20, students $15; at the door $25, students $20. www.arkansasdance.org or (501) 227-5320.
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 8-9p.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. Admission: members $5, guests $6. BYOB. (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
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FRIDAY NITE FLICK sunset, June 5, Dupree Park, 1700 Redmond Road, Jacksonville. Kung Fu Panda. (501) 982-0818 or (501) 982-4171. FREE
GLENN BECK'S COMMON SENSE TOUR 7 p.m. June 4 and June 11, Breckenridge Village 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive; Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Tickets: June 4 $20, June 11 $18. www.fathomevents.com or (501) 776-2282 (Benton) or (501) 224-0990 (Breckenridge).
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.
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SILVER MOON CINEMA Oak and Locust streets, Conway. Bike-In Night, at dusk, May 30. Admission free but $1 charity donation accepted. www.conwayparks.com or (501) 450-6186.
T TAURI FILM FESTIVAL AND MOVIE CAMP July 20-Aug. 1, locations around Batesville. Call for schedule and tuition. 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
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 Commerce St. Third Thursday book talks, noon-1 p.m. every third Thursday of the month. Bring your lunch. (501) 918-3032. 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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GIVE A CAREGIVER A BREAK ESSAY CONTEST through June 15. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care of Pulaski, Lonoke and White counties and Caring Today magazine. www.caringtoday.com or (888) 296-2411.
INDIAN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 337 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay. Book review: 1 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Dutch-treat lunch at noon. (501) 884-3778. FREE
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
TEACHERS AS WRITERS WORKSHOP June 15-19, Harding University, Searcy. Workshops, sessions. Cost: $600. (501) 279-5107.
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
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.
ARKANSAS FLYER 7 p.m. today, University Theater, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Variety show with Amy Garland, Kevin Kerby, Billy Jones Bluez, Invisible Radio Theater, David B. Treadway. Tickets: $10, UALR students $5, children 12 and under free. (501) 569-8485.
MERLE HAGGARD 7 p.m. June 7, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Tickets: $30-$50. (501) 975-7575.
HALLELUJAH HARMONY 6 p.m. May 31, Western Hills United Methodist Church, 4601 Western Hills Ave. Southern gospel quartet concert. Donations accepted. (501) 565-2384. 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. Christopher Denny, today. Jordan Atwater and Carl Mouton, 9 p.m. Friday. Kevin Gordon, 9 p.m. Saturday. Andy Bilinski, 8 p.m. Wednesday. Pope County Bootleggers, 9 p.m. May 28. Hanky Pank, 9 p.m. May 30. (501) 663-6336. FREE
TOP OF THE ROCK CHORUS 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays through June 16, Woolly Auditorium, Arkansas School for the Blind, 2600 W. Markham St. Invitation to interested women singers to attend rehearsals. (501) 258-1389.
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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
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.
CLASSIC COUNTRY CONNECTION 7:30 p.m. June 6, Rialto Theater, 215 E. Broadway, Morrilton. Performers include Leona Williams, Leon Rausch. Tickets: $15. (501) 477-9955 or (501) 893-2250.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC June-July, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Music lessons for music students, all ages and skill levels. 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
EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES WEEKEND May 28-31, locations in Eureka Springs. Ticket prices vary. Full pass: $235. www.eurekaspringsblues.com or (888) 855-7823.
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.
HOT SPRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL May 31-June 13, Hot Springs. Concerts, master classes. www.hotmusic.org or (501) 623-4763.
KASU BLUE MONDAY CONCERTS 7 p.m. first Monday of the month, Sheffield's Restaurant, Main Street, downtown Jonesboro. (870) 972-2200. FREE
LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, 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. The Charlie Daniels Band, 7 p.m. May 30. 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.
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
PAIL 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, 2500 S. Main St., Hope. Benefits Junior Auxiliary of Hope. Admission: $5. (870) 722-6141.
PICKIN' IN THE PARK SERIES 6 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 24, Frisco Park, downtown Rogers. (479) 636-8204. FREE
DARIUS RUCKER 6 p.m. Friday, Arkansas Music Pavilion, Northwest Arkansas Mall, Fayetteville. Tickets: $20-$40. (479) 532-5787.
SOUND & FURY May 31-June 13, downtown Hot Springs. Hot Springs Music Festival series of concerts. Tickets: $5-$25, season pass $125. www.hotmusic.org or (501) 623-4763.
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
SYMPHONY ON THE SQUARE 7:30 p.m. Saturday, downtown square, El Dorado. South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performance. (800) 792-0521. FREE
TRACY LAWRENCE HOMECOMING CONCERT 7 p.m. June 6, Foreman High School Memorial Stadium, 700 Rocky Comfort St., Foreman. Benefits Tracy Lawrence Foundation. With Tracy Byrd, Richie McDonald and Zona Jones. Tickets: $15-$25. (870) 542-7557.
WAKARUSA MUSIC AND CAMPING FESTIVAL June 4-7, Mulberry Mountain, Ozark. Full pass: $159. www.wakarusa.com or (785) 749-3655.
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.
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 July 1. moyernorm@yahoo.com or (501) 525-0178 or (870) 941-8999.
CARTI TOUR DE ROCK June 13, Burns Park Soccer Complex, North Little Rock. Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute bicycle ride. Advanced ride, 7 a.m. Fun ride, 9 a.m. Registration: by June 1, $30, after June 1, $35; children ages 5-12 $5, children ages 4 and under free. (501) 296-3429.
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 5 p.m. Sunday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cutoff Road. Tickets: $10, children 10 and under free. (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 Strings music camp, June 22-26, $100. Summer Arts Camp, June 15-19 and Aug. 3-7, $155. www.ualr.edu/csa or (501) 569-3480.
CRUISIN' IN THE ROCK 6-9 p.m. May 29, 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
DINO DASH AND DISCOVERY FEST 8-11 a.m. May 30, Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave. 5K run/walk, 1K fun run, food, games, face painting, crafts. Registration: $25. (501) 396-7050.
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
5 CARAT BALL 6 p.m. today, Wally Allen Ballroom, Statehouse Convention Center. Dillard's and Club Red event benefits American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas. Silent auction, dinner, style show. Cost: $160. (501) 748-1030.
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.
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. ZooSnooze, 5:30 p.m. Friday-9 a.m. Saturday; members $30, nonmembers $35, registration required. 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
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 10 a.m. Monday, Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. Keynote address by Mike Beebe. (501) 992-0192. FREE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MEETINGS 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200. FREE
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS WALKS 9 a.m. May 30, Burns Park Soccer Fields, North Little Rock. (501) 661-1548. FREE
NIGHT AT THE REP 7 p.m. June 2, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Performance of The Who's Tommy, benefits Wolfe Street Foundation. Tickets: $25. www.wolfestreet.org or (501) 372-5662.
OZARK FOLK CENTER Mountain View. Jim & Suzanne, 7 p.m. May 29; $10, children 6-12 $6. (870) 269-3851.
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
RIVERFEST Friday-Sunday, downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. Tickets: three-day passes $25. www.riverfestarkansas.com or (501) 255-3378.
sandwiching in history tours noon June 5, East End Methodist Episcopal Church, 2401 E. Washington Ave., North Little Rock. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE
SAY IT LOUD TEEN GIRLS ART SHOWCASE SERIES For girls ages 12-18. Presentation, exhibit and book signing with children's book illustrator Cathy Ann Johnson, 6 p.m. today, Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center, 3805 W. 12th St. Publishing discussion, reading and signing with Jessica Care Moore, 6 p.m. May 29; music industry discussion, film viewing, drumming performance, DVD signing with Cora Coleman-Dunham, 6 p.m. June 4, Odell's Uptown Restaurant, 401 W. Capitol Ave. (501) 960-9799. FREE
SCOTT CONNECTIONS FUNDRAISER 4 p.m. June 6, Riverbend Home, 13707 Lower Steel Bend Road, Scott. Party barge tours, music, dinner, silent auction. Benefits Scott Plantation Settlement. Tickets: $60. (501) 663-4563.
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. Lectures: Dave Eggers, 6 p.m. today; Marion Nestle, 6 p.m. Wednesday; Kevin Johnson, May 28. (501) 683-5239. FREE
WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. 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.
YMCA SENIOR WELLNESS DAY 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Heflin YMCA Family Center, 6101 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Activities, speakers. (501) 758-3170. FREE
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL through November, Mountain View. Call for schedule and costs. www.arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS DELTA BYWAYS BANQUET 5:30 p.m. May 29, Paragould Community Center, 3404 Linwood Drive, Paragould. Silent auction, dinner, awards. Tickets: $25. (870) 972-2803.
ARKANSAS SPRING COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Center Blvd., Hot Springs. Admission: $8, children under 12 $4. (888) 860-9664.
BIG BASS FESTIVAL 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, De Queen, Gillham and Dierks lakes, De Queen area. Entry: $45. (870) 584-3225.
BRADLEY COUNTY PINK TOMATO FESTIVAL June 6-13, downtown Warren. Music, tournaments, arts and crafts, contests, car show, quilt show, talent show. (870) 226-5225.
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.
A DAY WITH JANET CARSON 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2, Student/Community Center, Arkansas State University-Newport. Gardening seminar. Cost: $15. Registration required. (870) 523-7450.
DEGRAY LAKE RESORT STATE PARK State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck. Keelboat Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 30. Boating safety course, 2-9 p.m. June 9. (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.
DRIVER SAFETY COURSE 12:30-4:30 p.m. today, Baptist Church, 49 W. Main St., Farmington. For senior citizens. Cost: $10. (479) 872-7285.
FARMERS' MARKET 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 31; 4-7 p.m. Mondays June 1-Aug. 31, Frisco Park, downtown Rogers. (479) 636-1743.
Farmers' Market 7 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays June 6-August, Spring Park, downtown Searcy. (501) 351-3179 or (501) 279-9007.
FULTON COUNTY HOMECOMING Friday-Saturday, downtown Salem. Barbecue dinner and dance Friday. Crafts, 5K race, contests, car, motorcycle and tractor show, parade, music, dance Saturday. Fees for some activities. (870) 895-4993.
HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Four Seasons Tea, 1-3 p.m. May 30, $20. 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 CHARLES STATE PARK Arkansas 25, Powhatan. Spring kayaking adventure, May 30, $30. Wildlife cruises, 3 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Sundays. (870) 878-6595.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Educational and nature programs. (479) 967-5516. free
LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Boating education course, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30. Natural Adventures day camp for ages 9-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 9-11, $50. (501) 767-9366.
LUM & ABNER FESTIVAL June 5-6, Janssen Park, Mena. Arts and crafts, car show, music. (479) 394-8355.
MAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS through May, Eureka Springs. Exhibits, activities, performances, events. www.eurekasprings.org or (479) 253-7333.
MOUNT IDA GOOD OLE DAYS Friday-Saturday, downtown Mount Ida. Gospel sing Friday. Food, arts and crafts, car and motorcycle show, music, Saturday. (870) 867-2723. FREE
MOUNT NEBO STATE PARK Arkansas 155 South, near Dardanelle. Summer camps: ages 9-11 June 1-4, ages 6-8 June 15-18; $85; deadline Saturday. (479) 229-3650. FREE
NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Central Mall, 5111 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. (479) 452-7927. FREE
NORTH ARKANSAS ANCESTOR FAIR June 5-6, Searcy County Fairgrounds, Marshall. Presentations, fair and swap meet. Admission: Friday sessions $10, Friday dinner $10, swap meet free. www.ancestorfair.us or (479) 442-3691.
ONE PARTICULAR HARBOR 7-11 p.m. June 6, The Fayetteville Town Center, Fayetteville Square, downtown Fayetteville. Benefits The Ryan Gibson Foundation leukemia research. Dinner, dance, auctions. Tickets: $75. (479) 571-1313.
PORTFEST ROLLIN' ON THE RIVER FESTIVAL June 5-6, Jacksonport State Park, Newport. Fishing derby, golf tournament, arts and crafts, fireworks, music. Armbands: $7-$15, children 6 and under free. www.newportarchamber.org or (870) 523-3618.
RED RIVER VALLEY ASSOCIATION TEXARKANA WATER RESOURCE CONFERENCE 8 a.m. May 28, La Crosse Hotel, 5100 N. Stateline Ave., Texarkana. Registration: by Friday $60, after Friday $70. (318) 221-5233.
SEARCH AND RESCUE COMPETITION 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Lake Dardanelle State Park, Marina Road, Dardanelle. Public invited to watch Coast Guard Auxiliary event. (501) 225-2842. FREE
SOLAR SPLASH daylight hours Wednesday-May 31, Lake Fayetteville, Fayetteville. Intercollegiate Solar Boating World Championship. (479) 595-9867. 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
SPRING BACK INTO RUNNING 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays through June 9, 24 Athletic Club, 5556 Village Drive, Benton. Running clinic for ages 12 and up. (501) 847-2474. FREE
SPRING RIVER CAR SHOW June 5-6, downtown Hardy. (870) 257-3378. FREE
STEAMBOAT DAYS June 3-6, downtown Des Arc. Music, bass tournament, chili cook-off, crawfish eating contest, children's activities, car show, fireworks. www.steamboatdays.net or (870) 256-5289.
THE STUDIO FOR THE ARTS SUMMER CAMPS June 8-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.
A TASTE OF OPERA 6 p.m. Wednesday, Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs. Dinner and entertainment. Cost: $40. (479) 253-8595.
TEA CUP AUCTION 4 p.m. May 30, Johnson County Fair Building, Oakland Street, Clarksville. Benefits Special Olympics and scholarships. (479) 754-5060. FREE
TOUR DE HOOT 8 a.m. May 30, 205 N. Washington St., McGehee. Bike ride of 25-100 miles. Benefits McGehee Boy's and Girl's Club. Registration: $40. (870) 222-8410.
UNITY FEST 3 p.m. May 30, Riverside Park, Batesville. Food, speakers, music, children's activities. Presented by John 3:16 Ministries. Tickets: $10. www.unityfestbatesville.com or (870) 799-2525.
walks through history tours 11 a.m. June 6, commercial historic district, downtown Hamburg. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE
WILLIAM CARL GARNER VISITOR CENTER Arkansas 25, west of Greers Ferry Dam near Heber Springs. Skinny Blair & Friends folk concert, 7 p.m. Saturday. Granny's Kitchen Band folk concert, 7 p.m. May 30. Arkansas Heritage Month exhibit, through May 31. Ross Photography Contest exhibit, through June 22. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 362-9067. FREE
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER CENTER Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton. Arts in the Air Professional Art Exhibit and Sale, through Monday. (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
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BIRTH 7 p.m. today-Friday, Haislip Arena Theatre, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. BOLD Little Rock production. Admission free; suggested donation $10. www.boldaction.org or (501) 663-2850.
Dearly Beloved through Saturday, 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.
OCEAN COMMOTION 6 p.m. June 5-6, 12-13, Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1321 S. Van Buren St. Dinner theater. Tickets: June 5 $13, children $6; other shows $18, ages 65 and older $15, children $8. (501) 661-1756.
OLIVER! June 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Curtain: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18, ages 65 and older and students $14. (501) 374-3761.
RABBIT HOLE 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $10. (501) 374-3761.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 28-30, 2 p.m. Sunday and May 31, Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 663-9494.
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EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL 7 p.m. May 28-30, 2 p.m. May 31, Woodlands Auditorium, Hot Springs Village. Tickets: $12. (501) 915-9866.
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.
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.
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE Friday-Saturday, May 29-30, Center on the Square, 111 W. Arch St., Searcy. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Curtain: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27, ages 65 and older $24, show-only $13.50. Matinee lunch, 12:30 p.m. May 31; $24, ages 65 and older $21. Pizza Playhouse, 6:30 p.m. today, $16. (501) 368-0111.
THEATRE CAMP 1-5 p.m. June 1-5, 8-12, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. For ages 8-18. Cost: members $120, nonmembers $150. (870) 536-3375.
YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUMMER PROGRAM June 22-July 16, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. For grades 3-12. Registration: by June 12 $275, June 13-19 $300. www.uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-5092.
Auditions
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DADDY'S DYIN' WHO'S GOT THE WILL? 6:30 p.m. June 1 and 2, Bob Courtway Middle School Media Center, 1200 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Conway Community Arts production, Aug. 6-9. No preparation required. (501) 733-6220.
GYPSY 6:30 p.m. today, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Prepare song. Production July 21-26. (870) 536-3375.
SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING 7 p.m. May 28, CenterStage Playhouse, 204 N. First St., Cabot. Roles for man and woman, late teens to mid-20s. Prepare song. (501) 941-2266 or (501) 539-0465.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Donna Massey and Blue Eyed Soul, Friday, $7. Ed Smith and Company, Saturday, $7. Jam session with Carl Mouton, Tuesday, free. Pope County Bootleggers, Wednesday, $5. Dr. Rex Bell Trio, May 28. Big John Miller, May 29, $7. The Highballs, May 30, $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; closed this Monday. 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. Greg Madden, Typhoid Mary, today. The Coverband, PG 13 The Band, Friday. The Crumbs, Mr. Lucky, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Almost Infamous, Wednesday. Ben & Doug, Afterglow, May 28. Ben & Doug, Left of Center, May 29. Greg Madden, Taylor Made, May 30. 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.
DOWNTOWN MUSIC 211 W. Capitol Ave. Zoroaster, Wednesday, advance $8, day of show $10. (501) 376-1819.ELECTRIC COWBOY 9515 Interstate 30. Longnecks for 75 cents, Friday. Early-bird special, Saturday. Karaoke, Sunday. Ladies night, Wednesday. Pool tournament, 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.
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. Sean Kent, 8 p.m. through Saturday, 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 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 Friday and July 3, $5. 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. Out of Ashes, 9 p.m. today, $5. Riverfest Party, Friday; with wristband $5, no wristband $10. American Princes, Saturday. Cowboy Mouth, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $10, day of show $12. Eli Young Band, 10 p.m. May 29. (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. Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses, 9 p.m. Friday; with Riverfest wristband $10, otherwise $15. Lucious Spiller Band, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, $5. The See, Grand Serenade, May 29. (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
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. A Plea for Mercy with Dean Heathen, Livid & Cradlescythe, 8:30 p.m. Friday, $7. The Burning Hotels, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $6. (501) 375-8466.
WEST END 215 N. Shackleford Road. South Bound, Friday. Tragikly White, Saturday. Six Strings Down, May 29. Max Taylor, May 30. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Uncle Lucius, 10 p.m. June 3, $15. 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. Sugarfree Allstars, May 29. WSNB, May 30. Kasey Kimmons acoustic, Tuesdays, free. Open mike blues jam, 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. NTO, Friday-Saturday. Robin Rogers, May 29-30. 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. Pool tournament and jam sessions, Wednesdays. (501) 882-7769.