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 www.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 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. “World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed,” through July 5; $22, ages 60 and older $20, college students $18, military $15, children $14, children 5 and under free. Museum School classes and workshops, $20-$220; Museum School workshops available for children and adults; call for schedule. Collectors Show & Sale, Dec. 4-Jan. 3. “Exotic Lands: Europe Imagines Egypt and the East,” through Sunday. “Building the Collection: Gustave Courbet,” through Jan. 17. “Foundation Collection,” “Masterworks,” “Currents in Contemporary Art,” Paul Signac, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 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. 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. Works by Sui Hoe Khoo, through Feb. 13. 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

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

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

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

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “Arkansas: A Cross Section” with works by Daniel Coston, through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. FREE

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. “Light Coming Into the World” exhibit, Dec. 6-March 1; entry deadline Dec. 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 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. World AIDS Day display of AIDS quilt, 5 p.m. Nov. 30-5 p.m. Dec. 1. “Jewels to Jelly Beans: Treasures From the Presidential Vaults,” through Jan. 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. Holiday Art Show and Sale, through Jan. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. J.O. Buckley: Not a Retrospective; Southern Regionalists: Carroll Cloar, Thomas Hart Benton, Clementine Hunter; 20th century modern artists. Third Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

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. “Thresholds: Landscape, Memory and Architecture,” Jeri Hills and Deborah Warren, through Jan. 31. “Navigating Vernacular(s): Works by Lauren McEntire,” through Jan. 3. “Custom by Design: Contemporary Furniture Handmade in Arkansas,” through Jan. 10. “Eighth Annual Eclectic Collector From the Collection of Jim Gatling: A Whimsy of Treasures,” through Feb. 14. “Guns in Arkansas History,” through Jan. 31. “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 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Artist co-op studio gallery. Exhibit of 27 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422. FREE

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

M2 GALLERY Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. “Southern Made,” Lea Barton and William Goodman, through today. “The Interpreted Line,” Ann and Amy Laser, Friday-Dec. 16; reception, 6-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “Lee and Grant,” through Jan. 9. “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 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. “Artifacts Showcase,” “Backyard Science,” through 2010. “Tech Lab,” “Imagination Station,” “Room to Grow,” animal shows, electric shows continuing. “Wiggle Worm Discoveries,” 10 a.m. Tuesday. Paws, Claws and Tails, first Saturday of the month. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 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. amod.org or (501) 396-7050.

MUSEUM SCHOOL HOLIDAY SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Hall of Industry, State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Arkansas Arts Center Museum School sale. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000. FREE

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Civil War living history event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Holiday Open House, 1-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Arkansas history webcast contest, through Jan. 4. “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. 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. 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.

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

STATE CAPITOL GALLERIES “Natural, National: The National Parks and Arkansas,” through today. Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. (501) 683-3187.

STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite C. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (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

TERRY HOUSE COMMUNITY GALLERY Seventh and Rock streets. “Reflections in Pastel,” Arkansas Pastel Society juried art exhibition, Dec. 4-Jan. 10; reception, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 4. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 372-4000. FREE

THEA FOUNDATION Fourth and Main streets, North Little Rock. “Southern Providence,” Nicholas D. Leopoulos. Hours: 8:30 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. “The Association for Creative Zoology,” Beauvais Lyons, through Friday. “Form Follows Function or Does It?” through Dec. 10. Senior exhibitions, through Dec. 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977. FREE

UALR WILLIAM H. BOWEN SCHOOL OF LAW LIBRARY 1201 McMath Ave. “Law in a Land Without Justice: Nazi Germany 1933-1945,” through July 31. Hours: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday. (501) 734-1007. 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. “Art & Science,” through Sunday. GPS Adventures Arkansas, through Dec. 30. 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. November exhibit: Richard Lee Barton and Roberta Katz-Messenger. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY — Mountain HoME Mountain Home. East African Art collection, through Nov. 30, Norma Wood Library. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday. (870) 508-6130.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 110 Cooley Drive, Jonesboro. “Portals of the Soul,” through July 2011. “Exploring the Frontier,” through March 27. 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 blast

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Hands-on art festival for children aged 4-18. Tickets: $5. artblasths.org or (501) 625-3992.

ART CHURCH STUDIOS 301 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Knitter group, 6-8 p.m. Mondays. 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. Christmas crafts for kindergarten-sixth grade, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5; members $20, nonmembers $25. Instrument-making class for kindergarten-sixth grade, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 12; members $20, nonmembers $25. Abstract art and wood sculpture by Robyn Horn, through Feb. 12. “Illusion Confusion,” through January. “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.

BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS McCastlain Hall, Room 145, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Juried Senior Exhibition, through Dec. 3. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793. 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.

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: Flights Into Fancy, noon-1 p.m. Friday. “Inspired by Place: The Illustrations of Cara Armstrong and Ard Hoyt,” through Jan. 3. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today 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

DDP GALLERy 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. “Project Feed Local,” through Saturday. Hours: noon-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (479) 442-0001.

DEAN B. ELLIS LIBRARY Arkansas State University, 108 Cooley Drive, Jonesboro. Life and achievements of U.S. Sen. Thaddeus Caraway, through Wednesday. Hours: 7 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2803.

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. “Conjuratin the Blues,” George Hunt, through Nov. 28. “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. Tuesday-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 exhibit. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972. FREE

EUREKA SPRINGS FALL ART SHOW 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29, Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Eureka Springs. (479) 981-0573.

fairfield bay library 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Connie Hood, through Jan. 7. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476. FREE

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND East Square Plaza, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. Works by Leon Niehues, Group Show: The Gift of Art, handcrafted art, through Nov. 28. (479) 925-8862.

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. 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

fort smith museum of history 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Book signing: Up on Crowley’s Ridge, Wayne Hancock, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. “Peer Into the Past: Historic Images of Fort Smith,” through Dec. 31. “In the Shadow of the Gallows,” through Aug. 1. Admission: adults $5, ages 6-15 $2, ages 6 and under free. (479) 783-7841.

FRESH AIR YOGA STUDIO AND ART GALLERY 358 Main St., Clinton. “Engaging Hands, Creative Minds,” Friday-March 19; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (501) 745-2266. 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. Lights on the Landscape, 5-9 p.m. Saturday. 31; $5.50, children 6-12 $3.50. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $8.75, ages 55 and older $7.75, children 6-12 $4.50. garvangardens.org or (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

GUACHOYA CULTURAL ART CENTER 1625 U.S. 65 at the intersection of U.S. 82 south, Lake Village. Christmas Marketplace, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, $7; pictures with Santa, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, 2-5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. (870) 265-6077. FREE

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. “The Piggott Connection,” “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. Taste of the Holidays, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 6; advance $45, at the door $50. 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. Artwork of Natural Expressions Studio Artist exhibit under direction of Amy Hill-Imler, through Dec. 7. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 884-6100. FREE

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY CREATIVE CENTER Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Child and adult art classes for fall, call for schedule, $10-$115. (479) 571-2706.

OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. North Central Arkansas Artist League exhibit, through January. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. (501) 745-6615.

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. FREE

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

REGIONAL ARTS CENTER Fourth Street and Texas Boulevard, Texarkana. “Watercolor Views of WWII,” Robert Andrew Parker, through Dec. 5. “Small Works on Paper,” through Dec. 5. “Young Arkansas Artists,” through Dec. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday. (903) 792-4992. FREE

RICIANO ART GALLERY 833 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Paintings, drawings, photographs and sculpture by local, national and international artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 339-3751. free

RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. “Main Street in Black and White,” photography exhibit, through Dec. 31; reception, 5-7 p.m. today. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 762-1744. FREE

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Holiday Open House, Nov. 29. 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. 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 ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY 100 E. University St., Magnolia. November: “Don’t Call Me Pretty,” poster exhibition by Art Chantry. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 235-5011. FREE

SOUTHERN TENANT FARMERS UNION MUSEUM Chicago and Frisco streets, Tyronza. Exhibits on tenant farming. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. 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

ZEPHYR BLEVINS ART GALLERY Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. (479) 631-8988.

Dance

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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 with Raye, 6-7 p.m. $10 an hour for six weeks. captivegoddess@yahoo.com or (501) 554-1200.

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.

DANCE HARVEST 8 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Department of Theatre Arts and Dance production. Tickets: $7, ages 65 and older and students $5. (501) 569-3456.

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.

GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Moscow Ballet performance. Tickets: $27.50-$67.50; retired, reserve or active military personnel get free child’s ticket with one normal-priced adult ticket when purchased at box office. (800) 745-3000.

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.

THE NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Ballet Arkansas production with music by Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Mount St. Mary Academy. Tickets: $20-$52. (501) 666-1761. Sunday matinee preceded by Nutcracker Tea, 12:15 and 1:45 p.m.; $32, children 5-12 $22, children 4 and under free. (501) 223-5150.

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.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES Mondays through Nov. 30, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Beginner class, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate, 8-9 p.m. Cost: $60, ages 12-18 $25. (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.

COMMUNITY DANCE first and third Fridays of the month, Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs. Lessons, 7 p.m. Dancing, 8 p.m. (501) 617-6042.

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.

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.

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

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. 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

heifer moo-vie 3 p.m. second Sunday of the month through December, 1 World Ave. (501) 907-2697. FREE

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. Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs, through July 5; 10 a.m. and noon Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Friday, noon and 4 p.m. Saturday; $7.75, ages 60 and older $6.75, children 3-12 $5.75. (501) 376-4629.

Letters

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS READING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE today-Friday, Statehouse Convention Center. Speakers, workshops, signings. Registration: $175; lunch today, $25, Friday luncheon, $30. arareading.org or (866) 930-7323.

BOOK SIGNINGS 5:30 p.m. Friday, Starving Artist Cafe, 411 Main St., North Little Rock; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 27, Panera Bread Co., 11525 Cantrell Road. The Doll Iin the Wall, Thea Phipps. theaphipps.com or (479) 409-4175.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM’S MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St. Family Fun Night, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. After-School Antics, 4 p.m. Thursdays. Toddler Storytime, 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Saturday Afternoon Fun, 3 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 918-3000. FREE

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HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. “Voices From Down Yonder,” Reader’s Theater with collection of authors geared toward children and young adult readers, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, Benson Auditorium; $15, deadline Nov. 28. (501) 279-5107.

OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST SCREENWRITING COMPETITION deadline Dec. 1. Entry fee: $20. Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, Ark. 72550. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.

Music

Central Arkansas

THE APOSTLES 6 p.m. Sunday, Western Hills United Methodist Church, 4601 Western Hills. Donations accepted. (501) 796-8817. FREE

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Mondays of the month, Khalil’s Pub, 110 S. Shackleford Road. Musicians welcome. Must be 21. arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE

ARKANSAS CHAMBER SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4501 Rahling Road; 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 Louisiana St. “That Special Time of Year,” Christmas concert. Tickets: $10-$18. ar-chambersingers.org or (501) 377-1121.

BENEFIT ORGAN CONCERT 8 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. David Higgs performs. Benefits Arkansas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Injury Prevention Program. Donations accepted. (501) 661-0197.

CASTING CROWNS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $19-$76.75. (800) 745-3000.

CHRISTMAS KALEIDOSCOPE 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Second Baptist Church Downtown, 222 E. Eighth St. Little Rock Wind Symphony concert. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students $5. (501) 666-0777.

DAUGHTRY 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $31.25-$41.25. (800) 745-3000.

FACE 2 FACE WITH ELTON JOHN & BILLY JOEL 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $53.25-$98.75. (800) 745-3000.

JINGLE BELL (LITTLE) ROCK 2 p.m. Dec. 19, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra family concert and children’s fair. Tickets: $6-$15. (501) 666-1761.

A LEAHY FAMILY CHRISTMAS 8 p.m. Dec. 18-19, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Pops Live! Series. Tickets: $17-$72. (501) 666-1761.

MESSIAH COMMEMORATIVE CONCERT 7 p.m. Dec. 4, First Pentecostal Church, 1401 Calvary Road, North Little Rock. Arkansas Choral Society and Concert Choir of the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Tickets: $15, students $8, children under 12 free. (501) 376-8484.

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

RAVISHING RAVEL 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra River Rhapsodies Series. With Rockefeller Quartet. Tickets: $28. (501) 666-1761.

RIVER CITY MEN’S CHORUS 3 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi St. Holiday! concert. Doors open one hour before performance. (501) 377-1080.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $25-$61. (800) 745-3000.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Guitar Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. (501) 569-3294. FREE

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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ROCK-N-ROLL BUFFET 9 p.m. Nov. 27, Low Key Arts Building, 118 Arbor St., Hot Springs. Benefits Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival. Seven bands perform. Tickets: $7. (501) 282-9057.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Piano recital by Robert Henry, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Riceland Hall. (870) 972-2308. “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” Blind Boys of Alabama, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Riceland Hall. Tickets: $20 and $30, ASU faculty and staff $16 and $24, ages 65 and older and students $15 and $23, ASU students $6 and $10. (870) 972-2781.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 228 Spring St., Hot Springs. Hot Springs-Arkadelphia Chamber Orchestra strings perform. Hot Springs Music Club presentation. (501) 525-1127. FREE

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

THE 5 BROWNS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-4, Woodlands Auditorium, Hot Springs Village. Hot Springs Village Concert Association presentation. Tickets: $25. (501) 922-4231.

HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Harding University Jazz Band with Bill Carrothers, 7 p.m. today, $3. (501) 279-4343. FREE

JAMEY JOHNSON AND RANDY HOUSER 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Summit Arena, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Tickets: $28. (501) 321-2027.

KORNER KAFE 20204 U.S. 62, Gateway. Jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. (479) 721-5370. FREE

MID-SOUTH OPRY Keathley Plaza, U.S. 64 East, Conway. Charlie Rich Jr., 7 p.m. Saturday; advance $20, at the door $25; food included. (501) 327-6779.

O’SUSANNA CONCERTS That Bookstore in Blytheville, 316 W. Main St., Blytheville. Buddy Mondlock, 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets: $10. (870) 763-3333.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. OBU Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Monday. (870) 245-5129. FREE

THE SNOWMAN 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra concert. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older $10, students $5, children under 10 free. (800) 792-0521.

THREE REDNECK TENORS CHRISTMAS SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $19-$22. (479) 788-7300.

TOBYMAC 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Convocation Center, Arkansas State University, Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. With Relient K, B. Reith and Stephanie Smith. Tickets: advance $22-$35, day of show $27-$40. (800) 972-2781.

TUTUS AND TINSEL 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Conway Symphony Orchestra with Arkansas Festival Ballet. Tickets: $5-$35. (501) 450-3265.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. A Viennese Christmas with New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra and soloists, 2 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets: $30-$35. (501) 450-3265.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONVENTION 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, McArthur Assembly of God, 3501 John Harden Drive, Jacksonville. Music, speakers. Cost: $25, groups $20, concert $10. (501) 827-8006.

BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR through Dec. 18, Pulaski, Lonoke and White counties. Provide gifts to needy senior citizens. Gift-wrapping, Dec. 17. beasantatoasenior.com or (501) 758-7340.

BIG JINGLE JUBILEE HOLIDAY PARADE 3 p.m. Dec. 5, state Capitol. Parade along Broadway and Capitol Avenue. Lighting ceremony, fireworks. (501) 835-3399. FREE

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 7 a.m.-noon Dec. 5, Children’s Hall, Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Santa Claus arrives on firetruck, breakfast, crafts, music. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 364-1476.

A CAPITOL EVENT 5 p.m. Dec. 5, The Little Rock Club, Fourth Street and Broadway. Arkansas Chamber Singers event. Dinner, silent auction, view of fireworks. Tickets: $100. ar-chambersingers.org or (501) 377-1121.

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

CHRISTMAS IN THE QUARTER 2-5 p.m. Dec. 6, Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Louisiana St. Music, art, tour of homes. Tickets: $20. qqumc.org or (501) 375-1600.

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

FESTIVAL OF TREEs Dec. 3-5, Statehouse Convention Center. Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Auxiliary event. Stroll Through the Forest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, 1:30-4 p.m. Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5; $5, children 12 and under $3. Senior Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, free for ages 55 and older or 2 and under. Sugar Plum Ball, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, $35. Fashion Show and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 4, $50. Festival After Dark, 7 p.m. Dec. 4; advance $40, at the door $50. Breakfast with Santa, 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 5, $15. Tux ’n Trees, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, $200. carti.com or (501) 660-7634.

HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Celebration of Living Gifts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28. Lead by Example: Sustainable Practices for Your Business, 7-9 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 1; $95. (501) 907-2697.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON ICE 7 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. With Brian Boitano and champion skaters with music by REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield. Tickets: $46.75-$61.75. (800) 745-3000.

JACKSONVILLE HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT SALE noon-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Admission: $2, children ages 12 and under $1. (501) 982-2613.

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. 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. Photos with Santa, through Dec. 24. Baptist Health Medical Center health screenings, 7:30-9:30 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

MIRACLE LEAGUE FUNDRAISER Major League Training Camp for typical, athletic children ages 8-18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5, Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock; by Saturday $50-$75, after Saturday $65-$90. All-Star Major League Party, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 614 President Clinton Ave.; before Saturday $50, $80 per couple; after Saturday $65, $100 per couple. (501) 940-3405.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK CHRISTMAS PARADE 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Main Street, North Little Rock. (501) 758-1424. FREE

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 12-13, Petsmart, 3480 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Photos: $11.95. Benefits North Little Rock Animal Shelter. (501) 607-4887.

REGIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday, Donaghey Student Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Registration, 7 a.m. Black belt meeting, 8 a.m. Tiny Tiger Competition, 8:30 a.m. Opening ceremony and demo, 9:30 a.m. Tournament, 10 a.m. Registration: $35. Spectators: $5, children 3 and under free. (501) 375-5507.

A ROLLER DERBY STORY 5 p.m. Dec. 6, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut Off. Central Arkansas Roller Derby vs. PrissKilla Prezleys of Memphis. Tickets: $10, children 10 and under free. (501) 758-9269.

sandwiching in history tours noon Dec. 4, Reutlinger House, 2005 S. Spring St. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott. Archaeological Excavation Tours, 10 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday; $5, children 6-12 $4. (501) 961-9442.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 3-6 p.m. Nov. 28, The Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway. Performances, Santa’s arrival, train and carriage rides, lighting. (501) 821-5552.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. “Giving Circles: Using Our Collective Power for Strategic Impact” workshop presented by Clinton School and Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, reservations required. (501) 537-0918. Lectures: David Walker, noon Friday; Richard Fredrizzi, noon Monday. (501) 683-5239. FREE

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Community Giving Day for Easter Seals, today. What Can We Recycle? 1 p.m. Saturday. Gluten Free First Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. first Friday of every month. Eating Healthy on a Budget, 1 p.m. first and last Saturday of the month. (501) 312-2326. FREE

WINE RESERVE DINNER 6:30-9 p.m. today, Governor’s Mansion, 1800 Center St. Wildwood Park for the Arts event. Tickets: $200. (501) 821-7275.

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ALMA CHRISTMAS PARADE 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, downtown Alma. (479) 632-4127. FREE

CHILI COOK-OFF AND LIGHTING 1 p.m. Tuesday, Exchange Street Parking Plaza, downtown Hot Springs. Admission: $3. (501) 624-3370.

CIRQUE SHANGHAI: BAI XI 7:30 p.m. Monday, Perot Theatre, 219 Main St., Texarkana. Tickets: $8-$47. (903) 792-4992.

CLASSIC CAR CRUISE 3 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Cash’s White River Hoedown, 505 Sylamore Ave., Mountain View. Cruise, parade, music, comedy shows. Donations requested. whiteriverhoedown.com or (870) 664-0196 or (800) 759-6474.

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

DIGITAL PLANETARIUM SHOW 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 13, Reynolds Planetarium, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia. Tickets: $3. (870) 230-5006.

ENCHANTED LAND OF LIGHTS AND LEGENDS 6-9 p.m. through Dec. 31, Pine Bluff Regional Park, off U.S. 65, Pine Bluff. Donations accepted. pineblufffestival.org or (800) 536-7660.

EUREKA SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE 6 p.m. Dec. 4, Spring Street, Eureka Springs. (479) 253-8737. FREE

EUREKA SPRINGS CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES 3-8 p.m. Dec. 5, Eureka Springs. Tickets: advance $15, day of tour $20, children 12 and under free. (800) 638-7352 or (479) 253-9417.

FALL ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Eureka Springs. Preview show and sale, 5:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 253-7551.

FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 1900 Tyler St., Conway. The Fourth Candle free world religion study group, 2-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 13. Beginner’s yoga group, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (501) 327-7482. FREE

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

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, College Church of Christ, 712 E. Race St., Searcy. Decorating and gift ideas. White County Extension Homemakers event. Registration, 8:45 a.m. (501) 268-5394. FREE

HOLIDAY JUBILEE 7-10 p.m. Friday, Russellville Country Club, 186 Country Club Place, Russellville. Auctions, dancing, music by Jazz Reunion Band. Benefits Arkansas River Valley Arts Center. Tickets: $50. (479) 968-2452.

JACKSONPORT STATE PARK 205 Avenue St., Newport. Holiday Gala Ball, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday; $8, couples $14, children 12 and under free. (870) 523-2143.

KEYSTONE GOBBLE TROT 8 a.m. Saturday, Boys & Girls Club of Alma, 410 E. Main St., Alma. 5K run/walk. Registration: $25. (479) 632-2070.

KOKOCI CHAPTER MEETING OF ARKANSAS ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 7 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Archeological Survey Building, 2475 N. Hatch Ave., Fayetteville. “Remembering Ferguson,” Pritam Chowdhury. (479) 575-3556. FREE

LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Educational and nature programs. Nature Tales, 2 p.m. Saturdays. (479) 967-5516. free

LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Dutch oven cooking workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday; $15, couples $20, reservations required. (501) 767-8148.

LIGHTS OF THE DELTA Monday-Dec. 29, Arkansas Aeroplex, Blytheville. Monday, bring canned goods or new unwrapped toy worth $5 or more. Admission: $10 per car, Tuesdays $5. lightsofthedelta.com or (870) 762-9788.

LIGHTS OF THE OZARKS Saturday-Dec. 31, downtown square, Fayetteville. Parade, 6 p.m. Saturday. (800) 766-4626.

MADRIGAL FEASTE 7 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Centennial Valley Country Club, 1600 Centennial Club Drive, Conway. University of Central Arkansas Chamber Singers perform. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $40. (501) 450-3265.

MERCHANTS’ OPEN HOUSE 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Main Street, Clarksville. (479) 754-2340.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASS 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 9 Oak St., Rogers. (479) 616-8043. FREE

MOUNTAIN HOME CHRISTMAS PARADE 6 p.m. Dec. 4, downtown Mountain Home. Parade, tree-lighting, music. (870) 425-5111. FREE

OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Craft Village extended season, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Dec. 19. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $10, children ages 6-12 $6. (870) 269-3851.

PETIT JEAN STATE PARK 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton. Mountain Rendezvous, Nov. 27-29. petitjeanstatepark.com or (501) 727-5441. FREE

POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK Arkansas 25, Powhatan. Gourds: The Versatile Plant! intermediate workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, $20. (870) 878-6765.

PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK 506 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove. Spin-A-Round meetings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. (479) 846-2990. FREE

ROGERS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE 7 p.m. Dec. 7, downtown Rogers. “A Dickens Christmas” theme. (479) 936-5487. FREE

SANTA IN THE PARK 5 p.m. Nov. 27, Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs. Music, hot chocolate, carolers. (479) 253-8737.

TAI CHI & COSMOS CHI KUNG 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 15840 Wilson Branch Drive, Chester. With Sifu Anthony Korahais. Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan, Friday. Cosmos Chi Kung I, Saturday. Cosmos Chi Kung II, Sunday. Cost: $175 per class; $100 per class for two classes. (888) 369-0049.

TIM HAWKINS COMEDY NIGHT 7:30 p.m. Friday, Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club, 560 N. Rupple Road, Fayetteville. Benefits Prairie Grove Bighouse Youth Outreach. Tickets: $20. (479) 445-2254.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT MORRILTON 1537 University Blvd., Morrilton. Christmas Ornaments for Children, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 1 and 8; $20, deadline Nov. 30. (501) 977-2078.

walks through history tours 11 a.m. Dec. 5, Historic Smyrna Church and Cemetery, Searcy. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880. FREE

WINTER WONDERLAND ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27-28, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. (501) 262-3651.

WOOL AND WHEEL HANDSPINNING GUILD 10 a.m.-noon third Saturday of every month, Ozark Folkways Heritage Center, Winslow. (479) 634-3791.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DUCK CALLING CONTEST AND WINGS OVER THE PRAIRIE FESTIVAL Saturday-Nov. 28, Stuttgart. Contests, carnival, arts and crafts, sporting collectibles show, exhibits, Super Retriever Series. stuttgartarkansas.com or (870) 673-1602.

Theater

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AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 3 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Tickets: $15, students $5, UALR students free with reservations. Dec. 4 performance $50. (501) 569-8993.

IN A DARK, DARK HOUSE through Saturday, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $10. (501) 374-3761.

THE LAST WHITE CLASS Dec. 4-19, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $10. (501) 374-3761.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, MOUSE! Dec. 4-20, Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14, children under 12 $11. (501) 372-4000.

PHANTOM OF THE PHARAOH 6:15 p.m. Friday, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Egyptian murder mystery dinner theater. Tickets: $49. (501) 868-7287.

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FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACT PLAYS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3, Bridges/Larson Theatre, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Dec. 1: Variations on the Death of Trotsky, The One-Armed Man, Junk, The Spot. Dec. 2: Wanda’s Visit, Steven Spielberg, Waiting for Julia. Dec. 3: Foreplay or the Art of the Fugue, Light Years, A Ghost Story. (501) 450-5092.

GIANNI SCHICCHI 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Opera Theatre production. Tickets: $8. (870) 245-5563.

HOMEGIRLS 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts Auditorium, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Tickets: $10, children under 12 and college students $5; Friday $12; UAPB students today $2. (870) 575-8428.

THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD ... OR ... A TALE OF TIGHT TIGHTS through Sunday, The Imperial Dinner Theatre, 1401 Arkansas 304 E., Pocahontas. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes one hour later. Tickets: $21.95, students $19.95; show only $12, students $10. (870) 892-0030.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET 7 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Royal Players and Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students $5. (501) 315-5483. Dinner theater and night at Arlington hotel, Nov. 27 and 28, Arlington Hotel, downtown Hot Springs. Cost: $175. (501) 623-7771.

THE NEW GREAT PASSION PLAY Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 19, 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Dinner begins 5 p.m. Tickets: $27, children 6-15 $17. www.greatpassionplay.com or (800) 882-7529.

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. ozarkmountainhoedown.com or (479) 253-7725.

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

SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia. Tickets: $6, HSU students free. (501) 230-5291.

THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, The Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Tickets: $5. (870) 762-1744.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Wine tasting with Bruce Cochran, 5:30-7 p.m. today, $10. Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio, 8:30 p.m. today, $5. The Sallings Family Band, Friday, $7. Brenda & Ellis Feline Urban Rescue and Rehome fundraiser, Saturday, $10. Gene Rush, Monday. Science Cafe, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Dave Williams and Company, Wednesday, $5. Wine and Dine Weekends: music by Michael Carenbauer and others and special wine features, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays at Vieux Carre. 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. Jam session with Carl Mouton, Tuesdays, free. Shows at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.

JUANITA’S 1300 S. Main St. Steve Azar with Trey Hawkins Band, 10 p.m. Friday; advance $12, day of show $15. Unknown Hinson with The Hi-Balls, 9:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $15, day of show $18. Breathe Carolina with Cash Cash, Fight Fair, Kill Paradise, Stephen Jerzak, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $12, day of show $14. (501) 372-1228.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Allyn Ball, through Saturday. James Johann, Wednesday-Nov. 28. Food for Fun, Wednesday, free admission with canned food donation. Open mike contest, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 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.

REVOLUTION ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, 9 p.m. today, $15. Boom Kinetic, 9 p.m. Friday, $8. Pat Green, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $25, day of show $30. (501) 823-0090.

STICKY FINGERZ CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Micky & The Motorcars, Charlie Shafter, 9 p.m. today; advance $8, day of show $10. Outformation, Interstate Buffalo, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $8. Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Free Verse, 9 p.m. Saturday, $15. Tigercity, Whale Fire, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $5. Wild Turkey Wigout #10 with Chris Denny & The Natives, Dawes, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $7. (501) 372-7707.

THE VILLAGE Asher and University avenues. Emilie Autumn, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $15, at the door $20. Insane Clown Posse with The Dayton Family and The Flameing Daeth Fearies, 7 p.m. Sunday. Anberlin, Kingsdown, Falcon Scott, 8 p.m. Monday; advance $13, at the door $16. thevillagelive.com or (501) 570-0300.

WEST END 215 N. Shackleford Road. Big Stack, Friday. Pail, Saturday. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.

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MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Star & Micey, 9 p.m. today. The Yazoo Shakes CD release party, Saturday. New Music Tuesdays, free. Paul Sammons, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. (501) 321-0909.

This article was published November 19, 2009 at 5:59 a.m.

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