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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
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. “Bigger, Better, More: The Art of Viola Frey,” Friday-Nov. 28; $7, children $4. “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf,” “Degrees of Density: Selections From the Flatfiles of the Kentler International Drawing Space,” through Sunday. “Foundation Collection,” “Masterworks,” “Currents in Contemporary Art,” Paul Signac, continuing. Lectures: “Emphatically Present: Viola Frey and Her Art,” Patterson Sims, 5:30 p.m. today, $5. Mexican Film Festival, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 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-Thursday. (501) 324-9530. FREE
ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave. Mid-Southern Watercolorists 2010 Annual Exhibition, through Aug. 28. “Raices,” by x3mex, through Nov. 30. 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.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5791. FREE
ARKANSAS TREASURER’S OFFICE Room 220, state Capitol. Paintings by Adrienne Collins, jewelry by Shannon Jeffery, watercolors and mixed media by Nancy Leigh Hillis, through Aug. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 682-1423. 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) 690-2193.
Artistic Edge 10020 N. Rodney Parham Road. Art classes for children and adults. Works by Joan Crews 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
BERNICE GARDEN ARTIST COMMUNITY AND MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 25, The Bernice Garden, Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive and South Main Street. (501) 350-4055.
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. “Canvas & Color,” LifeQuest class members, through Sept. 4. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. FREE
CANVAS COMMUNITY ART GALLERY 1111 W. Seventh St. Exhibit by local photographers, through Aug. 31. Hours: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and by appointment. (501) 940-9018.
CHROMA GALLERY 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Robin Roberts, Robert Reep, 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. Kumpuris Lecture Series: Arne Duncan, 6 p.m. Wednesday; reservations required. (501) 683-5239. “Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes & Hurricanes,” through Sept. 6. 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. Recent works by Becki Lamascus and Katherine Strause, through Sept. 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Light in the Landscape” by Roger Carlisle through Sept. 10. Southern Regionalists: Carroll Cloar, William Dunlap, Glennray Tutor, Donald Roller Wilson, Louis Freund. 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. “Aspects of Abstraction: Donnie Copeland and Gene Sparling,” through Oct. 31. “You Fit Into Me: Works by David Carpenter and Lindsey Maestri,” through Sept. 5. “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.
JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Exhibits on the 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, ages 5-18 $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
THE KAVANAUGH CO. 2017 Kavanaugh Blvd. American Art by 10 local artists. Art classes offered. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 372-3270.
THE KETZ GALLERY 705 Main St., North Little Rock. “Summertime Blues” birthday bash, 5-8 p.m. Friday. “View From the Road,” through Sept. 11. Works by local artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 529-6330. 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. August artist: Robin Parker. 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. Works by Danny Broadway, Lauren Embree jewelry, Todd Williams, David Walker, Chad Demoro and Morgan McMurry. 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. “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. midsouthernwatercolorists.com, watercolorist03@yahoo.com or (501) 224-2730. FREE
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Saturday Discoveries for grades K-6, 1-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month, $20. “Alice’s Wonderland,” through Sept. 6. “Exploring Frontiers,” through Sept. 26. “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. Pay What You Can Second Sundays. amod.org or (501) 396-7050.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. “Early Arkansas Medicine,” with speaker E. Mitchell Singleton. “Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation,” through March 4, 2012. “Badges, Bandits and Bars: Arkansas Law & Justice,” through March 6. 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. Admission: $3, children ages 6-12 $2, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.
REED’S BRIDGE BATTLEFIELD Arkansas 161 and South First Street, Jacksonville. Replica 1850s homestead, battlefield tours. Hours: daylight, daily. (501) 241-1943. FREE
SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT Alexander Road, Scott. Settlement tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, including log cabins, tenant houses, artifacts from early Arkansas farm life and more. Admission: $3; children $1; children under 6 free. (501) 351-5737.
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
THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. Local artists: Cathy Burge, Jan Gartrell, Maryam Moeeni, Wayne Fowler, Sandy Hubler, Lyle Cogbill, Doug Gorrell and international artist Gino Hollander. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373. FREE
STATE CAPITOL GALLERIES “Call of Duty: Arkansans at War,” continuing. 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
THEA FOUNDATION Fourth and Main streets, North Little Rock. “Classroom to Canvas: An Art Teacher Exhibition,” Friday-Aug. 27; reception with music by Devin Matthews, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 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. “El Grito (The Cry for Independence),” through Oct. 10. “Drawings of Mexico,” through Sept. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977. 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. August exhibit: “A Heritage of Art: Women of My Grandmother’s Family,” Ginnie Tyson. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. “Science and Art,” through Aug. 29. “Illusion Confusion,” through Sept. 26. “Portals of the Soul,” through July 2011. 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.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Donations accepted. (870) 972-2074.
ART CHURCH STUDIOS 301 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. August exhibit: Student art exhibition. Larger Than Life acrylic painting class with Doc Ray, Tuesdays through Aug. 31, $80. 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. Mapping Summer Foods Adult Cooking Classes, call for schedule and location; per class, members $25, nonmembers $60; series, $80-$115. Mapping the World and Beyond summer camps, through August; call for schedule and registration. GPS Adventures Arkansas, through Sept. 27. “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.
BAUXITE MUSEUM 6707 Benton Road, Bauxite. Domestic and industrial exhibits on company-owned town and industry. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 557-9858. FREE
BAYSIDE ART GALLERY Arkansas 330 and Greenwood Road, Fairfield Bay. Works by 30 local artists. Watch North Central Arkansas Artist League members at work. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday. (501) 825-7084.
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 Doris Sexton, through Aug. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 254-7909.
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. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz,” through Aug. 29. Drop in art appreciation for ages 5-12. 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. “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
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FORREST CITY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. “Urban Sight,” Susan Maakestad and Beth Edwards, Sept. 1-24. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (870) 633-4480.
fairfield bay library 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Anne Strawn through Oct. 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
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. “Boom and Slash!: Weapons from the Museum’s Collection,” through Oct. 14; reception, 5 p.m. today. 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. August exhibit: “Dog Days.” Hours: 5-8 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. 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.
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.
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY Arkadelphia. Huie Library: Hours: 7:30 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.-midnight Sunday. (870) 230-5036. FREE
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
INDIAN ROCK VILLAGE 265 Dave Creek Drive, Fairfield Bay. Exhibit by Charlotte Rierson and Melva King, through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. (501) 884-3283. 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. “Be the Dinosaur,” through Sept. 6. 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 CONTEMPORARY ART 425 Central Ave., Hot Springs. “Living in Three Centuries,” Mark Story, through November. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $5, 12 and under free. (501) 609-9966.
MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY 219 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana. Scott Joplin exhibit, permanent. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $5, ages 65 and older $4, students $3.50. (903) 793-4831.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Indian Hills Country Club, 337 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay. Arkansas League of Artists Winners Show, through Aug. 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 884-6100. FREE
OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. North Central Arkansas Artist League, through Nov. 7. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. (501) 745-6615.
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
QUEEN ANNE MANSION HOUSE MUSEUM 115 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Decorative arts, art gallery, architecture. Tours: self-guided $15, docent-led $25. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. (479) 363-6291.
REGIONAL ARTS CENTER Fourth Street and Texas Boulevard, Texarkana. Juried Regional Exhibit, through Saturday. 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
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers,” “Buried Dreams,” through 2011. “Building Rogers,” Aug. 28-December, 2011; opening celebration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children, guided tours of 1895 Hawkins House, research library. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-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
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. “The Viewfinder” photography competition, entry deadline Aug. 30; exhibit Sept. 2-29; reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11. Celebrating the Arts in August: workshops, performances. “Collaborations: Two Decades of African American Art,” through Aug. 30. The Viewfinder photography competition, deadline Aug. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, weekends by appointment. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.
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
SUDS GALLERY 312 Aplin Ave., Perryville. Works by local artists. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. (501) 766-7584.
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
THIRD FRIDAY TWILIGHT WALKS 5-9 p.m. third Friday of the month through September, downtown Rogers. Dog Days of Summer, Friday. (479) 936-5487.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Political cartoons by George Fisher, through September. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO 514 University Drive, Monticello. “Lewis and Clark and the Indian Country,” Aug. 27-Oct. 5; opening ceremony, 7 p.m. Sept. 9. Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, 2-10 p.m. Sunday. (870) 460-1080.
Dance
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS CHAPTER PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 4521 W. 65th St. Weekly dance, 8-11 p.m. every Saturday. Dance instruction and social hour, 7 p.m. Cost: members $5, nonmembers $6. (501) 568-4476.
ARKANSAS FESTIVAL BALLET STUDIOS Breckenridge Village, 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Pre-professional 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. Friday, Senior Citizen Center, 401 Pershing Road, North Little Rock. Warren Crow Band. Admission: $7. (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) 690-0864. Square Dance, 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Thursday, $3. (501) 490-1197.
BURNS PARK DANCING 7-10 p.m. third Saturday of the month, Burns Park Hospitality House, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Polka, waltz and potluck supper. Admission: $10. (501) 680-2994.
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.
THE COUNTRY PLACE 101 Hudson St., Jacksonville. Dancing, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Family entertainment, no alcohol. Admission: $3. (501) 539-0448 or (501) 680-9415.
GERMAN AMERICAN DANCE CLUB 7:30 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, Burns Park Hospitality House, Military Road, North Little Rock. Meeting and dance. Admission: members $5, guests $8. (501) 562-3388.
HANK’S STATION COUNTRY HALL 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Arkansas 107, across from Little Rock Air Force Base. Family entertainment, line dancing. No alcohol. Call for directions. Admission: $4. (501) 397-5583 or (501) 730-5013.
IRISH DANCE CLASSES every Wednesday and Thursday, Parkwood Center, 6805 W. 12th St., Suite C. Beginning to advanced, hard and soft shoe; children, adults. Instructor: Judy McCafferty. Cost: $10 per week. (501) 851-3979.
IRISH DANCE CLASSES 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, 3411 Idlewild Ave., North Little Rock; 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Dancers’ Studio, 3515 Old Cantrell Road; 6 p.m. every Thursday, 11:30 a.m. every Saturday, 22 Campden Hill Road, Sherwood. Beginning to advanced adults, teens, children, soft shoe, hard shoe, group. Country set dancing for adults Tuesday nights, $10 per class. Instructor: Mary Rose O’Donovan Fansler. Cost: $40 per month. (501) 834-1479.
JACKSONVILLE SENIOR CENTER 100 Victory Circle, Jacksonville. Weekly dance, 7-9:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Cost: $4. (501) 982-7532.
THE LEGION 315 E. Capitol Ave. Dance with Warren Crow, 7-11 p.m. every Sunday. Karaoke with Richard Estes, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, free. Ballroom dancing with Lisa Kirkpatrick; lessons 7-8 p.m. and dancing 8-10 p.m. Mondays, $7. Smoke-free. Parking-lot attendant on duty. All events $5 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 372-8762.
LET’S DANCE 7509 Cantrell Road. Arkansas Ballroom Dance Association, 8-11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays. Latin dancing, third and fifth Fridays. Admission: members $7, guests $10. (501) 227-7858 or (501) 821-2086. Beginner ballroom class, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, intermediate class 8-9 p.m. Mondays. (501) 663-7724.
THE NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Shuffles and Ballet II, 1521 Merrill Drive. Ages 6-9, 2-2:50 p.m.; ages 10-12, 3-3:50 p.m.; ages 13 and up, 4-5:30 p.m.; adults, 6-7 p.m. Performances: Dec. 9-12. (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.
POLKAS AND WALTZES 7-10 p.m. third Saturday of the month, Hospitality House, Burns Park, North Little Rock. German American Club event. Dancing and potluck supper. Admission: $10. (501) 680-2994.
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BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE WORKSHOP Friday-Sunday, Western Arkansas Ballet, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. For ages 12 and up. Call for schedule. Cost: $25-$135. (479) 785-0152.
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. hsvsquaredance.org or (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. Farris Holliman and the Rhythm Masters, 7-10 p.m. every Saturday. No smoking or alcohol. Admission: $4. (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
CLASSIC FILM SERIES 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Market Street Cinema, 1521 Merrill Drive. Admission: $5, children under 12 free. (501) 312-8900.
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.
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
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM’S MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St. It’s Always Something Tuesday lunch series, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays. 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
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. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.
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
WORDSWORTH BOOKS & CO. 5920 R St. Book signings: Locally Grown: Recipes Inspired by Local Living, Annamary Thompson, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 663-9198. FREE
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JITTERBUG COFFEEHOUSE 111 W. Main St., Heber Springs. Poetry readings, 7 p.m. second Friday of the month. (501) 827-0363. FREE
THAT BOOKSTORE IN BLYTHEVILLE 316 W. Main St., Blytheville. Uplifting Book Club meeting, 2 p.m. every second Sunday. (870) 763-3333. FREE
Music
Central Arkansas
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 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.
BOOT FEST 5 p.m. Sept. 5, War Memorial Stadium. Music by John Conley, SpinRad, Luke Williams Band, Cliff Hudson, Riverbilly, Matt Huff. Benefits Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Admission: $10, children under 10 and active first responders and military free, additional first responders tickets $5. (501) 377-1110.
BROOKS & DUNN 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. With Miranda Lambert. Tickets: $35-$69.75. (800) 745-3000.
FYS FEST 8 p.m. Saturday, Downtown Music Hall, 215 W. Capitol Ave. Six bands perform. Cost: $5. (501) 376-1819.
JAZZ LOVERS 6 p.m. every second Sunday, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday, Hall of Stars, Tri-State International Building, 5001 W. 34th St. With Lorenza “Ren” Smith. (501) 838-0205 or (501) 590-0177.
LITTLE ROCK GETAWAY Friday-Saturday, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Arkansas Dulcimer Society event. Concert, 7 p.m. Friday. Mountain and hammered dulcimer workshops, 8 a.m. Saturday. Registration: $65. (501) 765-1131.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7 p.m. Friday, Lakewood Village Amphitheater, McCain Boulevard and U.S. 67/167, North Little Rock. “A Night of Nobility.” (501) 758-2576. FREE
PULASKI COUNTY RACKENSACK 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Arkansas Arts Center, MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Gathering of old-time mountain and folk musicians. Tickets: $8, children under 12 $5, families $20. (501) 680-1700.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131. FREE
REGGAE AT THE RIVERFRONT noon-11 p.m. Sept. 5, Northshore Riverfront Park, North Little Rock. Music starts at 2. Performers include Ky-Mani Marley. Tickets: by Sept. 1 $22, after $27; VIP $50. reggaeattheriverfront.com or (501) 744-8842.
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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, 755 Club Lane, Conway. Musicians welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE
ARKANSAS JAZZ EXPERIENCE 6-8:15 p.m. fourth Friday of every month, Quapaw Bathhouse, downtown Hot Springs. Admission: $10. (501) 767-5482.
BEN COULTER 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Crosswalk, 2714 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (870) 918-4166. FREE
BLUEGRASS MONDAY 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. KASU-FM concert series. Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike perform. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
BLUESDAY TUESDAYS 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Newport Country Club, 703 Walker Drive, Newport. (870) 972-3486. 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.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S CHOIR AUDITIONS 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Snow Fine Arts Center, Room 107, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. For grades 4-8. (501) 450-5755 or (501) 450-3672.
EUREKA SPRINGS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL through Sunday, Eureka Springs. eurekaspringsbluegrassfestival.com or (888) 582-2220.
GEORGE’S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. The Glitch Mob, Aug. 26. Last Waltz Ensemble, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, free. Blues Jam with Oreo Blue, 8 p.m.-midnight first Wednesday of every month, $3. (479) 527-6618.
GORDON LIGHTFOOT 8 p.m. Monday, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Tickets: $40-$60. (800) 745-3000.
HOT SPRINGS BLUES FESTIVAL 6 p.m. Sept. 3, 4 p.m. Sept. 4, Hill Wheatley Plaza, downtown Hot Springs. Admission: $5 per day, VIP $20. spacityblues.org or (501) 844-1022 or (501) 815-2939.
KASU BLUE MONDAY CONCERTS 7 p.m. first Monday of the month, Sheffield’s Restaurant, Main Street, downtown Jonesboro. (870) 972-2200. FREE
KORNER KAFE 20204 U.S. 62, Gateway. Jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. (479) 721-5370. FREE
MADONNA MEETS ROD TRIBUTE 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Arkansas Best Corporation Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Madonna impersonator Chris America and Rod Stewart impersonator Danny D. Benefits Pets in Need. Tickets: $30-$50. (479) 782-7183.
MENA COMMUNITY CHOIR 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Church streets, Mena. Call for members. (479) 243-0042.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 6:30 p.m. today-Friday, 1:30-5:15 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Beacon Park, Harrison. harrisonarkansas.org or (870) 426-3477.
OZARKS PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS AUDITIONS 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale. (417) 673-1664 or (479) 238-4302.
THE POET’S LOFT 514-B Central Ave., Hot Springs. American fingerstyle guitar by Peter Janson and Steve Davison, 8 p.m. Friday, $10. (501) 625-7704.
SONNY BURGESS AND THE PACERS 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Ward Country Dance, Arkansas 319 and Hickory Street, Ward. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
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
STEVEN SPALDING 5 p.m. Saturday, Branded By Christ Cowboy Church, 19769 Arkansas 154, Dardanelle. Cowboy poet/singer. Dinner at 5, performance at 6. (479) 453-0253. FREE
SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC 7 p.m. Saturday, The Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Performances by local bands. Tickets: $5. (870) 762-1744.
WOODSONGS 6:30 p.m. second Saturday each month, Red Goose Deli, 117 N. Pruett St., Paragould. Original blues and jazz performers. (870) 240-0544. FREE
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 Thursdays 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.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, Juanita’s Cantina, 1300 Main St. Open house meeting. (501) 457-7183.
ARGENTA MARKET 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 521 N. Main St., North Little Rock. argentamarket.com or (501) 379-9980.
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE BRIDAL SHOW 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center. Admission: advance $5, at the door $7. (501) 378-3807.
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
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 8-11 p.m. Aug. 27, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonvile. For ages 13-18. Admission: $2. (501) 982-0818.
BOX FAN & AIR CONDITIONING DRIVE North Little Rock. Drop off: North Little Rock fire stations, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Distribution: North Little Rock Salvation Army, 1505 W. 18th St., 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday. River City Ministry, 1021 E. Washington St., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 340-5377, (501) 758-7297 or (501) 376-6694.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6:15 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. (501) 372-3686. FREE
CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980. FREE
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 843-9090. FREE
DIAMOND BEAR BREWING CO. TOURS 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, 323 Cross St. (501) 708-2739 or (877) 642-2739. -FREE
FIRST CLASS TOASTMASTERS 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, DeSoto Room (Terrace Room, first Tuesday of the month), St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, University Avenue and Markham Street. Group teaches public speaking and leadership skills. (501) 604-5234. FREE
GREATER LITTLE ROCK CAMERA CLUB 6 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. Speakers, discussions. Digital and film cameras. (501) 614-9098. FREE
HIGH TEA 3 p.m. Sundays, The Empress of Little Rock, 2120 S. Louisiana St. Cost: $35. Reservations required. (501) 374-7966.
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. Minimum donation: $15. (501) 580-2966.
IRIS RHIZOME AND PLANT SALE 8 a.m. Aug. 28, Grace Lutheran Church Family Life Center, Hillcrest Avenue and Kavanaugh Boulevard. Central Arkansas Iris Society event. (501) 455-1478. FREE
JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October, 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4171.
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 FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays through October, River Market. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.
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. Bee Awareness Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The Wild Wonders Animal Show, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Sept. 5. Giraffe Encounter, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $10, children 1-12 $5. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Naked mole rat colony on display. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10; ages 65 and older and children 1-12, $8; when it’s 95 degrees or hotter through Aug. 31, $5. (501) 666-2406.
MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212. FREE
MCCAIN MALL 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Baptist Health Medical Center health screenings, 7:30-9:30 a.m. first Friday of the month. (501) 758-6317. FREE
MID-SOUTH TRIVIA LEAGUE 7 p.m. Mondays, Zack’s Place, 1400 S. University Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Thirst N’ Howl, 14710 Cantrell Road; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Touchdown Sally’s Sports Grill, 17332 Interstate 30, Benton; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Luigi’s Pizza & Pasta, 22000 Interstate 30, Bryant; 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, Gusano’s, 313 President Clinton Ave.; 8 p.m. Mondays and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Gusano’s, 2915 Dave Ward Drive, Conway; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Centennial Valley Country Club, 1600 Centennial Club Drive, Conway; 9 p.m. Thursdays, T.G.I. Friday’s, 2820 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock; 7 p.m. Saturdays, Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 3201 Bankhead Drive. Team trivia challenges, competing for League Championship. (501) 766-2330. FREE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MEETINGS 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200. FREE
NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.
PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Geology Weekend, Friday-Sunday. Bat Chat Weekend, Aug. 27-29. Hikes, nature programs, games. (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
SELF-DEFENSE SEMINARS Friday-Saturday, Krav Fit, 1205B S. University Ave. Call for schedule. Cost: $50-$125. arkravmaga.com or (501) 664-5728.
SHOP-N-SIP 5-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Kavanaugh Boulevard in Hillcrest neighborhood. Music, open house events, food. (501) 231-8132.
SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SPEAKING SEMINAR 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Trane Arkansas Meeting Room, 1501 Westpark Drive. Cost: $199. (501) 224-5000, Extension 13.
TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott. Guided Canoe Tour, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 28; $7.50, children $5. (501) 961-9442.
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
ULTIMATE SPEAKER SHOWCASE 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 100 S. Rock St. Motivational seminar. (501) 318-8138. FREE
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock. Booths, food, door prizes. (501) 376-4567.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Documentary screening: Gasland, with Josh Fox, 6 p.m. Friday. Lectures: “One Block: A New Orleans Neighborhood Rebuilds,” Dave Anderson, 6 p.m. Monday; James Miller, noon, Aug. 26. (501) 683-5239. FREE
WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Gluten-Free Tasting, 1-2 p.m. last Saturday of the month. Eating Healthy on a Budget, 1 p.m. first and last Saturday of the month. Music at the Market & Grilling Time, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Sundays; hot dogs $2, burgers $5. (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.
WORLD PREMIERE OF BRANDON’S VODKA & BRANDON’S GIN 6-9 p.m. Sept. 2, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Hors d’oeuvres, music by Tragikly White. Tickets: advance $30, at the door $40. drinkbrandons.com or (501) 907-5244.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL Mountain View. Classes and workshops in traditional crafts. Call for schedule and registration fees. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS FAMILY RIGHTS COALITION 7 p.m. second Monday of the month, IHOP, 7809 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith; 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Denny’s, 5910 Rogers Ave. Community meetings. (479) 420-5504.
AUGUST TASTE OF THE INNS 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Eureka Springs. Tour of bed and breakfast inns around town with drinks, food. Tickets: $25. (800) 494-4921.
BARK AFTER DARK 6-9 p.m. today, Bryant Animal Shelter, 25700 Interstate 30, Exit 126, Bryant. Pet adoption experience. (501) 653-0765.
BLACKTHORN VILLAGE RENAISSANCE FAIRE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 1943 Rapert Road, east of Maynard. Jousting, performances, contests, music. Admission: $5, children under 10 free. (870) 647-1016.
BUFFALO RIVER LIBRARY PROGRAM 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson St., Harrison. “Invasive Plant Species,” Chuck Bitting. (870) 704-9114. FREE
BULL RIDE SPECTACULAR 8 p.m. Aug. 28, Rotary Rodeo Arena, behind Clinton Middle School, 848 Walker St., Clinton. Tickets: advance $8, at the gate $10. (501) 745-2785.
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.
CANE CREEK STATE PARK 50 State Park Road, Star City. Full moon kayak tour, Saturday; $15, children under 12 $10. (870) 628-4714.
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.
CHAMPIONSHIP CHUCKWAGON RACES Aug. 28-Sept. 5, Bar of Ranch, 2848 Shake Rag Road, Clinton. Rides, races, music, clinics, competitions. Most events start Sept. 1. Admission: Aug. 28-Sept. 4 $25 per day, Sept. 5 $15; children half-price. chuckwagonraces.com or (501) 745-8407 or (501) 745-5250.
CROWLEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK 2092 Arkansas 168 N., Paragould. Dutch oven workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 28, $15. (870) 573-6751.
CULINARY CLASSES Eureka Springs. Demonstration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; $28, with wine $33. Hands-on, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27; $40, with wine $45. (479) 253-7461.
DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 7953 U.S. 166 S., Pocahontas. The Great Arkansas Clean-Up, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 4. (870) 892-4708. FREE
DEGRAY LAKE RESORT STATE PARK State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck. (501) 865-5810.
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.
FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 1900 Tyler St., Conway. Charlaine Harris Book Club, 6 p.m. last Wednesday of the month through December. Beginner’s yoga group, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. (501) 327-7482. FREE
FIRST THURSDAY SHOPPING downtown Paragould. Local businesses offer extended hours, demonstrations and live music. (870) 240-0544. FREE
FLEA & FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-noon first and third Saturday of the month, Clinton City Park, downtown Clinton. (501) 745-1495.
FRISCO FESTIVAL Aug. 27-28, downtown Rogers. Food, car shows, music, dances. friscofestival.com or (479) 936-5487.
FUN AFTER FIVE 5-7 p.m. Thursdays, Basin Spring Park, 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Family activities sponsored by the Eureka Springs Downtown Network. (479) 224-5074. FREE
HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK, U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Music in the Park: An Evening of American Music, 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, free. 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.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Washington County Historical Society event. Tours, refreshments, living history, music. Admission: $5, children 6-12 $2.50, family $15. washcohistoricalsociety.org or (479) 521-2970.
LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs. Full moon kayak tour, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $15. Nature programs, hikes, demonstrations. (501) 844-4205. FREE
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Cultural Celebration with music, food, games, crafts, demonstrations, Aug. 28. Aquatic Conservation Experience Camp for ages 10-13, Sept. 10-11, $65. Educational and nature programs. Nature Tales, 2 p.m. Saturdays. (479) 967-5516. free
MAGIC SPRINGS & CRYSTAL FALLS Hot Springs. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $44.99, 48 inches and under $29.99. magicsprings.com or (501) 318-5370.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASS 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 9 Oak St., Rogers. (479) 616-8043. FREE
MOUNTAINS, MUSIC & MOTORCYCLES Friday-Sunday, courthouse square, Mountain View. Biker games, poker run, music. Bike show: $10. Poker run: $15. (870) 269-8068 or (888) 679-2859.
MOUNT NEBO STATE PARK Arkansas 155 South, near Dardanelle. Central Arkansas Mountain Pilots end of summer fly-in, Aug. 28-29. (479) 229-3655. FREE
OAKLAWN Hot Springs. Eagles Tribute Band Hotel California, 7:30 p.m. today, $15. Music in Pop’s Lounge, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, free. (800) 625-5296.
OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Fourth Friday Food Day: Dutch oven cooking, Aug. 27, $30. Next Generation Concert Series, 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $10, children ages 6-12 $6. (870) 269-3851.
OZARK MEDIEVAL FORTRESS 1671 Arkansas 14, Lead Hill. View traditional construction methods. Admission: $12, children ages 6-12 $8. Call for times and prices. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 30. ozarkmedievalfortress.com or (870) 436-7625.
POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK Arkansas 25, Powhatan. Egg basket weaving workshop, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, $45. (870) 878-6765.
PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK 506 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove. Clothesline Fair, Sept. 4-6; parking $5. Spin-A-Round meetings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. Exhibit admission: $3, children 6-12 $2, families $10. House tours: $5, children 6-12 $3, families $15. (479) 846-2990.
QUEEN WILHELMINA ROD RUN Aug. 27-28, locations in Mena and Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Car show. visitmena.com or (479) 394-8355.
RAZORBACK RAFFLE Raffle for Razorback home game tickets. Fundraiser for Friendship Community Care in Russellville. Tickets: two upper deck tickets $35; two club section tickets $65. Drawing noon Aug. 27. (479) 857-9933.
REACH OUT 7 p.m. today, Will Rankin Park, 162 E. Ash St., Pottsville. Music, inflatable games. Performers include Decyfer Down, Satellites & Sirens, Shatter Me. (479) 886-1141. FREE
SOLEMN OLD JUDGE DAYS Sept. 3-4, Mammoth Spring. Car show, games, antique and quilt shows, music, production of Reflections in the Spring. (870) 625-3518.
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
SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SPEAKING SEMINAR 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, University of Arkansas Global Campus, 3300 Market St., Suite 402, Rogers. Cost: $199. (501) 224-5000, Extension 13.
360 LEADERSHIP SERIES LUNCHEON noon Sept. 2, Phoenix Expo Event Center, 4600 Towson Ave., Fort Smith. Speaker Chuck Hyde. Tickets: $15. (479) 285-5233 or (479) 719-1262.
TOAD SUCK CAR CLUB SHOW 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Pickles Gap Village, 315 U.S. 65 N., north of Conway. (501) 358-0436.
VALLEY FEST Friday-Saturday, Old Post Road Park, Russellville. Music, rides, games, car show. Parking: $5, after 5 p.m. Saturday $10. valley-fest.org or (479) 968-7819.
WHITE OAK LAKE STATE PARK 563 Arkansas 387, Bluff City. Encore De Fabre Event, early Arkansas living history, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (870) 685-2748.
WOOL AND WHEEL HANDSPINNING GUILD 10 a.m.-noon third Saturday of every month, Ozark Folkways Heritage Center, Winslow. (479) 634-3791.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ANNIE through Aug. 29, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $28-$32, children 15 and under $22. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.
BEACH BLANKET BLOWOUT 8 p.m. today-Saturday, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Red Octopus Theater production. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older and students $8. (501) 291-3896.
BONDAGE TO FREEDOM 7 p.m. Saturday, Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Louisiana St. Tickets: $8. (501) 612-0186.
GRIDIRON 2010 8 p.m. today, 7 and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Pulaski County Bar Association presentation. Tickets: $35-$40, 9 p.m. Saturday $25. (501) 378-0405.
TIM HAWKINS 7 p.m. Friday, New Life Church, 8000 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock. Christian comedian performance. Tickets: $20. ccsboosterclub.org or (501) 336-9772.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE today-Aug. 29, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18, ages 65 and older and students $14. (501) 374-3761.
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BLUE MAN GROUP 7 p.m. Sept. 2, 5, 9, 10; 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and 11; 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and 11; Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $49-$69. (479) 443-5600.
THE CEMETERY CLUB through Aug. 29, Twin Lakes Playhouse, 600 W. Sixth St., Mountain Home. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10. (870) 424-0444.
THE GREAT PASSION PLAy through Oct. 30, Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Showtimes: 8:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday through Sept. 4; 7:30 p.m. through Oct. 30. Tickets: $26, children 6-15 $13. www.greatpassionplay.com or (800) 882-7529.
GUYS AND DOLLS Friday-Sept. 4, Center on the Square, 111 W. Arch St., Searcy. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; lunch 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Curtain one hour later. Pizza Playhouse, Aug. 26, $18. Preview, 7:30 p.m. today, $13.50. Tickets: evening $27, ages 65 and older $24; matinee, $24, ages 65 and older $21; show only $13.50. (501) 368-0111.
THE LANGUAGE OF TREES 8 p.m. Aug. 27-28, 2 p.m. Aug. 29, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. 2nd Stage Diversity Unites series production. Ages 13 and older. Tickets: $10. (479) 631-8988.
RAYLYNN THEATER 701 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Comic/magician Scott Davis through Wednesday. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tickets: adults $16.50, children $11.50. (501) 624-7469.
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.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio, 8:30 p.m. today, $5. Donna Massey and Blue Eyed Soul, Friday, $7. Runaway Planet, Saturday, $7. Alan Storeygard CD release party with Taylor Carlisle McGraw, Monday, $8. Vieux Carre Jazz brunch with Ted Ludwig, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Monday Night Jazz, every Monday, $5 unless otherwise indicated. Jam session with Carl Mouton, Tuesdays, free. Kat Hood’s Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays, free. Shows at 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
ARENA BILLIARDS BAR & GRILL 314 Maple St., North Little Rock. Karaoke contest, 8 p.m. every Saturday, free. Pool tournaments 7 p.m. every Thursday, 8 p.m. every Friday, $10 entry fee. (501) 374-7665.
ARKANSAS PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 8-11 p.m. Saturdays, 4521 W. 65th St., quarter-block west of Patterson Street. Visitors welcome. Dance instruction and social hour, 7-8 p.m. Admission: members $5, guests $6. (501) 568-4476.
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. Tony, Tim & Scott, Big John Miller, today. Chris DeClerk, Chant, Friday. Greg Madden, Jet 420, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Tony, Tim & Scott, Wednesday. Happy-hour bands start at 5:30 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursdays, headline bands at 8:30 or 9 Friday-Tuesday, 9:30 Thursdays. 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) 833-9110. FREE
CLUB COUNT PULASKI New Howard Johnson Inn, T.P. White Drive, Jacksonville. Karaoke contest with the Karaoke Cowboy, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, finals Saturday. No cover. Contest entry: $10. Dance lessons with Lil, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, free. Jam session, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, free. (501) 982-2183 or (501) 606-9529.
THE COFFEE BEANERY CAFE 17200 Chenal Parkway. Open Mike Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 821-7747. FREE
CORNERSTONE PUB AND GRILL 312 Main St., North Little Rock. Acoustic singer and guitar, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, free. Ladies night and ’80s-retro disc jockey, Thursdays. (501) 374-1782.
COUNTERPOINT 3605 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock. Pingpong tournament, 9 p.m. Mondays. Music, 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke with Paul, 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Open mike with Stacy Mackey, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Disc jockey, 10 p.m. Fridays. Music, 11 p.m. Saturdays. Customer appreciation, Sundays. Hours: 8 p.m.-5 a.m. daily. (501) 771-5515.
DHS STUDIOS 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Red Saturdays: reggae and world music, 10 p.m. Saturdays, $10. (501) 253-2523 or (501) 328-5248.
ELECTRIC COWBOY 9515 Interstate 30. Ladies night, Wednesdays. Rockin’ the Rock Karaoke with Chuxster, Thursday. All events start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Call for cover charges. (501) 562-6000.
GRUMPY’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL 1801 Green Mountain Drive. Music, 9 p.m. every Monday. (501) 225-9650. FREE
HONEY HUT RESTAURANT 3723 MacArthur Blvd., North Little Rock. Karaoke with D&T, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 753-0991. FREE
JERE’S PLACE SPORTS BAR 8500 Castle Valley Road, Mabelvale. Sports, pool, golf. Music and dancing, 6 p.m. Fridays; $5, ladies free until 10. (501) 562-1814.
JIMMY DOYLE’S COUNTRY CLUB 11800 Maybelline Drive, Galloway exit, North Little Rock. Karaoke 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Thursday, free. Arkansas Riverbottom Band, 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, $5. (501) 945-9042.
JUANITA’S 1300 S. Main St. Monoxide Project with Stereo Down, 9 p.m. today, $5. The Red Suite, Falcon Scott, Father Maple, 9 p.m. Friday, $7. Secondhand Serenade, 8 p.m. Saturday, $16-$18. Junius Orbs, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $10. Nightmare River Band, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $7. The Body, Iron Tongue, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $5. (501) 372-1228.
THE KARAOKE KORNER 5223 Willow Springs Road. Open 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, $5. Available for private parties. (501) 888-5911.
KHALIL’S PUB & GRILL 110 S. Shackleford Road. Fuchsia Band, 7 p.m. Friday, $15. (501) 602-5508. Terrific Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month, $10, discount with work badge. (501) 246-3708.
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. (501) 568-5547.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Dan O’Sullivan, through Saturday. Mitch Fatel, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $15. 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. Thursday, ladies night with free admission. loonybincomedy.com or (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. 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 disc jockey, 9 p.m. every Saturday, $2. (501) 612-1776.
REVOLUTION ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. The Science of Sleep, My Hands to War, Believe the Hype, Medic Red, 9 p.m. today, $6. Charlie Robison, Culpepper Mountain Band, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $10, day of show $12. Latin Night, 7 p.m. Tuesday, $5. The Last Waltz Ensemble, 8 p.m. Aug. 26, $10. (501) 823-0090.
ROSE CITY VFW POST 10442 6101 U.S. 70, North Little Rock. Shuffleboard tournaments, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, $10. Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Sundays, free. (501) 945-4116.
RUDY’S CAFE & OYSTER BAR 2695 Pike Ave., North Little Rock. Texas hold ’em poker tournaments, 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. (501) 771-0808. FREE
ROBERTS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 7212 Geyer Springs Road. Soul Fridays with Soul on Ice, 8 p.m. Fridays, $5. (501) 568-2566.
THE SHIP 26611 Arkansas 365 N., North Little Rock. Pool tournament, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Karaoke, 7 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 803-4014. FREE
STICKY FINGERZ CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Magic Hassle, Catskill Kids, Whale Fire, 9:30 p.m. today, $5. Michael Burks, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Tragikly White Band, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. Sunday Funday, 5 p.m. Sunday, free. The Deadstring Brothers, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $7. Lucious Spiller Band, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, $5. (501) 372-7707.
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, Little Rock. Convertible Cowboy, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 851-9987. FREE
TONY’S SPORTS BAR AND STEAKHOUSE 5201 Asher Ave. Pool tables, TVs, projection screens for big games. Blues set with Walter T., 3-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Disc jockey after 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $5. (501) 907-7757.
TROY’S IRONHORSE SALOON 9125 Mann Road. Horseshoes, pool, shuffleboard and karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. (501) 562-4464. FREE
UNDERGROUND PUB 500 President Clinton Ave. Acoustic music 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday. Karaoke 7 p.m. every Thursday. Music 9 p.m. Friday, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 707-2537. FREE
THE VILLAGE Asher and University avenues. Tantric, 8 p.m. today; advance $15, at the door $20. In Fear & Faith, 7 p.m. Wednesday; advance $8, at the door $10. thevillagelive.com or (501) 570-0300.
WEST END 215 N. Shackleford Road. Goldy Locks, Friday-Saturday. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.
WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Rikki D, 9 p.m. today, $4. Jimbo Mathus & The Tri State Coalition, 10 p.m. Friday, $10. Sweet Eagle, 10 p.m. Saturday, $5. (501) 375-8400.
Around Arkansas
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.
BUZZY’S BAR 210 Rhinehart Road, Pine Bluff. Jam Nite with JT Flood band and karaoke, 7 p.m. every Thursday. (870) 535-7087. FREE
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. Charming Gardeners with Kay Lytning, 8 p.m. today. Voxhaul Broadcast, Sept. 1. New Music Tuesdays, free. Paul Sammons, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. (501) 321-0909.
MONTICELLO VFW 145 Veterans Drive, Monticello. Dance with Chapter 4 Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Friday. Cover: $5. (501) 367-5267.
MOOSE LODGE 2567 Saline County 11485 U.S. 67 S., Benton. Rockin’ Randy’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays, free. Dances, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, $4. (501) 860-6740.
ODIE’S HOUSE OF BLUES 3413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Mike -Chuck Dodson piano, 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Mike Dollins and the Cruize Brothers blues jam, 8:30 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.
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. Shuffleboard, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Pool tournament and jam sessions, Wednesdays. Bingo, 1 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 882-7769.