Weekend Calendar

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. Spring break activities: family Egyptian crafts, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday; Egyptian story time, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday. “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. “Foundation Collection,” “Masterworks,” “Currents in Contemporary Art,” Paul Signac, continuing. Lecture: “Seaport of the Pharaohs to the Land of Punt: Recent Excavations at Mersa/Wadi Gewasis, Egypt,” Kathryn Bard, 6 p.m. today, $5. Longevi-tea lecture: “Dr. David’s Adventures in Egypt,” David Lipschitz, 7:30 a.m. Friday. Museum School spring break class: Spring into Spain, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25-26, $70. 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 COMMUNITY ARTS COOPERATIVE 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. “Habitat: A Photographic Experience by Kat Wilson,” through March 28. Hours: 2-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. acacarkansas.org or (501) 244-2979. FREE

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

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

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

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

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

ARKANSAS STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE Room 220, state Capitol. Works by Arkansas artists: paintings by Robin Parker and jewelry by Krystal Cornelius, through April 30. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 682-1423. FREE

ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE 401 President Clinton Ave. “Local History Goes to School: Traveling the World with Mufflin W. Gibbs,” through March 31. Rotating exhibits from Central Arkansas Library System’s art program with works by Arkansas artists and works related to the state. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 320-5791. FREE

ART FOR HEARTS 6-9 p.m. April 8, Acxiom Corporate Headquarters, Rivermarket Auditorium, 601 E. Third St. Silent art auction, cocktails, entertainment. Benefits Children’s Heart Institute. Tickets: $25. (347) 668-0466.

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

Artistic Edge 10020 N. Rodney Parham Road. Art classes for children and adults. Works by Joan Crews and Vicki Kovaleski. 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.

CALL FOR SCULPTURE PROPOSALS through 5 p.m. March 31. Proposals for outdoor sculptures at Bernice Garden. Mail to 1716 N. Spruce St., Little Rock, Ark. 72207. (501) 766-1260.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “Faces of the Frontier,” John Deering, through April 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. FREE

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. “Drawn to Art,” exhibit by nine women, through March 31. 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. “Leadership in a Time of Crisis,” through June 1. “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection,” through June 1. 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.

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS EXHIBIT AND SALE 5-7:30 p.m. today, Thoma Thoma, Arkansas Capital Commerce Center, 200 S. Commerce St., Suite 501. University of Arkansas at Little Rock faculty, students and graduates. Music by UALR Music Department. (501) 569-3296.

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. 15th Anniversary Show with works by Steven Wise, Jeff Waddle, Emily Galusha and Kevin Kresse, Saturday-May 8; reception, 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. Southern Regionalists & Modern: Carroll Cloar, Arthur Dove, Louis Freund, William Glackens, Ogden Pleissner. 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. Workshop: “Tracing the Migration of Songs Between Scotland and Ireland and North America,” 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, $15. Folk song concert with Sara Grey and Kieron Means, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, $8; space limited. “Stretched Foundations: Works by Lee Anthony, Jon Haydn and Mary Shelton,” through May 10. “Viewfinding: Photography by Brian Cormack,” through April 4. “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 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

THE KAVANAUGH CO. 2017 Kavanaugh Blvd. 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. Works by Susan Harris, Friday-April 15; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Works by local artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 529-6330. FREE

LAMAN LIBRARY EXHIBIT HALL 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography,” through May 29. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720. 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. March featured artist: Bob Snider. Artist co-op studio gallery. Exhibit of 27 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422. FREE

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

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “Warriors: Vietnam Portraits by Two Guys From Hall,” through Aug. 8. “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. Call for entries for 40th annual exhibition: deadline March 28. midsouthernwatercolorists.com, watercolorist03@yahoo.com or (501) 224-2730. FREE

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Beat. Breathe. Think. Pathways to Health, through Saturday. NanoDays, March 31-April 3. Spring Break Discoveries for grades K-6, reservations required: Discovery Island, morning Monday; Cool Concoctions, afternoon Monday; World Games & Culture, morning Tuesday; Young Einsteins, afternoon Tuesday. Saturday Discoveries for grades K-6, 1-4 p.m. second Saturday of each month, $20. “Nanotechnology: What’s the Big Deal?” through April 3. “Artifacts Showcase,” “Backyard Science,” through March 28. Exploring the Frontier, April 3-Aug. 30. “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. “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. What a Beautiful Basket Expo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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.

PRESERVE OUR PAST ART INVITATIONAL through April 15. For fifth-seventh grades. Focus on Arkansas property at least 50 years old. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program contest. rachelm@arkansasheritage.org or (501) 324-9786.

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

STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite C. Happy Hour in the Heights, 5-8 p.m. today. 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. THEA Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship student concert, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday. Works by Thea Leopoulos, Nicholas D. Leopoulos, George Rodrigue, local artists, continuing. 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. “Exquisite Corpse,” through today. Student competitive exhibition, March 31-May 5. 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. 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 STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, 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.-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. “Comics on the Wall: A Sequential Art Expo,” April 1-3. “Last Radio Show,” through March 28. One Stroke Flower Painting, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through March 30. 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. Volunteer Night, 6 p.m. today. Spring Break Scholars: “Magic Carpet Ride,” 1-4 p.m. Monday-March 26; non-members per class $60, full week $135; members per class $25, full week $100. Nanotechnology, March 29-April 2. “Illusion Confusion,” hands-on children’s exhibit, through Tuesday. “Expressions of African Culture,” through April 24. “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 McCastlain Hall, Room 145, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., University of Central Arkansas, Conway. Student Competitive Art Exhibition, through April 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793. FREE

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

BRADBURY GALLERY Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Senior Exhibition, Part I, through April 2. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567. 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. “Heroes of Horticulture,” through Sunday. “Looking at Our Landscape,” April 1-May 31. 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. Call for entries: Blues Heritage Youth Art Contest, through May 3. “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

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. “U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves & Fort Smith’s African-American History,” through March 28. “American Indian Realism,” April 1-May 14. “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,” through Friday. Works by Jim Mayfield, Sven Swenson, Jacquelyn Kaucher, Tom Richard, Friday-June 17; 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

GALLERY 726 726 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Pastels by Virmarie DePoyster, through March 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 624-7726.

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. Tulip Extravaganza, Monday-April 11. 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. Call for entries: “Things Built By Man,” photography contest for all ages, due March 28. Delta Artist Association exhibit, through March. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday and 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

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

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

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

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. “Science and Art,” through May 9. 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. North Central Arkansas Artist League works, through May 3. 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 exhibit, through May 10. 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. “Andrew Kilgore: Portraits of Arkansas,” Tuesday-May 8. 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. 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 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

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. 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.

CELEBRITY DANCE SHOWCASE 5:30 p.m. April 10, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Presented by The Stars Come Out, Inc. Tickets: $35. (501) 993-8867.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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. Farris Holliman and the Rhythm Masters, 7-10 p.m. every Saturday. No smoking or alcohol. Admission: $4. (501) 354-1667.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DANCE FESTIVAL 7:30 p.m. April 2-3, Benton County School of the Arts, 2005 S. 12th St., Rogers. Presented by Dance Coalition. Tickets: $15, ages 12 and under $8. Sessions, classes, forums and workshops April 3, University of Arkansas, 155 Stadium Drive, Fayetteville; $15-$25. (479) 422-6132.

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

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.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LIVE IN HD Breckenridge Village, 1200 Breckenridge Drive; Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Hamlet, noon March 27. Tickets: $22, ages 65 and older $20, children $15; fathomevents.com or (501) 776-2282 (Benton) or (501) 224-0990 (Breckenridge).

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THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SCREENINGS Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Hamlet, 2 p.m. March 28, 7:30 p.m. March 29. Tickets: $15, students $5. (501) 450-3265.

OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST Wednesday-March 28, locations in Batesville. Screenings, music, meet the filmmakers, workshops. Admission varies. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.

T TAURI FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES through April 1. Film competition for grades 6-12. ttauri.org or (870) 251-1189.

Letters

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS ANTHOLOGY CALL FOR ENTRIES through Friday. Essays, short stories and personal narratives by students and teachers. Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts publication. Send to Arkansas Anthology, c/o Dr. Robert Lamm, P.O. Box 1890, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Ark. 72467. (870) 972-2176. FREE

ARKANSAS LITERARY FESTIVAL April 8-11, various locations downtown. Presentations, sales, signings. arkansasliteraryfestival.org or (501) 918-3098.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS 11500 Financial Centre Parkway. Book signing: The Easter Egg, Jan Brett, 5 p.m. Friday. 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. 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: An Angel of Obedience, John Giessmann, 1-3 p.m. Saturday; Fear to Freedom, Rosemary Dunaway Trible, 3-4 p.m. March 27. (501) 663-9198. FREE

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INDIAN ROCK VILLAGE 265 Dave Creek Drive, Fairfield Bay. Poets of the Lake Club meeting, 1 p.m. every second Friday. (501) 745-5036. FREE

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

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

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP noon-4 p.m. Saturday, White County Regional Library, Searcy Branch Administration Building, 113 E. Pleasure St., Searcy. Presented by Arkansas Inspy Writers. (501) 977-3129. 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.

ELIJAH 7:30 p.m. April 3, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Community Chorus and Concert Choir performs. Tickets: $10, UALR students free. (501) 569-3294.

FAREWELL, MAESTRO! 8 p.m. April 10, 3 p.m. April 11, Robinson Center Music Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs Gustav Mahler’s Resurrection, conducted by David Itkin. Tickets: $17-$58. (501) 666-1761.

TIM MCGRAW 7 p.m. April 9, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. With Lady Antebellum and The Lost Trailers. Tickets: $36.50-$69.50. (800) 745-3000.

ORGAN CONCERT 8 p.m. Friday, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists concert with Nathan Laube. (501) 374-2794. FREE

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. UALR Percussion Ensemble, 7 p.m. today, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, $10. (501) 569-8993.

WINTER JAM TOUR SPECTACULAR 7 p.m. Friday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Third Day, Newsboys, Newsong, Tenth Avenue North, Fireflight and Tony Nolan. Tickets: $10. (501) 975-9000.

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ALL KEYED UP 7 p.m. Wednesday, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Piano performance by Joseph Kalichstein. Tickets: $20, students $10. (501) 623-4763.

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.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Russellville. OneRepublic, 8 p.m. March 29, Tucker Coliseum, $20. (479) 968-0389.

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.

CARMINA BURANA 7:30 p.m. March 27, Perot Theatre, 219 Main St., Texarkana. With Texas Symphony Orchestra, area choirs. Tickets: $7-$40. (903) 792-4992.

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

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

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Norman Boehm piano recital, 7:30 p.m. Monday. (501) 450-1247. Ansley Fleming piano recital, 3 p.m. March 28. (501) 328-3335. FREE

JOHN PUCKETT JAZZ TRIO 7:30 p.m. April 1, Woodlands Auditorium, Hot Springs Village. Tickets: $10. (501) 922-2567 or (501) 922-6773.

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

KEITH SYKES WEEKEND 8 p.m. March 26-27, 10:30 a.m. March 27, Arlington Hotel, downtown Hot Springs. Concerts, silent auction. Performers include Sykes, Richard Leigh, Larry Joe Taylor, Jimmy Davis, Susan Marshall, Buzz Cason. Benefits Tim Mathis Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tickets: both nights $50, one night $30. (501) 258-5355.

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

LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. In Two Jazz Combo, April 2. Admission: $10. (870) 536-3375.

STEVE MARTIN 8 p.m. April 24, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Bluegrass and banjo performance with The Steep Canyon Rangers. Tickets: $51-$101. (479) 443-5600.

MENA COMMUNITY CHOIR 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Church streets, Mena. Call for members. (479) 243-0042.

O’SUSANNA CONCERTS That Bookstore in Blytheville, 316 W. Main St., Blytheville. Eric Taylor, 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets: $10. (870) 763-3333.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. OBU Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m. today. (870) 245-5142. FREE

PINE BLUFF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 4 p.m. Sunday, Pine Bluff Convention Center Auditorium, Eighth Avenue and Convention Center Drive, Pine Bluff. “Classic Drama: The Passion of the Theater.” Tickets: $25-$30, students $8-$12. (870) 536-7666.

SONGWRITING SEMINAR 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10, Center for Workforce Development, South Arkansas Community College East Campus, 3698 E. Main St., El Dorado. With Odie Blackmon. Cost: before April 1 $129, after April 1 $149. (870) 864-7192.

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

THAT MANCINI MAGIC 7:30 p.m. today, Lily Peter Auditorium, Phillips Community College, Helena-West Helena. Warfield Concert Series with Mac Frampton, Cecil Welch and The Moon River Orchestra. (870) 338-8327 or (870) 338-7602. FREE

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Bluegrass Jam Session Class, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 30-May 11, $70. (501) 450-5755.

VALLEY OF THE VAPORS MUSIC FESTIVAL through Sunday, Low Key Arts, 118 Arbor St., and Maxine’s, 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Admission: $5-$15. (501) 282-9057.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

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

AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE FESTIVAL 5 p.m. April 10, Philander Smith College, Chester Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Suggested donation: $5, families $10. (501) 372-2256.

ARKANSAS ANTIQUE DEALERS SHOW AND SALE noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Ricks Armory, 4700 W. Eighth St. Admission: $5. arkansasantiquedealers.com or (479) 967-4618.

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

CAR & TRUCK SHOW 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 3, Goodsell Truck Accessories, 401 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Entry fee: donation to Boys & Girls Club. (501) 982-2245.

CASINO NIGHT AT RICK’S CAFE AMERICAINE 6:30 p.m. March 27, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. Games, Middle Eastern dinner, dancers, musicians. Dinner show: $50, games only $10. (501) 442-6623.

CATHOLIC HIGH JUNKTIQUE SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27, Catholic High School, 6300 Father Tribou St. (501) 664-4085.

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

CORAZON MEXICAN DINNER AND SILENT ART AUCTION 6 p.m. March 27, Quapaw United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Louisiana St. Center for Artistic Revolution fundraiser. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20; children 12 and under in advance $7, at the door $10. (501) 244-9690.

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES PEDAL CAR RACES 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 10, River Market East Pavilion. Races, games, music. Race participation: $5. (501) 340-6946.

DESIGNERS CHOICE FASHION PREVIEW 7 p.m. March 27, Metroplex Event Center, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Hosts Korto Momolu and Tyson Beckford. Tickets: $35. VIP Meet and Greet, 5:30 p.m., $50. (501) 952-9239.

DIAMOND BEAR BREWING CO. TOURS 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, 323 Cross St. (501) 708-2739 or (877) 642-2739. -FREE

EASTER EGG HUNT March 27, Excell Park, Ray Road and Southeastern Avenue, Jacksonville. Ages 3 and under, 10:15 a.m. Ages 4-5, 10:45 a.m. Ages 6-7, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8-10, 10:45 a.m. (501) 982-0818. FREE

EGGSHIBITION 7 p.m. March 26, Jack Stephens Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Auction of decorated eggs and other items. Benefits Youth Home. Tickets: $50. (501) 821-5500.

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

FIT FOR THE CURE EVENT 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Dillard’s, McCain Mall, 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dillard’s, Park Plaza, 6000 W. Markham St. Wacoal bra fittings and sale, benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (501) 771-4100 or (501) 660-1300.

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

HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Voluntary Simplicity course, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 20, $40. Home School Enrichment Programs “Explore the Needs Around the World” for ages 8-13: Africa, March 31; Asia, April 7; deadline one week prior. Cost: $10 per session. (501) 907-2697.

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

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

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. 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.

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

MEMPHIS FLEA MARKET 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 11, 612 J.P. Wright Loop Road. (901) 276-3532 or (501) 262-1176.

MID-SOUTH TRIVIA LEAGUE 7 p.m. Mondays, Zack’s Place, 1400 S. University Ave.; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Touchdown Sally’s Sports Grill, 17332 Interstate 30, Benton; 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 p.m. Sundays, Gusano’s, 313 President Clinton Ave.; 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Gusano’s, 2915 Dave Ward 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. Through May. (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

MULLET MADNESS 7 p.m. April 2, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St., Suite 104. 1980s theme party with music by After Eden Band. Benefits Freedom Reins hippotherapy program. Tickets: $35. (501) 315-4414.

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.

NUCLEAR KNOCKDOWN 5 p.m. Sunday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut Off. Central Arkansas Roller Derby vs. Radioactive City Roller Girls from Paducah, Ky. Admission: $10, children 10 and under free. (501) 758-9269.

PET ADOPTION EVENT noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Kiehl’s, Dillard’s Park Plaza, 6000 W. Markham St. Presented by Kiehl’s and Humane Society of Pulaski County. (501) 661-0053.

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Traveling Educational Nature Trailer and camping event, Friday-Sunday; $22, ages 6-12 $11. Nature programs and hikes. (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

RAPE PREVENTION CLASSES 10 a.m. Saturdays in March, Krav Maga and Fitness of Arkansas, 1205B S. University Ave. Final seminar, 8-11 a.m. April 3. Class: $29.99. (501) 664-5728.

RHEA LANA CONSIGNMENT SALES 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, half-price sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, McCain Mall, North Little Rock. (501) 499-0009.

ST. VINCENT TOUR DE PAUL 5K 8 a.m. April 10, St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, Markham Street and University Avenue. Cost: $25. (501) 552-2387.

ST. VINCENT TOUR DE PAUL TENNIS TOURNAMENT April 3-11, Pleasant Valley Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 552-2387. FREE

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 6, Darragh Center, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. Registration required. mdacasa@sbcglobal.net or (479) 527-0902. FREE

SMOKE ON THE WATER USA BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP Friday-Saturday, North Little Rock RV Park and North Shore Riverwalk. Barbecue, music, carnival. Performers include Colt Ford. Admission: $5, children 10 and under free. EZ Grill Kids’ Que Jr. Championship, Saturday, $25. smokeonthewaterbbq.com or (501) 372-5959.

TASTE OF IRELAND 6 p.m. today, Bailey Alumni Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Benefits UALR Alumni Association scholarships. Tickets: $45. (501) 683-7208.

TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott. Spring Equinox Celebration, 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday; $4, children 6-12 $3. (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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Impact National Student Conference, Friday-Sunday. Lectures: Jesse Ventura, 6 p.m. today; Maen Areikat, noon March 29; David Orr, 6 p.m. March 31. (501) 683-5239. FREE

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS 9 a.m. April 10, Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock. Benefits Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association of Arkansas. Walk, music, refreshments. Walkers raise pledge money. walktodefeatals.org or (501) 580-6672.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 10700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Spring Fling Foodie Event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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.

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ARKANSAS COUNTY SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 3, Exhibit Building, Arkansas County Fairgrounds, 16th Street, DeWitt. Vendor sales. Admission: $2, children under 12 free. Luncheon and presentation, 1-2 p.m., $15. (870) 946-3231 or (870) 673-2346.

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.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Delta Symposium XVI: Region and the Politics of Culture, panels, presentations, performances, April 7-10. (870) 972-3043.

BLARNEY BLAST 7 p.m. Saturday, CenterStage Playhouse, 204 N. First St., Cabot. Performance of Irish dances, refreshments, raffle. (501) 941-2266. FREE

BULL SHOALS-WHITE RIVER STATE PARK 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. Tours of the Bull Shoals Dam, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $2.50, $1.50 for ages 6-12. (870) 455-3629.

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

CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE 1 p.m. April 2, Tannenbaum Golf Club, Drasco. Benefits Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. Cost per four-person team: $300. (501) 733-1194.

CHILDREN’S SPRING/SUMMER CONSIGNMENT SALE 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 25-26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 27, Hickinbotham-Miller Building, Fulton County Fairgrounds, U.S. 62, Salem. (870) 895-5565.

DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 7953 U.S. 166 S., Pocahontas. Chili and Stew Dutch Oven Workshop, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 27; with Dutch oven $40, no oven $9. (870) 892-4708.

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.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 2:30-5 p.m. March 28, Siloam Springs First Assembly of God, 927 S. Oak Hill St., Siloam Springs. Egg hunts, prizes, car and motorcycle show, puppet show. (479) 524-9541. FREE

EASTER FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 27, noon-5 p.m. March 28, Dripping Springs Assembly of God, 626 Dripping Springs Road, Judsonia. Cost: $5-$50. (501) 729-0474.

EUREKA SPRInGS KITE FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 27, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas 23, south of Eureka Springs. (479) 253-6596.

FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 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.

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. “Blake’s Enlightened Graphics: Illuminated Books and New Technologies,” with Joseph Viscomi, 7:30 p.m. March 30. (501) 450-4597. FREE

HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Jonquil Festival, Friday-Sunday. Exhibit on Mount Horeb Masonic Lodge of Washington and National Treasure tours, through July 31. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684.

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

LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs. Nature programs, hikes, demonstrations. (501) 844-4205.

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. Spring break programs, Saturday-March 28. Spring Kayaking Adventures, April 10-11, $75. (501) 767-8148.

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

OAKLAWN PARK RACING through April 10, Hot Springs. Races: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Sunday, 1 p.m. Saturday. Admission: weekdays $2.50, $4.50 weekends. (501) 623-4411.

OZARK FOLK CENTER 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Ozark Folk School, Sunday-Tuesday. (870) 269-3851.

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

RAILROADIANA SHOW AND SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10, Arkansas Railroad Museum, 1700 Port Road, Pine Bluff. Admission: $5, children 6-12 $2. (870) 535-8819.

SIXTY-FIVE ROSES TOUR Saturday, Spring Park, Searcy. Bike tour, benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Family fun ride: $15. 30-mile ride: $30. 65-mile ride: $30. the65rosestour.com or (501) 278-5515.

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

SPORTSCARDS & MEMORABILIA SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27, Clarion Hotel, 211 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville. (918) 398-6924. FREE

TANDBERG GOLF CLASSIC 9:30 a.m. April 9, Hot Springs Country Club, 101 Country Club Drive, Hot Springs. Benefits Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. Cost: before Friday $100, after Friday $125. (501) 622-5110.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. St. Artist in residence: Davis Schneiderman reading and book signing, 7:30 p.m. March 30; master classes 1 and 2 p.m. March 31. Reading and book signing: Charlaine Harris, 7:30 p.m. April 1, Reynolds Performance Hall. (501) 450-3293. Lecture: “What is Radical Theology? A Postmodern Proposal,” John D. Caputo, 7 p.m. April 7. (501) 450-5506.

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

WOOLLY HOLLOW STATE PARK 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier. Star Party, dark Saturday. Women in the Outdoors Weekend, April 9-11, $125. (501) 679-2098.

Theater

Central Arkansas

FERDINAND THE BULL through Sunday, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Children’s Theatre production. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. matinees March 25-26. Tickets: $14, children under 12 $11. (501) 372-4000.

FRINGE FESTIVAL 8 p.m. today, Haislip Arena Theatre, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Six 10-minute plays. Tickets: $7, ages 65 and older and students $5. (501) 569-3256.

GLORIOUS! through March 28, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20-$40. (501) 378-0405.

LEND ME A TENOR through April 18, 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.

THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 26-27, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and March 28, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Tickets: $14, ages 65 and older and students $10. (501) 374-3761.

SHAKESPEARE SCENE FESTIVAL 9:30 a.m.-noon today, University Theatre, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. (501) 569-3161.

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A COUPLA WHITE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students $5. Benefits Capital Improvement Campaign. (501) 315-5483.

THE DEAL AND THE DESCENT 7:30 p.m. March 25, Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Tickets: $5-$10. (501) 802-3696.

ELITE MUSICAL THEATER SPRING BREAK CAMP PERFORMANCE 7 p.m. March 26, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Admission: $2. (479) 631-8988.

MACBETH 8 p.m. March 26-27, 2 p.m. March 28, Lyon College, Batesville. Tickets: $5-$7. (870) 307-7510.

rogers little theater Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Spotlight Studio classes for children, March 29-May 22, $125. 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.

SPRING SING 7 p.m. April 1-3, 2 p.m. April 3, Benson Auditorium, Harding University, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $10-$15. (501) 279-4709.

THEATRESQUARED PROGRAMS Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Ages 10-17: Spring Break Professional Training Academy, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-March 26. Cost: $165. (479) 571-2728.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN 2 and 7 p.m. April 11, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Presented by The Barbara Mashburn Scholarship Foundation. Tickets: $20, under 18 $10. (479) 443-5600.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

FAME 2:30 p.m. April 10 and 17, 2 p.m. April 11, Public Theater, 616 Center St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Bring sheet music. Parts for ages 16-21 and adults. Ages 13-15 considered individually. (501) 681-1409.

FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS 2:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production, May 13-16 and 21-23. No preparation necessary. (501) 663-9494.

SUMMER THEATRE ACADEMY 5 p.m. April 3, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Children’s Theatre academy auditions for ages 10-18. No preparation required. Dates: June 21-July 30. Tuition: six-week $750, three-week $450; scholarships available. (501) 396-0338.

TWINKLING OF AN EYE II: ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME 6:30 p.m. Monday, Covenant Family Church, 1400 James St., North Little Rock. (501) 590-1719.

THE WEEKEND THEATER 10 a.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, Seventh and Chester streets. For: Jesus Christ Superstar, June 4-27; Hair, July 9-Aug. 1; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Aug. 19-29. No children’s parts. Sing one verse and chorus of song. (501) 374-3761.

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. William Staggers, Friday, $7. Katmandu, Saturday, $7. Science Cafe, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Scound Hounds, Wednesday, free. World Water Week, Sunday-March 27. Nan Maureen with Tom Cox, Joe Vick and Dave Rogers, Monday. Vieux Carre 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.

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. Ben & Doug, Mr. Lucky, today. Kory Montgomery, Friday. Legoria Payton, Ramona & The Soul Rhythms, Saturday. Chris DeClerk, Wednesday. Happy-hour bands start at 5:30 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursdays, headline bands at 8:30 or 9, 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 Mic 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 mic 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. Everyone Dies in Utah, My Hands to War, 9 p.m. today, $8. Evergreen Terrace, Stray From the Path, Death Before Dishonor and Wishtribe, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $12, day of show $15. Dr. Manhattan with Bald Eagle Refugees, 7 p.m. Sunday, $5. Green Jelly with Brother Andy & His Big Damn Mouth, Flameing Daeth Fearies, 9 p.m. Monday; advance $5, day of show $8. Foxy Shazam, The Young Veins and Bad Rabbits, 9 p.m. Tuesday; advance $10, day of show $12. (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.

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. Cowboy Bill Martin, through Saturday. 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. (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 DJ, 9 p.m. every Saturday, $2. (501) 612-1776.

REVOLUTION ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Boombox, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $10, day of show $12. Chris Knight, Matt Stell & The Crashers, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. Latin Nights, 7 p.m. Tuesday; $5, under 21 $7. 100 Monkeys, Kissing Club, 9 p.m. Wednesday; advance $8, day of show $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

SPEAKEASY SUPPER CLUB 412 Louisiana St. Paul Tull & Friends, 8 p.m. April 1. Free unless otherwise indicated. (501) 374-2008.

STICKY FINGERZ CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Micky & The Motorcars, 9 p.m. today, $8. Badhand and The Breakthrough, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. John Lee Hooker, Jr., 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $8, day of show $10. Suckers, Miles Benjamin, Anthony Robinson, Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers, 8:30 p.m. Monday; advance $8, day of show $10. Anuhea, Jonathan Wilkins, Analogue Transit, The Green, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, $5. 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, North Little Rock. Convertible Cowboy, 8 p.m. every Friday. (501) 851-9987. FREE

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

TROY’S IRONHORSE SALOON 9125 Mann Road. Horseshoes, pool, shuffleboard and karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. (501) 562-4464. FREE

UNDERGROUND PUB 500 President Clinton Ave. Acoustic music 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday. Karaoke 7 p.m. every Thursday. Music 9 p.m. Friday, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 707-2537. FREE

THE VILLAGE Asher and University avenues. Spring Break Bash with Born of Osiris, Your Demise, 7 p.m. Friday; advance $10, at the door $13. Lil’ Rock Spring Bling, 9 p.m. Saturday. Treaty of Paris, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. thevillagelive.com or (501) 570-0300.

WEST END 215 N. Shackleford Road. Alize, Friday. Seth Freeman, Saturday. Pop Tart Monkeys, March 26-27. Call for times and cover charges. (501) 224-7665.

WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. J Roddy Walston and the Business, 9 p.m. Sunday. Austin Lucas, Tuesday. Bands start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Admission $5 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 375-8400.

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

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

BUZZY’S BAR 210 Rhinehart Road, Pine Bluff. Jam Nite with JT Flood band and karaoke, 7 p.m. every Thursday, free. (870) 535-7087.

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. Jack Stafford, Monday. China Invasion Tour, 9 p.m. March 26, $5. 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.

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