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LITTLE ROCK — Art & Exhibits

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MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. “Will Barnet at the Arkansas Arts Center: A Centennial Exhibition,” and “Cast, Cut, Forged and Crushed: Selections in Metal From the John and Robyn Horn Collection,” through Sunday. “Foundation Collection,” “Masterworks” and Paul Signac, continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkarts.com or call (501) 372-4000. ARKANSAS TREASURER’S OFFICE Room 220, state Capitol. January exhibit: Knitting by Darcy Murphy. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 682-1423. FREE BUTLER CENTER GALLERIES 401 President Clinton Ave. “Ark in the Dark: An Exhibition of Vintage Movie Posters About Arkansas,” through Feb. 25. “Leon Niehues: 21st Century Basketmaker,” through Jan. 28. “Arkansas Pastel Society’s Fourth National Exhibition Reflections in Pastel,” through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5717. CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “Cinematic Rails: Trains in the Movies,” photographs by J.P. Bell, Friday-March 3; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. FREE CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. “The Art of the Brick,” Lego exhibit by Nathan Sawaya, through Feb. 12. 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 6-17 $3; active military and children under 6 free. (501) 374-4242. GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Holiday Art Show, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. FREE GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Interwoven: The Work of Robyn Horn and Dolores Justus,” through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787. HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. “Fired Rhythm,” Chukes, through Jan. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-6822. HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “Found-Fired-Formed: Sarah May Leflar, Donna Uptigrove and Amber Uptigrove,” through Feb. 5. “Reel to Real: Gone With the Wind and the Civil War in Arkansas,” through April 30. “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. L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. January exhibit: “Landscapes.” Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006. FREE MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “A Splendid Little War: Arkansas and the Spanish-American War,” through April. “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 3 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 MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. “Soul Sanctuary — Images of the African-American Worship Experience,” through February. MLK Challenge day of volunteering and service for ages 12-18, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593. FREE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Grand opening, Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10. amod.org or (501) 396-7050. OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: “Arkansas’s Union Forces: What Drove Madison County Men to Enlist?” Rebecca Howard, noon today. 2nd Friday Art Night, 5-8 p.m. Friday. “An Enduring Union,” through March 1. “Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation,” through March 4. 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.” Little Beginnings toddler program, 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685. FREE SECOND FRIDAY ART NIGHT 5-8 p.m. second Friday of the month, downtown art galleries and museums. Open house, new exhibits, entertainment. (501) 324-9351. FREE THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. “Modern Day Diana,” photos by Margaret LeJeune, Monday-Feb. 3; reception and gallery talk, 5:30-8 p.m. Jan. 20. Parkview and Hall high schools ceramic bowls exhibition for Arkansas Food Bank, Monday-Jan. 20. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512. FREE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. “Michael Warrick — Life Forms,” through Feb. 26. Faculty Biennial, Tuesday-March 7. Exhibit receptions, 2-4:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Scholarship Exhibition, Jan. 26-Feb. 19. 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 WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Small Works on Paper, through Jan. 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720. FREE

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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL Donald W. Reynolds Library, 300 Library Hill, Mountain View. Arkansas Craft School Faculty Exhibition, through Feb. 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 269-8397. ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. January exhibit: works by Gus and Dustin Sprague. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452. ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Norman Hall Gallery of Art, 203 W. Q St., Russellville. “The Language of Dreams,” Carlos Marquez, through Jan. 31; reception, 3 p.m. Jan. 25. Hours: 8:30-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 964-3237. FREE CRYSTAL BRIDGES GUIDED TOUR Monday, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Charter bus trip and tour. Tickets: $50. (870) 508-6214 or (870) 508-6105. CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700. FREE DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. “Of This Place: The Delta Landscape, The Art of Jeanne Seagle,” through Jan. 21. “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 EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. The World War II Watercolors of Robert Andrew Parker, through March 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (870) 633-4480. FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Watercolors by Bonnie Hookman, through Jan. 31. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476. FREE FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. The Bonneville Collection, through Feb. 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: adults $5, ages 6-15 $2, ages 6 and under free. (479) 783-7841. HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. New permanent exhibit: “Into the Wild.” “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. INDIAN ROCK VILLAGE 265 Dave Creek Drive, Fairfield Bay. North Central Arkansas Artist League exhibit, through January. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 884-6652. FREE JACKSONPORT STATE PARK 205 Avenue St., Newport. “We Knew Nothing of War: Questions of a Civil War Soldier,” through March 5. (870) 523-2143. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. January exhibit: works by Dolores Justus, Kari Albright, Jennifer Libby Faye, Steve Griffith, Robyn Horn, Vivian Noe, Rebecca Thompson. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335. LYON COLLEGE 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Works by Melissa Gill, through Feb. 10; reception, 5 p.m. Jan. 26. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 307-7488. FREE ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons,” through March 24. “Benton County Crime Stories,” through 2013. 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 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY 114 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. “US: An Undergraduate Salon,” Jan. 19-Feb. 17; opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Hours: 2-6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 273-5305. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. “Environments: Interrogating Space,” “New Work: Color Portraits,” Jan. 19-Feb. 26; opening reception, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793. FREE

Dance

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ARKANSAS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY every Monday, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Beginners class, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate and advanced class, 8-9 p.m. No partner or experience required. Cost: $5 per night. (501) 821-4746. 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, 2-4 p.m. every Thursday, $3. (501) 490-1197. COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.

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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. MERRY MIXERS DANCE CLUB Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. The Mullens Band, 7-10 p.m. first Saturday of the month, $7.50. Third Saturday of the month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10. (501) 922-1709. OUACHITA LITTLE THEATRE GOES DANCING Mena. Dance show, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Ouachita Little Theatre, 610 Mena St. Tickets: $7, ages 60 and older and students $5. Workshop, 1-3 p.m. Saturday; Viviana’s Dance Studio, 305 Dallas Ave., Mena. Cost: $8, couple $10. (479) 243-0186. 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.

Film

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AYN RAND & THE PROPHECY OF ATLAS SHRUGGED 8 p.m. Tuesday, Rave Colonel Glenn 18, 18 Colonel Glenn Plaza Drive. Tickets: $9.25, children and ages 65 and older $7.25. (501) 687-0499. THE MET: LIVE IN HD Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. The Enchanted Island, 11:55 a.m. Jan. 21. Tickets: $24, ages 65 and older $22, children $18. fathomevents. com or (501) 224-0992.

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CAPTURED LIVE FROM THE MET University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. The Enchanted Island, 2 p.m. Jan. 22. Tickets: $15, students $5. (501) 450-3265. HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Slavery by Another Name preview with questions and discussion with Doug Blackmon, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 450-1222. FREE THE MET: LIVE IN HD Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. The Enchanted Island, 11:55 a.m. Jan. 21. Tickets: $22, 65 and older $20, children $15. fathomevents.com or (501) 776-2282 (Benton) or (501) 450-7558 (Conway).

Letters

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POWER POETRY SLAM 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Vino’s, 923 W. Seventh St. Poetry contest. Cost: $5. (501) 366-4130. 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 5920 R St. Book signing: The Witness Tree 1910, Richard Ledbetter, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 21. (501) 663-9198.

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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

Music

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ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129. COLT FORD 5 p.m. Friday, Shooter’s Sports Bar and Grill, 9500 Interstate 30. Tickets: $20-$25. (501) 565-4003. EVANESCENCE 8 p.m. Jan. 21, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $39.50. (800) 745-3000. LIVE AT LAMAN 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. The Salty Dogs, today. (501) 758-1720. FREE TOP OF THE ROCK CHORUS OPEN HOUSE 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, 7351 Warden Road, Sherwood. (501) 868-7661. TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION 2:30-5 p.m. first and third Sundays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340. FREE

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ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. first and third Wednesday of the month, Something Brewing, 1156 Front St., Conway. Musicians welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 602-5508. FREE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Billy Dean, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $20-$30. (870) 972-2781. ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYBEEBE 610 N. Pecan St., Beebe. “The String Family & Music at the Movies,” Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Rockefeller Quartet, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Rockefeller Quartet concert, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets: $10; students, military, educators and ages 65 and older $5. (501) 882-8951.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYMOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Marty Stuart, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, $20-$30. (800) 514-3849.

BELLES AND BEAUX 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Woman’s Progressive Club, 333 Merriman St., Wynne. Wynne Music Club presentation. (870) 238-5566. FREE BLUE MONDAYS 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Red Goose Restaurant, 100 S. Pruett St., Paragould. KASUFM, 91.9, concert series. David Lynn Jones and Friends, Monday. (870) 972-3486. FREE EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve, 3 p.m. Saturday, $12. (870) 633-4480. ELVIS LIVES 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Perot Theatre, 219 Main St., Texarkana. Tickets: $30-$50. (903) 792-4992. ELVIS 35TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Rialto Theatre, 215 E. Broadway, Morrilton. Performance by tribute artist Tony Witt. Tickets: $10. (501) 952-6005. THE RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Johnny Tolley, 7 p.m. Saturday, donations encouraged. (870) 762-1744. WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, $10-$25. Symphony of Northwest Arkansas: Masterworks II, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, $25-$45. Keb’ Mo’, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, $29-$49. (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

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ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE

BRIDAL SHOW 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center. Tickets: advance $7, at the door $10. (501) 378-3807. CENTRAL ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY 7 p.m. Saturday, SkateWorld, 6512 Mabelvale Cut-Off. Big Dam Rollers vs. Mountain Gateway Sisterhood of Steel. Admission: $10, children 10 and under free. (501) 758-9269. 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 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 7 p.m. Jan. 20, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $18-$105. (800) 745-3000. LET’S PLAY BRIDGE 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 6, Rolling Hills Baptist Church, 1400 E. Rolling Hills Drive, Fayetteville. Bridge class. Cost: $5. (479) 575-4545. LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Giraffe Encounter, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $10, children 1-12 $5. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10; ages 60 and older and children 1-12, $8. (501) 666-2406. MCCAIN MALL 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Grand Re-opening Celebration, 7-9 p.m. Friday. (501) 758-6317. FREE PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE 900 W. Daisy Bates Drive. Bless the Mic Series: Melissa Harris-Perry, 7 p.m. Jan. 19. (501) 370-5279. FREE PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Wednesday Walk-About off-trail hikes, 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays in January. Eagle Lake Cruises, Saturdays in January, $10, children 6-12 $5. Hikes, nature programs, games. (501) 868-5806. SUPPER & SOUL: AN EVENING WITH GLADYS KNIGHT 6 p.m. Tuesday, Statehouse Convention Center. Reception, dinner, concert. Celebration of Arkansas Baptist College. Tickets: $250. (501) 492-0549.

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ANTIQUE ALLEY ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 21, noon-5 p.m. Jan. 22, Conway Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Admission: $3, children 12 and under $1. (501) 230-5728 or (479) 739-7171. ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration with community programs, presentations, candlelight vigil, performances, Monday-Jan. 19. (870) 680-4052. 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. CULINARY CLASSES Eureka Springs. Demonstration class, 10 a.m. Friday; $30, with wine $35. Hands-on class, 10 a.m. Saturday; $40, with wine $45. (479) 253-7461. DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK 7953 U.S. 166 S., Pocahontas. Introduction to Embroidery Workshop, 1-3:30 p.m. Jan. 21, $15. (870) 892-4708. A DAY OF SERVICE noon Monday, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Volunteer activities and service honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (888) 290-5464. FREE HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK, U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Trial by Jury Dinner, 6 p.m. Saturday; $25, children under 14 $20, reservations required. Basic Dutch oven cooking class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 21, $25, reservations required. Basket weaving workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 28, $25. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684. HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Beaver Lake Eagle Watch Tours, through February; $10, children 6-12 $5. Mother Nature readings for children, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday and third Wednesday of the month. Hikes, nature programs. (479) 789-5000. INTRODUCTION TO BASKETRY CLASS 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. Sponsored by Caddo River Art Guild. Cost: $15. (870) 245-3612. LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs. Bald Eagle Bonanza Weekend, Jan. 20-22. Nature programs, hikes, demonstrations. (501) 844-4205. FREE LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Eagle tours, 10 a.m. Saturday, noon Jan. 19, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, 1 p.m. Jan. 25; reservations recommended. Educational and nature programs. Nature tales, 2 p.m. Saturdays. (479) 967-5516. LOGOLY STATE PARK County Road 47, McNeil. Star Watch, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 20; $10, families $15. (870) 695-3561. OAKLAWN Hot Springs. Live racing, Friday-April 14. (800) 625-5296. PETIT JEAN STATE PARK 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton. Eagle Awareness Weekend, Saturday-Sunday. (501) 727-5441.

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Tea and Tatting for Beginners Workshop, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 21, $7. Special programs, weekends. “Bacon, Eggs and More”; 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. SECOND SATURDAY PROGRAMS 2 p.m. second Saturday of the month through March, Ponca Elk Education Center, Arkansas 43, Ponca. One-hour programs about Buffalo River. (870) 446-5373 or (870) 861-2432. SKATE FOR LOSH 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Thrills on Wheels, 3579 Arkansas 367, Searcy. Skating event benefits medical costs for an area child. Cost: $5. (501) 247-6711.

WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Table for Two culinary class for couples, 5 p.m. Friday, $200 per couple. Made From Scratch Culinary Workshop: Know Your Knife, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, $80. Making Nutrition Delicious: Intro to My Plate, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, $35. (501) 727-6243.

Theater

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DRIVING MISS DAISY through Feb. 4, 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: $29-$33; children 15 and under, $23; show only $25, children 15 and under $15. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

GOLDILOCKS AND LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Jan. 20-Feb. 5, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14; children, $11. (501) 372-4000. THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER Friday-Jan. 28, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Jan. 25-Feb. 12, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Previews: 7 p.m. Jan. 25-26; pre-show discussions, 6:15 p.m.; Jan. 25 pay what you can night. Tickets: $25-$40; advance $10 off A seats and $5 off B seats. (501) 378-0405.

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BLUE MAN GROUP Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7 p.m. today and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $49-$59. (479) 443-5600. LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. The Young Players production. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483. LITTLE WOMEN 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Opera Fayetteville production. Tickets: $25. (479) 283-0804. POWER ON EARTH 6 p.m. Jan. 23, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. One-man show. (870) 680-4052. FREE STEEL MAGNOLIAS 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Studio Theatre, Henderson State University, 1100 Henderson St., Arkadelphia; 7 p.m. Jan. 20-21, Gurdon High School Theatre, 7777 U.S. 67 S., Gurdon. Arkadelphia Little Theatre production. Tickets: $10, students $5. (870) 260-5444.

Auditions

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THE ROYAL PLAYERS 10 a.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Monday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Productions: Kiss Me Kate, Feb. 23-March 4; The Fantasticks, April 26-May 6. Prepare one verse and chorus of song. (501) 315-5483.

Clubs

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. The Woodies, today, free. Weakness 4 Blondes, Friday, $7. Lucious Spiller, Saturday, $7. Handmade Moments, Monday. Vieux Carre Jazz Brunch with Ted Ludwig and Joe Cripps, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Jazz @ the Afterthought, Mondays, free unless otherwise indicated. Carl Mouton, Tuesdays, free. 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. CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Rob & Tyndall, The Mudpuppies, today. Richie Johnson, Crash Meadows, Friday. Greg Madden, Adrenaline, Saturday. Brian & Nick, 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. DOWNTOWN MUSIC HALL AND RECORDS 215 W. Capitol Ave. Queen Anne’s Revenge, Embrace the Crash, 8 p.m. today, $6. The Menszingers, 7 p.m. Sunday; advance $10, at the door $12. (501) 376-1819.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Michael Mack, through Saturday. Carl Strong, Wednesday-Jan. 21. Open Mike Nite, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Ladies Night, Thursdays, free for women. 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. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

REVOLUTION ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Friday the 13th New Year Massacre with Ishi, Sex With Robots, Sniq, Germz, MC Kreepa, Friday. Latin Night, Tuesday. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ ROCK ’N’ ROLL CHICKEN SHACK 107 S. Commerce St. Whiskey of the Damned, 9 p.m. today, $5. Boom Kinetic, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. The Year of the Tiger, Falcon Scott, The Binary Marketing Show, 9 p.m. Saturday. Touch: Grateful Dead Tribute, 8 p.m. Mondays, $5. (501) 372-7707. WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Tragikly White, today. Taylor Made, Friday. Eskimo Brothers, Saturday. McCuin Band, Four of a Kind, Sunday. (501) 224-7665.

AROUND ARKANSAS

MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Pop Pistol, Girl in a Coma, 8 p.m. Friday. New Music Tuesdays, free. Paul Sammons, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.