CALENDAR

— Art & Exhibits

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ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Lecture: fiber artist Lia Cook, 6 p.m. Dec. 2. (501) 396-0345. “Toys Designed by Artists,” through Jan. 6. “Collectors Show & Sale,” Nov. 30-Dec. 30. “Multiplicity” and “Fifty for Arkansas: The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection,” through Jan. 6. “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 (501) 372-4000. ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475. ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE 601 Main St. Rotating exhibit by Arkansas artists, Wednesday-Dec. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-curtain Tuesday-Friday, 1 p.m.-curtain Saturday-Sunday. (501) 378-0405. FREE ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE BUTLER CENTER GALLERIES 401 President Clinton Ave. From the Vault: Works From the Central Arkansas Library System Permanent Collection, through March 23. Arkansas League of Artists juried competition exhibit, through Jan. 26. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5700. ARKANSAS TREASURER’S OFFICE State Capitol, Room 220. Works by Amy Belk, Makenzie Jones and Marsha Zimmerman, through November. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 682-1423. FREE THE ART GROUP 10840 Maumelle Blvd., Maumelle. Works by Lori Weeks, through Nov. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 680-9484. FREE THE ART LOFT 1525 Merrill Drive. Works by Dan Thornhill, Kathy Sanders, Rosemary Parker and others. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 203-7653. FREE CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “The Story Teller,” by John Deering, through Dec. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335. FREE CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. “Watercolors by Kuhl Brown,” through Dec. 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. (501) 375-2342. FREE CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. “Dorothy Howell Rodham and Virginia Clinton Kelley,” through Sunday. 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. GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Southern Abstraction,” through Jan. 12. 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. “And the Band Played On,” through Dec. 1. “American Spring: A Cause for Justice,” through Nov. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-6822. FREE HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Lecture: “The Maya: History, Culture and Myth,” by Kristin Mann, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. “Beyond the Expected: Norwood Creech, Paulette Palmer and Edward Wade Jr.,” through Feb. 3. “Jared Hogue: Mini Faces,” through Jan. 6. “Barbie: The 11 1/2-Inch American Icon,” through Jan. 6. “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. “Still Life,” through Nov. 30. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006. FREE LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. American Spring: A Cause for Justice, handmade quilt exhibit, through Nov. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. (501) 374-1957. FREE MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Holiday open house 2-5 p.m. Dec. 2. “A Voice Through the Viewfinder: Images of Arkansas’ Black Community by Ralph Armstrong,” through Jan. 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593. FREE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Science After Dark: Food Fusion “Twisting Food With Science,” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, $5. Dollar Day, Dec. 1, $1. GPS Adventures, through April 1. Design Zone, through Dec. 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050. OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Brown Bag Lecture: “The Spence Family and the Civil War in 1862,” noon-1 p.m. Dec. 6. “Battle Colors of Arkansas,” through Feb. 1. “Things You Need to Hear: Memories of Growing Up in Arkansas From 1890 to 1980,” through Jan. 1, 2014. 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 PATRICK HAYS SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER 401 W. Pershing Blvd., North Little Rock. “The Art of Music,” through Nov. 30. (501) 837-1342. FREE THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. “Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist’s Journey,” Linda Palmer, through Nov. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512. FREE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. “Photographing the Landscape,” through Nov. 29. Senior exhibitions: Nov. 30-Dec. 10. M.A. Thesis Exhibition by Lauren Sukany, Wednesday-Dec. 20. 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. “Norman Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays,” through Dec. 9. 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 STATE UNIVERSITYMOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, Dale Bumpers Great Hall, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. “Artists in Education,” through Monday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 508-6162. ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Norman Hall Gallery of Art, 203 W. Q St., Russellville. Tech Juried Student Competitive, through Nov. 30. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 964-3237. FREE ARTCHURCH STUDIO 301 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. Handmade for the Holidays, Saturday-Sunday. A Fete of Feat, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Tickets: $30, couple $50. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (501) 655-0836 or artchurch.org. THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “Kevin Cole: Straight From the Soul,” through Dec. 1. “Exploring the Frontier: Arkansas 1540-1840,” through March. “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 CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Lecture: “Undressing the Portrait: Aspiration, Attainment and Fantasy in American Colonial Painting,” 3 p.m. Dec. 2. “See the Light: The Luminist Tradition in American Art,” “Moshe Safdie: The Path to Crystal Bridges,” through Jan. 28. 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 RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. “Artists of the River Valley” through November. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452. FREE ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Holiday open house 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday. “Winter Wonderland” guided tours of 1895 Hawkins House Sunday-Dec. 31. “To Cap It All Off,” through June 29. “Benton County Crime Stories,” through 2013. “More to See ... More to Do.” Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154. FREE

Film

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BON JOVI INSIDE OUT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com. THE MET: LIVE IN HD Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. La Clemenza di Tito, 11:55 a.m. Dec. 1; tickets: $24, ages 65 and older $22, children $18. Encore: The Tempest, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; tickets: $18. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents. com.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — A CELEBRATION OF SEASON 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.

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BON JOVI INSIDE OUT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $11.50, ages 65 and older $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway). fathomevents. com. THE MET: LIVE IN HD Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. La Clemenza di Tito, 11:55 a.m. Dec. 1; tickets: $22, ages 65 and older $20, children $15. Encores: The Tempest, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; tickets: $20, ages 65 and older $18, children $14. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway). fathomevents.com. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — A CELEBRATION OF SEASON 7 p.m. Nov. 29, 2 Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $11.50, ages 65 and older $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway). fathomevents. com.

Music

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LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB Thomson Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. 4 Shillings Short, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1; $15, students $8, children 12 and under free. (501) 663-0634. MESSIAH 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, First Pentecostal Church, 1401 Calvary Drive, North Little Rock. Arkansas Choral Society and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vesper Choir. Admission: $15, children $10. (870) 575-7001. RIVER CITY MEN’S CHORUS 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Dec. 3-4, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi St. “Holiday! 2012.” (501) 377-1080. FREE

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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Madrigal Feaste, 6:15 p.m. Nov. 29-30, $35. (870) 972-2781. ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYMOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Holiday Show, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, $35, students $17.50. (870) 508-6280. CEDAR HILL 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. KASU Bluegrass Monday series. Suggested donation $5. (870) 972-2367. FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS 4-6 p.m. Dec. 2, Christian Science Society, College and 18th streets, Batesville. (870) 307-7242. FREE

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Candlelight Carol Services, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 4 p.m. Dec. 2. (501) 450-1495. JASON GRAY 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Crossgate Church, 3100 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Christmas Stories tour. With Kyle Thurman. Tickets: $10, bring new toy or game to donate. (501) 627-4552. OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. A Festival of Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1. (870) 245-5563. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF, 1200 N. University Drive, Pine Bluff. Handel’s Messiah with The Vesper Choir, 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts Building. (870) 575-7001. FREE WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Starrlight Jazz Club Series, Sean Jones Quartet; 7 and 9 p.m. Dec. 1, $26-$36. (479) 443-5600. HOT SPRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL CHORUS 3 p.m. Dec. 2, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 228 Spring St., Hot Springs. “What Sweeter Music.” Tickets: $10, students $5. (501) 623-4763.

Special Events

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ARVEST ON ICE through Jan. 6, River Market Pavilion. Hours: 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $9 with skate rental, children age 4 and younger free with paid adult. (501) 376-4781.

BIG JINGLE JUBILEE HOLIDAY PARADE 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Broadway and Capitol Avenue. Parade, lighting and fireworks. (501) 376-4781 or (501) 835-3399. A CAPITOL EVENT 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1, The Little Rock Club, Fourth Street and Broadway. Dinner and silent auction benefit for Arkansas Chamber Singers. Tickets: $125. (501) 377-1121. CARTI FESTIVAL OF TREES Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Statehouse Convention Center. Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute event. Stroll Through the Forest, 1:30-4 p.m. Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1; $5, children $3. Sugar Plum Ball, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 29, $40. Festival of Fashion, 11 a.m. Nov. 30, $50. Festival After Dark, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, $50. Breakfast with Santa, 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 1, $15. Tux ’n’ Trees, 6 p.m. Dec. 1, $200. (501) 660-7634. CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS noon Dec. 1, Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway. Parade, giveaways, lights. (501) 821-5552. FREE CELEBRATION OF LIVING GIFTS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Heifer Village, One World Ave. (501) 907-2697. FREE GOSPEL DINNER CRUISE 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Arkansas Queen Riverboat, 100 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock. Gospel music performed by The Hannahs. Tickets: $33.95, children $21.95. (501) 372-5777 or arkansasqueen. com. JACKSONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE 1 p.m. Dec. 1, Main Street, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4316. FREE A NIGHT AT THE REP 5 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Silent auction, reception, White Christmas performance. North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce event. Tickets: $40. (501) 372-5959. SCHOLARSHIP GALA 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Pine Bluff Convention Center, Pine Bluff. Pine Bluff Black Firefighters Association. Tickets: $15 advance, at the door $20, table $120. (870) 718-6079. SCIENCE CAFE 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Vieux Carre, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. “The Science of Beauty.” (501) 686-7418. FREE THANKSGIVING CRUISE 10 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Queen Riverboat, 100 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock. Reggae, Hip Hop, and Old School. Tickets: $25. (501) 372-5777 or (501) 376-9773. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lectures: “The Medicaid Expansion in Arkansas,” Dr. Joe Thompson, noon Tuesday; Girls on the Run CEO Molly Barker, 6 p.m. Wednesday; “Preventing Bullying and Cyber-Bullying,” Tina Meier, 6 p.m. Nov. 29. (501) 683-5239.

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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYBEEBE 610 N. Pecan St., Beebe. Yuletide Madrigal Feaste 7 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 1; $20, reservations required. (501) 882-8951. BREAKFAST WITH MRS. CLAUS 9 a.m. Dec. 1, Arkansas State University-Newport, 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport. For children ages 4-8. Reservations required. (870) 512-7704. FREE CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS 6 p.m. Nov. 29, Overstreet Hall, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University Road, Magnolia. Music, light displays, vendors. Showings of It’s a Wonderful Life, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Dinner, 6:30-8 p.m., $7.50, children 6-12 $3.75. (870) 235-4028. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING FEAST 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Cabot United Methodist Church, 2003 S. Pine St., Cabot. (501) 259-3799 or cabotfeast.com. DUCK DUCK GOOSE SALE 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 29-30, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 1, Greenbrier Events Center, 5 Louise Lane, Greenbrier. (501) 804-6762. FALL SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM through Dec. 7, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University St., Magnolia. Water exercise and strength training classes. Cost: one class $60, two $80, parking $25. (870) 235-4140. HOBBS STATE PARKCONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Beaver Lake Eagle watch tours, 3 p.m. throughout November; registration and pre-payment required; $10, children 6-12 $5, younger than 6 free. Mother Nature readings for children, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday and third Wednesday of the month. Hikes, nature programs. (479) 789-5000. HOLIDAY LIGHTING WORKSHOP 2:30-5 p.m. Monday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Fee: $20 members, $30 nonmembers, includes admission to Holiday Lights display. (501) 262-9300. JACKSONPORT STATE PARK Newport. Christmas ornaments workshop 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 8, $5. Christmas stocking workshop 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 15, $5. Reservations required. (870) 523-2143. LYON COLLEGE 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. “My Heart is an Idiot: Found Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Tour,” 7:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 4. (870) 307-7242. FREE POTPOURRI: ON STAGE Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Pine Bluff. Preview Party with hors d’oeuvres, wine pull and music, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 30, $60. Potpourri with auctions and dinner, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 1, $100. Tickets for both: $150. (870) 536-3375. SPRINGDALE GEM FAIRE noon-6 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2, Holiday Inn and Convention Center, 1500 S. 48th St., Springdale. Cost: $3 weekend pass. (503) 252-8300 or gemfaire.com. WINTER DREAMS TOUR OF HOMES 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2, homes in Benton and Washington counties, hosted by Junior League of Northwest Arkansas. Tickets: $20. (479) 751-7054 or juniorleaguenwa.org.

Theater

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CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 29, 10 a.m. Nov. 29. Robinson Center Music Hall. Tickets: $25-$67.50. (501) 244-8800 or (800) 982-2787. CITY MOUSE, COUNTRY MOUSE, CHRISTMAS HOUSE Nov. 30-Dec. 16, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Children’s Theatre production. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14, children $11. (501) 372-4000.

A 1940’S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Dec. 1-2; 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Presented by The Community Theatre of Little Rock. Tickets: $16, military, students, and over 65 $14. Age 6 and younger free. (501) 410-2283. THE OUTSIDERS 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Nov. 30-Dec. 15, The Weekend Theater, Seventh and Chester streets. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761. PAJAMA TOPS through Dec. 31, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $29-$33; children 15 and under $20; show only $25; children 15 and under $15. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

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ALL IS CALM 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10-$25. (479) 443-5600. A CHRISTMAS CAROL 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8, 13-15. Center on the Square Dinner Theater, 219 Arch St., Searcy. Tickets: $27, seniors and students $24, show only $12. (501) 368-0111. BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL 7 p.m. Dec. 4-6, 8 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 2 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Walton Arts Center, 405 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $49-$73. (479) 443-5600. FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6, Bridges/Larson Theatre, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. (501) 450-3265. FREE THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Performed by Western Arkansas Ballet. Tickets: $20-$25. Sugar Plum Fairy Tea with lunch, craft project, pictures with characters from The Nutcracker; 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 9; $20. (479) 785-0152. TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 3 p.m. Dec. 1, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $12. (870) 633-4480.

Clubs

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THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Gerald Johnson and Co., Monday. Bruce Cochran wine tasting, 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 29, $10. Lucious Spiller Band, Nov. 30, $7. Karaoke with Larry the Table Guy, Thursdays. Vieux Carre Jazz Brunch with Ted Ludwig and Friends, 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-Saturday. afterthoughtbar. com or (501) 663-1196. CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Richie Johnson, Friday. Rob & Tyndall, 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. Galactic Empire, 8 p.m. Friday, $8. Black Tusk, 8 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 376-1819. THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Lord T & Eloise, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $10, day of show $12. Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. (501) 823-0090. STICKYZ ROCK ’N’ ROLL CHICKEN SHACK 107 River Market Ave. Stephen Neeper Band, 9 p.m. Friday. The Schwag, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. Wheeler Brothers, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $5. Touch: Grateful Dead Tribute, 8 p.m. Mondays, $5. (501) 372-7707. WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Mr. Happy, Friday. Thread, Saturday. (501) 224-7665.

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MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Pop Pistol, Fossils of Ancient Robots, The Empty Boat People Band, 8 p.m. Friday; advance $5, at the door $7. Thick Syrup Record Showcase, 8 p.m. Saturday; advance $5, at the door $7. New Music Tuesdays, free. Poetry and karaoke, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.

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