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Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets.

“Time Travelers,” through Aug. 4.

“Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London,” through Sept. 8; admission $12, senior citizens $10, youth/students $6. “Bauhaus Twenty-21: An Ongoing Legacy,” photographs by Gordon Watkinson, through Sept. 22. Interwoven: Craft, through Nov. 17. “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. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.

ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL CALL FOR ENTRIES submissions by Arkansas artists for 2014 Small Works on Paper exhibition. Deadline: July 26. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9766.

ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE 601 Main St. Works by Arkansas artists, through Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-curtain Tuesday-Friday, 1 p.m.-curtain Saturday-Sunday. (501) 378-0405.

ARKANSAS STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE Room 220, state Capitol. Works by Jared Vaughn and Mildred Lasiter-Cross through Friday. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 682-1423.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave.

“Creative Expressions,” through Aug. 25.

“Get a Simple Landscape,” drawings by Jerry Phillips, through Sept. 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 320-5790.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. John Wooldridge, “Painting Arkansas,” Friday-Aug. 17; opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM’S MAIN LIBRARY Level 4 Teen Center, 100 Rock St. “Old School: Remembering the Brinkley Academy,” through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3000.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. “Dream Weavers,” works by Sandra Marson, through Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. (501) 375-2342.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. “Jazz: Through the Eyes of Herman Leonard,” through July 21. 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.

COX CREATIVE CENTER, 120 River Market Ave. Arkansas League of Artists Spring Members Show, through Friday.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. “Prehistoric Daydreams,” Brad Cushman and Amy Edgington, through July 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Best of the South” exhibition and sale, through July 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Frontier Fourth of July celebration, 2-4 p.m. July 4. “The Curious World of Patent Models,” through Sept. 29.

“Reflected by Three: William Detmers, Scott Lykens and G. Tara-Casciano,” through Aug. 4. “Painting in the Open Air: Day and Night,” through July 7.

“Treasures of Arkansas Freemasons, 1838-2013,” through July 12. “We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage andQuapaw 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. “Go West, Young Man!,” through Saturday. “The Wild Ones,” Tuesday-July 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

LOCAL COLOUR 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Artist co-op studio gallery. “A Summer of Art,” works by Nancy Dickins, through Sunday. Exhibit of 26 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “Undaunted Courage, Proven Loyalty: Japanese-American Soldiers in World War II,” through February.

“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. Open July 4. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602.

MARKET STREET CINEMA 1504 Merrill Drive. “Time & Beauty,” through-Sept. 7. Hours: 1-10 p.m. daily. (870) 501-0616.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. “How People Make Things,” through Sept. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. “Lights! Camera!

Arkansas!,” a celebration of Arkansas’ role in Hollywood, through March 1, 2015. “Things You Need to Hear: Memories of Growing Up in Arkansas From 1890 to 1980,” through Jan.

1. 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.

PAINT BOX GALLERY 705 Main St., North Little Rock. Hand-crafted jewelry by P.J. Bryant, through Aug. 1. “Taste of Jazz,” Angela R. Green, through July 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. paintboxgallerynlr.com (501) 374-2848.

THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. “First Signs of Spring,” artists include Cathy Burge, Jim Cheadle, Wayne Fowler, Jan Gartrell, Steve Griffith, Gino Hollander, Sandy Hubler, Ron Logan, Vivian Noe, Tom Tull, Catron Williams, continuing. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

(501) 372-7373.

THEA’S ART CLASS July 8-11, 15-18, Thea Foundation, 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Third-sixth grades, 9-11 a.m.; seventh-ninth grades, 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $100. Registration online by Wednesday, theafoundation.org. (501) 379-9512.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: “Sacred Symbols in Sequins,” through July 26.

Gallery II and III: “Flow,” through July 26. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “Discover Greatness: An Illustrated History of Negro Leagues Baseball,” Friday-Aug. 24. 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.

AROUND ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE ENGLAND CENTER ART GALLERY, Center and Orange streets, Beebe. “Beating Hooves,” works by Mary Shelton, through Friday. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

(501) 882-4495.

ART GALLERY & STUDIO FAIRFIELD BAY 120 Village Place Suite 1, Fairfi eld Bay. Works by Charlotte Rierson, Robbie Miller, Van Swink, Doris Sexson, Karen Gehl. Demonstrations by artists, 1-3 p.m. daily. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 680-2740.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Panel discussion: Oliver! and today’s social problems, 6 p.m. today. Call for entries: Irene Rosenzweig Juried Exhibition, through Sept. 13. “Dreams and Disaster,” David Bailin, through July 28. “Expressions From the Permanent Collection,” continuing. Education and art 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.

CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock.

Watercolors by Ruby Schaaf, through July. “The Jot ’Em Down Store” and “One-Room School,” continuing.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. “American Encounters: Genre Painting and Everyday Life,” and “American Experience: Genre Scenes on Paper From Crystal Bridges,” through Aug. 12. “Angels & Tomboys: Girlhood in 19th-Century American Art” and “Surveying George Washington,” Saturday-Sept. 30.

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.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Pastel and charcoal works by Van Swink Jr., through Aug. 1. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM, 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith.

“High Fiber: Women to Watch 2013,” through July 7. “Bridging the Past, Present and Future: Recent Works by Sandra Ramos,” through July 7.

Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8, students and senior citizens $6.

(479) 784-2787.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. “Splash of Glass,” the art glass of James Hayes, through Sept. 30. 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.

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. “View From the Hill,” honoring the Pfeiffer family, through Aug. 31. “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.

HOT SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER 626 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Call for entries: photography competition for ages 16 and older; submit JPG files by July 9. hsfac.org/photography or (501) 624-0489.

LAKEPORT PLANTATION 601 Arkansas 142, Lake Village. “Arkansas African American Legislators, 1868-1893,” through Sunday. Hours: tours 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (870) 265-6031.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 425 Central Ave., Hot Springs.

“The Art of Abandonment,” through September. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Sunday. (501) 609-9966.

OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. Still life and fl oral art exhibit, through July 15. Hours: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily. (501) 745-6615.

RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Works by the Lemley House Art Guild, through Friday. Accepting entries today and Friday for amateur photography competition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Program: Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, 2:30 p.m. July 10.

Summer story times for ages 4-8, 10 a.m. Fridays through July 26. “To Cap It All Off,” through Saturday. “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.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. “Art Is My Life,” works by Doris Williamson Mapes, through today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, weekends by appointment.

saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.

Dance

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 DANCES 315 E. Capitol Ave. 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Band music, 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7. (501) 372-2608.

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) 221-7568. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $4, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com or (501) 350-4712. Square Dance, 2-4 p.m. every Thursday, $4. (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.

LET’S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road.

Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10.

(501) 663-7724.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 6200 Aerie St. Line dancing 6 p.m.; Warren Crow and the Classics 7 p.m. Saturdays, $6. (501) 837-6766 or (501) 944-7194.

AROUND ARKANSAS

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.

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.

WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Roddy and Company, 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $6.

(501) 605-3251.

Film

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

MOVIES IN THE PARK dusk Wednesday nights through Aug. 7, First Security Amphitheatre. The Dark Knight Rises, Wednesday. (501) 375-2552.

AROUND ARKANSAS EXHIBITION: MUNCH 150 7:30 p.m. today, Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $11.50, student and senior citizen $10.50, child $9.50. (501) 450-7558.

fathomevents.com

MOVIES ON THE RIVER Friday nights at dusk through Aug. 9, Riverwalk Amphitheatre, 405 Washington St. S.E., Camden. The Amazing Spiderman, Friday. (870) 837-5500.

Letters

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

IN OUR OWN VOICES 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday July 8-19, Children’s Library and Learning Center, 4800 W. 10th St. Just Communities of Arkansas workshop for children entering grades 6-8. Deadline Wednesday.

(501) 372-5129.

Music

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 7 p.m. July 7, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Wild Beats. (501) 753-4281.

JAZZ IN THE PARK 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 31. Riverfront Park, 202 La Harpe Blvd. The Johnny Burnette Group, Wednesday.

Lawn chairs and blankets welcome, no coolers. (501) 375-2552.

PLEASE DON’T STOP THE MUSIC 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St. Sopranos Margaret McMurray and Bonnie Frauenthal in concert, accompanied by Giovanni Antipolo. Donations. (501) 372-2256, Extension 225.

RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts.

(501) 765-1131.

ROCKIN’ DOPSIE, JR. & THE ZYDECO TWISTERS 8 p.m. today, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Gates open at 6 for outdoor picnicking. Refreshments available. Tickets: $35, VIP $65. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.

AROUND ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS JAZZ EXPERIENCE 6 p.m. Friday, Quapaw Bath House, 413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. I.J. Routen,jazz vocalist. Sponsored by Hot Springs Jazz Society. Admission: $15, members $10. hsjazzsociety.org or (501) 627-2425.

AN EVENING OF JAZZ 6 p.m. every second Sunday, 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday, Hall of Stars, 5001 W. 34th St. With Lorenzo “Ren” Smith and friend. Admission: $10. (501) 590-0177 or (501) 838-0205.

INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION CONCERT 7 p.m. Monday, The Ritz, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. United States Navy Band Mid-South. Admission free, ticket required. (870) 762-1744.

LAKE CATHERINE STATE PARK 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs. Music in the Park featuring Fer Goodness Sakes, Dutch-oven cobbler served, 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

(501) 844-4176.

MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 8 p.m. Saturday, Timberwood Amphitheater, Magic Springs Theme Park, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Park admission: online $49.99, at the gate $54.99; under 48 inches or ages 55 and older $33.99.

(501) 624-0100.

MUSIC ON THE LAWN 6-8 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 3, Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2303 Promenade Blvd., Rogers. Nathan A., Saturday.

(479) 936-2160.

OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View.

Next Generation Concert with musicians and dancers under age 21, 7 p.m. Friday, $12. Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, 7 p.m. Saturday, $25-$37.50. (870) 269-3851.

STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. “Tea Dance,” listeners welcome. Admission: $8, under 18 free. stardustband.net or (501) 7675482.

Special Events

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

BUILD A GIANT PUPPET 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System’s Children’s Library and Learning Center, 4800 W. 10th St. Workshop building large scale puppets. Ages 8 and older. Registration required. (501) 918-3879.

LEGACIES & LUNCH noon Wednesday, Central Arkansas Main Library Darragh Center, 100 Rock St. Lecture: “The High Costs of Arkansas’ Early Banks.” (501) 918-3086.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. 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.

MADE IN THE MARKET 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, River Market Ottenheimer Market Hall, third floor, President Clinton Avenue. Presentation by chef Chris Stroup. Cost: $25. (501) 375-2552.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK AIRPORT FAMILY FUN DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 8200 Remount Road, North Little Rock. Formation fl ying, antique car show, food. (501) 529-1051.

OLYMPIC DAY 10 a.m. today, Jacksonville Boys & Girls Club, 1 Boys Club Road, Jacksonville. Activities for youth ages 6 and up. (501) 982-0818.

PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Anniversary event, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday,west summit picnic area. Star-gazing cruise, 9-10:30 p.m. Sunday; $12, age 6-12 $6; advance payment required.

Hikes, nature programs, games. (501) 868-5806.

POPS ON THE RIVER July 4, River Market/First Security Amphitheater.

Children’s pavilion noon-8:30 p.m., Salute the Troops tent 5:30-9:30 p.m., Arkansas Symphony Orchestra 8:30, fireworks 9:30.

arkansasonline.com/pops or (501) 918-4539.

PULASKI COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY DOG WASHES 9 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturdays through September, Trinity United Methodist Church, Evergreen and Mississippi streets; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. second Saturdays through September, Highland Valley United Methodist Church, 15524 Chenal Valley; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. third Saturdays through September, Kroger, Cantrell Road and Polk Street; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturdays through August, First United Methodist Church, 6501 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock.

Cost: $15. (501) 258-4580.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE, 1200 President ClintonAve. Distinguished Lecture Series: Sanjay Gupta, 6 p.m. today. (501) 683-5239.

WISHES, WAGS AND WHEELS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 6, Landers Harley-Davidson, 10210 Interstate 30. Motorcycle rally and poker run, silent auction. Bike show, entry fee $10. Benefi ts the Humane Society of Pulaski County and Make-A-Wish Foundation. (501) 860-9222.

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ALL AMERICAN FREEDOM FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2303 Promenade Blvd., Rogers. 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/ Walk, entertainment, activities and demonstrations. (479) 966-4162 or (479) 936-2160.

ALL WHITE PARTY 9 p.m. Friday, Pine Bluff Convention Center, 500 E. Eighth St., Pine Bluff. Hosted by the Pine Bluff Black Fire Fighters Association.

Tickets: advance $10, door $15. (870) 489-2325 or (870) 692-2953.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE Abington Library, Palm and Center streets, Beebe. Summer reading program for children preschool and younger, 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15. (501) 882-8807.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY DELTA CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 319 University Loop W ., Jonesboro. Workshop: “Website in a Day,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today. Registration: $50. (870) 972-3517.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-NEWPORT 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport. Discovery College on science, engineering, health professions, arts for students fourth-sixth grades, 8-11:30 a.m. July 8-12. Cost: $75.

(870) 512-7813.

ARTOSPHERE FESTIVAL through June, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Music, visual art, children’s and family events. Ticket prices vary by event, many events free. artospherefestival.org or (479) 443-5600.

BLUEBERRY PICKING 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday, Wye Mountain Flowers and Berries, 20309 Arkansas 113, Wye. (501) 330-1906.

FLEUR DELICIOUS WEEKEND July 9-14, Eureka Springs. French-themed weekend at restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and music venues. Cost of events vary. fleurdeliciousweekend.com or (504) 421-2461.

DEDICATION OF HISTORICAL MARKER 1 p.m. July 10, New Hope Road and S. 46th Street, Osage Springs.

Marks the location of Civil War Union Camp Halleck. (479) 621-1154.

HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers.

Backpacking workshop, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, $35. Registration and prepayment required. (479) 789-5000.

K9 PRO SPORTS EVENT 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Saline County Fairgrounds, 406 Fairfield Road, Benton.

Teams from Arkansas, Texas and Tennessee compete in protection work and obedience. (501) 951-2252.

LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Native Nations Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

July 10-12. Registration: $65 by July 5, includes lunch and snacks. (479) 890-7479.

LAKEPORT LEGACIES 5:30 p.m.

today, Lakeport Plantation, 601 Arkansas 142, Lake Village. Presentation: Blake Wintory, “Arkansas African American Legislators.” (870)265-6031.

PETIT JEAN STATE PARK 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton. Fun and Games Day with bicycle parade, water balloon games, kick ball, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 4. (501) 727-5441.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY 100 E. University Road, Magnolia.

Senior Wellness water exercise class, 9-9:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday through Aug. 1. Cost: $40.

(870) 235-4140.

THUNDERFEST 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Cherokee Village Town Center, Cherokee Village. Music, food and craft vendors, kids zone, fi reworks.

(870) 257-3969.

TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs. Independence Day Celebration, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, July 4. Fireworks, concessions, entertainment by the Skillet Lickers. Admission: $15; veterans, ages 65 and older and children 4-12 $10. (479) 253-5841.

VILLAGE SUMMER FEST July 4-6, locations in Hot Springs Village.

Music, fishing tournament, miniature golf tournament, swimming pool, fireworks. Fees for some activities.

(501) 922-5565.

Theater

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

SOUTHERN CROSSROADS through July 20, 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: $31-$35; children 15 and under $23; show only $25; children 15 and under $15.

murrysdinnerplayhouse.com or (501) 562-3131.

WIENER DAY AT THE ROLLERCADE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Musical sketch comedy. Tickets: $20. (501) 372-0205.

AROUND ARKANSAS

ELIXIR OF LOVE 7:30 p.m. Friday and Monday, July 5, 11, 13, 19, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony Theatre, 16514 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs; 4 p.m. July 7, Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville. Tickets: $20-$25. opera.

org or (479) 253-8595.

KING LEAR 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Tickets: $27. (501) 450-3265.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday, July 6, 9, 17, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony Theatre, 16514 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs; 4 p.m. July 14, Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville.

Opera in the Ozarks. Tickets:$20-$25.

opera.org or (479) 253-8595.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 2 p.m. today and Saturday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway.

Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Tickets: $10. (501) 450-3265.

OLIVER! 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, University of Central Arkansas, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare production. Tickets: $27. (501) 450-3265.

OLIVER! Friday-July 7, Batesville School Auditorium, Seventh and Water streets, Batesville. Batesville Community Theatre. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets: $8, age 12 and younger $5.

(870) 307-3314.

PIRATES OF PENZANCE 7:30 p.m. today and Tuesday, July 8, 10, 12, 18, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony Theatre, 16514 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs; 4p.m. Sunday, Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville. Opera in the Ozarks. Tickets: $20-$25. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.

SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY 8 p.m. Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville.

Tickets: $20-$45. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

THE WIZARD OF OZ through Sunday, The Center for the Arts, 2209 S.

Knoxville Ave., Russellville. Presented by The River Valley Arts Center. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m Sunday. Tickets: Arts Center members, $16, over age 60, ages 13-17 $12, ages 4-12 $8, under age 3 free. Opening night reception 6-7, $25, age 4-17 $18, age 3 and under free. (479) 968-2452.

Clubs

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 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, $5;. 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. Joey Farr, Aces Wild, today.

Big Stack Acoustic, Midnite Parade, Friday. Stew and Stacy, Just Sayin, Saturday. Happy hour bands start at 5:30 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday, headline bands at 8:30or 9 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.

DOWNTOWN MUSIC HALL AND RECORDS 215 W. Capitol Ave.

At War’s End, This Tragic Day, Minerva, Prosevere, Playing with Karma, 7 p.m. Friday, $10. My Ticket Home, For All I Am, Sylar, 3D Arcade, 7 p.m. Monday; advance $8, at the door $10. Mouth of the South, 7 p.m. Tuesday, $10. (501) 376-1819.

THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Funkanites, 9 p.m. today, $5. (501) 372-0210.

JUANITA’S 614 President Clinton Ave. Love and Theft, 8:30 p.m. today, $15. The Burning of Rome, 10 p.m. Saturday, $8. (501) 372-1228.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road.

Open Mike Night, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Ladies Night, Thursdays, free for women. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $7, Friday-Saturday $10. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. #Kicks Kids, Brandon Richardson, Hi-Def, Ykeedo, Labratz, 9:30 p.m. today, $10.

Rwake, The Dirty Streets, The Sound of the Mountain, Snakedriver, 8:30 p.m. Friday, $8. Arkansans for Equality with Magic Hassle, Glittercore, Calcabrina, Herding Kittens, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5 donation.

Flameing Daeth Fearies, 8 p.m. Sunday, $5. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave.

Lord Huron, Escondido, 9 p.m. today, $10. John Michael Vance & The Delta Funk, 9 p.m. Friday, $6. The Mansion Family, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $5. Touch: Grateful Dead Tribute, 8 p.m. Mondays, $5. (501) 372-7707.

WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road.

Class 87, Friday. 3rd Degree, Saturday.

(501) 224-7665.

WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. The Frontier Circus, Booyah Dad, Ghost Dance; 10 p.m. today, $5. (501) 375-8400.

AROUND ARKANSAS

MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Adam Faucett, 8 p.m. today.

Schools, Billy Swayze, The Mansion Family, 8 p.m. Friday; advance $5, at the door $7. Honkysuckle, Gumbo Ce Soir, 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.