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Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets.“Ode to Joy – Meditation in Lines,” lecture by Viktor Ekpuk, 6 p.m. today, non-members $10. Make Your Own Cutting Board, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday; members $60, non-members $75. “National Drawing Invitational: Outside the Lines,” through Oct. 5. “Susan Paulsen: Wilmot Exhibition,” through Sept. 28. “56th Annual Delta Exhibition,” through Sept. 28. “Inspiration to Illumination: Recent Work by Museum School Photography Instructors,” through Oct. 26. “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 LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Jim Tindall demonstration, Tuesday. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.

THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Works by Debby Hinson, Marsha Hinson, Holly Tilley, Diana Shearon, through August. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. “Quapaw Quarter: Where Little Rock’s History Lives,” through Nov. 1. “Arkansas Homemakers: Home Demonstration and Extension Clubs,” through Sept. 27. “Drawn In: New Art From the World War II Camps at Rohwer and Jerome,” through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “The Arkansas Traveler,” paintings by John Deering, Friday-Oct. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Ron Almond, Bonnie Bartelson, Marie Weaver, Sheree King, Marsha Hinson, Debby Hinson, Louise Harris, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, through September. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. (501) 375-2342.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Chihuly exhibit, through Jan. 5. 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.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. “What’s Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999,” continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.

ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. “Prehistory of the Jacksonville Area,” continuing. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. (501) 457-5038.

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Works by Marcus McAllister and Laura Fanning, through Sept. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. “A Dream Retrieval Ritual” and “Indigo Visions,” works by 25 Arkansas artists, through Aug. 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. “Great Arkansas Quilt Show,” through May 3. “So What! It’s the Least I Can Do,” new paintings by Ray Wittenberg, through Sept. 7. Knife Gallery, “We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas,” Arkansas Made Gallery, 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 over $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. August exhibit: “Impersonating the Impressionists”; giclee drawing, 7 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “First Call: American Posters of World War I,” through Nov. 30. “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. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602.

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Filmmakers Corner Film Festival, 5:30-10 p.m. Aug. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. “Come as You Are,” works by Lilia Hernandez, Justin Bryant, Logan Hunter, through Sept. 16; reception. (501) 442-7778 or (501) 379-9101.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. “Mystery of the Mayan Medallion,” through Sept. 12. Regular 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. “Different Spokes,” through February 2016. “Lights! Camera! Arkansas!” a celebration of Arkansas’ role in Hollywood, through March 1, 2015. 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.

THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. “Springing Forward,” works by Jim Tindall, Lori Weeks and Sandra Hamilton, continuing. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.

STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St. Works by Ken Davis, Donald Gialanella. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (501) 563-4218.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. “John Harlan Norris: Cast,” through Aug. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: “Piranesi and Perspectives of Rome,” etchings by 18th-century Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, through Oct. 5. Gallery II: “Teaching a Canary to Sing,” Catherine Siri Nugent, through Sept. 28. Gallery III: “Small Works on Paper,” through Sept. 26. Receptions, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. 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. Talk and book signing: Gay Panic in the Ozarks, Ed Bethune, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Sharing Our Strengths: Cooking Matters, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 9-Oct. 14, registration required. 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.

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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery 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. “Always Greener,” Dawn Holder, through Sept. 26; reception, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 12. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 964-3237.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “Nanotechnology: What’s the Big Deal?” through Feb. 28. Pine Bluff Art League juried exhibition, through Nov. 12. “I Come From Women Who Could Fly,” new work from Delita Martin, through Aug. 28. “Shaping Our World,” through Aug. 31. “A Deep Sense of Place: The Arkansas Delta,” through Oct. 1. “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. “Voices From the Past” art contest, through Sept. 30, calicorockmuseum.com. “The Jot ’Em Down Store” and “One-Room School,” continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. “Clinton Meets Kennedy,” continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission $8. (479) 444-0066.

CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville.“Selections From Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie,” through Sept. 1. “American Encounters: Anglo-American Portraiture in an Age of Revolution,” through Sept. 15. 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.

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. “Delta in Blue,” by Beverly Buys, through December. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. “Ridge Blessings,” by Cecilia Putter, through Aug. 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday or by appointment for group tours. (870) 633-4480.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Ice Cream Social, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 31. “Ready to Rodeo,” through Sept. 1. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 66th annual River Valley Invitational, through Sept. 14. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. “Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Meets Imagination,” 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Aug. 31; members free, nonmembers $10, ages 55 and older $9, ages 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. “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.

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $9; 65 and older and children 3-12, $7. (501) 767-3461.

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Our Towne Conference and Visitors Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by 32 artists, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2740.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “Up in the Air,” through Sept. 1. “Benton County Crime Stories,” through 2014. 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.

SEARCY ART GALLERY 300 E. Race Ave., Searcy. “Shade of Art,” Angela Renee Turney, through Sept. 23. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 279-1094.

SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of the Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.

Dance

Central Arkansas

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 DANCES 315 E. Capitol Ave. 95th anniversary celebration with free dances, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. (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.

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.

Film

Central Arkansas

SPLICE MICROCINEMA 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Few, Sixth and Center streets (above Lulav and EJ’s). The Third Man, Wednesday. Ugetsu Monogatari, Sept. 10. M, Sept. 24. The Earrings of Madame de …, Oct. 8. Cost: $5 donation. Email splice@splicemicrocinema.org.

Letters

Central Arkansas

FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, 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.

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AN AFTERNOON WITH KEVIN BROCKMEIER 2-5 p.m. Saturday, The Village Writing School, 177 Huntsville Road, Eureka Springs. “Magical Realism and the Literary Fantastic.” Cost: $25. (479) 292-3665.

Music

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

BEN NICHOLS 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Presented by Arkansas Sounds. Tickets: $20. Arkansassounds.org or (501) 918-3033.

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.

JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays in September, History Pavilion, Riverfront Park. Rodney Block, Sept. 3. (501) 375-2552.

SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Finger Food, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Anais Mitchell, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, $10-$15. (501) 244-9660.

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BLUEGRASS MONDAY 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. The Harper Family. KASU-FM, 91.9, concert series. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.

GRAND INDEPENDENCE MUSICAL REVUE 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Brown Chapel, Lyon College, Batesville. Benefits Old Independence Regional Museum. Tickets: $15. (870) 793-2121.

HOT SPRINGS BLUES FESTIVAL 5 p.m. Aug. 29-31, Hill Wheatley Plaza, downtown Hot Springs. Kick-off with Guitar Shorty, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, The Ohio Club, 336 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Acts include Heavy Suga and the Sweetones, Charlotte Taylor, Gypsy Rain and Larry Garner. Tickets: $10-$15. (501) 815-2939.

MARTINA McBRIDE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, East Arkansas Community College,1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $31.20-$39. (870) 633-4480, ext 352.

OAKLAWN’S FINISH LINE THEATER SERIES Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Aaron Neville, doors open at 6 p.m. today, concert at 7. Tickets: $30-$40. (501) 623-4411, Extension 340.

OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. String Band Weekend workshop, Friday-Saturday, $100. Tribute to Grandpa Jones: Doyle Dykes, Ramona Jones and the Jones Family Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, $12; Kathy Mattea, Ramona Jones and the Jones Family Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, $20. (870) 269-3851.

ROBERT CRAY 8 p.m. Aug. 30, The Auditorium, 32 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Tickets: $55-$75. (479) 253-2772.

SARA SANT’AMBROGIO 2 p.m. Sunday, The Auditorium, 36 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Tickets: $10. (479) 253-2772.

SHOWTIME CONCERT SERIES 7 p.m. Saturday, Union Square, downtown El Dorado. Logan Mize. Showdown at Sunset performance, 6 p.m. (870) 862-4747.

THE STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Aug. 31, Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Admission: $8, students through high school free. Stardustband.net or (501) 767-5482.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Cheech and Chong, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $49-$69. Foreigner, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, $39.50-$49.50. (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS SALUTES THE TROOPS GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, Greystone Country Club, 57 Greystone Blvd., Cabot. Registration, 7:30 a.m. Start, 8 a.m. Concert, 6 p.m. Registration: $340 per four-man team. (501) 605-8000.

BACK TO GIRL SCOUTING 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. For girls and their families to find out about being a Girl Scout. girlscoutsdiamonds.org or (800) 632-6894.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS IRIS SOCIETY ANNUAL IRIS RHIZOME SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 30, Grace Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 5124 Hillcrest Ave. Centralarkansasiris.org or (501) 455-1478.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY vs. ROUGHNECK ROLLER DERBY 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut-Off, Little Rock. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ronald McDonald House. Admission: $10. (501) 758-9269.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.

EASTER SEALS ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER 7 a.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Library, 1200 President Clinton Ave. 5K run or 2K walk supports children and adults with disabilities. Registration: $25, children 2-12 $10. (501) 227-3700.

JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25, 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4171.

LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25.Farmers “night market” 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, with musicians and street performers. Farm to Table Food Drive for Wakefield Elementary School pantry, Tuesday. (501) 375-2552.

LITTLE ROCK RESTAURANT MONTH August, participating restaurants. Special dishes, discounts. dinelr.com or (501) 376-4781.

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.

MAKING THE UNBELIEVABLE BELIEVABLE 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Masters of Illusion show. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under free. (501) 613-1318.

MERRILL LYNCH TASTE OF THE FINEST 7-10 p.m. Friday, Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Restaurant samples, drinks, music by Tragikly White. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Tickets: $50-$75. (501) 371-0233.

OPERATION WARM HEADS KICKOFF 7 p.m. Aug. 28, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. Silent auction, raffle and activities for kids. Operationwarmheads.org or (501) 339-4588.

RACE FOR THE CURE KICK-OFF PARTY 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway. Music, food, registration discounts. Race registration: $20. (501) 202-4399.

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BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER PARTNERS PROGRAM 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson St., Harrison. “Compton Breeding Bird Survey in Newton County,” Joe Neal. (870) 704-9114.

COMPUTER SECURITY CLASS 6-8 p.m. Aug. 28-Oct. 3, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Registration: $50. (870) 508-6280.

A COOL SUMMER HOMECOMING AND SCOTTIE PIPPEN 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Fayetteville Town Center, Fayetteville. Dinner, drinks, dancing, auctions. Benefits Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life. Tickets: $100. (479) 986-9960.

CROWLEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK Arkansas 168, Paragould. Kids basket weaving workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 30, $6. (870) 573-6751.

DEVIL’S DEN STATE PARK 11333 W. Arkansas 74, West Fork. Rain Barrel Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 30, $25. (479) 444-1755.

FASHION FOR COMPASSION 7-10 p.m. Aug. 28, The Garden Room, 215 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Fashion, music, fun and fundraising for Lifesource. Tickets: $25. (479) 521-4000.

FELSENTHAL LECTURE SERIES 6:30 p.m. today, Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 5531 U.S. 82 W., Crossett. (870) 364-3167.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. “America’s Splendid Nature,” Tim Gorman, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Aug. 31. (501) 262-9300.

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD POTLUCK PARTY Saturday, Clinton High School, 489 Yellowjacket Lane, Clinton. Attempt to break world record. Intake begins at 10:30 a.m. Results and dinner, noon. Bring dish to feed at least six. (501) 253-0019 or (501) 253-4716.

LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK, 100 State Park Drive Russellville. Legacy week, Aug. 28-Sept. 1. (479) 967-5516.

LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Bird Island Tours, through August; $9, children 6-12 $5. (501) 767-9366.

LAKEPORT LEGACIES 6 p.m. Aug. 28, Lakeport Plantation, 601 Arkansas 142, Lake Village. “Slave Life in Chicot County: Toil and Resistance on the River,” lecture by Kelly Jones. lakeport.astate.edu or (501) 265-6031.

MIDSOUTH ECONOLINE SHOW AND SHINE 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 31, Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, Morrilton. 1961 to 1967 Ford Econoline trucks and vans. museumofautos.com or (501) 727-5427.

MINIATURE GOLF AT THE LIBRARY 6 p.m. Friday, Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County, 300 Library Hill, Mountain Home. Cost: $5, children free. www.baxlib.org or (870) 580-0979.

PETIT JEAN STATE PARK Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Legacy Week, Wednesday-Sept. 1. (501) 727-5441.

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Legacy Week, Saturday-Aug. 30. Legacy Quilt, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday, Aug. 28 and 30. Legacy Ice Cream Social, 1-2 p.m. Aug. 29. Exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4, children 6-12 $3, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.

PLEASANT RIDGE CEMETERY HOMECOMING 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Ridge Community Church, 108 Pleasant Ridge Road, Poughkeepsie. Meeting, potluck. (870) 856-3983.

PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK 506 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove. Clothesline Fair, Aug. 30-Sept. 1; parking $5, admission free. Exhibit admission: $3, children 6-12 $2, families $10. House tours: $5, children 6-12 $3, families $15. (479) 846-2990.

RHEA LANA’S CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT EVENT 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday-Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 30, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 31, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway.(501) 499-0009.

RUMMAGE SALE 5-8 p.m. Aug. 28., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 29, 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 30, First United Methodist Church, Sevier and Market streets, Benton. (501) 326 8570.

SILVER LODE SECTIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT Friday-Sunday, Casa de Carta, Hot Springs Village. Fees: $11-$12 per session Friday-Saturday, $120 per team Sunday. (501) 915-0898 or (501) 922-0989.

Theater

Central Arkansas

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sept. 6, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, students and senior citizens,$12. (501) 374-3761.

JUST SHUT UP & DRIVE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Aug. 30, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Cabaret-style theater with The Main Thing. Tickets: $20. (501) 372-0205.

OKLAHOMA! through Aug. 30, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.

A SERIES OF ONE ACTS 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. The Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Admission: $16, ages 65 and older, military, students 10 years-college. (501) 410-2283.

WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN 6 p.m. Aug. 30, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $15, day of performance $20. (501) 455-4946 or (501) 455-4945.

Around Arkansas

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Tickets: $18. (501) 368-0111.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Aug. 28-Sept. 21, Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$38. (479) 445-6333.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON THE SQUARE 6 p.m. Tuesday, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. KidStage Fall 2014 Registration. Registration: $60. Performance dates Nov. 13-15. (501) 368-0111.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

THE RAINMAKER 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 328 W. Seventh St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Performances: Oct. 3-19. Cold readings from script. (501) 410-2283.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Karaoke with Larry the TableGuy, Thursdays. Jazz @ The Afterthought, Mondays, $5. Carl Mouton, Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. 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. Canvas, Tragikly White, today. Derek Herndon, Big Stack, Friday. Bert & Heather, Adrenaline, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Chris Henry, Wednesday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.

THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Armadillo Rodeo comedy improv and Music Jam, 7 p.m. today, $7. Jointstock, 11 a.m. Saturday, $10, benefits National MS Society. (501) 372-0210.

JUANITA’S 614 President Clinton Ave. T-Pain’s Drankin Patna Tour, 10 p.m. today, $35-$250. Mark Chesnutt, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $25, day of show $30. Nothing More, 8 p.m. Tuesday; advance $8, day of show $10. (501) 372-1228.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. “Puppet Master” Marc Rubben, Wednesday-Aug. 30. Open Mike Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday; sign up at 6. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $7, Friday-Saturday $10. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Pallbearer, Plebian Grandstand, Reproacher, Napalm Christ, 8:30 p.m. Friday, $10. They Will Fall, More Than Sparrows, Brother Wolf, Soundcult, 9 p.m. Sunday, $7. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Phil Hamilton, 9 p.m. today, $10. Lucious Spiller Band, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $5. SOULution, 9:30 p;.m. Saturday, $5. Andy Frasco, Goodfoot, 8 p.m. Sunday, $7. (501) 372-7707.

VINO’S Seventh and Chester streets. Herding Kittens, Flushing Virtual, 9 p.m. today, $5. The Consumers, Black Horse, Joe Lane, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. The Sound of the Mountain, Sons of Hippies, Mainland Divide, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Vino’s Brewpub Cinema: Beat the Devil, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 375-8466.

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