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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY "B" SIDE 413 B Main St., North Little Rock. "Artist INC Holiday Art Show," through Jan. 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Art of Motion Tango, 7 p.m. today. "Collectors Show and Sale," through Jan. 4. "William Beckman: Drawings, 1967-2013," through Feb. 1. "The Sculpture of Stoney Lamar," through Jan. 18. "Color, an Artist's Tale: Paintings by Virmarie DePoyster," through Feb. 15. "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.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. "Winter Wonderland" featuring new works by Seth Bailey, Loren Bartnicke, Holly Tilley and Marie Weaver. Friday through December 31.Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193
ART OF THE BAR 2-8 p.m. Sunday, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Holiday handmade market. (501) 244-9660.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Great Escapes: Art by Animals of the Little Rock Zoo," viewing and silent auction, 6-9 p.m. today. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Of the Soil: Photographs of Geoff Winningham," through Feb. 28. "Johnny Cash: Arkansas Icon," through Jan. 24. Arkansas League of Artists Art Show, through Dec. 27. "Echoes of the Ancestors: Native American Objects From the University of Arkansas Museum," through March 15. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Painting," Megan A. Lewis, through Dec. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Mid-Southern Watercolorists, through Dec. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Chihulyexhibit, 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.
CO-OP ART OPEN HOUSE 5-7:30 p.m. today, Co-Op Art in Tanglewood Shopping Center, 7507 Cantrell Road. Painters Scotty Shively, Patty and Herb Monoson, Maka Parnell, Suzanne Brugner, Glenda Josephson, Dr. Lacy Fraiser, Dee Schulten, Judy Johnson and Susie Henley show their latest work.(501) 920-6388.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Barbie: The Vintage Years, 1959-1972," through Jan. 4. "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.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. December exhibit: "This Is My Home," Mary Ann Stafford; reception, 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 837-1342.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Holiday Art Show, works by Arkansas artists, through Jan. 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "Bitter Medicines & Sweet Poisons: An Exhibition of Mixed Media Assemblages," Alfred Conteh and Charly Palmer, through Jan. 17. 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. Nog-off, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "Under Pressure: The Arkansas Society of Printmakers Exhibition," through Feb. 4. "Great Arkansas Quilt Show," through May 3. 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. December exhibit: "Religious Art." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. Fall and Christmas Show, through December. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "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.
MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Visitors welcome. midsouthernwatercolorists.com or (501) 941-0430.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. "Freedom! Oh, Freedom!" through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed," through April. "In the Dark," through Jan. 4. 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. Permanent exhibits: 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.
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.
SEQUOYAH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 5820 Asher Ave. "Toy Tipis and Totem Poles: Native American Stereotypes in the Lives of Children," through Dec. 19. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8336.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: "Faculty Biennial," through Friday. Gallery III: Senior exhibitions, today. 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 ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Grand Ole Opry," through Jan. 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Gallery, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Senior exhibition, through Saturday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Works by Harold Kraus, through December. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 205-1922.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Second Saturday Family Fun Day: Make your own ornament, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. "SUB|URBAN: Work by Dennis and Jason McCann," through Jan. 15. "Nanotechnology: What's the Big Deal?" through Feb. 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. "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.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Phunbags Comedy Show: Chaos of Comedy, 8 p.m. Friday. "State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now," through Jan. 5. Demonstrations, classes, art talks. 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.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "Common Ground," Rebecca Thompson, through Jan. 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Niloak Pottery: An Arkansas Craft," through March 28. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Lecture on James McNeill Whistler, Henry Rinne, 6 p.m. Dec. 18. "Vivid: Works by Liz Whitney Quisgard," through Jan. 18. "An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy," through Jan. 4. 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.
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.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. New to the permanent collection: "The Winter Count of the Wajaje Lakota 1758-59 to 1885-86." Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
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.
OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. Old-Fashioned Family Christmas Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 793-2121.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Works by John Deering, through Friday, Rosemary Adams Gallery. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5565.
OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. "Think Pink," through Jan. 12. Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 745-6615.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Here Comes Santa Claus," through Jan. 3. "Final Respects," through Dec. 27. "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.
SNOW TRAIN VILLAGE Friday-Dec. 23, Gaskins Switch Village, 2051 U.S. 62 E., Eureka Springs. Hours: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 253-9417.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Carroll Cloar's Arkansas," through Dec. 19. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.
SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112 B 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.
21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. "Dis-semblance: Perceiving and Projecting Identity Today," through January. Hours: 24 hours daily. (479) 286-6500.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Sedrick Huckaby's Portraits of Community: Hidden in Plain Sight," through Jan. 3. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and before performances. (479) 443-5600.
Dance
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 DANCES 315 E. Capitol Ave. Music and dances, 7 p.m. first and third Friday, 6:30 p.m. every Sunday. Admission $5. (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.
THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Maumelle Performing Arts Center, 100 Victory Lane, Maumelle. Ballet Arkansas and Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $20-$52. (501) 666-1761.
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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.
DIAMOND SQUARES WESTERN DANCE CLUB Mondays, Lake Hamilton Church, 2891 Airport Road, Hot Springs. New dancer program, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mainstream, 7:45 p.m. until tired. Cost: $4. (501) 922-0803.
THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Western Arkansas Ballet production. Tickets: $25 adults; $15 children and students with a current student ID. (479) 785-0152.
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. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
DOWNTON ABBEY PREVIEW 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Dec. 18, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Preview screening for Season 5, reception, costume contest. RSVP requested. (800) 662-2386.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, 11 a.m. Saturday; tickets: $24, ages 65 and older $22, children $18. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, encore: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; tickets: $24, ages 65 and older $22, children $18. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
WHITE CHRISTMAS 2 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
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ARKANSAS HISTORIC FILM PRIZE through March 27. Film competition on historic properties. Presented by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. (501) 324-9786 or aetn.org/studentselects.
DELTA FLIX FILM AND MEDIA FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES deadline Jan. 31. Festival, April 7-11 at Arkansas State University. (870) 972-3429.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, 11 a.m. Saturday; tickets: $22, ages 65 and older $20, children $15. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, encore: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; tickets: $22, ages 65 and older $20, children $15. (501) 776-2282 or fathomevents.com.
ROYAL BALLET: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND 7 p.m. Tuesday, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $17-$18, ages 65 and older and students $16-$18, children $14-$16. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway) or fathomevents.com.
WHITE CHRISTMAS 2 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets (Benton): $5.50-$11, ages 65 and older and children $5.50-$8.75. Tickets (Conway): $8.75, military $7.50, ages 65 and older and children $7. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway) or fathomevents.com.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK SIGNING noon Dec. 18, Barnes and Noble, 11500 Financial Centre Parkway. This Is Country: A Backstage Pass to the Academy of Country Music Awards, Lisa Lee and country artist Justin Moore. (501) 954-7646.
RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.
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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.
BOOK SIGNING 1-3 p.m. Friday, Casa Bella, 325 Broadway, Hot Springs. Original Cyn, Sylvia Dickey Smith. (501) 762-3819.
BOOK SIGNING 1-4 p.m. Friday, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Bookstore, 616 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville. An Arkansas Legend: The Life & Legacy of Frank Broyles. Published by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Broyles will sign copies of the book. A portion of proceeds goes to fight Alzheimer's disease. (479) 387-5354.
Music
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS CHAMBER SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St. (501) 377-1121.
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.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-20, 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Pulaski Academy Connor Performing Arts Center, 12701 Hinson Road. Holiday concert with Broadway singers Destan Owens and Mandy Gonzalez. Tickets: $19, $35, $49 and $58; active duty military and students $10. ArkansasSymphony.org or (501) 666-1761, Extension 100.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRITY KARAOKE 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Benefits Youth Home. Local celebrities and special surprise guests. Tickets $24.50-$49.50. (800) 745-3000.
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.
GARTH BROOKS 7:30 p.m. today, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Trisha Yearwood. Tickets: $73.25. (800) 745-3000.
HENDRIX COLLEGE CHOIR CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 217-6733.
HORNAMENTS Friday. Registration and warmup 1 p.m., rehearsal 1:30-4 p.m., Fine Arts Building choir room, University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Setup for performance 4-5 p.m., performance 5-6 p.m., Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Annual celebration of the holiday season by French horn players of all ages from around Arkansas. (501) 450-5768.
JASON TRUBY 6 p.m. Sunday, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 300 Parkway Place Drive. With The Parkway Place Band. Benefits Hope for Orphans and The Call. (501) 224-3003.
MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT 7:30 p.m. Monday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Tickets: $10. (501) 227-0000 or (501) 569-8993.
OVER 40 REVUE 6 p.m. Saturday, Philander Smith College Auditorium. Benefits Philander Smith. Tickets: $35. (501) 372-9025 or (501) 370-5284.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Chris Parker and Kelley Hurt, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. today, Stella Boyle Smith Recital Hall. (870) 672-2019.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Jonesboro. Denise Thimes jazz concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro; $20-$30, students and ages 65 and older $15-$23. (870) 972-2781.
CAROLING IN THE CAVERNS through Dec. 21, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Arkansas 14, 15 miles northwest of Mountain View. Start times: 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20-21. (870) 757-2211 or (870) 269-8068.
HENDRIX COLLEGE CHOIR CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Central United Methodist Church, 6 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. (470) 422-4237,
HOT SPRINGS FLUTE ENSEMBLE 1 p.m. Dec. 20, Country Club Village, 1925 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs Village; 3 p.m. Dec. 20, Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. (501) 520-0306.
LESSONS AND CAROLS 6 p.m. Friday, Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel, University of the Ozarks, 415 N. College Ave., Clarksville. Chapel Choir and Chamber Singers perform. (479) 979-1433.
THE MUSES CHRISTMAS CONCERT 6 p.m. Saturday, Muses Cultural Arts Center, 428 Orange St., Hot Springs; 3 p.m. Sunday, Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Tickets: $25; artists, students, teachers free. (501) 609-9811.
PINE BLUFF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 4 p.m. Sunday, Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Pine Bluff. The Spirit of the Holidays: Music of the Season. A casual, family-oriented program. Tickets: $25-$30, students $8-$10. (870) 536-7666.
REFLECTIONS OF BING CROSBY AND SONGS OF CHRISTMAS 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Pine Bluff Community Theatre, 207 W. Second Ave., Pine Bluff. Starring Duke Hazlett with Mary Finne and Charlotte Wilson. Tickets: $25. (870) 535-2646.
STARDUST SWINGS 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Resort Hotel, Hot Springs. Stardust Big Band dance music. Admission: $8. (501) 767-5482.
SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "A Very SoNA Christmas," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $28-$50. "The Snowman: A Family Concert," 3 p.m. Sunday, $25-$40. (479) 443-5600.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Mediaeval Baebes, 7:30 p.m. today, $10. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AMDPA PRESENTS CHRISTMAS AFTER DARK 7 p.m. Saturday, Bar Louie, 11525 Cantrell Road. The Arkansas Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association's annual Christmas party. Tickets $50-$150. (214) 734-0716.
ARKANSAS ENTERPRISES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TOY DRIVE through Dec. 19, Sammie Gail Sanders Children's Learning Center, 1300 W. 18th St., North Little Rock; AEDD main office, 105 E. Roosevelt Road. (501) 907-5716.
ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Basketball game against Southeast Missouri Redhawks. Tickets: $25 plus fees. (800) 745-3000.
BEER, BRATS AND 'BOTS noon-6 p.m. Saturday, The Launch Pad, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Robot competition by Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Tickets: $10, children 7-12$5. (501) 626-1687.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St. Food for Fines, Monday-Dec. 21. (501) 918-3000.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY 7 p.m. Saturday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut-Off. Rockabilly vs. Punk. Admission: $5 and two canned goods, children 10 and under free. (501) 758-9269.
DRIVE-THRU NATIVITY 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. (501) 868-4225.
GINGERBREAD EXTRAVAGANZA 1-4 p.m. Sunday, state Capitol rotunda. Celebrity-decorated gingerbread houses and pictures with Santa. Supports Treatment Homes. (501) 372-5039.
GREATER LITTLE ROCK CAMERA CLUB 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Speakers, discussions. Digital and film cameras. (501) 614-9098.
HEIFER HOUR 11 a.m. Saturday, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Lessons and crafts about Africa, Kenya and camels. (501) 907-2697.
HOLIDAY SIP, SWAP AND SHOP 4-8 p.m. today, Faithspring Church, 1514 Market St. Vendors, clothing swap, refreshments. Supports youth music and missions of Faithspring Church. (870) 717-8288.
HOLIDAYS IN THE PARK First Security Amphitheater, River Market. Holiday lights, 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 3. (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Christmas in the Wild, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday; members $8, nonmembers $12. 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.
NATURAL HAIR SHOW 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Pine Bluff. A showcase of local salons and natural hair stylists benefiting the New Hope Scholarship Fund. Tickets: advance $15, day of show $20. (870) 718-3836.
SANTA PAWS HOLIDAY PARTY 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Trapnall Hall, 423 E. Capitol Ave. Music, refreshments. Friends of the Animal Village event. Cost: $40. (501) 416-6525.
SNACKS AND SUPPERS 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-1:30 p.m. Saturday through May 16, Arkansas Dream Center, 1116 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. For ages 5-18. (501) 232-0630.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lecture: "Don't Wait for the Next War," Gen. Wesley Clark, 6 p.m. Friday. (501) 683-5239.
WOMEN'S SEC/BIG 12 CHALLENGE Dec. 21, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Texas vs. Texas A&M, 12:30 p.m. Arkansas vs. Oklahoma, 3 p.m. Tickets plus fees: $18, children 2-12 $12. (800) 745-3000.
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HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, nine miles northwest of Hope. Christmas and Candlelight, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; $10, children 6-12 $5. (870) 983-2684.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 31, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Tickets: $10, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9300.
JACKSONPORT STATE PARK Newport. "Are You an Authentic 19th-Century Farb?" 3-4 p.m. Friday. Making Christmas Stockings Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, $5. Civil War Medicine, 2-3 p.m. Sunday. (870) 523-2143.
MRS. SANTA'S KITCHEN 9 a.m. Saturday, Sequoyah United Methodist Church, 1910 Old Wire Road, Fayetteville. Christmas cookie, candy and craft sale benefiting CEO, Children's House, Habitat for Humanity, Peace at Home Family Shelter and Oasis of NW Arkansas. (479) 442-8677.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Holiday Crafts Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 20; craft sessions $3, family $10. Exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 961-1409.
POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK Arkansas 25, Powhatan. Victorian Holiday Ball, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, $10. (870) 878-6765.
A VERY SoNA CHRISTMAS 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Walton Art Center's Baum Walker Hall, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. A Christmas Pops Concert. Tickets: $28, $39, $50. sonamusic.org/tickets or (479) 443-5600.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday, Taylor House and Cemetery/Hollywood Plantation near Winchester in Drew County. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880.
WOMEN SAFE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS 10 a.m. Saturday, Grace Church of Bryant, 4200 Arkansas 5 N., Bryant. (501) 847-3720.
Theater
Central Arkansas
DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER through Dec. 31, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. 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.
ELF through Jan. 4, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. After-party, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Cabaret, 7 p.m. Monday. Sign interpreter night, Wednesday. Girls Night Out, 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Live from Foster's with Ben Brenner, 6 p.m. Dec. 19. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 2 p.m. Sundays and Dec. 27, Jan. 3. Tickets: $40-$60. (501) 378-0405.
A FERTLE HOLIDAY 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Jan. 10, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL through Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18; military, students and ages 65 and older $16; children 4-9 $8. (501) 410-2283.
OTHER DESERT CITIES through Dec. 20, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761.
PAGANS ON BOBSLEDS 8 p.m. through Saturday, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Red Octopus Theater production. Tickets: $10; military, students and ages 65 and older $8. (501) 291-3896 or (501) 374-7529.
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT through Dec. 21, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 372-4000.
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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS through Dec. 21, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$39. (479) 443-5600.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER through Sunday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students $5. (501) 315-5483.
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE DINNER THEATER 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Christ for the World International, 4401 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith. (479) 649-5970.
A CHRISTMAS STORY through Sunday, Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Dinner 6:30 p.m. and curtain 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; dinner 12:30 p.m. and curtain 2 p.m. Sunday. Non-dinner seating 30 minutes before curtain. Tickets: dinner theater $48, cabaret table (two seats) $60, adult balcony $17, student balcony $10. (479) 631-8988.
ENCORE: 50 YEARS ON STAGE 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Performances from past shows. Ovation Celebration cast party, Saturday. Tickets: today-Friday $15, Saturday $25. Cast party only: $10. (870) 862-5474.
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 7:30 p.m. today and Friday, Verser Theater, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5522.
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER through Sunday, Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5-$10. (501) 623-8585.
RENTED CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL today-Saturday, Community Theatre of Cabot, 1102 S. Pine St., Cabot. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Show time: 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday. Tickets: dinner and show $25, show only $15. (501) 941-2266.
THE RENTED CHRISTMAS through Dec. 21, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Curtain one hour later. Dinner theater: $29, ages 55 and older and students $24. Brunch theater: $27, ages 55 and older and students $21. Show only: $15. (501) 368-0111.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
THE MODERN DAY ESTHER noon-3 p.m. Saturday, In His Presence Ministries, 3900 John Barrow Road. For actors, singers, musicians, crew. Prepare song, read from script. TJ Lowe Christian Production: March 27-28. (501) 455-4946.
NINE by appointment Monday, StudioTheatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Bring 32 bars of music from or in the style of the show. Production April 3-19. (501) 940-4646.
REHEARSAL FOR MURDER 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Cold readings from script. Community Theatre of Little Rock performance: Feb. 13-March 1. (501) 410-2283.
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THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Trike Theatre, 209 NE Second St., Bentonville. Ages 8-15. Production: March 12-15. Perform one-minute comedic monologue, no memorizing necessary. (479) 464-5084.
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. Alex Summerlin, 7 Toed Pete, today. Richie Johnson, Mister Lucky, Friday. Gregg Madden, Third Degree, Saturday. Brian & Nick, 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. Open Fields, My Brother My Friend, Whale Fire, 9:30 p.m. today, $5. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Kindred the Family Soul, Noel Goudin, 9 p.m. Friday, $25. The Family Fun Tour, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $20. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOBBY BAR 320 W. Seventh St. Buh Jones, 9:30 p.m. Friday. Open Mike Night, 8 p.m. Monday. Happy Hour Game Night, Wednesday. (501) 940-4646.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Valerie Storm, through Saturday. B.T., Wednesday-Dec. 20. 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. Tragikly White Band, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $10. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Frontier Ruckus, Justin Kinkel-Schuster, 8:30 p.m. today, $7. War'm Chief benefiting The Van, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Goldy Locks, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $5. (501) 224-7665.
WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Legendary Shack Shakers, 9 p.m. Saturday, $12. (501) 375-8400.
ZACK'S PLACE 1400 S. University Ave. Karaoke and Dance with DJ Greg, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursday-Friday, 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday. (501) 664-6444.
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MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays, free. Poetry and karaoke, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.
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