Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. Images to Ponder, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Maple Streets. A combination art and photo show featuring mixed media (501) 993-1234.
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. "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, through Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
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 Wednesday. 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. 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. "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. Friday. 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. Holiday Baobob Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Holiday Open House, 3 p.m. Sunday."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. "This is the Garden: Colors Come and Go," Rachel Trusty, through Feb. 1. "Capturing Early Arkansas in Depth," through April 5. "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. today. 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.
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.
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 Friday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8336.
SOUTH MAIN STREET PUBLIC ARTS COMPETITION through Dec. 31. Proposals for public art. (501) 374-5300.
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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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. "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.
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. State of the Art NEW 365, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31, $100. Winter Break Wonders, family activities, afternoons Saturday-Jan. 4. "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. today. "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.
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/museumor (479) 621-1154.
SNOW TRAIN VILLAGE through Tuesday, 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 Friday. "Inspired Works," by elementary school students, through Friday. 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.
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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.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Christmas party with Randy McDonald and the Fab 3, Saturday. New Year's Eve celebration with the Mullens Band and refreshments, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 31, $40. First Saturday $7.50, second Saturday $10. (501) 915-8111.
THE NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. The Moscow Classical Ballet production. Tickets: $33-$47. (479) 443-5600.
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. Sonny Burgess and The Legendary Pacers, 7 p.m. Saturday; potluck, 6:30 p.m. Warren Crow and The Classics, Dec. 27. 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. today, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Preview screening for Season 5, reception, costume contest. RSVP requested. (800) 662-2386.
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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.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK SIGNING noon-1 p.m. today, Barnes & 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.
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.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 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. today, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Benefits Youth Home. Local celebrities and special surprise guests. Tickets $24.50-$49.50. (800) 745-3000.
HENDRIX COLLEGE CHOIR CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 217-6733.
THE OFFICIAL HOLIDAY TURN UP 6 p.m. Dec. 27, Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. With Mindless Behavior. Tickets: $20-$65. (501) 562-8333 or (501) 945-1222.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Listening party for Texas Love Letter, 6 p.m. today. (501) 244-9660.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION 2:30-5 p.m. first and third Sundays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340.
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CAROLING IN THE CAVERNS 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Arkansas 14, 15 miles northwest of Mountain View. (870) 757-2211 or (870) 269-8068.
HENDRIX COLLEGE CHOIR CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 7:30 p.m. today, Central United Methodist Church, 6 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. (470) 422-4237.
HOT SPRINGS FLUTE ENSEMBLE 1 p.m. Saturday, Country Club Village, 1925 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs Village; 3 p.m. Saturday, Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs; 6:30 p.m. Monday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. (501) 520-0306.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ENTERPRISES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TOY DRIVE through Friday, 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. Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Basketball game against Southeast Missouri Redhawks. Tickets: $25 plus fees. (800) 745-3000.
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 FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St. Food for Fines, through Sunday. (501) 918-3000.
CHRISTMAS CARAVAN 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Distribution of gifts for homeless and low-income families, breakfast and lunch. (501) 529-5777 or (501) 920-1861.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.
HI-NOON TOASTMASTERS MEETING noon-1 p.m. Fridays, Fourth Floor, Arkansas Farm Bureau, 10720 Kanis Road. Public speaking and leadership skills. First three meetings free. Six-month membership: $68. (501) 287-0299.
HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, The Green Corner Store, 1423 Main St. Gifts, demonstrations, food and drink, craft making, signings, readings. (501) 374-1111.
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. 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.
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.
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY 7 p.m. Friday, Dugan's Pub, 401 E. Third St. Presented by The Point 94.1. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas. (501) 664-9410.
WOMEN'S SEC/BIG 12 CHALLENGE Sunday, 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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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION noon today, Texas Land & Cattle Restaurant, 2103 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers. Ozark Mountains Chapter, delivering gifts to Veterans Nursing Home. Visitors welcome. (479) 636-7029.
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. Making Clay Christmas Ornaments, for ages 7-14, 2-3 p.m. Sunday. (870) 523-2143.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Holiday Crafts Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 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.
UNITED WE ROCK 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31, Northridge Country Club, 120 Bill Rogers Drive, Texarkana, Texas. Music, champagne, food and drinks. Tickets: $100. (903) 794-3105.
Theater
Central Arkansas
DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER through Dec. 31, 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.
ELF through Jan. 4, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Girls Night Out, 6 p.m. today. Live from Foster's with Ben Brenner, 6 p.m. Friday. 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.
IMPROVLITTLEROCK The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. An Improvised Christmas Movie Story, 10 p.m. Friday. ImprovLittleRock's Family Christmas, 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $8. (501) 374-7529.
OTHER DESERT CITIES 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761.
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT through Sunday, 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 Sunday, 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.
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE DINNER THEATER 3 p.m. Sunday, Christ for the World International, 4401 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith. (479) 649-5970.
THE RENTED CHRISTMAS through Sunday, 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.
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. Steve Bates, Tragikly White, today. Richie Johnson, Big John Miller, Friday. R&R, Canvas, Saturday. 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, 7 p.m. today. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Chris Duarte, Steve Hester, Deja VooDoo, 8 p.m. today, $12. Salsa, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Framing Hanley, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. L. Cole, Q Dot Davis, 8 p.m. Sunday, $8. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOBBY BAR 320 W. Seventh St. Stuart Baer, 8 p.m. Friday. Mark Burbank & Friends, 8 p.m. Saturday. Open Mike Night, 8 p.m. Mondays. (501) 940-4646.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. B.T., through Saturday. 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. Little Rock Scene 10-Year Anniversary Party, 9 p.m. Friday, $7. Lucero, Mighty Soul Brass Band, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $21, day of show $26. 12 Drummers Drumming, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $5-$20. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Hornucopia with Blues Boy Jag & The Juke Joint Zombies, Two Lane Blacktop, Marchese-Hendrix Project, Alex Summerlin & Grey Society, 7 p.m. today, $20 or a band instrument. William Clark Green, 9:30 p.m. Friday; advance $8, day of show $10. Tales from the South Season 9 Finale, Mark Simpson, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, $10. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Jim Mize, Frontier Circus, 9 p.m. Friday. Vino's Brewpub Cinema: It's a Beautiful Life, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 375-8466.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Splendid Chaos, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $5. (501) 224-7665.
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.
Weekend on 12/18/2014