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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Art of Motion: Tango, 7 p.m. today, no partner needed; cost: $10. National Drawing Invitational: Outside the Lines, July 18-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. 53rd Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, through July 27. "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.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Arkansas Homemakers: Home Demonstration and Extension Clubs," Friday-Sept. 27; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "Drawn In: New Art From the World War II Camps at Rohwer and Jerome," through Aug. 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "The Places in Arkansas That Keep Calling Me Back," photography by Paul Caldwell, through Aug. 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
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. Recent works by the Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. Summer show, with new works by Ed Rice, Glennray Tutor, Sheila Cotton, Kendall Stallings, Joseph Piccillo, William Dunlap, Robyn Horn, Guy Bell, Sammy Peters, Donald Roller Wilson, through Aug. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "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. "The Wild Ones," through July 31. 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.
MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. "Explore Arkansas" PHONEgraphy exhibit, through Tuesday. (501) 442-7778.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Girls in S.T.E.M., 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 4-8; deadline July 18. "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. Summer workshop for children grades 4-10, Monday-July 18, $75. "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.
ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Mississippi St. "Icons in Transformation," works by Ludmila Pawlowska, through Aug. 17. An Afternoon of Icons discussion and workshop on praying with icons, with Dr. Joanna Seibert, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday; children's art class during workshop; reservations.(501) 225-4203.
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. Dr. J.W. Wiggins Native American Art Gallery: "Buffaloes, Buffaloes & More Buffaloes," through Aug. 15. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8336.
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, Donal 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Subtractive Sculpture: Marble, Alabaster & Limestone," through Aug. 1. Gallery II: thesis exhibition of ceramic artist Julia Baugh, through July 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Women can run beginner training, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. "Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living With the Atomic Bomb," through Aug. 11. 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.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Sum of Many Parts: Quiltmakers in Contemporary America," through Aug. 16. Ficklesticks Fabric Jewels by Diana Taylor, 5-8 p.m. July 18. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Works by Bonnie Heenan, through Aug. 4. (870) 508-6280.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Paintings along with miniature vignettes of flora and fauna, sponsored by Hoe and Hope Garden Club, through July 31; reception 1-3 p.m. Sunday. "I Come From Women Who Could Fly," new work from Delita Martin, through Aug. 28. Pine Bluff High School annual exhibition, through Aug. 8. "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. "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."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.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Doris Sexson, through July 31. 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 MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. History lessons for children, 1 p.m. Saturday. "Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined," through Aug. 10. "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. "Carol Dickie: An Artist's Journey," through Aug. 10; cost: members free, nonmembers $5. Art camp for ages 4-13, July 22-25; $10 per hour session. 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.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Summer Show," works by Donnie Copeland, Dolores Justus, Rebecca Thompson and Emily Wood, through July 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. "Amazon Voyage: Vicious Fishes and Other Riches," through Aug. 10. 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.
OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. Day camp for fourth- to sixth-graders, July 22-25, $40, deadline Monday. (870) 793-2121.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Summer storytime for children ages 4-8, 10 a.m. Fridays through July 25. "Up in the Air," through Sept. 1. "Hog Wild: Our Area's Love Affair With the Pig," through Aug. 9. "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.
SEARCY ART GALLERY 300 E. Race Ave., Searcy. "Art Spirit Journey," Charlotte Bailey Rierson, through July 25. 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.
STORY GALLERY 1201 N.E. McCollum Drive, Bentonville. Gallery opening and show: Connecting the Dogs, Heidi Carlsen-Rogers, 6-9 p.m. July 18. (479) 464-7223.
WATERCOLOR FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP 1:30-4:30 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through July 24, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite 1, Conway. With Sheila Parsons. (501) 205-1922.
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.
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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.
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
BEAT CLUB 4/21/72 7:30 p.m. July 17, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
GLEN CAMPBELL ... I'LL BE ME 7 p.m. today, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $25, exclusively online: arkansasmpi.org or (501) 320-5715.
THE MET: SUMMER ENCORE SCREENINGS Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. The Enchanted Island, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
MOVIES IN THE PARK sunset each Wednesday through July 30, First Security Amphitheater. The Hunger Games, Wednesday. Blankets and lawn chairs, pets and picnics welcome. (501) 375-2552.
RIFFTRAX LIVE: SHARKNADO 7 p.m. today, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
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BEAT CLUB 4/21/72 7:30 p.m. July 17, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies. Tickets: $11.50, students and ages 65 and older $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 776-2282.
MOVIES ON THE RIVER Fridays through July, Riverwalk Amphitheater, Camden. The Smurfs 2, Friday. (870) 837-5500.
RIFFTRAX LIVE: SHARKNADO 7 p.m. today, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $11.50, age 65 and older or students $10.50, child $9.50. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway). fathomevents.com.
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES sunset Saturdays through Aug. 16, Bill Baker Amphitheatre, North Arkansas College south campus, Harrison. Outdoor screenings. (870) 391-3242.
T TAURI MOVIE CAMP locations in Batesville. Music video, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 21-23, $75. Video self-portrait, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 24-26, $75. Stop-motion animation, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28-29, $60. Script to Screen, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 30-Aug. 1 and 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 2, $100. Deadline Friday. (870) 251-1189.
Letters
Central Arkansas
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.
WRITING WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Village Writing School, 177 Huntsville Road, Eureka Springs. Cost: $25. (479) 292-3665 or villagewritingschool.com.
Music
Central Arkansas
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.
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.
LIVE AT LAMAN 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Kat Hood & Chuck Gilbert, today. (501) 758-1720.
LOCAL LIVE 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Brandon Dorris Quintet, Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
MARK EDGAR STUART 8 p.m. today, South on Main, 1304 Main St. (501) 244-9660.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7 p.m. Friday, Lakewood Village Amphitheater, McCain Boulevard between North Hills Boulevard and U.S. 67/167, North Little Rock. "Hot Fun in the Summertime." (501) 758-2576.
WILDWOOD ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THE ARTS OUT AND ABOUT CONCERT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, violin, Tatiana Roitman, piano. Tickets: $15, age 18 and younger free. (501) 821-7275.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Faculty recital, 6 p.m. today. Tickets: $15, age 18 and younger free. (501) 821-7275.
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BRAVE COMBO 6 p.m. Saturday, Basin Spring Park, 3 Spring St., Eureka Springs. (479) 253-7333.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES Timberwood Amphitheater, Magic Springs Water and Theme Park, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Matthew West & Rhett Walker Band, 8 p.m. Friday. Steven Curtis Chapman with Tim Timmons, 8 p.m. Saturday. Free with park admission. Tickets: $49.99-$54.99; ages 55 and older and children under 48" $33.99. (501) 624-0100.
MUSIC AND MADNESS: MARK LOWRY AND THE MARTINS 7 p.m. Friday, Trinity Baptist Church, 1601 E. Moore St., Searcy. Tickets: $18-$25. (615) 236-9323.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS through July 18, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony, 16311 U. S. 62, Eureka Springs. Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, Puccini's Suor Angelica andGianni Schicchi, Sondheim's Into the Woods. Tickets: $20-$25. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS GALA CONCERT 4 p.m. Sunday, Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J St., Bentonville. Silent auction starts at 3 p.m. Tickets: $27. (479) 253-8595.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Miranda Lambert's Platinum Tour, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; tickets: $44-$79. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION WORLD EXPO CONFERENCE through Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center. Tickets: $10. (501) 804-6524.
CAMP IROCK Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center, 1720 Ferncliff Road. For girls in grades 6-8. Promotes healthy lifestyle and physical activity. Deadline Friday. (501) 683-4970 or campirock.com.
FAMILIES ARE SPECIAL BARBECUE BASH 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Barbecue dinner, live and silent auctions. Tickets: $10, ages 5-12 $5, age 4 and younger free. (501) 758-9184.
GENEALOGY CONFERENCE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 19, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Meet and greet, 4-6 p.m. July 19, Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave. (501) 918-3033.
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.
HAPPY HOUR BENEFIT FOR THE THEA FOUNDATION 4-7 p.m. today, Loblolly Creamery, 1423 Main St. Handcrafted sodas, ice cream and boozy floats; coloring contest for kids. (501) 379-9512.
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. Tuesdays through Aug. 26, with musicians and street performers. (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. For Kids By Kids fashion show, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Zoofari day camps, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday in July, ages 5-12; members $85, nonmembers $100. 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.
NIKE 5K 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Promenade at Chenal. Kids 1 Mile Fun Run 7 p.m., for ages 7-14. Registration: Nike 5K, advance $25, day of race $30; Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, advance $20, day of race $25. (501) 661-1037.
PROSTATE HEALTH FAIR 9-11:30 a.m. July 19, Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road. Screenings and education. (800) 338-1383.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9:30 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 791-3984.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, George Dickinson House, 515 W. 15th St. Sack lunch. (501) 324-9880.
VEGETABLE SWAP AND TRADE 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Curran Conway Park, 25th and Harrison streets. University District Neighborhoods Association event. (501) 650-1138.
WYE MOUNTAIN FLOWERS & BERRIES 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday through July, 20309 Arkansas 113, Roland. Blackberries and blueberries: $20 per gallon. Raspberries: $8 per quart. (501) 330-1906.
YOUTH HOME'S CASINO NIGHT AND TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNAMENT 4 p.m. July 19, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham, Suite 104. Cost: $10-$50. (501) 821-5500.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-NEWPORT Marked Tree Campus. STEM Camp for grades 7-8, 8-11:30 a.m. July 21-25. Cost: $75, each additional child $25. (870) 512-7844.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Kids College, Sunday-July 25, ages 8-12. Cost: per class $40. (870) 508-6280.
BASTILLE 7:30 p.m. July 18-19, Pine Bluff Community Theatre, 207 W. Second Ave., Pine Bluff. Mentalist and hypnotist. Tickets: $35-$40. (870) 535-2646.
CATFISH CORNDOGS & CORNHOLE 1-5 p.m. Friday, Collective Bias, 1750 Osage Springs Drive, Rogers. Cornhole tournament, catfish fry, corndog cookout. Benefits Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life. Two-person team: $50. (479) 287-4006.
CROWLEY'S RIDGE STATE PARK 2092 U.S. 168 N., Paragould. Discovery Day Camp for ages 7-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22-24; $50, deadline Tuesday. (870) 573-6351.
FLEUR DELICIOUS WEEKEND through Sunday, locations in Eureka Springs. French-themed celebration at restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, and music venues. (504) 421-2461 or (479) 253-6807.
FLOWER GARDEN AND NATURE SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 9:30 a.m. July 19, Northwest Technical Institute Student Center, 709 S. Old Missouri Road, Springdale. Speaker: Dolores Stamps, "Daylilies." (479) 361-2198or (479) 466-7265.
GIGGING FOR A MIRACLE 5 p.m. Friday, Southside Softball Complex, Jonesboro. Frog gigging tournament to benefit Miracle League of Jonesboro. Registration fee: three-man team, $25 per person. Catfish dinner 5:30 p.m.; cost $10. Music and silent auction. Weigh-in, 9 a.m. Saturday. (870) 882-5430.
HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, Washington. Summer Break Days for Kids "History Alive Day Camp," for grades 4-8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 30-Aug. 1, $30 per day, $75 three days. (870) 983-2660.
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: Dayton Steelman, "Insects that Suck": ticks, 1 p.m.; chiggers 2 p.m.; mosquitoes 3 p.m. July 19. (479) 789-5000.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Nature Discovery Youth Camp for ages 12-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 29-31, $65, deadline July 25. (479) 967-5516.
MID-SUMMER CLASSIC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Friday-Sunday, Richie Road Baseball Complex, Cabot. (501) 605-1506.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK Mountain View. Handcrafted Evening in the Park, 7-10 p.m. Friday. (870) 269-3851.
OZARK MUSTANG CLUB'S 5TH ANNUAL CAR AND BIKE SHOW 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Ozark Town Square, Ozark. Entry fee: $20, free for spectators. (479) 209-0554.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Trade Days, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 19; booths $10. 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.
PUTTING ON THE RIDGES GOLF TOURNAMENT 10 a.m. July 19, The Ridges at Village Creek State Park, 4144 Arkansas 284, Wynne. Registration, 9:30 a.m. Two-person scramble; fee: per team $150. (870) 238-9669.
VOICES OF HOPE YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Aug. 4-8, President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site, 117 S. Hervey St., Hope. For 15 students entering grades 10-12. Must be from southwest or central Arkansas. Deadline: Monday. (870) 777-4455.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. July 19, McCrory Commercial Historic District. Meet at Raney Park, Second and Jackson streets. (501) 324-9880.
WHITE PARTY 9 p.m. Friday, Pine Bluff Convention Center, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Pine Bluff. Pine Bluff Black Firefighters Association event. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20. (870) 692-2953 or (870) 718-6079.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID through July 19, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m., show time: 7:45. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7 p.m. July 22-24 and 27, 8 p.m. July 25-26, 2 p.m. July 26, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: orchestra $30, table $50. (501) 353-1571.
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.
NEXT TO NORMAL Friday-July 27, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16-$20. (501) 374-3761.
RENT through July 27, The Studio Theatre, 328 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Community Theatre of Little Rock. Admission: $18, military and students or age 65 and older $16, children age 4-9 $8. (501) 410-2283.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE STAR CHILDREN'S THEATER Monday-Aug. 8, Owen Center Theater, ASU-Beebe, 1000 W. Iowa St., Beebe. Camp for children ages 10-16. Registration: $50, through Monday. (501) 882-4493.
CRAIG DIAMOND COMEDY AND MAGIC 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Pine Bluff Community Theater, 207 W. Second Ave., Pine Bluff. Tickets: $35-$40. (870) 535-2646.
DESSERT THEATER 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Money Isn't Everything and Dream Date. Tickets: $18. (501) 368-0111.
EVER AFTER -- A MUSICAL 6:30 p.m. today, Harton Theatre, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University St., Magnolia. (870) 235-4000.
FAME JR. 7:30 p.m. July 17-19, 2 p.m. July 20, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Tickets: $20-$24, students $5. (870) 536-3375.
THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. 7 p.m. July 26, Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak St., Leslie. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under $5. (501) 941-4828.
MRS. MANNERLY 7:30 p.m. July 18-19, 25-26, 2:30 p.m. July 20 and 27, The Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St., Conway. Tickets: $12. (501) 450-6247.
SOUTH PACIFIC through July 20, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, age 65 and older $10, student $5. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
SUPER SUMMER SATURDAYS 10 a.m. Saturdays in July, The Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St., Conway. Interactive performances for children. Admission: children under 12 $5, adults free with child. No reservations. (479) 601-5562.
THEATER TECH SCHOOL Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Flyrail, 6-8 p.m. today. Strike, 4-6 p.m. July 20. (870) 536-3375.
XANADU July 25-27, July 31-Aug. 3, 7-10, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Curtain: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets: dinner $48, balcony $17. (479) 631-8988.
Auditions
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OUR TOWN 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Cold readings from script. Performance dates Oct. 9-12, 16-19. Rehearsals begin Sept. 1. (501) 315-5483.
THE REVENGE OF CAPTAIN HOOK Musical Workshop, 3 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Students grades 4-12, young adults and adults. Performance dates July 19-20. (870) 508-6280.
SEEKING DIRECTORS The Lantern Theatre and Conway Community Arts Association. Submit resume by July 21. Interviews after 6 p.m. Aug. 4. conwaylanterntheatre@gmail.com or (501) 450-6247.
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. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9 p.m. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Deltatones, 9 p.m. today, $5. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. PJ Morton, 9 p.m. today, $20. Jason Michael Carroll, 10 p.m. Saturday, $17. Slaid Cleaves, 8 p.m. Sunday, $18. Ben Kenney, 8 p.m. Monday, $15. Framing the Red, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $8. Machine Head with Anti-Mortem, 9 p.m. July 23; advance $18, day of show $20. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Mark Poolos, through Sunday. Open Mike Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday. 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. Drummers in the House Series with Anthony Thompson, Yvette Preyer, Jonathan JJ Burks, 8:30 p.m. today, $15. Dumpstaphunk, Funkanites, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $10, day of show $12. At War's End, Vail, Playing with Karma, The Jon Dunn Band, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; $10, ATA members $5. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. The Eastern Sea with Wild Moccasins, 9 p.m. today, $8. Kingsdown, 9 p.m. Saturday, $8. Walker Lukens, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $5. The Dirty River Boys, 9 p.m. Wednesday; advance $8, day of show $10. (501) 372-7707.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Peckerwolf, Duckstronaut, Mothwind, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Wreckless Endeavor, Airport Novels, 9 p.m. Saturday. (501) 375-8466.
WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Marissa Nadler, Tuesday. (501) 375-8400.
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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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