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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. 53rd Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition, through July 27. "InCiteful Clay," through June 29. "The Crossroads of Memory: Carroll Cloar and the American South," through Sunday. "Foundation Collection," "Masterworks" and "Paul Signac," continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS Spring Members' Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Saturday, Cox Creative Center, 120 River Market Ave. (501) 779-1475.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. New works by Marsha Hinson, Marie Weaver, Diana Shearon, Louise Harris and Ann Presley. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Everyday Details," by Dennis McCann and Jason McCann, Saturday-June 21; reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Drawn In: New Art From the WWII Camps at Rohwer and Jerome," through Aug. 23; "Detachment: An Exhibition of Robert Reep," through June 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Painting Arkansas-Finale," by John Wooldridge, through June 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. 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. "The Milliner's Art," vintage hats from the collections of Anita Davis and Catherine Nugent, through June 8. "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 July 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. "Turnings: The Art and Function of Turned Wood," through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 993-0012.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "Southern Women Artists," through June 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "Words and Pictures: Illustrated Works by Kadir Nelson," through June 7. 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. "Co-Opt: Taimur Cleary, Jennifer Perren and Mesilla Smith," through July 6. "Patterns From the Ozarks: Contemporary Ceramics, Quilts and Folk Art Painting," through June 8. "A Sure Defense: The Bowie Knife in America," through June 22. "Heeding the Call: The Firefighter Collection of Johnny Reep," through June 8. 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. "Backyard Birds," through Saturday. "Go West, Young Man!," Sunday-June 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. "The Art of Spring," featuring the work of Lisa Rowland, through Saturday. Exhibit of 26 local artists, continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "First Call: American Posters of World War I," through Nov. 30. "By the President in the Name of Congress," "From Turbulence to Tranquility: The Little Rock Arsenal," "The Sun Never Sets on the Mighty Jeep," "War and Remembrance: The 1911 United Confederate Veterans Reunion," "Through the Camera's Eye: The Allison Collection of World War II Photographs," continuing. Alger Cadet Gun exhibit, continuing. Ongoing exhibits depict Arkansas' military heritage. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Workshop: "Profiles in Arkansas Black History," 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7, registration required. (501) 682-6892.
MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. "Strangers Now and Then," works by Robert Bean, through June 17. (501) 442-7778.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Mystery of the Mayan Medallion," through Sept. 12. Regular hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Different Spokes," through February 2016. "Lights! Camera! Arkansas!" a celebration of Arkansas' role in Hollywood, through March 1, 2015. Permanent exhibits: "Arkansas' First Ladies' Gowns"; 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919"; "First Families of Arkansas"; "As Long as Life Shall Last: The Legacy of Arkansas Women." Little Beginnings toddler program, 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.
PARK PLAZA MALL 6000 Markham St. "American Presidents: Life Portraits," through July 6. Presidential oil portraits by artist Chas Fagan. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 664-4956.
RIVER CITY COFFEE 2913 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Byron Taylor, through June 15. (501) 661-1496.
ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Mississippi St. "Icons in Transformation," works by Ludmila Pawlowska, through Aug. 17. (501) 225-4203.
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 actor/sculptor Tony Dow and painter Stephano Sutherlin, through Sunday. Tail Waggin' and Tail Gatin' for Kathy's Cause, 2-5 p.m. Sunday; music, silent auction, barbecue, wine pull; benefits Out of the Woods Animal Rescue. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 563-4218.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: recent work by Laura Raborn and Sandra Sell, through June 26. Gallery II: "Revision, Missing, Listen, Light, Fly," drawings by David Bailin, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. American Stories: "A Piece of My Mind," through June 8. (501) 758-1720.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL Donald W. Reynolds Library, 300 Library Hill, Mountain View. Sustainability Weekend, Friday-Sunday, with classes, artisan lunches, and a farm-to-table candlelight dinner; class fees vary. Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RAILROAD MUSEUM 1700 Port Road, Pine Bluff. "Preserving Food Along the Railroad," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Saturday. (870) 535-8819.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Graphic Design Show, through June 11. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (870) 508-6196.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Art Camp, June 9-13; ages 6-11, 9-11 a.m.; ages 12-17, 1-4 p.m.; members $60, nonmembers $80. "I Come from Women Who Could Fly," new work from Delita Martin, today-Aug. 28; reception, 5-7 p.m. today. 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," Saturday-Sept. 1. "American Encounters: Anglo-American Portraiture in an Age of Revolution," through Sept. 15. "The William S. Paley Collection: A Taste for Modernism," through July 7. 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.
EMERGENT ARTS 341 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. "Tohoku: Through the Eyes of Japanese Photographers," through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (501) 655-0836 or artchurch.org.
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.
FINE ARTS CENTER OF HOT SPRINGS 626 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Call for artists for 2014 Regional Art Competition. Ages 16 or older and native to or living in Arkansas. All mediums accepted. Deadline June 6; will show July 4-Aug. 9. (501) 545-0534.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Ready to Rodeo," through Sept. 1. "Building a Region: A Century of Local Architecture," through Saturday. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 66th annual River Valley Invitational, June 5-Sept. 14; reception 5-7 p.m. June 5, nonmembers $5. "Carol Dickie: An Artist's Journey," through Aug. 10; cost: members free, nonmembers $5. 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. Sunday-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. Works by Tony Saladino and Taimur Cleary, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. "Tim West: In Memoriam," Friday-June 30; reception 6-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $9; 65 and older and children 3-12, $7. (501) 767-3461.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Our Towne Conference and Visitors Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by 32 artists, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2740.
OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. "Hugo and Gayne Preller's House of Light," through Saturday. "Making a Living," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3, over age 65 or under age 12 $1. (870) 793-2121.
THE RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. "Small Works on Paper," through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 762-1744.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Regional Foodways," through Saturday. Art with Ashley, 8:30 a.m. June 10, ages 12-18, $10, reservations. "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/museum or (479) 621-1154.
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.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Translating Earth, Transforming Sea," through June 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (479) 443-5600.
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
THE GRANDMASTER 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, One Count Pulaski Way. Tickets: $5. (501) 320-5715.
MOVIES IN THE PARK sunset each Wednesday through July 30, First Security Amphitheater. Man of Steel, June 11. Blankets and lawn chairs, pets and picnics welcome. (501) 375-2552.
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THE LEGO MOVIE sunset Saturday, Bill Baker Amphitheatre, North Arkansas College, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison. Concessions available, blankets and lawn chairs welcome. (870) 391-3229.
Letters
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS WRITERS' CONFERENCE 7:30 a.m. June 6-7, Pulaski Technical College South Campus, 1300 Interstate 30. Registration fee: $30. (501) 772-2930.
DEE BROWN LIBRARY 6325 Baseline Road. Book signing: Russell Ferrell, The Bone War of McCurtain County, 10 a.m.-noon June 7. (501) 568-7494.
EGGSHELLS KITCHEN COMPANY 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Book signing and demonstration by Lindsay Clendaniel, Scoop Adventures, 5:30 p.m. June 6. (501) 664-6900.
THE GREEN CORNER STORE 1423 Main St. Book signing: Lindsay Clendaniel,Scoop Adventures, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7. (501) 374-1111.
WORDSWORTH BOOKS 5920 R St. Book signing: Reggie Jones, Stilettos on the Gridiron: Women Getting a Feel for the Game, 4-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 663-9198.
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BARNES AND NOBLE 3000 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro. Book signing: Stephen Koch, Louis Jordan: Son of Arkansas, Father of R&B, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 336-2543.
BOOK SIGNINGS Russell Ferrell, The Bone War of McCurtain County, 5-8 p.m. June 6, Hastings Entertainment, 1360 U.S. 64, Conway, (501) 329-1120; 2-6 p.m. June 7, Hastings Entertainment, 1421 Military Road, Benton, (501) 778-5116; 2-6 p.m. July 12, Hastings Entertainment, 6808 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, (479) 484-7583.
Music
Central Arkansas
AVERY HILL AND DAN WEBER FRONT PORCH TOUR 8 p.m. June 5, The Undercroft at Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Admission: $5. (501) 375-2342.
BRUNO MARS 8 p.m. June 10, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $66-$99. (800) 745-3000.
ESTHER RADA 8 p.m. Tuesday, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Ethiopian-Israeli soul singer. Tickets: $15. (501) 244-9660.
LEGENDS OF ARKANSAS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Riverfront Park and First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. All-Arkansas music and arts, crafts, and food vendors. (870) 540-9867.
LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB 7:30 p.m. June 7, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. Ben Bedford. Tickets: $15, student $8, age 12 and younger free. (501) 663-0634.
LOCAL LIVE 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, South on Main, 1304 Main St. First Impressions, Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
SUNDAY SERENADE 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road. Little Rock Wind Symphony's Chamber Players with the Quapaw Brass Quintet. Tickets: $10, age 65 and older $8, students free. (501) 666-0777.
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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CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 6:30 p.m. June 7, Cossatot Community College, 183 College Drive, De Queen. Tickets: advance general admission $15, reserved $25; day of show general admission $20, reserved $30. (870) 642-2446.
DEDRIC JONES AND CHOSEN PRAISE 7 p.m. Friday, Family Church, 2500 Arkansas 104, White Hall. Living Live CD release concert. (870) 850-6818.
GRAND PRAIRIE CENTER 2807 U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Rockabilly Reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, with Ace Cannon, Stan Perkins and Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers. Tickets: $15-$20. (870) 673-4201.
LEVON HELM TRIBUTE CONCERT 7 p.m. Saturday, The Forum, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. Tickets: $8. (870) 935-2726.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 8 p.m. Saturday, Magic Springs Water and Theme Park, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Zendaya. Concert free with park admission. Tickets: $29.99-$33.99; season pass $74.99. (501) 624-0100.
RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Rufus Elam, Wren Whiteseven and Ben Drain, 7-8 p.m. Friday. Reservations. (479) 968-2452.
SIDEWALK PROPHETS AND RESTORED IN CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Friday, B.C. Lloyd Building, 1108 U.S. 49, Paragould. Tickets: $20. (870) 240-0569.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Time for Three with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $10-$25.The Artosphere Festival Orchestra presents the Scandinavian Masterworks Concert, 8 p.m. June 6. Tickets: $10-$25. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BRING BACK OUR GIRLS SOLIDARITY RALLY 11 a.m. Saturday, state Capitol. Rally for kidnapped Nigerian girls. (501) 838-3716 or (501) 266-1019.
CALS CON 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Panels, workshops, contests based on popular fandoms; board and video game tournaments. (501) 918-3000.
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 7, 1200 Lewis St. Health screenings, youth sports physicals, CPR training, bike safety training. (501) 207-0711.
CURTAIN CALL FOR A CAUSE 6 p.m. today, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Benefit for Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled; cocktail reception, dinner and show. Tickets: $100. (501) 666-0246.
FULL FIGURE FASHION WEEKEND-UPSCALE CURVES 7 p.m. June 8, The Centre at University Park, 6401 W. 12th St. Tickets: $25, VIP $35, age 12 and younger $15. (501) 554-3296.
JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25, 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4171.
LEGACIES AND LUNCH noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Charles Witsell and Gordon Wittenberg, co-authors of Architects of Little Rock: 1833-1950. Take sack lunch, drinks provided. (501) 918-3033.
LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.
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. Cheetah Chase Fun Run, 8 a.m. June 7; registration through Wednesday: $25, age 12 and younger $15; after Wednesday: $35, age 12 and younger $25; includes zoo admission. Zoofari day camps, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Wednesday in June and 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.
PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Little Maumelle Kayaking Adventure, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; guided 4.5 mile float, $40, advance payment and registration. Hikes, nature programs, games. (501) 868-5806.
THE REST IS HISTORY 5-6 p.m. today, Studio Main, 1423 Main St. The history of the Lincoln Building, with Shelle Stormoe of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. (501) 374-1111.
RUN OR DYE 5K 9 a.m. Saturday, State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Multiple dye stations; custom color showers. Registration: $47, team of 4 or more $42 per person. info@runordye.com or (312) 670-8951.
SCREAMING FOR THE SCREEN 6 p.m. June 5, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Fundraiser for the theater. Live music, acrobats, silent auction, 6-7 p.m. Precipice Theatre's performance of Fool for Love, 7 p.m. After party with music by Charlotte Taylor, 2 Lane Blacktop, John Burnette Band, food, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. (501) 353-1571.
SENIORNET COMPUTER CLASSES Monday-June 26, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Fundamentals for Beginners: Win 7, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays; Digital Photography Utilizing Picasa, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Course fee: $45, manual $15. (501) 603-1262.
S.T.O.P. FUNDRAISER PARTY AND DANCE 6-11 p.m. Friday, AEDD Center, 105 Roosevelt Road. Students That Officially Patrol fundraiser for summer tutorial and creative arts program. Concessions available. Admission: $10 donation. (501) 374-5393.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. "The Jennifer Schuett Case Study," 6 p.m. today. (501) 683-5239.
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CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING 8 p.m. Saturday, Fulton County Fairgrounds Arena, Salem. Kids calf scramble and mutton busting at 7:30. Admission: $12, ages 6-12 $5, age 6 and younger free. (870) 895-5565.
CONVERSATIONS FUNDRAISER 6:30 p.m. Friday, Rogers Public Library, 711 S. Dixieland, Rogers. Featuring Sidney Moncrief. All proceeds benefit the library. Tickets: $25. (479) 621-1152.
DEGRAY LAKE RESORT STATE PARK State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck. National Trails Day with programs on geocaching, leave no trace ethics, hiking gear and attire; hikes including the "Hike DeGray in a Day" challenge, June 7. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (501) 865-5810.
FUN SHOOT TO BENEFIT TORNADO RELIEF 1-4 p.m. June 7, Last Resort Firearms Training, 4220 Gravel Pit Road, White Hall. Fun and challenging shooting drills. Shooters need a defensive handgun, secure waist holster, at least 50 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection. Donation: $20-$40. (870) 273-1113.
GOLF TOURNAMENT noon Sunday, Glenwood Country Club, 584 U.S. 70, Glenwood. Sponsored by Piney Grove United Methodist Church. Four-person scramble. Registration fee: $50; includes cart and burger buffet. (501) 767-4765.
HAVANA NIGHTS "PARTY WITH A PURPOSE" 7 p.m. Saturday, Fort Smith Riverfront Pavilion, 100 N. B St., Fort Smith. Benefit for Children's Emergency Shelter, with hand-rolled cigars, rum tasting, Cuban-inspired food, music by Calle Soul, live and silent auction. Tickets: $75. (479) 242-5771.
HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK U.S. 278, 9 miles northwest of Hope. Ornamental Gardening Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7; $20, reservation required. Historic building tours: $8, children 6-12 $4. (870) 983-2684.
HOT SPRINGS CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Hill Wheatley Plaza, downtown Hot Springs. Admission: advance $30, at the gate $35. (501) 321-2027.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Forest Fun Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11-13, ages 8-12. Registration fee: $65. (479) 890-7479.
LAKEPORT PLANTATION 601 Arkansas 142, Lake Village. Lakeport Legacies history talk: Clinton Bagley, "Truths and Reinterpreting the Past: Examples from the Lower Mississippi Valley," 6 p.m. today; refreshments at 5:30. (870) 265-6031.
MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY RUMMAGE SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 127 E. Third St., Russellville. Proceeds benefit the museum. (479) 970-8028.
PETIT JEAN CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET 8 a.m.-7 p.m. June 10-14, Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton. Antique cars, parts, arts and crafts, flea market. (501) 727-5427.
SIDEWALK SUNDAY 2-5 p.m. June 8, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Demonstrations by Northwest Fencing Center, balloon twisting, treats at the Spark Cafe. (479) 273-1329.
STEAMBOAT DAYS FESTIVAL June 6-7, downtown Des Arc. Concerts, arts and crafts, carnival, 5K run/walk, fishing tournament. Cody Belew, 9:30 p.m. June 6. Jason D. Williams, 9:30 p.m. June 7. Lawn chairs suggested. (870) 256-5289.
TASTE OF THE TWIN LAKES 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Drive, Mountain Home. Food from Twin Lakes region restaurants, live and silent auctions. Fundraiser for Serenity, providing domestic violence shelter and services. Tickets: $35. (870) 424-7576.
UNITY FEST 3 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Park, Batesville. Catfish dinner, entertainment, children's activities. Tickets: $10. (870) 799-2525.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Basic Training: Baking, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through July 2. Cost: per class $15. Advance registration required. (501) 727-5435.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ARMADILLO RODEO 7 p.m. today, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Comedy improv. Admission: $7. (501) 372-0210.
CAROLINE, OR CHANGE June 6-22, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, students and age 65 and over $16. (501) 374-3761.
THE COMPLEAT WRKS OF WLLM SHKSPR (ABRIDGED) Wednesday-June 29, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25-$40. Pay What You Can Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pre-show director talks, 6:15 p.m. Wednesday-June 5. (501) 378-0405.
RIPPED AND WRINKLED through Saturday, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. An original rock musical, presented by The Main Thing. Tickets: $20, reservations recommended. (501) 372-0210.
A SECOND HELPING: THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES SEQUEL through June 21, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday matinees June 4 and 11. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
SPRING SHOWMANCE! 8 p.m. today-Saturday, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Presented by Red Octopus Theater. Tickets: $10, age 65 and older, students and military $8. (501) 291-3896.
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BOYS LIFE June 6-15, Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10, students $5. (501) 623-8585.
BULL IN A CHINA SHOP through Sunday, Performing Arts Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Dinner theater, 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Brunch matinee, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: dinner theater $29, ages 55 and older or students $24; show only $15; brunch matinee $27, ages 55 and older or students $21. (501) 368-01111.
LEADING LADIES June 5-15, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St, Fort Smith. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10,opening night gala $25. (479) 783-2966.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 7 p.m. June 5-6, 2 p.m. June 6, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 De Soto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Hot Springs Children's Dance Theatre. Tickets: reserved seating $17, general admission $12.50. (501) 922-4231. 3 p.m. June 8, Klipsch Amphitheater, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Tickets: $12.50. garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.
NEW PLAY FESTIVAL June 12-15, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. B Side: Myself, 7 p.m.June 12, 8 p.m.June 14, 6 p.m. June 15. Disfarmer, 8 p.m. June 13. What God Hath Wrought, 4 p.m. June 14.Just Like Us, 6 p.m. June 13. Tickets: $35. (479) 443-5600.
SCOOBY-DOO LIVE MUSICAL MYSTERIES 7 p.m. June 10, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $18-$75. (870) 862-4747.
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA 7:30 p.m. June 5, Hendrix Village, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Pay what you can, suggested donation $15. (501) 450-3265 or (866) 810-0012.
WAIT UNTIL DARK June 6-15, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St, Rogers. Rogers Little Theater. Curtain time 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner seating begins 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets: dinner theater $48, balcony $17. (479) 631-8988.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
FAME, JR. 6:30-8 p.m. today, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Ages 13-18; bring a prepared piece of music, 16 measures. (870) 536-3375.
MRS. MANNERLY 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. The Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St., Conway. Cold readings from the script. (501) 607-0474.
XANADU 7 and 8:30 p.m. June 9-10, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Rogers Little Theater. Singing music from the show, readings from script, and dance. Performance dates July 25-27, 31 and Aug. 3, 7-10. (479) 466-9464.
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. Ben Byers, Velcro Pygmies, today. Daro, Just Sayin', Friday. Brian Ramsey, Raising Grey, Saturday. Happy hour bands start at 5:30 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday; headline bands at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Friday-Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Hawthorne Heights, 9 p.m. today, $15. Brian Posehn, 9 p.m. Saturday, $15. Gorilla Music Presents: Battle of the Bands, 4 p.m. Sunday, $8. Riot in the Rock, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $10. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays, $8. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Tim Pulnick, Wednesday-June 7. 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. Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Swampbird, 9 p.m. Friday, $15. Lawler & Ewell's sixth annual Birthday Bash featuring Joe C. & Teezy, 8 p.m. Saturday; ladies $5, guys $10. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Between the Buried and Me, Trioscapes, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $17, day of show $20. Randall Shreve and The Sideshow, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Mother Falcon, 9 p.m. Tuesday; advance $7, day of show $10. (501) 372-7707.
THIRST N HOWL BAR & GRILL 14710 Cantrell Road. Open-mike blues jam session, 7-11 p.m. each Tuesday. (501) 379-8189.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Collin vs. Adam, Witchsister, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $5. Furia, Moment of Fierce Determination, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. (501) 375-8466.
WT BUBBA'S 500 President Clinton Ave. Jocko, today.Crawfish Boil Spectacular featuring Hooker Boys, Friday, $5. Strange Love Band, Saturday, $5. (501) 244-2528.
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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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