Events are free unless otherwise noted.
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. Lecture: "Working in the Eye of the Sun: Photographing the Vernacular Architecture of Arkansas," Geoff Winningham, 6 p.m. Dec. 9; reception, 5:30 p.m. "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. Holiday showcase with works by Lori Weeks, Ann Presley, Michelle Moore, Louise Harris, through Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Movement of Line," by Elizabeth Weber, Andy Huss, Robin Hazard-Bishop, through Saturday. 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.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S TERRY LIBRARY 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Arkansas quilters display, through Dec. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. (501) 228-0129.
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.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Barbie: The Vintage Years, 1959-1972," through Jan. 4. "Handbags for Hillary," through Sunday. "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. 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. "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.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. Fall and Christmas Show and "Season of Color" by Rosemary Parker, through Sunday. 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 Sunday. "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. Holiday Open House, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 7. "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. Science with Santa, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6. "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 Dec. 19. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8336.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Space Is the Place," by Jon Shannon Rogers, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: "Faculty Biennial," through Dec. 12. Maners/Pappas Gallery: "Perception/Reality," Mia Hall, through Tuesday. Gallery III: Senior exhibitions, through Dec. 11. 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. "The Rise of a Landmark: Lewis Hine and the Empire State Building," through Sunday. 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. "Grand Ole Opry," through Jan. 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. "The Natural State: An Ode to Arkansas," Jessica Mae Simpson, through Friday. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.
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. "Potpourri," works for auction through Dec. 6. Potpourri: preview, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 5, $60; dinner and auctions, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 6, $100. "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. "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.
EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. "A Tribute to Our Veterans: Eureka Springs in Service to Our Country," through Sunday. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. (479) 253-9417.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Lithographs and etchings by Mary Shelton, through November. 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. "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. "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.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Grounded: A Landscape Exhibition," through Sunday. 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. 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. 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.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Works by John Deering, through Dec. 12, 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," Sunday-Jan. 3. Holiday open house, 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday. "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, 1-5 p.m. Sundays in November. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.
SNOW TRAIN VILLAGE through Dec. 23, Gaskins Switch Village, 2051 U.S. 62 E., Eureka Springs. Hours: 5-7 p.m. 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. Screening: From Here to Eternity, The Musical, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7; $15, SAAC members $10, students $5, veterans free. "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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Fine Arts Center, 514 University Drive, Monticello. "Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist's Journey," through Dec. 5. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 460-1338.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. BA/BFA Juried Senior Exhibitions, through Dec. 4. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
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.
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.
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.
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
DISLECKSIA: THE MOVIE 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Regal 12 McCain Mall, North Little Rock. Tickets: $12. (501) 350-1859.
RIFFTRAX LIVE: SANTA CLAUS 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 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.
RIFFTRAX LIVE: SANTA CLAUS 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway). fathomevents.com.
Music
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ACCORDION ASSOCIATION 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month, Franke's Cafeteria, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 228-7166.
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.
KRISTIN LEWIS 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. An Advent Celebration with Lewis and Second Presbyterian Church Choir. Benefits Kristin Lewis Foundation Scholarship Fund. Donations accepted. (501) 227-0000.
MESSIAH 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, First Pentecostal Church, North Little Rock. Handel's work with The University of Arkansas at Monticello concert choir, the Arkansas Choral Society and members of the Arkansas Symphony. Tickets: $15, students with ID $10, children under 12 free. (501) 376-8484.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday and Dec. 4, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi St. "Holiday 2014." (501) 377-1080.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Trey Johnson and Dave Almond, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rodney Crowell, 8 p.m. Dec. 4; reserved $35, general $25. (501) 244-9660.
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA 4 and 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $59.50-$89.50. (800) 745-3000.
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ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $31.20-$39. (870) 633-4480, Extension 352.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE ANNIE MOSES BAND 7 p.m. Monday, Arkansas State University Mountain Home, 1600 S. College, Mountain Home. Tickets $30, students $15. (800) 965-9324.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE FREEMANS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, First Baptist Church, 611 Judson Ave., Judsonia. Tickets: $10, deadline Sunday. (501) 388-5857.
FORUM SINFONIA 7 p.m. Monday, The Ritz Civic Center, Blytheville. With Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra of Krakow, Poland. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25. (870) 762-1744.
THE MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BIG BAND 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, The Fine Arts Center Community Room at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. (870) 338-8327.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Gospel Favorites with Pam Setser and Donny Catron, 7-8 p.m. today, $10. (870) 269-3851.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Clint Black with Doug Seegers, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, $32-$62. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BIG JINGLE JUBILEE HOLIDAY PARADE 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Second Street and Broadway to State Capitol. Grand Marshal, Miss Arkansas 2014 Ashton Campbell. (501) 835-3399.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9-11 a.m. Dec. 6, Martin Luther King Elementary School, 905 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Hosted by the Greater Little Rock Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. Tickets: $20. (501) 580-3132.
CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, tree lighting, sales, performances, train rides. (501) 821-5552.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S ARCADE BUILDING 100 River Market Ave. Artisan workshop series: Holiday Crafting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, $30. (501) 320-5715.
CHRISTMAS IN THE QUARTER HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES 2-5 p.m. Dec. 7. Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Louisiana. Tour includes church, The Empress Bed & Breakfast, Mehaffey House and others. Tickets: $20. (501) 375-1600.
HOLIDAYS IN THE PARK First Security Amphitheater, River Market. Meet and greet with Santa, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, followed by lighting ceremony. Holiday lights, 5-10 p.m. Saturday-Jan. 3. (501) 375-2552.
HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES Dec. 6. Breakfast, 10:30 a.m., Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road, $25. Tour, noon-4 p.m., $25. (501) 821-7275.
JACKSONVILLE FANTASY IN LIGHTS DECORATING CONTEST deadline Dec. 9, Jacksonville. Judging, after 6 p.m. Dec. 16. (501) 982-4171 or (501) 982-1151.
LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.
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.
LIVING GIFT MARKET 2014 10 a.m. Dec. 6, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Activity stations and visits and photos with animal ambassadors. (501) 907-8800.
A NIGHT AT THE REP AND SILENT AUCTION 5 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Fundraiser for North Little Rock Chamber for Commerce scholarship programs followed by musical performance of Elf. Tickets: $40. (501) 372-5959.
PANCAKES WITH SANTA 8-10 a.m. Dec. 6, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 12110 Chenal Parkway. Fundraiser for United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas. Includes three pancakes, two sausages and a drink. Tickets: $10. (501) 228-3838.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Saturday, Hillcrest neighborhood. Specials, discounts, gift wrapping. (501) 766-4148.
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.
THERE GOES THE JUDGE 6 p.m. Tuesday, Little Rock Marriott. Celebrate Pulaski County Judge Buddy Villines' retirement with proceeds benefiting Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas. Tickets: $100. villinesdinner.orgor (501) 425-3452.
TIE ONE ON 6 p.m. Dec. 4, Pavilion in the Park, 8201 Cantrell Road, live and silent auction of aprons designed by local artists paired with themed packages benefiting Our House. Tickets: $55. (501) 374-7383, Extension 228.
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AWAKENING SPIRIT CAMP 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington St., Fayetteville. Spiritual engagement, meditation, dancing, painting for ages 7-17. Overnight for ages 11-17. Deadline Sunday. (479) 442-0680.
BREAKFAST WITH MRS. CLAUS 9 a.m. Dec. 6, Larry N. Williams Student/Community Center, 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport. For ages 4-8. Registration is free, but limited to the first 50 children. (870) 512-7800.
FIVE DOLLAR 5/10/25K 9 a.m. Dec. 6, Cane Creek State Park, Arkansas 293, Star City. Trail run. Registration: $5. (870) 628-4714.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St. Fayetteville. Arts and crafts from over 30 local artists. (479) 571-2706.
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. A Yuletide concert with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $39. (870) 633-4480, Extension 352.
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.
TURKEY TROT 5K 9 a.m. today, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Sheep Dog Impact Assistance event. 5K race, adventure race, 1-mile fun run/walk, bounce houses, face painting. Cost: 5K advance $20, run day $25; adventure run $22; fun run $10. (479) 466-9713.
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.
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 Saturday, Arlington Hotel, Hot Springs; Dec. 4-14, 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. Pay what you can Pocket Preview, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. (501) 410-2283.
OTHER DESERT CITIES Dec. 5-20, 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.
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Friday-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 Dec. 4-14, 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 CAROL 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Arkansas State University-Newport, 7648 Victory Blvd., Newport. Tickets: $20. (870) 217-3711.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 3 p.m. Dec. 7, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40. (501) 450-3265.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Dec. 5-7 and 11-14, 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.
FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACT PLAYS 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Dec. 4, Bridges/Larson Theatre, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. (501) 450-3265 or uca.edu/theatre.
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER Dec. 5-14, 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.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
THE SOUND OF MUSIC 10 a.m.-1 pm. Dec. 6 and 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Bring 16 bars of song from the show or similar style with sheet music, readings from the script. Show runs Feb. 13-March 1. (501) 374-3761.
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LEGALLY BLONDE Dec. 8, Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Young females, 7 p.m. Dec. 8. Females, 7:45 p.m. Young males, 8:15 p.m. Males, 8:45 p.m. Production: Feb. 13-March 1. Audition packets available. (479) 631-8988.
THE MUSIC MAN 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Prepare song in style of show, bring sheet music. Production: March 6-22. (501) 315-5483.
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. Richie Johnson, Shannon Boshears, Friday. Chris Henry, The Woodpeckers, 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.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. King Washington, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $8. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Adam Hunter, Friday-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. North Mississippi Allstars, 9 p.m. Saturday, $20. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Tyrannosaurus Chicken, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $6. The Big Dam Horns, 9 p.m. Saturday, $6. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. The Last of Lucy, Sol Inertia, All Is at an End, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Abandon the Artifice, Smoke Signals, Moment of Fierce Determination, Protean Shift, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $7. Vino's Brewpub Cinema: Chained for Life, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 375-8466.
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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