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Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ACANSA ARTS FESTIVAL Tuesday-Sept. 28, locations in central Arkansas. Performances, exhibits, demonstrations. Tickets: $20-$30, VIP $50. (501) 663-2287 or acansaartsfestival.org.

ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. Images to Ponder, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Maple Streets. A combination art and photo show featuring mixed media (501) 993-1234.

ARGENTA GALLERY 413B Main St., North Little Rock. Works by George Dombek, through Oct. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 517-3127.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets."Acansa Festival: Poet in Copper: Engravings by Evan Lindquist," through Oct. 26. Lecture and Late Night: "New Lines: The 12th National Drawing Invitational," 6-9 p.m. today. "National Drawing Invitational: Outside the Lines," through Oct. 5. "Susan Paulsen: Wilmot Exhibition" and "56th Annual Delta Exhibition," through Sept. 28. "Inspiration to Illumination: Recent Work by Museum School Photography Instructors," through Oct. 26. "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 League of Artists Art Show, through Dec. 27. "Echoes of the Ancestors: Native American Objects From the University of Arkansas Museum," through March 15. "Quapaw Quarter: Where Little Rock's History Lives," through Nov. 1. "Arkansas Homemakers: Home Demonstration and Extension Clubs," through Sept. 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "The Arkansas Traveler," paintings by John Deering, through Oct. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335..

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Ron Almond, Bonnie Bartelson, Marie Weaver, Sheree King, Marsha Hinson, Debby Hinson, Louise Harris, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, through September. 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.

DRAWINGS FROM DHARAMSALA ON TIBET BURNING 7 p.m. Friday, Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock, 1015 W. Second St. Artist Tomoyo Ihaya presents a talk about her recent projects in Dharamsala, India. (501) 376-7056.

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 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. "Artists Scrounging," works by 23 artists, Saturday-Nov. 1; reception, 7-10 p.m. Saturday. 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. "Best of the South," Sept. 25-Nov. 15; opening reception, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 25. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "All That I Am: A Retrospective 1971-2012," A.J. Smith, through Nov. 8. 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. Q is for Quilt: Children's Story & Craft Hour for ages 3-8, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 and Nov. 15. "Disciplined Inspiration" and "40 years of the Arkansas Times" through Nov.9."Great Arkansas Quilt Show," through May 3. Knife Gallery, "We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas," Arkansas Made Gallery, continuing. Hourly tours (except noon) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2.50, ages 65 and over $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. September exhibit: "14 Holes of Golf." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. "Evan Lindquist: Laureate," "Visual Estuary: Jennifer and Richard Cutshall," through Oct. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. "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. MTCC Birthday Party, 5:30 p.m. today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. 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: 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.

RIVER CITY COFFEE 2913 Kavanaugh Blvd. Young Artist Showcase, through Sept. 30. (501) 661-1496.

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.

THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. "A Shift of Seasons," by local artists, ongoing. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.

STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St. Happy Hour in the Heights, 5:30 p.m. today, Cafe Prego Works by Ken Davis, Donald 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.Gallery I: "Piranesi and Perspectives of Rome," etchings by 18th-century Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, through Oct. 5. Gallery II: "Teaching a Canary to Sing," Catherine Siri Nugent, through Sept. 28. Gallery III: "Small Works on Paper," through Sept. 26. 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. Sharing Our Strengths: Cooking Matters, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 14, registration required. 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.

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ARKANSAS FIBER ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA today-Saturday, Hot Springs Convention and Civic Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Admission: $15. (479) 518-0777.

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Winston Taylor Exhibit, through Sept. 30. 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.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Gallery, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. "Legacy," Evan Lindquist, through Oct. 1. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Norman Hall Gallery of Art, 203 W. Q St., Russellville. "Always Greener," Dawn Holder, through Sept. 26. "Internal Narrative," Sammy Peters, through Wednesday; reception, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 964-3237.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff."SUB|URBAN: Work by Dennis and Jason McCann," through Jan. 15."Nanotechnology: What's the Big Deal?" through Feb. 28. Pine Bluff Art League juried exhibition, through Nov. 12. "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.

ARTSFEST Sept. 26-Oct. 5, venues in Conway. Art exhibits, displays, book signings, performances. (501) 472-5037 or artsinconway.org.

ARTS ON TOUR CALL FOR ARTISTS deadline Oct. 24. Performing artists, visual artists, art groups to tour state and perform, conduct workshops, classes, rehearsals. Arkansas Arts Council program. jess@arkansasheritage.org or (501) 324-9768.

BASIC POTTERY CLASSES 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 28, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. With Liz Gamelin. Cost: $155. (870) 508-6280.

CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "Voices From the Past" art contest, through Sept. 30, calicorockmuseum.com. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. "Clinton Meets Kennedy," continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission $8. (479) 444-0066.

CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville."State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now," through Jan. 5. 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.

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. "Delta in Blue," by Beverly Buys, through December. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "Paintings and Photographs from Northeast Arkansas' Delta," Norwood Creech, through Sept. 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday or by appointment for group tours. (870) 633-4480.

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. Museum Day Live, Sept. 27, free museum admission with ticket. "Niloak Pottery: An Arkansas Craft," through March 28. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.

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.

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Faculty art show, through Oct. 3, Art Building A. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 505-1562.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Works by Vivian Noe-Griffith, Donnie Copeland, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Tony Saladino, through Sept. 30. 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.

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.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH STUDIO TOUR 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, studios around Mountain View. Artisans open house. (870) 269-8068 or offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. "Paintings, Drawings and Prints," Jason McCann, through Sept. 30. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Final Respects," through Dec. 27. "Benton County Crime Stories," through 2014. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.

SEARCY ART GALLERY 300 E. Race Ave., Searcy. "Shade of Art," Angela Renee Turney, through Tuesday. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 279-1094.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY Magale Library, 100 E. University St., Magnolia. "Fought in Earnest: Civil War Arkansas," through Oct. 10. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 235-4170.

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.

21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 NE A St., Bentonville. "Dis-semblance: Perceiving and Projecting Identity Today," through January. Hours: 24 hours daily. (479) 286-6500.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Baum Gallery: works by Fay Ku, Kathleen Robbins, Theresa Pfarr, through Oct. 24. Public sculpture unveiling by Patrick Dougherty, 11 a.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793. UCA Archives: 9/11 Collection, through Wednesday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 450-3418.

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.

BURNS PARK DANCING 7-10 p.m. third Saturday of the month, Burns Park Hospitality House, Burns Park, North Little Rock. Polka, waltz and potluck supper. Admission: $10. (501) 680-2994.

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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BALLET MAGNIFICAT Conway. Performance of Hiding Place, 3 p.m. Sept. 28, James H. Clark Auditorium, Conway High School, 2300 Prince St., Conway. Workshop, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Sept. 27, Sonshine Academy, 2415 Donaghey Ave., Conway; $45 or $15 per class. (501) 749-8162.

Film

Central Arkansas

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. Hook, 7 p.m. Friday; Talk Like a Pirate Day pre-party, 6 p.m. Tickets: $5. (501) 320-5709.

AN EVENING WITH OLIVER STONE 6 p.m. Saturday, Roosevelt L. Thompson Auditorium, Little Rock Central High School, 1500 S. Park St. Screening and discussion of The Untold History of the United States: The 50s: Eisenhower, the Bomb & the Third World. (501) 205-0400.

FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD 2 7:30 p.m. today, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $15. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.

THE 78 PROJECT MOVIE 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 , Ron Robinson Theater, 100 Rock Street. Tickets $10. Documentary presented by The Oxford American. (800) 293-5949.

SPLICE MICROCINEMA 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Few, Sixth and Center streets (above Lulav and EJ's). M, Wednesday. The Earrings of Madame de ..., Oct. 8. Cost: $5 donation. Email splice@splicemicrocinema.org.

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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.

FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD 2 7:30 p.m. today, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $11.50, ages 65 and older $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway). fathomevents.com.

GONE WITH THE WIND 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 28 and Oct. 1, Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $5.50-$10.75. (501) 450-7558or fathomevents.com.

Letters

Central Arkansas

LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNINGS 5 p.m. Sept. 29, Wordsworth Books, 5920 R. St. The Disappearance of Maud Crawford, Beth Brickell. (310) 975-9825.

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BOOK SIGNING OPEN HOUSE 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 25, Heritage House Museum, 819 Luzerne St., Mount Ida. Book on Lon Warneke by Don Duren. (870) 867-4422.

FARMERS BANK AND TRUST DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES Tuesday, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E University St., Magnolia. With author James Bradley. Benefits SAU scholarships. Private reception, 5:15 p.m. Book signing, 6 p.m. Lecture and dinner, 7 p.m. Tickets: lecture $100; dinner, lecture and reception, $200. (870) 235-4321.

LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNINGS 6 p.m. Sept. 26, Allen's Restaurant, 107 E. Washington St., Camden; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27, Tate Barn Sale, Camden; 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs; 3 p.m. Sept. 30, That Bookstore, 316 W. Main St., Blytheville. The Disappearance of Maud Crawford, Beth Brickell. (310) 975-9825.

POETRY OUT LOUD NATIONAL RECITATION CONTEST through Oct. 31. For grades 9-12. cynthia@arkansasheritage.org or (501) 324-9769.

TOAD SUCK REVIEW READING 7 p.m. Sept. 27, The Locals, 1024 Von Ronkle St., Conway. Creative writing readings. (501) 450-3339.

Music

Central Arkansas

JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, History Pavilion, Riverfront Park. Music by The Brandon Dorris Quintet. (501) 375-2552.

LOCAL LIVE 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, South on Main, 1304 Main St. (501) 244-9660.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CHORUS 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Rehearsal, 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 1. No audition necessary. Membership fee: $25. pulaskitech.edu/continuing_educationor (501) 907-6670 Extension, 3408.

RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS 7 p.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi St. Featuring music from the 1950s. (501) 377-1080.

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.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Faculty recital: "Mariposa & Friends: International Treasures" with Linda Holzer, 7:30 p.m. Friday. (501) 569-3294.

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BLUEGRASS MONDAY 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Nothin' Fancy. KASU-FM, 91.9, concert series. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.

ETHAN BORTNICK 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Phillips Community College Grand Prairie Center, U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Tickets $20-30. (870) 673-4201.

CONWAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Friday, Simon Park, Front and Main streets, Conway. Anniversary concert. (501) 269-1066.

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Choir of Clare College Cambridge, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Greene Chapel. (501) 450-1249.

HOT SPRINGS JAZZFEST Shirley Chauvin's S'Wonderful, 6 p.m. today, Quapaw Baths and Spa, tickets $10-$15; Jazz in the Streets, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, under Broadway Skybridge, free; Jazz Mass, 10:45 a.m. Sunday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, free; Jazz after Church, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, free. HSJazzSociety.org or (501) 627-2427.

OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Arkansas State Fiddle Championships, today-Saturday; workshops $50, concerts $12, children 6-12 $7. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $10, children ages 6-12 $6. (870) 269-3851.

STEVE SMITH 7-8 p.m. Friday, Arkansas River Valley Art Center, 1001 E. B St., Russellville. (479) 968-2452.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. UCA Jazz Ensemble I and Dixieland Band tribute to Jerry Manion, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. (501) 450-5759. Steve Azar and Deana Carter, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Reynolds Performance Hall, $23-$40. (501) 450-3265.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, $32-$53.50. (479) 443-5600.

YOUNG ARTIST TOUR 7:30 p.m. today, Stilwell Humanities Recital Hall, Texarkana College, 2500 N. Robinson Road, Texarkana. Pianist Olga Krayterman. (870) 773-1118.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ALZHEIMER'S ARKANSAS WALK 7:30-11 a.m. Sept. 27, Little Rock Zoo, 1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock. (501) 244-0021.

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE SENIOR EXPO 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27, Statehouse Convention Center. Vendor booths, educational seminars, entertainment, health screenings. Parking and shuttle from Lot 1 War Memorial Stadium. Presented by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. (501) 378-3807.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.

CORNER STORE COUNTRY RUN 7:30 a.m. Saturday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Family run followed by refreshments and games. Registration: $30, family of four $75, children under 8 free. (501) 371-4639.

A FAIR TO REMEMBER 6:30 p.m. today, Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Games, auctions, live music, benefits Arkansas Hospice. Tickets: $40. (501) 748-3306.

LEARN BRIDGE IN A DAY WORKSHOP noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Curtis Finch Bridge House, 7415 Indiana St. Cost: $19.99. (501) 993-5823.

LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25. (501) 375-2552.

ONCE UPON A TIME 6 p.m. today, Governor's Mansion, 1800 Center St. Music by the Shannon Boshears Band, live and silent auctions. Tickets: $100. Benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas. (501) 379-2660.

SCIENCE CAFE 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Afterthought Bistro & Bar, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Bacteria, Viruses and Yeast -- Oh My!" panel discussion. (501) 686-7418.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lecture and book signing: Predisposed: Liberals, Conservatives and the Biology of Political Differences, with John Hibbing, 6 p.m. today. "What's Going On In the Middle East," noon Friday. Bill Basl, director of AmeriCorps, 6 p.m. Wednesday. "Cultivating a Better Food System," noon Sept. 25. "One Nation Under Taught: Solving America's STEM Crisis," 6 p.m. Sept. 29. "Solving the Dancing Bear Problem," 6 p.m. Sept. 30.(501) 683-5239.

URBAN RAW FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, SOMA district, 1000 S. Main St. Workshops, dancing, drumming and food trucks. Tickets: advance $5, at the gate $8, children 12 and under $1. (903) 272-0930.

WWE SMACKDOWN 7 p.m. Tuesday, Verizon Arena. Tickets: $17.50-$97.50. (501) 975-9000.

Around Arkansas

ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY FALL SEMINAR 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Lectures with Cyndi Ingle. Cost: $20-$55. (501) 860-7004 or (501) 416-0126.

ARKANSAS POST NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett. Living History 101 workshop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (870) 548-2207.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Gaston Lecture Series: "Theodore Roosevelt: The Man in the Arena,"with Derek Evans, 7 p.m. Tuesday. (870) 508-6280.

CLEBURNE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE Friday, Spring Park, Heber Springs. Survivor banquet, 5 p.m. Relay, 6 p.m. (870) 668-0312 or (501) 691-4314.

FAYETTEVILLE ALE TRAIL today, locations in Fayetteville. Craft beer tastings at local breweries. Admission free, fees for drinks. (479) 621-5776 or fayettevillealetrail.com.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK/SHARE BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday-Sunday, El Dorado Golf & Country Club, 101 Shadyside; Mystic Creek Golf Course, 191 Clubhouse Drive, El Dorado. Benefits Interfaith Clinic. Registration: two-person team $380. (870) 881-9015.

FLOWER GARDEN & NATURE SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Northwest Technical Institute, 709 Old Missouri Road, Springdale. "Over-wintering Tropical and Semi-hardy Plants," Janet Carson. (479) 361-2198.

HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series: Col. Lee Ellis, 7:30 p.m. today, Benson Auditorium. (501) 279-4497.

HARMONY OF HOMES TOUR 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Hot Springs Village. Chauffeured tours of four homes. Benefits Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild. Tickets: $20. (501) 922-0036.

MAGIC SPRINGS WATER AND THEME PARK 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Only water park open, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Sept. 28, $15. (501) 624-0100.

PETIT JEAN FALL ANTIQUE AUTO SWAP MEET, OPEN CAR SHOW AND MILITARY VEHICLE RALLY 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sept. 27, The Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, Morrilton. Vendors selling automobiles, parts, arts and crafts, antiques and memorabilia. (501) 727-5427.

PI BETA PHI 5K 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate, off Maple Street at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Ninth annual 5K race benefiting children's literacy. Registration: $20-$21. (901) 326-4947.

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Trade Days Swap Meet, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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.

POW/MIA REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY 7 p.m. Friday, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 467, 12112 Redwood Drive, Chaffee Crossing. (479) 461-0647 or (479) 414-7334.

PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK, 506 E. Douglas Street, Prairie Grove. Fall Clean Up and Park Beautification, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27. (479) 846-2990.

TALES FROM THE SOUTH, The lawn in front of McAlister Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Music by Slings and Arrows, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29, readings, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29. (501) 772-7602.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 30, Literacy Council of Benton County, 205 N.W. A St., Bentonville. (479) 273-3486.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S 7 a.m. Saturday, Arvest Ballpark, 3000 S. 56th St., Springdale. A community walk for family and professional caregivers and those diagnosed with Alzheimer's. (479) 273-5559.

WEEKEND OF WONDER Friday-Sunday, Hot Springs. Magicians perform shows and special events. Tickets: main events $10 each, other shows free. (501) 623-6200 or weekendofwonder.com.

Theater

Central Arkansas

DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Pirate and princess adventure. Tickets: $21.50-$56.50. (800) 745-3000.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Sept. 25-27, 5 p.m. Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $20. (501) 374-2615.

MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL through Sept. 28, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $40-$55. (501) 378-0405.

A QUIET END 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept 26-Oct. 11, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, $12 students and senior citizens. (501) 374-3761.

ROUGH CROSSING through Oct. 4, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.

WHATSHISNAME? 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Nov. 15, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $20. (501) 372-0205.

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BEAR STATE OF MIND 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Trike Theatre children's production. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older and students $10. (479) 443-5600.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF today-Sunday, Sept. 25-28, Victory Theater, 1116 S. Second St., Rogers. Rogers Little Theater production. Showtime: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner: 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets: cabaret tables $60, dinner theater $48, balcony $17. (479) 631-8988.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS through Sunday, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$38. (479) 445-6333.

WILD DUST Friday-Sunday, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Curtain: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: dinner $29, ages 55 and older and students $24; matinee $27, ages 55 and older and students $21; show only $15. (501) 368-0111.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

ELF by appointment Monday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre.Rehearsals begin Nov. 11. Runs Dec. 3-28. For an appointment, email pmensky@therep.org and put "Elf Local Appointment Request" as subject line. Performers will be required to bring 32 bars of music either from, or in the style of, the show. (501) 378-0445.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. The Tennessee Tramp Janet Williams, through Saturday. Steve Hirst, Wednesday-Sept. 27. Open Mike Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday; sign up at 6. 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.

VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Redefined Reflection, Roses Unread, The Machete With Love, 9 p.m. Friday, $6. Habitat for Humanity Benefit with The Casual Pleasures and Jumbo Jet, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. Undesirable People, Oh Cathy, The Consumers, My Brother My Friend, 7 p.m. Sunday, $5. Vino's Brewpub Cinema: Metropolis, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 375-8466.

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