Classic choreography
Ballet Arkansas welcomes spring with its annual “mixed repertory show” that combines different styles of dance into one production. Who Cares?, choreographed by George Balanchine and set to music by George Gershwin, is this year’s headlining piece for the show, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Other pieces include “Facade” by Hilary Wolfley and the pas de deux from Lady of the Camellias by Val Caniparoli. Tickets are $35. Call (501) 378-0405 or visit tickets.therep.org.
Ballet Arkansas has also announced its 2015-16 season, which will feature the Visions Choreographic Competition on Aug. 22, the annual performance of The Nutcracker in December, and another Balanchine piece for the spring show May 20-21, 2016. For more information about Ballet Arkansas, visit balletarkansas.org.balletarkansas.org or email info@balletarkansas.orginfo@balletarkansas.org.
Jumping off point
East Arkansas Community College closes out its 2014-15 Spotlight Series with big hitters from Nashville. The Time Jumpers, featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears and “Ranger Doug” Green, are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the college’s Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets are $39. Call (870) 633-4480 or visit eacc.edu.
Morality plays
Divorce brings thought-provoking, humorous challenges in The Modern Day Esther. The play, written and directed by Teretha Lowe, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday in Philander Smith College’s M.L. Harris Auditorium, 900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call (501) 372-9025 or visit lujcm.org.
Texas troubadours
John Hagen, Marcus Collins and JC Fisher, also known as The Texas Tenors, perform a mix of country, classical and Broadway as part of the University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances Series. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Tickets are $30-$40. Call (501) 450-3265 or visit uca.edu/publicappearancesuca.edu/publicappearances.
Inspiring art
Fellowship Bible Church of Batesville opens its doors for an afternoon of appetizers, music and artwork with the third annual Gallery Imago, 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Part of the church’s Creative Arts Initiative, the event features exhibits by local artists, on display in the Landers Gallery, 332 E. Main St., Batesville. (870) 698-9244.
Lords and ladies
Relive the age of chivalry at the Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville. The fair has a children’s area with games and crafts, a jousting troupe, archery and bird of prey demonstrations and a marketplace. Single-day tickets are $10, $5 for ages 55 and older and children 6-12. Two-day passes are $12 and $6. Call (501) 590-9386 or visit renaissancefaireoftheozarks.org renaissancefaireoftheozarks.org.
Spinning wheels
Car enthusiasts will converge on Hot Springs for the 17th annual Corvette Weekend, today-Saturday in Hot Springs. The activities include:
Corvette Parade, 4 p.m. Friday, downtown
Cannon Ball Run or Scenic Road Trip, 9 a.m. Friday, Hot Springs Convention Center
Corvette Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Bank of the Ozarks Arena
Valve Cover Car Race, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the arena
General admission for spectators is free. Visit centralarkansascorvetteclub.com centralarkansascorvetteclub.com or email steg1t@aol.com.
Strings attached
Arkansas State University-Beebe plays host to classical and flamenco guitarist AnnaMaria Cardinalli at 7:30 p.m. today in the Owen Center Auditorium, 910 Pecan St., Beebe. Tickets are $10, $5 for ages 65 and older, students, military and educators. Call (501) 882-4474 or visit asub.edu.
New images
The Argenta Art Gallery celebrates its newest exhibit, “Eluvium and Formation: Abstracted Landscapes,” with an Argenta ArtWalk reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. The exhibit has new paintings by LaDawna Whiteside and glass sculpture by Ed Pennebaker and will continue for show and sale through May 8. The gallery is at 413 Main St., North Little Rock, and gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Call (501) 225-5600.
Stars
Southeast Arkansas will see stars at the annual Stardaze festival, Friday-Saturday. Visitors can expect food and craft vendors, music, a car show, midway and several competitions at venues around Star City. This year’s performing lineup includes Brian Davis, Chase Bryant, OutShyne, The Voice contestant Jared Blake, and Jason Michael Carroll. Admission is free. Call (870) 628-6400 or visit stardazefestival.com.