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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Eluvium and Formation: Abstracted Landscapes," Ed Pennebaker and LaDawna Whiteside, through May 8. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "54th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition," Friday-July 26; family festival and reception, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The Gathering: Art as Activism for ages 15-18, 6-9 p.m. Friday; advance $8, at the door $10. Lecture: "Building '30 Americans': A Collector's Journey," Donald and Mera Rubell and Juan Roselione-Valadez, 6 p.m. May 7, $10. "30 Americans," through June 21. "A Humble Hum: Rhythm of the Potter's Wheel," recent work by resident artist Ashley Morrison, through June 21. "Paul Signac: Drawings and Watercolors: The James T. Dyke Collection," through July 19. "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. "Arkansas Lakes and Rivers," Debbie Hinson, Loren Battnicke, Seth Bailey, Matt Coburn, today. 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. "In Rose-Papered Rooms," Grace Mikell Ramsey, Saturday-May 23; reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "White River Memoirs," through July 25. "A Different State of Mind," Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through June 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Arkansas, as Is," by Daniel Coston, through May 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Plein Air Painters of Arkansas," Victoria Harvey, Clarence Cash, Tom Herrin, Greg Lahti, Sean LeCrone, John Wooldridge, Diana Shearon, through June 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday and Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Dinosaurs Around the World," through Oct. 18. 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. "Common Threads," through May 31. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 10 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 Nancy Dunaway and Katherine Strause, through May 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. Works by Greg Lahti, Friday-May 28; reception, 5-8 p.m. May 8. "WPA & Art From the Great Depression," Friday-May 28. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. "Flora & Fauna," Rachel Trusty and Beth Whitlow, through May 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 993-0012.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "Southern Landscapes," through May 16. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," Wednesday-June 27; Progressive Collectors reception, 6-9 p.m. May 14; reception, 5-9 p.m. May 15. 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. "Faces in Certain Places," fine art quilts featuring Bisa Butler, through Saturday. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," Wednesday-June 27; reception, 5-9 p.m. May 8; Progressive Collectors reception, 6-9 p.m. May 14. 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. "Suggin Territory: The Marvelous World of Folklorist Josephine Graham," through Nov. 29. "Suyao Tian: Entangled Beauty," through June 7. "Recent Acquisitions, through Aug. 23. "John Harlan Norris: Public Face," through Sunday. "Great Arkansas Quilt Show," through Sunday. 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. April exhibit: "Spring Flowers." May exhibit: "Backyard Birds." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. May 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. April artist: Boots Warrick. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "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.
M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. Works by Lisa Krannichfeld, Friday-June 12; reception, 6-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.
MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Original Selfies: Artists' Self-Portraits," through May 13. (501) 442-7778.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Mindbender Mansion," through Sept. 7. 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. "Lights! Camera! Arkansas!" through July. "Different Spokes," through February 2016. 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.
PAINT NITE 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Zin Wine Bar, 300 River Market Ave.; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road; 7 p.m. May 12, Bravo, 17815 Chenal Parkway. Painting class with Adam Crockett. Cost: $25-$45. (501) 410-3252.
PYRAMID ART, BOOKS & CUSTOM FRAMING 1001 Wright Ave. "Page Turners: Original Illustrations by Bryan Collier," through June 13. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-5824.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Reflections & Roots of the South, today. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Thea Scholarship Awards Ceremony, 3 p.m. Sunday. "Rivers, Buildings, Streets, Bridge," John Kushmaul, May 8-29; reception, 6:30-9 p.m. May 8, $10. 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: BFA Group Exhibition, through May 8. Gallery III: MA Thesis Exhibition with Brady Forrester, Heather Beckwith, Yihan Wang, Tuesday-June 28; reception, 4-6 p.m. May 9. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Art in the Park: "Symbiotic: Art, Nature & Spirituality," through May 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m Saturday-Sunday. (501) 821-7275.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Dennis McCann: A History," through May 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Classes in papermaking, painting, beading, wood turning, clay, more. Call for schedule and tuition. arkansascraftschool.org (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Amateur Photography/Video Competition and Exhibition, deadline May 26-28; exhibit, June 7-30; reception, 1-3 p.m. June 7. Art camp, June 8-12, July 13-17, Aug. 3-6. April featured artist: Elizabeth Weber. Classes for all ages, call for schedule and costs. 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. Senior exhibition, through May 9. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. "Through a Child's Eyes," today. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday. (870) 972-2074.
THE ART ODYSSEY 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14-16, Arkansas Ozarks. Self-guided tour of artists' studios in the Arkansas Ozarks. Theartodyssey.com or (870) 580-0979.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Jacquelyn Kaucher watercolor class, 1-4 p.m. Monday, May 11. Watercolor workshop with Sheila Parsons, 1 p.m. Fridays May 8-29, potluck lunch. Oil painting with Bonnie McKay, take canvas, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, $25-$100. (501) 205-1922.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Alonzo Ford event, launch of Heritage Detectives Project, appearance by first lady Susan Hutchinson, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today. "Bombs, Bones & Bacteria," through June 20. "Heritage Detectives: Discovering Arkansas' Hidden Heritage," through Saturday. "Exploring the Frontier: Arkansas 1540-1840," through Sept. 26. "Familiar Figures: Drawings by Alonzo Ford," through May 16. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.
BENTONVILLE FINE ART SHOW 6-9 p.m. May 8, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 9, noon-5 p.m. May 10, Majesty Republic, 109 N. Main St., Bentonville. (479) 366-7205.
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.
COSSATOT ARTS AND CRAFTS ASSOCIATION ART SHOW 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, CACA Art Center, 1 mile east of U.S. 71, north of De Queen. (807) 642-2419 or (870) 642-7170.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Super Iconic Party of the Century, 8-11:30 p.m. Friday. Spring Showcase Trail Experience, 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, through May 15. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Sept. 21. "Georgia O'Keeffe: See What I See," through May 10. "Van Gogh to Rothko: Masterworks From the Albright-Knox Art Gallery," through June 1; $10, children 17 and under and members free. "Changing Perspectives of Native Americans," through Aug. 3. Demonstrations, classes, workshops, 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.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Diana Foote and Joan Bland, through May. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Call for artists: "Man vs. Machine: The Art of Expression and the Wired World," through July 1. "The Orlanda Series: Photographs by Anne Reichardt," through May 24; opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. "Dawn Holder: New Work," through July 19.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.
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK CULTURAL CENTER Ozark Bathhouse, Bathhouse Row. "Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist's Journey," through August. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. (501) 623-2824.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. May exhibit: Rebecca Thompson and Michael Ashley; reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday. 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: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Road, Fairfield Bay. Works by local artists, continuing. Guest artists Greers Ferry Westside High School art department. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 680-2740.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Senior exhibit by Tara Wait and Jennifer Wixon, through Wednesday; Wait reception, 5 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
PHOTO WORKSHOP Saturday, Petit Jean Mountain State Park, Morrilton. With Bill Ward. Several locations and skill levels. Cost: $75. (501) 450-2599.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. "Here Comes the Bride," through May 31. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. 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.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Photography competition exhibition, Monday-June 1. Juried art competition, deadline May 20; exhibition, July 1-30. Summer camps, various dates in June. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, weekends by appointment. 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. "Duke Riley: See You at the Finish Line" and "Blue: Matter, Mood and Melancholy," through July. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Sue Johnson: Ready-Made Dream" and "Jennifer Levonian: Her Slip Is Showing and Other Stories," through June 1. 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) 255-2045.
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.
NEW CREATION DANCE COMPANY 6:30 p.m. Friday, Park Hill Baptist Church, 201 E. C Ave., North Little Rock; 6:30 p.m. May 9, First Baptist Church, 204 N. Third St., Cabot; 6:30 p.m. May 17, The Summit Church, 6600 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock. "Love Never Fails: God Sees Our Stories." (501) 749-8162.
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CINDERELLA 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and May 8-9, 3 p.m. Sunday and May 10, Five Star Dinner Theatre, 701 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Hot Springs Children's Dance Theatre Co. production. Dinner evening only. Tickets: dinner theater $41.75, children 12 and under $27.45; show only $27.45, children $19.45. thefivestartheatre.com or (501) 318-1600.
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, 8-9:30 p.m. Cost: $4. (501) 922-0803.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Mullins Band, Saturday. First Saturday $7.50, second Saturday $10. (501) 915-8111.
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
RIFFTRAX LIVE: THE ROOM 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and May 12, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FILM FESTIVAL 7 p.m. today, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. (501) 852-2377.
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RIFFTRAX LIVE: THE ROOM 7 p.m. Wednesday, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Tickets: $11.50, students and ages 65 and older $10.50, children $9.50. (501) 776-2282 (Benton), (501) 450-7558 (Conway) or fathomevents.com.
VICTORY FILM FESTIVAL Tuesday-May 7, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: $8. (479) 631-8988.
Letters
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BOOK SIGNING 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Hastings Books and Music, 1360 Old Morrilton Highway, Conway. Return of the Gar, Mark Spitzer. (501) 329-1108.
L'AUDIBLE ART 2-4 p.m. May 11, Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane, Hot Springs Village. (501) 226-9197.
USED BOOK SALE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Friends of the Garland County Library event. (501) 760-6000.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 6 p.m. May 7, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. "Back to the '80s" concert. Tickets: $20. (501) 353-1443. 7:30 p.m. May 9, 3 p.m. May 10, Connor Performing Arts Center, Pulaski Academy, 12701 Hinson Road. Pops Live! finale: "Ashley Brown's Broadway." Tickets: $19-$58. (501) 666-1761.
IBLA FOUNDATION BEST OF THE BEST Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Competition winners perform. Tickets: $10, children $5. (501) 353-1443.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7:30 p.m. May 8, Lakewood Village Amphitheater, McCain Boulevard between North Hills Boulevard and U.S. 167, North Little Rock. "I've Made My Plans for the Summer." (501) 758-2576.
OPERA IN THE ROCK AUDITIONS 2-5 p.m. May 9, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Prepare 4-5 contrasting arias, at least one in English. Productions: two one-act operas in September, full La Boheme, May, 2016. Email for appointment. arleneb@oitr.org or (870) 219-4635.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Cindy Woolf & Mark Bilyeu, Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
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COURT SQUARE CONCERT SERIES 2-4 p.m. first Sunday of the month through July, Stone County Courthouse Square, Mountain View. The Upjumpers, Sunday. (870) 269-3851.
DAVID ROSEN BIG BAND 6 p.m. Sunday, Phillips Community College, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. (870) 38-8327.
FRONT PORCH STAGE 7 p.m. Saturday, courthouse lawn, downtown Mount Ida. With The Prairie Grove Band. (870) 867-2761.
LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.
MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. With Wynn-Anne Rossi. Sessions: Bringing the Art of Composition to Students and Discovering Latin Music. Registration: $20, college students $10. (501) 812-4225.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Pianist Hie-Yon Choi, 8 p.m. today, McBeth Recital Hall. (870) 245-5140.
PAUL MCDERMAND 2 p.m. Sunday, Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J St., Bentonville. Steel drum and marimba soloist. Tickets: $25, students $5. (479) 855-9997.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
URBAN COWBOY REUNION TOUR 7 p.m. Friday, The Center for the Arts, 2209 S. Knoxville Ave., Russellville. With Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee. Tickets: $37.50-$48. (479) 304-7777.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Brantley Gilbert and Casey Donahew Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, $25-$45. Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $42-$97. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ARTS FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Main Street, North Little Rock. Artist demonstrations and hands-on activities for kids. (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS HAIR CONVENTION 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center. Workshops, classes, demonstrations, exhibit hall. Admission: advance $25, day of event $40. (501) 256-5965.
ART AFTER DARK 7-10 p.m. Friday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Auction, music, food and drinks. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25. (501) 554-9998.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY 7 p.m. Saturday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut-Off. CARD vs. Mo-Kan Roller Girls of Joplin, Mo. Admission: $10, children 10 and under free. (501) 758-9269.
CHRIST THE KING REXFEST AUCTION 6-10 p.m. Friday, Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Road. A Cinco de Mayo theme with dinner, drinks and dancing, auctions, wine pulls and raffles. Tickets: $10-$15. (501) 225-6774.
DHS TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE noon Wednesday, 700 Main St. (501) 960-1830.
DINNER ON THE GROUNDS 6:30 p.m. Friday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Benefits Our House. Tickets: $150. (501) 374-7383.
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 12, Trio's, 8201 Cantrell Road Suite 100.(866) 252-8721.
FRIBOURGH AWARDS 5:30 p.m. today, Pleasant Valley Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive. University of Arkansas at Little Rock event benefits scholarship fund. Tickets: $75. (501) 569-8326.
GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON 10:30 a.m. May 7, Little Rock Marriott Grand Ballroom. Fundraiser for Central Arkansas American Heart Association. Tickets: $125. (501) 707-6600.
HALANA'S PSYCHIC FAIR 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Lectures, sales, readings, door prizes. Admission: $5. (501) 843-5982.
ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY 5:30 p.m. today, Congregation Agudath Achim, 7901 W. Fifth St. Food, crafts, inflatables, program. RSVP appreciated. (501) 663-3571.
LAKE MAUMELLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER 4-8 p.m. May 8, Natural Steps Baptist Church, 12011 Arkansas 300, Roland. Tickets: $10, children 4-11 $5. (501) 351-2442.
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. 31, Tuesdays June 2-Aug. 25, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK FASHION WEEK MODEL SEARCH 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, La Quinta Inn & Suites, 617 S. Broadway. Wear plain white shirt, jeans, no make-up. Women bring heels. (501) 259-2139.
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.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK MINI MAKER FAIRE 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Exhibitors, vendors, workshop teachers, panelists and performers. Tickets: $10. (501) 907-6570.
PEACE LOVE GOODWILL 5K/10K 7:30 a.m. May 9, Murray Park. Goodwill Industries of Arkansas fundraiser. Registration: $25-$45. (501) 372-5100.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Mothers Day Button Bracelet Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 9, $15. 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.
PRESERVATION CRUSTACEANS CRAWFISH BOIL 6-8 p.m. May 7, Argenta Plaza, 520 Main St., North Little Rock. Crawfish, shrimp, sausage, drinks. VIP reception, 5-6 p.m. Tickets: before Friday $40, VIP $60; after Friday $45, VIP $70; children 9-17 $10. (501) 372-4757.
RELAY FOR LIFE 6 p.m. Friday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. The American Cancer Society's largest fundraiser in Little Rock with food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. (501) 240-8056.
RHEA LANA CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Camp Aldersgate, 2000 Aldersgate Road. (501) 499-0009.
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.
SPRING FLING CRAFT SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Marshall Road Baptist Church, 821 Marshall Road, Jacksonville. (501) 982-4564.
TEA AND FASHIONS 2-4 p.m. Saturday, E.O. Maness House, 216 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. Fundraiser for Top of the Rock Chorus. Teas, savories and sweets, fashions from Charming Charlie and musical selections from members of the chorus. Tickets: $30. (501) 758-3291.
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY SCRAMBLE 8 a.m. Friday, Rebsamen Golf Course, 3400 Rebsamen Park Road. Benefits Teddy Darragh Foundation. Registration: $400. (501) 747-0005.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Ron Haskins, co-director of Brookings Center on Children and Families and Budgeting for National Priorities Project, 6 p.m. today. (501) 683-5239.
THE WEEKEND THEATER GALA 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. "Speakeasy: The Swankiest Joint in Town" theme. Refreshments, music, dancing, announcement of next season. Tickets: $50. (501) 374-3761.
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ARKANSAS BIKERS AIMING TOWARD EDUCATION MEETING 2 p.m. Sunday, Delta Rivers Nature Center, Pine Bluff Regional Park, Pine Bluff. (870) 247-2522.
ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Community Center, 9238 Sulphur Springs Road, Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.
BLOOMIN' IN THE BAY 8 a.m.-1 a.m. May 9, Ed Leamon Park, 386 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Plant sale, arts and crafts, children's activities, nature tour, garden tips, Still on the Hill concert. (501) 813-7155 or (501) 884-4202.
CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Chalk Bluff Battlefield Park, U.S. 62, eight miles north of Piggott on County Road 368, St. Francis. Commemorates the 152nd anniversary of the Battle of Chalk Bluff. Battlefield re-enactments, soldier camps, parade of troops, camp life demonstrations. (870) 926-2985 or (501) 388-3805.
FORT LINCOLN FREEDOM FEST Saturday, DeValls Bluff Community Center & Museum, 710 E. Sycamore St., DeValls Bluff. 5K run/family 2K walk, 8 a.m. Festival with arts and crafts, food, Arkansas Arts Center Mobile, car and motorcycle show, music, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (501) 516-6064 or (870) 998-2012.
GREENING OF THE GARDEN 6 p.m. May 12, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Fundraiser for the garden with dinner, bar and auction. Tickets: $100. (479) 750-2620.
JONATHAN CONDER II RIB COOK-OFF 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Saline County Moose Lodge, 11485 U.S. 67, Benton. Entry fee: five-person team $50. (501) 860-6740.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Children's bicycle rally for ages 2-15, 9:30 a.m. Saturday. (479) 890-7479.
LIFETOUCH HOSPICE SPRING CELEBRATION 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 8, Eagle Heights Baptist Church, 3801 SW Eden Brooke St., Bentonville. (866) 378-0388.
MAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS through May, Eureka Springs. Parades, performances, displays, dinners. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com or (479) 253-7333.
MID-AMERICA PHOTOGRAPHY SYMPOSIUM May 16-17, Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Eureka Springs. Registration: both days $150, pre-symposium workshops $30, keynote dinner $30. mapsym.org or (479) 521-1212.
THE NATURAL STATE OF HEALTH 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Fayetteville Town Center, 15 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. Classes, activities, samples, demonstrations and health assessments. (479) 301-2307.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. BladeSports National Finals Cutting Competition, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza, Saturday. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12, children ages 6-12 $7. (870) 269-3851.
PIONEER VILLAGE SPRING OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Pioneer Village, 1200 Higginson St., Searcy. Historic buildings, tours, food, dancing, music, crafts, antique tractors, pioneer games. (501) 580-6633.
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Convocation Center, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro. Tickets: $15-$38, children $9-$20.50 plus fees. (870) 972-2781.
RUN FOR THE ROSES 6:30 p.m. today, Milam Ranch, 753 Hinson Road, El Dorado. Derby Day celebration. Benefits South Arkansas Symphony. Tickets: $125. (870) 862-0521.
SCOTT SUGGS BASS TEAM TOURNAMENT 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Crystal Springs, Lake Ouachita. Benefits Bryant Boys & Girls Club. Cost: $120 per boat. (501) 944-6497.
SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9, The Village at Pine Mountain, Highway 62 E., Eureka Springs. (479) 244-6907.
TOAD SUCK DAZE Friday-Sunday, downtown Conway. Music, races, family activities. (501) 327-7788.
TOUR DE TOAD noon Saturday, Conway High School Field House, 2300 Prince St., Conway. Bike ride that supports Literacy Action for Central Arkansas. Registration $40. (501) 372-7323, Extension 5.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ACTING UP 9 a.m.-noon June 8-19, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Summer arts program for grades 2-8. Cost: $175. Deadline, May 18. (501) 353-1443.
DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY 7 p.m. Wednesday-May 9, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. May 9, 2 p.m. May 10, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $16-$61 plus fees. (800) 745-3000.
I LOVE YOU, BUT YOU'RE SITTING ON MY CAT through June 5, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy company. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD through May 10, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $12.50, $10 for members. (501) 372-4000.
THE PEEPS SHOW 8 p.m. today-Saturday, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Red Octopus production. Tickets: $10; military, students and ages 65 and older $8. (501) 374-7529.
PROJECT ELAN 7 p.m. Tuesday-May 9 and May 13-16, 2 p.m. May 9-10 and 16, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Summer Musical Theatre Intensive production. Tickets: $30. SMTI Celebration Night, 9:30 p.m. May 8. Benefit concert with writers, 6:30 p.m. May 12, $25. (501) 378-0405.
THE RAINMAKER through May 16, 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.
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DERBY DAY 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, May 7-9, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and May 10, Low Key Arts, 118 Arbor St., Hot Springs. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 850-6610.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE THEATER WORKSHOP Saturday, Woodlands Auditorium, Hot Springs Village. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission: $5, students $2. Reservations requested. (501) 915-0708.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 7 p.m. today, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Tickets: $40, students $20. (870) 508-6280.
ONCE 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $36-$78 (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.
THE OTHER PLACE 8 p.m. today-Saturday, May 8-9, 2 p.m. Sunday and May 10, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Rogers Little Theater production. Dinner seating 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets: dinner theater $48, cabaret tables $60, balcony $17. (479) 631-8988.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD through Sunday, 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.
YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM June 1-27, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Registration: $350. uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-5092.
Auditions
OKLAHOMA! 6:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Prepare song in style of show. Production: July 9-19. (501) 315-5483.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Karaoke with Larry the Table Guy, Thursdays. Jazz @ The Afterthought, Mondays, $5. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mic Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Smokey with Mayday, Big John Miller, today. Mister Lucky, Friday. Josh Green, Big Dam Horns, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. 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.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Belgian beer tasting, 7 p.m. today, $10. Trivia, 10 p.m. today. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Young Guns, My Brother My Friend, 9 p.m. today, $5. David Nail, 8 p.m. Friday, $20. Salsa Dancing, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Battle of the Bands, 5 p.m. Sunday, $10. Runaway Brother, New Madrid, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $5. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Andy Woodhull, through 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. Whiskey Myers, 9 p.m. today, $18. Hatebreed, Abandon the Artifice, Sychosys, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $17, day of show $20. James McMurtry, Max Gomez, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $15. Cherub, Mystery Skulls, Fortebowie, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; advance $16, day of show $20. SoMo, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $22-$100. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Fmlybnd, 9 p.m. today, $8. Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, 9 p.m. Friday, $15. Lucious Spiller Band, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $5. Sons of Texas, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $5. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Duckstronaut, Sports Coach, Kidaudra, Open Fields, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. (501) 375-8466.
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MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.
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