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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. Arkansas League of Artists Spring Members Show, through Tuesday. "The Mom Series," Lali Khalid, through July 10. 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. "Inspired by Nature," David Paul Cook, Victoria Harvey, through Oct. 18. "54th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition," through July 26. "Paul Signac: Drawings and Watercolors: The James T. Dyke Collection," through July 19. "Foundation Collection" and "Masterworks," 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. Works by Lori Weeks, Debby Hinson, Marie Weaver, Ann Presley, Ron Almond, through Tuesday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
ARTS IN EDUCATION CALL FOR APPLICATIONS through July 10. For performing, literary, visual artists to work with teachers and students in schools and programs. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9766.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Websites with Eric Caldwell. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Arkansas Arts Educators State Youth Art Show," through Aug. 29. "Human Faces and Landscapes: Paintings by Sui Hoe Khoo" and "White River Memoirs," through July 25. "A Different State of Mind," Arkansas Society of Printmakers, through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. John Wooldridge, through July 10. 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 Tuesday. "Reflections in Abstraction," Judy and John Honey, Wednesday-Sept. 31. 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.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. "And Then, I: Monuments to Pivotal Moments," interactive sculpture exhibit, through Saturday. "Light Through the Pines," July 10-Aug. 31; meet the photographers, 5-8 p.m. July 10 and Aug. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. Creative Sundays at Esse, writing, drawing and crafting workshops for children 8-12, 11 a.m. Sunday, July 12, Aug. 2. "Pinafores, Purses & Pigtails," through Sept. 20. "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. "Morning Tides," Robert Bean, and "Recent Musings," Stephen Cefalo, through July 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Zeitgeist," group exhibition, through July 4. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," through Saturday. "Magic Realism," through July 11. 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. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," through Saturday. 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. "(Everyday) Interpretations: Cindy Arsaga, Joe Morzuch and Adam Posnak," through Aug. 9. "Suggin Territory: The Marvelous World of Folklorist Josephine Graham," through Nov. 29. "Recent Acquisitions," through Aug. 23. 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. Works by Trey McCarley, through Tuesday. 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.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. World record Tesla coil, July 4. "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.
ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GALLERY 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Works by Sister Maria Liebeck, through July 6. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, before and after worship services Sunday. (501) 221-3559.
SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours of historic buildings. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through third weekend of November. Tours: $3, children under 12 $2. (501) 351-5737.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery III: MA Thesis Exhibition with Brady Forrester, Heather Beckwith, Yihan Wang, through Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "Inspired by Wildwood," through Aug. 2. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. (501) 821-7275.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition," through Aug. 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. (501) 758-1720.
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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 or (870) 269-8397.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Local art exhibit reception, 1-3 p.m. July 5. Amateur Photography/Video Competition and Exhibition, through Tuesday. Art camp, July 13-17, Aug. 3-6. 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-BEEBE England Center Art Gallery, Center and Orange streets, Beebe. Works by James W. Schneider, through August. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 882-4495.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Painting and design student exhibition, through Wednesday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 508-6196.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. 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. "Exploring the Frontier: Arkansas 1540-1840," through Sept. 26. 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.
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. Cr(eat)e Food Series: Brews and Fish of the Ozarks, 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, $100. "Warhol's Nature," July 4-Oct. 5. "The Simple Pleasures of Still Life," through Sept. 14. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Sept. 21. "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.
DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. "The Arkansas Delta Duo: The Art of Tim Jacob and the Art of Norwood Creech," through Aug. 22. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Yun Kim, through August. 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 MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Motorcycle Memories," through Aug. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Through the Eyes of a Child: Works From the Montessori School of Fort Smith," through Aug. 31. "Selections From the Permanent Collection," through Sept. 6. Art Camp for ages 3-6, July 14-18; $10 per day/session. Call for artists: "Man vs. Machine: The Art of Expression and the Wired World," through Wednesday. "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.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "Iris and Orchids in the Garden," through Tuesday. "Brush Strokes," Wednesday-July 31. Gardening 101: So What's All the Buzz?, 9:30-noon today, $15; Herbs for the Birds, Bees and Butterflies, 1:30-3:30 p.m. today, $15. Silk Painting Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, $165. (501) 262-9606.
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. Summer exhibit with Taimur Cleary, Dolores Justus, Emily Wood, Michael Ashley, Robyn Horn, Rebecca Thompson, through July 31. 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.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
"MOSTLY LOCAL" EXHIBIT First Security Bank, 112 Volunteers Parkway, Clinton. Works by Joyce Hartmann, through Sept. 1. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 745-6615.
MUSEUM OF THE ARKANSAS GRAND PRAIRIE 921 E. Fourth St., Stuttgart. "Delta Rediscovered: Arkansas County," through August. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 673-7001.
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 artist Sheila Parsons, through June. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 680-2740.
QUILTFEST: INSPIRATION IS EVERYWHERE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10-11, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Vendors, quilt show. Admission: $5. hsaquiltguild.com or (501) 318-0947.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Rogers Fun & Games," Saturday-Jan. 10. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. Art with Ashley for ages 12-18, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, $10 each session. 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.
SMALL WORKS ON PAPER EXHIBITION CALL FOR ENTRIES, Arkansas Arts Council call for 2016 submissions, deadline July 24. arkansasarts.org or (501) 324-9766.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Small Works on Paper," through Friday. "Through Our Young Eyes," photos by Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado, through Friday. Juried art competition, Wednesday-July 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.
SUMMER WORKSHOPS Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. For children and youth. Theatrical Character Development for ages 10 and older, July 6-9. Stage Makeup for ages 12 and up, July 13-17. Photography for ages 8 and older, July 20-24. (870) 762-1744.
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.
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.
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COMMUNITY DANCE first and third Fridays of the month, Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs. Lessons, 7 p.m. Dancing, 8 p.m. (501) 617-6042.
SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.
WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
FLIX ON THE BRICKS sundown July 9, Esther DeWitt Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Red Tails. (501) 982-1511.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM 10 p.m. Friday, Monty Python and the Holy Grail; 2 p.m. Saturday, The Goonies; 7 p.m. Saturday, Psycho. Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. $5. (501) 918-3086.
THE MET: SUMMER ENCORE SCREENINGS Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. La Traviata, 7 p.m. July 8. Tickets: $13.63. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
MOVIES IN THE PARK sundown Wednesdays through July, First Security Amphitheater. Sherlock Holmes, Wednesday. Picnics and pets welcome. (501) 375-2552.
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5 TO THRIVE 10 a.m. Tuesday, Malco Razorback Cinema, 3956 N. Steele Blvd., Fayetteville. Thrive Christian Church event. Screening of The Croods. Admission: $2 plus juice boxes and snacks for Children's Safety Center. (314) 591-0091.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAZZ CHAPTER IV 7 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, 307 W. Elm St., Rogers. Tickets are required, visit fumcrogers.org. (479) 631-7997.
T TAURI MOVIE CAMP July 13-25, Batesville. For ages up to 18. Workshops: Script to Screen Narrative Filmmaking, Music Video, Cut Paper Stop Motion Animation, Depicting Zombies. Cost: $60-$100. Deadline Wednesday. (870) 251-1189.
Letters
Central Arkansas
FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All interested parties welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.
PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
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.
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.
BLACK MUSIC MONTH CONCERT 8 p.m. today, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. With Chantae Cann, Khristian Dentley, Djay Heard. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: general $35, reserved $45. eventbrite.com or (501) 320-5715.
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.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. Local Live: Arkansas Dirt Boys, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 244-9660..
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. The Fourth Wall Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. today, $15. WildMusic Players Student Presentation, 3 p.m. Friday. Master Class with Spektral Quartet, 1 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 821-7275.
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BOTANICAL GARDENS OF THE OZARKS 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band, 7 p.m. Tuesday. (479) 750-2620.
COURT SQUARE CONCERT SERIES 2-4 p.m. July 5, downtown Mountain View. Lazy Goat String Band. (870) 269-3851.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave. (U.S. 70 East), Hot Springs. Scotty McCreery, 8 p.m. Saturday. The Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m. July 4. Park tickets: $59.99; ages 55 and older and children under 4 feet $36.99. Reserved seating: online $8, at the door $10. (501) 624-0100.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS through July 22, Inspiration Point, 16311 U.S. 62, Eureka Springs, and Arend Arts Center, 901 S.E. J St., Bentonville. Verdi's La Traviata, Rossini's La Cenerentola and Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann. Tickets: $20, $25. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BERNICE GARDEN FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, Bernice Gardens, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.
FASHION ARENA EXPO 2 p.m. Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Fashion shows, forums, photo shoots. Tickets: $10, $25 full access pass. (214) 962-6325.
FIRECRACKER FAST 5K 7:30 a.m. July 4, Kavanaugh Boulevard and University Avenue to War Memorial Stadium. Presented by Fleet Feet Sports Easy Runner. Registration: advance $25, day of race $30. (501) 221-0017.
FIREWORKS FRENZY 8 p.m. July 4, Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Views of fireworks, music. Benefits The Easter Seals Guardians. Tickets: $25, children 12 and under $10. (501) 227-3706.
HEIFER HOUR 11 a.m.-noon second Saturday of the month and every Tuesday in June and July, Heifer Village, World Ave. Interactive family fun with a take-home craft. (501) 907-2697.
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 through Aug. 25, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK FULL FIGURE FASHION WEEKEND 7 p.m. Sunday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Tickets: $25, VIP $40, 17 and under $15. (501) 569-8977.
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 AIR AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, North Little Rock Municipal Airport, 8200 Remount Road, North Little Rock. (501) 835-5654.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. The Stitching Circle, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Homegoods Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11. 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.
POPS ON THE RIVER noon-9 p.m. July 4, River Market. Children's activities, car show, shopping, food trucks, bands, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, fireworks. (501) 378-3807.
PRACTICAL SELF DEFENSE CLASS 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 7, Pulaski Technical College Business and Industry Center, 3303 E. Roosevelt Road. Cost: $25. (501) 907-6670.
PRESERVATION LIBATIONS MIX-OFF 5:30 p.m. today, Albert Pike Memorial Temple, 712 Scott St. Bartending competition celebrating Prohibition-era mixology. $40. (501) 372-4757.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. "The Magna Carta at 800," noon Friday. (501) 683-5239.
A VERY VEGGIE FOURTH OF JULY 4-8 p.m. July 2, Bernice Sculpture Garden, South Main Street and Daisy L. Gatson Bates Avenue. Vegetarian dish and drink showcase. (504) 232-8098.
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AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Decor, clothing, gourmet foods, upcycled furniture. Tickets: $7. (800) 755-5488.
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RODEO AND FIREWORKS SHOW 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Atkins Riding Club Arena, 576 NE 14th St., Atkins. Tickets: $7, children under 6 $3. (479) 264-9358.
ARTOSPHERE through Saturday, various locations in Northwest Arkansas. Performances, family events, art shows. Ticket prices vary. (479) 443-5600.
FLEUR DELICIOUS WEEKEND July 7-12, Eureka Springs. French-themed celebration and indulgences. fleurdeliciousweekend.com or (479) 253-6807.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CHUCKWAGON RACES July 3-5, Posey Hollow Horsecamp, Mena. Race, Dutch oven cooking contest, trail rides, music, camping. Cost: $10-$40. (479) 216-7552.
MALVERN BRICKFEST CAR AND TRUCK SHOW 11 a.m. Saturday, Malvern City Park, 118 N. Main St., Malvern. Best of show, engine, paint, interior. Vehicle entry: $20. (501) 458-1115.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Ozark Summer Day Camp for ages 8-12: July 13-17, deadline July 6; $60. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12, children ages 6-12 $7. (870) 269-3851.
SHOWDOWN AT SUNSET 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Aug. 30, 101 W. Main St., El Dorado. (870) 862-4747.
SPA BLAST, 4 p.m. to dark, July 3, Oaklawn, Hot Springs. Family friendly, live music, food and fireworks. oaklawn.com or (501) 623-4411.
SUNDAYS AT THE WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Classic outdoor games, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 277-8923.
THRIVE COMMUNITY COOKOUT noon Sunday, Veterans Park, Fayetteville. Thrive Christian Church event. Games, children's activities. Take side dish. (314) 591-0091.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A NEW MUSICAL through Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, students and ages 65 and older $16. (501) 374-3761.
HOGNADO! 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Aug. 29, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy company. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
LORD WHY CAN'T I DO RIGHT? 6 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Tickets: advance $25, day of show $30. makeyoufamousentertainment.com or (229) 588-2323.
THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL through July 18, 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.
XANADU July 9-19, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$20. (501) 374-2615.
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ANNIE JR. 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $12. (501) 368-0111.
ARKANSAS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL through Sunday, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. TheatreSquared event. Dust, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Dingdong, 5:30 p.m. Friday. Uncle, 5 p.m. Sunday. The Quest for Don Quixote, 8 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Young Playwrights Showcase, 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Passes: $40. Single tickets: $7-$15. (479) 443-5600.
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE through Sunday, Conway and North Little Rock. The Merry Wives of Windsor, 7:30 p.m. today-Friday and Sunday, Argenta Farmers Market, North Little Rock; pay what you can. Fiddler on the Roof, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; The Merchant of Venice, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, Conway; $28, students, military and ages 65 and older $23. As You Like It, 2 p.m. today-Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, Reynolds Performance Hall, $10. (866) 810-0012.
AS YOU LIKE IT 7 p.m. July 3, Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak St., Leslie. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre performance for families. Tickets: $5. (870) 448-2557.
THE GREAT PASSION PLAY 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Show times: 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through July 25, Tuesdays through Aug. 11. Tickets: $26.50, ages 12-16 $16.50, children 4-11 $12.50. (800) 882-7529.
MARY POPPINS today-Monday, Russellville High School Center for the Arts, 2209 S. Knoxville Ave., Russellville. Presented by the River Valley Arts Center. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and Monday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16, children $8. (479) 968-2452.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
DEATHTRAP 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's Mitchell House, 310 W. 17th St. Community Theatre of Little Rock production, Sept. 3-13. Cold readings from script. (501) 410-2283.
Around Arkansas
SNOW WHITE 2 p.m. Sunday, Rialto Theatre, 215 E. Broadway, Morrilton. For children 7-13. Production: July 30-Aug. 2. (501) 772-3627.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Karaoke with Larry the TableGuy, Thursdays. Jazz @ The Afterthought, Mondays, $5. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Smokey, Ace's Wild, today. Steve Boyster, Big John Miller, Friday. Some Guy Named Robb, RCO, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Jason, 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.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Hogging the Mic (comedy), 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Jordan Morgan, Lansdowne, Matt Davis, 9 p.m. Saturday, $8. Geto Boys, Yung Nino, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $20. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays, $5. Karaoke with DJ Greg, 6-9 p.m. Fridays. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. John Morgan, 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. JB and the Moonshine Band, 8:30 p.m. today, $12. Vanapalooza 2: Whoa Dakota, The Federalis, The Wildflowers, Isaac Alexander, Saint Thomas, 8 p.m. Saturday, $10. Karaoke with DJ Greg, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. House of Lightning with Noisem, Wrong, Madman Morgan and Colour Design, 8 p.m. today, $7. Randall Shreve & The Devilles, 9 p.m. Friday, $6. Sundy Best, Elise Davis, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. 3rd Degree, 10 p.m. Friday, $7. Lypstick Hand Grenade, 10 p.m. Saturday, $7. Saving Abel, 10 p.m. Sunday, $10. All shows start at 10 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Cover: $7 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 224-7665.
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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.
1929 SEVILLE BAR 302 N. Main St., Harrison. Jerry Yester, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays. (870) 741-2321.
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