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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Art of Motion: Tango, 7 p.m., milonga, 8 p.m. March 19. Art Together, program for those with dementia-spectrum illness and care partners, 10 a.m. March 23. Mid-Southern Watercolorists 45th annual Juried Exhibition, through April 12. "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. New works by Lori Weeks, Seth Vaey, Ron Almond, Ned Perme, Louise Harris. 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. Works by Elena Petrouhina and Kathy Bay, through March 28. Works by Laura Raborn, March 21-April 2. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Echoes of the Ancestors: Native American Objects From the University of Arkansas Museum," through Sunday. "A Different State of Mind," Arkansas Society of Printmakers, Friday-June 27; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. Works by Sandra Graves, benefits Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals, through Saturday. "Arkansas, as Is," by Daniel Coston, March 20-May 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Sandra Marson, through March 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. 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 Amy Edgington and Sulac, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Christopher Brandon Williams" and "Artistic Abstraction," through March 28; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. "Poison Into Medicine," Melissa "Mo" Lashbrook and Kelley Naylor Wise, through March 31. 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. 20th Anniversary Exhibition, through March 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Recent Acquisitions, Friday-Aug. 23; reception with music by The John Burnette Band, Year of Arkansas Beer, Art Can food drive for Arkansas Foodbank, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "John Harlan Norris: Public Face," through May 3. "Lisa Krannichfeld: She," through April 5. "Capturing Early Arkansas in Depth," through April 5. "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. March exhibit: Potpourri. Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. March 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Old Glory," Pat Matthews, through Saturday. Works by Emily Cobb and Robin Parker, through Saturday. 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.
MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Presentation by Linda Kemp, Wednesday. Visitors welcome. midsouthernwatercolorists.com or (501) 941-0430.
M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. "M2 8YRS," by Sabine Danze, through April 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Mindbender Mansion," through Sept. 7. "Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed," through April 26. 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. Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: Civil War Archaeology, noon Wednesday. "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 7-9 p.m. today, 610 Center, 610 Center St.; 7-9 p.m. Monday, Taziki's, 8200 Cantrell Road; 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 21, Zin Wine Bar, 300 River Market Ave. Painting classes with artist Adam Crockett. Cost: $25-$45. (501) 410-3252.
PUSHING THE LIMITS OPEN HOUSE 5-7:30 p.m. March 20, First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 201 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. Artwork by three local artists in conjunction with Third Friday Art Walk. (501) 374-7677.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Reflections & Roots of the South, through April 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.
SECOND FRIDAY ART NIGHT 5-8 p.m. second Friday of the month, downtown art galleries and museums. Open house, new exhibits, entertainment. (501) 324-9351.
SEQUOYAH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 5820 Asher Ave. "Inuit Sculpture From the Top of the World," through April 27. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8336.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: UALR Student Competitive, Wednesday-April 19. Gallery III: Scholarship Exhibition, through March 19. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. Call for entries: "Through a Child's Eyes," children 4 years through eighth grade, Monday-March 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday. (870) 972-2074.
ART CLASSES Littleton Park, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Oil and watercolor by Bonnie McKay, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday. Cost: $25-$100. (501) 205-1922.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Adults at Play series: Canvas and Cork painting workshop, 6-8 p.m. today; members $25, nonmembers $35. Saturday Family FunDay: Pottery Making and Native American Pottery, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. "Familiar Figures," by Alonzo Ford, through May 16. "Bombs, Bones & Bacteria," through June 20. "Heritage Detectives: Discovering Arkansas' Hidden Heritage," through May 2. "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.
ARTS ON THE MOUNTAIN: LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH SANDRA LUCKETT 9 a.m. March 28-11 a.m. March 29, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. Six hours of art instruction, an art-themed dinner and gallery-style reception of work. Registration: $250; $275 with lodging. (501) 727-5435.
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. "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. "Art in a Day's Work," through April 5. 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. "A House of Light: The Art and Photography of Hugo and Gayne Preller, 1895-1950," through April 4. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (800) 358-0972.
DONALD W. REYNOLDS LIBRARY 300 Library Hill Lane, Mountain Home. "Here, There and Everywhere," NASA exhibit, through March 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 580-0987.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Niloak Pottery: An Arkansas Craft," through March 28. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Anne Reichardt: The Orlanda Series," through May 24. 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. Works by Robyn Horn, through March 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.-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 ARTIST LEAGUE Ozark Health Medical Center, 2500 U.S. 65 South, Clinton. "Thirty Shades of Blue" and "Red, the Color of Courage and Love" through March 23. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (501) 745-6615.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Senior art exhibit: Craig Martin, through Tuesday; reception, 6 p.m. today. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
PAINT NITE AT BRAVO 7-9 p.m. March 24, Bravo Italian, 4700 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Painting class with artist Adam Crockett. Cost: $25-$45. (501) 410-3252.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Art With Ashley teen art program: Zentangle Drawing, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Education Annex, 120 W. Poplar St., $10. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. "Here Comes the Bride," through May 31. "A Victorian Wedding," through April 26. 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. "Bricolage," by Julia Hardy Slaughter and Kelly Campbell, and "Figurative Thoughts," by Cindy J. Holmes, through March 30. 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO 514 University Drive, Monticello. Glassblock Gallery, Taylor Library: "Chicken Skins" and "Works From the Ratoon Series," through March 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Friday. (870) 460-1338.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF Leedell Moorehead-Graham Fine Arts Gallery, 1200 N. University Drive, Pine Bluff. Works of Rogerline Johnson Jr. through March 31. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Open for groups Saturday and Sunday by appointment. (870) 575-8236.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Student Art Competitive, through March 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 450-5793.
UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS 415 N. College Ave., Clarksville. "Breach: Log 15," through March 20. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 979-1349.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "Our Fragile Home," Pat Musick and Jerry Carr, through March 31. 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 SPRING BREAK WORKSHOP March 23, Irby Dance Studio, 2324 Durwood Road. Ages 3-5 ballet, worship and activity, 9-10:30 a.m. Ages 6-11, jazz, ballet, hip-hop and worship, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 12 and up, ballet, contemporary and worship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: through Monday$25, after $30. (501) 749-8162.
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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.
COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCES 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 14, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View. Open dancing, 7-8 p.m. OFC dancers practice, 8-9 p.m. (870) 269-3851.
DANCE SESSIONS Tuesdays through April 28, Wesley United Methodist Church, 2310 E. Oak St., Conway. With the Conway Rounders. Beginner waltz lessons, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate swing dance sessions, 8:15-9 p.m. Cost: $15. (501) 428-9026.
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.
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
CALL FOR FILM EXTRAS noon March 21, Lamar Porter Field, 3200 W. Seventh St. Extras needed as fans for documentary, The First Boys of Spring. Wear 1912 period costumes. (501) 224-4033.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. National Gallery, 6 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 320-5715.
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Nightmare on Elm Street, 7 p.m. today. Tickets: $5. (501) 296-9955.
FANTASTIC CINEMA FILM FESTIVAL through Saturday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $7, day pass $15, full festival $40. (501) 454-6510.
MACBETH 7 p.m. today, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Globe on Screen production. Tickets: $9.25, ages 65 and older and 2-11 $7.25. (501) 296-9955.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. La Donna del Lago, 11:55 a.m. Saturday; encore, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $24, ages 65 and older $22, children $18. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
MOVIES AT MACARTHUR MUSEUM 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Lioness. (501) 376-4602.
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AETN STUDENT SELECTS through March 27, AETN, 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Call for film entries by students through 12th grade. (501) 682-4190.
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.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. La Donna del Lago, 11:55 a.m. Saturday; encore, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $22, ages 65 and older $20, children $15. (501) 776-2282 or fathomevents.com.
Letters
Central Arkansas
RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.
WORDSWORTH BOOKS 5920 R St. Reading and signing: The Wheel of Light, Hope Coulter, 3-4:30 p.m. March 21. (501) 663-9198.
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JITTERBUG COFFEEHOUSE 111 W. Main St., Heber Springs. Poetry readings, 7 p.m. second Friday of the month. (501) 827-0363.
PBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST through April 10. For children kindergarten-third grade. aetn.org/writerscontest or (501) 682-2386.
Music
Central Arkansas
ACT IN CONCERT 7 p.m. March 19, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Sound of Dance," Arkansas Symphony musicians with dance professionals. Tickets: $20. (501) 353-1443.
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
ARKANSAS CHAMBER SINGERS 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St. Music of the Civil War Era. Reservations requested. (501) 377-1121.
ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Pulaski Academy Connor Performing Arts Center, 12701 Hinson Road. Here to Stay, a Gershwin Experience with Grammy winner Sylvia McNair. Tickets: $19-$58; students and active duty military $10. (501) 666-1761.
ARMUSICA CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Fundraiser for St. Joseph Center of Arkansas with pianist Julie Cheek and members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Donations accepted. (501) 993-4560.
THE ART OF MUSIC 6:30 p.m. March 21, Art Group Gallery at Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road. Fundraiser for Arkansas Chamber Singers. Tickets: $60. (501) 377-1121.
CANTI DEL CUORE -- SONGS OF THE HEART 6:30 p.m. March 19, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Opera Theatre event. Tickets: $75. (501) 569-3294.
INTIMATE NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERTS 7 p.m. today, St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra concert series. "Night Serenades." Tickets: $25, active duty military and students $10. (501) 666-1761.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 Main St. That Arkansas Weather, 10 p.m. Saturday, $10. Local Live: John Bush Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 8 p.m. March 19, $25. (501) 244-9660.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340.
TRAVIS LEDOYT today-Saturday, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Show time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34-$36, children $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
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ARRIVAL 7:30 p.m. March 21, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. ABBA band and South Arkansas Symphony. Tickets: $10-$25. (800) 792-0521.
BLUEGRASS MONDAY 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, March 23. KASU-FM, 91.9, concert series. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
BOSTON MOUNTAIN BRASSWORKS 7:30 p.m. Monday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. UA faculty brass quintet. (479) 575-4701.
FIGARO FOR FAMILIES 2 p.m. Saturday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Conway Symphony Orchestra program of selections from The Marriage of Figaro, crafts, refreshments, meet the instruments. Tickets: $6. Bring non perishable food donations. (501) 450-3265.
FLUTE SEMINAR 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Mabee Fine Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. By the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble with guest artist John Barcellona. Registration: $30. Hotspringsflutes.com or (501) 520-0306.
THE MIDTOWN MEN 7:30 p.m. March 21, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Four original cast members of Jersey Boys. Tickets: $31.20-$39. (870) 633-4480, Extension 352.
MOUNTAIN VIEW BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL today-Saturday, Mountain View. (870) 501-5105.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Musician auditions, 11 a.m. March 21. (870) 269-3851.
OZARK MOUNTAIN MUSIC PICKIN' & SINGIN' CONCERT 7 p.m. Saturday, James Clark Auditorium, 2300 Prince St., Conway. Featuring the Front Porch Jubilee band, The Leatherwoods and Twang. Tickets: $5. (501) 733-9916.
RICELAND DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE SERIES Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Fatum Crittenden Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. March 19; $20-$30, ages 65 and older and students $15-$23. (870) 972-3471.
SONGS AND STORIES OF THE CIVIL WAR 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Fort Curtis, Columbia Street, downtown Helena-West Helena. With Bobby Horton. (870) 338-8327.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs. "Spring Fling With Swing." Admission: $10, students free. (501) 767-5482.
TYSON STARRLIGHT JAZZ CLUB SERIES Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Cyrus Chestnut Quartet: Brubeck Reimagined, 7 and 9 p.m. March 21; $20 for 7 p.m., $15-$30 for 9 p.m. (479) 443-5600.
U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF MID-AMERICA 7 p.m. Tuesday, Leslie Intermediate School, 800 Elm St., Leslie. (501) 941-4828.
VINCE GILL 7 p.m. March 19, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $30-$100. (870) 862-4747.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AMBOY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION SPAGHETTI SUPPER 6:30 p.m. Monday, Burns Park Hospitality House, Military and Joe Poch drives, North Little Rock. Fundraiser for planters and plants to enhance the new Amboy Wall. Tickets: $4, children $2. (501) 771-2113.
THE BAZAAR OF TABRIZ 6 p.m. today, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Fundraiser for the Arkansas Arts Center with silent auctions, open bar and hot dogs. Tickets: $50. (501) 372-4000.
BELLA RUSTINA MODERN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. Admission: $5, children 12 and under $1. (501) 230-5728.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY 7 p.m. March 21, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cutoff Road. Vs. Confluence Crush of St. Louis. First sanctioned Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Association game. Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Admission: $10, children 10 and under free. (501) 758-9269.
CITYWIDE CLEANUP 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, neighborhoods around Little Rock. (501) 371-9999.
DOWNTOWN DASH 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Junior League of Little Rock Building, 401 Scott St. 5K/10K running event. Registration: $20-$40. (501) 375-5557.
THE GALA OF TABRIZ 6 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Fundraiser for art acquisitions and educational programs at the Arts Center. Tickets: $750. (501) 372-4000.
GREATER LITTLE ROCK CAMERA CLUB 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Speakers, discussions. Digital and film cameras. (501) 614-9098.
GREAT FUTURES BBQ 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, 1212 Wetherington Place, North Little Rock. Barbecue, music by Sam Walker. Benefits Boys & Girls Club of Central Arkansas. Tickets: $100 per couple. (501) 666-8816.
HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Beyond Hunger: Communities of Change, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21. Spring Fling with games, crafts, exhibits, scavenger hunts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 23-28, Heifer Village. (501) 907-8800.
INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 8, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Central Arkansas Library System's Community Learning Course. Cost: $75. cals.org or (501) 918-3016.
LADY HORNET SCRAMBLE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hindman Golf Course, 60 Brookview Drive. Golf tournament benefits Bryant Lady Hornets Softball Team. Cost: four-man team $350, individual $75. (501) 258-7913.
LITTLE ROCK CHESS CLUB 7 p.m. Fridays, Southwestern Bell Room, St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, Hospital, Markham Street and University Avenue. (501) 224-2439.
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.
A NIGHT AT THE VICTORY CANTEEN 5:30 p.m. March 21, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Dinner, auction benefit Jacksonville Museum of Military History. Tickets: $35. (501) 241-1943.
REASON IN THE ROCK 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock. Secular humanist guest speakers. Merchandise. (501) 371-9000.
ROCK TO NORTH LITTLE ROCK ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE 1 p.m. Saturday, Third and Rock streets, Little Rock, to Fifth and Main streets, North Little Rock. Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas event. (501) 868-6416.
SERVE THE ROCK 5-7 p.m. today, Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock. Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual community involvement showcase. Tickets: advance $5, at the door $10. (501) 377-6016.
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.
STAR AWARDS 6 p.m. Friday, Little Rock Marriott. A celebration of the work of Arkansas' most accomplished on-camera and behind-the-scenes talent. Benefits the Arkansas Motion Picture Institute. Tickets: $125. (501) 626-2242.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Antonia Hernandez, president and CEO, California Community Foundation, noon Friday. Run Mitch, Run with author Don Cogman, noon Monday. "The Politics of Health: From the ACA to ACOs," Michael Sparer, noon Tuesday. "A Thousand Hills to Heaven: Love, Hope and a Restaurant in Rwanda," Josh Ruxin, noon March 19. (501) 683-5239.
WINE TASTING 101 6-10 p.m. March 31, Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute, 13000 Interstate 30. Wine tasting class taught by Lorri Hambuchen. Register by March 23. Cost: $50. (501) 907-6670 Extension 3407.
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BATTLE OF HELENA OBSERVANCE Friday-Sunday, locations around Helena-West Helena. Re-enactments, book fair, tours, living history, music, ceremonies. (870) 338-4350.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University St., Magnolia. Aquacize, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 7, $60. Water Yoga, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 6, $60. English as a Second Language, 6-7 p.m. Mondays through May 4, $40. Introduction to Spanish, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 6, $40. (870) 235-4006.
AN EVENING WITH KAY WARREN Friday, First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Reception with speaker and reserved seating, 6-7 p.m., $35. Main event, 7:30-9 p.m., free. (501) 538-4502.
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Fly fishing workshops, minimum age 12, noon-4 p.m. Sunday and March 21; $35. Civil War 150th Anniversary Traveling Exhibit, Saturday-March 29. Astronomy Class, 6:30 p.m. March 21. Mother Nature readings for children, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday and third Wednesday of the month. Hikes, nature programs. (479) 789-5000.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ROLLER DERBY SHAMROCK 5K RUN & RUNNING OF THE DERBY BULLS 1-MILE FUN RUN 7-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Veteran's Park, 4451 Vantage Drive, Fayetteville. Registration: $15-$40. nwarollerderby.com/shamrock5k/ or (850) 443-6097.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Irish buffet and music by Joe Jewell, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, $17.95. (870) 269-3851.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161, Scott. Civil War exhibit and lecture, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. March 21. Table Topper Quilt Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, $20 plus $15 kit fee. Spring Youth Retreat, March 23-27, register by Monday, $5 per day. Civil War lecture and slide presentation, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. March 21. 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.
REZA AT THE RITZ 7 p.m. March 20, The Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Magician/illusionist. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25, children 12 and under free with adult. (870) 762-1744.
STRENGTH IN SELF WORKSHOPS -- DEALING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Veteran's Health Care System of the Ozarks, 1100 College Ave., Fayetteville. (501) 472-8472.
WORLD'S SHORTEST ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bridge Street, downtown Hot Springs. With grand marshal Mark Martin. (501) 321-2027.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE CAT IN THE HAT through March 29, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; spring break matinees, 2 p.m. March 24-27. Tickets: $12.50.Special showing by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield with health ambassador mascot, 4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 372-4000.
FROST BITE ME! 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy revue. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 28, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets, $12-$16. (501) 374-3761.
MARY POPPINS through April 12, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28 and April 4. Girls Night Out with E. Leigh's, 6 p.m. today. Live From Foster's with Sam Clark, 6:30 p.m. Friday. The After-Party, 11 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $40-$65. (501) 378-0405.
TALENT SHOW 7 p.m. Friday, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1919 Reservoir Road. Kiwanis Club of Pulaski Heights and Central Little Rock event. Benefits maternal/neonatal tetanus research. Tickets: $10. Entry fee: $100 per act. (501) 680-1876.
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D.R.A.M.A. Q.U.E.E.N.S. 7 p.m. Friday, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff. Tickets: $10, children $5. (870) 575-8428.
THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA 6:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, White Auditorium, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. Trike Theatre production. Tickets: $10. (479) 636-9222.
LOVE LETTERS 7 p.m. today-Friday, Halloway Theatre, Lyon College, Batesville. Batesville Community Theatre production. Tickets: $8. (870) 307-3314.
A MOMENT IN TIME 7 p.m. March 19-21, 2 p.m. March 21, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. KidStage performance revue. Tickets: $10. (501) 368-0111.
THE MUSIC MAN through March 22, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12, ages 65 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS 7:30 p.m. today, Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165, Stuttgart. Tickets: $20-$30. (870) 673-4201.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE Friday-Sunday, The Rep, 601 Main St. For ages 10-23. Prepare one-minute monologue, 16 bars of song. Tuition: $600, scholarships available. Email for appointment time: education@therep.org. (501) 378-0405.
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THE OTHER PLACE 7 p.m. March 23, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Rogers Little Theater production: May 1-10. Audition packets available. rogerslittletheater.org or (479) 631-8988.
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. R&R, Even Odds, today. Richie Johnson, Third Degree, Friday. Trey Johnson, Crash Meadows, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Wednesday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Trivia contest, 8-10 p.m. today. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Whitechapel, More Than Sparrows, Abandon the Artifice, 8 p.m. today, $15. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. X Ambassadors, Cruisr, My Brother My Friend, The Federalis, 9 p.m. Saturday, $8. Civil Twilight, Emilyn Brodsky, The Prettiots, 8 p.m. Monday, $10. Salsa, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $7. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Greg Morton: Mr. Standing O, through Saturday. Dante, Wednesday-March 21. 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. Wade Bowen, Brandon Lay, 9 p.m. Friday, $15. Snakedriver, Apothecary, Lifer, 9 p.m. Saturday; $6, under 21 $8. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. The Giving Tree Band, Old Salt Union, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $8, day of show $10. White Reaper, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7. The Last Bison, Cereus Bright, 8 p.m. Sunday, $8. BoyMeetsWorld, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; advance $8, day of show $10. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.
TOWN PUMP 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. Two Lane Blacktop, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. March 20, $5. (501) 663-9802.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Saving Abel with Taylor Made, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Raising Grey, 10 p.m. Saturday. Cover: $5 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 224-7665.
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GEORGE'S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Pianos Become the Teeth, 8 p.m. Monday, $10. (479) 527-6618.
MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays, free. Poetry and karaoke, Wednesdays, free. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays, free. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.
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