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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 Friday. 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. Lecture: "Building '30 Americans': A Collector's Journey," Donald and Mera Rubell and Juan Roselione-Valadez, 6 p.m. today, $10. Feed Your Mind Friday Series: Arkansas Voices in the Gallery with printmaking artist A.J. Smith, noon Friday. Late Night: "Assembly Required: Hack into Your Social Justice Super Power," 6-10 p.m. May 15. Architecture and Design Network Lecture Series: "The Ed Cromwell Legacy," Charles Penix, Done Evans, and Bill Worthen, 5:30 p.m. May 19. "54th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition," through July 26. "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.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "In Rose-Papered Rooms," Grace Mikell Ramsey, through May 23. 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. "Human Faces & Landscapes: Paintings by Sui Hoe Khoo," Friday-July 25; reception with featured artist Hank Kaminsky and music by Justin McGoldrick & the P47s, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "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 Saturday. John Wooldridge, May 15-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 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. Commemorative Mother's Day portraits, Sunday. "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 Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. Works by Greg Lahti, through May 28; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "WPA & Art From the Great Depression," through 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," through 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. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," through June 27; reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday; 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. Territorial Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. "Suggin Territory: The Marvelous World of FolkloristJosephine Graham," through Nov. 29. "Suyao Tian: Entangled Beauty," through June 7. "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.
LAURA'S VISIONS 5-7:30 p.m. May 15, First Presbyterian Church, 201 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. Works by Laura Morris. (501) 837-1342.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. May exhibit: "Backyard Birds." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. May 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
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, through June 12. 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 Wednesday. (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 7 p.m. Tuesday, Bravo, 17815 Chenal Parkway; 4:30 p.m. May 16, Zin Wine Bar, 300 River Market Ave.; 7 p.m. May 20, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. 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.
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.
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.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Rivers, Buildings, Streets, Bridge," John Kushmaul, Friday-May 29; reception, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, $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 Friday. Gallery III: MA Thesis Exhibition with Brady Forrester, Heather Beckwith, Yihan Wang, through June 28; reception, 4-6 p.m. Saturday. 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 Sunday. 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 Wednesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS AIR AND MILITARY MUSEUM Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. Airport Days, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. third Saturday of the month through August: CH-21 helicopter display, sky diving demonstrations; pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m., burgers and hot dogs, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission: $10, children 6-12 $5. Plane rides: Cessna $30, 1929 Stinson Junior $60. (479) 521-4947.
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. 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 Saturday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.
ARTS & THE PARK through Sunday, Hot Springs. Workshops, exhibits, receptions, performances. Fees for some activities. hotspringsarts.org or (501) 321-2027.
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. Watercolor workshop with Sheila Parsons, 1 p.m. Fridays through May 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. "Bombs, Bones & Bacteria," through June 20. "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. Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 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.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. 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 Sunday. "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 MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Western Heritage Month program with Denny Flynn, 6 p.m. today. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 783-7841.
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. "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. 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.
"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 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.
ROGERS ART SWAP 5-8 p.m. May 15, Poor Richard's Art Gallery, 116 S First St., Rogers. Take original art pieces to sell or swap. Cost: $15 for 10-by-10-foot spaces. Applications at the gallery. (479) 636-0417.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Flower Printing, 10 a.m.-noon May 16, ages 12-18. "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. "The Viewfinder," through June 1. Call for entries: Juried art competition, deadline May 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 FESTIVAL BALLET 7:30 p.m. May 15, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 16, 2 p.m. May 17, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Hansel & Gretel, a Storybook Ballet. Tickets: $20, students $15; at the door $25, students at the door $20. arkansasdance.org or (501) 227-5320.
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. Saturday, 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, 3 p.m. Sunday, 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.
Film
Central Arkansas
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Tickets: $5. (501) 296-9955.
MOVIETIME! 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sweetgrass Jazz & Blues Cafe, 801 W. Markham St. Screening of A Rage in Heaven. (501) 351-0452.
RIFFTRAX LIVE: THE ROOM 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $12.50. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.
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VICTORY FILM FESTIVAL today, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: $8. (479) 631-8988.
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.
ROCKTOWN SLAM 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Poetry slam. Cover: $5. Competition fee: $10. (501) 541-0681.
WORDSWORTH BOOKS 5920 R St. Book signing and author appearance: The Alchemy of My Mortal Form, Sandy Longhorn, 1:30-3 p.m.; In the Home of the Famous Dead: Collected Poems, Jo McDougall, 3-4:30 p.m. May 16. (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.
L'AUDIBLE ART 2-4 p.m. Monday, Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane, Hot Springs Village. (501) 226-9197.
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 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 6 p.m. today, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. "Back to the '80s" concert. Tickets: $20. (501) 353-1443. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Connor Performing Arts Center, Pulaski Academy, 12701 Hinson Road. Pops Live! finale: "Ashley Brown's Broadway." Tickets: $19-$58. (501) 666-1761.
ELECTRIFY YOUR STRINGS VELOCITY TOUR 7 p.m. May 17, Connor Performing Arts Center, Pulaski Academy, 12701 Hinson Road. With Mark Wood, Arkansas Youth Orchestra members, vocalist Laura Kaye. Tickets: $10. (501) 666-1761.
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.
IBLA FOUNDATION BEST OF THE BEST 7 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Competition winners perform. Tickets: $10, children $5. (501) 353-1443.
JAZZLIGHTS 1-9 p.m. May 16, Clinton Presidential Center Lawn, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Music, local craft beer, tamale cook-off, food trucks. Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas. Tickets: $20, day of event $25. (501) 666-8816.
LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB 7:30 p.m. May 15, Thomson Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore. Tickets: $20, students $10, children 12 and under free. (501) 663-0634.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7:30 p.m. Friday, 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. Saturday, 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. Rodney Block and the Love Supreme, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.
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ARKANSAS DELTA FAMILY GOSPEL FEST 11 a.m. May 16, Cherry Street Pavilion, downtown Helena-West Helena. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972.
FRONT PORCH STAGE 7 p.m. Saturday, courthouse lawn, downtown Mount Ida. With Dewayne Hodges. (870) 867-2761.
OZARKS CHORALE SPRING CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Auditorium, 36 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Tickets: $10, students free. (479) 253-7333.
STRAWBERRY JAM noon May 16, North Central Arkansas Amphitheater, 225 Prince Cemetery Road, north of Bald Knob. Performers include White River Monzter Reunion, Strangelove, Ransom, Luke Williams Band. Gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets: advance $20, day of show $25; children 10 and under free with paying adult. (501) 626-7403.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Steve Miller Band with Matthew Curry, 7:30 p.m. May 16, $31-$75.50. Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. May 19, sold out. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BUZZBQ 11 a.m. Saturday, Downtown Riverside RV Park, 250 S Locust St., North Little Rock. Hosted by radio station KABZ-FM, 103.7 The Buzz, benefiting the Local 35 Firefighters and Camp Sunshine. Barbecue competition, live music and baggo tournament. Tickets: $10. buzzbq.com or (501) 661-1037.
CUISINE AT CALVARY 5-8 p.m. May 20, Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road. Food truck meet. (501) 663-8303.
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trio's, 8201 Cantrell Road, Suite 100.(866) 252-8721.
FASHION FOOTPRINTS 6-8 p.m. May 14, Oxford American Arts Annex, 1300 Main St. Tickets: $35. (877) 637-0037.
GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON 10:30 a.m. today, Little Rock Marriott Grand Ballroom. Fundraiser for Central Arkansas American Heart Association. Tickets: $125. (501) 707-6600.
THE HAT CLUB CRAWFISH SALUTE 5-9 p.m. May 15, Rivermarket Pavilions. All you can eat and drink, silent auction, and a Crawtucky Derby. Benefits the University of Arkansas for Medical Science. Tickets: $40. (501) 766-3967.
INTERNATIONAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 15-16, 11 a.m-3 p.m. May 17, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Drive. Authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, dancing and entertainment, Old World Market, church tours and a kids area. (501) 221-5300.
LAKE MAUMELLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER 4-8 p.m. Friday, Natural Steps Baptist Church, 12011 Arkansas 300, Roland. Tickets: $10, children 4-11 $5. (501) 351-2442.
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 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.
MARY AND FRIENDS 7 p.m. May 15, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Fundraiser with Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, auctions and music for the Oxford American. Tickets: $200. (501) 374-0000, Extension 206.
MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.
PEACE LOVE GOODWILL 5K/10K 7:30 a.m. Saturday, 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. Saturday, $15. Trade Days/Swap Meet, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16, booth rental: $10. 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. today, Argenta Plaza, 520 Main St., North Little Rock. Crawfish, shrimp, sausage, drinks. VIP reception, 5-6 p.m. Tickets: $45, VIP $70; children 9-17 $10. (501) 372-4757.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, Dan Stowers Office Building, 1516 W. Third St. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program event. (501) 324-9880.
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.
SOUTH MAIN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturday of the month through October, Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 916-9022.
TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK 490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott. Guided Tour of Mound Lake, 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday; $7.50, children 6-12 $5. (501) 961-9442.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Former president of Botswana Ketumile Masire, 8:30 a.m. Friday. (501) 683-5239.
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BLONDES VS. BRUNETTES 1 p.m. May 15, Football Field, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Alzheimer's Association Flag Football Fundraiser. (501) 265-0027.
BLOOMIN' IN THE BAY 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, 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.
BRYANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6 p.m. May 14, Mabel Boswell Memorial Library, 201 Pricket Road, Bryant. Nancy Hendricks will portray Lydia Dodd, mother of David O. Dodd. (501) 249-9655.
GREENING OF THE GARDEN 6 p.m. Tuesday, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Fundraiser for the garden with dinner, bar and auction. Tickets: $100. (479) 750-2620.
HELPING OUR PEOPLE EVOLVE 7 p.m. Tuesday, Hope for the Homeless. Community Development Building, 321 Edison Ave., Benton. (501) 200-2530.
LIFETOUCH HOSPICE BALLOON RELEASE 12:15 a.m. May 15, Columbia County Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Magnolia. (866) 378-0388.
LIFETOUCH HOSPICE SPRING CELEBRATION 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, 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.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER STATE PARK 2955 Arkansas 44, Marianna. Kayak tour, 2 p.m. May 17; with kayak rental $12, without $6. Workshops, tours, programs. (870) 295-4040.
POKER RIDE FUNDRAISER & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 9 a.m. Saturday, Sulphur Springs Methodist Church, 9238 Sulphur Springs Road, Pine Bluff. Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education event. Riders: $20. Passengers: $5. (870) 879-4386.
RACE AND WALK TO END LUPUS 8 a.m. May 16, Mid-America Park, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs. The Norma Lampert Memorial Lupus Springers Race and Walk to End Lupus is hosted by the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas. lupus-arkansas.comor (501) 525-9380.
RESORT CITY REGIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT Monday-May 17, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Entry: $16, American Contract Bridge League members $12, newcomers and ages 85 and older $6, students $5. (501) 922-3715.
SPRING SHOPPING SPECTACULAR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17, Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Vendors featuring women and children's boutiques, arts and crafts, beauty, make up and jewelry. (501)772-2021.
SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, The Village at Pine Mountain, Highway 62 E., Eureka Springs. (479) 244-6907.
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. through Saturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 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 Sunday, 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.
MEMBER OF THE WEDDING 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday May 15-30, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761.
PROJECT ELAN 7 p.m. through Saturday and Wednesday-May 16, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and May 16, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Summer Musical Theater Intensive production. Tickets: $30. SMTI Celebration Night, 9:30 p.m. Friday. Benefit concert with writers, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, $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, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Low Key Arts, 118 Arbor St., Hot Springs. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 850-6610.
THE GREAT PASSION PLAY 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Show times: 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday through May 23, Thursday-Saturday May 28-July, Tuesdays June 2-Aug. 11. Tickets: $26.50, ages 12-16 $16.50, children 4-11 $12.50. (800) 882-7529.
THE OTHER PLACE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 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.
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. Joey Fanstar, Mayday by Midnight, today. Trey Johnson, Just Sayin, Friday. R&R, Shari Bales, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Fire & Brimstone, 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 LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Hypnotist Gary Conrad, through Saturday. Paul Hooper, Wednesday-May 16. 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.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Adrenaline, 10 p.m. Friday. Taylor Made, 10 p.m. Saturday. Cover: $7 unless otherwise indicated. (501) 224-7665.
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