Weekend Calendar

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Multimedia Concert: Read and Repeat, 7-8 p.m. Friday. “The Simple Pleasures of Still Life,” through Sept. 14. “Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish,” through Sept. 21. “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.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Multimedia Concert: Read and Repeat, 7-8 p.m. Friday. “The Simple Pleasures of Still Life,” through Sept. 14. “Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish,” through Sept. 21. “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.

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

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CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. Works by John Wooldridge, including Rest Your Soul Against the Sky, through July 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.

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Stardust Big Band introduces several new waltz arrangements and old favorites at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa’s Crystal Ballroom in downtown Hot Springs. Admission is $10, free for students kindergarten through 12th grade. Call (501) 767-5482 or visit stardustband.net.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Lend Me Your Eyes," North Little Rock High School and University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, through Wednesday. 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. Feed Your Mind Friday: Arkansas Voices in the Gallery with Garbo and Archie Hearne, noon Friday. Films for a Sunday Afternoon: Jean-Michel Basquiat: Radiant Child, 2 p.m. May 31. "54th Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition," through July 26. "30 Americans" and "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" 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.

ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Demonstration by Robert Bean. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "In Rose-Papered Rooms," Grace Mikell Ramsey, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "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 June 27. 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 June 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday and Sunday. (501) 375-2342.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Dinosaurs Around the World," through Oct. 18. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over, $5; children 6-17, $3; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Common Threads," through May 31. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 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 221 Second and Center streets. Works by Greg Lahti, through May 28. "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. "National Silverpoint Invitational Exhibit," through June 27. "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 June 27. 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. "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.

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. May exhibit: "Backyard Birds." Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Summer Color," Rosemary Parker and Sharon Franke, through May 31. 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.

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Laughter & Lyrics: Phyllis Stickney, 7 p.m. May 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

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.

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 30, Zin Wine Bar, 300 River Market Ave. 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.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Rivers, Buildings, Streets, Bridge," John Kushmaul, through May 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery III: MA Thesis Exhibition with Brady Forrester, Heather Beckwith, Yihan Wang, through June 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.

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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Sustainability Week with special workshops and lectures, Saturday-May 30. 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. Call for artists: for display monthly at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Amateur Photography/Video Competition and Exhibition, deadline Tuesday-May 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-MOUNTAIN HOME Vada Sheid Community Development Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Painting and design student exhibition, through July 1. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 508-6196.

ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Works by Ava Jane Newell, through June. 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. 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.

CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Multimedia Concert: Read and Repeat, 7-8 p.m. Friday. "The Simple Pleasures of Still Life," through Sept. 14. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Sept. 21. "Van Gogh to Rothko: Masterworks From the Albright-Knox Art Gallery," through June 1; $10, children 17 and under and members free. "Changing Perspectives of Native Americans," through Aug. 3. Demonstrations, classes, workshops, art talks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by Diana Foote and Joan Bland, through May. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Call for artists: "Man vs. Machine: The Art of Expression and the Wired World," through July 1. "The Orlanda Series: Photographs by Anne Reichardt," through Sunday. "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," silk paintings, through June 30, free. "Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Takes Flight," through Aug. 31; $15, children ages 6-12 $5. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. (501) 262-9300.

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 THE ARKANSAS GRAND PRAIRIE 921 E. Fourth St., Stuttgart. "Delta Rediscovered: Arkansas County," Friday-August; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. 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.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. "Here Comes the Bride," through May 31. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.

SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Health Impressions: A Selection of Artwork for El Dorado's School Based Health Center," through May 29; reception, 5:30 p.m. today. "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 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.

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.

WESTERN ARKANSAS BALLET Company open auditions ages 11-13 at 4-5:30 p.m. and ages 14 and up 6-8 p.m. May 28, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Registration 30 minutes prior. Audition fee: $25. (479) 785-0152 or waballet.org.

Film

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS HISTORIC FILM PRIZE COMPETITION SCREENING 6 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. (501) 324-9786.

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ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA 7 p.m. today, Tinseltown Benton, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton; Cinemark Towne Centre, 201 Skyline Drive, Conway. Stratford Festival production. Tickets: $17; ages 65 and older and students $16; children $15. (501) 776-2282 (Benton) or (501) 450-7558(Conway) or stratfordfestivalhd.com.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BUTLER CENTER BOOK PARTY 6 p.m. today, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. Celebration of new releases: They'll Do to Tie To! The Story of Hood's Arkansas Toothpicks, Maj. Calvin L. Collier; Arky: The Saga of the USS Arkansas, Ray and Steven Hanley; To Can the Kaiser: Arkansas and the Great War, Guy Lancaster and Michael D. Polston. (501) 918-3033.

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.

WORDSWORTH BOOKS 5920 R St. Book signings and author appearances: Ginger Snaps: A Jack Patterson Thriller, Webb Hubbell, 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 663-9198.

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CARLISLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 105 E. Fifth St., Carlisle. Author Roger Bishop signing and reading Remembrances of My Carlisle Days, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30. (501) 519-1202.

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 SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES 7 p.m. May 29, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Music by The Wildflowers (Amy Garland, Bonnie Montgomery, Mandy McBryde). Tickets: $10. (501) 918-3033.

CHARLIE WILSON 8 p.m. May 29, Verizon Arena. Forever Charlie Tour with Kem and Joe. Tickets: $49.50-$104.50. (501) 975-9000.

COLORS OF RHYTHM 6 p.m. Saturday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, 2801 S. University Ave. Percussion concert by Melodious Trio. Tickets: $15, reservations requested. Free baby-sitting, deadline today. (501) 231-7829.

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: Lukie Pruitt, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.

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THE GRAND PRAIRIE CENTER 2709 U.S. 165, Stuttgart. The Remedy, 7 p.m. May 30, $15. (870) 673-4201, Extension 1896.

HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 3 p.m. Monday, Whittington Park, downtown Hot Springs. Selection of patriotic songs. (501) 984-1678.

HOT SPRINGS FLUTE ENSEMBLE 3 p.m. May 31, Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Patriotic concert. (501) 520-0306.

HOT SPRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL May 31-June 13, Hot Springs. Concerts, performances for all ages. hotmusic.org or (501) 623-4763.

MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Randy Houser, 8 p.m. May 30. 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.

PLAY IT FORWARD SERIES 6:30 p.m. May 30, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. The 4TET. Tickets: $5. (479) 204-4773.

STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs. Dance music, new waltz arrangements. Admission: $10, students free. (501) 767-5482.

VOICES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS AUDITIONS 3:30-5:30 p.m. today, University of Central Arkansas, Conway. For students grades 3-12. Grades 8-12 must prepare two-minute song. vocasings.com or (816) 718-9200.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS HOSPICE FUNDRAISER 7 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30, Apostolic Church, 4314 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Bargain Bazaar benefiting Seke Rural Hospice in Zimbabwe. (501) 748-3333.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.

DITCH THE KEYS WEEK through Friday, central Arkansas. Telecommute to Work Day, today. Social Friday, Friday. ditchthekeys.com.

FEAST IN THE FIELD 6 p.m. May 30, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Farm to fork dinner celebrating family farming around the world and raising funds to benefit Heifer Project. Tickets: $150. (501) 907-8800 or feastinthefield.org.

LADIES OF THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS ALUMNAE CHAPTER 6-10 p.m. May 30, 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood. Dads Are Dynamic Part II: Etiquette Class and Dinner. $30 per couple, $5 each additional young lady. (501) 425-5797.

LEGENDS IN ARGENTA 5-11 p.m. May 30, The Plaza in Argenta Arts District, 520 Main St., North Little Rock. Performers include Runaway Planet, ReCreation Studios & Cirque Arts. Food trucks, arts and crafts. (870) 540-9867.

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.

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART MEETING 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month, 315 E. Capitol Ave. (501) 455-6200.

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Arkansas River Systems During the Civil War presentation, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Saturday. 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.

ROCK RUN 8K 7:30 a.m. May 30, Murray Park Pavilion 1. Race benefits Easter Seals Arkansas. Part of Grand Prix series for Road Runners Club of America. Registration: online $25, day of race $30, children $15. (501) 227-3709.

SPLASH ZONE WATER PARK 6-9 p.m. Friday , 201 W. Martin St., Jacksonville. Ten-year celebration party. Admission: $5, slides free. (501) 982-4171.

TAKE STEPS FOR CROHN'S & COLITIS 2 p.m. May 30, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. An evening fundraising walk that begins with a festival and ends with a stroll with family and friends. (501) 590-8948.

VESTIDO ROJO 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Hosted by Central Arkansas American Heart Association. Luncheon, survivor message, heart health information, free screenings, a Zumba workout and live Mariachi music. (501) 707-6600.

WILD GAME (AND MORE) DINNER 6 p.m. today, Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock. With Steve "Wildman" Wilson. Tickets: $5. Benefits Lakewood Elementary School. (501) 753-6186.

WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 6:30 p.m. May 29, Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Taste wines from around the world with food by Little Rock chefs. Tickets: $75. (501) 821-7275.

ZUMBA ZONE FUNDRAISER 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 13024 Arkansas 365 S., Wrightsville; Optimist Club of Arkansas event. With Kim and Lawanna. Cost: $8, two people $10. (501) 681-8191.

Around Arkansas

EUREKA SPRINGS PRESERVATION SOCIETY 6:30 p.m. May 28, 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Preservation Rejuvenation Celebration. (479) 253-9703.

5K MUSTANG COLOR RUN 8 a.m. Saturday, Perry County Fairgrounds, Perryville. Benefits boys basketball team. Registration: $25. (501) 889-2326.

FULTON COUNTY HOMECOMING FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, Courthouse Square, Salem. Street dance, open street market, food booths, Apple Pie 5K Run, Terrapin Race, music and parade. (870) 895-5565.

HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL Saturday, Menard Heritage Park, Gillett. Tournaments, barbecue cook-off, music, children's activities. (870) 830-5410.

MAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS through May, Eureka Springs. Parades, performances, displays, dinners. eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com or (479) 253-7333.

MEMORIAL DAY FIREWORKS dusk Sunday, Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs. Launch from Super Duty Docks and Lift on Arkansas 7. (501) 321-2027.

MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL EVENT 2 p.m. Monday, Russellville High School Fine Arts Center, 2203 S. Knoxville Ave., Russellville. Special recognition of World War II veterans. All vets welcome. Performance by Lee Mountain Boys. (479) 857-4294.

MUSTANGS ON THE MOUNTAIN SHOW & SHINE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Museum of Automobiles, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton. Entry fee: $20. (501) 727-5427.

OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Ozark Seed Swap, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12, children ages 6-12 $7. (870) 269-3851.

PARROT ISLAND OUTDOOR WATERPARK GRAND OPENING 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Ben Geren Park, 7300 Zero St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $15, under 48 inches $10, children under 3 free. (479) 788-6550.

TASTE OF OPERA 6 p.m. May 28, 1886 Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs. Music performances, wine tasting, dinner. Tickets: $55. (479) 253-8595.

Theater

Central Arkansas

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 MEMBER OF THE WEDDING 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday through May 30, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. (501) 374-3761.

A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR BASEMENT through June 20, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. A Church Basement Ladies musical. 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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THE GREAT PASSION PLAY 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Show times: 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Saturday, Thursday-Saturday May 28-July 25, Tuesdays June 2-Aug. 11. Tickets: $26.50, ages 12-16 $16.50, children 4-11 $12.50. (800) 882-7529.

KIDSTAGE SUMMER SESSION 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-May 29 and 8-11 a.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 1, Performing Arts Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Will produce Annie Jr. for June 25-27. Registration: $75. Tech class for grades 7-12 noon-3 p.m. starting June 1. Registration $75. (501) 368-0111.

YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM June 1-27, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Registration: $350. uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-5092.

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, Even Odds, today. Some Guy Named Robb, Third Degree, Friday. Ben Byers, Jet 420, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Richie Johnson, 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. Argenta Arts Acoustic Arts Series: Vicki Genfan, 7:30 p.m. today, $20. (501) 372-0210.

JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Friday, $5. Like Moths to Flames, Sylar, Ashes to New, Descended from Wolves, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $12. Fall to June, 7 p.m. May 31; advance $15, day of show $17. (501) 372-1228.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Drew Thomas, through Saturday. Frankie Morrell, Wednesday-May 30. 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. Wakarusa pre-party with Wick-it, The Instigator, Mouth, Coyote Union, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $10, day of show $12. Post-Riverfest afterparty with Rodney Block & The Real Music Lovers, Dell Smith, Corey Overton, DJ Hudson, 9 p.m. Sunday; $10, reserved $60. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Slang, The Dangerous Idiots, The Federalis and The Hacking, 8 p.m. today, $5. 40 Oz to Freedom (Sublime Tribute Band), 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $5, under 21 $10. Tales from the South, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Karaoke and dance with DJ Greg, 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays. (501) 372-7707.

WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Kyndryd Spyrts, Friday. Mr. Happy, Saturday. Tragikly White, May 29. Mayday by Midnight, May 30. 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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