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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets.47th annual Collectors Show and Sale, Friday-Jan. 3. "Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art," through Jan 17. "Foundation Collection" and "Masterworks," continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. "Salute to Santa" guest artist Ellen Hobgood and holiday shopping with glass works by Sharon Perme and other holiday art by Debby Hinson, today-Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Drawing Value," Trevor Bennett, through Nov. 21. 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. "Earth Work: Photographs by Gary Cawood" and Arkansas Pastel Society Sixth National Juried Exhibit, Friday-Feb. 27. "Photographic Arts: African-American Studio Photography From the Joshua & Mary Swift Collection," through March 26. "Outside the Lines," Gene Hatfield, through Dec. 26. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "In Arkansas Territory," John Deering, through Dec. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Are We There Yet," Diane Harper, through Dec. 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. "Coca-Cola: An American Original," through Feb. 15. 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. "Oh, What Fun! A Very Vintage Holiday," Tuesday-Jan. 3. "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.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Holiday Art Show, through Jan. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Represented Artist Group Show," through Dec. 27. "Fall Into Art Show & Sale," through Nov. 26. Receptions, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. Best of the South Exhibition, through Saturday. "The Journey," Charles Harrington, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 20. 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. "Kat Wilson's Layers," through Dec. 6. "Suggin Territory: The Marvelous World of Folklorist Josephine Graham," through Nov. 29. 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. November exhibit: "Still Life." Giclee drawing: 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.como r (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Screening of Way of the Warrior, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. "First Call: American Posters of World War I," through Nov. 30. "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" and 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. Visitors welcome. midsouthernwatercolorists.com or (501) 941-0430.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "How People Make Things," through March 27. 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: Clara McDiarmid, Little Rock Lawyer and Suffragist, noon today. "Lost and Found: Saving Downtowns in Arkansas," Friday-Dec. 11. "Different Spokes," through February. 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.
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. "Girl Talk," Mia Hall and Morgan Hill, through Nov. 30. 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: "Speculum-Speculari," Marianela De La Hoz, through Dec. 8. Maners/Pappas Gallery: "Trying to Fit In," Nathaniel Roe, Saturday-Nov. 22. 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 RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. November artist: Carolyn Shockley. 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 MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. Mindbender Mansion, through February. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. (870) 972-2074.
ART AUCTION AND FUNDRAISER 7-10 p.m. Nov. 20, Russellville Country Club, 59 Country Club Road, Russellville. Music, live and silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres. Tickets: $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Hosted by River Valley Arts Center. (479) 968-2452.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Oil painting with Bonnie McKay, take canvas, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, $25-$100. (501) 205-1922.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff."Perceptual Paintings," Matthew Lopas, through Dec. 5. 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. Grant writing workshop, 11 a.m. Wednesday. "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.
THE CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY ART SHOW SALE 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas National Guard Armory, 3105 S. Main St., Searcy. (501) 270-2278.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Picturing the Americas International Symposium, 5-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; $35, students $25. Jauja film screening, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. "From Tierra del Fuego to the Arctic: Landscape Painting in the Americas," through Jan. 18."At the Vanguard of Modernism," Alfred H. Maurer, through Jan. 4. Demonstrations, classes, art talks.Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "Beyond the Visible Realm," Elizabeth Weber, through Dec. 18. Meet the artist: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday or by appointment for group tours. (870) 633-4480.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. "Art Spirit Journey," by Charlotte Rierson, through November. 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) 884-4930.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Part I 1880-1945," through May 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "The Artist Revealed: Artist Portraits and Self-Portraits," through Dec. 20; opening reception 5-7 p.m. today, $5 for nonmembers. "Patrick Angus: Paintings and Works on Paper," through Dec. 6. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human 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. Brenda Bennett exhibit, through Nov. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606.
HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "The Piggott Connection," "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Distillations," Dolores Justus, through Nov. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
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.
OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. "Batesville in the Civil War," through Nov. 30. (870) 793-2121.
RIALTO GALLERY 213 E. Broadway St., Morrilton. "Artists of the Galaxy," through Dec. 21. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (501) 477-9955.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Rogers Fun & Games," through Jan. 10. "Federals, Rebels & Bushwhackers," through Dec. 6. 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. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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. "Gina Phillips: A Thirsty Switch Still Quivers for Me," through March 15. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. BA Juried Senior Art Exhibition, through Dec. 3; reception, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 22 and Dec. 3. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
VAN BUREN CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. Patricia Lappin's "The Many Moods of Lee Creek," through Dec. 18. Sydney Clayton's "Constant State of Change," through Nov. 25. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. art-ed.org or (479) 474-7767.
THE WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. "History of the Walmart Name Badge," through Tuesday. Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday. (479) 277-8923.
Dance
Central Arkansas
FALL DANCE HARVEST 8 p.m. Nov. 19-20, 7 p.m. Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22, University Theatre, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Student choreographers presenting original work with student dancers. Tickets: $10; UALR students, faculty/staff, and senior citizens, $5. (501) 569-3456.
PETER PAN AUDITIONS Saturday, Arkansas Festival Ballet/Arkansas Academy of Dance Studio, Breckenridge Village, Interstate 430 and North Rodney Parham Road. Ages 7-10 must have a minimum of two years of classical ballet training, ages 11 and older minimum of four years. Times: 9-10 a.m. ages 7-8 and 9-10, registration: 8:30 a.m.; 2:45-4 p.m. ages 11 and older, registration: 2:15 p.m. Audition fee: $25. Show dates: May 20-22, 2016. arkansasdance.org or (501) 227-5320.
Film
Central Arkansas
AARP MOVIES FOR GROWNUPS 7 p.m. today, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. The Theory of Everything. (501) 296-9955.
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Film screening and Q&A with executive producer Ted Dintersmith. (501) 683-5239.
RON ROBINSON THEATER FALL MOVIES 100 River Market Ave. King Kong, Friday. A Christmas Story, Dec. 4. It's a Wonderful Life, Dec. 10. Tickets $5. Shows start at 7 p.m. (501) 320-5715.
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OZARK FOOTHILLS FILM FEST 2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES Festival dates: April 1-2 and April 8-9, Batesville. Regular submission deadline Dec. 15. Extended deadline Jan. 15. Submission fees $10-$25. Submissions must be submitted online. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS through Friday, Tournees French Film Festival, Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. French films with English subtitles. Show times: 6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday with audience discussion with UCA faculty following. uca.edu/wlan/film-festival or (501) 450-5585.
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.
THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month at The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FACULTY READING 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oxford American Annex, 1300 Main St. Creative Writing faculty members read from selected works. (501) 374-0000.
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CONVERSATIONS WITH TESS GERRITSEN 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Rogers Public Library, 711 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers. Meet and greet session, book signing. Tickets: $40, includes a copy of the book Playing With Fire. rplfoundation.org or (479) 599-3388.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Whole Hog Cafe, 1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Price: $57, under 18 or high school students free. (479) 292-3665.
CRISTINA GARCIA PUBLIC READING AND BOOK SIGNING 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, College of Business Auditorium 107, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. (501) 450-3293.
VILLAGE ON THE LAKES WRITERS & POETS 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Artist Retreat Center, 13467 Lookout Drive, Bella Vista. (479) 268-6463.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
WRITERS' NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Panera Bread, 1320 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Presented by Village Writing School. (479) 292-3665.
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. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. 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 7 p.m. today, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Intimate Neighborhood Concert: "Something Borrowed." Tickets: $25, active duty military and students $10. (501) 666-1761.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER MUSIC: MERRY PRANKS 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $10-$23. (501) 666-1761.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ROCKEFELLER QUARTET 4:30 p.m. Nov. 24, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Lobby Gallery, 4301 W. Markham St. Annual Ruth Allen concert. (501) 661-1761.
CARL MOUTON 6:30 p.m. today, Rooker Library, 11 Otter Creek Court. Keyboardist and director of bands at Maumelle High School. (501) 918-3303.
CRAIG CAROTHERS Khalil's Pub & Grill, 110 S. Shackleford Road. Performance, 7 p.m. Friday, $20. Songwriting workshop, 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m., registration, 9-10 a.m. Saturday; Nashville Songwriters Association International members $40, nonmembers $45. (501) 554-1602.
LIVE AT LAMAN 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720.
SHINEDOWN AND BREAKING BENJAMIN WITH SEVENDUST 7 p.m. Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $51.50-$57. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
WILDWOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Brooklyn Rider, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets $30, students free. Kristin Lewis, 4 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets: $50, students $15, VIP $100. (501) 821-7275.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. today, $5. (870) 972-2094.
DIXIE MELODY BOYS CONCERT 7 p.m. Friday, DaySpring Missionary Baptist Church, 571 Markham St., Ward. dixiemelodyboys.com or (501) 843-3336.
EL DORADO CHORALE PRESENTS HANDEL'S MESSIAH 4 p.m. Nov. 22, First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., El Dorado. (870) 862-5474.
ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY CONCERT 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Market St., Benton. Christian singer. (501) 778-3601.
HENDRIX COLLEGE WIND ENSEMBLE AND CHOIR 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Wind Ensemble and Choir with guest composer Philip Rice, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Staples Auditorium. (501) 450-1248. Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Reves Recital Hall. (501) 450-1249.
MAIN STREET MUSIC NITE WITH VOXANA 7:30 p.m. Saturday, McCuistion-Matthews Gallery, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Folk music. Tickets: $18, members $14, students $10. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
THE MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET, SINGERS OF THE DREPUNG LOSELING MONASTERY 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Vada Sheid Community Development Center, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Tickets: $25 plus fees, students and ages 18 and under $12.50 plus fees. (870) 508-6280.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Frederic Chopin piano concert with David Northington, 7:30 p.m. today, McBeth Recital Hall. (870) 245-5140.
OZARK FAMILY OPERA COMPANY: AFTERNOON OF SCENES 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday, United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista. (479) 787-0873.
PLAY IT FORWARD CONCERT: SMOKEY & THE MIRROR 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Tickets: $5. (479) 273-1329.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY CHORUS 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. (501) 450-5774.
UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS Walton Fine Arts Center, 415 N. College Ave., Clarksville. Sleepy LaBeef, 7 p.m. today. (479) 979-1420.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Anat Cohen Quartet, 7 and 9 p.m. Nov. 21, $13-$28. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY LIP SYNC BATTLE 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Well-known community members compete for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship belt. Tickets: $50. relayforlife.org/lipsyncbattle or (501) 603-5202.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MUSEUM SCHOOL SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard St. Nearly 100 local artists selling their work. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.
ARKANSAS COALITION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, St. John Catholic Center Dining Hall, 2500 N. Tyler St. Cost: $15-$40. (989) 341-0041.
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS PHILANTHROPY DAY LUNCHEON 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 19, Embassy Suites, 11301 Financial Centre Parkway. Honoring Greg Hatcher, Janell Mason, Hat Club, Conway Corp., Jim Montgomery and Melissa Hendricks. Tickets: $75. (501) 517-5794.
CHILI COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER Saturday, Amboy United Methodist Church, 311 E. Military Drive, North Little Rock. Judging 11 a.m. Event ends around 1:30 p.m. Entry fee: $4. Chili can be brought in or made on site. Chili tasting: $3. (501) 771-2113.
CIVIL DISCOURSE FORUM 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Junior League of Little Rock, 401 S. Scott St. Reservations are required; box lunches will be provided. (501) 683-5239.
COLORS OF INDIA 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Dance, music and dinner. Tickets: advance $8, at the door $10, children 5 and under free. (870) 636-8151.
ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Teen Takeover, 4 p.m. Friday and Nov. 20. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Adult Game Day, noon Wednesday. (501) 457-5038.
FALL CRAFT SHOW AND USED BOOK SALE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Ave. (501) 954-9281.
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.
HEIFER HOUR 9 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Activities geared for children K-5. heifer.org/village or (501) 907-2697.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. Vendors, door prizes. (501) 835-3410.
HOLIDAY CRAFTS AND GIFTS SALE 2-5 p.m. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Art and gifts. Admission: $2, children 12-18 $1. Free admission with donation of an unopened, unwrapped toy. (501) 982-4171.
INCLUSION & MULTICULTURAL 100 WOMEN'S TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEUR, CAREER & WELLNESS CONFERENCE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Marriott Hotel, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Conference cost: $50. Scholarship fundraising reception, 6:30-11 p.m. Tickets: $100, VIP $150.
INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM IN AMERICA TODAY: A SURVEY OF THE THREE MAIN PRACTICES Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock, 1516 W. Third St. Compassion Practices, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. Mantra Practices, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 23. (501) 376-7056.
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.
PRESQ'UILE WINE DINNER 6 p.m. Saturday, Table 28, 1501 Merrill Drive. Tickets: $100. (501) 224-2828.
RECYCLART 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, Studio Main, 1423 S. Main St. Sponsored by Keep Little Rock Beautiful and Goodwill. 10 artists to create sculptures which must be constructed of at least 50 percent recycled materials acquired from Goodwill. Tickets: $10. (501) 765-3530.
SANTA AT THE MALL through Dec. 24, Park Plaza mall, 6000 W. Markham St. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 664-4956.
SOCIAL CONSCIENCE GATHERING Nov. 20-22, Embassy Suites Hotel, 11301 Financial Centre Parkway. Academics, activists, artists, clergy and policy makers discuss impact of Civil War to civil rights. Registration: full conference $100, one day $50. (501) 396-3006 or (928) 231-2992.
TALKIN' TURKEY 4 p.m. Wednesday Esther DeWitt Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Special program presented by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. (501) 457-5038.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lectures and signings: The Cause of All Nations: An International History of the Civil War, 6 p.m. today; Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections That Shaped the Twentieth Century, Margaret O'Mara, 6 p.m. Monday; Empire of Cotton: A Global History, Sven Beckert, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Lectures: Peace Corps director Carrie Hessler-Radelet, 12:30 p.m. Friday; interior designer Bunny Williams, noon Tuesday. (501) 683-5239.
WALK THROUGH HAUNTED HISTORY 7 p.m. Saturday nights through November, Old State House, 300 W. Markham St. Walking tour of haunted areas in downtown Little Rock. Cost: $18, $30 for two. walkhauntedhistory.com or (443) 914-2868.
WOMEN, WINE AND ONE OF A KINDS 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Inside Epiphany Hair Studio/Worth It Boutique, 9851 Brockington Road, Sherwood. Trunk show and shopping. (501) 833-4004.
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CHRISTMAS BLESSING CHARITY AUCTION AND GALA 6:30-10 p.m. Nov. 21, Cabot National Guard Armory, 300 Commerce Park Drive, Cabot. Food, music, photo booth. Tickets: $40-$60. (501) 681-3520.
COMICON-WAY 10 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Comic, anime, sci-fi and gaming convention. (501) 327-7482.
COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARENESS FAIR 2-6 p.m. Nov. 19, Van Buren Library, 1409 Main St., Van Buren. Showcasing social services, community events, and volunteer opportunities to connect people in Van Buren and Crawford County. (479) 474-6045.
EUREKA SPRINGS FOOD AND WINE WEEKEND today-Saturday, locations in Eureka Springs. Hours vary with the 11 participating restaurants and winery. Tours, cooking classes, cookbook signing. (479) 253-7333.
AN EVENING OF MYSTERY, MAGIC AND INTRIGUE 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, St. Anthony's on The Creek, 411 S. Goad Springs St., Lowell. Silent auction, illusionist, eco-tote gift bag. Benefits Spay Arkansas. Tickets: $75. (479) 756-1100.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Creasy Auditorium, Pine Bluff Arsenal, 10020 Kabrich Circle, Pine Bluff. Hosted by Pine Bluff Arsenal's Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation. (870) 540-3658.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS 5-9 p.m. Nov. 21-Dec. 31 except Thanksgiving and Christmas, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. The Village Big Band opening night concert, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Tickets: $15, ages 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.
INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY 1-4 p.m. Nov. 21, Community Counseling Services, 125 Dons Way, Hot Springs. (501) 249-9758.
LIVING GIFT MARKET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Coronado Center, 150 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village. Live animals, local vendors. Benefits Heifer International. (501) 889-5124.
PARAGON RAGTIME ORCHESTRA PRESENTS THE CLOWN PRINCES OF SILENT COMEDY 7 p.m. Tuesday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Music and films. Tickets: $10. (479) 443-5600.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Fun and Frills Soap Making Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, $30. 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.
PRELUDE TO HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Carmichael Community Center, 801 S. Elm St., Searcy. (501) 279-1010.
REINDEER RUN FOR READING Saturday, Mills Park, 1003 Mills Park Road, Bryant. Family fun run presented by Childcare Network Inc. and benefiting Imagination Library of Saline County. Registration: $25, children ages 3-12 $15, families $60. raceroster.com/6684 or (501) 778-4766.
RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY JUBILEE ART AUCTION AND FUNDRAISER 7-10 p.m. Nov. 20, Russellville Country Club, 59 Country Club Road, Russellville. Jazz Reunion Band, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and complementary photo. Tickets: $50. (479) 968-2452.
RUN FOR THE PARKS, 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Walker Park, 10 W. 15th St., Fayetteville. Race routes along the Fayetteville City Trail System. Prizes for overall winners and by age group. Registration fee: 2.5- and 4.5-mile races $35, 8.5-mile race $45. (479) 444-3463.
SHELTER AND FIRE BUILDING CLASS 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Arkansas 25, Powhatan. (870) 878-6595.
SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Whole Hog Cafe, 1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Price: $45. (479) 292-3665.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Cherokee Art, 1:40-2:30 p.m. today, Irby Hall, Room 315. Cherokee River Cane Initiative: Determination, Negotiation and Perseverance, 6:30-8 p.m. today, College of Business Auditorium. (501) 450-3178.
VERA LLOYD'S FOURTH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K 8-11:30 a.m. Nov. 21, Annie B. Wells Campus, 745 Old Warren Road, Monticello. Registration: $15-$30. vlturkeytrot.com or (501) 666-8195.
VETERANS DEDICATION noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Scott Plantation Settlement, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Dedication ceremony for 1910 tenant house renovated to depict conditions facing returning World War II veterans. Tickets: $3, children $1, current and former military personnel and families admitted free. (501) 351-0300.
WALK THROUGH BATESVILLE COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT 11 a.m. Nov. 14, starting at Landers Theater, 332 E. Main St., Batesville. (501) 324-9880.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE Petit Jean Mountain, 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. Made from Scratch: Delicious Gifts, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, $15. (501) 727-6243.
WOMEN FOR HARDING CRAFT FAIR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, White County Fair Grounds, 802 Davis Drive, Searcy. 42 exhibitors. Vendors donate 10 percent of proceeds to scholarship fund for Harding University students. (501) 279-4267.
Theater
Central Arkansas
GOD'S MAN IN TEXAS through Nov. 22, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16, $12 students and senior citizens. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
LOU TELLS A BIG ONE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Nov. 21, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy company. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
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ANNIE 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 25, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28, 2 p.m. Nov. 29, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $28-$72. (479) 443-5600.
FROSTY! 3-4 p.m. Nov. 22, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $11.60-$14.50. (870)-633-4480.
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Fine Arts Center Auditorium, University of Arkansas at Monticello, 345 University Court, Monticello. (870) 460-1060.
PETER PAN AND THE LOST BOYS 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Central Arkansas Performing Arts Academy, 207 S. Pine St., Cabot. Tickets: $5-$15. (501) 442-8447.
PIPPIN 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $34-$76. (479) 443-5600.
A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Perot Theatre, 221 Main St., Texarkana. Tickets: $25, half-priced student tickets $12 for balcony only. (903) 792-4992.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian Ramsey, Mister Lucky, today. Richie Johnson, Shannon Boshears, Friday. Alex Summerlin, The Woodpeckers, 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. Muriel Anderson, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, $20. Hogging the Mic (stand-up comedy), 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.
JUANITA'S 614 President Clinton Ave. Brooks Wheelan, 7 p.m. Saturday, $15. Plain White T's: Guantanamo and Beyond, Matt McAndrew, 8 p.m. Monday, $17-$20. Amaranthe, Butcher Babies, Lullwater, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $18-$20. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays, $5. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Alex Ortiz, through Saturday. James Johann, Wednesday-Nov. 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.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. January Noise, Friday-Saturday. Cover: $7. Shows start at 10 p.m. (501) 224-7665.
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