Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. Images to Ponder, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Maple streets. A combination art and photo show featuring mixed media. (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. 47th annual Collectors Show and Sale, through 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.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Works by artists including Holly Tilley, Matt Coburn, Marie Weaver, Loren Bartnicke. 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 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. "Earth Work: Photographs by Gary Cawood" and Arkansas Pastel Society Sixth National Juried Exhibit, through 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," through 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. 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. "The Journey," Charles Harrington, 5-8 p.m. Friday. 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. Works by Neal Harrington and David Carpenter, through Feb. 7. "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. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.comor (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "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.
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. "Lost and Found: Saving Downtowns in Arkansas," through 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.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. "Arkansas Zany Holidays," Tod Crites, painting demonstration and refreshments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.
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; ends for the season Saturday. Tours: $3, children under 12 $2. (501) 351-5737.
STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St. Works by Tony Dow, Saturday-Feb. 8; reception, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (501) 563-4218.
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, through Sunday. 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. Friday, 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. "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. Jauja film screening, 7:30 p.m. today. "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. "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. "A Rogers Christmas," open house, 12:30-4 p.m. Nov. 29. "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. Sunday 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 Wednesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. art-ed.org or (479) 474-7767.
Dance
Central Arkansas
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.
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.
FALL DANCE HARVEST 8 p.m. today-Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 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.
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.
SHAKESPEARE, LOVE AND DANCE 7:30 p.m. Friday, Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St. Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra and Ballet Arkansas Preparatory Program. Tickets: $20, students $10. (501) 666-1761.
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DIAMOND SQUARES WESTERN SQUARE DANCE CLUB 6:30 p.m. today. Coronado Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane, Hot Springs Village. Cost: $5. (501) 922-0803.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Cost: $10. (501) 915-8111.
THE NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 4-5, 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Lakepointe Church, 1343 Albert Pike Ave., Hot Springs. Hot Springs Children's Dance Theater Company production. Tickets: advance $35, ages 15 and under $17; standard seats advance $25, ages 15 and under $12; at the door $30, ages 15 and under $15. (501) 655-6815.
THE NUTCRACKER 6 p.m. Nov. 29, Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Presented by the Hot Springs Children's Dance Theater Company. Tickets: $25. (501) 655-6815.
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. Sonny Burgess and the Pacers, Saturday. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED 7 p.m. today, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave., Little Rock. Film screening and Q&A with executive producer Ted Dintersmith. (501) 683-5239.
RON ROBINSON THEATER FALL MOVIES 100 River Market Ave. 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.
Letters
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AFTERWORDS AWARDS CEREMONY 4-6 p.m. Dec. 1, Bear's Den, 235 Farris Road, Conway. University of Central Arkansas first-year Residential College writers will read works selected by faculty. (501) 450-3464.
CRISTINA GARCIA PUBLIC READING AND BOOK SIGNING 7:30 p.m. today, College of Business Auditorium 107, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. (501) 450-3293.
PASSION FOR WRITING: THE IMAGINATION OF A WRITER 1 p.m. Monday, Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village. Author D.T. Dyllin shares her tips and secrets. (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. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ROCKEFELLER QUARTET 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Lobby Gallery, 4301 W. Markham St. Annual Ruth Allen concert. (501) 661-1761.
ORGAN CONCERT 8 p.m. Friday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock. Jonathan Moyer performing. (501) 664-3600.
WILDWOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Brooklyn Rider, 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets $30, students free. Kristin Lewis, 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $50, students $15, VIP $100. (501) 821-7275.
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BRAD LEALI 7 p.m. today, Harding University, Administration Auditorium, Searcy. Jazz saxophonist. Cost: $3. (501) 279-4343.
BLUEGRASS CONCERT WITH THE
BUFFALO CITY RAMBLERS AND GRAND PRAIRIE 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. (870) 972-2367.
EL DORADO CHORALE PRESENTS HANDEL'S MESSIAH 4 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., El Dorado. (870) 862-5474.
GOSPEL CONCERT 7 p.m. Nov. 26, White Oak Theatre, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Tickets: $10. (870) 269-3851.
HENDRIX COLLEGE WIND ENSEMBLE AND CHOIR 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Reves Recital Hall. (501) 450-1249.
MARY GAUTHIER 7 p.m. today, The Arts @311, 311 S. Church St., Jonesboro. Last KASU Coffeehouse Concert of the season. Tickets: $10. (870) 932-5043.
THE MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET, SINGERS OF THE DREPUNG LOSELING MONASTERY 7 p.m. today, 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 JAZZ BAND 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5137.
PLAY IT FORWARD CONCERT: SMOKEY & THE MIRROR 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Tickets: $5. (479) 273-1329.
SINGERS EXTRAVAGANZA 8 p.m. Sunday, The Rev Room, 300 President Clinton Ave. Twenty performers, songs from 1950s to 2000s. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under $5, reserved seating $15, VIP passes $20. (501) 548-5811.
THANKSGIVING GOSPEL CONCERT 7 p.m. Nov. 26, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Tickets: $10. (870) 269-3871.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY CHORUS 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. University Chorus, 7:30 p.m. today, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. (501) 450-5774. Jazz Ensembles, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. (501) 450-5759.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Anat Cohen Quartet, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, $13-$28. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY LIP SYNC BATTLE 7 p.m. Saturday, 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.
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS PHILANTHROPY DAY LUNCHEON 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, 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.
CARTI AUXILIARY FESTIVAL OF TREES through Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St., Little Rock. Fundraiser to benefit cancer patients. "Festival After Dark," 7 p.m. today. Tickets: $50. "Stroll Through the Forest," 1:30-4 p.m. Friday. No charge. "Festival of Fashion," 6:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets $50. "Tux 'n Trees," 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $200. (501) 660-7612.
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.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.
COLORS OF INDIA 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 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. (501) 457-5038.
HOLIDAY CRAFTS AND GIFTS SALE 2-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 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.
INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM IN AMERICA TODAY: A SURVEY OF THE THREE MAIN PRACTICES Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock, 1516 W. Third St. Mantra practices, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. (501) 376-7056.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Holidays in the Wild, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4-6. 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.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD through Monday. People are asked by Samaritan's Purse to donate shoe boxes filled with gifts for children around the world. Drop locations at samaritanspurse.org/occ or (615) 678-6200.
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 Friday-Sunday, Embassy Suites Hotel, 11301 Financial Centre Parkway. Academics, activists, artists, clergy and policy makers discuss impact of Civil War on civil rights. Registration: full conference $100, one day $50. (501) 396-3006 or (928) 231-2992.
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.
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ARKANSANS FOR INFORMED CONSENT 7-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Kollective Coffee+Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Information for the public about vaccines. (501) 655-3870.
CHRISTMAS BLESSING CHARITY AUCTION AND GALA 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Cabot National Guard Armory, 300 Commerce Park Drive, Cabot. Food, live music, photo booth. Tickets: $40-$60. (501) 681-3520.
COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARENESS FAIR 2-6 p.m. today, 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.
DAZZLE DAZE Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Girls' Nite Out, 6-9 p.m. today; advance $25, at the door $30. General shopping, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; $5. Sponsored by Conway Regional Women's Council. (501) 513-5191.
FREEMANS CHRISTMAS BANQUET 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, First Baptist Church Activity Center, 700 Judson Ave., Judsonia. Performance by The Freemans, door prizes. Donated canned goods and toys requested. Tickets: $10, must be purchased by Nov. 30. (501) 729-0492.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS 5-9 p.m. Saturday-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. Saturday. Tickets: $15, ages 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.
INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Community Counseling Services, 125 Dons Way, Hot Springs. (501) 249-9758.
JINGLE DOG PUP PARADE 5 p.m. Nov. 30, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Cost: $15, per dog $5, children 6-12 $5. (501) 366-4664.
RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY JUBILEE ART AUCTION AND FUNDRAISER 7-10 p.m. Friday, Russellville Country Club, 59 Country Club Road, Russellville. Jazz Reunion Band, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and complimentary photo. Tickets: $50. (479) 968-2452.
RUN FOR THE PARKS 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sunday, 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.
SNOW VILLAGE AND TRAIN EXHIBIT Sunday-Dec. 23, Eureka Springs Historical Museum, 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Fridays after Thanksgiving; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; 5-7 p.m. Dec. 21-23. Tickets: $5, children $2. (479) 253-9417.
SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY WORKSHOP 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Whole Hog Cafe, 1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Price: $45. (479) 292-3665.
VERA LLOYD'S FOURTH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Annie B. Wells Campus, 745 Old Warren Road, Monticello. Registration: $15-$30. vlturkeytrot.com or (501) 666-8195.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE Petit Jean Mountain, 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. Made From Scratch hands-on cooking workshops, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1, 8, 15, $15. (501) 727-6243.
Theater
Central Arkansas
GOD'S MAN IN TEXAS through Sunday, 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.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Nov. 27-Dec. 13, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18, military, senior citizens and students over 13 $16. The show is not recommended for children under 13. Donate gently used running shoes for $1 off ticket price. (501) 410-2283.
LOU TELLS A BIG ONE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy company. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.
NIGHT AT THE REP: THE LITTLE MERMAID 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Fundraiser 5 p.m., proceeds toward North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce educational programs. Tickets: $45, includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and adult beverages. (501) 372-5959.
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AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Tickets: $12. (870) 245-5555.
ANNIE 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, 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. Sunday, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $11.60-$14.50. (870) 633-4480.
HAMLET 7 p.m. through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Lyric Theater, 115 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Presented by Ozark Arts Council. Tickets: $12, students and senior citizens $10. (870) 577-4950.
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15, members $10, children $5. (870) 862-5474.
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. Ben Byers, Tragikly White, today. Richie Johnson, Katmandu, Friday. Karen Jr. Brian Nahlen Band, 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. today, $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. Autograph, 8 p.m. today, $12-$15. Andrew Jackson Jihad with Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts, Rozwell Kid, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $10-$12. Devin the Dude, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, $15-$20. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays, $5. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. James Johann, through Saturday. Tim Kidd, Nov. 27-28. 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. Neonsplash Paint Party, 9 p.m. Friday, $25-$50. Robert Earl Keen, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $25, day of show $30. Indie Music Night, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $10. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Tony Furtado, 8 p.m. today; $7, reserved $12. Cereus Bright & Family and Friends, 8:30 p.m. Friday; advance $10, day of show $12. The Revolutioners, DeFrance, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $7. (501) 372-7707.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Aces Wild, Friday. 3rd Degree, Saturday. Cover: $7. Shows start at 10 p.m. (501) 224-7665.
WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Jeremy Pinnell, 9:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 375-8400.
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MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.
Weekend on 11/19/2015