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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Revelation," exhibition by Virmarie DePoyster, Dec. 3-Jan. 4; reception, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (501) 225-5600.
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.orgor (501) 372-4000.
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.
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 today. 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. "Pressure: Representing Printmakers," through Dec. 24. 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.
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 Sunday. 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." Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "First Call: American Posters of World War I," through Monday. "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. Open House and Say It Ain't Say's Sweet Potato Pie Contest, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 6. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Building Buddies," through May 15. "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. Saturday. 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, through Feb. 8. 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 Monday. 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. 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 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. "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 Monday. 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 Monday. 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.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek, Fairfield Bay. New artworks by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, stained glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. "Batesville in the Civil War," through Monday. (870) 793-2121.
PAINTING BY HEART 6-8 p.m. Monday, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite 1, Conway. Taught by Bonnie McKay. Price: $45 includes supplies for one acrylic painting and box supper. (501) 205-1922.
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. Sunday. "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. 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. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. art-ed.org or (479) 474-7767.
Dance
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THE NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday 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. Sunday, 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. The Zyndall Wayne Rainey Band, Saturday. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
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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BARKING WATER7-8 p.m. Dec. 9, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Filmmaker Sterlin Harjo takes viewers on a road trip through his own personal Oklahoma, followed by discussion. (479) 657-2335.
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. Tuesday, 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.
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.
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 ACCORDION ASSOCIATION 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month, Franke's Cafeteria, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 228-7166.
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 CHAMBER SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT: THE PEACE OF CHRISTMAS 7 p.m. Dec. 11-12, 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St. (501) 377-1121.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRITY KARAOKE 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets $20-$40. Presented by Roadrunner Convenience Stores benefiting Youth Home. ticketmaster.com or (501) 975-9000.
LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB Thompson Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock, 1818 Reservoir Road. Jon Brooks, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets: $15, students $8 with ID. littlerockfolkclub.org or (501) 663-0634.
LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY PRESENTS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 10, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Tickets: $10, senior citizens $8, students free. (501) 666-0777.
THE MESSIAH 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, First Pentecostal Church, 1401 Calvary Road, North Little Rock. Excerpts performed by the Arkansas Choral Society, the University of Arkansas at Monticello Concert Choir and members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20. (501) 376-8484.
TOBYMAC 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon and Hollyn. Tickets: $19.75-$69.75. ticketmaster.com or (501) 975-9000.
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CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5, 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Greene Chapel, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Hendrix College Choir. Reservations required. (501) 450-1495.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Lily Peter Auditorium, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. warfieldconcerts.com or (870) 338-6474, Extension 1373.
CHRISTMAS POPS: SING WITH THE SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, El Dorado Conference Center, 311 S. West Ave., El Dorado. Christmas carols and sacred choruses. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older $15, students $10, children kindergarten-grade 12 $5. southarkansassymphony.org or (870) 862-0521.
GUY PENROD 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5, Grace Baptist Church, 2409 W. New Hope Road, Rogers. Tickets: $15, artist's circle $25. (479) 636-5269.
JOHN TWO-HAWKS AND JOHANNA KURKETA 7-8 p.m. Dec. 3, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Familiar holiday songs performed in Finnish, Lakota and English. Tickets: $10, Crystal Bridges Museum members free. (479) 657-2335.
MADRIGAL FEASTE 7 p.m. Dec. 3-5, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Music, dance and short plays representing the Renaissance era in Great Britain. Tickets: $40, ASU faculty, staff and students $35. Deadline Tuesday. (870) 972-2781.
SOMEWHERE SOUTH OF ST. SOMEWHERE 6-10 p.m. Dec. 4, Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House, 491 N. Razorback Road, Fayetteville. Jimmy Buffett tribute concert to support Youth Bridge's efforts against bullying. Tickets: $55. (479) 575-9471.
THANKSGIVING GOSPEL CONCERT 7 p.m. today, White Oak Theatre, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Tickets: $10. (870) 269-3871.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS BAND EXTRAVAGANZA 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Marching Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. Suggested $10 donation. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Michael McDonald Holiday, 7 p.m. Tuesday, $40-$70. Pat Martino Trio, 7 and 9 p.m. Dec. 4, $13-$28. A Very SoNA Christmas Concert, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, $8. The Snowman: A Family Concert, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, $8. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
MERRY AND BRIGHT HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 3-6 p.m. Saturday, The Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway. Pictures with Santa, 3-5 p.m., hot cocoa, $5 donation to Make-A-Wish gets free Chenal 9 IMAX movie pass. Tree lighting and presentation, 5:30 p.m. chenalshopping.com or (501) 821-5552.
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.
WALK THROUGH HAUNTED HISTORY 7 p.m. Saturdays through November, Old State House, 300 W. Markham St. Walking tour of haunted areas in downtown Little Rock. Cost: $18, $30 for two. walkhauntedhistory.comor (443) 914-2868.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 31 except Thanksgiving and Christmas, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Santa Nights at Holiday Lights, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7-10 and 14-17. Tickets: $15, ages 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.
JINGLE DOG PUP PARADE 5 p.m. Monday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Cost: $15, per dog $5, children 6-12 $5. (501) 366-4664.
SNOW VILLAGE AND TRAIN EXHIBIT through Dec. 23, Eureka Springs Historical Museum, 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; 5-7 p.m. Dec. 21-23. Tickets: $5, children $2. (479) 253-9417.
UNITY RESTORATION SERVICE 5:30 p.m. Saturday, First Trinity Church of God in Christ, 800 S. Catalpa St., Pine Bluff. Special service in honor of all local veterans. (870) 540-6679.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE Petit Jean Mountain, 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. Made From Scratch hands-on cooking workshops, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 15, $15. (501) 727-6243.
Theater
Central Arkansas
NIGHT AT THE REP: THE LITTLE MERMAID 7 p.m. Tuesday, 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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ANNIE 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $28-$72. (479) 443-5600.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $31-$39. (870) 663-4480 Extension 214.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL7-9 p.m. Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, King Opera House, 410 Main St., Van Buren. Tickets: advance $5, children $4; at the door $6, children $5. (479) 235-8422.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. 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.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Tim Kidd, Friday-Saturday. Cowboy Bill Martin, Wednesday-Dec. 5. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Showtimes: 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. Ryan Bingham, Jamestown Revival, 8 p.m. Tuesday; advance $20, day of show $25. (501) 823-0090.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Mayday by Midnight, Friday. Dirty Lindsey, Saturday. Cover: $7. Shows start at 10 p.m. (501) 224-7665.
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