Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Ashes in the Fruit Trees," Angela Davis Johnson, through Oct. 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment. (501) 225-5600.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "A Little Poetry: The Art of Alonzo Ford," through Oct. 25. "Inspired by Nature," David Paul Cook, Victoria Harvey, through Oct. 18. "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. Fall works by Matt Coburn, Marie Weaver, Loren Bartnicke, Louise Harris. "Fall Into Arkansas," Friday-Nov. 2; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
ARTISTS AS MENTORS EXHIBIT 11 a.m. weekdays Monday-Oct. 16, State Capitol Rotunda, 500 Woodlane St. (501) 693-6242.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. New works by Elizabeth Weber, Jason McCann, Michael Warrick, Saturday-Oct. 24; reception, 6-9 p.m. 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. "Photographic Arts: African American Studio Photography from the Joshua & Mary Swift Collection." Oct. 9-March 26; reception, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 9. "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. Arkansas League of Artists juried exhibition, through Oct. 31. 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; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 9. 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. A Conversation with TIAA-CREF, noon Oct. 9. (501) 683-5239. "The Anne Frank Tree," opening Friday. "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. "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. Works by Renee Williams and Daniel Broening, through Oct. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Two Boobs Think Pink," through Oct. 27; portion of October sales to Susan G. Komen Foundation. "From the Ground Up," Monday-Nov. 3; reception, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 9. 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 Nov. 14. 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. Trinity Gallery for Arkansas Artists: Contemporary works by Katherine Rutter and Ginny Sims, through Nov. 8. Second Floor Gallery: "PopUp in the Rock: The Exhibit," through Sunday. "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. October exhibit: "Portraits." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Oct. 15. 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 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," Saturday-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.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK HERITAGE CENTER 506 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Great War: Arkansas in World War I," through Oct. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 371-0755.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Legacy of Arkansas' Civil War," multiple speakers, Oct. 10, $15. "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.
ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GALLERY 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. "Retrospective Works of Doris Williamson Mapes," through Nov. 4. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, before and after worship services Sunday. (501) 221-3559.
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. October exhibit: "Beyond the IV Pole: ACH Patients' Artwork." 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, Oct. 10-Dec. 8; reception, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 14; artist talk, 6 p.m. Oct. 14 in Fine Arts Room 161. Gallery III: "Learning to Fish," Rusty Scruby, through Friday. 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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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "Art Educators Show and Sale," through Oct. 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (870) 403-8216.
ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. 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."Jamie Wyeth" and "Warhol's Nature," through Monday. "At the Vanguard of Modernism," Alfred H. Maurer, Oct. 10-Jan. 4. Demonstrations, classes, 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.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "The Story of Faces" art exhibition by Shae House, through Nov. 6; meet the artist, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10. 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 REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Patrick Angus: Paintings and Works on Paper," through Dec. 6. "Man vs. Machine: The Art of Expression and the Wired World," River Valley Invitational, through Nov. 1. 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. "Arkansas Pastel Society" in Magnolia Room, through Oct. 31. 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. "Southern Sojourns," Matthew Hasty, Friday-Oct. 31; reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MENA ART GALLERY 607 Mena St., Mena. Paint-out and photo-shoot, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct 10; reception, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11. How to Paint Beautiful Water: Nancy Taylor Workshop, Oct. 12-14. Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. (479) 394-3880.
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.
REGIONAL ARTS CENTER 321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana. "Art for Everyday: A Celebration of Functional Pottery," through Oct. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. trahc.org or (903) 792-8681.
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. "Within the Landscape," David Mudrinich, Saturday-Oct. 30. 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. Dan Steinhilber exhibition, through Oct. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 450-5793.
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.
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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DANCIN' FOR A CAUSE 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Tickets: $30. (501) 607-1723.
DIAMOND SQUARES WESTERN SQUARE DANCE CLUB 6:30 p.m. every Thursday through Nov. 19. 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.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS JAZZ ENSEMBLE'S FALL MOONLIGHT SERENADE DANCE 8-11 p.m. Oct. 9, Conway Country Club, 555 Country Club Road, Conway. Tickets: $15-$20. (501) 450-5759.
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.
Film
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS'S REEL HISTORY 1-6 p.m. Oct. 10, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. (501) 682-6900.
RON ROBINSON THEATER FALL MOVIES 100 River Market Ave. Sling Shot, Oct. 13. Back to the Future, Oct. 21. Gone With the Wind, Oct. 30. Local Horror/Sci-Fi shorts, Oct. 31. King Kong, Nov. 13. A Christmas Story, Dec. 4. It's A Wonderful Life, Dec. 10. Tickets $5. Shows start at 7 p.m. (501) 320-5715.
SLING SHOT 7 p.m. Oct. 13, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $5. (501) 205-0400.
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THE FIRST BOYS OF SPRING 11 a.m. Oct 10, Horner Hall, Hot Springs Convention Center, 34 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Tickets: $25. (501) 321-2027.
HOT SPRINGS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL Oct. 9-Oct. 18, The Arlington Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: $7.50, day pass $25. (501) 538-2290.
MOVIES ON THE RIVER Saturdays at dusk through Oct. 24, Riverwalk Amphitheater, 405 W. Washington St., Camden. camden.ar.gov/moviesontheriver or (870) 837-5500.
Letters
Central Arkansas
LEGACIES & LUNCH: ARKANSAS SOUNDS GONE BY noon Wednesday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 918-3033.
A PRIZED EVENING: WORTHEN AND PORTER LITERARY AWARD 6 p.m. today, Darragh Center, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 918-3033.
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FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 1900 Tyler St., Conway. Newest University of Central Arkansas writing department faculty members Sandy Longhorn and Jennie Case will share their work, 7 p.m. today. (501) 327-7482.
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. With 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 CHAMBER SINGERS FALL CONCERT: MUSIC OF THE NIGHT 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, St. Edward Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St.; 3 p.m. Oct. 11, St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Advance tickets $15, students $10. At the door tickets $18, students $12. (501) 377-1121.
CHRIS PARKER 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Circle. Keyboardist with Walter Henderson and John Bush Quintet. (501) 821-3060.
DREAMING SOPHIA 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. $15 suggested donation. (501) 821-7275.
MOTLEY CRUE: THE FINAL TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST ALICE COOPER 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $38-$147. (800) 745-3000.
ODYSSEY 8 p.m. Oct. 9, Markham Street Grill & Pub, 11321 W. Markham St. (501) 224-2010.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
ST. LUKE'S FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES CONCERT SERIES 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. ARMusica. Donations accepted to benefit the Thea Foundation. (501) 753-4281.
ST. MARK SANCTUARY CHOIR 6 p.m. Sunday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi Ave. (501) 666-2813.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Faculty voice recital, 3 p.m. Sunday. St. Louis Brass concert, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $10-$15. (501) 569-3294.
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ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 3 p.m. Sunday, Bill Baker Amphitheatre, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison. (870) 391-3159.
BLANCHARD SPRINGS RECREATION AREA 54 Forest Road 1110-A, Fifty-Six. Dave Brancecum concert, 2-3 p.m. Sunday, open session, 3-4. (870) 269-3851.
THE FOUR TOPS 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $31-$39. eacc.edu or (870) 633-4480, Extension 352.
HARDING UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES Administration Auditorium, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Julie Fowlis, 7 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets: $3. harding.edu or (501) 279-4343.
HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 3 p.m. Oct. 11, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Tickets: $12. (501) 984-1678.
LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.
MUSICFEST EL DORADO Friday-Saturday, Union Square, El Dorado. Tickets: $25 each day. (870) 862-4747.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Dennis Stroughmatt, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday; both shows $19.50. Herb Harvest Fall Festival, today-Saturday, one day $70, two days $110.Jimmy Driftwood Tribute Concert, 7 p.m. Saturday. Dutch oven cooking and farmstead cheesemaking, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, $30-$50. Howlin' Brothers, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, $12-$19.50. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (870) 269-3851.
PLAY IT FORWARD CONCERT -- LUKE PRUITT 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Tickets: $5. Proceeds benefit ALS Association. (479) 277-8923.
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 307 Hazel St., Newport. Mary Kay Burton, 7 p.m. Oct. 8. (870) 503-2300.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
THIRD COAST PERCUSSION WITH UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS MUSIC STUDENTS 11 a.m. Saturday, Simon Park, 10 Lower Ridge Road, Conway. (501) 450-3293.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ANGEL ONE 5K/10K 8 a.m. Saturday, Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two Rivers Park Road. 5K $25, 10K $35. Proceeds help families with travel costs to Arkansas Children's Hospital. Register online by Friday. angelone5k.comor (501) 364-4234.
ARKANSAS CHALLENGE WARRIOR BIKE RIDE 8 a.m. Oct. 10, Clinton Presidential Center and Park, 1200 President Clinton Ave. 24-mile ride organized by the Arkansas Freedom Fund for Arkansas Veterans. (501) 517-5338.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PUMPKIN PATCH noon-6 p.m. Sunday-Oct. 31, Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive. Pumpkins of all sizes for sale. (501) 225-9231.
AUTUMN IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Oct. 9, Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park, 11411 Baseline Road. Storytelling, pumpkin patch, hayride. Cost: $5-$8. (501) 455-3750.
BEGINNING BRIDGE LESSONS 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 4,Curtis Finch Bridge House, 7415 Indiana Ave. Classes: $80. littlerockbridgehouse.org or (501) 224-7266.
BERNICE GARDENS FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, Bernice Gardens, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.
BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY DRIVE AND FUNDRAISER 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, St. Theresa's Church, 6219 Baseline Road and St. Edward Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St. (501) 413-0258.
CAMP ALDERSGATE FISH FRY noon-3 p.m. Oct. 11 at Camp Aldersgate, 2000 Aldersgate Road. Tickets: $15, children 6 and under free. campaldersgate.net/fishfry or (501) 225-1444.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS DUCKS UNLIMITED BANQUET 5:30 p.m. today, The Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Food and drink, auction and raffle. Tickets: $40, couples $60, children 16 and under $25. Purchase tickets online. ducks.org/eventsor (501) 249-7901.
CUPCAKES FOR GOODNESS SAKE 2-4 p.m. Oct. 11, CareLink Community Kitchen, 2400 Pike Ave., North Little Rock. Cupcakes, champagne, beer floats from Diamond Bear Brewing Co., raffle and silent auction. Tickets: $20, ages 4-12 $10, 3 and under free. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. (501) 688-7475.
EVENING BAG EVENT 6-8 p.m. today, Esse Purse Museum, 1510 S. Main St. Tickets: $50. (501) 244-9740.
FESTIVAL OF WINES 6 p.m. today, Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. Tickets: advance $60, at door $75. Must be 21 or over. (501) 707-6600.
GHOST HUNTING CLASS AND INVESTIGATION 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 8, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Tickets: $25. Advance registration required. (501) 907-6670, Extension 3407.
HAWGS FOR A CAUSE 6-10 p.m. today, Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled Multipurpose Center, 105 E. Roosevelt Road, North Little Rock. Tickets: $50. (501) 801-3646.
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.
HIGH COTTON ON THE BAYOU FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Scott Plantation Settlement, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Features turn-of-the-century plantation buildings, heritage skills, games, vendors. Admission: $3. (501) 351-0300.
HOG ON THE HILL BBQ COOK-OFF & DESSERT BAKE-OFF 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 11, Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive. (501) 225-9231.
LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
LITTLE ROCK PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL noon-6 p.m. Oct. 11, Clinton Presidential Center Front Grounds, 1200 President Clinton Ave. (479) 274-0231.
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.
MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.
MEET THE MAESTRO 6-8 p.m. Friday, Cantrell Gallery, 8206 Cantrell Road. Wine and cheese reception, meet Little Rock Wind Symphony music director Israel Getzov. (501) 666-0777.
PUMPKIN PATCH through Oct. 31. First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Proceeds to benefit mission trips, spiritual retreats and local missions. Hours: 10 a.m.-dark Monday-Saturday, noon-dark Sunday. (501) 835-2201.
ROLLER DERBY MASH-UP 7 p.m. Saturday, Skate World, 6512 Mabelvale Cut Off Road. Star Wars -themed roller derby. $10. (501) 758-9269.
ST. MARK'S SHRIMP BOIL 5-9 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St. Entertainment by the Greasy Greens. Benefits St. Francis House. Tickets: $30, children $15. (501) 225-4203.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY TOURS noon Friday, White-Baucum House, 201 S. Izard St. (501) 324-9880.
SHERWOOD FEST 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sherwood Forest, 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood. Live music, Sherwood Rotary Club's Conquer the Climb 5K, Cute Kids contest, archery contest, dance teams, kid zone and more. cityofsherwood.net or (501) 833-0476.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lecture and book signing: Not a Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson, Kent Babb, noon today. "A Personal Journey Through the Politics of Higher Education in the South," Dan Jones, 6 p.m. today. Stephanie Schriock, president of Emily's List, 6 p.m. Monday. (501) 683-5239.
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ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Community Center, 9238 Sulphur Springs Road, Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.
ARTSFEST through Saturday, Conway, various locations. artsinconway.org or (501) 472-5037.
BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesday, Farris Center, University of Central Arkansas, Bruce Street, Conway. Tickets: $15, children $5. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265.
CONWAY ARTSFEST through Saturday, Conway. Workshops, exhibitions and music. List of events listed at artsinconway.org. Tickets prices vary. (501) 472-5037.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER 3-10 p.m. Oct. 9, Chuck E. Cheese's, 1200 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith. (870) 365-6641.
THE EXPELLED HAUNTED ATTRACTION 7-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 31, Slaughterhouse, 29555 Arkansas 23, Huntsville. Tickets: $13-$26. (479) 466-8556.
FLEA MARKET AND YARD SALE, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 9-10, Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Road, Hot Springs. (501) 623-3267.
FRESH START ART AUCTION 7-9 p.m. Saturday, The Grand at 117, 117 W. Walnut, Rogers. Hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter. Tickets: $50. nwaws.org or (479) 246-0353, Extension 140.
GREAT ARKANSAS CLEANUP 8:30 a.m.-noon through Nov. 1, statewide. (888) 742-8701.
HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Pontoon boat sunset tours on Beaver Lake, 5 p.m. Oct. 8, 4:45 p.m. Oct. 11 and 18, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 25; adults $10 plus tax, children ages 6-12 $5 plus tax. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Hikes, nature programs. (479) 789-5000.
LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Guided Overnight Kayaking Adventure, Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 24-25, $85, $40 kayak rentals, $15 camping gear rental. (501) 767-9366.
LAKE SARACEN FALL FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Saturday, Saracen Landing Farmers Market, 200 Lake Saracen Drive, Pine Bluff. Sweet potato pie bake-off, pumpkin carvings, face painting, arts and crafts. (870) 536-0920.
LESLIE MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 9 and10, downtown Leslie. Sponsored by Leslie Area Merchants Association and Early Arkansaw Reenactors Association. (870) 448-2557.
THE NATIONAL CIRCUS AND ACROBATS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $23-$40, children and students $10, free for UCA students with valid ID. (501) 450-3265.
OLDE TOWNE STREET FAIR 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 212 W. Barraque St., Pine Bluff. Book fair, pictorial history, Imagination Library, food, crafts, games, car and motorcycle shows. (870) 718-5330.
OUACHITA HOSTA AND SHADE PLANT SOCIETY 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Magnolia Room, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Speaker Judy Groover. (501) 318-0288.
OZARK FOLK FESTIVAL Wednesday-Oct. 10, Eureka Springs. Music, food, parade, family activities, headliner Rita Coolidge. Costs for some events. ozarkfolkfestival.com or (479) 253-7333.
PREVIEW PARTY FOR SOUTHERN LIVING CUSTOM BUILDER PROGRAM SHOWCASE HOME 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8, 375 Yale Drive, Conway. Tickets: $15-$50. (501) 730-5048.
SISSY NIGHT 7-9 p.m. today, The Expelled Haunted Attraction, 29555 Arkansas 23, Huntsville. No actors. All overhead lights on. Tickets: $8. (479) 466-8556.
SLAUGHTER PEN JAM Friday-Sunday, 2400 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Mountain Bike Festival. slaughterpenjam.com or (479) 464-7275.
SPAGHETTI DINNER AND BAZAAR 11 a.m. Sunday, St. Francis Catholic Church, 33223 Arkansas 300, Little Italy. Celebrating Little Italy's centennial. Cost: $12, children over 5 $5. (501) 603-0128.
STORYFEST 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. $15 at the door. (501) 884-4202.
TRASH BASH 8 a.m. Saturday cleanup event for Lake Catherine, Lake Hamilton and the Ouachita River. Participants trade collected bags of litter for raffle tickets and get free lunch and admission into Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. arkansastrashbash.org or (501) 321-6743.
TURKEY SHOOT & OUTDOOR EXPO 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Northeast Benton County Volunteer Fire Department-EMS Station 1, 14639 S. Wimpy Jones Road, Garfield. Barbecue lunch for $9. (479) 359-3134.
VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10, Steel Creek Acupuncture, 840 N. Pollard St., Fayetteville. (479) 301-2307.
WALTON ARTS & IDEAS SERIES 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rogers Conference Center, University of the Ozarks, 415 N. College Ave., Clarksville. "The State of Hate and Extremism in the U.S.," Lecia Brooks. (479) 979-1420.
Theater
Central Arkansas
A BENCH IN THE SUN through Saturday, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
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.
PUSS IN BOOTS through Sunday, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $12.50, members $10. (501) 372-4000.
THE SHAPE OF THINGS 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 10, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, students and ages 65 and older $12. (501) 374-3761.
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FOUR BY TENN 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, Fort Smith Little Theater, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $5. (479) 783-2966.
LOVE FROM A STRANGER Oct 8-18, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students $5. (501) 315-5483.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
BRIGADOON 6-9 p.m. Friday and 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sally Riggs Insalaco Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Singing and dancing. Rehearsals start Jan. 11. Production Feb. 10-20. argentacommunitytheater.com or (501) 353-1443.
WEEKEND THEATER 10 a.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. The Foreigner production dates: Fri.-Sun. Dec. 4-Dec. 20. Standing on Ceremony production dates: Fri.-Sat. Jan. 15-Jan. 30. weekendtheater.org and (501) 374-3761.
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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET 6 p.m. Oct 12-13, Callaway Theatre, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Production dates: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6. (501) 862-5474.
RUMORS 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Fort Smith Little Theater, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Production: Nov. 12-Nov. 22. Cold readings from script. (479) 719-0774.
WHITE CHRISTMAS 7 p.m. Oct. 12-13, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Production dates: Dec. 3-13. (501) 315-5483.
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. Smokey, Mayday by Midnight, today. Richie Johnson, Ramona & The Soul Rhythms, Friday. Ben Byers, Karla Case 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. 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. Aaron Lewis, Jason Cassidy, Cody Cook, 9 p.m. today, $40. Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds, 7 p.m. Friday. Jose Gonzalez, Ryley Walker, 8 p.m. Sunday, $15. Manchester Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Monday, $17.50. Meg Myers, Jarryd James, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $15. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays, $5. (501) 372-1228.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Mike Stanley, through Saturday. 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. Young Dro, Rod D, Young Freq, Errol Westbrook, 607, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $20, day of show $30, VIP $50. (501) 823-0090.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Dirty Lindsey, Friday. Raising Grey, Saturday. Cover: $7. Shows start at 10 p.m. (501) 224-7665.
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MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays. 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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