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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Ashes in the Fruit Trees," Angela Davis Johnson, through Monday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 225-5600.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art," Oct. 16-Jan 17. "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.org or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Fall works by Matt Coburn, Marie Weaver, Loren Bartnicke, Louise Harris. "Fall Into Arkansas," through Nov. 2. 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 through 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, through Oct. 24. 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," Friday-March 26; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "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. Friday. 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 Friday. (501) 683-5239. "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.
ERIC FREEMAN STUDIO AND GALLERY 708 W. Charles Bussey Ave. "The Afterglow Edition" Art Show and Sale, 5-8 p.m. Friday. ericleonfreeman.com or (501) 350-5629.
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.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 W. Fourth St., North Little Rock. "The Essence of Jazz," Angela R. Green, through Oct. 30; open house, 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 837-1342.
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," through Nov. 3; reception, 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 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. "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.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Trey McCarley, through Oct. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
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.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK HERITAGE CENTER 506 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Great War: Arkansas in World War I," through Friday. 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, Saturday, $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.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Holiday open house, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.
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.
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. 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, Saturday-Dec. 8; reception, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday; artist talk, 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fine Arts Room 161. Gallery III: "Learning to Fish," Rusty Scruby, through Wednesday. 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. Round About Artist Studio Tour, self-guided driving tour to the studios of local artists, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 18. "Art Educators Show and Sale," through Saturday. 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 Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Works by Bill Rowe and Faculty Biennial, through Nov. 11. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-3471.
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 FAIR ON THE SQUARE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17, Heber Springs Courthouse Square, Heber Springs. heber-springs.com or (501) 362-1672.
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. Science on the Move, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. "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."At the Vanguard of Modernism," Alfred H. Maurer, Saturday-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. Saturday. 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, through Oct. 31. 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. Saturday; reception, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. How to Paint Beautiful Water: Nancy Taylor Workshop, Monday-Wednesday. 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. Music, stories and wisdom with John Two-Hawks, 5:30 p.m. Saturday. "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, through 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.
Film
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS'S REEL HISTORY 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. (501) 682-6900.
MOVIES AT MACARTHUR: ALIVE DAY MEMORIES: HOME FROM IRAQ 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, MacArthur Museum, 503 E. Ninth St., Second floor. Parental discretion is advised. (501) 376-4602.
RON ROBINSON THEATER FALL MOVIES 100 River Market Ave. SlingShot, Tuesday. 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.
SLINGSHOT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $5. (501) 205-0400.
TALE OF PRINCESS KAGUYA 2 p.m. Oct. 17, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets $5. (501) 205-0400.
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THE FIRST BOYS OF SPRING 11 a.m. Saturday, Horner Hall, Hot Springs Convention Center, 34 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Tickets: $25. (501) 321-2027.
HOT SPRINGS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL Friday-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
RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.
ROCKTOWN SLAM 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Poetry slam. Cover: $5. Competition fee: $10. (501) 541-0681.
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FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY 900 W. Tyler St., Conway. Debut of Garapaima: A Monster Fish Novel, Mark Spitzer, 7 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 327-7482.
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 CHAMBER SINGERS FALL CONCERT: MUSIC OF THE NIGHT 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Edward's Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St.; 3 p.m. Sunday, St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Advance tickets $15, students $10. At the door tickets $18, students $12. (501) 377-1121.
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 MASTERWORKS 7:30 Oct. 17 and 3 Oct. 18, Maumelle Performing Arts Center, 100 Victory Lane, Maumelle. Guest conductor Imre Pallo. Dvorak's Symphony No. 8. Tickets: $19-$58; students/active military $10. (501) 666-1761.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY POPS LIVE! CIRQUE MUSICA 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and 3-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Connor Performing Arts Center, 12701 Hinson Road. Tickets: $19-$58. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
CHRIS PARKER 7 p.m. today, Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Circle. Keyboardist with Walter Henderson and John Bush Quintet. (501) 821-3060.
DREAMING SOPHIA 7 p.m. today, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. $15 suggested donation. (501) 821-7275.
LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Inaugural concert with new music director Israel Getzov. Admission: $10, ages 65 and older $8, students free. lrwindsymphony.org or (501) 666-0777.
MILLER-PORFIRIS DUO 7:30 p.m. today, Parish Hall, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi. "Return to the Old Country" violinists Anton Miller and Rita Porfiris. Presented by the Chamber Music Society. Admission: $30; students free. chambermusiclr.com or (501) 993-5832.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Patrick Henry Hays Center, 401 W. Pershing, North Little Rock. "A Cornucopia of Music." nlrcommunityband.com or (501) 758-2576.
ODYSSEY 8 p.m. Friday, Markham Street Grill & Pub, 11321 W. Markham St. (501) 224-2010.
ORGAN CONCERT 8 p.m. Oct. 16, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. Benefiting Out of the Woods Animal Rescue of Arkansas. Brian Jones, organ. Bruce Adami, piano and organ. Donations accepted. (501) 372-2512.
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CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES 7:30 p.m. Saturday, El Dorado Conference Center, 311 S. West Ave., El Dorado. Presented by James Owen. Performed with South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older $15, college students $10, children kindergarten-grade 12 $5. (870) 862-0521.
THE FOUR TOPS 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 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. Julie Fowlis, 7 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets: $3. harding.eduor (501) 279-4343.
HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Tickets: $12. (501) 984-1678.
MADDIE & TAE 7 p.m. Oct 21, Vada Sheid Community Development Center, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Tickets: risers $15, floor $20. (800) 965-9324.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY Mabee Fine Arts Center's McBeth Recital Hall, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Faculty recital with Dr. Justin Isenhour and Dr. Adam Haas, 7:30 p.m. Monday. (870) 245-5563.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Dutch oven cooking and farmstead cheesemaking, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, $30-$50. Howlin' Brothers, 7 p.m. Saturday, $12-$19.50. Admission unless otherwise indicated: $12. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (870) 269-3851.
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 307 Hazel St., Newport. Mary Kay Burton, 7 p.m. today. (870) 503-2300.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Jackson Browne, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, $31-$71. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS CHALLENGE WARRIOR BIKE RIDE 8 a.m. Saturday, 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. through 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. through Friday, Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park, 11411 Baseline Road. Storytelling, pumpkin patch, hayride. Cost: $5-$8. (501) 455-3750.
BAZAAR AND CHILI SUPPER 2-8 p.m. Oct. 16 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17, First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Benefits United Methodist Women missions. Chili supper, 5 p.m. Oct. 16, $6; family of 4, $20; chili dog, $4; slice of pie, $3. nlrfumc.org or (501) 835-2201.
BEER AND CHEER 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Stone's Throw Brewery, 402 E. Ninth St. Arkansas Chamber Singers fall fundraiser. Cost: $50. ar-chambersingers.org or (501) 377-1121.
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.
COMBAT PAPER PROJECT WORKSHOP Oct. 15-17, MacArthur Museum, 503 E. Ninth St. History of Papermaking, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 15; Textile Pulping 4-8 p.m. Oct. 16; Workshop Creative Content and Creative Nonfiction Writing for Veterans reading, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 17. (501) 376-4602.
CUPCAKES FOR GOODNESS SAKE 2-4 p.m. Sunday, 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.
DOGTOWN DOWNHILL DERBY 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17, Argenta District, Eighth and Main streets, North Little Rock. Soapbox derby race. Food trucks, Dogtown T-shirts, pet photo booth. Benefits North Little Rock Animal Shelter. (501) 771-8200.
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN ANNUAL LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19, Doubletree Hotel, 424 W. Markham St. Honoring Tjuana Byrd, Dr. Bobby Roberts, Dr. Joe Thompson. Tickets: $50. aradvocates.org or (501) 371-9678 Extension 103.
GHOST HUNTING CLASS AND INVESTIGATION 6:30-10 p.m. today, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Tickets: $25. Advance registration required. (501) 907-6670, Extension 3407.
GOVERNOR'S CULINARY CHALLENGE 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 19, The Capital Hotel, 111 W. Markham St. Gourmet bites from eight Arkansas chefs, signature cocktails from local mixologists, and jazzy tunes by Dr. Danny Fletcher and company. Tickets: $100. Benefits Thea Foundation Scholarships. governorsculinarychallenge.com or (501) 379-9512.
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.
HARVESTFEST 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 17, Kavanaugh Boulevard from Walnut Street to Monroe Street. Local vendors and several bands performing. (501) 607-0796.
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.
HOG ON THE HILL BBQ COOK-OFF & DESSERT BAKE-OFF 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive. (501) 225-9231.
JOLT CYBER SECURITY HACKATHON noon Oct. 17-noon Oct. 18, The Venture Center, 107 E. Markham St. Tickets: $15 students, $35 general admission. venturecenter.co or (501) 404-9875.
JONATHAN KARL 6:30 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. ABC News' chief White House correspondent presents Central Arkansas Library System's Heiskell Distinguished Lecture. Reservations appreciated. (501) 918-3000.
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. Sunday, 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.
LOCALLY LABELED 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Ottenheimer Market Hall, 400 President Clinton Ave. Festival featuring locally owned breweries, wineries and distillery. Must be 21 years old or older to attend. (501) 376-4781.
MIRACLE MILE POKER RUN AND ATV GIVEAWAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Doug Reynolds Suzuki, 9800 Interstate 30. Poker run, bike wash, silent auction. Cost: $5 per sheet. (501) 562-6229.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.
OUTLETS OF LITTLE ROCK 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. VIP Preview Night, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 15, $20, 100 percent of ticket sales go to local charities. Grand Opening Oct. 16-18. Ribbon cutting, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 16. "Looks for Less" fashion show hosted by Carson Kressley, 3 p.m. Oct. 17. Family Fun Day, activities include face painting, stilt walkers, and music, noon-2 p.m. Oct. 18. outletsoflittlerock.com or (501) 455-9100.
PANTRY CREST FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Oct. 17, The Pantry Crest, 722 N. Palm St. Open noon-midnight during Harvestfest. Full dinner menu all day, Street Fair Sausages, Lost 40 Oktoberfest on draft. littlerockpantry.comor (501) 725-4945.
PRESERVATION LIBATIONS 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Hardin & Grace Law Firm, 500 Main St., North Little Rock. Beer, wine, and Halloween-themed snacks. Tour of the building. (501) 372-4757.
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.
SOUTH MAIN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 916-9022.
TALES OF THE CRYPT 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Holly Cemetery, 1200 S. Broadway. Living history tour with Parkview Arts-Science Magnet High School students portraying Arkansans who have helped shape Little Rock. Donations accepted. (501) 447-2362.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Lessons from the Kansas City Latino Community: Building Philanthropy for College Education," Ramon Murgula, noon Friday. Panel discussion: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, noon Oct. 15. (501) 683-5239.
THE WILDS OF WILD RIVER COUNTRY through Nov. 1, Wild River Country, 6820 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock. Haunted mazes, Not recommended for children under 13. Hours: 7-11 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 22 and 29, 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays through Oct. 30, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 1. Admission: $18.09 plus tax. wildrivercountry.com or (501) 753-8600.
Around Arkansas
ARKANSAS'S HAUNTED HISTORY Shelle Stormoe presents a program exploring the ghost stories and folklore associated with historic Arkansas buildings and sites. 5 p.m. Monday, Columbia County Library, 220 E. Main St., Magnolia; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Max Milam Library, 619 Aplin St., Perryville; 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Carlisle Public Library, 105 E. Fifth St., Carlisle. (501) 324-9880.
COMMUNITY ART PROJECT 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Scott Family Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville. Part of Tinkerfest. (479) 273-1329.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER 3-10 p.m. Friday, 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. Friday-Saturday, Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Road, Hot Springs. (501) 623-3267.
LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Guided Overnight Kayaking Adventure, Saturday-Sunday and Oct. 24-25, $85, $40 kayak rentals, $15 camping gear rental. (501) 767-9366.
LESLIE MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 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. today, 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.
NECROMANSION 7 p.m.-midnight Thursday-Saturday through Oct. 31, 9905 Arkansas 5, Cabot. Haunted House. Admission: $12. (501) 666-1313.
OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. Fall Family Day: make and sample homemade ice cream, cheese, butter, and cracklins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Adults $3, seniors $2, children $1. oirm.org or (870) 793-2121.
OZARK FOLK FESTIVAL through Saturday, 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. today, 375 Yale Drive, Conway. Tickets: $15-$50. (501) 730-5048.
STORYFEST 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. $15 at the door. (501) 884-4202.
VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Steel Creek Acupuncture, 840 N. Pollard St., Fayetteville. (479) 301-2307.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday. Cane Hill College, 14219 College Road, Cane Hill. Co-sponsored by Historic Cane Hill. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.
Theater
Central Arkansas
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.
THE SHAPE OF THINGS 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, students and ages 65 and older $12. (501) 374-3761.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET 6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Callaway Theatre, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Production dates: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6. (501) 862-5474.
WHITE CHRISTMAS 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Production dates: Dec. 3-13. (501) 315-5483.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Greg Madden, Mister Lucky, today. Richie Johnson, Ghost Town Blues Band, Friday. Shannon McClung, Shari Bales, 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.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Christine Stedman, through Saturday. Jersey, Wednesday-Oct. 17. 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. Aces Wild, Friday. 3rd Degree, Saturday. Cover: $7. Shows start at 10 p.m. (501) 224-7665.
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