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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Start With Building," a talk by Alex Gilliam, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. "A Little Poetry: The Art of Alonzo Ford," Tuesday-Oct. 25. Delta Exhibition, through Sept. 20. "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.
ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE 601 Main St. Artworks Gallery, Friday-Sept. 27 during run of Macbeth. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, one hour before curtain time and during performances. (501) 378-0405.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. "Americana," Seth Bailey, reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. Fall works by Matt Coburn, Marie Weaver, Loren Bartnicke, Louise Harris. 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. "Outside the Lines," Gene Hatfield, Friday-Dec. 26; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. Arkansas League of Artists juried exhibition, Friday-Oct. 31; awards and reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Reflections in Abstraction," Judy and John Honey, through Sept. 30. 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. Walk, Raffle & Roll Fall Festival, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 19, $10. "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. "Pinafores, Purses & Pigtails," through Sept. 20. "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 James Hayes, Julie Holt, John Kushmaul, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Tyler Arnold," self-titled, Friday-Sept. 30; 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. "Southern Abstraction," through Saturday. 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 Oct. 4. "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.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Interpretations," Brenda Hogan, Nancy Dickens, Tom Tull, today-Monday. 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," continuing. 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. Creativity Arkansas 2015 "Ancestral Landscapes: From Africa to Arkansas," reception with music and refreshments, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Tinkerfest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19. Regular 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. "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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Gallery I: Kate Breakey, Beth Dow, Carol Golemboski, Jamie Johnson, through Sept. 27. Maners/Pappas Gallery: "Recollections," Heidi Hogden, through Sept. 27. Gallery III: "Learning to Fish," Rusty Scruby, through Oct. 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Windows Within," paintings and poetry by Elizabeth Weber, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. September exhibit: Sandra Sell. 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.
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.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. "Sensory Iconoclasts group" through Sept. 26; reception, 6-8 p.m. today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.
THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff."Perceptual Paintings," Matthew Lopas, through Dec. 5. "Exploring the Frontier: Arkansas 1540-1840," through Sept. 26. 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," through Oct. 5. "Warhol's Nature," through Oct. 5. "The Simple Pleasures of Still Life," through Monday. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Sept. 21. 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. "Southern Country Scenes," Ron Taegtmeyer, through Sept. 25. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday or by appointment for group tours. (870) 633-4480.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Patrick Angus: Paintings and Works on Paper," Friday-Dec. 6; 5-7 p.m. today, free for members, $5 for nonmembers. "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; live 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. "Mixing It Up," Marlene Gremillion, Sheliah Halderman and Linda Shearer, through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (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.
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK: FORDYCE BATHHOUSE VISITOR CENTER 369 Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist's Journey," through Sept. 20. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; reception, 5-7 p.m. today. (501) 620-6730.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. September exhibit: Robyn Horn's mixed-media paintings and wood sculptures, cyanotype prints from photographer Beverly Buys' Delta in Blue series, Donnie Copeland and Rebecca Thompson, through Sept. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
LINDA PALMER GALLERY 800-B Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Delta Rediscovered," statewide traveling exhibit, through Sept. 30. Open by appointment. (501) 620-3063.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Tipi Talks with John Two-Hawks, 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 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 works by artists, guest artist Cynthia Schanink, through September. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2740.
OFF THE BEATEN PATH STUDIO TOUR 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20, 30-mile radius of the Stone County Courthouse Square, Mountain View. Self-guided art tour. (870) 615-4825.
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. "Contemporary Folk Art," "It's About Time," through Sept. 30. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, weekends by appointment. 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, today-Oct. 23; reception, 4-6 p.m. today. 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. Square Dance, 2-4 p.m. every Thursday, $4. (501) 255-2045.
Film
Central Arkansas
FRESH FLIX: A STUDENT SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. 17 student short films from around the world including five from Arkansas. Tickets: $8. (501) 374-2615.
MOVIES FOR GROWNUPS 7 p.m. today, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. I'll See You in My Dreams. (501) 296-9955.
ON A QUEST 2 p.m. Sunday, Chenal 9, 17825 Chenal Pkwy. Based on the life of Swami Chinmayananda.Tickets: $10, students $5. (870) 718-6386.
RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. Casablanca, 7 p.m. Friday, $5. Hunting Ground, 7 p.m. Sept. 22, $5. Rocky Horror Picture Show, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, $5. (501) 918-3086.
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EL DORADO FILM FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 17-Sept.19, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $10-$250. (870) 862-5474.
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.
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DINTY W. MOORE 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Stanley Russ Hall, Room 103, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Public reading and book signing. (501) 450-3295.
Music
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ARTS FOUNDATION MUSIC INNOVATORS SERIES 7:30 p.m. today, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Lex Norwood. Tickets: $20. (501) 442-0649.
JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday in September, Riverfront Park. (501) 835-3399.
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GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Woodlands Auditorium, 800 Ponce de Leon Drive, Hot Springs Village. Musical review of 30 Broadway songs. Tickets: $15-$25. (501) 767-4767.
JAZZ EUREKA FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs. Headline show at Eureka Springs Auditorium, 36 S. Main St., Eureka Springs, featuring Joey DeFrancesco. Tickets: $20. (479) 253-7333.
PLAY IT FORWARD CONCERT -- R.J. MISCHO 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Tickets: $5 benefits the Literacy Council of Benton County. kayla.burton@walmart.com or (479) 277-8923.
PRESTON PALMER STUDIOS 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 2015 Harkrider St., Conway. "Up Close With LJ" clinic with Laurence Juber. Tickets: $20, under 18 free with paid adult. Student discount offered. laurencejuber.com or (501) 513-9459.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Hozier, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets: $35. (479) 443-5600.
W. FRANCIS McBETH RECITAL HALL GALA 7:30 p.m. today, Ouachita Baptist University, Mabee Fine Arts Center, Arkadelphia. Reception after concert in the Hammons Gallery. (870) 245-5129.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ACANSA ARTS FESTIVAL 5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sept. 20, various locations. acansaartsfestival.org or (501) 663-2287.
ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND "DINING IN THE DARK" FUNDRAISER 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Noah's Event Venue Ballroom, 21 Rahling Circle. Reception and silent auction. (501) 562-2222.
BACON FEST 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19, State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. 5K at 10 a.m., live music, cooking competition, bacon eating contest, etc. Tickets: advance $5, day of event $10. facebook.com/LittleRockBaconFest or (501) 372-8341.
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.
BISCUITS, BAMBOO & BRUSHES GRAND OPENING noon-6 p.m. Sept. 17, ICM Inc., 1525 Merrill Drive. (501) 517-9074.
CHELSEA CLINTON LECTURE 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Clinton Presidential Center Great Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going! publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
CHI ST. VINCENT WORLD ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AWARENESS DAY 5K FAMILY FUN RUN & WALK 8 a.m. Saturday, North Shore River Walk, North Little Rock. Registration: advance $25, day of event $35. (501) 552-3249.
DON FRANTZ MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21, Country Club of Arkansas, 3 Country Club Circle, Maumelle. Registration: per player $75, per team $300. (501) 374-5015.
DOWNTON ABBEY: CHANGING TIMES, CHANGING FASHION 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30, Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Three-week lecture series. Yslan Hicks, costume designer and University of Arkansas at Little Rock associate professor. (501) 228-0129.
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.
GWATNEY CHEVROLET STARS & STRIPES FOUR-MAN SCRAMBLE 8 a.m. Sept. 21, Southern Oaks Golf Club, 701 Foxwood Drive, Jacksonville. Tickets: teams $300. (501) 241-1943.
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/villageor (501) 907-2697.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. Second Saturday with Rock City Rescue and Master Gardeners of Little Rock, Saturday. (501) 375-2552.
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.
MASCHERA: DECEPTION, MYSTERY AND THE UNKNOWN 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 23,109 & Co., 109 Main St. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $13. paulprater.com or (870) 543-9064.
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18-19, Dunbar Neighborhood. Poetry night, Zumba class, ribbon cutting ceremony. Admission for the Motown Ole Skool Social: advance $15, at the door $20. info@paullaurencedunbarcf.org or (501) 291-3599.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Trade Day/Swap Meet, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19. Craft workshops and lessons; call for schedule and prices. Exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4, children 6-12 $3, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.
RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT Sunday-Sept. 19. Former Little Rock Expo Center, 612 North N. J.P. Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville. Hours: noon-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Donations given to Baptist Health Community Outreach. rhealana.com or (501) 499-0009.
ROCK'N HOT RIDE 7:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Garver LLC, 4701 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock. 140-mile ride to Hot Springs Village and back, MS fundraiser. Tickets: $25. (855) 372-1331.
SHADE CURVE 4-7 p.m. Sunday, NdigoStudio, 124 W. Capitol Ave. Hosted by BARE Arts, panel discussion, food, drinks and networking. Registration: $10. shadecurve.eventbrite.com or (501) 291-6012.
THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month at The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham, Little Rock. (501) 301-8280.
SOUTH MAIN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturday of the month through October, Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 916-9022.
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF ARKANSAS: ONCE UPON A TIME 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza. Food, entertainment, auctions. Tickets: $125. ucpark.org/event or (501) 228-3838.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lectures: Macbeth panel discussion, noon today. "Mr. Smith Goes to Prison: What My Year Behind Bars Taught Me About America's Prison Crisis," Jeff Smith, noon Monday. (501) 683-5239.
A VINTAGE AFFAIR FOR MS 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 17, Union Station, 1400 W. Markham St. Fundraiser to support MS research and programs. Tickets: $100. (501) 663-6767, Extension 35307.
WESTOVER HILLS FARMERS MARKET 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday through September, Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, south parking lot, 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive. (501) 663-6383.
WWE SMACKDOWN, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets $17.50-$102.50. ticketmaster.comor (800) 745-3000.
YOUTH FISHING DERBY Sept. 19, Jacksonville Shooting Complex, 2800 Graham Road, Jacksonville. Registration: 7-8 a.m. Contest: 8-10 a.m. Ages 15 and under. (501) 982-4171.
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CASTING FOR A CURE BASS TOURNAMENT 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 2428 Marina Road, Russellville. online.ccfa.org/BassCure2015 or (501) 317-7611.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER 3 p.m. Friday, Chuck E. Cheese's, 2999 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. (870) 365-6641.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "Savory, Sweet, Sour, Herbal and Spiced Vinegars," learn to make vinegar at home, 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Magnolia Room, $10 members, $25 nonmembers, registration required. (800) 366-4664.
GREAT ARKANSAS CLEANUP 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday-Nov. 1, statewide. (888) 742-8701.
HOT SPRINGS BLUES AND BBQ FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 19-20, Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Live music and BBQ contest. $20. (501) 623-4411 , Extension 497.
HOT SPRINGS BRIDAL, PROM & SPECIAL EVENTS EXPO 2015 1-5 p.m. Sept. 20 at Hot Springs Convention Center, Horner Hall Ballroom, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Admission: $7. (870) 413-1667.
KAYAK FOR A CURE FUNDRAISER FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS 10 a.m. Sunday, Buffalo River, Harrison. (870) 365-6641.
LAKE OUACHITA STATE PARK 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. 60th Anniversary Celebration including Cache Bash VI, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday for geocaching enthusiasts and beginners. (501) 767-9366.
LECTURE WITH GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Benson Auditorium, Harding University, South Blakeney St., Searcy. (501) 279-4497.
OFFICERS DOWN 5K 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 19, Blakely Dam Road, Mountain Pine. Registration at 7:45 a.m. OfficersDown5K.com or (412) 980-0085.
OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST FUNDRAISER 2 p.m. Sept. 12, Elizabeth's Restaurant, 231 E. Main St., Batesville. Performance by Side Street Steppers. Tickets: $30 at the door, $25 in advance. ozarkfilm@wildblue.net or (870) 251-1189.
PETIT JEAN ANTIQUE AUTO SWAP MEET 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 23-26, Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, Morrilton. (501) 727-5427.
THE QUAPAW TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA noon Saturday, Arkansas Post National Memorial, 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett. Traditional dance and singing. (870) 548-2207.
SAVING THE TREE: PRESERVING FAMILY HISTORY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19, Powhatan Courthouse/Powhatan Historic State Park, 31 S. Second St., Powhatan. (870) 878-6521.
TERRY PAUL THODELUPUS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 1 p.m. Saturday, Diamondhead Country Club, 245 Independence Drive, Hot Springs. Four-person scramble. $55. (501) 525-9380.
THE UNEXPECTED MURAL FESTIVAL through Saturday, downtown Fort Smith. unexpectedfs.com or (501) 682-7606.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2952 MEETING 7-8 p.m. today, 1006 N. Thompson St., Springdale. Guest speaker: national director of the Fayetteville Cemetery with an update on services. (479) 601-5539.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY TOUR 11 a.m. Saturday, Titan II ICBM Launch Complex 374-7 Site at Southside in Van Buren County, west side of U.S. 65, about 3.5 miles north of Damascus and one mile south of the South Side Bee Branch School District. Co-sponsored by the Van Buren County Historical Society. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.
WALTON ARTS & IDEAS SERIES "The Identity of the South" 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rogers Conference Center at University of the Ozarks, 415 N. College Ave., Clarksville. Dr. Angie Maxwell, associate professor at the University of Arkansas. (479) 979-1420.
WINSLOW HALF MARATHON AND 5K RUN 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Winslow School, 351 S. U.S. 71, Winslow. Supports local nonprofits. Registration: $30-$65. (479) 236-0160.
Theater
Central Arkansas
A BENCH IN THE SUN through Oct. 3, 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. Special matinee Wednesday. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
DEATHTRAP through Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16. (501) 374-2615.
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.
Around Arkansas
AMADEUS through Sept. 20, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$40. (479) 443-5600.
CABARET Friday-Sept. 27, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Arkansas' Public Theatre production. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $17-$50. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Sept. 18-19. Lawrence Plaza Park, Bentonville. Classical Edge event. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments; concessions available on-site. Donations accepted. theclassicaledge.org or (479) 200-9466.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 7 p.m. Monday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Readings from script, singing, dance combination. Audition packets available at arkansaspublictheatre.org. (479) 631-8988.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Byron, Mister Lucky, today. Richie Johnson, Shannon Boshears, Friday. R&R, Rustenhaven, 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. Mark Poolos, through Saturday. Doug T. Hypnotist, Wednesday-Sept. 19. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $7, Friday-Saturday $10. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. January Noise, Friday. After Eden, Saturday. (501) 224-7665.
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