Weekend Calendar

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. Images to Ponder, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Maple Streets. A combination art and photo show featuring mixed media (501) 993-1234.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "A Little Poetry: The Art of Alonzo Ford," through Oct. 25. Delta Exhibition, through Sunday. "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, through 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. 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, 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. "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. Saturday, $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.

COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. "Art By Design," abstract watercolors by Sandra Marson, through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Pinafores, Purses & Pigtails," through Sunday. "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 221 Second and Center streets. "Tyler Arnold," self-titled, through Sept. 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.

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.

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. September exhibit: "14 Holes of Golf." Giclee giveaway, 7 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006.

LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5813 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Re-Cycle," through Sept. 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. 95th Anniversary Bankhead Highway Military Vehicle Preservation Convoy, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 30. "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. today. 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. Saturday. 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.

Around Arkansas

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. 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.

CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville."Jamie Wyeth," through Oct. 5. "Warhol's Nature," through Oct. 5. "Fish Stories: Early Images of American Game Fish," through Monday. 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.

EUREKA SPRINGS STUDIO TOUR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Eureka Springs. Self-guided tour of 28 artists' work in progress at 17 studios. eurekaspringsstudiotour.org or (479) 244-6636.

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; 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 Sunday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. (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. 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. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 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, 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.

Film

Around Arkansas

EL DORADO FILM FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-11 p.m. today-Saturday, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $10-$250. (870) 862-5474.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BOOK SIGNING 9-11 a.m. Monday, Celebrity Chef Theatre, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute, 13000 Interstate 30; 2-4 p.m. Grand Hall, Pulaski Tech, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Down South: A Collection of Recipes From My Mother, Stephanie Bennett Thompson. (501) 812-2324.

BOOKSMART noon-1 p.m. Sept. 24, Fletcher Library, 823 N. Buchanan St. Liz Smith Russell and H.K. Stewart share tips about publishing. Tickets: $15 includes lunch. Preregistration required. (501) 663-7586.

ESTHER D. NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Sewing and More: learn to weave, 4:30 p.m. today and Sept. 24. Preschool story time: camping stories, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. (501) 457-5038.

Around Arkansas

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Journalist Gene Foreman in residence to give lectures and lead discussions, Wednesday-Sept. 25. uca.edu or (501) 450-5605.

VILLAGE WRITERS' CLUB 1 p.m. Friday, Coronado Community Center, 50 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village. Presentation by Janis Kearney. Tickets: $3. (501) 781-5886.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.

Music

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER MUSIC ARTIST OF DISTINCTION: JON KIMURA PARKER 7-9 p.m. Sept. 29, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $10-$23. (501) 666-1761.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MASTERWORKS 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and 3-5 p.m., Sept. 27 Maumelle Performing Arts Center, 100 Victory Lane, Maumelle. Grieg's Piano Concerto. Tickets: $19-$58. (501) 666-1761.

CHRISTIE CONOVER 4 p.m. Friday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Accompanied by Naoki Hakutani. (501) 664-3600.

JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday in September, Riverfront Park. (501) 835-3399.

RUNAWAY PLANET 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. (501) 821-7275.

SAM CARROLL 6:30 p.m. today, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 918-3086.

SAVE THE STEINWAY 2 p.m. Sept 27, Roosevelt Thompson Auditorium, Central High School, 1500 S. Park St. Welcome home concert with the newly restored 1927 Steinway and Sons grand piano. (501) 374-1957.

SOUNDS IN THE STACKS: A NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES 6:30 p.m. today, Dee Brown Library, 6235 Baseline Road. Performance by Sam Carroll, keyboardist for Rodney Block & The Real Music Lovers. (501) 568-7494.

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN KICKOFF CONCERT 6 p.m. today, Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 day of. dlanders@heartaruw.org or (501) 376-4567.

VOICES IN ACTION COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CHOIR AUDITIONS 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 26 and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Eligibility: children in fourth-sixth grades. $60 monthly fee. ArgentaCommunityTheater.com or (501) 353-1443.

Around Arkansas

801 MEDIA CENTER 7:30 p.m. today, 801 N. A St., Fort Smith. "Arts, Audience & Community Live!" featuring Laurence Juber. Tickets: $35. laurencejuber.com or (479) 719-8931.

ARKADELPHIA CHAMBER PLAYERS 2 p.m. Sunday, McBeth Recital Hall at Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5000.

THE ARTS AT 311 7 p.m. Sept. 24, 311 S. Church St., Jonesboro. KASU-FM, 91.9 Coffeehouse Concert Series. Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin. Admission: $10. (870) 972-2367.

BEATLES AT THE RIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL noon-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Main Street, Walnut Ridge. beatlesattheridge.com or (501) 412-6497.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Smokey and the Mirror, 6 p.m. Sept. 29. (479) 750-2620.

CHRISTIE CONOVER Accompanied by Naoki Hakutani 7 p.m. today, Fine Arts Center, University of Arkansas at Monticello. (870) 460-1060. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oakcliff Baptist Church, 3701 Gary St., Fort Smith. Call Jeri Smith at (479) 452-3143 or (479) 461-1270. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, White Lecture Hall of Robert Burns Building, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. (479) 619-4261.

EDDIE WATKINS JR. 1 p.m. Sunday, Unity Church of the Ozarks, 902 S.W. Second St., Suite E, Bentonville. Tickets: $15. (479) 721-2752.

FERMIN BERNETXEA 8 p.m. Tuesday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Piano recital. (479) 575-4701.

HARDING UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES Administration Auditorium, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Orchid Ensemble blends traditional Chinese music with other styles, 7 p.m. Monday, $3. harding.edu or (501) 279-4343.

LYRIC THEATER 7 p.m. Friday, 113 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Laurence Juber. Tickets: $17.50. laurencejuber.com or (870) 391-3504.

NATHALIE HANDAL 4 p.m. today, Young Auditorium, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5208.

OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Steel Wheels, a Virginia-based quartet, 7 p.m. Friday. Mark Bilyeu and Cindy Woolf, 7 p.m. Sept. 24. Wil Maring and Robert Bowling, 7 p.m. Sept. 26. Tickets: $12. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (870) 269-3851.

PLAY IT FORWARD CONCERT -- R.J. MISCHO 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, 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.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Kid Rock, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, $46-$101. (479) 443-5600.

WYNONNA JUDD AND THE BIG NOISE 7:30 p.m. Friday, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., University of Central Arkansas, Conway. Tickets: $10 for students and children, $23-$40 general admission. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265.'

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND "DINING IN THE DARK" FUNDRAISER 6:30 p.m. today, Noah's Event Venue Ballroom, 21 Rahling Circle. Reception and silent auction. (501) 562-2222.

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. today, ICM Inc., 1525 Merrill Drive. (501) 517-9074.

CHELSEA CLINTON LECTURE 6 p.m. Friday, 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.

DON FRANTZ MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 11:30 a.m. Monday, 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.

FALL JOB FAIR 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Presented by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Central Arkansas Human Resource Association. (501) 378-3807.

JOHN ROSEMOND 7 p.m. Tuesday, Episcopal Collegiate School, 1701 Cantrell Road. Family psychologist and columnist discussion on "Parenting with Love and Leadership." Registration is recommended. episcopalcollegiate.org or (501) 372-1194.

MASCHERA: DECEPTION, MYSTERY AND THE UNKNOWN 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday,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. Friday-Saturday, 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.

RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT through Saturday, Former Little Rock Expo Center, 612 North N. J.P. Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville. Hours: 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.

ROCKIN' THE BALD 6-10 p.m. Friday, Little Rock River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. Local bands Amasa Hines, Mulehead, Good Time Ramblers, and Jeff Coleman perform in honor of 14-year-old cancer survivor Jakob Mueller. Admission: $20, family of four $50; includes dinner from David's Burgers. Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas. rockinthebald.org or (501) 374-1956.

SIX BRIDGES REGATTA Saturday, Arkansas River. All-day event. Rowers will launch from the Arkansas Boathouse Club. Finish line at Junction Bridge. 6BR.org or (501) 831-3125.

SOUTHERN PAWS TRANSPORT FISH FRY AND SILENT AUCTION 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, Hospitality House at Burns Park, 1 Championship Drive, North Little Rock. Fish, shrimp and chicken. Baggo tournament and live music. Tickets: $20. (501) 316-9738.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF ARKANSAS: ONCE UPON A TIME 6 p.m. today, 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. Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant, 6 p.m. Monday. "The Human Rights Crisis on the U.S. Mexico Border, Chelsea Halstead, noon Wednesday. "The Demographics of Wealth," Ray Boshara, 6 p.m. Wednesday. "How Tech Can Create Social Change," Nancy Lublin, noon Sept. 28. "Landmark Decisions: What's on the Docket Next," noon Sept. 30. Alex Eaton, 6 p.m. Sept. 30. (501) 683-5239.

A VINTAGE AFFAIR FOR MS 6:30-9 p.m. today, 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.

YOUTH FISHING DERBY Saturday, Jacksonville Shooting Complex, 2800 Graham Road, Jacksonville. Registration: 7-8 a.m. Contest: 8-10 a.m. Ages 15 and under. (501) 982-4171.

Around Arkansas

BARGAINS ALIVE ON 65 JUNKFEST Wednesday-Sept. 26, from Leslie to Pindall. (870) 448-2557.

CASTING FOR A CURE BASS TOURNAMENT 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 2428 Marina Road, Russellville. online.ccfa.org/BassCure2015 or (501) 317-7611.

THE EXPELLED HAUNTED ATTRACTION 7 p.m.-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday Sept. 26-Oct. 31, Slaughterhouse, 29555 Arkansas 23, Huntsville. Tickets: $13-$26. (479) 466-8556.

GARVAN GARDEN WORKSHOPS Magnolia Room, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Gardening 101: "A Tree in a Tray," 9:30 a.m. Monday, nonmembers $15. Gardening 101: "Bamboo and Nightingale: Secrets of Chinese Brush," 10:30 a.m. Monday, nonmembers $15."Understated Elegance: Ikebana" Workshop, 1 p.m. Monday, nonmembers $50. (800) 366-4664.

HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Pontoon boat sunset tours on Beaver Lake, 5:15 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 24, 5 p.m. Sept. 27; adults $10 plus tax, children ages 6-12 $5 plus tax. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Hikes, nature programs. (479) 789-5000.

HOT SPRINGS BLUES AND BBQ FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 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. Sunday at Hot Springs Convention Center, Horner Hall Ballroom, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Admission: $7. (870) 413-1667.

LECTURE WITH GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Benson Auditorium, Harding University, South Blakeney St., Searcy. (501) 279-4497.

MATILDA AND KARL PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER 1071 Heritage Park Drive, Piggott. Native American Day. Music, food, crafts and activities on history and culture of American Indians, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 26. pfeifferfoundation.com or (870) 598-3228.

MUSIC ICONS: ELVIS PRESLEY COMMEMORATIVE FOREVER STAMP DEDICATION 10 a.m. Friday, Guitar Walk, 109 S.W. Front St., Walnut Ridge. (501) 375-1414.

OFFICERS DOWN 5K 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Blakely Dam Road, Mountain Pine.Registration at 7:45 a.m. OfficersDown5K.com or (412) 980-0085.

PETIT JEAN ANTIQUE AUTO SWAP MEET 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Sept. 26, Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, on Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton. (501) 727-5427.

SAVING THE TREE: PRESERVING FAMILY HISTORY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Powhatan Courthouse/Powhatan Historic State Park, 31 S. Second St., Powhatan. (870) 878-6521.

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. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.

BLOOD AT THE ROOT 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $30, students $15. (501) 353-1443.

BROADWAY BOUND WITH YPA 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Pulaski Academy, 12701 Hinson Road. Workshop for students with Broadway performers Mandy Gonzalez, Destin Owens, Tommy Bracco, Dell Howlett. Young Performers of America event. Cost: $150. youngperformersofamerica.com or (866) 810-0551.

DETOURS 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Philander Smith College M.L. Harris Auditorium, 900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25. (501) 813-0563.

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 Friday-Oct. 4, 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 Sept. 25-Oct. 10. The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. 7th St. Tickets: $16, students and ages 65 and older $12. (501) 374-3761.

Around Arkansas

AMADEUS through Sunday, 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 through 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, Lawrence Plaza Park, Bentonville. Classical Edge event. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments; concessions available on-site. Donations accepted. theclassicaledge.orgor (479) 200-9466.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

THE TRIAL OF GOLDILOCKS, 3-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Bearden Productions Performing Arts Studio, 401 North Maple St., North Little Rock. Child actors ages 6-13. (501) 747-1036.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian Ramsey, Pamela K. Ward, today. Richie Johnson, Almost Infamous, Friday. Alex Summerlin, Raising Grey, 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. Burn Halo, with Heartist, Courage My Love, 7 p.m. today, $10. Comedian Randy Liedtke, 7 p.m. Friday, $12. Alex G, Sea Nanners, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Salsa dancing, 9 p.m. Fridays, $5. (501) 372-1228.

THE LOBBY BAR 320 W. Seventh St. Abrial and Jerry Davidson, 7 p.m. Sunday. (501) 940-4646.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Doug T. Hypnotist, through Saturday. Charlie Weiner, Wednesday-Sept. 26. 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. Tragikly White, Friday. Rocktown Wranglers, Saturday. (501) 224-7665.

Weekend on 09/17/2015

Upcoming Events