Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Collectors Show and Sale, through Jan. 8. "Little Dreams in Glass and Metal: Enameling in America, 1920 to the Present," and "Glass Fantasies: Enamels by Thom Hall," through Dec. 31. "Art Together" for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. "Foundation Collection" and "Masterworks," continuing. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Holiday open house with works by Bob Snider, Michelle Moore, Diana Shearon, Doug Gorrell and Holly Tilley, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. David Mudrinich, through Dec. 24. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Fourth of July and Other Things," Diana L. Shearon, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday and Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Beatles!" through April 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and older, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. Latino Art Project: "Cronicas de lo Efimero, Drawings and Paintings," Maria Botti-Villegas, through today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "Landscapes Unmasked: Watercolor and Oil Paintings," Mason Archie, Wade Hampton, Dean Mitchell, through Dec. 21. Reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 9. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Personal Rituals," Amanda Heinbockel, Marianne Nolley, Brianna Peterson, through Sunday. Nog-off, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 9. "A Diamond in the Rough: 75 Years of Historic Arkansas Museum," through February. 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. December exhibit: "Religious Art." Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Magnificent Me!" through April 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "True Faith, True Light: The Devotional Art of Ed Stilley," through early 2018. 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." 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Senior Exhibitions: Gallery III through Dec. 12, Gallery I Saturday-Dec. 12. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "In Memory of Amy Edgington: Collage Artists of Arkansas," through Dec. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.
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ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Potpourri 2016: Celebrating Excellence, 7-10 p.m. Friday, tickets: $60; 6-10 p.m. Saturday, tickets: $100; $150 for both nights. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Studio, through Jan. 7. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.
BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall, Room 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Senior show, through today. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Distinguished Speaker Series: Nick Cave, 7-8 p.m. Friday, $10. "Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies: The Road to the White House," through Jan. 9. The Art of American Dance, through Jan. 16. Seated Woman in Chemise, Pablo Picasso, through July 2017. Demonstrations, classes, art talks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. "Structural Landscapes," Jeff Horton, through Dec. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
FIRST SECURITY BANK 112 Volunteer Parkway, Clinton. "One-Woman Art exhibit," Ellen Kelly, through Jan. 9. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 745-2600.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Jason Sacran, Feb. 11. "Pulled, Pressed and Screened: Important American Prints," through Jan. 5. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human models and studio space provided, bring 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. "Brushwood Dance," Gary Smith, Garden Grounds, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE IN HOT SPRINGS Friday-Sunday, various art galleries around Hot Springs. Art demos, book signings, ornament paintings, special readings, activities for children, refreshments, entertainment. (501) 545-6960.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "Native American Conversations: A Brief Discussion of History, Politics and Culture," Dr. Greg Gagnon, 5 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.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Mabee Fine Arts Gallery: "What Remains" by Aaron Calvert, through Friday. Rosemary Adams Department of Visual Arts: "Bring into Being," Audrey Nisbet, through Dec. 9; reception: 5 p.m. Monday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
Dance
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DINNER, DANCE, SHOW! 6:30-11 p.m. Friday, Dance King Productions, 2503 Walton Blvd., Suite 3, Bentonville. Open dance after show until 11 p.m. Tickets: $60, children and senior citizens $50. (479) 238-5393.
Film
Central Arkansas
SHE LOVES ME 7 p.m. today, Breckenridge 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Special one-night showing of Broadway production. Tickets: $21.80 plus fees. fathomevents.com or (844) 462-7342.
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SHE LOVES ME 7 p.m. today, Tinseltown, 17314 Interstate 30, Benton. Special one-night showing of Broadway production. Tickets: $19 plus fees. fathomevents.com or (800) 326-3264.
Letters
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NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S POETRY WORKSHOP 6-8 p.m. Monday, Village Writing School, Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's, 1200 W. Walnut St., Suite 1260, Rogers. Cost: $15 per month. (479) 292-3665.
POETRY THAT REDIRECTS ITSELF 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Rogers Public Library, 711 S Dixieland Road, Rogers. Workshop. (479) 292-3665.
Music
Central Arkansas
ALEX WARD "PIG'N WHISTLE" SHOW 3-7 p.m. Sunday, 325 W. 29th St., North Little Rock. Admission: $6. (501) 412-3054.
SAY AMEN 6 p.m. Saturday, Covenant of Zion Cathedral Church, 3023 W. 12th St. Admission: $10, children under 5 free. (501) 712-9848.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Friday. "A Taste of Old Vienna" 3 p.m. Sunday. Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Monday. (501) 569-3294.
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ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Saturday, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $29. (870) 633-4480.
THE CHRISTMAS STORY THROUGH SONG 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 Main St., Springdale. Chorale Holiday Concert. Tickets: $10, children $5. (479) 751-5441.
CONWAY MEN'S CHORUS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CONCERT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. conwaymenschorus.org or (501) 472-8758.
A FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Tickets: $12. obu.edu/boxoffice or (870) 245-5555.
THE FOUR FRESHMEN 2 p.m. Sunday, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $20-$30, ages 65 and olders $15 and $23. yourfowlercenter.com or (870) 972-3471.
HARDING UNIVERSITY Reynolds Recital Hall, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Jazz Band, 7 p.m. today. Chamber Singers, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Belle Canto, 5 p.m. Sunday. Concert Choir, 8 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 304 Main St., Searcy. Orchestra, 7 p.m. Monday, Cone Chapel, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. harding.edu or (501) 279-4343.
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.
THE SIDE STREET STEPPERS 2 p.m. Saturday, Elizabeth's Restaurant, 231 E. Main St., Batesville. Fundraiser for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest. Tickets: $35. (870) 251-1189.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: $10, students K-12 free. stardustband.net or (501) 767-5482.
SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville. A Very SoNA Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Tickets: $30-$52. The Snowman: A Family Concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Tickets: $8. sonamusic.org or (479) 443-6600.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO 346 University Court, Monticello. Beale Canto Christmas, Fine Arts Center auditorium, 7 p.m. Saturday. UAM Jazz Band II & III Concert, Fine Arts Center auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Monday. UAM Symphonic Band & Concert Band Christmas Concert, Fine Arts Center auditorium, 7 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 376-8484.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Band, 7:30 p.m. today. (501) 450-5764. Home Free presents A Country Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8. homefreemusic.com or (501) 450-3265.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Chris Botti, 8 p.m. Friday, tickets: $45. Eamonn McCrystal and Chloe Agnew, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, tickets: $40. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Holidays in the Wild With a Kick for adults, 6-9 p.m. today; advance $25, at the gate $30. Holidays in the Wild with train ride, Santa, crafts, music, lights, Friday-Sunday and Dec. 8-11; advance $10, at the gate $12, members $8. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.
PAWS WITH SANTA CLAUS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Cammack Village City Hall, 2710 N. McKinley St. Benefits Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals. Donation: $20 for 5-by-7-inch print, packages available. (501) 603-2273.
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Hollywood Feed, 5235 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Benefits North Little Rock Animal Shelter's spay/neuter program. Cost: $15-$55. (501) 607-4887.
ST. VINCENT'S TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE 6 p.m. Monday. Administrative Conference Room, St. Vincent's Medical Center -- North, 2215 Wildwood Ave., Sherwood. Meet and greet to learn about the communication and leadership training provided by Toastmasters International. (501) 392-4337.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Hosted by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS MOTORCYCLE RUN 2 p.m. Sunday, Rodney's Cycle House, 9110 Interstate 30. (501) 562-6336.
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ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, First Christian Church, 3911 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.
CHRISTMAS AND CANDLELIGHT 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 10, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Lighting of the luminaries will take place at dark. Tickets: $10, children 6-12 $6, plus tax. (870) 983-2684.
COMICON-WAY 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Comic, anime, sci-fi and gaming convention. (501) 327-7482.
AN ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS 4:30 p.m. Friday, John E. Miller Education Complex, 218 College Drive, Melbourne. A viewing of Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, pictures with Santa, coloring activities and treats. (870) 368-2059.
FESTIVAL OF TREES through Dec. 9, Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Tree lighting, silent auction, live music and more. ffbchamber.com or (501) 884-4202.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Carmichael Community Center, 801 S. Elm, Searcy. Over 80 vendors from all over the state. (501) 279-1010.
AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Pioneer Village, 1200 Higginson St., Searcy. Santa and reindeer, carolers, a bake sale and more. (501) 580-6633.
SIDE STREET STEPPERS 2 p.m. Saturday, Elizabeth's Restaurant, 231 E. Main St., Batesville. Proceeds will support the 16th Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest. Admission: $35. (870) 251-1189.
Theater
Central Arkansas
A FERTLE HOLIDAY through Jan. 14, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $22, reservations recommended. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
SORRY WRONG CHIMNEY through Dec. 31, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. (501) 562-3131.
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ELF THE MUSICAL JR. 7 p.m. Saturday, Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak St., Leslie. Tickets: $10, children $5. (870) 448-2557.
THE GINGERBREAD MAN 9:30 a.m. today, Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Tickets: $5. (870) 673-4201.
ONE-ACT PLAYS 7:30 p.m. today, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. (501) 450-5092.
Auditions
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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 6:30 p.m. Monday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Readings from script, sing music from show, and dance combination. Performance dates: Feb. 10-12, 16-19, and 23-26. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
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