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. 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. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Holiday open house with works by Marie Weaver, Loren Bartnicke, Patricia Wilkes, Ron Almond and Louise Harris. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. Great Escapes, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday. 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. "Richard Leo Johnson: Once Was Lost," through March 31; opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
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. Roundtable on Corporate Sustainability, noon Wednesday. "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. "Art from the Row," through Dec. 19; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "A Walk in Her Shoes," through Jan. 15. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, ages 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.
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. Friday. 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. Nog-off, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "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." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.comor (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "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. "Treasured Memories: My Life, My Story," Barbara Higgins Bond, Danny Campbell, Latoya Hobbs, Delita Martin, Aj Smith and Rex Deloney, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. mosaictemplarscenter.com or (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Science with Santa 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. "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.
NEW DEAL SALON AND GALLERY 2003 S. Louisiana St. Little Mulberry Gallery Show and Sale, Stephen Driver and Louise Halsey, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. littlemulberrygallery.com or (479) 292-1319.
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.
PINOT'S PALETTE 11525 Cantrell Road. Wine and painting. Variety of classes and hours. Cost: $15-$35. pinotspalette.com/pleasantridge or (501) 588-1661.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Senior Exhibitions: Gallery I and III through Monday. 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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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Studio, through Jan. 7. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. 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.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. 5x5 Soiree and Auction, 5:55 p.m. today; $15. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.
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. Screenings: Shall We Dance, 7 p.m. Dec. 15; 42nd Street, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. "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.
ERDOS AT HOME 3335 Market St., Rogers. A Night of Talent, art by 10 local artists, 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. erdosathome.com or (479) 899-6288.
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 MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Second Movement, 1945-1995," through June 2017. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $7, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
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.
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. Holiday Exhibit, group exhibition and new original ornament designs by Jay Justus, through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. Story time with Miss Sarah, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday. Standing Rock Q&A, 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.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. New artworks by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Rosemary Adams Department of Visual Arts: "Bring into Being," Audrey Nisbet, through Friday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "O Christmas Tree," tours of the Hawkins House, through Jan. 1. "Let Us Pray: Rogers' Early Churches," through Jan. 1. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. "Final Respects," through Dec. 30. 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. 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 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. "Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art," through Jan. 30. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
211 CAFE 106 SW Second St., Bentonville. "Bentonville and Beyond Photography Exhibit" Greg Ballos, Stephen Ironside, and Colette Johnson, through Jan. 15; meet the artists, 6-8 p.m. today. Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. cafe211.comor (479) 366-0367.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Kenneth Lee Davis, through Jan. 3. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.
THE WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. "The Debut of What's New," through Dec. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday. (479) 277-8923.
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, 6-8:30 p.m. second, third and fourth Sundays most months, some exceptions; lessons 6-7 p.m.; members $5, guests $6; littlerockcountrydancers.com, lrcd.president.2016@gmail.comor (501) 821-9353. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 7-11 p.m. first, second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $13; blsdance.org, (501) 221-7568. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $4, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com or (501) 350-4712.
COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.
LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.
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SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.
WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
CULT CROWD PLEASERS FILM SERIES second Sunday of the month, Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $8. (501) 205-0400.
DOGTOWN FILM SERIES Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. A Christmas Story, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5. argentacommunitytheater.org or (501) 353-1443.
TORA! TORA! TORA! 1 p.m. Sunday, Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Light lunch and film screening. RSVP required. jaxmilmuseum@gmail.com or (501) 241-1943.
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ELF 3 p.m. Saturday, 453 Garland Ave, Fayetteville. Screening and food drive for Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry. Admission: nonperishable canned goods. (479) 575-5387.
Letters
Central Arkansas
DOGTOWN POETRY ON DEMAND 5-8 p.m. Dec. 16, Argenta Branch of the Laman Library, 420 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 749-6332.
J. N. HEISKELL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE 6:30 p.m. today, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Presented by Julia Reed. (501) 918-3024.
LAMAN POETRY SCRIBBLE 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 749-6332.
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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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
WRITERS NIGHT OUT 5-7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Pizza Hut, U.S. 62 East, Eureka Springs. Meet and discuss writing, open to everyone. villagewritingschool.com or (479) 292-3665.
Music
Central Arkansas
ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, 7351 Warden Road, Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all who want to participate or listen. acapellarising.com or (501) 791-7464.
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
ARKANSAS CHAMBER SINGERS HEAVEN DOWN TO EARTH 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Old State House Museum, 300 W. Markham St., free; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4501 Rahling Road; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Holy Souls Church, 1003 N Tyler St. Tickets: $15, students $10; at the door $18 and $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 SOUNDS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Richard Leo Johnson, 8 p.m. Friday. butlercenter.org or (501) 918-3033.
ASHLEY DAVIS AND CORMAC DE BARRA 7:30 p.m. Monday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Admission: $15, military $10, students $8. (501) 663-0634.
HOLIDAY HARMONY 2 p.m. Sunday, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Presented by Triple Threat. Tickets: $15-$25. (501) 821-7275.
JIM BRICKMAN: COMFORT & JOY 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Maumelle Performing Arts Center, 100 Victory Lane, Maumelle. Tickets: $30-$65. jimbrickman.com/tour or (̶5̶0̶1̶)̶ ̶8̶5̶1̶-̶5̶3̶5̶0̶ (877) 987-6487.*
LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY 7:30-9 p.m. today, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Tickets: $10, senior citizens $8, students free. (501) 666-0777.
LIVE @ LAMAN 7 p.m. third Thursday of every month. William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
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HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND 7:30 p.m. today, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 Desoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Tickets: $12. (501) 922-4231.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER 3 p.m. Tuesday, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Tickets: $50-$53. tickets.uafs.edu or (479) 788-7300.
A ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS-THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lily Peter Auditorium, Phillips Community College, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. Jim Curry and his band. warfieldconcerts.comor (870) 338-8327.
SANDI PATTY 7 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 4034 U.S. 62, Mountain Home. Tickets: $40, students $20. (870) 508-6100.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Home Free presents A Country Christmas, 7:30 p.m. today. homefreemusic.com or (501) 450-3265.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Eamonn McCrystal and Chloe Agnew, 7:30 p.m. today, tickets: $40. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
A WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE CHRISTMAS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $35-$50. mainstreeteldorado.org or (870) 862-4747.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS REGIONAL INNOVATION HUB 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Lecture by Michael Skelly of Clean Line Energy, 9 a.m. Wednesday. One Million Cups, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. (501) 907-6570.
BIKES FOR KIDS GIVE-A-WAY 1 p.m. Dec. 15, Washington Elementary School, 2700 Main St. Donate $50 and sponsor a child for Christmas. (501) 447-6700.
BOBBY'S BIKE HIKE TOURS 9-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, 400 President Clinton Ave. Tours of Little Rock landmarks. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. includes food sampling. Tickets: 9 a.m. $9-$27.50, 11:30 a.m. $38.50-$50. (501) 613-7001.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS POLAR PLUNGE 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Willastein, Maumelle. Benefits Special Olympics Arkansas. Cost: $50. (501) 771-0222.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 2-4 p.m. Saturday, The Edgemont House, 257 Skyline Drive. Desserts, coffee and drinks with Chris H. Olsen. Cost: $30 per person. (501) 614-3000.
COTERIE DECEMBER 11 a.m. Friday, Pulaski Heights Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. (870) 403-2350.
ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Adult activity time, noon Wednesday, Dec. 21, and 28. Adult Christmas craft, 5 p.m. today, registration required, ages 18 and older. Christmas painting for adult, 5 p.m. Dec. 15, registration required, ages 18 and older. (501) 457-5038.
FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Yuletide favorites with a Meet The Artists reception following the program. (501) 753-4281.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas Capitol, 500 Woodlane St. Santa, Holiday Coloring Contest winners. (501) 372-5039.
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.
HARRY POTTER YULE BALL 7-9 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 11500 Financial Center Parkway. Costumes welcome. Dancing, music, activities and giveaways. (501) 954-7646.
HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Heifer Hour activities geared for children K-5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month. heifer.org/village or (501) 907-2952.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Holidays in the Wild with train ride, Santa, crafts, music, lights, through Sunday; 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.
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.
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.
SANTA PAWS HOLIDAY PARTY 7-10 p.m. Friday, Trapnall Hall, 423 E. Capitol Ave. Silent auction, refreshments, Santa. Benefits Little Rock Animal Village. Tickets: advance $40, day of event $50. (470) 222-3879.
STONE'S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. New Brew Friday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays. Randall Beer Infusion, 4 p.m. Saturdays. Better With Beer Free Movie Series, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 244-9154.
'TIS THE SEASON 9 p.m. Tuesday, White Water Tavern, 2500 W. Seventh St. Music by Daughters of Triton and a silent art auction. All proceeds go to Arkansas Women's Outreach. $5 suggested donation. arkansaswomensoutreach.com or (501) 375-8400.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Bishop Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, noon Monday. Foundations as Mission Investors, noon Tuesday, Heifer Village. Blood drive and bone marrow registration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16. (501) 683-5239.
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CHRISTMAS AND CANDLELIGHT 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Lighting of the luminarias will take place at dark. Tickets: $10, children 6-12 $6, plus tax. (870) 983-2684.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
FESTIVAL OF TREES through Friday, Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Tree lighting, silent auction, music and more. ffbchamber.com or (501) 884-4202.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Hindsville. Mother Nature Readings, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday. (479) 789-5000.
NATIVITY AND NOEL 6-9 p.m. Dec. 16-17 and 7-8 p.m. Dec. 18, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1101 N.E. McCollum Drive, Bentonville. Nativity display and Christmas concert featuring the Ozark Mormon Chorale and local musical groups. (479) 636-1442.
SNOW VILLAGE AND TRAIN EXHIBIT through Dec. 24, Gaskins Switch Village, 2051 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs. Hours: 5-7 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 19-Dec. 23, noon-3 p.m. Dec. 24. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 253-9417.
WALKS THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Saturday, Selma United Methodist Church, Arkansas 293 and Ables Creek Road, Selma. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program tour. (501) 324-9880.
WAMPUS WONDERLAND ARTISAN CRAFT SHOW 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Washington County Fairgrounds, 2536 N. McConnell Ave., Fayetteville. cattywampuscoop.com or (479) 530-1001.
Theater
Central Arkansas
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST today-Sunday, Dec. 15-18, The Studio Theatre, 230 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25; military, senior citizens and students $20; children $15. (501) 374-2615.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7 p.m. Dec. 15, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720.
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER through Dec. 18, Arkansas Arts Center, MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $12.50, members $10. (501) 327-4000.
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.
THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $25-$70. (501) 244-8800.
PAGANS ON BOBSLEDS XXV 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Public Theater, 616 Center St. Tickets: $10; students, senior citizens, active military and veterans $8. redoctopustheater.com or (501) 374-7529.
SORDID LIVES through Dec. 18, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. weekendtheater.tix.com or (501) 374-3761.
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.
Around Arkansas
GRANDMA'S STORY QUILT 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. through Saturday, Trike Theatre, 209 N.E. Second St., Bentonville; 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesday-Dec. 17, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 Main St., Springdale. Geared toward children ages 2 to 5 years old. Tickets: $6. triketheatre.org or (479) 464-5084.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS through Jan. 1, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$45. (479) 443-5600.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE today-Sunday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older and military $8, students $5. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
THE NUTCRACKER 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Rogers Heritage High School, 1114 S. Fifth St., Rogers. Tickets: $6-$12. (479) 631-3579.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES through Sunday, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Show times: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: balcony $23, cabaret $35, table for two $60. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 Main St., Springdale. Tickets: $10, children $5. (479) 751-5441.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Smokey, 7 Toed Pete, today. Steve, Rustenhaven, Friday. Rob & Tyndall, Almost Infamous, Saturday. 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. James Johann, through Saturday. Christine Stedman, Wednesday-Dec. 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.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Ben Miller Band, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Chantae Cann, 7 p.m. Sunday, $20. Battlecross, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, $12-$15. (501) 823-0090.
Weekend on 12/08/2016
*CORRECTION: The phone number to buy concert tickets for Jim Brickman, who is performing Dec. 16 at the Maumelle Performing Arts Center, is (877) 987-6487.