Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "For the Love of Bees: Works in Hot and Cold Wax," Catherine Rodgers, Tuesday-March 19. 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.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.
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.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Richard Leo Johnson: Once Was Lost," through March 31. 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. "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 Monday. 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.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "Landscape and Variable: Recent Works," William Dunlap, Friday-Feb. 11; reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. "Landscapes Unmasked: Watercolor and Oil Paintings," Mason Archie, Wade Hampton, Dean Mitchell, through Wednesday. 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. "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. today. 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.
MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Arkansas Arts Center, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Visitors welcome. midsouthernwatercolorists.com or (501) 941-0430.
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. "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.
PINOT'S PALETTE 11525 Cantrell Road. Wine and painting. Variety of classes and hours. Cost: $15-$35. pinotspalette.com/pleasantridge or (501) 588-1661.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "In Memory of Amy Edgington: Collage Artists of Arkansas," through Friday. 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.
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. today;42nd Street, 7 p.m. Wednesday. "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 Monday. 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 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. The Village Men's Chorus Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m. today. The Muses "Voices of Angels" Holiday Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, $30. Hot Springs Flute Ensemble Holiday Concert, 6:30 p.m. Monday. 4HisGlory Concert, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. "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. "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.
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 S.W. Second St., Bentonville. "Bentonville and Beyond Photography Exhibit" Greg Ballos, Stephen Ironside, and Colette Johnson, through Jan. 15. Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. cafe211.com or (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. Sam Walton's Ben Franklin Store Door, through Jan. 17. Come see Santa, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 23. "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.com or (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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MERRY MIXERS 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Way, Hot Springs Village. Featuring Randy McDonald and the Fab 3. Admission: $10. (501) 922-5050.
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.
Letters
Central Arkansas
DOGTOWN POETRY ON DEMAND 5-8 p.m. Friday, Argenta Branch of the Laman Library, 420 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 749-6332.
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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," 7:30 p.m. today, Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 N. Tyler St. Tickets: $15, students $10; at the door $18 and $12. (501) 377-1121.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Robinson Center Performance Hall. Home for the Holidays concert with guest artists and dancers. Children's activities, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14-$67. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
HOLIDAY MUSIC AT THE ARSENAL 2 p.m. Sunday, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. (501) 376-4602.
JIM BRICKMAN: COMFORT & JOY 7:30 p.m. Friday, Maumelle Performing Arts Center, 100 Victory Lane, Maumelle. Tickets: $30-$65. jimbrickman.com/tour or (877) 987-6487.
LIVE @ LAMAN 7 p.m. third Thursday of every month. William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Bill Oberst Jr., today. 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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A WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE CHRISTMAS 7:30 p.m. today, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $35-$50. mainstreeteldorado.org or (870) 862-4747.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BIKES FOR KIDS GIVE-A-WAY 1 p.m. today, 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 COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 351-3114.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980.
CHRISTMAS CARAVAN 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Clinton Presidential Center parking lot, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Breakfast followed by distribution of clothes, blankets, toiletries, and other items, and photos with Santa. (501) 580-6185.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT CRUISE 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Bobby's Bike Hike, 400 President Clinton Ave. Decorate your bike in lights for a casual bike ride through downtown's most scenic light displays. Donations: suggested $5 to Recycle Bikes for Kids. Bikes available for a $10 donation. (501) 613-7001.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.
ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Adult activity time, noon Wednesday, Dec. 28. Christmas painting for adults, 5 p.m. today, registration required, ages 18 and older. (501) 457-5038.
FANTASY IN LIGHTS DECORATING CONTEST Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department. Judging of homes after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Houses, businesses and churches must be in Jacksonville city limits. Call to enter. cityofjacksonville.net or (501) 982-4171.
GEM AND MINERAL CLUB 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society. Children welcome. (501) 821-2440.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. 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.
RAZORBACK BASKETBALL 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats. Tickets: $25. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Blood drive and bone marrow registration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. (501) 683-5239.
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ARKANSANS FOR INFORMED CONSENT 7-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Kollective Coffee+Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Information for the public about vaccines. (501) 655-3870.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Hindsville. Mother Nature Readings, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday. (479) 789-5000.
MULTI-STATE PERMIT CLASS 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Cabela's, 2300 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers. Concealed weapons class. Cost: $99. (866) 371-6111.
NATIVITY AND NOEL 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 7-8 p.m. Sunday, 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. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Monday-Dec. 23, noon-3 p.m. Dec. 24. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 253-9417.
Theater
Central Arkansas
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST today-Sunday, 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. today, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720.
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER through Sunday, 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.
GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $28-$68. (800) 745-3000 or nutcracker.com/buy-tickets.
SORDID LIVES through Sunday, 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 Colonel 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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GRANDMA'S STORY QUILT 9:30 and 11 a.m. through Saturday, 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.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Chris DeClerk, Taylor Made, today. Richie Johnson, Nerd Eye Blind, Friday. Ben Byers, Shannon Boshears, Saturday. Chris Henry, Charlotte Taylor, Dec. 22. Brian & Nick, Ramona Smith, Dec. 23. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Hogging the Mic (stand-up comedy), 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Christine Stedman, through Saturday. Mike Smith, Wednesday-Friday. Kristen Key, Dec. 28-31. 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. Tragikly White, 9 p.m. Friday, $10. Barrett Baber, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $12-$15. The Christmas Singers Extravaganza, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, $5-$20. Fireroom Final featuring Young Gods of America, 8 p.m. Dec. 22, $10. Winter Bassland, 8 p.m. Dec. 23, $5-$10. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Brae Leni & The Evergreen Groove Machine, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $10. Luke Williams, Stephen Neeper & The Wild Hearts, 9 p.m. Saturday, $6. Birdcloud, 8:30 p.m. Sunday; advance $8, day of show $10. Hollow Earth, Smoke Signals, 9 p.m. Monday, $7. Big Piph Charity Birthday Concert, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $10. (501) 372-7707.
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