Feb. 7, 11-14
Cheaper by the Dozen
BENTON — The Royal Players will present Cheaper by the Dozen at 2 p.m. today and Feb. 14, and at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information or to reserve seating, visit theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com.
Feb. 8
Book Signing and Discussion
BENTON — Author, lecturer and historian Cheryl L. Batts will discuss and sign copies of her book John Lee Webb: The Man & His Legacy at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Feb. 9
Arkansas Archeological Society Meeting
HOT SPRINGS — The Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. The speaker, Cheryl L. Batts, will discuss the historic preservation efforts in the Pleasant Street Historic District and the Hot Springs community. For more information, email Sherri Bradbury at OuachitaChapter@gmail.com.
Suicide Prevention Program
ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University will present a suicide prevention program at 6 p.m. in the Garrison Center Lecture Hall. The speaker, Josh Rivedal will discuss depression and the importance of seeking help. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, email morganw@hsu.edu.
Feb. 10 and 12
Spring Movie Series
ARKADELPHIA — The
Henderson State University Student Activities Board will present He Named Me Malala at 7:30 p.m. both days in the Garrison Center Lecture Hall as part of the board’s Spring Movie Series. The screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 230-5178.
Feb. 11
Cupid’s Dinner Theater
BENTON — Civitan Services will present Cupid’s Dinner Theater from 6-9 p.m. at the Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30. The fundraiser will feature food from Dinner’s Ready and a romantic comedy presented by The Royal Players. There will also be an art auction of original client artwork during intermission, with 20 percent of the proceeds going to The Royal Players. Tickets are $40 for individuals, $75 for couples and $350 for a table for 10. For more information or to order tickets, call (501) 776-0691.
Feb. 12
Art Exhibit Reception
MALVERN — An open-house reception for an exhibit titled Arkansas African American Legislators, 1868-1893 will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the College of the Ouachitas library. For more information, call (501) 332-0247.
Juried Art Exhibit Reception
ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University Art Club’s annual Juried Student Art Exhibit winner will be announced at a reception at 6 p.m. in the Hammons Art Gallery. This year’s juror was John Deering, cartoonist and illustrator for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5208.
Feb. 13
Sweetheart Pageant
BRYANT — The 17th annual Sweetheart Pageant, Talent Competition and Shoporama will begin at 11 a.m. at The Center at Bishop Park. For more information, call (501) 467-4606.
Daylily Society Meeting
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Daylily Society will meet at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, at Grand Avenue and Pratt Street, one block west of Central Avenue. The program, How to Prepare Your Daylilies for Spring, will be presented by Yvonne Becker. Visitors and guests are welcome to attend. For more information, call Lin Johnson at (501) 318-0288.
Ongoing
Black History Celebration Art Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Arts Center will present its February art exhibit, titled Black History Celebration, through Feb. 27 at 625 Main St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (870)
403-8216.
The Art of Carole Katchen
ARKADELPHIA — An exhibit titled The Art of Carole Katchen: A Forty-Year Retrospective will be on display through Feb. 24 in Henderson State University’s Russell Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, visit carolekatchen.com.
Volunteer Fire Department Meeting
SHANNON HILLS — The Shannon Hills Volunteer Fire Department meets at 7 p.m. the second, third and fourth Mondays of each month at 11600 County Line Road. New membership applications will be accepted at each meeting. Training and equipment will be provided. For more information, call (501) 455-3530.
Commemorative Art Exhibit
MALVERN — Arkansas African American Legislators, 1868-1893, a free traveling exhibit produced by the Arkansas History Commission and the Black History Commission of
Arkansas, will be on display through Feb. 25 at the College of the Ouachitas. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. For more information, call (501) 332-0247.
Boys to Black Men Art Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University Department of Visual Arts will host Chrystal Seawood’s exhibit titled Boys to Black Men through Feb. 26 in the Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery in Moses-Provine Hall at OBU. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call (870) 245-5129.
Juried Student Art Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University Art Club will host its annual Juried Student Art Exhibit through Feb. 29 in the Hammons Art Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call (870) 245-5129.
Merry Mixers Dance Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Merry Mixers Dance Club meets from 7-10 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. A lesson is held for beginners at 7 p.m. on the third Saturday, followed by dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dances are $10 per person. For more information, call (501) 915-8111.
Hot Springs Ukulele Club
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Ukulele Club meets from 2-4 p.m. each Tuesday at Cranford’s Village Pantry grocery store on Arkansas 5, east of the East Gate to the Village. No experience is needed. For more information, call (207) 844-1350.
Toastmasters Meetings
BENTON — The Saline County Toastmasters meet at 12:05 p.m. Thursdays at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. For more information, call (501) 454-9596.
Rhythmic Interactive Percussion
HOT SPRINGS — The Rhythmic Interactive Percussion musical event takes place from 5-9 p.m. Sundays at Kenneth Adair Park, 358 Central Ave. Participation is encouraged as ensemble members pass out drums, tambourines, maracas and more to audience members. Many weeks, belly dancers, hula-hoopers, poi ball artists and martial artists perform. For more information, call (714) 273-6464.
Ageless Bikers Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club has eight different bike rides that are 16 to 23 miles. The rides, which are at 1 p.m., are on quiet, paved country roads, but two rides have up to 3 miles of dirt roads. No one is left behind, and the riders stop often to regroup and socialize. Several rides are “out and back,” so the beginner can turn back for a shorter ride. For more information, visit www.hsvabc.weebly.com, or contact John at (501) 922-0022 or gjstett1@gmail.com.
Upcoming
Soup Sunday: A Ladle of Love
BENTON — The St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Women will present Soup Sunday: A Ladle of Love from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at 1112 Alcoa Road. Takeout will be available from 9:45-11 a.m. for $8 per quart of soup. Dine-in meals will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m. for $10 per person and will include a bottomless bowl, a drink and dessert. For more information, call (501) 594-5566.
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