Weekend Calendar

SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON and other works by Neal Harrington are on display at Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E. Third St., through Feb. 7. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Call (501) 324-9351.
SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON and other works by Neal Harrington are on display at Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E. Third St., through Feb. 7. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Call (501) 324-9351.

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

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THE ART GROUP GALLERY, 11525 Cantrell Road, hosts works including Spring at the Old Mill by Ned Perme and other works by Holly Tilley, Matt Coburn, Loren Bartnicke. It is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Call (501) 690-2193.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Super Sunday Free Family Funday, noon-3 p.m. Sunday. "Innovations in City Building: Lessons From Memphis," Tommy Pacello, 6 p.m. Jan. 19. "Paul Signac Drawings and Watercolors, the James T. Dyke Collection," through July 17. "Nathalie Edenmont: Force of Nature," Jan. 19-May 1. "Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art," through Jan. 17; gallery talk with Lilia Hernandez, noon Friday. Call for entries: 58th annual Delta Exhibition, deadline March 11. "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. Works by artists including Holly Tilley, Matt Coburn, Loren Bartnicke, Ned Perme. 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. Second Friday Art Night with Tom Flynn, refreshments, music, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "Earth Work: Photographs by Gary Cawood" and Arkansas Pastel Society Sixth National Juried Exhibit, through Feb. 27. "Photographic Arts: African-American Studio Photography From the Joshua & Mary Swift Collection," through March 26. "Gene Hatfield: Outside the Lines," through Jan. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. Works by Nathaniel Dailey, Jan. 15-March 5; reception, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Reda Angeletti and Arlette Miller, through March 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. "Coca-Cola: An American Original," through Feb. 15. 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.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Purse-onas," photo exhibit by Jason Travis, Wednesday-March 13. "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 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Holiday Art Show, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. New works by Kasten McClellan Searles, through Feb. 27; receptions, 5-8 p.m. Friday and Feb. 12. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. "Charles Harrington: The Journey," through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Works by Neal Harrington and David Carpenter, through Feb. 7. 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. January exhibit: "Landscapes." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Jan. 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Screening: The Hanging of David O. Dodd, 6:30 p.m. today. "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.

MATT McLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St., Suite A. "Holiday Fine Art Collection From 12 Arkansas Artists," through Jan. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.

MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. "Blue Lines and Black Ink," comic book art by John Lucas and Dusty Higgins, through Wednesday. Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 960-9524.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Building Buddies," through May 15. "How People Make Things," through March 27. 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. "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.

SECOND FRIDAY ART NIGHT 5-8 p.m. second Friday of the month, downtown art galleries and museums. Open house, new exhibits, entertainment. (501) 324-9351.

STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St. Works by Tony Dow, through Feb. 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (501) 563-4218.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Jobbers, Heels and Faces," Robert McCann, Jan. 14-March 3. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.

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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. Mindbender Mansion, through February. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. (870) 972-2074.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. 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.

BATESVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY 226 E. Main St., Batesville. Small Works on Paper touring exhibition, 37 Arkansas artists selected by the Arkansas Arts Council, through Jan. 29; reception, 5-7 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 793-3382.

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.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. Michael Leonard photo sculpture exhibit, through Jan. 29; reception, 4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 474-7767.

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. "From Tierra del Fuego to the Arctic: Landscape Painting in the Americas," through Jan. 18. 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.

ENGLAND CENTER ART GALLERY Center and Orange streets, Beebe. "Yesterday's Negro League Traveling Baseball," through Jan. 28. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (501) 882-4495.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Part I 1880-1945," through May 28. 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. "Resonance and Memory: The Essence of Landscape," through March 6. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human models and studio space provided, take materials. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.

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. Works by Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Tony Saladino, Dan Thornhill, through Jan. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

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, stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.

REGIONAL ARTS CENTER 321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana. "Wild Land, Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting," today. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. trahc.org or (903) 792-8681.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Historic Millscapes, Paintings of the Past: Selected Works by Don Draper," through April 17. "Rogers Fun & Games," through Sunday. 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. 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 the Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.

TAYLOR LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER University of Arkansas at Monticello, 514 University Drive, Monticello. Senior art exhibitions on display through January. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 460-1338.

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.

Dance

Central Arkansas

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 DANCES 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays, 325 W. 29th St., North Little Rock. Admission: $6. (501) 372-2608.

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, 7-9 p.m. first, second and third Sundays; lessons 6-7 p.m.; $5; (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

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MOOZ-LUM 7-9 p.m. Jan. 15, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Film screening and discussion with director. Registration requested. crystalbridges.org/event/film-and-discussion-mooz-lum or (479) 657-2335.

OZARK FOOTHILLS FILM FEST 2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES Festival dates: April 1-2 and 8-9, Batesville. Extended deadline: Jan. 15. Submission fees $10-$25. Submissions must be submitted online. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BOOK SIGNING AND READING 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Pyramid Art, Books and Custom Framing, 1001 Wright Ave. Path to Peace: A Guide to Managing Life After Losing a Loved One, Angie Ransome-Jones. (501) 372-5824.

RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.

ROCKTOWN DAMGOODE POETRY SLAM 7 p.m. Jan. 17, Damgoode Pies, 500 President Clinton Ave. Open mic, 7 p.m. Poetry slam, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Walter "Wally B." Jennings. Suggested donation: $5. Competition fee: $10. facebook.com/rocktownslam or (870) 834-2985.

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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jones Center for Nonprofits at Saint Mary's, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Fee: $57, includes a workbook/reference book. (479) 292-3665.

VILLAGE ON THE LAKES WRITERS & POETS AUTHORS SERIES 6-8 p.m. second Saturday of each month, Artist Retreat Center, 13467 Lookout Drive, Bella Vista. (479) 268-6463.

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 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.

JAZZ: EVOLUTION OF AN AMERICAN ART FORM AND ITS PLACE ON NINTH STREET 6 p.m. Jan. 14. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. Symposium and jazz ensemble performance. Tickets: symposium free, performance $10, students and artists $5. (501) 374-0000.

LITTLE ROCK MUSICAL COTERIE FOUNDERS DAY PROGRAM 11 a.m. Friday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Ave. Compositions by American composers, including Robert Boury of Little Rock. (501) 747-2162.

RICHARD SMITH 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, The Joint Theater and Coffee House, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Part of the Argenta Arts Acoustic Music Series. Tickets: $20. (800) 293-5949.

STILL ON THE HILL 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Tickets: $15, students $8. (501) 663-0634.

THE VICTOR GOINES QUARTET SHOW 8 p.m. Jan. 21, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Jazz saxophonist/clarinetist. Tickets: $20-$32. (800) 293 5949.

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BACH AND BEER WITH CELLIST STEUART PINCOMBE 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Ozark Beer Co., 1700 S. First St., Rogers. Part of the Music in Familiar Spaces tour. Donations accepted. (479) 636-2337.

BOBBY BONES AND THE RAGING IDIOTS 8 p.m. Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $27 plus fees. (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.

DIVAS ON FIRE 6-8 p.m. Friday. George's Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Cover: $5. (479) 527-6618.

LET'S HANG ON: FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE BAND 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Lily Peter Auditorium, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, 1000 Campus Road, Helena-West Helena. Tickets required, free. (870) 338-8327 or warfieldconcerts.com.

PAUL HARRIS AND THE CLEVERLY TRIO 7 p.m. Saturday, Clarksville High School, 1703 Clark Road, Clarksville. Comedy and bluegrass. Tickets: $20, students and children 18 and under $15. (479) 705-3212.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Pianist Simone Dinnerstein plays Bach's Goldberg Variations, 8 p.m. Friday, $10. (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE BRIDAL SHOW 12:30-5 p.m. Jan. 17, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Vendors, contests, prizes, Runway Fashion Show. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $12. Mixer for VIBs (Very Important Brides), 7-9 p.m. Jan. 16, $45. (501) 378-3807.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR PEOPLE AGE 50 AND OLDER Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. File Management, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Jan. 28. Introduction to Computers, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Jan. 28. Fundamentals for Beginners, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,through Jan. 27. Windows 10 Microsoft Edge, 1-2:30 p.m. Monday. Fees: $10-$35, depending on length of class. (501) 603-1262.

A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 18, Jack Stephens Center, 2801 S. University Ave. Celebration and day of service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Service activities and speakers. (501) 683-1300.

HEIFER HOUR 9 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Activities geared for children K-5. heifer.org/village or (501) 907-2697.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $8. (501) 666-2406.

MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.

MONSTER JAM 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15-16, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: advance $22, $27, $37; day of show $24, $29, $39; children half price on select seats. (501) 975-9000.

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.

OUT-OF-DOORS BLESSING OF THE WATERS 12:30-1 p.m. Sunday, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1812 Watt St., to Two Rivers Bridge. Annual blessing of the Arkansas River waters after the Feast of Theophany. (501) 224-3330.

PULASKI COUNTY SPELLING BEE 9 a.m. Jan. 16, North Pulaski High School, 718 Harris Road, Jacksonville. 40 contestants, winner advances to the state Spelling Bee on March 12. (800) 489-7405, Extension 4566.

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.

SANDWICHING IN HISTORY TOUR noon Friday, Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock. Brief lecture and tour of the property, sponsored by the Arkansas Heritage Preservation Program. (501) 324-9880.

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ANTIQUE ALLEY ARKANSAS ANTIQUE SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Over 100 exhibitors from 11 states. Admission: $5, children 12 and under $1. (501) 230-5728.

AGRICULTURAL SUMMIT 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 20, Dumas Community Center, 18 Belmont St., Dumas. Speakers on the Farm Bill, farm economy and weed control. Registration deadline Wednesday. (800) 527-1625.

BARD BALL 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell Drive, Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre fundraiser and celebration, live music, cocktail attire. Tickets: $75, $600 for table of 10. mrmarotte@arkshakes.com or (501) 269-9428.

COON SUPPER 6 p.m. Saturday, Gillett Elementary Gymnasium, 313 S. Sixth St., Gillett. Hosted by the Gillett Farmers and Businessmen's Club. Tickets: $20. (870) 548-2859.

EAGLE TOURS 10 a.m. Saturday and Jan. 27, 2 p.m. Jan. 14, 9 a.m. Jan. 16, 11 a.m. Jan. 20, 3 p.m. Jan. 22, 1 p.m. Jan. 29, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 2428 Marina Road, Russellville. Winter lake cruises. Reservations required. (479) 967-5516.

JEANNE ROBERTSON 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Arkansas State University Convocation Center, 217 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $25, $38 and $50, plus fees. (800) 745-3000.

OZARK STORYTELLERS SWAP AND POTLUCK 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Potluck at 5 p.m., story time 6-8 p.m. All ages welcome. (870) 269-3851.

REINVENTING RADIO: AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS 8 p.m. Jan. 16, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $18-$48 plus fees. (479) 443-5600.

SOUP SUPPER 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 820 W. Oak St., Rogers. Fundraiser to benefit needy children. Live music, raffle, silent auction. (479) 636-4042.

THE TRAIL WHERE THEY CRIED 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Lake Dardanelle State Park Orientation Center, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Trail of Tears discussion. (479) 890-7477.

Theater

Central Arkansas

A FERTLE HOLIDAY 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 16, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205.

MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS Tuesday-Feb. 6, 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.

THE WIZ REVISED 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Revolution Music Room, 300 President Clinton Ave. A unique spin on the original 1978 production of The Wiz. Fully staged, with costumes. Tickets: $10, reserved $15, children 12 and under $5, VIP $20. (501) 548-5811.

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CINDERELLA: THE BALLET 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $5-$20. Cinderella's Tea Party, 4 p.m. Sunday, $10. Cinderella's Glass Slipper Cocktail Party for ages 21 and older, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 12 Elizabeth St., Conway; advance $25, couples $40; at the door $30, couples $50. (501) 336-8200 or blackbirdacademy.org.

KINKY BOOTS 7 p.m. Jan. 19 and 21, 8 p.m. Jan. 22-23, 2 p.m. Jan. 23-24, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $36-$78 plus fees. (479) 443-5600.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS 7 p.m. today-Saturday and Jan. 14-16, 2 p.m. Sunday and Jan. 17, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: $12, 60 and older $10, students $5. (501) 315-5483.

Auditions

Central Arkansas

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES by appointment only today, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Send an email to casting@argentacommunitytheater.com, and put "La Cage Aux Folles Appointment Request" as the subject line. (501) 353-1443.

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND BALLET 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Open auditions with Western Arkansas Ballet. Boys and girls age 8-10 register 10-10:30 a.m. and audition 10:30 a.m.-noon. Boys and girls age 11 and up register 12:30-1 p.m. and audition 1-2:30 p.m. Two years' dance experience required. Fee: $10. Performance April 23-24. (479) 785-0152.

DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIANS 6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Open to all children grades 1-12. Production dates: March 28-April 2. (870) 862-5474 or saac-arts.org.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196.

CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Byron, Mayday by Midnight, today. Richie Johnson, Third Degree, Friday. Greg Madden, Nerd Eye Blind, 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.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road.Chris Killian, through Saturday. Shaun Jones, Wednesday-Jan. 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. Adults Only Funk 2015, The On Call Band, 9 p.m. Saturday; advance $10, day of show $15. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Magnolia Brown, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $5. Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe, Saturday, $7. (501) 372-7707.

Around Arkansas

MAXINE'S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays. maxineslive.com or (501) 321-0909.

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