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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Architecture and Design Network lecture: "Agree to Disagree," Neil Denari, 6 p.m. Tuesday. "Paul Signac Drawings and Watercolors, the James T. Dyke Collection," through July 17. "Nathalia Edenmont: Force of Nature," through May 1. 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.
ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE 601 Main St. Artworks Gallery, through Feb. 14. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, one hour before curtain time and during performances. (501) 378-0405.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Works by artists including Doug Gorrell, Holly Tilley, Bob Snider, Marie Weaver. 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. "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 Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. Works by Nathaniel Dailey, through March 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CENTER FOR HUMANITIES AND ARTS Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Grand opening, 2 p.m. Tuesday. "Merging From and Surface: Robyn Horn and Sandra Sell," 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Big Rock on the Map presents Douglas A. Blackmon, 6 p.m. Feb. 4. An Evening with Mavis Staples, 8 p.m. Feb. 5, $65-$75. pulaskitech.edu/charts or (501) 812-2200.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Freda 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.
DRAWL SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY ART 5208 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Suite 5. "Southern Gothic," Andrew Blanchard, through Feb. 14; reception, 6-8 p.m. today. Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 240-7446.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Purse-onas," photo exhibit by Jason Travis, through 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. Recent works by Mindy Lacefield and Brian Madden, through March 12. 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; reception, 5-8 p.m. 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." 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. "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.
MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Art of Gum Bichromate," photography by Joli Livaudais and UALR students, through March 16. 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.
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.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "The Wondrous Possibilities of Falling and Flying," Angela Davis Johnson, Feb. 5-26; reception, 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 5, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Jobbers, Heels and Faces," Robert McCann, through March 3. "Awakened by These Dreams," Douglas Bourgeois, through Feb. 26. 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 Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Delta National Small Prints Exhibition, today-Feb. 28; opening, 5 p.m. today. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-3471.
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 Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 793-3382.
BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. "Finding Shelter"; "Madje Has Dementia," Maggie Steber; "Mike Jabbur: New Ceramic Work," through Feb. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
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 Friday. 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. "Samuel F.B. Morse's Gallery of the Louvre and the Art of Invention," through April 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," today. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (501) 882-4495.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Gen. William O. Darby's birthday, 1 p.m. Feb. 6. "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. RAM Saturdays: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 6-April 2. 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 Sunday. 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.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Juried student art exhibit, Monday-Feb. 29; reception, 6-7 p.m. Feb. 12. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. "'Tis the Season: An Art Potpourri," by local artists, through Feb. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. (501) 745-6615.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Historic Millscapes, Paintings of the Past: Selected Works by Don Draper," through April 17. 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. Student art show, deadline Monday, $5 each; exhibit, Feb. 9-27. 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.
THE WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. "Sam's Hats," through March 16. 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, 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, nonmember $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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MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED 4 p.m. Sunday, The New School, 2514 N. New School Place, Fayetteville. Discussion follows the screening. (479) 521-7037.
Letters
Central Arkansas
ESTHER D. NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Book chat, 1 p.m. today. Video games for ages 13-10, 4-5 p.m. Friday. (501) 457-5038.
RASHOD OLLISON READING 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Pyramid Books, 1001 Wright Ave. Soul Serenade: Rhythm, Blues and Coming of Age Through Vinyl. (501) 372-5824.
SANDERS DISTINGUISHED LECTURE 6:30 p.m. today, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Eli Evans on growing up Jewish in the South. Reservations requested. (501) 918-3024.
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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 6:30-8:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Panera Bread, 1320 S.E. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Presented by Village Writing School. (479) 292-3665.
Music
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ACCORDION ASSOCIATION 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month, Franke's Cafeteria, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 228-7166.
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 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MOZART AND MENDELSSOHN 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. River Rhapsodies Chamber Music Series. Tickets: $23, active duty military and students $10. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: STRAVINSKY'S FIREBIRD SUITE 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Maumelle Performing Arts Center, 100 Victory Lane, Maumelle. Tickets: $19-$58, active duty military and students $10. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY YOUTH ENSEMBLES MID-WINTER CONCERT 6 p.m. Sunday, Maumelle Performing Arts Center, Maumelle High School, 100 Victory Lane, Maumelle. Tickets: $10, children kindergarten-12th grade free. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
CAROLINE DOCTOROW 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock's Thomson Hall, 1818 Reservoir Road. Tickets: $8-$15. (501) 663-0634.
DEF LEPPARD with Styx and Tesla, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $53.50-$119. verizonarena.com or (501) 975-9000.
LINDA HOLZER PIANO RECITAL 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. "Ear-Opener! A Celebration of the Known and the New." (501) 569-3294.
MAD NOMAD AND GHOST BONES 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Indie rock. Tickets: $10. arkansassounds.org or (501) 918-3033.
MAVIS STAPLES 8 p.m. Feb. 5, Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $65-$100. Doors open at 6 p.m. with cash bar. pulaskiteck.edu/mavis or (501) 812-2200.
MICHELLE CANN 7:30 p.m. today, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. Concert pianist. Tickets: $30. (501) 683-3593.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
ST. OLAF CHOIR 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Tickets: $35, student $10. wp.stolaf.edu/tickets/ or (800) 363-5487.
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FIDDLIN' BANJO BILLY'S 14TH SUPERBOWL OLD TIME FIDDLIN' WORKSHOP 7-10 p.m. Feb. 5 and 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 6, The Inn of Mountain View, 307 W. Washington St., Mountain View. Fee: $65 for the Feb. 6 workshop, other events free. (800) 535-1301.
LIVERPOOL LEGENDS 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Beatles tribute band, performing with the Conway Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $30-$40, UCA faculty and staff $20, children and students $10. (501) 450-3265.
PRESIDENT'S CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Russell Fine Arts Harwood Recital Hall, Henderson State University, 1100 Henderson St., Arkadelphia. Student soloists from the Department of Music. (870) 230-5412.
SOUNDS OF AMERICA PIANO AND VOICE RECITAL 7:30 p.m. today, Brown Chapel, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. (870) 307-7488.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Classic Albums Live: The Beatles' Abbey Road, 8 p.m. Saturday, $25. Valentines Pops: The American Songbook, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, $28-$50. (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS WOMEN'S ACTIONS FOR NEW DIRECTION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND DINNER 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Heifer Village Community Room, 1 World Ave. Dinner: $20. (501) 772-3495.
BEGINNING BRIDGE LESSONS 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through April 6, Curtis Finch Bridge House, 7415 Indiana Ave. Cost: $80. littlerockbridgeclub.org or (501) 666-9841.
BOOT CAMP TO LOSE WEIGHT 5:15-6:15 a.m. Monday-Friday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Fee: residents $3, nonresidents $4. Free for Community Center members. (501) 982-4171.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY 6:30 p.m. starting Monday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 8205 Arkansas 161 N., North Little Rock; 7 p.m. starting Feb. 8, Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1321 S. Van Buren St. Both courses run nine weeks. Memberships: $93. St. Luke: (501) 835-5571, Good Counsel: (501) 407-9232.
HEART OF THE BAR: A HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Art, crafts, jewelry, cards and more from 14 local artisans. (501) 244-9660.
LEARN BRIDGE IN A DAY noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Curtis Finch Bridge House, 7415 Indiana Ave. Cost: $20. littlerockbridgeclub.org or (501) 666-9841.
LEGACIES AND LUNCH: JOHN KYLE DAY noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Central Arkansas Library System Main Library, 100 Rock St. Lecture on how Arkansas was affected by the efforts of the U.S. Congress to delay desegregation in the 1950s and onward. (501) 918-3033.
LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.
LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DESEGREGATION: FROM THEN TO NOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St. Symposium featuring guest speakers. Registration deadline Tuesday. Lunch provided. history.commission@arkansas.gov or (501) 682-6900.
LITTLE ROCK STORMERS VS. SHREVEPORT HOOLIGANS RUGBY 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Greater Little Rock Rugby Complex, 14305 Dineen Drive. (501) 425-0923.
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.
SMART MONEY SMART KIDS 6:30 p.m. Monday, Somers Avenue Church of Christ, 4801 Somers Ave., North Little Rock. Six-week course to help parents teach children about money. Fee: per family $59. (501) 758-5256.
SOUP SUNDAY 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families fundraiser. Soup, silent auction, children's games, music by The Big John Miller Band, VIP chef Tim Morton. Tickets: advance $25, at the door $30, VIP $50, children 5-17 $10. aradvocates.org or (501) 371-9678.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Composer Dan Visconti, noon today. (501) 683-5239.
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BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 6, Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Arkansas 168 North, Paragould. Fee: $45, includes all materials and lunch. (870) 573-6751.
BLACK LIGHT BALL 8 p.m. Saturday, Grotto Wood Fired Grill and Wine Cave, 10 Center St., Eureka Springs. Tickets: $25. reserveeureka.com or (479) 363-6431.
CHINESE MEDICINE CLASS 10 a.m. Feb. 6, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Springdale. Learn about herbal medicine, orthopedic bodywork, and therapeutic movement. Fee: $15, BGO members $10. (479) 750-2620.
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Har-Ber High School, 300 Jones Road, Springdale. Chinese food and dances, silent auction. Tickets: $15-$20, children 5-9 $8. canwa.org or (479) 587-8753.
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Embassy Suites, 400 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Live entertainment, face painting, silent auction. Benefits Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20; children 5 and under free with paid admission. (501) 321-4417 or (501) 318-1153.
COOKING WITH FRESH HERBS 2-4 p.m. Feb. 6, Millsap Brides Hall, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Fee: $40, couples $70. Advance reservations required. (800) 366-4664.
DIRECT MARKETING CLASSES FOR FARMERS 6-8 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 22, Pope County Extension Office, 105 W. B St., Russellville; Tuesdays through Feb. 23, Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center, 1335 W. Knapp Drive, Fayetteville. (479) 968-7098 (Russellville), (479) 271-1060 (Fayetteville).
EAGLES ET CETERA FESTIVAL 2-9:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck. Eagle watches, birding hikes, falconry hunts, boat rides, conservation talks, golf course safari. Free except boat tours, tickets: $10, $6 children 6-12, under 6 free. (501) 865-5800.
EAGLE TOURS 1 p.m. Friday, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 2428 Marina Road, Russellville. Winter lake cruises. Reservations required. (479) 967-5516.
EUREKA GRAS DAY PARADE 2 p.m. Feb. 6, Spring and Main streets, Eureka Springs. eurekaspringsmardigras.com or (225) 405-9672.
EUREKA GRAS LIGHT AND SOUND PARADE 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Spring and Main streets, Eureka Springs. (225) 405-9672.
KING CAKE BALL 5:30-11 p.m. Feb. 9, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 232 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs. Live music, dinner, grand procession of Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Royal Court. Tickets: $40. (479) 253-4503 or (479) 253-8864.
LYON COLLEGE PROFESSOR EMERITUS GEORGE LANKFORD 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Nucor Auditorium, Lyon College, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Early history of Batesville and Independence County. (870) 307-7488.
MARDI GRAS COSTUME BALL AND CONTEST 6-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Hotel Hot Springs and Spa, 305 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Music and dancing, raffle, cash prizes for costumes. Tickets: $60. (501) 627-2425.
MAYOR'S BALL 6-10 p.m. Feb. 6, Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Music, runway, awards. Tickets: advance $35, at the door $40. reserveeureka.com or (800) 638-7352.
PAULA POUNDSTONE 8-9:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $20-$42. (479) 443-5600.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS POLAR PLUNGE noon Feb. 6, Hurricane Lake Estates, 6015 Worth Ave. E., Benton. Team registration at 1 p.m., followed by a parade and awards. Donate to plunge in Hurricane Lake or support Special Olympics. (501) 771-0222 or (501) 425-8343.
SUGG MODEL TRAIN GARDEN FUNDRAISER 7-9 p.m. Feb. 4, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Tickets: $25, nonmembers $35. (800) 366-4664.
Theater
Central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK AND A HARD PLACE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through March 26, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Original comedy. Tickets: $22. Reservations recommended. (501) 372-0205.
THE LOBBY BAR: A PLAY 7-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Not recommended for those under 17. Tickets: advance $15, senior citizens, students, military $12; at the door $20 and $15. (501) 374-2615.
MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS through 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.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER through Feb. 14, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $30-$45. (501) 378-0405.
STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. A collection of monologues and short stories. Tickets: $16, students and ages 65 and older $12. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
THE THIRTEEN CLOCKS Friday-Feb. 14, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Children's Theatre. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $12, AAC members and groups of 10 or more $10. arkansasartscenter.org/theatre or (501) 372-4000.
Around Arkansas
BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA 7 p.m. today, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson Ave., Fayetteville. Presented by L.A.Theatre Works. Tickets: $19-$39 plus fees. (479) 443-5600.
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 7 p.m. Feb. 4-6 and 11-13, 2 p.m. Feb. 7 and 14,The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: $10, senior citizens $8, students $5. (501) 658-2044.
ELVIS LIVES! 7:30 p.m. today, Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $30-$40, students $10. (501) 450-3265.
THE FANTASTICKS 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Tickets: $18. (501) 368-0111.
MAMMA MIA! 7 p.m. Feb. 9-11, 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $36-$78 plus fees. (479) 443-5600.
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT 8 p.m. Feb. 5-6, 11-13 and 18-20, 2 p.m. Feb. 7, 14 and 21, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: cabaret $30, table for two $50, balcony $17. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
THE WHALES OF AUGUST 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5-6 and 12-13, 3 p.m. Feb. 7, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Tickets: $20, students $10. Members: $16, students $9. (479) 751-5441.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
OTHER DESERT CITIES 7 p.m. Feb. 8, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Doors for auditions open at 6:30 p.m. Performances by Arkansas Public Theatre will be April 1-3 and April 7-10. (479) 631-8988.
SHREK: THE MUSICAL 6-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Rehearsals begin March 3. Performances April 14-17 and 21-24. Bring a vocal music selection. (501) 317-6314.
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. Ben Byers, Tragikly White, today. Richie Johnson, Charlotte Taylor, Friday. Rustenhaven, 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. Dan Chopin, through Saturday. 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. Dylan Scott, Travis Denning, 8:30 p.m. today, $15. Designer Drugs, 9 p.m. Friday; $10, under 21 $15. All Things Bowie!: A Tribute to David Bowie, 9 p.m. Saturday; $10, reserved $15, VIP $20. Indie Music Night, 8 p.m. Sunday, $10. (501) 823-0090.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 S. Main St. Hayes Carll, 8 p.m. Feb. 4, $25-$35. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase semifinals round 1, 9 p.m. today, $5. Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $5. The Federalis with Recognizer, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. Scott H. Biram, Strahan & The Good Neighbors, 8 p.m. Tuesday; advance $10, day of show $12. The Steepwater Band, deFrance, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $10. (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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