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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Collaboration of Color," through Aug. 29. Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. argentagallery.com or (501) 258-8991.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Lecture & Late Night: "Searching for Mildred Thompson: An Artist's Legacy Project," Melissa Messina, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, tickets: $10. Art Together for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. "Flow: Recent Works by Ceramics Resident Julia Baugh," through Sept. 24. "Delta Exhibition," 52 works by 30 artists, through Aug. 8. Renoir's Madame Henriot in Costume, through Sept. 11. "Young Arkansas Artists," Arkansas students in kindergarten-grade 12, through Saturday"William Adolphe Bouguereau's Admiration: A Special Loan" runs through Sept. 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 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. Sidewalk Sale, Thursday-Friday. Works by Holly Tilley, Diana Shearon, Lori Weeks, Sheree King, Vonda Rainey. 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. Works by Arkansas League of Artists and "From the Vault," through Oct. 22. "Culture Shock: Shine Your Rubies, Hide Your Diamonds," Melissa Cowper-Smith and others, through Aug. 27. "School's Out: An Exhibition of Student Work by the Arkansas Arts Educators," through Aug. 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Stop the Presses!" works by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette staff, through Sept. 3. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Instant Magic," through Sept. 30. 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. Super Summer Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through July 30. "American Champions: The Quest for Olympic Glory," through Sept. 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "Changing Tides: 100 Years of Iconic Swimwear," through Aug. 7. "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. Works by Glennray Tutor through Aug. 13. 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. "AfriCOBRA NOW: Works on Paper," through Sept. 17. 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. Works by Sally Nixon, through Sept. 4. Exhibit by Robert Lemming and Louis Watts, through Aug. 7. "Hugo and Gayne Preller's House of Light," through October. "A Diamond in the Rough: 75 Years of Historic Arkansas Museum," through February 2017. 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.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "For the Love of the Line" through July 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. July exhibit: "The Wild Ones." Giclee giveaway, 7 p.m. today . Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006.
LAST GLIMPSES OF AUTHENTIC POLAROID ART through Sept. 30, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. (501) 590-5934.
LITTLE BRUSHES KIDS' CAMP 1-3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; week of July 25-29, Pinot's Palette Little Rock, 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 607. Open to ages 5-12. Supplies provided. Bring sack lunch. Admission: per day $40. LittleRock@pinotspalette.comor (501) 588-1661.
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.
MATT McLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St., Suite A. "Art Craft Art: An Exploration of the Definition of Craft and Where the Lines Blur," today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.
MOVIES IN THE PARK Sundown, Wednesdays, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Science After Dark, 6-9 p.m. July 28. "Imaginate," through Oct. 2. 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 GALLERY 2003 S. Louisiana St. "Solastalgia," Susan Chambers and Louise Halsey, through Friday. Open by appointment. (501) 376-0632.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Different Spokes: Bicycling in Arkansas," through July 31. 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.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main Street, North Little Rock. "Glennray Tutor - Solo Exhibition" through Aug. 13. Hours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 am-4 p.m. (501) 664-2787.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Traditional Arts of the Bedouin," through Aug. 5. "Surface Tension," Ted Grimmett, through July 28; Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Summer Art Camps: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 8-12; members $75, nonmembers $90. 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.
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.
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. "The Making of Stuff," Shawn Adair and "Maidenhair: Beauty, Grace and Light," Laura Wattles, through July 29. 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. Ozarkumentaries, screenings and discussions, 9-10:30 p.m. July 27. Seated Woman in Chemise, Pablo Picasso, through July 2017. "American Made: Treasures From the American Folk Art Museum," through Sept. 19. "The Four Seasons," through September. "Black Unity," through Sept. 5. 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. Arkansas State University-Beebe displaying Morgan McMurry pottery through Aug. 31. 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: 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. "The Art of Transcendence," through Oct. 16. 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.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Beginner Silk Painting Workshop 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, $175, $150 members, register by Monday. (800) 366-4664."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. "For the Love of the Line," through July 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. "Dinosaurs Revealed," through Sept. 5. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 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, stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. "It's Summertime!" through Aug. 22 featuring eight local artists. (501) 745-6615.
PAINTING BY HEART noon-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 29, Art on the Green, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite 1, Conway. Oil and acrylic painting class. $135 for four classes. (501) 205-1922.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Summer Storytime, 10 a.m. Fridays through July 29.Tuesday 'Til Eight, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 30; historic downtown walking tour, Tuesday. 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 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, 2017. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "Countryside Vistas" by Julie Mayser, Wednesday-Aug. 31; opening reception, 5 p.m. July 27. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. "Champion Trees," Linda Williams, through Aug. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (866) 972-7778.
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.
DANCE ALLIANCE 7-9 p.m. July 28, Rogers High School Auditorium, 2300 Dixieland Road, Rogers. Brigham Young University's premier touring dance group. (479) 636-2202.
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
MOVIES IN THE PARK Sundown Wednesdays, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. Captain America: The First Avenger, Wednesday. (501) 375-2552.
RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Avenue. Animation Show of Shows 7 p.m. July 28-30. Same set of films shown each night. Tickets: $5.ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 320-5715.
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CAMDEN'S AMAZING MOVIES ON THE RIVER SERIES dusk Fridays through July 29,Riverwalk Amphitheater, 405 W. Washington St., Camden. Viewing moves to Saturday in case of rain. camden.ar.gov or (870) 837-5500.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK SIGNING WITH CONGRESSMAN ED BETHUNE 1-3 p.m. July 30 WordsWorth Books & Co., 5920 R St. Congressman Bethune will be signing copies of his book A Pearl for Kizzy, a WWII Novel. (501) 663-9198.
CHARLES PORTIS' NORWOOD 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 6 p.m. July 31, South on Main, 1304 S. Main St. Join the Oxford American for a special performance honoring Charles Portis' first novel. Tickets: $45, $57 reserved table, $68 premium reserved table. metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
DEAR COUNTY AGENT GUY: CALF PULLING, HUSBAND TRAINING, AND OTHER CURIOUS DISPATCHES FROM A MIDWESTERN DAIRY FARMER by Jerry Nelson book signing 10 a.m. Wednesday Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. (501) 376-4781.
ESTHER D. NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Family Night, 4 p.m. Wednesdays in July; (501) 457-5038.
FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All are welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.
PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.
STORY TIME 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 3, Book Warehouse, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Drive. (501) 455-6399.
A SOUTHERN SUPPER 6:30 p.m. July 30, Capital Hotel, 111 W. Markham St. With humorists Roy Blount Jr. and Harrison Scott Key. Tickets: $165. metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
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RED RIVER HERITAGE SYMPOSIUM: RAILROADS OF THE RED RIVER 1-8 p.m. Saturday Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Tickets: $30 including evening meal. historicwashingtonstatepark.com or (870) 983-2684.
THIS I BELIEVE PERSONAL ESSAY WORKSHOP 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 2, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Inspired by National Public Radio's "This I Believe" series. (479) 292-3665.
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.
HEROES OF ARKANSAS FOLK MUSIC SYMPOSIUM & CONCERT 9 a.m.-noon July 30, Conference Room 4A-400, Multi-Agency Complex, 1 Capitol Mall. Registration by Monday required. events.archives@arkansas.gov or (501) 682-6900.
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.
DEANA CARTER 6:30 p.m. July 28, Metroplex Live, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $25. (501) 681-7552.
HEROES OF ARKANSAS FOLK MUSIC 9 a.m.-noon July 30, Multi-Agency Complex Building, 1 Capitol Mall, Room 4A-400. Symposium and concert hosted by the Arkansas State Archives. Speakers George West, Charley Sandage and Jeff Lewellen. Folk band Harmony. Seminar is free but registration required. Register by Monday. events.archives@arkansas.gov or (501) 682-6900.
I LOVE THE '90s 7:30 p.m. July 29, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Vanilla Ice, Salt-N-Pepa, Kid 'n Play, Tone Loc. Tickets: $55-$68. (800) 745-3000.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
ROCK THE BORDER TOUR 7-11 p.m. Fridays through July 29, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 11721 Chenal Parkway. rocktheborder.com or (501) 218-8840.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 S. Main St. Tift Merritt 7 p.m. Aug. 1.Hours: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.
SUZY BOGGUSS 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $20.ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 320-5715.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
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BLUEGRASS MONDAY CONCERT SERIES 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Featuring the Baker Family. Suggested donation: $5. thebakerfamilybluegrass.com or (870) 972-2367.
CHOIR CAMP FESTIVAL DAY 9:40 a.m. July 30 Subiaco Abbey, 287 Arkansas 197, Subiaco. Sack lunch picnic at 11:30 a.m. with more performances to follow. choircamp.org or (479) 934-1000.
DIVAS ON FIRE 5 p.m. Tuesday, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Great Lawn, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Springdale. bgozarks.org or (479) 750-2620.
GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7-9 p.m. alternate Thursdays, Gulley Park, 1850 E. Township St., Fayetteville. Flashback, today (479) 443-7275.
HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28-30, Ozark Folk Center, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Registration: $200. $ 75 per day. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (870) 269-3851.
DWIGHT YOAKAM 8 p.m. July 30, Magic Springs, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: $54.99. (501) 624-0100.
HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL Today-Saturday, Byrd's Adventure Center, 7037 Cass Oark Road, Ozark. Leftover Salmon, The Wood Brothers, Earphunk. Tickets: $90-$125. homegrownfestival-ar.com or (479) 667-4066.
KEVIN COSTNER AND MODERN WEST 6:30 p.m. Friday, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $35-$40. mainstreeteldorado.org or (870) 862-4747.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. 38 Special, 8 p.m. Saturday. Day pass: $54.99. Reserved seating: $8-$10. (501) 624-0100.
MURPHY USA SHOWTIME CONCERT SERIES Union Square in downtown El Dorado. Little Texas, 7 p.m. Saturday. mainstreeteldorado.org or (870) 862-4747.
OPEN MIC JAM SESSION 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Taylors' Made Cafe, 283 Arkansas 365, Conway. (501) 470-3322.
SONNY BURGESS AND THE LEGENDARY PACERS 6-8:30 p.m. today, Bryant Senior Wellness and Activity Center, 6401 Boone Road, No. 3, Bryant. Tickets: $7 advance; $10 at the door. (501) 943-0056.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Chris Stapleton 7:30 p.m. July 28, tickets: $36-$56; Mercy Me, 7:30 p.m. July 30, tickets: $31-$55.50; Meghan Trainor 7 p.m. Aug. 2, tickets: $29.95-$59.95; Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, $41-$81; amptickets.com or(479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BEGINNERS SUSHI CLASS 7-9 p.m. Monday, Stone's Throw Brewing, 402 E. Ninth St. (501) 244-9154.
BEGINNERS YOGA 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Registration required. (501) 918-3086.
BERRY PICKING ON WYE MOUNTAIN 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday through July, Wye Mountain, Roland. Costs vary. (501) 330-1906.
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.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.
DOGTOWN FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Oct. 29, 410 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 425-1988.
FARMERS MARKET 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. (501) 868-4225.
FIVE BEERS, FIVE BITES 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Southern Gourmasian, 219 W. Capitol Ave. (501) 313-5645.
FOOD, ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday through Aug. 12, 6124 Baseline Road. Free breakfast and lunch for anyone under 18. feedfirstamerica.org or (866) 526-2265.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. butlercenter.org/workshop or (501) 918-3033.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Saturdays through Sept. 24, River Market Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
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.
MOVIE CAMP 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 1-5, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Mike Means teaches grades 5-7. Registration: $110. (870) 862-5474.
PRESERVATION LIBATIONS MIX-OFF 6-8 p.m. Friday, Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St. Bartending competition. Admission: $50, members $45, VIP $75. (501) 372-4757.
SOUTH MAIN VINTAGE MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. second Saturday of every month, through October, Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. facebook.com/southmainvintagemarket or (501) 410-3938.
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and July 30, Museum School Studio 1, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Admission: nonmembers $80, members $65. (501) 396-0367.
YOGA AT LAMAN 2-3 p.m. Wednesday William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY CAMP AWESOME KIDS' COLLEGE CAMP For grades 2-7. ASU-Beebe, 1000 W. Iowa St., Beebe. Session 3: Monday-July 29. Fees and times vary. asub.edu or (501) 230-7902.
AUTUMN'S RERIDE YOUTH RANCH SPAGHETTI SUPPER 5-7:30 p.m. July 30, Church of the Nazarene, 220 N.W. A St., Bentonville. Spaghetti Supper and Silent Auction loaded with great prizes from local merchants. $5. (479) 273-2771.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
DREAM BIG CHARITY GALA 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Fayetteville Town Center, 15 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. Music by Boom Kinetic, hors d'oeuvres from area restaurants, two signature cocktails and carnival games. Benefits Children's Safety Center of Washington County. Guests encouraged to wear black, red and white summer cocktail attire. Tickets: $65. (749) 872-6183.
FOOD MEET-UPS 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Sadie T. Johnson Community Building, 383 N. Larkin St., Monticello. Meetings intended for producers, purchasers and food market developers interested in strengthening locally grown food markets. Registration: $10 includes lunch and refreshments. Registration closes one week prior to meeting. uaex.edu/local-foods or (501) 671-2228.
FULTON COUNTY FAIR Monday-July 30, 124 Arena Lane, Salem. (870) 895-5565.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "Do It Yourself Series: Vegetable Fermenting, Kombucha and Beer Making" 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Magnolia Room. Lunch available through Chipmunk Cafe. Reservations required. Fee: $15 members; $20 non-members. Register: garvangardens.org or (800) 366-4664.Beginner Silk Painting Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday ; $175, members $150. Intermediate Silk Painting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28-30; $100, members $75.Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.
GLENHAVEN MINISTRIES SPARKS OUT OF SCHOOL TAILGATE KICK-OFF 6-8 p.m. Aug. 2, The Ministry Center, 766 Harkrider, Conway. After school program for students seventh-ninth grades in Conway. glenhavenministries.org/sparks or (501) 358-6314.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Kayak workshop, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 31, Aug. 5, 7, 16, 31; $50. (479) 789-5000.
KIDS SUMMER POTTERY CAMP WITH WINSTON TAYLOR 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 2-5, final glazing Aug. 9 River Valley Arts Center, 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Admission: $75 per child; $65 members. (479) 968-2452.
LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.
MAGIC SPRINGS & CRYSTAL FALLS WATER AND THEME PARK 1701 Grand Ave., Hot Springs. All Scout Camp Out, Friday-Saturday, $32.50. Christmas in July and International Culture Day, Saturday. Day pass: $54.99. magicsprings.com or (501) 624-0100.
MULTI-STATE GUN PERMIT CLASS 3-6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 2, Hampton Inn Van Buren, 1916 N. Sixth St., Van Buren; 3-6 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 3, Cabela's, 2300 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 2, Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Room, 6500 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 5, American Legion Post 341, 1889 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista. Must be 21 or older; 19 or older if active or honorably discharged military. Fee: $99. (866) 371-6111.
OLD TIME GAMES 2-3 p.m. today and 10-11 a.m. Friday, Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 Arkansas 161 S., Scott. A hands-on program highlighting the types of games played by children and adults from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. (501) 961-1409.
PAPER CONSERVATION: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Male and Female Academy, 11 Seventh St., Powhatan. Workshop by Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives. (870) 878-6521.
RAM SUMMER ART CAMP 1-5 p.m. Aug. 2-6, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Admission: $10 per day; $45 for whole week. (479) 784-2787.
REINERT GOLF CLASSIC Shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Springdale Country Club, 608 W. Lakeview Drive, Springdale. Benefits Ozark Guidance. Cost: $135. (479) 725-5294.
RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE July 31-Aug. 6, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Hours: noon-7 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday. (501) 499-0009.
SEEDS OF HOPE GARDEN PARTY 7-10 p.m. July 28, Peel Mansion 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Tickets: $65. healinggardensofnwa.org or (479) 841-8895.
SHOWDOWN AT SUNSET 6 p.m. Saturday, Union County Courthouse, 101 N. Washington Ave., El Dorado. Historic re-enactment, music and entertainment. (870) 862-4747.
SOLAR POWER WORKSHOP 9 a.m. July 30, H&W Dime and Dollar Store, 659 Arkansas 225 E., Greenbrier. Instructor Tyler Roberts will share his experience of building and using solar power applications. The workshop is structured to help participants learn how to assemble and hook up the parts of a basic solar kit from a local tool supply store. (501) 679-2001.
THE STITCHING CIRCLE 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Plantation Agriculture Museum, 4815 Arkansas 161 S., Scott. A fun day of discussion and ongoing projects including quilting, crocheting, cross stitching and more. (501) 961-1409.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER AND SILENT AUCTION 5-7:30 p.m. July 30, Havenwood, 808 N. Main St., Bentonville. Fundraiser for Autumn's ReRide Youth Ranch. Tickets: $5. aayr.org or (479) 273-2771.
YOUTH FISHING DERBY 9 a.m.-noon, registration 8 a.m. Saturday, Willow Beach Park, 11698 Blue Heron Parkway, Scott. Open to children 15 and under. Participants must bring own rod, reel, tackle and bait. (870) 534-0451.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE through July 31, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, students and senior citizens $16, $2 discount Thursday performance. weekendtheater.tix.com or (501) 374-3761.
FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 2,The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $22. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, today-July 30, Sally Riggs Insalaco Theater, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $15-$50. (501) 353-1443.
ROCK OF AGES through Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25; military, students and ages 65 and older $20. eventbrite.com or (501) 908-1099.
THE WIZ ENCORE! 5 and 8:30 p.m. July 31, The Rev Room, 300 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $20 per person table/balcony; $15 guaranteed seat; $10 general admission. For the first show, tickets for children 12 and under, $5. Second show is for age 18 and older. www.arkansaslivemusic.com or (501) 548-5811.
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110 IN THE SHADE 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday-Sunday, 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday, Callaway Theatre, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado.Tickets: $10-$25. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.
DRAMA CAMP 8 a.m.-noon (grades 2-4), 1-5 p.m. (grades 5-8) Monday -July 29, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Showdown at the Callaway Corral" classes. Registration: $110. (870) 862-5474.
DRUMMING THROUGH THE FABLES 7 p.m. Wednesday-July 30, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. A drum ballet. Tickets: $18-$22, students $5. asc701.org or (870) 536-3375.
GREASE 7:30 p.m. July 29-30, Aug. 5-6, 12-13; 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 14; 12:30 p.m. July 30, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Post a picture of your best 50's costume on Facebook for $5 refund on ticket price. Tickets: $18; $15 senior citizens and military. (501) 368-0111.
THE MUSIC MAN 7 p.m. Saturday-July 31, Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak St., Leslie. Presented by Red Curtain Theatre. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under $5. (870) 448-2557.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 6:30 p.m. July 30-31, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Rehearsals begin Aug. 29. Performance dates: Oct. 13-30. Vocal and choreography auditions. Accompanist provided. No tracks and no a cappella. (501) 410-2283.
THE WIZ 10 a.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday,The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Performance dates: Oct. 21-23 and 28-30 and Nov. 4-6 and 11-13. Must be 12 or older for ensemble, prefer 17 or older. Must bring music and 4-by-4-inch head shot. (501) 374-3761.
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TOM SAWYER 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville. Actors 10-18, no previous experience is necessary. Performances: Sept. 8-11. artslivetheatre.com or (479) 521-4932.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Jason, Tragikly White, today. Almost Infamous, Third Degree, Friday. Brian Ramsey, Just Sayin, Saturday. Richie Johnson, Monday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Ben Byers, 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. Argenta Arts Acoustic Music Series: 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month through November; Peter Finger, Hogging today. 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. John Morgan, 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. Jason D. Williams, 8:30 p.m. Friday, $10-$25. Indie Music Night, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10. Crobot, 8 p.m. Sunday, $10-$13. Forevermore, 8 p.m. July 27, $7. The LACs, 9 p.m. July 28, $15 advance, $18 at the door. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. The Uh Huhs with Jared Leibowich and Sea Nanners, 9 p.m. Saturday, $6. Brothers + Company with Brother Moses, 9 p.m. Tuesday, $5. Lawrence, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, $10. (501) 372-7707.
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