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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. 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. 28. Renoir's Madame Henriot in Costume, through Sept. 11. "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.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Works by Bob Snider, Loren Bartnicke, Louise Harris, Ron Almond and Michelle Moore. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Respiro," by Melissa Wilkinson and Petra Nimtz, Saturday-Aug. 20; reception, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.
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. Saturday. Olympian Dan O'Brian: kids track and field day, 9-11 a.m.; public program, noon Friday. "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.
GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Collages by Amy Edgington and hand colored photography by David Rackley, through Sept. 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. "Drawing on the Edge," David Bailin, through Aug. 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211.
GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. "Chicana Goddess in the Bosque" by Sabrina Zarco, through Aug. 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 993-0012 or (501) 663-2222.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. Works by GlennrayTutor 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.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. July exhibit: "The Wild Ones." August exhibit: "Impersonating the Impressionists." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Aug. 18. 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.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Vintage Military Vehicle Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. "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.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Science After Dark, 6-9 p.m. today. "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.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Different Spokes: Bicycling in Arkansas," through Sunday. 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.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., Suite 100, North Little Rock. The Art Department: Sandra Sell, Aug. 5-31, opening reception, 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 5, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. info@theafoundation.org or (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Traditional Arts of the Bedouin," through Aug. 5. "Surface Tension," Ted Grimmett, through today. 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.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Samantha Sherry, Aug. 4-31; opening, reception, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 4. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 508-6109.
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 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. 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. Monday-Friday. (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. "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 Sunday. "Water Works," various artists, Aug. 5-31; opening reception, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 5. 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 and 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. "Let Us Pray: Rogers' Early Churches," through Jan. 1. Summer Storytime, 10 a.m. Friday.Tuesday 'Til Eight, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 30; beaded jewelry, 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, through Aug. 31. 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.
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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DANCE ALLIANCE 7-9 p.m. today, Rogers High School Auditorium, 2300 Dixieland Road, Rogers. Brigham Young University's premier touring dance group. (479) 636-2202.
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
ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Short films from Australia, France, Iran, Russia and the U.S. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission: $5. ronrobinsontheater.org or (501) 320-5715.
MOVIES IN THE PARK Sundown Wednesdays, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 375-2552.
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CAMDEN'S AMAZING MOVIES ON THE RIVER SERIES dusk Friday,Riverwalk Amphitheater, 405 W. Washington St., Camden. Viewing moves to Saturday in case of rain. camden.ar.gov or (870) 837-5500.
HUMAN RIGHTS ART AND FILM FESTIVAL Aug. 5-6, 36 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. Categories include student films, short form or feature-length documentaries, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender voices and women in film. Food and wine reception, 6:30 Aug. 5. Screenings 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 6 and awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. esfilmfest.org or (479) 244-6636.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BOOK SIGNING WITH CONGRESSMAN ED BETHUNE 1-3 p.m. Saturday, WordsWorth Books & Co., 5920 R St. A Pearl for Kizzy, a WWII novel. (501) 663-9198.
CHARLES PORTIS'S NORWOOD 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 6 p.m. Sunday, South on Main, 1304 S. Main St. Tickets: $45, $57 reserved table, $68 premium reserved table. metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
STORY TIME 11 a.m. Wednesday, Book Warehouse, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Drive. (501) 455-6399.
A SOUTHERN SUPPER 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 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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THIS I BELIEVE PERSONAL ESSAY WORKSHOP 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, 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
A CAPELLA RISING 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, 7351 Warden Road, Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all who want to participate or listen. acapellarising.com or (501) 791-7464.
ARKANSAS 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 N. Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
ART PORTER MUSIC EDUCATION INC.'S A WORK OF ART Jonathan Fritzen, 7 and 9 p.m. Aug. 4, Cajun's Wharf, 2400 Cantrell Road, $35-$50; Ben Pruitt, 8 p.m. Aug. 5, Khalil's Pub & Grill, 110 S. Shackleford Road, $40; Gerald Albright and Selina Albright, 8 p.m. Aug. 6, Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road, $55-$65. artporter.org or (501) 492-9120.
DEANA CARTER 6:30 p.m. today, Metroplex Live, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $25. (501) 681-7552.
ELECTRIC COWBOY 9515 U.S. 30. 16th Anniversary Party with Kevin Fowler and Mike Johnson and Southern Express, 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets: advance $10, day of show $15. outhousetickets.com or (501) 562-6000.
I LOVE THE '90s 7:30 p.m. Friday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With Vanilla Ice, Salt-N-Pepa, Kid 'n Play, Tone Loc. Tickets: $55-$68. (800) 745-3000.
JIM MIZE 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Ron Robinson Theatre, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $10. (501) 320-5715.
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. Friday, 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. Monday. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
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CHOIR CAMP FESTIVAL DAY 9:40 a.m. Saturday, 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.
COURT SQUARE CONCERT SERIES 2-4 p.m. first Sunday of every month through October, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Possum Juice, Aug. 7. (870) 269-3851.
GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7-9 p.m. Aug. 4, Gulley Park, 1850 E. Township St., Fayetteville. Effron White, Aug. 4. (479) 443-7275.
HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today-Saturday, Ozark Folk Center, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Registration: $200. $ 75 per day. ozarkfolkcenter.com or (870) 269-3851.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Dwight Yoakam, 8 p.m. Saturday. Day pass: $54.99. Reserved seating: $8-$10. (501) 624-0100.
THE SILVERSHAKERS CD RELEASE PARTY 7-9 p.m. Aug. 5, George's Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $5. (479) 527-6618.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Chris Stapleton 7:30 p.m. today, tickets: $36-$56; Mercy Me, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, tickets: $31-$55.50; Meghan Trainor 7 p.m. Tuesday, tickets: $29.95-$59.95; Kevin Hart, 8 p.m. Aug. 6, $50-$119.50; Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, $41-$81; amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS BOOK & PAPER SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 6 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Antique books, first editions, out of print books, old photos, postcards, maps, etc. Admission: $5, students $2. (501) 985-1663.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HALANA'S PSYCHIC FAIR 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Readings, lectures, sales. Admission: $5. (501) 843-5982.
LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.
LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.
MARVELOUS MAH JONGG MANIA 12:15-5 p.m. Aug. 7, Agudath Achim Synagogue, 7901 W. Fifth St. Tickets: $40. (501) 225-1683.
ROBOTICS STE(A)M CAMP 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Aug. 5, St. Mark Baptist Church Children and Youth Center, 5722 W. 12th St. For children entering sixth-eighth grades. (501) 663-3955.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Aug. 5, Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Helen Keller Memorial Building, 2600 W. Markham St. Hosted by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.
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.
STONE'S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. Third Annual Birthday Celebration 4-10 p.m. Saturday, admission: $5. stonesthrowbeer.com or (501) 244-9154.
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Museum School Studio 1, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Admission: nonmembers $80, members $65. (501) 396-0367.
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COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
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 through Saturday, 124 Arena Lane, Salem. (870) 895-5565.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Intermediate Silk Painting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today-Saturday; $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. Tuesday, 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. Sunday, Aug. 5, 7, 16, 31; $50. (479) 789-5000.
KIDS SUMMER POTTERY CAMP WITH WINSTON TAYLOR 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday-Aug. 5, final glazing Aug. 9, River Valley Arts Center, 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Admission: $75 per child; $65 members. (479) 968-2452.
MOVIE CAMP 8 a.m.-noon Monday-Aug. 5, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Mike Means teaches grades 5-7. Registration: $110. (870) 862-5474.
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.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE MEETING 7-8 p.m. today, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. "Bentonville in the Civil War" by Randy McCoy. Open to all. (479) 936-4663.
RAM SUMMER ART CAMP 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Aug. 6, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Admission: $10 per day; $45 for whole week. (479) 784-2787.
RHEA LANA'S CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE Sunday-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. today, Peel Mansion 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. Tickets: $65. healinggardensofnwa.org or (479) 841-8895.
SOLAR POWER WORKSHOP 9 a.m. Saturday, 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.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER AND SILENT AUCTION 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Havenwood, 808 N. Main St., Bentonville. Fundraiser for Autumn's ReRide Youth Ranch. Tickets: $5. aayr.org or (479) 273-2771.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE through Sunday, 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. through Sunday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sally Riggs Insalaco Theater, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $15-$50. (501) 353-1443.
THE WIZ ENCORE! 5 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, 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. arkansaslivemusic.com or (501) 548-5811.
Around Arkansas
DRUMMING THROUGH THE FABLES 7 p.m. through Saturday, 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.
FARCE OF NATURE 7 p.m. Aug. 4-6 and 2 p.m. Aug. 7, Historic Lyric Theatre, 113 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Tickets: $8-$12. ticketpeak.com/lyrictheatre or (870) 391-3504.
GREASE 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 12-13; 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 14; 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., Searcy. Post a picture of your best '50s costume on Facebook for $5 refund on ticket price. Tickets: $18; $15 senior citizens/military. (501) 368-0111.
MARY POPPINS Friday-Aug. 14, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Show times: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: balcony $17, cabaret $30, table $50. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (470) 631-8988.
THE MUSIC MAN 7 p.m. through Sunday, Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak St., Leslie. Presented by Red Curtain Theatre. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under $5. (870) 448-2557.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Wednesday-Aug. 6 and Aug. 11-13; 2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 7, Fort Smith Little Theatre, 401 N. Sixth St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $10. Opening Night Gala, today, $25. (479) 783-2966.
SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5-6 and 12-13 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 14, The Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. pockettheatre.com or (501) 623-8585.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 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.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Glen & Blaine, Nicky Parrish, today. Some Guy Named Robb, Big Dam Horns, Friday. Chris DeClerk, Shannon Boshears, Saturday. Steven, 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. 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. Aaron Kleiber, Wednesday-Aug. 6. 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. The LACs, 9 p.m. today, $18. Tragikly White, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $10. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $8, day of show $10. Tinderbox Circus Sideshow, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; $5, under 21 $10. (501) 372-7707.
VINO'S Seventh and Chester streets. Tennessee Stiffs, 9 p.m. Saturday. (501) 375-8466.
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