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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Internet Cat Video Festival, 2 p.m. July 10, 6 p.m. July 12, $5. 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 July 24. "Paul Signac Drawings and Watercolors, the James T. Dyke Collection," through July 17. "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 Vonda Rainey, Holly Tilley, Matt Coburn, Ann Presley, Marie Weaver. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Akin" works on paper by Cynthia Kresse and blown glass with mixed media by Kyle Boswell, through July 16. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. Works by Arkansas League of Artists and "From the Vault," July 8-Oct. 22; reception, 5-8 p.m. July 8. "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. "Black Box," Kae Barron, through Saturday. "Stop the Presses!" works by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette staff, July 8-Sept. 3; reception, 6-8 p.m. July 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Interconnections," Maria and Jorge Villegas, today. "Instant Magic," Friday-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. "Magic Realism," through July 9. 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. June exhibit: "Go West, Young Man!" July exhibit: "The Wild Ones." Giclee giveaway, 7 p.m. July 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006.
MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "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," through July 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. "African-American Treasures From the Kinsey Collection," through Saturday. "Foot Soldiers for Freedom: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Arkansas" through July 13. mosaictemplarscenter.com. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "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 July 22. 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.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Delta des Refuses," through July 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Traditional Arts of the Bedouin," through Aug. 5. 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. July 18-22, 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.
BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. "First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare," through July 12. 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. "The Making of Stuff," Shawn Adair and "Maidenhair: Beauty, Grace and Light," Laura Wattles, Friday-July 29; opening reception, 1-4 p.m. July 10. 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. "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.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Fourth of July crafts for children, 1-3 p.m. Monday, $2-$7. "Roots, Rhythm and Rock -- Music That Moved Fort Smith: Second Movement, 1945-1995," today-June, 2017; opening reception and concert, 6-10 p.m. today. 50 Memories of Lincoln High School, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 10. 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," July 8-Oct. 16; opening reception, 5-7 p.m. July 7, nonmembers $5. 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. "America's Splendid Beauty," Tim Gorman, Magnolia Room, today. "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," Friday-July 31; reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday. 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. Teepee Talks with John Two-Hawks: Medicine Wheel Wisdom Part Two, 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 7. "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.
PAINTING BY HEART noon-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 29, Art on the Green, 1100 Bob Courtway, 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; games and ice cream, Tuesday. "Crazy Quilts," through July 10. 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 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center: Textiles by Jennifer Libby Fay, today. 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.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Cash bar, season discount for members. (501) 915-8111.
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
AT THE FORK 7 p.m. July 13, Imax Theatre, 17825 Chenal Parkway. A documentary about farm animals raised for consumption. Tickets: $12. (501) 821-2616.
MOVIES IN THE PARK Sundown Wednesdays, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. The Campaign, Wednesday. (501) 375-2552.
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CAMDEN'S AMAZING MOVIES ON THE RIVER SERIES dusk Fridays through July 29, The 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
FRIENDS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARIES USED BOOK SALE 5-7 p.m. July 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8-9, Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Admission: $5 for Thursday night and 9 a.m. shopping time on Friday and Saturday. (501) 918-3029.
STORY TIME 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 3, Book Warehouse, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Drive. (501) 455-6399.
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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 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.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7:30 p.m. July 8, Lakewood Village canopy, 2851 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. nlrcommunityband.com or (501) 758-2576.
POPS ON THE RIVER 5:30 p.m. Monday, First Security Amphitheater, 400 President Clinton Ave. Giveaways for the first 100 military members to check in at the Military Appreciation Tent. Fireworks will begin around 9:20-9:30 p.m. arkansasonline.com/pops or (501) 378-3807.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 S. Main St. Mark Edgar Stuart, 9 p.m. July 8, $10. southonmain.com or (501) 244-9660.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday; 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. Curtis Sullivan and Kyung-Eun Na, 7:30 p.m. today, $15. (501) 821-7275.
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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. Hog Wild, Sunday. (870) 269-3851.
GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7-9 p.m. alternate Thursdays, Gulley Park, 1850 E. Township St., Fayetteville. Danielle Nicole, 7 p.m. July 7. (479) 443-7275.
LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.
MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Maddie & Tae, 8 p.m. Saturday. Kutless with Derek Minor & Tony Tillman, 8 p.m. Saturday. Park tickets: $59.99; ages 55 and older and children under 4 feet, $36.99. Reserved seating: online $8, at the door $10. (501) 624-0100.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS 7:30 p.m. through July 15, Inspiration Point, 16311 U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs and Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville. Tickets: $10-$150. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
RICHARD MARX WITH BARRETT BABER 7:30 p.m. July 8, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $35-$40. mainstreeteldorado.org or (870) 862-4747.
RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS 8 p.m. July 13 Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. Tickets: $20 advance; $25 at the door. (479) 268-1500.
THE SOUTHERN PLAINSMEN QUARTET 6 p.m. Sunday, Old Austin United Methodist Church, Arkansas 38 and Ray Sowell Road, Austin. oldaustinumc.org or (501) 413-9341.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
SWEET SOUNDS OF DOWNTOWN 6 p.m. Saturday, Saracen Landing, 200 Lake Saracen, Pine Bluff. Dave Sadler, Platinum Hitz Band, $CTC$ Band and more. Admission: advance $5, at the gate $10, VIP and meal $25. (870) 536-0576.
WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Fourth of July Spectacular with Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. Monday, $3-$35. ticketmaster.com or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION WORLD EXPO through Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center and H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden, 101 E. Markham St. Cost: $10-$20. ataworldexpo.com or (501) 568-2821.
BEGINNER'S 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.
BIG BANG ON THE RANGE 6 p.m. Monday, Jacksonville Shooting Sports Complex, 2800 Graham Road, Jacksonville. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (501) 982-4171.
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.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 5:30 p.m. July 12, Cache, 425 President Clinton Ave. Food, complimentary beer and wine, music and a silent auction. Tickets: $100. arclubs.org or (501) 666-8816.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m. today, Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock. Evening will include tours of the museum and the USS Razorback. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 372-5959.
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS Room 2156, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. "Fundamentals for Beginners" 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Wednesday-July 27; "Introduction to Computers" 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Thursday-July 28; "Introduction to Google Photos" 1-2:30 p.m. July 11 and 13; "Tips & Tricks for the iPhone and iPad" 10-11:30 a.m. July 19, 21, and 26. Fees: $45 for 16 hours; $15 manuals. seniornet.martha@gmail.com or (501) 603-1262.
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. Wednesdays through July 20, Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. (501) 868-4225.
FIREWORKS FRENZY 8 p.m. Monday, Marriott Grand Ballroom Terrace, 3 Statehouse Plaza. View of fireworks show with snacks, music and cash bar. Tickets: $25, children 12 and under $10. eastersealsar.com or (501) 906-4000.
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.
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, Tuesdays through July 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.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, All Souls Church, 4701 Walkers Corner Road, Scott. 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 Main St. facebook.com/southmainvintagemarket or (501) 410-3938.
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ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, First Christian Church, 3911 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY CAMP AWESOME KIDS' COLLEGE CAMP For grades 2-7. ASU-Beebe, 1000 W. Iowa St., Beebe. Session 1: July 11-15, Session 2: July 18-22, Session 3: July 25-29. ASU-Heber Springs, 101 River Crest, Heber Springs Session 1: July 11-15. Fees and times vary. asub.edu or (501) 230-7902.
BEEBE'S FOURTH OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA 5:30 p.m. Monday, Beebe Ballpark, 321 N. M St., Beebe. (501) 882-8143.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
FLEUR DELICIOUS WEEKEND July 5-10 Eureka Springs. Food, wine and arts/culture festival. fleurdeliciousweekend.com or (479) 253-7333.
FOURTH OF JULY BIRTHDAY STROLL 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Carnegie Library, 194 Spring St., Eureka Springs. Learn about the history of Eureka Springs and enjoy a boxed chicken dinner. Tickets: $25. eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org or (479) 253-9417.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Starstuff Story Time and Starstuff Reader's Theater, ages 5-8 10 a.m. and ages 9-12 11 a.m. Saturday, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664.
HOBBS STATE PARK DAY CAMPS 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13-15 (ages 6-8), and July 20-22 (ages 9-12), Hobbs State Park, 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Cost: $50 plus tax per child; includes snacks and T-shirt. Kayak workshop, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 10, 31, Aug. 5, 7, 16, 31; $50. (479) 789-5000.
INDEPENDENCE DAY BASH 4 p.m. Saturday, Saline County Fairgrounds, Benton. Music, food, Build-a-Bear, bounce houses. (501) 776-5900.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CHUCKWAGON RACES Friday-Sunday, Posey Hollow Horsecamp, 243 Polk 306, Mena. Chuckwagon races, Moe Bandy, open rodeo, trail riding and camping. Admission: $20-$50, free children under 10. (479) 216-7552.
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.
OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Fun, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday; $12, ages 6-12 $7. Kids Day Camp for ages 8-12, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 18-22, $60. (870) 269-3851.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM U.S. 165, Scott. Agri-Adventure Day Camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today-Friday, $36. Homegoods Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9. (501) 961-1409.
POWHATAN HISTORIC STATE PARK 31 S. Second St., Powhatan. Canning Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 878-0032.
RANCH RODEO FAMILY CELEBRATION 1 p.m. Saturday, CrossRoads Cowboy Church 3071 AR-5, El Paso. Cake and pie auction, bronco riding, etc. Fees vary depending on the event. Dinner included. (501) 681-2255.
SHOWDOWN AT SUNSET 6 p.m. July 23 and Aug. 27, Union County Courthouse, 101 N. Washington Ave., El Dorado. Historic re-enactment, music and entertainment. (870) 862-4747.
SWIMMING LESSONS 11-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-noon July 11-21, Pine Bluff Arsenal Recreation Center, Dayton Road, White Hall. For children. Admission: $80. (870) 540-3621 or (870) 540-3778.
WASHINGTON COUNTY CEMETERY PRESERVATION GROUP 11 a.m. July 9, Historical Museum and Heritage Center, 106 Water Ave., Elm Springs. Discussion of cemetery preservation and related topics. (479) 856-5557.
YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAMS Monday-Friday through July 16, Snow Fine Arts Center, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Junior Theatre (ages 10-13), 9 a.m.-noon; Senior Theatre (ages 14-18), 1-4 p.m.; Film (ages 10-18), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. uca.edu/theatre or (501) 450-5092.
Theater
Central Arkansas
BIG BAD 7 p.m. July 8 and 9, 2 p.m. July 10, The Ritz Theater, 306 W. Main St. Tickets: $10, ages 6-11 $5. (870) 762-1744.
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, July 21-30, Sally Riggs Insalaco Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $15-$50. (501) 353-1443.
LIFT EVERY VOICE: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN THE HEARTLAND noon and 4 p.m. July 10, Visitors Chapel AME Church, 319 Church St., Hot Springs. Presented by the Bright Star Touring Theater. (501) 620-6715.
ROCK OF AGES July 7-24, 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.
TOO MANY COOKS through July 16, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Tuesday-Saturday: showtime 7:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday matinees: showtime 12:45 p.m., dinner 11 a.m.; Sunday evening: showtime 6:45 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.
Around Arkansas
DRAMA CAMP 8 a.m.-noon (grades 2-4), 1-5 p.m. (grades 5-8) July 25-29, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. "Showdown at the Callaway Corral" classes. Registration: $110. (870) 862-5474.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM 7:30-9:45 p.m. today, Sunday, July 8 and 9, Reynolds Performance Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Presented by Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Donations welcome. arkshakes.com or (866) 810-0012.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS 7:30 p.m. through July 15, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Center, 16311 U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs. Featuring Don Giovanni, Albert Herring and more. opera.org or (479) 253-8595.
ROMEO & JULIET 7:30 p.m. Friday, Tuesday, July 7; 2 p.m. Sunday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre production. Tickets: $32; students, ages 65 and older and military $25. (501) 582-0702.
TWELFTH NIGHT 2 p.m. today, 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre production. Tickets: $10. (501) 582-0702.
TWELFTH NIGHT 7:30 p.m. Friday, Farmers Market, 121 Orange St., Hot Springs. hotspringsarts.org or (501) 321-2027.
TWELFTH NIGHT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ozark Heritage Arts Center, 410 Oak St., Leslie. Tickets: $6. (870) 448-2557.
WEST SIDE STORY 7:30-9:45 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday; 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday; Reynolds Performance Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Presented by Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Tickets: $32. $25 students, senior citizens and military. arkshakes.com or (866) 810-0012.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Big Stack, Tragikly White, today. Fire & Brimstone, Canvas, Friday. Charlotte Taylor, Trey Johnson, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Tuesday. Rob & Tyndall, 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. Drew Thomas, 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. Reckless Kelly, today, $20. An Ode to the Queens Showcase, 9 p.m. Friday, $10-$15. Randall Shreve & The Devilles, 9 p.m. Saturday, $7-$10. Drummers in the House featuring Calvin Rodgers, 8 p.m. Sunday, $10-$20. (501) 823-0090.
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