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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Art of Motion: Tango 7-9 p.m. Nov. 10, $10. Super Sunday Free Family Funday, noon-3 p.m. Nov. 13. Collectors Show and Sale, Nov. 11-Jan. 8.“Little Dreams in Glass and Metal: Enameling in America, 1920 to the Present,” and “Glass Fantasies: Enamels by Thom Hall,” through Dec. 31. “Art Together” for early-stage Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. “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. Reception with prizes and meeting with Shirley Anderson, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Fall art by Bob Snider, Ron Almond, Ann Presley, Terri Haugen, Debby Hinson, Holly Tilley. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. New works by Arkansas artists Jason McCann and Kathy Bay, through Saturday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (501) 664-0030.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. David Mudrinich, Friday-Dec. 24; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Fall Trunk Show for Regalia Handmade Clothing, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12; preview party, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. “Fourth of July and Other Things,” Diana L. Shearon, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday and Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Free admission day for veterans and their families, Nov. 11. “Ladies and Gentlemen … The Beatles!” through April 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and older, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
COX CREATIVE CENTER 120 River Market Ave. Latino Art Project: “ Cronicas de lo Efimero, Drawings and Paintings,” Maria Botti-Villegas, through Dec. 1; reception, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 11. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
DRAWL SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY ART 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd. “The Waiting Place,” photography by Linda Harding, through Monday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. drawlgallery.com or (501) 240-7446.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. “A Walk in Her Shoes,” through Jan. 15. “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. “Best of the South,” through Nov. 12. 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. “Landscapes Unmasked: Watercolor and Oil Paintings,” Mason Archie, Wade Hampton, Dean Mitchell, through Dec. 21. 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. “Personal Rituals,” Amanda Heinbockel, Marianne Nolley, Brianna Peterson, through Dec. 4. “A Diamond in the Rough: 75 Years of Historic Arkansas Museum,” through February. 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.
KEEPER OF THE LAMP ART EXHIBIT 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Valley Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive. Artwork from professional artists and nurses. Benefits the Arkansas Center for Nursing. Cost: $40-$50. (501) 350-1032.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. November exhibit: “Still Life.” Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.comor (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.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. Museum planning meeting, 3-5 p.m. Sunday. Farm in the City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12. “Treasured Memories: My Life, My Story,” Barbara Higgins Bond, Danny Campbell, Latoya Hobbs, Delita Martin, Aj Smith and Rex Deloney, through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. mosaictemplarscenter.comor (501) 683-3593.
MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. “Rorschach’s Buddy,” Diane Harper, through Nov. 21. Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 960-9524.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. “Magnificent Me!” through April 23. 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. 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.
PINOT’S PALETTE 11525 Cantrell Road. Wine and painting. Friendsgiving Potluck & Recipe Swap Art Session, 7-9 p.m. every Saturday in November, $25, reservations required. Variety of classes and hours. Cost: $15-$35. pinotspalette.com/pleasantridge or (501) 588-1661.
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE Center for Humanities and Arts, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Windgate Gallery: “Shadows in the Water,” Brad Cushman, through Wednesday; reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. (501) 812-2715.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. “Habits: Bentonville,” Kat Wilson, through Nov. 30; reception, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. “How to Paint Good,” Eric Mantle, through Nov. 23; reception, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Art Faculty Biennial, through Nov. 28, reception: 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. 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 AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Family Fun Day, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 12. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Studio, through Jan. 7. “Expressions From the Permanent Collection,” continuing. 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.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Picture This, photos by local photographers, music, silent auction, 7-10 p.m. Friday, $75. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.
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.
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. “Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies: The Road to the White House,” through Jan. 9. The Art of American Dance, through Jan. 16. Seated Woman in Chemise, Pablo Picasso, through July 2017. 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.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Retrospective, Dan and Anne Thornhill, through Nov. 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
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. Jason Sacran, Friday- Feb. 11; reception, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10, nonmembers $5. “Pulled, Pressed and Screened: Important American Prints,” Nov. 11-Jan. 5; reception, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human models and studio space provided, bring 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. Fall and Winter Plants with Janet Carson, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, members $15, nonmembers $30, reservations required. (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. “Cantos From the New Pantheon,” Randall M. Good, Friday-Nov. 30; reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday. Gallery talk: “The Necessity of Wonder,” 1 p.m. Saturday. 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. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 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.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY MABEE FINE ARTS GALLERY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. “What Remains” by Aaron Calvert, Friday-Dec. 2. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
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. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. “Final Respects,” through Dec. 30. “A House in Mourning,” through Sunday. 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. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
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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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Larry House band, Saturday. Cost: $10, cash bar. (501) 915-8111.
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.
Letters
Central Arkansas
BETSEY WRIGHT DISTINGUISHED LECTURE 2 p.m. Sunday, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Presented by Rabia Chaudry. (501) 918-3024.
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION LECTURE 7 p.m. today, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, 2801 S. University Ave. Suggested donation: $15. (501) 907-9320.
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NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S POETRY WORKSHOP 6-8 p.m. first and third Mondays through Dec. 5, Village Writing School, Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s, 1200 W. Walnut St., Suite 1260, Rogers. Cost: $15 per month. (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 5-7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Pizza Hut, U.S. 62 East, Eureka Springs. Meet up and discuss writing, open to everyone. villagewritingschool.com or (479) 292-3665.
Music
Central Arkansas
ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 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 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.
ARKANSAS FOLK MUSIC 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Pulaski Heights Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn. Performed by the Lance Family. (501) 747-2162.
ARKANSAS SOUNDS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. CeDell Davis, 7 p.m. Friday, $10. butlercenter.org or (501) 918-3033.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA 3 p.m. Nov. 13, Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St. Presented in partnership with Ballet Arkansas. Tickets: $20, students $10. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Drive. Alan Kelly and Steph Geremia. Tickets: $15, students $8, children 12 and under free. littlerockfolkclub.org or (501) 663-0634.
METROPLEX 10800 Col. Glenn Road. Frank Iero & The Patience, 8 p.m. today, $15-$20. metroplexlive.com or (501) 681-7552.
NEIL RUTMAN 7 p.m. Nov. 10, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Program of Beethoven, Schubert, Poulenc and Ravel. Reception follows. (501) 753-4281.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Patrick Henry Hays Senior Center, 401 W. Pershing Blvd., North Little Rock. “Flashing Winds.” nlrcommunityband.com or (501) 758-2576.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
SONGWRITER SHOWCASE 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. New music by students, songwriters from the community, and resident composer Robert Boury. (501) 772-5618.
SOUTH ON MAIN 1304 S. Main St. Leyla McCalla, 8 p.m. today, $17-$27. Helen Sung Quartet, 8 p.m. Nov. 10, $25-$40. Todd Snider with Rory Carroll, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, $25-$35. 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S University Ave. Youmee Kim, 7:30 p.m. Friday. French chamber music, 7 p.m. Monday. UALR Choral College, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11. ualr.edu/music or (501) 569-3294.
WESTON JENNINGS, ORGAN 8 p.m. Friday, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock. Presented by the Central Arkansas Chapter, American Guild of Organists. (501) 753-4281.
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE CONCERT SERIES Owen Center, 910 Pecan St., Beebe. Afrique Aya, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. asub.edu or (501) 882-8829.
FOWLER CENTER 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Still on the Hill, 7:30 p.m. Friday; $20 and $30, ages 65 and older and students $15 and $23. yourfowlercenter.com or (870) 972-3471.
HARDING UNIVERSITY 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy. Saint Louis Brass, 7 p.m. Monday; advance $3, at the door $6. hardingtickets.com or (501) 279-4255.
LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Brian Austin Blues Band, Friday. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Youmee Kim, 7:30 p.m. today. The Learned Ladies, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and Monday-Tuesday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Recital by Arnold Rawls, Metropolitan Opera singer, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, $12. (870) 245-5555.
THE SIBERIAN VIRTUOSI 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Lily Peter Auditorium, University of Arkansas Phillips Community College, 1000 Campus Drive, Helena-West Helena. Reservations required. warfieldconcerts.comor (404) 697-7197.
SPENCER’S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Hotel Crystal Ballroom, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: $10, free for students K-12. stardustband.net or (501) 767-5482.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO 346 University Court, Monticello. Music Theatre Workshop Fall Operas, Sunday Excursion, Hin und Zuruck, & The Telephone, Fine Arts Center auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11. UAM Jazz Ensemble I Tour, Nov. 13-18. 501-376-8484.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS REGIONAL INNOVATION HUB 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. One Million Cups, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. (501) 907-6570.
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.
CHAMPIONS OF YOUTH AWARDS DINNER 7-9 p.m. Nov. 10, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Tickets: $75. (501) 340-6686.
CHILI COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Amboy United Methodist Church, 311 E. Military Drive, North Little Rock. Judging, 11 a.m. Public tastings after judging, $3. (501) 590-4635.
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE 4-6 p.m. Monday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Tours of rehearsal halls, dressing rooms, costume shop, props shop, orchestra room. Tours every half-hour. (501) 378-0445.
DOWNTOWN NAVIGATION TOURS 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19, downtown Little Rock, 400 President Clinton Ave. Tours of Little Rock starting at Riverfront Park at La Petite Roche Plaza. (501) 376-4781.
LEAP INTO FALL 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. Silent auction, performances by New Creation Dance Kids, barbecue dinner, games. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $20, children 4 and up $5 advance, $10 at the door. newcreationdance.org or (501) 258-0913.
LITTLE ROCK BOOK JAM 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12, Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock. Tickets: $10-$62.50. littlerockbookjam.com or (501) 371-9000.
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.
MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.
MINI MAKER FAIRE 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Barnes & Noble, 11500 Financial Centre Parkway. Demonstrations in coding and programming, mechanical and motorized building, augmented reality and virtual reality, pen-invent technology, and 3-D printing. (501) 954-7646.
NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION TRAINING 9 a.m. Saturday, Department of Arkansas Heritage, Diamond Room, 1100 North St. Registration required. (501) 324-9880.
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION FOR TODAY’S LEADERS 7-8:30 p.m. today, Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Public lecture series. Admission: $15, students with ID $5. (501) 569-3158.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.
OPERATION TROOP TREATS 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Saturday, Kool Smiles, 200 S. University Ave. Children can bring their Halloween candy in exchange for a toy. The candy will then be sent in care packages to U.S. service members stationed overseas via Operation Gratitude. (501) 588-7406.
PAWS IN THE VINEYARD 6-9 p.m. today, Trapnall Hall, 423 E. Capitol Ave. Food, beverages, silent auction, wine pull, adoptable dogs from Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals, music. Tickets: $60. (501) 603-2273.
PINNACLE MOUNTAIN CLEAN UP 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Pinnacle Mountain West Summit, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Roland. Water will be provided. (870) 761-0948.
REINVENTED VINTAGE 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. Paint demonstration with Annie Omar, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, reservations requested. Holiday Open House, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 350-4769.
ROCK THE BLOCK 8 a.m. Saturday, 1000 S. J.P. Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville. Neighborhood outreach for repairs, safety, accessibility, weatherization by Habitat for Humanity. (501) 658-8185.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, John F. Weinmann House, 2214 S. Battery St. Hosted by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.
STONE’S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. New Brew Friday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays. Randall Beer Infusion, 4 p.m. Saturdays. Better With Beer Free Movie Series, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 244-9154.
THE STRUGGLE OF THE SOUTH 1 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. Description of preservation of an Arkansas mural depicting lives of sharecroppers. Seating is limited. Tickets: $20. (501) 569-8977.
SUNSET ON THE NILE BENEFIT DINNER 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Arbela Middle Eastern Grill, 323 Center St. Benefits The Mirana Middle Eastern Dance Company. Dinner and Middle Eastern dancing and modeling. Advance tickets only, $30. (501) 455-1229.
T.G.I. FALL 6:30 p.m. today, The Lobby Bar, 320 W. Seventh St. Food, music with Arkansas Chamber Singers. Reservations required. Tickets: $50. ar-chambersingers.org/events.html or (501) 377-1121.
WALK FOR COMMUNITY 3-5 p.m. Sunday, River Market District, 400 President Clinton Ave. With music, dance, food and a 1-mile walk. Wheelchairs, strollers, and pets on leashes are welcome. Admission: advance $25, at the gate $30, students $10, families of five $50. (501) 372-5129.
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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.
BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATION 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Crowley’s Ridge State Park, 2092 Arkansas 168 N., Paragould. Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair. (870) 573-6751.
CHILI SUPPER & PIE AUCTION 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Prairie Grove High School Cafeteria, 500 Cole Drive, Prairie Grove. Benefits 4-H Club. Suggested donation: $10, children 10 and under $3. (479) 263-6874.
CHRISTMAS GALA ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 11 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12, The Hughes Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive, Russellville. (479) 967-6573.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY FINE ART SALE SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12, White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Drive, Searcy. (501) 268-1568.
FALL CRAFT FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Polk County Fairgrounds, Polk County Road 43, Mena. Handcrafted items. (479) 243-7557.
FALL FEST AT PIONEER VILLAGE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Pioneer Village, 1200 Higginson St., Searcy. Building tours, demonstrations, games, farm animals. (501) 278-5010.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Hydroponic Gardening, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, $20, members $15. Herbs for Winter with Cindy Faulk, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 12; $25, members $15. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606.
HEROES AND LEGENDS 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 4034 U.S. 62, Mountain Home. Vendors, barbecue, music by Gatling Brothers. Tickets: $20, Veteran guests $10 (1 per veteran), free for veterans. (870) 508-6241.
HOLIDAY FEST 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Izard County Fairgrounds, 1927 Lacrosse Road, Melbourne. Admission free with a canned food donation. (870) 291-0298.
KPSQ COMMUNITY RADIO OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Teatro Scarpino, 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. Admission: $10. kpsq.org or (479) 966-4667.
MOMS CLUB HOLIDAY MARKET 6-9 p.m. Nov. 10, Builders Stone and Supply, 4269 Haile Lane, Springdale. Food, prizes and shopping to benefit the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter. (479) 306-4434.
MULTISTATE GUN PERMIT CLASS 3-6 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 3,Cabela’s, 2300 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers; 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.
MUSIC AND DANCE AWARDS 7 p.m. Saturday, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Awards and performances. (870) 269-3851.
OPERATION TROOP TREATS 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Saturday, Kool Smiles, 5111 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Children can bring their Halloween candy in exchange for a toy. The candy will then be sent in care packages to U.S. service members stationed overseas via Operation Gratitude. (479) 452-5669.
SCOTT PLANTATION SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Nov. 19. Cost: $3. (501) 351-5737.
TOUR DUH SUNKEN LANDS 10 a.m. Saturday, Southern Tenant Farmers Museum, 117 N. Main St., Tyronza. 52-mile cultural touring ride featuring historical sites in Northeast Arkansas. Ride fee: $50. sunkenlands.com or (847) 255-0210.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS DINNER AND DANCE 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, McCastlain Ballroom, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Silent auction, dinner, music and jazz dance with UCA Jazz Bands. Cocktail attire required. Tickets: $50, dance only $20. (501) 450-3163.
WOMEN FOR HARDING HOLIDAY CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m. Nov. 11 and 12, White County Fair Grounds, 802 Davis Drive, Searcy. (501) 268-1568.
YULE CRAFT FAIR 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave., Fayetteville. Crafts and local food. (479) 571-2920.
Theater
Central Arkansas
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE through Nov. 12, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. (501) 562-3131.
BUYER AND CELLAR 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-13 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13, The Studio Theatre, 230 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $20; senior citizens, military, and students $15. (501) 374-2615.
THE CRUCIBLE through Nov. 13, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, Nov. 12. Tickets: $20-$45. therep.org or (501) 378-0405.
ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION through Nov. 19, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission: $22, reservations recommended. (501) 372-0205.
WINNIE THE POOH through Nov. 13, Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre, MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $12.50, members $10. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 327-4000.
THE WIZ through Nov. 13, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, ages 65 and older and students $16. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
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ANNAPURNA Friday-Sunday and Nov. 10-13, Victory Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$60. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
I AND YOU through Sunday, Nadine Baum Studios, Walton Arts Center, 505 Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $15-$45. theatre2.org or (479) 445-5600.
LOOKING FOR LOLA 7 p.m. Saturday, Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, 0201 E. Arkansas 12, Hindsville. Tickets: $10. (479) 789-5000.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
THE ADVENTURES OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12, Studio of Arkansas Festival Ballet and Arkansas Academy of Dance, Breckenridge Village, Interstate 430 and Rodney Parham Road. Male and female dancers ages 7 and older are invited to audition. Classical ballet training required. Performance dates: May 18-21. Audition Fee: $30. (501) 227-5320.
BONNIE & CLYDE — THE MUSICAL noon-5 p.m. Nov. 12 and 6-10 p.m. Nov. 13. The Studio Theatre 320 W. Seventh St. Auditions by appointment only. Bring a head shot and resume, prepare 32 measures in the style of the show, and bring sheet music for accompanist. Performance dates: Feb. 9-12 and 16-19. (501) 374-2615.
TITANIC 10 a.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Performance dates: Feb. 17-19 and 24-26, March 3-5 and 10-12. Prepare 16-32 bars of music and provide sheet music. Cold readings. Accents needed. (501) 374-3761.
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THE SANTALAND DIARIES 7 p.m. Monday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Performance dates: Dec. 2-4 and 8-11. Readings from the script. Audition packets available. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian & Nick, Mayday by Midnight, today. Richie Johnson, Pamela K. Ward, Friday. Ben Byers, 805 Jive, Saturday. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351.
THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. 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. John Wesley Austin, through Saturday. Mark Poolos, Wednesday-Nov. 12. 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. Touche Amore, 8:30 p.m. today, $15. The Velcro Pygmies, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $10. Michael Jackson Tribute, 9 p.m. Saturday; $10, guaranteed seating $15, VIP $20. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. *repeat repeat, Sattakota, 9 p.m. today, $8. Protomartyr, The Gotobeds, Bombay Harambee, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $10, day of show $12. (501) 372-7707.
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GEORGE’S MAJESTIC LOUNGE 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Rebelution, 7 p.m. today, $22.50. Randy Rogers Band, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $20. Josh Abbott Band with Hudson Moore, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, $20. georgesmajesticlounge.com or (479) 527-6618.