Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. "Periculum," Will Hogg, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Collectors Show and Sale, through 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.
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Fall art by Patricia Wilkes, Marie Weaver, Ron Almond, Ned Perme, Louise Harris. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. David Mudrinich, through Dec. 24. 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. "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. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 918-3093.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. Sallye Mann's trunk show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $10. "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.
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.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. November exhibit: "Still Life." 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.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. "Say It Ain't Say's" Sweet Potato Pie Baking Contest, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 4. "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.com or (501) 683-3593.
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. "True Faith, True Light: The Devotional Art of Ed Stilley," through early 2018. 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.
RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. "Naughty or Nice?," Tod Crites, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Habits: Bentonville," Kat Wilson, through Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Art Faculty Biennial, through Monday. Senior Exhibitions: Gallery III Monday-Dec. 12, Gallery I Dec. 3-12. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS 20919 Denny Road. "In Memory of Amy Edgington: Collage Artists of Arkansas," through Dec. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.
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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. Potpourri 2016: Celebrating Excellence, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 2, tickets: $60; 6-10 p.m. Dec. 3, tickets: $100; $150 for both nights. 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.
BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall, Room 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Senior show, through Dec. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.
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. "Structural Landscapes," Jeff Horton, through Dec. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.
FIRST SECURITY BANK 112 Volunteer Parkway, Clinton. "One-Woman Art exhibit," Ellen Kelly, through Jan. 9. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. (501) 745-2600.
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, Feb. 11. "Pulled, Pressed and Screened: Important American Prints," through Jan. 5. 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. "Flowers, Feathers, and Fur," Sid Gipson, through Wednesday. "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.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE IN HOT SPRINGS Dec. 2-4, various art galleries around Hot Springs. Art demos, book signings, ornament paintings, special readings, activities for children, refreshments, entertainment. (501) 545-6960.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Cantos From the New Pantheon," Randall M. Good, through Wednesday. 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. "Native American Conversations: A Brief Discussion of History, Politics and Culture," Dr. Greg Gagnon, 5 p.m. Dec. 3. "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, through Dec. 2. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
THE RITZ CIVIC CENTER 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. "Telema," Jason Lloyd, through Wednesday. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 762-1744.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Holiday Open House, 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday. "O Christmas Tree," tours of the Hawkins House, Sunday-Jan. 1. "Let Us Pray: Rogers' Early Churches," through Jan. 1. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. "Final Respects," through Dec. 30. 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Kenneth Lee Davis, through Jan. 3. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.
THE WALMART MUSEUM 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. "The Debut of What's New," through Dec. 31. Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday. (479) 277-8923.
ZONED 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 1, 310 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. The final exhibition of the Thrive Arts Artists in Residence. (870) 816-4844.
Film
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DOWNSTREAM PEOPLE DOCUMENTARY MOVIE 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, University of Arkansas, Old Main Room 329, 525 Old Main, Fayetteville. (479) 575-4801.
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.
ALEX WARD "PIG'N WHISTLE" SHOW 3-7 p.m. Dec. 4, 325 W. 29th St., North Little Rock. Admission: $6. (501) 412-3054.
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 CHORAL SOCIETY 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, First Pentecostal Church, 1401 Calvary Road, North Little Rock. Portions of Handel's Messiah. Tickets: $15, students $10, ages 12 and under free. lovetosing.org or (501) 376-8484.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7 p.m. Wednesday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Thank You, Little Rock concert. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
FLASHPOINT 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Admission: $15, active military with ID $10, students $8, children 12 and under free. (501) 246-4340.
GUCCI MANE 9 p.m. Friday, Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn ROAD. Tickets: $50-$100. (501) 444-8294.
HOLIDAY! 2016 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Mondayand Dec. 1, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Presented by River City Men's Chorus. (501) 377-1080.
LIVE @ LAMAN 7 p.m. third Thursday of every month. William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.
SAY AMEN 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Covenant of Zion Cathedral Church, 3023 W. 12th St. Admission: $10, children under 5 free. (501) 712-9848.
TABLE 28 Burgundy Hotel, 1501 Merrill Drive. Guitarist Michael Carenbauer, 6:30-9 p.m. every Saturday. (501) 224-2828.
THE TEN TENORS 8 p.m. Saturday, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $26-$78. (501) 244-8800.
TRANS-SIBERIA ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Verizon Arena, 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Tickets: $37.50-$78. (501) 975-9000.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK 2801 S. University Ave. UALR Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. UALR Guitar Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. ualr.edu/music or (501) 569-3294.
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ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $29. (870) 633-4480.
THE BLUEGRASS MARTINS 7 p.m. Monday, Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., Paragould. Suggested donation: $5. (870) 972-2367.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT RECITAL 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. (479) 631-1558.
THE SIDE STREET STEPPERS 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Elizabeth's Restaurant, 231 E. Main St., Batesville. Fundraiser for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest. Tickets: $35. (870) 251-1189.
STARDUST BIG BAND 3-6 p.m. Dec. 4, Arlington Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: $10, students K-12 free. stardustband.net or (501) 767-5482.
SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville. A Very SoNA Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $30-$52. The Snowman: A Family Concert, 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets: $8. sonamusic.org or (479) 443-6600.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO 346 University Court, Monticello. Monticello Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Beale Canto Christmas, Fine Arts Center auditorium, 7 p.m. Dec. 3. UAM Jazz Band II & III Concert, Fine Arts Center auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. UAM Symphonic Band & Concert Band Christmas Concert, Fine Arts Center auditorium, 7 p.m. Dec. 6. (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.
THE BERNICE GARDEN TREE LIGHTING 5-7 p.m. Dec. 1, Bernice Garden, 1401 Main St. With Booker T. Washington Elementary School's choral group, Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Loblolly Creamery truck. (501) 410-3938.
BIG ROCK ON THE MAP 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1, Pulaski Technical College Center for Humanities and Arts, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. An evening with Arkansas actress Natalie Canerday. (501) 812-2200.
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.
THE GO!BBLER TURKEY TROT 8 a.m. today, Go! Running, 1819 N. Grant St. Registration: nonperishable food items or cash donations for the Arkansas Foodbank. gorunning.com/gobbler or (501) 663-6800.
JEFF DUNHAM PERFECTLY UNBALANCED TOUR 3 p.m. Dec. 4, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $62.80. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
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.
A NIGHT AT THE REP 5 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St., Little Rock. Silent auction and reception followed by the production of A Christmas Story. Tickets: $45. (501) 372-5959.
PAWS WITH SANTA CLAUS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 4, Cammack Village City Hall, 2710 N. McKinley St. Benefits Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals. Donation: $20 for 5-by-7-inch print, packages available. (501) 603-2273.
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA noon-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Hollywood Feed, 5235 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Benefits NLR Animal Shelter's spay/neuter program. Cost: $15-$55. (501) 607-4887.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Dec. 2, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Hosted by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. arkansaspreservation.org or (501) 324-9880.
SHEEP DOG TURKEY TROT 9-10:30 a.m. today, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. 5K run, 1-mile fun walk, and Wild Gobbler Run (5K with 5 exercise stations). Benefits the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Christmas Outreach Program. Cost: $25. turkeytrotatoutlets.eventbrite.com or (501) 455-9100.
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.
THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR HOMELESS AND HUNGRY noon-3 p.m. today, Christian Mission Church, 1423 Moss St., North Little Rock. (501) 244-0208.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS MOTORCYCLE RUN 2 p.m. Dec. 4, Rodney's Cycle House, 9110 Interstate 30. (501) 562-6336.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Richard Brodhead, president of Duke University, noon Wednesday. (501) 683-5239.
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COMICON-WAY 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 4, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Comic, anime, sci-fi and gaming convention. (501) 327-7482.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
AN ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2, John E. Miller Education Complex, 218 College Drive, Melbourne. A viewing of Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, pictures with Santa, coloring activities and treats. (870) 368-2059.
FESTIVAL OF TREES Monday-Dec. 9, Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Tree lighting, silent auction, live music and more. ffbchamber.com or (501) 884-4202.
FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS 9:30-11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church-Rogers, 636 W. Olive St., Rogers. An opportunity for those who are in need and/or homebound to have a home-cooked Thanksgiving Meal delivered to their home on Thanksgiving morning. (479) 636-3451.
JINGLE BELL JOG 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 3, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Run or walk, pastries, hot chocolate and coffee and door prizes. Awards for best run times and costumes. Cost: 5K $20, Fun Run $10. (479) 750-2620.
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.
SNOW VILLAGE AND TRAIN EXHIBIT Friday-Dec. 24, Gaskins Switch Village, 2051 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 5-7 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 19-Dec. 23, noon-3 p.m. Dec. 24. Admission: $5, children $2. (479) 253-9417.
TURKEY TROT 5K AND FUN RUN 8:30 a.m. today, 1555 Country Club Road, Conway. $30. Benefits the United Way of Central Arkansas. uwcark.org or (501) 327-5087.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ELF THE MUSICAL 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $28-$73. (501) 244-8800.
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER Dec. 2-18, Arkansas Arts Center, MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $12.50, members $10. (501) 327-4000.
A FERTLE HOLIDAY through Jan. 14, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $22, reservations recommended. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
SORDID LIVES Dec. 2-18, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16, ages 65 and older and students $12. weekendtheater.tix.com or (501) 374-3761.
SORRY WRONG CHIMNEY through Dec. 31, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. 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.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN 9:30 a.m. Dec. 1, Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165 S., Stuttgart. Tickets: $5. (870) 673-4201.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS Wednesday-Jan. 1, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$45. (479) 443-5600.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Dec. 1-4 and 8-11. The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Show times: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10, ages 65 and older and military $8, students $5. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES Dec. 2-4 and 8-11, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Show times: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: balcony $23, cabaret $35, table for two $60. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Richie Johnson, Donna Massey & The Blue Eyed Soul, Friday. Chris Henry, Jet 420, 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. Mitch Fatel, Friday-Saturday. Trixx, Wednesday-Dec. 3. 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. Brigade Fest, 7 p.m. Saturday, $25. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. The Big Dam Horns, 9 p.m. Friday, $7. Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass, Swampbird and Radio Birds, 9 p.m. Saturday; $7, under 21 $10. (501) 372-7707.
WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. David Olney with Ward Stout, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, $10. The Holiday Hangout: Night One, The Bottle Rockets, Dec. 3. The Holiday Hangout: Night Two, Cory Branan, Dec. 4. whitewatertavern.com or (501) 375-8400.
Weekend on 11/24/2016