April 23
All Shook Up! Auditions
BENTON — Auditions for the Benton Royal Players’ production of All Shook Up! — a musical featuring the songs of Elvis Presley — will begin at 10 a.m. upstairs at the Royal Theater, 111 S. Market St. The director is Frank O. Butler, and production dates are Aug. 10-20. The audition will include cold readings from the script, a movement portion and 16-32 bars of prepared music. Attendees are asked to provide sheet music for the accompanist. A video audition and a resume may be submitted by way of Facebook messenger by midnight today. For more information, call (501) 315-5483.
Fiddler on the Roof
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present Fiddler on the Roof at 2:30 p.m. in the Jones Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $12. For tickets or more information, visit obu.edu/boxoffice.
April 24
Tween Art
BENTON — Youth ages 8 to 12 are invited to learn about Henri Matisse and create art inspired by his technique at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
April 25
PRISM Instrumental Concert
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s annual PRISM instrumental concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5208.
Maker Mania: Bad Art Night
BRYANT — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to use magazines, paint, markers, charcoal and more to make bad art from 3:45-5:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Table-Top Teens
BENTON — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to play table-top games from 4-5:15 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Chronicles of Yarnia Craft Club
BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to the Chronicles of Yarnia Craft Club at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
April 26
Story Time
BENTON — First- and second-graders are invited to a story time at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature stories, snacks and crafts. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
April 27
Concert Choir Performance
ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University Concert Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5208.
STEAM Club
BENTON — Home-schooled children ages 7 to 12 are invited to join the STEAM Club to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
STEM Story Time
BENTON — Children ages 4 to 7 are invited to a STEM story time from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library to reinforce science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts. Children younger than 4 will not be admitted. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
After-School Adventures
BRYANT — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to join a story-telling, role-playing, dice-rolling program from 3:45-5 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Drama Teens
BENTON — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to join a Books in 10 acting club at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees will film a short retelling of books chosen in advance. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Laugh Out Loud Book Club
BENTON — Third- through fifth-graders are invited to create comics at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Yoga at the Library
BRYANT — Yoga practitioners of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to join professional instructors from The Bent Lily for a free yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
April 27 – April 29
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
BENTON — Saline County Shakes will present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), directed by Michael Bartholmey of North Little Rock, at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Juli Busken Amphitheater in Tyndall Park, 913 E. Sevier St. The actors are Matthew Glover and Hillary Bell, both of Benton, and Sarah Scott Blakey of Little Rock. Mia Simone of Benton is the stage manager. There is no admission charge. Those planning to attend should bring a blanket or chair. Food and nonalcoholic drinks are welcome.
April 28
Teen Art Club
BENTON — Youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to join the Teen Art Club from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
April 29
Family Story Time
BENTON — All ages are invited to the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library at 10:30 a.m. for songs, stories and crafts. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Paw-ty With a Purpose
HOT SPRINGS — Arkansas Hospice will host Paw-ty With a Purpose from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market, 121 Orange St. Attendees are encouraged to bring their dogs. The first 20 dogs to arrive will receive a special prize. The event will kick off Hospice’s Pet Peace of Mind program. For more information, visit arkansashospice.org.
Operation Medicine Cabinet
BENTON — The Benton Police Department will present Operation Medicine Cabinet XIV from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot. For more information, visit artakeback.org.
Garland County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
HOT SPRINGS — The Garland County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market, 121 Orange St. The sale’s theme is Come Bee With Us. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Garland County Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, at (501) 623-6841.
Ongoing
Student Juried Art Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Hammons Gallery in the Mabee Fine Arts Center will feature the OBU Art Club’s annual Student Juried Art Exhibit through Tuesday. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Art on display will include paintings, photographs, sculptures, and fabric and graphic-design works. Regular gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call the School of Fine Arts at (870) 245-5129.
Scholarships for Educators
Practicing educators in Arkansas public schools are encouraged to apply for Parsons-Burnett Scholarship Grants for graduate study in the 2017-2018 academic year. The grants are awarded to educators with a proven academic record and at least one year of successful teaching experience. The grants are funded by contributions from the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. For more information, visit www.artanow.com. Scholarship applications, which are due by June 15, may be downloaded from the site.
Justus Fine Art Gallery April Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — The April exhibit at the Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827A Central Ave., titled Brotherhood, features work by contemporary representational painters Jason Sacran of Fort Smith and John P. Lasater IV of Siloam Springs, including a selection of plein air paintings, along with studio work. A closing reception will take place from 4-6 p.m. Friday, and a still-life painting demonstration will be given from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment. For more information, call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com.
Team Tesla Program
HOT SPRINGS — The Mid-America Science Museum is taking applications for its Team Tesla program, designed for students ages 14 to 18 to develop leadership skills. The students learn and develop their own understanding of science principles by assisting museum educators during summer camps and special events such as Tinkerfest, Tesla Fest and the Summer Science Smash. The deadline to apply is May 12. For more information, visit midamericamuseum.org, or contact Irene Perros at (501) 767-3461, ext. 122, or irenep@midamericamuseum.org.
Justus Fine Art Gallery May Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — The May exhibit at the Justus Fine Art Gallery will feature a group exhibition, Place Holders. Work by Beverly Buys, Virmarie DePoyster, Randall M. Good, Matthew Hasty, Dolores Justus, Laura Raborn, Gary Simmons, Rebecca Thompson, Emily Wood and others will be featured. The exhibit will open with a reception from 5-9 p.m. May 5 in conjunction with the monthly Gallery Walk in downtown Hot Springs. The exhibit will be on display through May 31. For more information, call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meetings
HOT SPRINGS — The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets at 2:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at The Atrium at Serenity Pointe, 2803 Albert Pike Road. For more information, call (501) 844-5161.
Ageless Bikers Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club has 10 different bike rides that are 16 to 35 miles long. The rides are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays on quiet paved country roads (one ride has up to 3 miles of gravel). No one is left behind, and the group stops often to regroup and socialize. Several rides are “out and back,” so the beginner can turn back for a shorter ride. Start times for the rides are seasonal, so for a schedule, contact Dave OBrien at (830) 285-5129 or djob1947boom@gmail.com.
Free Exercise Classes
ARKADELPHIA — The Central Arkansas Development Council’s Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center invites the public to a free Zumba class at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the center, 1305 N. 10th St. The class, taught by a local fitness instructor, is geared for seniors ages 60 and older. The center also offers a free exercise class at 11 a.m. Mondays, as well as chair volleyball and beanbag baseball teams that practice daily. For more information, call the center at (870) 246-9871.
Free Yoga Class
BENTON — McClure Fitness, 1200 Library Drive, offers a free community yoga class at 10 a.m. every Saturday. For more information, call (501) 269-1662.
Alzheimer’s Caretaker Support Group
BENTON — The Alzheimer’s Arkansas Caretaker Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Merry Mixers
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Merry Mixers dance to live music from 7:30-10:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in the Coronado Community Center. A dance lesson will be given at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, call (501) 915-8111.
Upcoming
Dance Company in Concert
ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State Theatre and Dance will present three performances of Dance Company in Concert. Original works choreographed by students, guest artists and director Jennifer Maddox will be performed in the Arkansas Hall Auditorium. The shows are open to the public and will be at 2:30 p.m. April 30, and at 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 2. Admission is $8 and free for Henderson students with a valed ID. For reservations or more information, call (870) 230-5291 or email theatre@hsu.edu.
Tiger Steel Percussion Concert
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University will host Tiger Steel, the university’s steel-drum ensemble, in concert at 7:30 p.m. May 1 in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. Tiger Steel will perform its signature song, the calypso standard “Jump in the Line,” made famous by Harry Belafonte, then tell the story of the steel pan through music. Pan Jouvet, OBU’s beginner steel band, will also perform. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.obu.edu/percussion or contact Ryan Lewis at lewisr@obu.edu or (870) 245-5421.
Library Book Sale
HOT SPRINGS — The Friends of the Garland County Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4-6 in the library’s auditorium. For more information, visit gclibrary.com.
Arkadelphia Downtown Crawfest
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the sixth annual Downtown Crawfest on May 5 and 6. The crawfish boil will start at 5:30 p.m. May 5 at The Cue Eatery and Pool Hall and be served in the parking lot at 617 Clinton St. May 6 activities will begin with the Crawfish Crawl 5K and 10K at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Southern Bancorp Andy Allison Super Kids Run at 10:30 a.m. Kids’ activities will continue through 1 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at Southern Bancorp and the Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce office. For more information, contact the chamber at (870) 246-5542 or ashlee@arkadelphiaalliance.com.
To submit an event, mail information to Calendar of Events, Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax (501) 378-3500; or email tlnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday each week.