TODAY (1/6)
Big Picture Tour -- Each group discusses highlights of the architectural design, discovers one the museum's most iconic paintings & concludes with a short walk to Crystal Spring, the natural spring from which Crystal Bridges takes its name, 11:15 a.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
"The Art of American Dance" Tour -- The tour will explore how artists have captured the movement and rhythm of dance across a variety of mediums, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $10 adults. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Women in Art Tour -- Learn more about some of the fascinating female artists in the museum's collection, 2:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
Sculpture Tour -- Learn more about five or six of the works of sculpture in Crystal Bridges' collection, as well as the artists who created them, 4 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335 or crystalbridges.org.
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SATURDAY (1/7)
Tellers of Tales -- A storytelling group, 10:30 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.
Eagle Watch Tour -- Hosted by Hobbs State Park, 3 p.m., Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. $5-$10. Reservations at 789-5000.
"The Art of American Dance" -- Featuring some 90 artworks by iconic artists such as John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Robert Henri, William Merritt Chase, Nick Cave, and Faith Ringgold, through Jan. 16, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. $10. Admission is free from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. crystalbridges.org.
King's Day Kickoff -- With the crowning of King Krazo XII and Queen Eureka XII, 5 p.m., Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs. eurekaspringsmardigras.org.
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SUNDAY (1/8)
Sacred Harp Singers -- 1:30 p.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.
Second Sunday Author Series -- With Vivian Cummings, author of "Stupid Humans: A Stellar Adventure in Stupidity," 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
"Bald Eagles" -- A program by photographer Mike Martin, 2 p.m., Hobbs State Park near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.
Eagle Watch Tour -- Hosted by Hobbs State Park, 3 p.m., Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. $5-$10. Reservations at 789-5000.
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MONDAY (1/9)
"Possessions" -- An exhibition by Bella Vista artist Ben Edwards, through Feb. 8, Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. Reception 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26. 751-5441.
Gallery Conversations -- Join curators, artists, writers, musicians and more for stimulating conversations and performances in the permanent collection and temporary exhibition galleries, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. crystalbridges.org.
LEGO Club -- 4:30 p.m., Springdale Public Library. 750-8180.
Cover to Cover -- A kids' book club, discussing "Holes" by Louis Sachar, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-6816.
New Year, New Library -- A program fair, 5-7 p.m., Springdale Public Library. 750-8180.
Yoga at FPL -- 6 p.m. Mondays, Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
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TUESDAY (1/10)
Hands On History -- Explore the Titanic by building a boat, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades 4-8. Free. 271-6816.
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WEDNESDAY (1/11)
Folding Friends -- Origami for kids, 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades 1-6. Free. 271-6816.
TRY FPL -- Cheese Basics: Tastings and Pairings with Jessica Keahey, owner of Sweet Freedom Creamery, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org.
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THURSDAY (1/12)
Preschool Playdate -- Playful Patterns: Clap a pattern, make a pattern and wear your favorite pattern at this Playdate, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free; no registration required. crystalbridges.org.
"On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War" -- Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the United States' official entrance into World War I, through September, Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154 or rogershistoricalmuseum.org.
Kibbles & Books -- Therapy dog reading sessions, 5:30-7 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Register at 750-8180.
Movement for Wellness -- Integrating body, mind and spirit by exploring movement's functional and expressive elements, 6 p.m. Thursdays in January, Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
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JAN. 14
Eagle Watch Tour -- Hosted by Hobbs State Park & the Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas, 2 p.m., Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. $10. Reservations at 789-5000.
-- Becca Martin-Brown
bmartin@nwadg.com
NAN What's Up on 01/06/2017