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“THE DOCTOR IS IN” — Opening reception for a new exhibit featuring optometry equipment from the late 19th century through the 1970s curated by Dr. Michael Linimon, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 18, Fort Smith Museum of History. $2-$7. 783-7841.
“THE DOCTOR IS IN” — Opening reception for a new exhibit featuring optometry equipment from the late 19th century through the 1970s curated by Dr. Michael Linimon, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 18, Fort Smith Museum of History. $2-$7. 783-7841.

Nov. 12

American Music -- With the Ozark Mountains British Brass Band, 3 p.m., Walmart Auditorium in the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies on the Northwest Arkansas Community College campus in Bentonville. Free. nwacc.edu.

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FENIX AT THE CHANCELLOR — With artwork by Kevin Arnold, Megan Chapman, Jan Gosnell, Path Hennon, Leilani Law, Robert Ross, Mitch Terry (pictured), Karla Caraway, Kat Wilson, Denise Lanuti, Ed Pennebaker & Eugene Sargent, through Jan. 11, Chancellor Hotel in Fayetteville. Free. Email fenixfayettevilleart@gmail.com.

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ASTRONOMY NIGHT — What to expect from this year’s Leonid meteor shower, 4:15 p.m. lecture Nov. 18 with the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society, 5:15 p.m. viewing, Hobbs State Park near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.

Second Sunday Author Series -- With Jeremy Sparks, author of "Go West," 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Books will be available for purchase. faylib.org.

"White Christmas" -- One of the most iconic Christmas songs -- and films -- of all time, 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $36-$75. 443-5600.

"Every Day a Visitor" -- A story of hope, friendship and loss at the Schwabacker Home for the Aged in the Bronx, 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers. $22.50-$25. 631-8988.

Fall Performance Series -- Six original, 10-minute plays presented by the Five and Dime Drama Collective, 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Main Stage Creative Community Center, 67 N. Main St., Eureka Springs. $10. www.facebook.com/fiveanddimedrama.

"The Odd Couple: Female Version" -- In Neil Simon's female version of his comic classic, we follow the lives of Olive Madison, a slobbish divorcee, and Florence Unger, a stickler for neatness, 2 p.m. Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-18, Fort Smith Little Theatre. $12. 783-2966.

"Avenue Q" -- Winner of three Tonys -- including Best Musical -- in 2003, the lively, puppet-driven musical satirizes the transition of childhood to adulthood, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12; again Nov. 15-17 & Nov. 19, University Theatre in Fayetteville. $5-$20. 575-4752.

Eagle Watch Tour -- 3 p.m., Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. Hosted by Hobbs State Park. $5-$10. Reservations at 789-5000.

Eureka House Concert -- With Ray Bonneville, 5 p.m., 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. $15. eurekahouseconcerts.com.

"Krapp's Last Tape" -- Presented by Block St Theatre Co, starring Bill Rogers, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, The Nines, 546 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. $10-$15. www.facebook.com/BlockStTheatreCo.

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Nov. 13

Cover to Cover Book Club -- "Duke" by Kirby Lawson, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. For grades 4-6. 271-6816.

Yoga at FPL -- 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

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Nov. 14

Between the Pages -- "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. For grades 6-8. 271-6816.

Books & Brews -- "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" by John Le Carre, 6 p.m., Core Brewing Company at 2558 E. Mission Blvd. in Fayetteville. Hosted by Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Adulting 101 -- "Lettuce Us Meal Plan," 6 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. For teens. Register at jjohnson@springdalelibrary.org.

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Nov. 15

Sandwiched In -- "Charlie Chaplin in Northwest Arkansas" with Frank Scheide, professor of film studies at the University of Arkansas, noon, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165.

Joys of Bird Feeding -- With Amy Tucker, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

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Nov. 16

Artists' Reception -- For Sally Scott, Lee Pueppke-Johnson & Misty Baker, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wishing Spring Gallery in Bella Vista. Email misty1929@cox.net.

Book Signing -- With Evin Demirel, author of "African-American Athletes in Arkansas," 5 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History. 783-7841.

Awards Reception -- For the Illinois River Salon, a program of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, 5-7 p.m., Art Ventures in Fayetteville. artventuresnwa.org.

Ruckus for the River -- With folk-rock trio Jigsaw, 6:30-9 p.m., Bear's Place in Fayetteville. Presented by Ozark River Stewards and Buffalo River Watershed Alliance. $10. 530-0280.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" -- Presented by Van Buren High thespians, 7 p.m Nov. 6-18., Van Buren Fine Arts Center. $10. 471-4017.

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Nov. 17

Baby Art Class -- With Suzie Sanford, 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. For ages 18 to 24 months. Free. faylib.org.

Art By The Glass -- "Blue," 6:30-8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. $55. 657-2335.

"Charlotte's Web" -- Presented by Trike Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17; 2 & 4 p.m. Nov. 19; again Nov. 25-26 & Dec. 1-2, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $9-up. 443-5600.

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Nov. 18

Shiloh Saturday -- Dutch oven cooking, 10-11 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165.

Super Saturday -- "Jack Frost," 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

A Whole Latte Books -- "Furiously Happy" by Jenny Lawson, 2 p.m., Onyx Coffee Lab in Springdale. Hosted by Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

"The Doctor Is In" -- Opening reception for a new exhibit featuring optometry equipment from the late 19th century through the 1970s curated by Dr. Michael Linimon, 2-4 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History. $2-$7. 783-7841.

Eagle Watch Tour -- 3 p.m., Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. Hosted by Hobbs State Park. $5-$10. Reservations at 789-5000.

Art Night Out -- "All That Jazz" with Kansas City vocalist Lisa Henry, 6:30-11:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. For all ages. $15; free to younger than 18. 657-2335.

Tommy Wildcat -- Performance by 2013 Cherokee National Treasure, part of the Native Conversations Series, 6:30 p.m., Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. Free. 273-2456.

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Nov. 19

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea -- With the Western Arkansas Ballet, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Fort Smith Riverfront Glass Pavilion. $30. 785-0152.

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Nov. 20

Eagle Watch Tour -- 3 p.m., Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. Hosted by Hobbs State Park. $5-$10. Reservations at 789-5000.

"The Polar Bears Go Up" -- Presented by United Kingdom's Fish and Game troupe, 4 p.m. Nov. 20 & 6 p.m. Nov. 21, Potluck Arts at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $1. 751-5441.

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Nov. 21

Booked for Lunch -- "Norwegian by Night" by Derek B. Miller, noon, Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

Books on Tap -- "Lost City of Z" by David Grann, 7 p.m., Black Apple Crossing in Springdale. Hosted by the Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

-- Becca Martin-Brown

bmartin@nwadg.com

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