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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Collector's Show and Sale, through Jan. 7. "The Art of Seating," 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. Holiday show, Ron Almond, Shirley Anderson, Loren Bartnicke, Lori DeYmaz, Shelley Gentry, Louise Harris, through Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Their New Works," by Robin Hazard, Susan Chambers, Hamid Ebrahimifar, through Friday. "The Smaller Works," holiday show by local artists, through Jan. 7. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.
BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Bret Aaker: Conatus," through Jan. 27. "The Art of Injustice: Paul Faris' Photographs of Japanese American Incarceration," through Dec. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Little Rock Journal" John Deering, through Dec. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Pushing the Ink: An Exploration of Printmaking," through Jan. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, all day Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Art of Africa: One Continent, Limitless Vision," through Feb. 11. "Mandela: The Journey to Ubuntu," through Feb. 19. 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.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "The Power of Plastics: Reshaping Midcentury Fashion," through Jan. 7. "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.
GALLERy 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. Holiday Art Show & Sale, through Jan. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Christmas Frolic, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 3. "Gordon and Wenonah Fay Holl: Collecting a Legacy," through Feb. 4. "All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas Made, County by County," through March. 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.
JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Local and regional military history from the Civil War to current conflicts. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $3, $2 for senior citizens and military, $1 for under 18, children under 5 free. (501) 241-1943.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. November exhibit: "Still Life." Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. (501) 374-1957.
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. Open house and Say It Ain't Say's sweet potato pie contest, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 3. "Hidden No More," through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness," through Jan. 7. 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.
NEW DEAL GALLERY 2003 Louisiana St. "We Dissent: An Exhibition of Protest Photography," through Dec. 1. Hours: by appointment. (501) 681-9916.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Holiday open house, 1-4:30 p.m. Dec. 3. "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 2018. "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.
SEQUOYAH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER University Plaza, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Asher and University avenues. "Untold Stories: American Indian Code Talkers of World War I," through Dec. 2. ehfehr@ualr.edu or (501) 569-8336.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Astro Pulp," Chad Maupin, through Dec. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. "Personal Myth," Alecia Walls-Barton, through Dec. 7; reception, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Children's Tree Trimming and Ornament Make and take, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 2. "Illiteracy," Nathaniel Roe, through Dec. 1. Programs and activities for children, teens, adults. Holiday Hope Food Drive for Amboy Pantry and Kindle drawing, through Dec. 15. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720.
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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Variety of classes and instructors. Call for prices and times. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397.
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.
ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite One, Conway. John Lasater IV and Jason Sacran, through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and by appointment. artonthegreen.net or (501) 205-1922.
ARTISTS' WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. November featured artists: Jerry Matusky and Nina Louton. Featured miniature artists: Jan Briggs and Linda Shearer. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-6401.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Juried Biennial Exhibition," through Jan. 6. "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 145, 201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway. Fall BA/BFA Senior Exhibit, through Dec. 7. Gallery 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. "All or Nothing," through May 28. "Stuart Davis: In Full Swing," through Jan. 8, $18. "Not to Scale: Highlights From the Fly's Eye Dome," through March. 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.
DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena. "Old School," through Jan. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. "Atmospheric Abstracts," Jaquita Phillips Ball, through Dec. 15. 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. Student Exhibit, through Nov. 30. 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. "Bonfire," Barbara Cade, through Feb. 8. "Somehow, I Don't Feel Comfortable," Momoyo Torimitsu, through Dec. 31. 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.
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. November exhibit: "A Natural Perspective." Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday 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: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 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.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY MABEE FINE ARTS CENTER 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Smithsonian "Hometown Teams," through Dec. 9. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. New works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
ROGERS EXPERIMENTAL HOUSE 121 W. Walnut St., Rogers. November exhibit: "In Our Natural State," Chuck Davis and Dan Snow. experimentalhouse.com or (479) 966-9531.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Holiday Open House, 12:30-4 p.m. Dec. 2.On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War," through Dec. 31. 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. "Shea Snow's Solo Show," Shea Snow, through Wednesday. 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300.
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.
CARELINK FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 6-8:30 p.m. second, third and fourth Sundays most months; lessons 6-7 p.m.; members $5, guests $6; littlerockcountrydancers.com, lrcd.president.2016@gmail.com or (501) 821-9353. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 8-10:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $15, students $7; blsdance.org, (501) 673-4090. 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.
DANCE2FIT 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday, Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Workout that incorporates hip-hop dance moves. (501) 758-1720.
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.
LITTLE ROCK SALSA 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. $5-$10. littlerocksalsa.com or (501) 414-0400.
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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. Music, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE 1 p.m. Monday, William F. Laman Public Library Argenta Branch, 420 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 687-1061.
Letters
Central Arkansas
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM locations around Central Arkansas. Food for Fines, Sunday-Dec. 2. cals.org or (501) 918-3000.
FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All are welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.
PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
WRITERS NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. (479) 292-3665.
Music
Central Arkansas
ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E Ave., 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.
K-LOVE CHRISTMAS TOUR 7 p.m. Saturday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Steven Curtis Chapman, Plumb, We Are Messengers and Marc Martel. Cost: $20-$86. (501) 244-8800.
LITTLE ROCK FOLK CLUB CONCERT SERIES Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. David Olney, Dec. 2. Tickets: $15, students $8, children 12 and under free. littlerockfolkclub.org or (501) 663-0634.
TOP OF THE ROCK REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood. Ladies barbershop chorus rehearsals open to all women. (501) 580-7835.
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ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, East Arkansas Community College, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $25. eacc.edu or (870) 633-4480.
COLT AND THE OLD 45S 7 p.m. Saturday, Woodlands Auditorium, 12 Loyola Circle, Hot Springs Village. Concert of '60s, '70s and '80s music. Tickets: $25. (501) 922-9403.
DAVID OLNEY 7 p.m. Dec. 1, The Lyric Theater, 113 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Admission: advance $15-$20, at the door $25. (870) 391-3504.
MADRIGAL FEASTE 7 p.m. Dec. 1-2, Grand Hall of Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Arkansas State University Choirs. Tickets: $40, deadline Tuesday. (870) 972-2094.
MARTINA MCBRIDE CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Sunday, First National Bank Exhibit Hall, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Cost: $40-$50. tickets.uafs.edu or (479) 788-7300.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT RECITAL 7-8 p.m. Monday, Wal-Mart Auditorium, Shewmaker Center, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. (479) 631-1558.
SEASON'S GREETINGS CONCERT 7 p.m. Wednesday, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Performed by University of Arkansas at Fort Smith groups. Tickets required. tickets.uafs.edu or (479) 788-7300.
STARDUST BIG BAND BALLROOM DANCE 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Cost: $10, cash bar available. (870) 403-7718.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
BIG JINGLE JUBILEE PARADE 3 p.m. Dec. 2, beginning at Second Street and Broadway, ending at State Capitol. Capitol lighting and fireworks, 6 p.m. holidaysinlittlerock.com or (501) 904-5228.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS GEM, MINERAL AND GEOLOGY SOCIETY 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Meeting of "The Rock Club." (501) 772-4325.
CHESS CLUB 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 19, Little Rock Church, 10701 Baseline Road. (501) 203-9561.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 21, Arkansas School for the Blind, 2600 W. Markham St. (870) 225-3252.
HEARING SCREENINGS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Nov. 30, Hearing Life, 9108 N. Rodney Parham Road. For ages over 55. (501) 235-3620.
LITTLE ROCK CHESS CLUB 7 p.m. Fridays, Southwestern Bell Room, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Markham Street and University Avenue. (501) 224-2439.
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 & SILENT AUCTION 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Followed by the performance of The Gift of the Magi. Tickets: $45. (501) 372-5959.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK SERTOMA CHRISTMAS PARADE 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Parade will start at the intersection of Pershing and Main St., travel through Argenta Arts District and end at North Little Rock City Services building. (501) 758-1424.
PAWS WITH SANTA CLAUS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 3, Cammack Village City Hall, 2710 North McKinley St. CARE's annual pet photos with Santa event. Price: $20-100 donation. (501) 603-2273.
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Kiehl Avenue and Lantrip Road, Sherwood. Christmas parade. (501) 835-9599.
SANTA'S WONDERLAND through Dec. 24, Bass Pro Shops, 1 Bass Pro Drive. Photos, crafts, games. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 954-4500.
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION AT FLYING SAUCER 5-10 p.m. today, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 323 President Clinton Ave. Holiday themed meals and pairing entrees with a fall specialty beer flight. (501) 372-8032.
UNITED WAY OF ARKANSAS TURKEY TROT 8:30 a.m. today, Centennial Valley Event Center, 1600 Centennial Club Drive, Conway. 5K family fun run and walk. Registration, 7-8 a.m. Cost: $30. (501) 327-5087.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. Garrett Graff, book signing, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, noon Wednesday. Panel Discussion with Arkansas Repertory Theatre on The Gift of Magi, noon Nov. 30.clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2-3, The Edgemont House, 257 Skyline Drive, North Little Rock. Reservations required. Tickets: $25-$65. theedgemonthouse.com or (501) 920-9999.
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10 a.m. Dec. 2, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Tickets: $10, children $15. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS TRAIN 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Arkansas Missouri Railroad Train Depot, 306 E. Emma Ave., Springdale. 40-minute ride with Christmas carols, stories, visit from Santa. Tickets: $10-$20. (479) 872-6183.
CHRISTMAS AND CANDLELIGHT 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St, Washington. (870) 983-2625.
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOME TOUR 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1, Siloam Springs. Mothering Matters event. Tickets: advance $8, at the door $10. (479) 220-9159.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.
DON GAMMIE TURKEY TROT 8:30 a.m. today, Lake Leatherwood Park, 1303 County Road 204, Eureka Springs. 5K/1mile fun run/walk benefits Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association. Admission: $15-$20. (479) 387-5020.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Holiday Lights, gates 3 p.m., lights 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 31; $15, children 4-12 $5. (800) 366-4664.
GREEN FRIDAY JUBILEE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Hands-on and interactive activities, walking trail, bird-watching. arkansasstateparks.com/lakedardanelle or (479) 967-5516.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Intro to Overnight Backpacking for ages 16 and older, 2 p.m. Friday-noon Saturday, $10, reservation required. Outdoor Women Learning Skills, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 2, $20, pre-registration required. (479) 789-5000.
WINGS OVER THE PRAIRIE FESTIVAL through Saturday, Stuttgart. World championship duck calling contests, midway, 5K/10K. stuttgartarkansas.org or (870) 673-1602.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ALMOST MAINE 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 8-10, 14-16, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, students $12. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
BASKERVILLE through Saturday, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Today-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Today-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. murrysdp.com or (501) 562-3131.
HARVEY Tuesday-Dec. 31, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Today-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Today-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $32-$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. murrysdp.com or (501) 562-3131.
LES MISERABLES 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 2-3, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $38-$87. (501) 244-8800.
MOTHER GOOSE CHRISTMAS Dec. 1-17, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre, 501 E. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $12.50, members $10. arkansasartscenter.org/theatre or (501) 372-4000.
Around Arkansas
CHARLOTTE'S WEB 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Dec. 2, 4 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. tickets@waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
OLIVER THE MUSICAL Nov. 30-Dec. 10, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15; senior citizens, military and college students $12, children and teens $6. theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com or (501) 315-5483.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSE REINDEER: THE MUSICAL 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $28. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Darril Edwards, Canvas, Friday. Alex Summerlin, Shannon Boshears, 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. Punch Line Stand-Up Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.
THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.
THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Block Friday: The All Black Affair, 9 p.m. Friday, $15-$20. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Tragikly White, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $10. Swampbird, Colour Design and The Uh Huhs, 9 p.m. Saturday, $8. (501) 372-7707.
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.
Weekend on 11/23/2017