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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.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Holiday show, Vonda Rainey, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, Marie Weaver, Patricia Wilkes, 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. "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.
GOOD WEATHER 4400 Edgemere St., North Little Rock. "Little Stone, Open Home," Mariel Capanna, noon-6 p.m. Saturday. (501) 680-3763.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Christmas Frolic, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. "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.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. November exhibit: "Still Life." December exhibit: "Religious Art." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. 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. Sunday. "Hidden No More," through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
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 Friday. Hours: by appointment. (501) 681-9916.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Holiday open house, 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday. "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 Saturday. 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. Saturday. 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. Saturday. "Illiteracy," Nathaniel Roe, through Friday. 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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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. Gallery walk, 5-9 p.m. Friday. 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.
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, today. 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.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. November exhibit: "A Natural Perspective." Holiday Show, Friday-Dec. 31; reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday. 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. "Native Conversations: American Indians of Yesterday and Today," Gregory O. Gagnon, 5:30 p.m. today and Saturday; registration required. "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.
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. Saturday. "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.
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.
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.
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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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 BEST THING! RED CARPET PREMIERE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. Saturday, Riverdale Cinema 10, Little Rock. Tickets: $11, red carpet VIP $20. (501) 296-9955.
Letters
Central Arkansas
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM locations around Central Arkansas. Food for Fines, through Saturday. cals.org or (501) 918-3000.
Music
Central Arkansas
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.
LESLIE O'BRIEN 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Theatre, 100 Rock St. An evening of stories and songs. Tickets: $100. (501) 918-3030.
LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 7, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Tickets: $15, senior citizens $12, students free. lrwindsymphony.org or (501) 666-0777.
RACKENSACK FOLKLORE SOCIETY 7 p.m. first Monday of every month, Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets. Folk music concerts. (501) 765-1131.
RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY! 2017 CONCERT 3 p.m. Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 14, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr. rivercitymenschorus.com or (501) 377-1080.
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AMAHL AND THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 3 p.m. Dec. 10, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Tickets: $5-$38. conwaysymphony.org or (501) 450-3265.
ANNIE MOSES BAND 8 p.m. Dec. 9, Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 East Main St., Alma. Tickets: $20-$35. (479) 632-2129.
CLASSICS & CHRISTMAS TOUR Dec. 11, Reynolds Performance Hall, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. With Tommy Emmanuel. (501) 450-3265.
DANU 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $18-$30. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
KELLIE PICKLER AND PHIL VASSAR HOLIDAY CONCERT 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $39-$49. (870) 972-3471.
LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.
PATSY CLINE BENEFIT CONCERT 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Lakeside Auditorium, 2871 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Featuring Patsy Cline tribute artist Sarah Haman, benefiting Hot Springs Lakeside Thespian Troupe. Tickets: $15. (501) 247-6717.
SHOJI TABUCHI "THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS" 7 p.m. Dec. 9, El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $40, senior citizens $35, children $25. (479) 304-7777.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ADVANCED CARE CAREER FAIR 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Greenleaf Grill, 601 S. Gaines St. (501) 378-2875.
ARK-LA-TEX CANNABIS BUSINESS EXPO 10 a.m. Wednesday-Dec. 7, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Cost: $25-$50. imperiousexpo.com or (903) 574-7709.
BELLS & BAA-AAS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Heifer International, 1 World Ave. Children's activities, shopping, free gift wrapping, animals. (501) 907-2697.
BIKES FOR KIDS GIVE-A-WAY 1 p.m. Dec. 13, Washington Elementary School, 2700 Main St. Derek Lewis Foundation event with 100 bikes for children. (501) 663-5221.
CHESS CLUB 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 19, Little Rock Church, 10701 Baseline Road. (501) 203-9561.
CHILD SAFETY DNA/FINGERPRINTING IDENTIFICATION EVENT 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. (501) 330-7134.
CHRISTMAS PARADE 2 p.m. Saturday, Lantrip Road and Kiehl Avenue, Sherwood. (501) 835-9599.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 21, Arkansas School for the Blind, 2600 W. Markham St. (870) 225-3252.
FOUNDER'S CBS EARLY RELEASE 9-11:30 p.m. today, Flying Saucer, 323 President Clinton Ave. (501) 372-8032.
HEARING SCREENINGS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Hearing Life, 9108 N. Rodney Parham Road. For ages over 55. (501) 235-3620.
THE H.O.G. (HUNTING, OUTDOOR, GUN) SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10, Arkansas State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Admission: $5. (501) 304-6538.
HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE Friday-Sunday, New Deal Gallery, 2300 S. Louisiana St. (870) 615-2522.
JOY: A WORSHIP ARTS CHRISTMAS 4:30-6p.m. Dec. 10, First Baptist Church, 100 Valencia Drive, Maumelle. Songs, scriptures. (501)851-3547.
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 COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515.
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.
PAINTING WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9, Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Hosted by Laura Raborn. Ages 15 and up. Cost: $70. arhub.org or (501) 907-6570.
PAWS WITH SANTA CLAUS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 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. Saturday, 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.
STAY SAFE: PERSONAL DEFENSE SEMINAR 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, ATA Headquarters, 1800 Riverfront Drive. (501) 568-2821.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. Panel Discussion with Arkansas Repertory Theatre on The Gift of Magi, noon today. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS AT THE EDGEMONT HOUSE 6-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 257 Skyline Drive, North Little Rock. Christmas themed tours and special vintage Christmas market. Reservations required. Cost: $25-$65. (501) 614-3000.
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET 6-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The Edgemont House, 257 Skyline Drive, North Little Rock. Reservations required. Tickets: $25-$65. theedgemonthouse.com or (501) 920-9999.
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ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, First Christian Church, 3911 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10 a.m. Saturday, 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. Saturday, 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 CANDLELIGHT HOME TOUR 6-9 p.m. Friday, Siloam Springs. Mothering Matters event. Tickets: advance $8, at the door $10. (479) 220-9159.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT THE RITZ 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz Theater, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. artsmissco.org or (870) 762-1744.
DRIVE-BY TOY DRIVE 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 1200 Thomas G. Wilson Road, Conway. The Children's Advocacy Alliance, Faulkner County Department of Human Services and Toys for Tots Host toy drive. (501) 286-3290.
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.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday through Dec. 15, Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-7982.
A HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS 6 p.m. Friday, Rogers. Rogers Christmas Parade. (479) 936-5487.
INTRO TO OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING 2 p.m. Dec. 9-noon Dec. 10, Pigeon Roost Trail Head, Hobbs State Park -- Conservation Area, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Guided overnight trips. Prepayment and reservation required, 16 yrs and older, $10. (479) 789-5000.
LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Outdoor Women Learning Skills, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 8, $20, pre-registration required. (479) 789-5000.
LIGHT UP THE BAY 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Fairfield Bay Conference Center 110 Lost Creek Pkwy., Fairfield Bay. Holiday fare, music, silent auction items, trip giveaway. (501) 884-3324.
MALCO THEATRE GRAND RE-OPENING 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Malco Theatre, 817 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Screening of The Malco Theatre-A Personal Journal. Tickets $45. (501) 623-6200.
POLAR EXPRESS 5-8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Conway Human Development Center, 150 E. Siebenmorgan Road, Conway. Ornament and cooking decorating, letters to Santa, outdoor train rides. (501) 329-6851.
Theater
Central Arkansas
A FERTLE HOLIDAY through Jan. 13, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. (501) 372-0205.
HARVEY through 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.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Dec. 8-10, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15, military and senior citizens $13, children under 12 $10. (501) 286-3638.
LES MISERABLES 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, 2 p.m. today and Saturday-Sunday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $38-$87. (501) 244-8800.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES Wednesday-Dec. 24, Black Box Theatre Annex, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 518 Main St. Show Times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Sunday, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$40. therep.org or (501) 378-0405.
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. tickets@waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Dec. 8-17, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22-$56. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
THE FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACTS AND SCENES 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center, 201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway. (501) 450-5092.
MOOSELTOE 3 p.m. Dec. 10, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Pajama and milk and cookies party at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $14.50. eacc.edu or (870) 633-4480.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSE REINDEER: THE MUSICAL 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Saturday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $28. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
MAMMA MIA! Wednesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Rehearsals start Feb. 20. Performances March 16-April 22. Ages 18 and up. (501) 378-0445.
THE WEEKEND THEATER 10 a.m.-noon Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, 1001 W. Seventh St. Inherit the Wind, Feb. 23-March 10. Stick Fly, May 11-26. (501) 374-3761.
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THE PRODUCERS 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Performance dates: Feb. 9-25. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
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