Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARGENTA GALLERY 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Haunted by You: New works by Michael Shaeffer," through April 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "A Luminous Line: Forty Years of Metalpoint Drawings," Susan Schwalb, through April 29. "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. "Welcome Springtime," Vonda Rainey, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, Marie Weaver, Patricia Wilkes. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Seeing Between the Lines: Perspective and Color," Jeff Horton, through April 14. 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. "Delta Rediscovered" by photographer Dayton Bowers, through April 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.butlercenter.org or (501) 918-3033.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. Regalia Handmade Clothing Trunk Show, April 13-14. "Looking Closely," Laura Raborn, through May 5. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Polaroid, Pinholes, Photograms and Processes," through June 28. 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. "Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics," through Aug. 5. 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. "Exposed: Unmentionable 1900-1960s," through April 29. "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.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. 23rd Anniversary Exhibit, through April 14. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. gregthompsonfineart.comor (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. "Personal Vision: The Exhibition," Adger Cowans, through April 14. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. hearnefineart.com or (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Found in Nature: Kate Nessler and Barbara Satterfield," through May 6. "These Various Threads I Drew: Needlework Samplers From the Permanent Collection," through June. "Going Unnoticed: Dustyn Bork and Carly Dahl," through Sunday. 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. Student Art Show and works by Louis Beck, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. "Spring Flowers," April 12-28. Art lessons available. 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.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Contemporary and Abstract Exhibit, through April 15. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
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.
MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "Art Movement," through April 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. "Crafting the Pitch" Small Business Workshop, 6-8 p.m. today and April 12. "Everyday Leadership: Partnerships & Initiatives" Lunch & Learn, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 13. "Arkansas Divine 9: An exhibit of Arkansas' African American Greek Letter Organizations," through May. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. 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.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "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.
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "Danny Lyon: Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement," through April 14. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2324.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Student Competitive, through April 15. "Masculine Projection," Joshua Brinlee, through April 27. 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. Arkansas Art Educators Central Region Art Exhibition, through Friday; reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. 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.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. "Everything is Going to be Alright," through April 12. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Norman Hall Gallery of Art, 203 W. Q St., Russellville. "Showtime: Photographs of Music Legends by Watt Casey Jr.," through May 11. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14. (479) 964-3237.
ARTISTS' WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 30-member coop featuring works by Arkansas artists. 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. "UAPB and ASC: Five Decades of Collaboration," through Nov. 3. "The Women Are Stronger," Margo Duvall, through April 26. "#Gildthedelta: Recent Works by Norwood Creech," through April 21. "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.
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. "Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power," through April 23. "All or Nothing," through May 28. 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.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Julie Caswell and Jan Cobb, through April 30. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-4930.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 19th Century Living History Ball, 7-9 p.m. April 14; $10, children $5. 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. John Bell exhibit, through April 22. 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.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Art & Wine Workshop, Dee Garrett, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday; members $44, nonmembers $60, reservations required. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606.
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. New Works, Friday-April 30; 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. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
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.
OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. "Cheers!," through April 23. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. (501) 745-6615.
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. 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 Windgate Art & Design Gallery 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. "20X20: Posters for Peace," through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and by appointment. (479) 788-7542.
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, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8; 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
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. select Tuesdays, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Gone With the Wind, Tuesday. Tickets: $9. riverdale10.com or (501) 296-9955.
LE RIDE 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Breckenridge Stadium 12 Theater, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Sponsored by Arkansas Bicycle Club, tickets must be pre-purchased on-line. Tickets: $14. (501) 912-1449.
MIDDLE EASTERN FILM SERIES 6 p.m. April 16, Student Services Center Room 104, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Highlighting art from the Middle Eastern region, films followed by discussion. (501) 683-7029.
Letters
Central Arkansas
CALS ONE READ 6-7 p.m. today, Cox Creative Center, 120 River Market Ave. Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen. (501) 918-3048.
AN EVENING WITH ROLAND MERULLO 5-8:30 p.m. April 12, Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St. Cost: $25. lovesaintmarks.eventbrite.com or (501) 413-1102.
FIFTY YEARS OF TRUE GRIT April 14, 20-21, various locations. Oxford American celebrates Charles Portis's novel. Ticket prices for some events. oxfordamerican.org or (501) 374-0000.
PEN TO PODIUM LECTURE SERIES 6:30-8 p.m. April 17, Diamond Room, Department of Arkansas Heritage, 1100 North St. Evin Demirel, African-American Athletes in Arkansas: Muhammad Ali's Tour, Black Razorbacks and Other Forgotten Stories. archives.arkansas.gov or (501) 324-9346.
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BOOK SIGNING 7:30 p.m. today, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Rashod Ollison. (501) 450-3340.
A CONVERSATION WITH TONY KUSHNER 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Staples Auditorium, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Reception follows. (501) 450-4597.
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.
AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS 8 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott St. (501) 372-1804.
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.
ARKANSAS GUITAR SHOW 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 14, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Cost: $10, $8 with instrument to sell or trade. (501) 766-2267.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. April 14 and 3 p.m. April 15, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Beethoven and Blue Jeans. Tickets: $15-$65. Simulcast at MacArthur Park north lawn, 501 E. Ninth St., 7:30 p.m. April 14, free. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.
BIRDS OF THE SOUTH 8 p.m. April 12, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: $25-$34. Metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
BRAD PAISLEY 7 p.m. April 12, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets $19.99-$99.99. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.
THE DEBUSSY TRIO 7 p.m. April 12, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Tickets: $15, students $10. (501) 375-2342.
JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. Wednesday nights in April, History Pavilion in Riverfront Park, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 320-3503.
MELISSA ALDANA TRIO, 8 p.m. today, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: $30-$42. Metrotix.com or (800) 293-5949.
NORMAN BOEHM 3 p.m. Sunday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. (501) 569-3294.
RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS 3 p.m. April 15, 7 p.m. April 16 and 19. Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. "The Beat Goes On: A Musical Tribute to the 60's." rivercitymenschorus.com or (501) 377-1080.
SEAN FRESH & THE NASTYFRESH CREW 7 p.m. April 13, Central Arkansas Library System Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Tickets: $10. (501) 320-5728.
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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ANDY MCKEE 7:30 p.m. Friday, Arkansas State University Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $10-$35. astate.edu/tickets or (870) 972-3471.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8 p.m. Saturday, Witherspoon Auditorium, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville. Reception, 6 p.m. at ATU Lake Point Conference Center. Tickets: reserved seats and reception $30, general admission $10, students $5. (479) 880-7523.
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.
MUSIC ON THE MEADOW 5-7 p.m. each Sunday, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkwaysinfo@gmail.com or (479) 634-3791.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 7:30 p.m. Monday, McBeth Recital Hall, Mabee Fine Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. obu.edu/percussion or (870) 245-5208.
SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.
A TASTE OF SPRING 6:30 p.m. April 14, Round Morning Coffee, 2850 Prince Street 3, Conway. Featuring Jaimee and Ron Jensen-McDaniel of the Arkansas Chamber Singers. Tickets: $50. ar-chambersingers.org/events or (501) 377-1121.
TRAVIS TRITT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $39. eacc.edu or (870) 633-4480.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH JAZZ SHOW 7:30 p.m. April 17, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. UAFS Jazz Catz and Jazz Band, featured guest saxophonist Chris Vadala. Tickets: $8, free for UAFS students and employees. tickets.uafs.edu or (479) 788-7300.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS PIANO FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-noon April 21, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Registration deadline Wednesday. uca.edu/csm/piano-festival or (501) 450-3672.
WALTON ARTS CENTER, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Voicejam, today-Saturday, $15-$30. From Dixie With Love, 7 p.m. April 14, $35.50. I'm With Her, 7 p.m. April 17. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE & CAHRA JOB FAIR noon-6 p.m. April 17, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. (501) 378-4344.
ARKANSAS SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE April 13-May 13, 8 Valley Creek View. Hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. One-day tour, $20. Run-of-show, $35. (501) 804-0106.
BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE 4-8 p.m. April 13, Professor Bowl, 901 Towne Oaks Drive, peer-to-peer team fundraising benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas. (501) 374-6661.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m. today, Ben E. Keith Foods, 1 Ben E. Keith Way, North Little Rock. North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce networking event. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 372-5959.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINIC 4-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. Flu shots, health screenings and doctor consultations offered. (501) 835-3410.
DOWNTOWN DASH 8 a.m. Saturday, corner of Fourth and Scott streets. Cost: $10-$40. jllrdowntowndash.racesonline.com or (501)375-5557.
ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, 1-2:30 p.m. Sundays through April 22. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056.
FOOD AND FOAM FEST 6-9 p.m. April 13, Dickey-Stevens Park, 400 W. Broadway St., North Little Rock. Beer sampling event with craft beer, cider and wine, food tastings from local restaurants. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Tickets: $40-$65. (501) 232-8660.
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE 7:30-4 p.m. Friday, Geyer Springs Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30. Alzheimer's caregiver workshop. (501) 224-0021.
LISA NORTH CAR SHOW AND VENDOR EVENT 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14, LISA North Parking Lot, 5410 Landers Road, Sherwood. Car registration: $20. (501) 945-2727.
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 DIGITAL LEARNING CENTER: COMPUTER BASICS 10 a.m.-noon today, Tuesday, April 12, 17,19, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Cost: $60, includes manual. (501) 603-1262.
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.
MAUMELLE ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-noon April 14, Diamond Baseball and Sports Complex, 9510 Counts Massie Drive, North Little Rock. Mulching of trees and art contest for Maumelle area 5th graders. (501) 554-2200.
MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.
MEDITATION TALK WITH ANEM THUBTEN 7-9 p.m. Friday, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. Suggested donation $10-$15. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056.
MONSTER JAM 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Monster trucks. Tickets $17-$37. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATION- OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library Main Branch, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock, free treats and tours. robin.campbell@lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.
OUT OF DARKNESS SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK 12:30 p.m. Saturday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 University Ave. (501) 733-2562.
PASTA FOR PAWS 5-8 p.m. April 13, Hospitality House, Joe Poch Road, North Little Rock. Benefits North Little Rock Animal Shelter. Cost: $10, children 6-12 $6. (501) 454-4304.
PET FAIR & FUNDRAISER 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sherwood Forest Event Center, 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood. Silent auctions, pet adoptions, vendors. Benefits Sherwood Humane Animal Shelter. (501) 834-2287.
PILGRIMAGE FOR PEACE 2018 2 p.m. Sunday, Heifer International Village, 1 World Ave., pilgrimageforpeace.com or (501) 232-7283.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.
SANDWICHING IN HISTORY TOUR noon April 13, Dr. Charles Kennedy House, 6 Edenwood Lane, North Little Rock. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program tour. (501) 324-9880.
SPECIAL EVENT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Department of Arkansas Heritage, 1100 North St. Cost: $10. Reservations required, deadline Friday. (501) 324-9775.
SPRINGFEST 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, First Security Amphitheatre, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 396-7050.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock Community Safety Summit with special guest Mitch Landrieu, 1 p.m. Friday. Ian Rosenberger, founder and CEO of Thread International, noon Monday. Mickey Ibarra -- "Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph," 6 p.m. Monday. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Spring Garden Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. National Library Week Celebration Open House, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. Pink Hello Kitty Family Night, 6-7 p.m. April 12. Teen Center Geek Prom, 4-5 p.m. April 17. 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 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.
ARKANSAS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL April 12-April 15, Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Fees for some activities. lyon.edu/arkansas-scottish-festival or (870) 307-7071.
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, downtown Newport, Newport. Stage dedication, food, dog parade, bounce houses, fireworks. facebook.com/newportbusinesscenter or (870) 523-1009.
BATTLE OF HELENA RE-ENACTMENT April 13-15, Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St., Helena. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.
BOLL WEEVIL STAMPEDE 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 346 University Court, Monticello. Admission, $10. (870) 460-1014.
BOST INC. CHEF AND WINEMAKER DINNER 6 p.m. April 12, The Hive at 21c, 200 NE A St., Bentonville; Tickets: $75. (501) 350-1790.
DARREN KNIGHT'S SOUTHERN MOMMA AN EM COMEDY TOUR 8 p.m. today, TempleLive, 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $30.50-$39.50. (479) 222-6186.
DELTA SYMPOSIUM XXIV Wednesday-April 14, Arkansas State University Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive. astate.edu/delta-symposium or (870) 972-3043.
EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14, Hobbs State Park visitor center, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Scavenger hunts, bird catch and release. (479) 789-5000.
THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC: HOW IT IS EFFECTING CRAIGHEAD COUNTY AND ARKANSAS 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Mid-South Health Systems, 2707 Browns Lane, Jonesboro. Guest speakers: state drug director Kirk Lane and John Kirtley with the Arkansas Pharmacy Board. outofthedark.org or (800) 592-8460.
PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM 4815 US-165, Scott. Lye Soap Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, $25. (501) 961- 1409.
PURR CAFE'S TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Purr Catfe, 1641 W. 15th St. #15, Fayetteville. Face painting, caricatures, photo ops, Briar Rose treats & mocktails. Admission: $8. (479) 301-0993.
RAILROADIANA SHOW AND SALE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Railroad Museum, 1700 Port Road, Pine Bluff. Admission: $5, children 6-12 $2. arkansasrailroadmuseum.org or (870) 535-8819.
RHEA LANA'S OF HOT SPRINGS noon-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14, Hot Springs Mall, 4501 Central Ave., Hot Springs. hotsprings.rhealana.com or (501) 205-6314.
SCOTT SETTLEMENT TOURS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17, Scott Settlement, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.
STAR PARTY 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Village Creek State Park, 4300 Arkansas 284, Wynne. arkansasstateparks.com/villagecreek or (870) 238-9406.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH AFRICAN NIGHT 6 p.m. Friday, Reynolds Room, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 800 N. 49th St. Entertainment with African culture and cuisine with speaker Sherman Banks. Tickets: $15, UAFS students and children 13 and under $10. (479) 788-7981.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Sybil Jordan Hampton on experiences of Civil Rights Movement, 6-8 p.m. April 17. (501) 450-5630.
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville. Tickets: Friday $5-$10, Saturday and Sunday $5. (918) 671-9712.
WALDRON JOB FAIR 12:30-3:30 p.m. April 13, Waldron High School Gymnasium, 1506 W. Sixth St., Fort Smith. (479) 424-3415.
Theater
Central Arkansas
ASSASSINS through April 22, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20, students and senior citizens $16. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
INTO THE WOODS 7:30 p.m. April 13-14, matinee 3 p.m. April 14, Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre, Wildwood Park For The Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Tickets: $30, students $15. wildwoodpark.org or (501) 821-7275.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS through April 21, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-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.
MAMA MIA! through April 15, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$63. TheRep.org or (501) 378-0405.
ORANGE IS THE NEW WHITE 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through June 16, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy trio. Tickets: $24. (501) 372-0205.
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ARMS AND THE MAN April 12-21, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $10. uca.edu/tickets or (501) 450-5092.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG! 7 p.m. April 12-14 and 19-21, 2 p.m. April 15 and 22, The Royal Theatre, 111 South Market St., Benton. Tickets: $15; senior citizens, military, students $12; chidlren $6. (501) 315-5483.
THE CIGAR BOX MEN 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 Desoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Tickets: $15-$25. hsvpoa.org/event-tickets or (501) 282-6081.
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 13-14, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday and April 15, The Hot Springs Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. Tickets: $15, children under 12 $5. pockettheatre.com or (501) 623-8585.
LIVING ON LOVE 8 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Tickets: cabaret $25, table $40, balcony $18. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
TEATRO DE OCASION 7:30 p.m. April 13, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. "Cultural Fusion Concert," Walton Arts Center's Colgate Classroom Series. Tickets: $10. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
VIETGONE through Sunday, TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $17-$48. theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.
Auditions
Around Arkansas
THE MUSIC MAN 2 p.m. April 15, 5 p.m. April 16, Russellville Music Department Band/Choir room, 1203 W. Fourth Place, Russellville. River Valley Arts Center production. Audition forms at website. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
Clubs
Central Arkansas
CAJUN'S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Memphis Yahoos, Canvas, today. Buh Jones, Memphis Yahoos, Friday. Ben Beyers, Butterfly and Irie Soul, 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. Jonny Bratsveen, Sunday. Leeny Schmidt, Wednesday-April 14. 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. Tab Benoit, 8 p.m. Friday, $25. Froggy Fresh, 8 p.m. Saturday, $15-$50. Indie Music Night, 9 p.m. Sunday, $10. Adelitas Way, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $15-$17. Tim Reynolds and TR3, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $20-$25. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.
STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Jon Wolfe, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; advance $12, day of show $15. (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.
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