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RECENT ACQUISITIONS — Ten artifacts from the Pre-Columbian period, including this jaguar effigy “whistle” vessel from the Vicus culture, Peru, Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 202 S.W. O St. Free. 273-2456.
RECENT ACQUISITIONS — Ten artifacts from the Pre-Columbian period, including this jaguar effigy “whistle” vessel from the Vicus culture, Peru, Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 202 S.W. O St. Free. 273-2456.

Feb. 25

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“SHH! WE HAVE A PLAN” — Original music, illusion, physical comedy and clowning, puppetry and a little bit of magic, presented for children by Theatre Company Cahoots NI, 2 & 4 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. The 4 p.m. show will be a relaxed performance, specially modified for viewers with sensory-input disorders or who may feel uncomfortable in a typical live theater performance. $9-$15. 443-5600.

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BIRDING BASICS — Preparing your backyard for nesting season with Amy Tucker from Wild Birds Unlimited, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

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CONCERT CELEBRATING OPERA IN THE OZARKS — With Joel Burcham, a tenor who holds a Master of Arts in voice performance from the University of Arkansas, 1 p.m., Faulkner Performing Arts Center at the UA in Fayetteville. Free. 575-5577.

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ALICIA OLATUJA QUINTET — Influenced by a wide range of musical styles, from gospel and soul to jazz and classical, Alicia Olatuja has been praised by The New York Times as “a singer with a strong and luscious tone and an amiably regal presence on stage.” She will bring her exquisite vocals, artistic versatility and captivating demeanor, supported by her quintet, to the Walton Arts Center stage in Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. 443-5600.

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THE STEELDRIVERS — Winner of the Grammy for best bluegrass album in 2016 for “The Muscle Shoals Recordings,” 7:30 p.m., Faulkner Performing Arts Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. $15-$25. 575-5387.

"Shh! We Have a Plan" -- Original music, illusion, physical comedy and clowning, puppetry and a little bit of magic, presented for children by Theatre Company Cahoots NI, 2 & 4 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. The 4 p.m. show will be a relaxed performance, specially modified for viewers with sensory-input disorders or who may feel uncomfortable in a typical live theater performance. $9-$15. 443-5600.

Feb. 26

Recent Acquisitions -- Ten artifacts from the Pre-Columbian period, including this jaguar effigy "whistle" vessel is from the Vicus culture, Peru, Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 202 S.W. O St. Free. 273-2456.

Feb. 27

Birding Basics -- Preparing your backyard for nesting season with Amy Tucker from Wild Birds Unlimited, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

March 1

Concert Celebrating Opera in the Ozarks -- With Joel Burcham, a tenor who holds a Master of Arts in voice performance from the University of Arkansas, 1 p.m., Faulkner Performing Arts Center at the UA in Fayetteville. Free. 575-5577.

March 2

Alicia Olatuja Quintet -- Influenced by a wide range of musical styles, from gospel and soul to jazz and classical, Alicia Olatuja has been praised by The New York Times as "a singer with a strong and luscious tone and an amiably regal presence on stage." She will bring her exquisite vocals, artistic versatility and captivating demeanor, supported by her quintet, to the Walton Arts Center stage in Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. 443-5600.

March 3

The Steeldrivers -- Winner of the Grammy for best bluegrass album in 2016 for "The Muscle Shoals Recordings," 7:30 p.m., Faulkner Performing Arts Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. $15-$25. 575-5387.

-- Becca Martin-Brown

bmartin@nwadg.com

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