Best Bets: June

Month all about art, music and laughter

June 8 The Art of Wine -- Uncorked!, 7-11 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Sample hundreds of wines from all over the world, as well as spirits and beer, and explore the WAC campus, with music by DJ Derrick, giant chess, checkers, Jenga and Connect 4. $75-$150. 443-5600.
June 8 The Art of Wine -- Uncorked!, 7-11 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Sample hundreds of wines from all over the world, as well as spirits and beer, and explore the WAC campus, with music by DJ Derrick, giant chess, checkers, Jenga and Connect 4. $75-$150. 443-5600.

June 3-9

"The Fox on the Fairway" -- A Ken Ludwig comedy about how far arch-rivals will go to win the annual inter-club golf tournament, 2 p.m. June 3; 7:30 p.m. June 7-9, Fort Smith Little Theatre. $12. 783-2966.

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June 6-9

NWA Shakespeare Festival -- "As You Like It," 6 p.m. June 6-9, Dave Peel Park in Bentonville. Presented by the Classical Edge Theater. Free; bring lawn chairs. Email scheuertheatre@gmail.com.

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June 7

Opening Reception -- For the Arkansas Artists Work Enrichment Group Showcase, 5-9 p.m., Stage Eighteen in Fayetteville. Artists include Danny R.W. Baskin, Dayton Castleman, EE Gardner, Mikayla Hoffman, Cynthia Post Hunt, John Salvest & Gustav Carlson. Exhibit open through June 26. Email nwacallforart@gmail.com.

Eli Young Band -- 6 p.m., JJ's Beer Garden & Brewing Co. in Fayetteville. Free-$50.

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June 8

The Art of Wine -- Uncorked!, 7-11 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Sample hundreds of wines from all over the world, as well as spirits and beer, and explore the WAC campus, with music by DJ Derrick, giant chess, checkers, Jenga and Connect 4. $75-$150. 443-5600.

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June 8-9

Bat-O-Rama -- Now in its 29th year, Devil's Den State Park in West Fork. Free. 761-3325.

Junk Ranch -- A "country barn sale" on 35 acres, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8-9, 11195 Centerpoint Church Road in Prairie Grove. $10 June 8; $5 June 9. thejunkranch.net.

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June 8-10

"Annie Get Your Gun" -- Presented by Young Actors Guild at 7 p.m. June 8; 2 & 7 p.m. June 9; and 2 p.m. June 10, Northside High School auditorium in Fort Smith. $10-$15. weareyag.com.

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June 8-17

"An Act of God" -- With Michael Myers, Ed McClure and Kris Isham, 8 p.m. June 8-9; 2 p.m. June 10; again June 14-17, Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers. $18-$25. 631-8988.

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June 9

Through the Garden Gate Tour -- With six area gardens in Fayetteville, Springdale & Farmington, plus the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Benefits BGO & the Flower, Garden & Nature Society of NWA. $15 at BGO & Westwood Gardens. 301-2128.

Outdoor Street Dinner -- With a menu created by Chef Miles James just for the event, 5:30-9 p.m., Emma Avenue in downtown Springdale. 799-7844.

The Art of Wine -- Winemaker's Dinner, 6 p.m., Walton Arts Center. Features wines by E&J Gallo Winery paired with a six-course meal prepared by Bordinos Restaurant & Wine Bar and a live and silent auction. $225. 443-5600.

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June 10

Artosphere -- Jane's Walk: Urban History with Charlie Alison, 10 a.m., Lafayette Street Bridge between West and Gregg avenues in Fayetteville. Free. 443-5600.

Artosphere -- Jane's Walk: Mullins Creek Urban Stream Restoration with Sandi Formica, 2 p.m., Leroy Pond Drive and South Razorback Road (Lot 56B) in Fayetteville. Free. 443-5600.

Statehood Day -- With a panel discussion focusing on the historic trails of the state, 2-4 p.m., First Christian Church in Fayetteville. Hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Free. 521-2970.

Artosphere -- Jane's Walk: Walking Native Fayetteville with Sean Teuton, 3 p.m., Fenix Fayetteville Gallery at 16 W. Center St. Free. 443-5600.

Artosphere -- Still on the Hill, 6:30 p.m., The Chapel Ruins at Sassafras Springs Vineyard in Springdale. $10. 443-5600.

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June 11

Artosphere -- Still on the Hill, 6:30 p.m., Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista. $10. 443-5600.

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June 12

Artosphere -- Dover Quartet, 7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. $15. 443-5600.

Part of the Light Tour -- With Ray LaMontagne & Neko Case, 7:30 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $46.50 & up. 443-5600.

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June 12

Artosphere -- Arx Duo: Percussion Reimagined, 7 p.m., Hunt Chapel in Rogers. $15. 443-5600.

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June 14

Welcome Home Judge Parker's Stickpin Party & Dance -- With Fry Daddy's food truck in front of the museum, wine, beer and soft drinks in the soda fountain, music by Robert Huston and the judge's pin displayed on the first floor, 6-9 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History. $30. 783-7841.

Artosphere -- "The Buffalo Flows," part of the Artosphere Film Series, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center. $5. 443-5600.

Artosphere -- Bill Frisell Trio, 7:30 p.m., Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center. $30-$40. 443-5600.

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June 15

Artosphere -- Trail Mix, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fayetteville Arts District. With The Crumbs, Melody Pond, Rozenbridge, Still on the Hill, Block Street Hot Club, Mobile Aquarium, Water Bombs and more. Free. 443-5600.

Artosphere -- "Live From Crystal Bridges: Mozart in the Museum," with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, 8 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. $40. 443-5600.

The Second City -- Improv comedy, 8 p.m., Temple Live in Fort Smith. $40-$111. 222-6186, templelive.com.

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June 15-17

Blues Weekend -- John Mayall headlines at 8:30 p.m. June 15 at the Eureka Springs City Auditorium. 253-7333.

Plain White T's -- with Ocean Park Standoff and Fairview, 8 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $20-$25. georgesmajesticlounge.com.

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June 15-24

"Smile" -- A satire that pits authenticity against artifice in the beauty pageant circuit, 7:30 p.m. June 15-17, 3 p.m. June 17, again June 22-24, Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $15-$25. 751-5441.

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June 16

Artosphere -- Trail Mix, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., downtown square in Bentonville. With The Crumbs, Melody Pond, Rozenbridge, Water Bombs and more. Free. 443-5600.

NWA Pride Parade & Rally -- Noon, Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Part of a weekend of Pride activities hosted by NWA Center for Equality. Free. nwaequality.org.

Forest Concert Series -- With MONAH artists Shoshana Kish and Raven Kanataka, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. Free-$10. 657-2335.

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June 17

Artosphere -- Jane's Walk: Rediscovering Our City with Sabine Schmidt, 11 a.m., Fenix Fayetteville Gallery at 16 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. Free. 443-5600.

Artosphere -- "Disneynature Oceans," part of the Artosphere Film Series, 2 p.m., Walton Arts Center. $5. 443-5600.

Artosphere -- "Song of the Sea," part of the Artosphere Film Series, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center. $5. 443-5600.

Artosphere -- "Chasing Coral," part of the Artosphere Film Series, 7 p.m., Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center. Free. 443-5600.

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June 19

Artosphere -- "Beethoven Masterworks," with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center. $10. 443-5600.

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June 20

Sandwiched In -- "The Harmonial Vegetarian Society: The Real Story" with Nancy Feroe, noon, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165.

Artosphere -- An Evening of Music with Roberto Diaz & Friends, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $25. 443-5600.

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June 20-22

BITE NW Arkansas -- With SPARK, 6-9 p.m. June 20; DISCOVER, 6-9 p.m. June 21; and CRAFT, 6-9 p.m. June 22, 8th Street Market in Bentonville. $30 per event. bitenwa.com.

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June 22

Artosphere -- Creek Critters: A Family Class, 6-7:30 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. $5-$10. Register at waltonartscenter.org/artosphere/other-events.

All American Road Show -- With Chris Stapleton, Marty Stuart & Brent Cobb, 7 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $34.75 & up. 443-5600.

Opera in the Ozarks -- "Die Fledermaus," 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

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June 22-23

Riverfront Blues Festival -- With Austin Calvillo, the Wanda Watson Band & Hayden Sayers on June 22; Gary Hutchison & Kirby Kelley, the Eric Mathews Band, Victor Wainwright & the Train and more on June 23, Harry E. Kelley Park in Fort Smith. $15 per day. riverfrontbluesfest.org.

Forest Concert Series -- with Cuñao, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. Free-$10.

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June 23

Buffalo River Elk Festival -- Now in its 21st year with artists, craftsmen, contests, entertainment, kids' activities & fireworks, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Jasper. Free. 870-446-6471.

Opera in the Ozarks -- "Il barbiere di Siviglia," 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

Artosphere -- "The American Spirit," with the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, 8 p.m., Walton Arts Center. $10-$49. 443-5600.

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June 25

The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore -- 7 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $36 & up. 443-5600.

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June 26

Opera in the Ozarks -- "The Ballad of Baby Doe," 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

Chicago & REO Speedwagon -- With Michael Tolcher, 7:30 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. $36.50 & up. 443-5600.

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June 27

Opera in the Ozarks -- "Die Fledermaus," 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

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June 28

Communities And Cultures In Fort Smith -- With Catherine Foreman-Gray, history and preservation officer for the Cherokee Nation, 6 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History. $2-$7. 783-7841.

Opera in the Ozarks -- "Il barbiere di Siviglia," 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

Devin Dawson -- With Muscadine Bloodline, 6 p.m., JJ's Beer Garden & Brewing Co. in Fayetteville. Free-$50.

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June 29

Opera in the Ozarks -- "The Ballad of Baby Doe," 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

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June 30

Judge And Mrs. Isaac C. Parker -- A program in celebration of the city's bicentennial with Floyd and Sue Robison, 1:30 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History. $2-$7. 783-7841.

Opera in the Ozarks -- "Die Fledermaus," 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.

Forest Concert Series -- With the Crescent City Combo, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. Free-$10.

-- Becca Martin-Brown

bmartin@nwadg.com

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June 12 Artosphere -- Dover Quartet, 7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. $15. 443-5600.

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June 15-24 "Smile" -- A satire that pits authenticity against artifice in the beauty pageant circuit, 7:30 p.m. June 15-17, 3 p.m. June 17, again June 22-24, Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $15-$25. 751-5441.

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