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Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Independent Vision: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Martin Muller Collection," Friday-Dec. 30; lecture and reception, 5:30 p.m. today, $15. "Delta Through the Decades Deux: Selections from the Collection," through Nov. 4. "Through Our Eyes," through Nov. 11. "Reveal/Conceal: Exploring Identity in Contemporary Art," through Oct. 28. "Robert Baines: Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies," through Oct. 7. "Paul Signac Watercolors and Drawings: The James T. Dyke Collection," through Nov. 25. "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. Fall works by Terri Haugen, Greg Lahti, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Seven Artists," works by Ray Parker, Louis Watts, Anais Dasse, Cynthia Kresse, David Bailin, Jeff Horton and Jason McCann, through Oct. 13. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "On My Mind: The Natural State," Barry Lindley, through Oct. 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. New exhibition by Sue Henley, Glenda Josephson, Herb Monoson, Patty Monoson, Dee Schulten, Sherrie Shepherd, Scotty Shively, through Sunday. Works by the Mid-South Watercolorist Association, Tuesday-Jan. 2; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday. 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. Near Normal Man, film screening and talk by Holocaust survivor Ben Stern and daughter Charlene Stern, 6 p.m. Oct. 4, reservations required. "The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit," through March 31. 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. "Up In Smoke," through Oct. 28. "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. "Best of the South," through Oct. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.comor (501) 664-2787.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Space Between Teeth: Linda Lopez + Marc Mitchell," through Nov. 4. "Justin Bryant: That Survival Apparatus," through Oct. 7. 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. September exhibit: "14 Holes of Golf." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Aspen Trees," Rosemary Parker, through Monday. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.

MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "With the Grain: The Fine Art of Woodworking," through Oct. 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Diamonds," through Oct. 21. 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. "Our Fair Ladies: Arkansas State Fair Gowns and Rodeo Attire," Monday-Nov. 4. "A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans," through March 2019; "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 2018. Permanent exhibits: "First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of Their Times"; 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. each Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "Perspectives on Modernism," through Oct. 19. 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.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. "Connections," joint mixed media exhibition by teachers from schools across central Arkansas, today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Maners/Pappas Gallery, Fine Arts Building: "Demons Of This Land," Mauricio Silerio, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK SEQUOYAH RESEARCH CENTER 5820 Asher Ave., Suite 500. "Until it reached into our lives and destroyed the tranquility that we had," Matty Davis, through Oct. 7. "Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation's Armed Forces," through Nov. 30. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (501) 569-8336.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Arkansas Society of Printmakers exhibit, through Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. "Three Artists: Three Visions ArtWalk," through Oct. 13. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.

WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND DESIGN 28th Street and East Campus Drive. Lecture: Jowita Wyszomirska, 6 p.m. Friday. Brad Cushman Gallery: "Memory / Commitment / Aspiration," The Pierrette Van Cleve Collection, through Friday. Small Gallery: "Water Memory," Jowita Wyszomirska, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-3182.

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ARKADELPHIA ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. "The Art of Collecting," through Oct. 12. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982.

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. September exhibit: Wiley Justin. October exhibit: Virgil Keeto. Gallery opening 1-3 p.m. Oct. 7. 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 Fine Arts Center, 2412 Quapaw Way, Jonesboro. "Pink", multi-media group exhibition, through Oct. 10; reception and PechaKucha event, 3 p.m. Oct. 10. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. (870) 972-3050.

ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Pine Bluff Art League Annual Juried Exhibition," through Nov. 10. "UAPB and ASC: Five Decades of Collaboration," through Nov. 3. "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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. "The Sensory Iconoclasts 2018," and "An Unnatural History," Sarah Hearn, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.

ART VENTURES 101 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. Artists of Northwest Arkansas Regional Art Exhibit, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. artistsnwarkansas.com or (479) 387-7827.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Alfred Stieglitz Collection, through December, 2019. 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. "The Magic of Sugarloaf," Joyce Hartmann, through Oct. 31. 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.

FAULKNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER University of Arkansas, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. "Absolutely Timeless," historical photos of events held in Faulkner building, through Oct. 19. Hours: 8-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and during performances. (479) 575-5387.

FENIX GALLERY 16 W. Center St., Fayetteville. "Wishful Misgivings," Kevin Arnold, through Sunday. "Influences," Oct. 4-Dec. 1; reception, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 4. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (479) 422-5374.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL AIRPORT 6700 McKennon Blvd., Fort Smith. "Dep(art)ing Passengers," Charles K. Steiner, through Jan. 7. Hours: 4:30 a.m.-midnight, Monday-Sunday. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes. (479) 788-7025.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Todd Gray: Pop Geometry," through Oct. 31. "David Hayes: The Ventana Series," through Jan. 27. The Touch Gallery, through Dec. 19. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Art classes noon-4 p.m. every Saturday. RAM Saturdays 1-4 p.m. each Saturday, hands-on art lessons. 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. "Traditional Art Guild," through Sunday, Magnolia Room. Free admission to Magnolia Room. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to gardens: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9300.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. "Making Waves," by Donnie Copeland, through Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway. "Peter Pincus: Color and Form," and "Artistic Processes: Drawings and More," through Oct. 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "The Bleak and the Burgeoning," various artists, through Oct. 7. Hours: noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1 hour before most performances. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 571-2762.

THE WATERS HOTEL 340 Central Ave., Hot Springs National Park. Art & Wine Dinner at The Avenue restaurant features Carole Katchen's restaurant scenes, 7 p.m. Sunday. Seating is limited; reservations recommended. Cost: $80. (501) 625-3850.

Dance

Central Arkansas

JAGAT PAVANI GANGA 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Robinson Center Music Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Musical dance performance. Donations welcome. (501) 952-9410.

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SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place, Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.

Letters

Central Arkansas

100 THINGS TO DO IN LITTLE ROCK BEFORE YOU DIE BOOK LAUNCH PARTY 5-7 p.m. today, First Security Amphitheater, Riverfront Park, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 837-1364.

HEISKELL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE 6:30 p.m. today, Central Arkansas Library System's Ron Robinson Theater, 100 Rock St. Journalist James Fallows on book Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America. Registration required. (501) 918-3098.

THE MOTH MAINSTAGE 7 p.m. Oct. 4, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. The Little Rock debut of a storytelling event which shares true personal stories, told live without notes. Tickets: $38. (501) 244-8800.

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ALL SAINTS' POETRY SLAM 7 p.m. today, All Saints' Episcopal Church, 501 S. Phoenix Ave., Russellville. Poetry about embracing diversity and identity, music, coffee, tea, desserts. (479) 968-3622.

BAXTER COUNTY LIBRARY 300 Library Hill, Mountain Home. Writing Workshops: "In the Beginning: For New and Emerging Writers," 1-3 p.m. Oct. 6. Literary Series: Marissa Moss via Skype, 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 9. baxlib.org or (870) 580-0980.

Music

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CHAMBER SINGERS 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 S Louisana St.; and 3 p.m. Oct. 7, Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road. "The Singing Heart." Tickets: advance $15, students $10; at the door $18, students $12. ar-chambersingers.orgor (501) 377-1121.

FALL OUT BOY WITH MACHINE GUN KELLY 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $30.50-$70.50. verizonarena.com or (501) 975-9038.

KOE WETZEL 2018 Fall Concert, 7 p.m. today, Southern Arkansas University Alumni Center, 1 President St., Magnolia. (870) 235-4925.

LAUREN DAIGLE 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $27.50-$77.50 plus fees. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.

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 RHAPSODIES CHAMBER MUSIC 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. "Mozart and Schumann." Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presentation. Tickets: $23, active duty military and students $10. (501) 666-1761.

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ARKANSAS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 3 p.m. Saturday, Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J St., Bentonville. Halloween Fantasia. Tickets: $35, students $5. arphil.org or (479) 841-4644.

HOT WATER HILLS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 4 p.m. Oct. 5, noon Oct. 6, Hill Wheatley Plaza, 629 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Tickets: $20. hotwaterhills.com or (501) 282-8662.

LITTLE RIVER BAND 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Hempstead Hall, University of Arkansas at Hope, 2500 S. Main St., Hope. Tickets: $20-$75. hempsteadhall.com or (870) 722-8565.

RAY BONNEVILLE 7:30 p.m. today, 801 Media Center at 5 Star Productions, 801 N. A St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $40. aaclive.com or (479) 719--8931.

SHANNON WURST 2 p.m. Saturday, Elizabeth's Restaurant, 231 E. Main St., Batesville. Concert and fundraiser presented by the Ozark Foothills FilmFest. Drinks and appetizers included. Tickets: $35. (870) 251-1189.

TOMMY: A BLUEGRASS OPRY 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $15-$25. (479) 575-2793.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Needtobreathe, 7 p.m. today, $30-$60. Lynyrd Skynyrd, 7 p.m. Friday, $34.50-$99.50. Odesza, 7 p.m. Wednesday, $26-$55. Celebrating the Music, celebration of Hispanic music, culture and food, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 7. Fees may apply. (479) 571-2762.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. The Indigo Girls, 7 p.m. Tuesday, $30-$50. Still on the Hill, 4 p.m. Oct. 7. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS HONEY FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6, Bemis Honey Bee Farm and Supplies, 13516 Asher Road. Workshops, honey tasting, kids' activities, food truck. Beekeepers encouraged to submit honey for contest. bemishoneybeefarm.com or (501) 897-2337.

ARKANSAS PARANORMAL EXPO 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E. Ninth St. Vendors and speakers on UFO's, Bigfoot, ghost hunting, and other paranormal exploration. Psychic/medium readings available. Tickets: weekend pass $10, children under 12 free. arkansasparanormalexpo.com or (501) 993-7494.

CAREER FAIR 4-7 p.m. Oct 4, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. outletsoflittlerock.com or (501) 455-9100.

CHEAP ICE SKATE AT THE SKATIUM 6-8 p.m. Thursday evenings through Oct. 4, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road. Admission: $7. (501) 993-6762.

COOPER V. AARON: STILL TIMELY AT SIXTY YEARS 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock's William H. Bowen School of Law, Friday Courtroom, 1201 McMath Ave. (501) 324-9973.

CUPCAKES FOR GOODNESS SAKE 4-7 p.m. Oct. 6, Argenta District, 304 Main St., North Little Rock. CareLink fundraiser; vendors, food and drinks; themed sweets. Cost: $10, children 6-12 $5. (501) 688-7475.

DIAMOND BEAR "FEST FOR THE CURE" 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6, Diamond Bear Brewery, 600 N. Broadway, North Little Rock. Music, food and beer samples. Tickets: advance $25, at the gate $30, VIP $50. diamondbear.com or (501) 708-2739.

DRIVING AWAY HUNGER 6:30 p.m. today, Potluck Headquarters, 621 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. Fundraiser for Potluck Food Resue includes live music, dinner, Loblolly Creamery ice cream. Tickets: $75. potluckfoodrescue.org or (501) 371-0303.

EMPEZANDO UN NEGOCIO EN ARKANSAS (STARTING A BUSINESS IN ARKANSAS IN SPANISH) 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 9, Southwest Community Center, 6401 Baseline Road. Workshop by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. (501) 683-7700.

FESTIVAL OF WINES 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. Cocktails, cuisine and auction. Tickets: $60-$75. Proceeds benefit American Heart Association. festivalofwines.heart.org or (501) 707-6600.

FESTIVILLE 3-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Dupree Park, 1700 Redmond Road, Jacksonville. Carnival rides, games, live entertainment and music, trap shooting exhibitions, food vendors and more. 5k and chili cook-off require registration. Fees for rides and some activities. festiville.org and (501) 982-4171.

IS STARTING A BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Josephine Pankey Community Center, 13700 Cantrell Road. Workshop by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. (501) 683-7700.

KICKOFF TO MEN'S HEALTH 2018 5-8 p.m. today, Arkansas Urology, 4200 Stockton Drive, North Little Rock. Giveaways, free prostate screenings, fitness demonstrations, bouncy houses, face painting, food trucks. Pre-registration offered for screenings. (501) 219-8900 or (501) 410-1174.

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 $10.95, children 3-12 $9.95. Parking: $3. (501) 666-2406.

MARGARET ELLIS JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today-Friday, Barbara/Jean, 7811 Cantrell Road No. 1. margaretellisjewelry.com or (501) 227-0054.

MINERAL, FOSSIL, GEM AND JEWELRY SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6-7, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society event. Demonstrations, door prizes, kids dig. centralarrockhound.org or (501) 679-5431.

MOXIE MATTERS 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. An evening of music, honesty and encouragement with Jen Hatmaker and Nichole Nordeman. Tickets: $34. moxiematterstour.com or (501) 978-0524.

MUD FACTOR 5K OBSTACLE RUN 10 a.m. Oct. 6, Carter Off-Road Park, 7498 Anderson St., Alexander. Adult and children's obstacle courses, participants should bring photo I.D. Cost: $30-$39. mudfactor.com/little-rock-2018 or (501) 400-3860.

RATTLE THE CHAINS DISC GOLF TOURNEY begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 6, Reservoir Park. Disc golf, food, drinks, and prizes. Registration 8-11 a.m. with rolling starts. Proceeds benefit Children's Protection Center. Tickets: $90 per 3-person team. (501) 364-5490.

ST. FRANCIS HOUSE SHRIMP BOIL 5-9 p.m. Oct. 6, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St. Proceeds benefit St. Francis House; shrimp, sausage and corn boiling, music. Tickets: advance $25, children $10; at the door $30, children $15. (501) 225-4203.

SAVE THE RIVER PARKS 12-1 p.m. Oct. 10, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. See and hear history of significant environmental victory from campaign and legal team. (501) 690-5776.

A TASTE FOR BUSINESS 5-7:30 p.m. today, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Sponsored by North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, networking, food and drink samples. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25. (5o1) 372-5959.

TRIXIE MATTEL 8 p.m. Oct. 9, Robinson Center Music Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Mature content. Tickets: $35-$150, plus fees. (248) 268-2840.

THE YARN SEASON REVEAL 7-8:30 p.m. today, Cranford Co., 512 Main St. Storytelling, wine for donation, and season line-up reveal. Pay what you can. theyarnstorytelling.comor (501) 291-0153.

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THE BEST OF "THE SECOND CITY" 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Owen Center Auditorium, Arkansas State University-Beebe, 910 Pecan St., Beebe. Improvisation group performance. Tickets: $10; senior citizens, students, military and educators $5. asub.ticketleap.com or (501) 882-8957.

BOB ZANY LIVE 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Grove Comedy Club, 808 S. Bloomington St., Lowell. Tickets: $15-$25. (479) 347-4966.

CAF RED TAIL SQUADRON RISE ABOVE EXHIBIT 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Oct. 7, in the parking lot across from the University of Central Arkansas Crafton Alumni Pavilion on Bruce St., Conway. Mobile movie theater touring the country and showing the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, featuring film by Adam White. (501) 450-3135.

CONNECTING WITH CRAFT 8 a.m.-9p.m. Oct. 6, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Craft artisans, craft demonstrations, and craft beer. Special event open house, 8-9:30 a.m. at Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village. Meeting place: gift shop. arkansasstateparks.com/events/connecting-craft or (870) 213-5083.

GET DOWN DOWNTOWN 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday, downtown Searcy. Music, vendors, games and rides. (501) 279-9007.

GREAT ARKANSAS CLEANUP through Oct. 31, locations around Arkansas. A Keep Arkansas Beautiful project. keeparkansasbeautiful.com/full-event-calendar/ or (888) 742-8701.

HOBBS STATE PARK FALL FESTIVAL 1-4 p.m. Oct. 7, Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. arkansasstateparks.com/hobbs-state-park or (479) 789-5000.

HOG COUNTRY BREAKFAST 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, LifeSource, 602 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. Proceeds benefit LifeSource. Tickets: $8, children 4-10 $4. (479) 521-4000.

INK AND ART IN THE OZARKS 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Fayetteville Town Center, 15 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. Live tattooing, local artists, food, drinks, entertainment. Admission: $10-$15, children 12 and under free. (479) 935-4527

LIPSTICKS AND DIPSTICKS 2018 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, NWA Car Clinic, 405 S. Bloomington St., Lowell. Multiple technicians available to answer your car-care questions. RSVP recommended. (479) 756-8886.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FALL JOB FAIR 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Frisco Station Mall, 100 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers. (479) 636-1240.

OZARK FOLKWAYS 22733 U.S. 71, Winslow. Vegetarian India cooking demonstration and tasting, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, $50. (479) 634-3791.

SON'S CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE, CRAFT & QUILT SALE 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Son's Chapel, 5480 E. Mission St., Fayetteville. Open house in historic rock church, group sing-a-long, quilt display, refreshments, crafts and quilts for sale. (479) 200-1335.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS FOR CARE 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Compass Academy, 1215 Sturgis Road, Conway. Respite care events and services for families of children with special health needs ages 4-18 and siblings ages 4-12. Advance registration required. uca.edu/outreach/bears-for-care or (501) 852-7416.

Theater

Central Arkansas

CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL through Oct. 7, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater, 501 W. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $12.50, members $10. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.

THE LIGHTER SIDE OF THE APOCALYPSE through Nov. 17, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy trio production. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.

THE PRODUCERS through Sunday, Elks Lodge, 123 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Tickets: $20, $18 ages 65 and over, $15 ages 6-21. ctlr-act.org or (501) 410-2283.

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NEWSIES THE MUSICAL through Sunday, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15; college students, military, senior citizens $12; high school and younger $6. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.

OZARK VARIETY REVUE NO. 1 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Stage 18, 18 E. Center St., Fayetteville. Vaudeville performance; jugglers, comedians, magicians, dancers and acrobats. Tickets: $10. (479) 502-2386.

SILENT SKY 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Monday-Tuesday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Arkansas State University production. Tickets: $10-$15. Free planetarium display one hour before performances Friday-Sunday. (870) 972-2781.

SUNSET BOULEVARD through Sunday, The Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $28-$39. (479) 631-8988.

Auditions

Around Arkansas

THE NUTCRACKER 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. Performances Nov. 23-25 at the Walton Arts Center. Auditions for Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet's production. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 571-2762.

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