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Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. A“Independent Vision: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Martin Muller Collection,” through Dec. 30. “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 Sunday. “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. Works by Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme, Ann Presley, Susan Plunkett, Vonda Rainey. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott (501) 690-2193.
THE BOOK STORE AT LIBRARY SQUARE 100 Rock St. “Collage Art,” Meikel Church and Amy Edington, through Nov. 1. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3093.
CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “On My Mind: The Natural State,” Barry Lindley, through Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by the Mid-South Watercolorist Association, through Jan. 2. 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. “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 Sunday. “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.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. “The Messengers: A Survey of Work in Metalpoint,” Marjorie Williams-Smith, through Nov. 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. hearnefineart.com or (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “History in Color: The Spectrum of Daily Life in Early America,” through Dec. 31, 2019. “Space Between Teeth: Linda Lopez + Marc Mitchell,” through Nov. 4. 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. October exhibit: “Portraits.” Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. 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. Works by Audrey Rich, today. Works by Rosemary Parker, through Wednesday. 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.
MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. “Respect: 50 Years of AfriCOBRA” through Dec. 1. 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. “Our Fair Ladies: Arkansas State Fair Gowns and Rodeo Attire,” through 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.
THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. Holiday Art Show, 15 artists participating, through Dec. 31; reception, 5-8 p.m. today. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.
THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. Works by patients of Arkansas Children’s Hospital through October. 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: “Artist as Catalyst,” silkscreens originally featured in the Alternative Museum in New York City, through Nov. 10. 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. “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.
WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND DESIGN 28th Street and East Campus Drive. “It Was There All Along,” exhibit by Frank Hamrick, through Friday. Faculty Biennial, through Nov. 16; reception, 5-7 p.m. Friday. “Artist as Catalyst,” through Nov. 10. “Electrify: VSA Emerging Youth Artists, Kennedy Center Touring Exhibition,” through Dec. 2; reception, 5-7 p.m. 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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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. October exhibit: Virgil Keeto. 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 TECH UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 1502 N. El Paso Ave., Russellville. Tschacbasov prints, through Dec. 14. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (479) 964-0826.
ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 30-member co-op 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. Wood and Wine, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today; members $35, nonmembers $45. “Arkansas Arts Center’s Artmobile: Who What Wear,” tailored and original artwork from Arkansas Art Center’s permanent collection, Tuesday-Nov. 2. Fall networking arts events, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 3. “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. “5x5 Exhibition,” through Friday; Soiree & Auction, 5:55 p.m. Friday, $15. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.
BRADBURY ART MUSEUM Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. “Eclectic;” Teresa Cole, Jed Jackson, Tom Lee, Mario Muller, Hans Schmitt-Matzen and David Sullivan, through Nov. 7. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; noon-7 p.m. Thursday; 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2205.
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. “Art for a New Understanding: Native Voices, 1950s to Now,” contemporary Indigenous art, through Jan. 7. 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.
EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. “People, Places, and Things,” Dennis McCann, through Nov. 2. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. eacc.edu or (870) 633-4480.
FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. “The Magic of Sugarloaf,” Joyce Hartmann, through Wednesday. 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.
FENIX GALLERY 16 W. Center St., Fayetteville. “Influences,” through Dec. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (479) 422-5374.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $7, veterans and active military $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
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 Wednesday. “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.
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.
HOT SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. “The Soul of Arkansas,” Longhua Xu, through Feb. 2. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and during special events. (501) 321-2027.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Paintings, sculptures and woodwork by variety of artists, through Wednesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. DinoTrek, continuing. 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. Halloween costume photo contest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. “Native Visions Now: Contemporary Works of Indigenous Artists of Oklahoma,” through Saturday. “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. Works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY MABEE FINE ARTS GALLERY 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. “Traces That Remain,” works by Beverly Buys, through Nov. 1. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.
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.
STAGE 18, 18 Center St., Fayetteville. Andrew Kilgore’s photographs, through Monday. “Voices,” Scarlet Sims and Suzannah Schreckhise, Monday-Nov. 30; reception, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1. (479) 310-0153.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Glassblock Gallery, Taylor Library, 346 University Court, Monticello. “Explore Arkansas: The ArkMoPhs 5th Annual Phonegraphy Exhibit,” 30 photos of people, places and things of Arkansas, through Monday. Hours: 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8-11 a.m. and 2:30-4:20 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. (870) 460-1338.
Dance
Central Arkansas
THE BALLROOM ON SHACKLEFORD 1300 N. Shackleford Road. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons, 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8; littlerockcountrydancers.com. 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; blsdance.org, (501) 351-3062. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; beginning swing lessons, 7-8 p.m.; members $5, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com, (501) 350-4712.
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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
FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All are welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793.
PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.
Music
Central Arkansas
ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Ave., Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all. acapellarising.com or (501) 791-7464.
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.
HALLE-BOO-JAH 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Costumes welcomed. (501) 569-3294.
ST. PETERSBURG PIANO QUARTET 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 1000 N. Mississippi St. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and wine following performance. Tickets: $25; children and students through college free. chambermusiclr.com/tickets or (615) 775-6744.
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.
VERIZON ARENA 1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock. Keith Urban with Kelsea Ballerini, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1, $40-$97. NF Perception Tour, 8 p.m. Nov. 3, $35-$95. verizonarena.com or (501) 975-9038.
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CARMINA BURANA 7:30 p.m. Monday, ArcBest Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. The University of Arkansas — Fort Smith combined choirs and Symphonic Band. Tickets: $6. (479) 788-7972.
HALLOWEEN ORGAN RECITAL 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Greene Chapel, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Costumes encouraged. (501) 450-1245.
TEMPLE LIVE 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Ward Davis, 8 p.m. Saturday; advance $20-$25, day of show $25-$30. templelive.com or (479) 222-6186.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Party, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $20. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS SMALL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER WORKSHOPS “Is Starting A Business Right for You?”, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, West Central Community Center, 4532 John Barrow Road. (501) 683-7700.
BOO BASH 5-7 p.m. Friday, Our House Children’s Center, 302 E. Roosevelt Road. Benefiting Our House Shelter. (501) 374-7383.
BRICKUNIVERSE LEGO FAN CONVENTION 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Statehouse Convention Center. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $18. brickuniverse.com/littlerock or (501) 376-4781.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Bibleway Apostolic Church, 22111 Arkansas 365 N., Maumelle. Health screenings, health education, bounce house, games, family activities, giveaways, food vendors. (501) 952-7825.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR MILITARY VETERANS 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. today, Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock. Creative writing sessions in the mornings and visual arts in the afternoons. (501) 541-5865.
CREEP ‘N CRAWL 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two Rivers Park Road. Halloween-themed, family-oriented 5K-10K fun run/walk with virtual race option. Halloween costumes strongly encouraged. creepncrawl.comor (501) 918-5359.
HALANA’S HALLOWEEN PSYCHIC FAIR 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Lectures, art, sales, readings, communicating with loved ones. Cost: $5. (501) 843-5982.
HALLOWEEN AT ARKANSAS SKATIUM 1311 S. Bowman Road. Halloween Skate, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday; $13, $10 with costume. Halloween on Ice, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; $5, children under 4 free. (501) 227-4333
IS STARTING A BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, West Central Community Center, 4532 John Barrow Road. Workshop by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. (501) 683-7700.
JDRF ONE WALK 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dickey-Stephens Park, 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation event. (501) 217-0321.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Boo at the Zoo, 6-9 p.m. through Saturday and Sunday-Wednesday, $10-$20. 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.
PARKSTONE PLACE TRUNK OR TREAT 5 p.m. Wednesday, Parkstone Place Retirement Center, 1 Parkstone Circle. A safe, well-lit area for families to get candy and show off their costumes to the seniors. (501) 771-1228.
PINPEX 2018 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Pinnacle Stamp Club of Arkansas; seven stamp collecting dealers, stamps, covers, and postcards; free stamps for kids. (501) 868-4553.
SHERWOOD FOREST HALLOWEEN 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood. Haunted House, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, $3. Halloween Carnival, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. (501) 833-0476.
TINY HANDS MONSTER BASH COSTUME PARTY 6:30-11 p.m. Friday, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Benefits Family Home of Little Rock and neonatal intensive care unit at UAMS; includes live music, dancing, auctions, costume contest. Attendees must be 21 or older; costumes encouraged. Tickets: $50. (512) 468-0808.
TRICK OR TREAT YOURSELF 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. Goodies for children 12 and under. Canned food donations requested. outletsoflittlerock.com or (978) 502-5747.
TRUNK OR TREAT 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dupree Park, 1700 S. Redmond Road, Jacksonville. Games, treats, haunted hay rides, bounce houses, music, food, costume contest, truck contests. (501) 251-4369 or (501) 837-0564.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. “The Last Republicans,” Mark Updegrove, 6 p.m. today. “Workplace Equity in Arkansas,” noon Tuesday. “Introduction to Creative Placemaking: Community Revitalization Fund,” 6 p.m. Tuesday. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Kinders Spooky Children’s Concert, 6 p.m. today. Special programs, performances, classes for all ages. (501) 687-1061.
WINFIELD UMC FALL CARNIVAL 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road. Chili and cheese dip cook-off, antler toss, costume contest. (501) 868-4225.
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BOXLEY GRIST MILL TOURS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October, Boxley Grist Mill, just off Arkansas 43 approximately 1 mile north of the Arkansas 21/43 intersection, Boxley Valley. Volunteers and rangers will also have elk viewing information and educational materials available. (870) 861-2570.
BREWS & TUNES 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Magnolia Gardens, 501 N. Main St., Springdale. Beer and cider tastings, music. Brew tastings: advance $25, at the gate $30. (479) 799-7844.
BUCCANEER BRUNCH 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E Fifth St., El Dorado. Pirate themed brunch during the production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Tickets: $25, children $10. (870) 862-5474.
CELEBRACION DEL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Nov. 2, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Day of the Dead celebration includes an altar exhibition, pop-up art exhibition, Catrina Processional at 5 p.m. Friday, and Ballet Folklorico 7 p.m. Friday. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
THE DARKNESS: A MAIN STREET BATESVILLE HAUNTED HOUSE 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 570 Stadium Drive, Batesville. Tickets: $10. (844) 462-4482.
FALL FLING BONFIRE 6-9 p.m. Friday, Rodeo of the Ozarks, 1423 E Emma Ave., Springdale. Music, food, pumpkin decorating, $5 hayrides, and much more. (479) 799-7844.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Celebrate Fall with children’s activities, music, beer garden, food trucks, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Grand Opening Celebration of the Bob and Sunny Evans Tree House, 2 p.m. Tuesday; reception to follow in the Magnolia Room. “Group Health Walks — Pets and Strollers Welcome,” 9 a.m. through Nov. 16. “Tai Chi Series ‘Strength in Motion,’” 1-3 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 15; Great Lawn and Garden Pavilion; $15, members free; non-member advance purchase pass for all sessions $30 — reservations required. “Photographing Flora — Eli Vega,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3, Magnolia Room; $100, members $70; reservations required. “Gardening 101: Fall Edition,” 10 a.m.-12 p.m Nov. 5; Magnolia Room and Southern Inspiration Garden; $15, members free; reservations required. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to gardens: $15, children 4-12 $5. (501) 262-9300.
GHOST WALKS 7-8 p.m. through Friday, Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Tours leave downtown Rogers every 15 minutes. Cost: $5. Eventbrite.com or (479) 621-1154.
GRAND PRAIRIE RICE FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Hazen City Park, U.S. 70 and 63, Hazen. (870) 830-2404.
HAUNTED THEATER 2018 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, The Ritz Theater, 306 W. Main St., Blytheville. Fundraiser for The Arts Council of Mississippi County. Includes kid-friendly room with activities. Tickets: $5. artsmissco.org or (870) 762-1744.
LIVING FOREST 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Family-friendly 40-minute walk. Strollers and wagons welcome; animal-themed costumes encouraged. Crafts and s’mores provided. (479) 789-5000.
MAGIC SCREAMS noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Magic Springs, 1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Child-friendly frights during the day, family movie series, performances, contests, haunted houses. Tickets: $59.99 Saturday, $44.99 Sunday. (501) 624-0100.
MAGNOLIA HOPE FOR THE FUTURE 7:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, 320 W.t Main St., Magnolia. Caregiver workshop. Breakfast and lunch provided. Reimbursement for respite care available. Continuing education credits available for $45. alzark.org/hope-for-the-future or (501) 224-0021.
MURDER AND MAYHEM HAUNTED TROLLEY TOUR 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday , and Wednesday, Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Trolley tour includes drinks, appetizers, ghost stories and glimpses of haunted areas of the museum. Reservations strongly recommended. Tickets: $50, 21 and over only. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
SCARE AWAY HUNGER: A BENEFIT FOR THE SACK LUNCH PROGRAM 6:30-11 p.m. Friday, Town Club, 720 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith. Fundraising soiree includes dinner, dancing and a Halloween costume contest. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets: $100. (479) 650-1271.
SCOTT SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.
VOICES FROM EUREKA’S SILENT CITY 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Eureka Springs City Cemetery, 4119 E. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs. Living history tour on the signing of the end of WWI. Tickets: $15, ages 12 and under $5. (479) 253-9417.
WILL ROGERS TODAY 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Arkansas State University — Mountain Home, Ed Coulter Performing Arts Center, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Randall Reeder guest speaker and Will Rogers impersonator; Gaston Lecture series. (870) 508-6109.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS through Nov. 17, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $33-$37, children 15 and under $23, show only $25 and $15. (501) 562-3131.
IF/THEN through Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22; students, military and senior citizens, $18. weekendtheater.org or (501) 374-3761.
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.
STRAIGHT OUTTA COFFIN 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Public Theatre, 616 Center St. Presented by Red Octopus Theater. Tickets: $10, senior citizens $8, children under 18 $152. redoctopustheater.com or (501) 374-7529.
Around Arkansas
DRACULA 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Presented by Northwest Arkansas Audio Theater. Tickets: $10, students $5. (479) 751-5441.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, The Ken Theatre, 103 W. Second St., McCrory. Tickets: $5. (870) 731-4399 or (870) 919-0903.
HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME 7:30-9:30 p.m. today-Friday, Forum Theater, 115 E. Monroe St., Jonesboro. Tickets: $15-$17; senior citizens, ASU, military, children under 12 $8. foajonesboro.org or (870) 935-2726.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-3, 5-6 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4, South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Tickets: $20, members $10, students/children $5. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW midnight Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Mature content. Tickets: $20. redcurtaintheatre.com or (501) 499-9776.
SCHOOL OF ROCK — THE MUSICAL through Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $38-$77. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
SKELETON CREW through Nov. 4, Walton Art Center’s Nadine Baum Studios, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Tickets: $17-$54. theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.
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