First Thursday

All events listed in 8 Days A Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to FFW, 203 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, 72701, or fax to 444-7289, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

Special Events

FIRST THURSDAY: Today in downtown Fayetteville. Artists’ reception at Fayetteville Underground Gallery, 1 E. Center St. for Thomas Krapausky, Kelley Hatfield Wilks, Steve Moore. fayettevilleunderground.com or 422-8607. Opening reception for “Wax” encaustic paintings by Cindy Arsaga, Michele Maule, Mark Traughber from 5-8 p.m. at ddp gallery, 7 E. Mountain St. ddpgallery.com. Open Studios at Fayetteville Underground and Kathy P. Thompson Studio, 3 E. Mountain St. On the Town Center Plaza, music by Chase Missy at 6 p.m., improv theater at 6:45 p.m., classic film “North by Northwest” at 8 p.m. Bring seating. Free.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: 10 a.m. to midnight today, Friday and Saturday at the Washington County Fair Grounds off I-540 at Arkansas 112 Exit. Free.

BYRD’S BOOGIE ON THE RIVER: Friday and Saturday at Byrd’s Campground on the Mulberry River. Fishing, zip line, swimming, and more. Canned food drive for SOS Food Ministries. Music starts at 4 p.m. on Friday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Slowtown Serenaders, Zack Bramhall, Chip Andros Band, Lil Hoojin, Charliehorse, Sarah Hughes Band, Isayah’s Allstars, FOS Project. $5-$30. 667-4066.

PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR: Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Arts and crafts, square dancing, antique tractor parade, Little Miss Clothespin Pageant and more. 846-2990.

UA RAZORBACKS VS. MISSOURI STATE: 6 p.m. Saturday in Little Rock. On Pay-per-view. arkansasrazorbacks.com.

ARTERY SEASON OPENING: 5 p.m. Sunday at 1 N. Main St. parking lot in Eureka Springs. Debut of 8×4 foot murals by local and regional artists, including Fayetteville’s Cindy Arsaga and Steve Holst. thearterysite.com or 981-1135. Followed by the film “Bedtime Stories” at dusk. Gates open at 7 p.m. Music by Tiffany Christopher Band. $1-$3. BYO seating and comforts. lucky13cinema.org or 981-1135.

SAVOR THE FLAVOR: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at restaurants in the Dickson Street area. Benefits Faith in Action. $35; must be purchased in advance. 463-7860.

CHAIM GOODMAN-STRAUSS ARTIST’S RECEPTION: Wednesday at Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover Road in Fayetteville. arsagas.com or 527-0690.

MOONFLOWERS & MARGARITAS: 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Live music, appetizers. $15-$20. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

Stage & Screen

COMPLEAT WRKS OF WLLM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED): 7:30 p.m. today Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-12 and Sept. 17-19, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13 and Sept. 19-20 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $10-$22. theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

STORY OF A HEART: 7 p.m. Saturday at The Auditorium in Eureka Springs. Adult oriented modern dance and obscure theatrics on the dark and crazy side of love. With Melanie Linker, Liana Riley, Megan Miller, Tasha Blehm, puppeteer George Meyer and others. $10-$12. theaud.org.

FRONT ROW WITH CANDY LEE: 8 p.m. Wednesday on Jones TV, Cox channel 22. With The Good Fear. myspace.com/frontrownwa.

FRESH: Documentary about locally grown food and a discussion with Calvin Bey at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Room. Free.

COOK COUNTY: 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Continuing Education Auditorium on the Square in Fayetteville. Award-winning dramatic indie-film about three generations of crystal meth addicts. For adult audiences. Q&A with writer and director David Pomes. $8. cookcountymovie.com.

Words

ANN WRIGHT: The Bentonville native peace activist, former military leader and diplomat will speak at 7 p.m. today at United Campus Ministries, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville and at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Room 102, Shewmaker Center in Bentonville. 973-9040 or www.omnicenter.org. Free.

CRIMES AND CLUES BOOKCLUB: 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

ART BUZZ: Aaron Jones will lead a conversation about turn of the 20th century in Northeast Arkansas as it realates to the photographs of Harry Miller at 11 a.m. Friday at Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville. Free.

WHODUNITS BOOK GROUP: Noon Saturday at the A.Q. in Fayetteville. 756-6169.

ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. First and third Mondays with Bob Ford. Free; actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. bob@theatresquared.org or 582-4448.

OZARK POETRY SLAM: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Smiling Jack’s in Fayetteville. $5 cover. 466-6006.

GALLERY TALK: Noon Sept. 10 at the Fayetteville Underground Gallery, 1 E. Center St. in Fayetteville. With Kelley Hatfield Wilks. BYO lunch. fayettevilleunderground.com or 422-8607.

Music

BANJO RALLY: Friday and Saturday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Jam sessions and workshops. $5. 937-207-9062.

GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY: 6 p.m. Friday at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $15-$50. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

SONGS IN THE VILLE: 7-11:30 p.m. Friday at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. With Effron White. uarkballroom.com or 582-0400.

COLLIN RAYE & RESTLESS HEART: 6 p.m. Saturday at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Free; benefits the Boys & Girls Club. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

BIG BAND JAZZ WITH DAVID ARIVETT, SPIRITJAZZ AND SUSAN WIZER: 7 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sequoyah Methodist Retreat Center in Fayetteville. Donation. mountsequoyah.org

CHARLIE HUNTER DUO: 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $15.50-$32.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

THE BEACH BOYS: 2 p.m. Sunday at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. $10 open seating is all that remains. downstreamcasino.com or 866-977-6849.

ISKANDER AKHMADULLIN TRUMPET RECITAL: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

KING OF THE BLUES GUITAR COMPETITION: Sept. 10 at Guitar Center in Fayetteville. Final round of local competition; winner moves on district competition in Dallas Sept. 30. guitarcenter.com/kingoftheblues.

CELESTE JOHNSON OBOE RECITAL: 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

PICKIN’ IN THE PARK: 6 p.m. Saturdays at Frisco Park in Rogers. Free. mainstreetrogers.com or 636-8204.

SOUTHERN GOSPEL SING: 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down in Eureka Springs. $12.50; kids free. hoedown.net or 800-468-2113.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Noon-6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. 253-2586.

Learning

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Jones Center for Families, Room 218 in Springdale. Free. ccoacares.com or 800-889-4916.

JULIE & JULIA COOKING CLASS: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Soul Restaurant & Lounge, 3878 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Dinner and cocktails inspired by the film. $65. SoulRL.com or 442-0800.

OMNI CENTER VEGETARIAN POTLUCK: 6 p.m. Wednesday at the United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. omnicenter.org or exequals@hotmail.com.

BOSTON MOUNTAIN POTTERS ASSOCIATION: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Flat Rock Clay Supplies, 2002 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. Group of area potters and sculptors. aPotteryStudio.com or 521-3171.

WASHINGTON REGIONAL HOSPICE TRAINING: For Hospice volunteers or for those caring for loved ones. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 at the First United Methodist Church, 307 W. Elm St. in Rogers. Registration required; Free. 463-7394.

Minor Matters

THE HOBBIT AUDITIONS: 6 p.m. today at Arts Live Theatre, 1378 N. College Ave. in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center in Fayetteville. Kids grades 3-12. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

REGISTER NOW FOR ACTING & PRODUCTION CLASSES: Sept. 14-Nov. 10 at Arts Live Theatre, 1378 N. College in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center. Grade K-12. $110-$150. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

REGISTER NOW FOR AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES: With Kathy Thompson at Kathy Thompson Studio in downtown Fayetteville. 521-1502.

Seniors

LABOR DAY GAMES: 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave. Mindreading by Grandpa Chet. 571-2920.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. 50 and older. No test. Registration required but AARP membership not required. $14. 757-4115.

BRAIN TEASERS CLUB: 10-11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. 751-3043.

Auditions, Call For Volunteers, Entries

ENTRIES FOR THE OZARK QUILT FAIR: Sept. 12 at the Shiloh Museum. $10 for exhibitors; cash prizes for viewers’ choice awards in both antique and new categories. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

ACO CHORALE AUDITIONS: Sept. 17 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Looking for adults who really like to sing. Chorale practice is at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 439-0389.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER AUDITIONS: Sept. 19 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BROADWAY BOUND AUDITIONS: Sept. 21-22 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR TOUR DE CURE: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Shewmaker Center in Bentonville. Event is Oct. 3 at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. nwatour.com or 464-4121.

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS: Sept. 26 at Ballet Westside, 101 E. Chestnut St. in Rogers. Experienced dancers between ages 7-16. Performance is Nov. 18 at the Fort Smith Performing Arts Center with the Moscow Ballet. 636-6678.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE AUDITIONS: Sept. 29 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

ENTRIES FOR “CHRISTMAS IN THE OZARKS”: Due Nov. 1 to the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra. Winning composition to be arranged and performed at the Dec. 12 Holiday Pops concert in Bentonville. milesfish@mac.com or http://web.me.com/milesfish/Site_29/Songwriting_Contest.html.

ENTRIES FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST: Due Jan. 1 to Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, 72550. Narrative or documentaries, Indie and College Student Film Showcase. Submission must be on DVD; $10 entry fee. Festival is March 24-28 in Batesville. For information: ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

Art

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“Supremacy and Myth” a photograhy exhibit by Thomas Krapausky

is on display through Sept. 27 at the Fayetteville Underground

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY: Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255. Campus Fashion Exhibit through Wednesday.

ARSAGA’S: 1582 Crossover Road. Ste. 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Works by Chaim Goodman-Strauss through September.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS: 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Works by Linda Dian Stair through Sept. 13. “Face & Memories” by Golsa Yoahoobi & Rob Andes through Sept. 11.

CENTER FOR ART & EDUCATION: 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Adult Artist Competition Exhibition through Sept. 25.

CITIZENS BANK GALLERY: 116 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove. 790-0342 or 846-2738. Contemporary ceramics, sculpture, paintings, prints, photography and gifts.

CORNER GIFT SHOP: 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 30 local artists and craftsmen.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY: 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. Harry Miller’s Vision of Arkansas, photographs from the White River 1900-1910 through Oct. 25.

DDP GALLERY: 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001. “Wax” encaustic paintings by Cindy Arsaga, Michele Maule, Mark Traughber.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7000. FHS design models by Fay Jones School of Architecture students through September.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY: East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. fayettevilleunderground.com or 422-8607. “Fayetteville: A Panoramic Project” by Steve Moore through Sept. 26. “Let’s Party!” by Kelley Hatfield Wilks and “Supremacy and Myth” by Thomas Krapausky through Sept. 27.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY: 3996 Frontage Road in Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY: 428 S. Government St., Fayetteville. 444-0888. Jewelry, pottery, glass, handmade books, textiles, sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, mixed media, music CDs, wood turnings. More than 30 local artists.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY: 318 S. First St., Rogers. juliewaitdesigns.com or 631-8706. Painting by Barbara Kennedy Sept. 10 through Nov. 5. Works by Cheryl Harris through Sept. 10.

POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Baskets by Margaret Alter and paintings by Dotti Fick through September.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER: 116 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988. Works by Ruby Pope through Sept. 25.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY & COFFEEHOUSE: 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations. Home of the original Bluebird of Happiness. terrastudios.com or 1-800-255-8995.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY: Fayetteville. 575-7987. “From the Earth to the Moon” by UA Professor of Art Michael Peven through Sept. 16.

Museums

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM: Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM: 930 California Drive, Fayetteville. clintonhousemuseum.org or 444-0066.

GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’ history.

MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS: 202 S.W. “O” St., Bentonville. museumofnativeamericanartifacts.org or 273-2456. Free self guided audio tours of Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian and tribal artifacts.

PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: 15930 U.S. 62, Garfield. 451-8122. Self-guided road tour, 10-mile hiking trail, Civil War museum and bookstore.

PEEL MANSION MUSEUM AND HISTORIC GARDENS: 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. 273-9664. 1875 Italianate mansion with historic roses and plants.

PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK: 506 E. Douglas St., U.S. 62, Prairie Grove. 846-2990. Civil War battlefield with original buildings.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Final Respects: Dealing With Death in the Victorian Era” Saturday through Nov. 7 “Of Promise and Pain: Life Between the Wars,” “Virgil Lovelace and Life on the Farm,” and “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through December.

SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdaleark.org/shiloh. “Squeaky Clean” on the history of hygiene through Jan. 16, 2010. “Carry On” featuring baskets, purses, trunks and other artifacts for transport and containment through Sept. 26.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM: 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE: 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. uark.edu/~/k12info or 575-3875. “Arkansas Rocks, Rivers and Roadcuts” a hands-on exhibit about Arkansas geology, through February.

Coming Soon

LIVING IT GREEN EXPO and ARTS & FOOD FESTIVAL: Sept. 11-13 at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. Art, food, music and more. 899-6294.

MOUNT SEQUOYAH UNPLUGGED SONGWRITER WORKSHOP: Sept. 11-13 at Mount Sequoyah Conference & Retreat Center in Fayetteville. Workshops with Shane Adkins, Steve Smith and Jonathan Story. Performance by Shane Adkins 7 p.m. Sept. 12. $10 concert tickets; $25 workshop. mountsequoyah.org or 800-760-8126.

OZARK MOUNTAIN GOSPEL FEST: Sept. 11-13 in Eureka Springs. Most concerts free. eurekaspringschamber.com or 800-638-7352.

ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE FESTIVAL: Sept. 11-13 in Eureka Springs. Vintage classics, car show, 1922 Robbery re-enactment and more. eurekaspringschamber.com or 800-638-7352.

TIRED IRON OF THE OZARKS: Sept. 11-13 at 13302 Taylor Orchard Road in Gentry. Antique tractor and engine show with sawmilling, blacksmithing tractor pulls and more. Free. tiredironoftheozarks.org or 524-0450.

OKTOBERFEST: Sept. 11-12 along Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Brat cooking contest, home brew competition and more. dicksonstoktoberfest.com or 800-766-4626.

LPGA P&G BEAUTY NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP: Sept. 11-13 at the Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers. Practice rounds Sept. 7-8; Pro-Am Sept. 9-10. PGBeautyChampionship.com.

HOT AIR BALLOON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE: 7 p.m. Sept. 11-13 at the Harrison Junior High School football Field. Tethered rides offered. harrison-chamber.com or 870-741-2659.

SMALL HANDS, BIG DREAMS: 7-11 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Fayetteville Town Center. Benefits the Children’s Safety Center. $50. 872-6183.

DINNER & A MOVIE: “CASABLANCA”: 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $25-$45. uarkballroom.com or 582-0400.

“THE GLASS MENAGERIE”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19, and 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. Pre-show dinner Sept. 11-12. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

DEBORAH LYNN COLE: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista. Selections from Gershwin, Bernstein and Strauss. 855-1158.

GRAPE CRUSH FESTIVAL: Sept. 12 at Keels Creek Winery and Art Gallery in Eureka Springs. keelscreek.com or 253-9463.

ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP GRAPE STOMP & COWIE WINE FEST: Sept. 12 at Cowie Wine Cellars in Carbon City, near Paris. cowiewinecellars.com or 963-3990.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE: Sept. 12-13 at the Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs. Free to spectators. wudcrver@cox.net or 918-251-8734.

LEE CREEK CLEAN-UP: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12 on Lee Creek from Devil’s Den to Natural Dam. Check-in points at the Buckhorn trailhead near Fall Creek, Natural Dam and the day-use horse parking just off Arkansas 220. Clean up by teams on foot, canoe, horseback and car. jhpennington@uaex.edu or 444-1755.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1101 McCollum Road in Bentonville. nwapreparednessfair.com.

OZARK QUILT FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Shiloh Museum. Music by Shout LuLu. $10 for exhibitors, free for viewing. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

POLO IN THE OZARKS: 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Buell Farm near Fayetteville. Polo match, tailgating, dinner and dancing. Benefits Life Styles, Inc. $75- $210. 422-7221.

CROSS CANADIAN RAG WEED, LUCERO, JONATHAN TYLER: 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

FRED EAGLESMITH: 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Dickson Theater in Fayetteville. Benefits the Arkansas Support Network’s KidsClub program. $25-$30. 756-5026.

FAITH TO FAITH GALA & AUCTION: 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Springdale. With Nolan Richardson. Benefits The Building a Dream Capital Campaign Fund for Temple Shalom of NWA. $100; must be purchased by Sept. 5. atempleofpeace.com or 521-3294.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the UA Global Campus, 2 E. Center St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillebanff.com.

DAVID GARRETT: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

MOUNTAINFEST: Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20 at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Hwy 88 W. in Mena, AR. Arts & crafts, music, food, children’s games. 243-0713.

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS: 8 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and 24-26, and 2 p.m. Sept 20 and 27 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

LITTLE BIG TOWN WITH THE LOST TRAILERS: 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40.50-$62.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FIBER ARTS FAIR & COMPETITION: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Ozark Folkways Heritage Center south of Fayetteville. ozarkfolkways.com or 634-3791.

LIVING HISTORY DAY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Shiloh Museum. “Hardship on the Home Front: Civilians and Soldiers in the Civil War Ozarks” with Heritage Trail Partners. Union and Confederate encampments, cannon-firing Dutch oven cooking. Music by Shout Lulu. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

SHOES 4 SOULS FAMILY EVENT: Noon-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. BBQ, Potluck, bake sale, picnic games and more. Music and karaoke. Rain or shine. Free. 442-0680.

SUGAR CREEK ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area near Rogers. Society members will provide several high-powered telescopes. Bring a chair, binoculars, telescopes, shielded flashlight (use a red cover) and star chart. 789-5000.

BIKES, BLUES & BBQ: Sept. 23-26 in Fayetteville. Music at the WAC Parking lot, Randall Tyson Track Center and the AMP. Free show Saturday 9/26 at the AMP. Classic Car show, Bike rides, BBQ and more. bikesbluesandbbq.org.

CAVE SPRINGS DAYS FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 25 and 6 a.m. Sept. 26 on Main Street in Cave Springs. BBQ Dinners, music, fireman’s pancake breakfast, car show, silent Auction, parade, dog show, children’s activities, food, vendors and more. 248-1398.

WINEAUX FEST: Sept. 26 at Chateau aux Arc Winery in Altus. Greek and Roman attire encouraged. Music, wine and food. $10. chateauauxarc.com or 468-4400.

WEINFEST: Sept. 26 at Wiederkehr Wine Cellars in Wiederkehr Village. Polka lessons and other alpine inspired events. wiederkehrwines.com or 468-4791.

FISHBACK SCHOOL REUNION: 1:15-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Shiloh Museum. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

ANDROCLES & THE LION: 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

THE WEDDING SINGER: 7 p.m. Sept. 28-29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $30.50-$45.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

GRIDIRON SHOW: 8 p.m. Oct. 2-3 at Roger’s Little Theater in Rogers. $25. nwagridiron.com.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN: By University Theater at 8 p.m. Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 9-10, and 2 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $18.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TOUR DE CURE: Oct. 3 at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. 20, 50 and 100 mile bike rides; half marathon; 3-mile walk. Family Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with health screening, music, kids activities and more. Free-$15. nwatour.com or 464-4121.

FALL FESTIVAL: Oct. 3 in Downtown Rogers. Build a Scarecrow, hayrides, Fall plant sale, cookies, hot chocolate and more. mainstreetrogers.com or 936-5487.

AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW: 12:30 and 4 p.m. Oct. 3-4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BRANDI CARLILE, AMY RAY: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Fayetteville Town Center. $21. georgesmajesticlounge.com.

DAVID SEDARIS: 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $32.50-$48.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

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