AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

ICE BOWL — 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Registration opens at 8 a.m. This event will not be cancelled due to weather; entrants must play through. $5 lunch available. Benefits Food For Kids program at Mountainburg Public Schools. $25. 670-4508.

STAGE AND SCREEN

MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP — 7 p.m. today at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

Courtesy Photo: "TIGERS BE STILL" 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9 through March 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$29. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

SATURDAY MORNING ANIME — 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

“DIAL M FOR MURDER” — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Feb. 10-11, and 3 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS — 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $18-$30. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

SUNDAY NIGHT STAND UP: MIKE BALDWIN — 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the UARK Bowl, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Next week: Claude Stuwart. $5-$7. UArkBowl.com or 283-5282.

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL — 7 p.m. Tuesday through Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, 2 p.m. Feb. 11-12, and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$73. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.
“TIGERS BE STILL” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9 through March 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$29. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

WORDS

LIFEWRITERS — 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. ShilohMuseum.org or 790-2588.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS — Monday through March 6 at the Fayetteville Public Library. 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays for grades 4-6. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays for grades 7-12. Free, registration required. faylib.org, 856-7170, 856-7250.

ROCK TOWN SLAM — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Open to the public; some poems may contain offensive, objectionable or adult oriented themes and language. $10 poet fee. $5 admission. 501-541-0681.

PLAYS OF PEACE – A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Open to the public. OmniCenter.org.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935.

MUSIC

TIME FOR THREE — 8 p.m. Friday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

ROY ZIMMERMAN — 7 p.m. Monday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 901 W. Cleveland St. in

Courtesy Photo: Roy Zimmerman sings satirical songs - original songs about class warfare, creationism, same-sex marriage, guns, marijuana, abstinence, Republicans (a lot of songs about Republicans), ignorance, war and greed. There's a decidedly Lefty slant to his lyrics. "We used to have a name for Right Wing satire," he says. "We called it 'cruelty.'" -Roy Zimmerman website.

Fayetteville. Funny songs about ignorance, war and greed. $18, or what you can pay. FayettevilleUnitarian.org or 521-8422.

MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN:RANDALL SHREVE — 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Clapp Auditorium at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. Benefits the Clapp Auditorium Restoration. Family friendly event. Next: Marshall Mitchell 3/6. $5; includes parking, food and treats. MountSequoyah.org.

JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.

LEARNING

AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS: VALENTINE CARD MAKING — 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also 2/9: Chemistry, with Kate Janowska, 2/16: International Kids, 2/23: Mystery Drawing and Painting Demonstration. Registration required; free; for grades K-5th. faylib.org or 856-7170.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA — 7 p.m. today at the Whole Hog Cafe in Fayetteville. With PPA Master Photographer Stephen Thetford. Open to the public. psnwa.org or 417-827-5031.

WATERCOLOR FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP — 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. For ages 6-9. Next: Exploring Landscapes 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 30, April 6 and April 13. $45. Registration required. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

SMART PHONE WORKSHOP — 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Verizon Wireless Store, 3931 N. Shiloh Drive in Fayetteville. Get the most out of your Android smartphones and tablets, regardless of your carrier. Free. Register at VerizonWireless.com/workshops.

OMNI CENTER VEGETARIAN POTLUCK — 6 p.m. Wednesday at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Bring a dish to share and discuss how dietary choice impact peace, justice and ecology. OmniCenter.org or exequals@hotmail.com.
HERB SOCIETY OF NWA — 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 770-6080.

FAY JONES ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES: “BUILDING A DURABLE KNOWLEDGE” WITH BRUCE WRIGHTSMAN — 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Hembree Auditorium, Room 107E in the Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Also 2/20: “How Beauty Could Save the Planet” with Lance Hosey; 2/27: “Following the Water” with Christine Ten Eyck. Free, limited seating. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

ADULT DRAWING AND PAINTING — 1 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 27 at Studio Leilani, 112 W. Center St., Ste 230 in Fayetteville. With Leilani Law. $200, includes basic materials. Registration required. web.me.com/studioleilani/Studio_Leilani/CLASSES.html or 442-4396.

THEATER CLASSES — Mondays through Thursdays. Monday through April 19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Learn improv, production, musical theater and more. For pre-k through grade 12. No classes the week of March 19. Times and costs vary. Registration required. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE AND TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE CLASSES — at Amani Dance Studio, 4627 E. Mission Blvd. in Fayetteville. All ages, sizes and experience levels welcome. TerraNovaTribal.com or 316-444-0529.

SPRING ART CLASSES — enroll now for classes at the NWA Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. For kids and adults. Dates, times, costs, ages and mediums vary. Spring Break classes registering now. Scholarships available. NWACCC.org or 443-5600.

RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. Sites.Google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub/.

FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.

JUGGLING CLASS AND CLUB — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jugglology.com.

OUTDOORS

COYOTE MENTORING — 4 p.m. Friday through 2 p.m. Sunday at Lake Fort Smith State Park in Mountainburg. $25, includes Coyote guide, supplies, room and lodging. Registration required. OzarkTrackers.org.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

LIBER XV: THE GNOSTIC MASS — Sunday at Rosa Mundi Sanctuary in Durham. Meets first Sunday of the month. solinvictus-oto.org or 966-9827.

PATHFINDERS TEEN ART THERAPY GROUP — 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays at the Art Experience, 641 W. Martin Luther King in Fayetteville. Explore yourself and a variety of media in a safe supportive group. With Jo Ann Kaminsky. For girls ages 12 to 15. Free. TheArtExperienceInc.org or 442-0557.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center, 1949 Green Acres in Fayetteville. With Geoff and Leslie Oelsner, and Joshua Newman. Free, open to the public. ArYoga.com or 521-2395.

MEDITATION PRACTICE — 4 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. Unity-Fay.org or 442-0680.

DHARMA TALK — 11 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 8 in Fayetteville. With Geshe Dorjee. ArTibet.com or 587-8920.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays followed by a social hour, and MEETING FOR HEALING — 1 p.m. Fridays at the Omni Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Open to the public. FayettevilleFriends.org or 888-909-1110.

SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.

HEALING CIRCLE MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. OzarkResearch.org or 582-9197.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, BALANCED BODIES CHAIR EXERCISES— Friday mornings and STRETCH AND FLEX — Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Jones Center in Springdale. $25 per month. The Jones Center has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. theJonesCenter.org or 756-8090.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — submit through Friday. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: ShilohMuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.

CALL FOR ROMANTIC READINGS — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Feb. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Record a video reading of your favorite published classic or contemporary love poem. Readings will be uploaded to the library’s YouTube channel the week of Valentine’s Day. Faylib.org, Poets.org or 856-7000.

UMBRELLA DECORATING — Wednesday at the New Delhi Cafe in Eureka Springs. Umbrellas and decorations supplied by Krewe of Krazo so you can join the 2nd line for the night parade Feb. 11 and the day parade Feb. 18. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 981-9551.

REGISTER FOR TEEN COOKIE EXCHANGE — by 5 p.m. Feb. 9. by emailing your cookie recipe to SBrooks@faylib.org. Exchange is 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Teens bring two dozen baked homemade Valentine-themed cookies for exchange. With Ripples’ Cookies founder Amanda Bancroft. faylib.org or 856-7000.

“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

“HONK!” AUDITIONS — Feb. 18-19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. No appointment needed. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

ENTRIES FOR “SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE?” — by Feb. 21 by mail. Competition is 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Clarion in Fayetteville. Limited to 25 entries in each category, Juniors (ages 7-13) and Seniors (ages 14-adult) $25 for solos or duos; groups add $5 per additional person. Complete information at DanceCoalition.com.

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at XNA’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.

CALL FOR POETS — for Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

CRAFTER VENDORS — for craft show 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 2 at the Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs. Spaces are 12X12 and rent for $35; $40 with electricity. For more information, call Gayle Voiles at 244-6907.

“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

SENIORS

MEDICARE INFORMATION PRESENTATION — 10 to 11 a.m. today at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Free. SchmiedingCenter.org or 751-3043.
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM — 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at the Springdale Senior Center, 203 Park Street. 6 week session. 751-3043, ext. 228.

GETTING MOTIVATED TO MOVE — 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Information to start your exercise plan. SchmiedingCenter.org or 751-3043.

FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOP: PHYSICAL SKILLS — noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 9-10 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. For those providing unpaid care for an older adult at home. Registration required. SchmiedingCenter.org or 751-3043, ext. 228.

FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays, meditation CIRCLE — 10 a.m. Mondays; ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 1 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE — noon. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

STRONG BODY EXERCISE PROGRAM — 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Schmieding Center at Culpepper Place in Fayetteville. Registration required. 751-3043, ext. 228.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.

ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.

ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.

ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main, Eureka Springs. ArtifactsEureka.com or 363-6660.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441. “Approaching the Sacred” Golden, Kling, and Wiseman and “Dichotomy: Perception versus Truth” by Autumn Brown through Feb. 24.

BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgOzarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. CommonGroundsAr.com or 442-3515.

CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.

THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. 879-5987.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists’ Collective. 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.

JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.

LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.

MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.

OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. OzarkFolkways.org or 634-3791.

OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. OzarkNaturalFoods.com or 521-7558.

THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. PoorRichardsArt.com or 636-0417.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988. Works by Kinya Elenbarger through February.

STUDIO 62 — 335 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs. Studio62.biz or 363-9209. “Flowers That Last” featuring Valentine inspired floral paintings and photos through February.

TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.

ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. “Non-equilibrium” by Carol Prusa through Feb. 17.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. “US, An Undergraduate Salon” through Feb. 17.

WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

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

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000. “Masters of American Watercolor” through March 28.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — ClintonHouseMuseum.org or 444-0066.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

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

PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. PriceTower.org or 877-424-2424. “Great Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts” through May 6.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersArkansas.com/Museum or 621-1154. “Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons” through March 24. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through Sept. 22. “Building Rogers” through 2012. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2013.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Roadside Attractions” through May 12. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator, and historian Ernie Deane through July 21. “Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Its Reputation” Monday through Jan. 19, 2013.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/UADZ.htm or 575-3875. “GPS Adventures Arkansas” through March.

COMING SOON

“HAIRSPRAY” — 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14 is $140 per couple including dinner, photograph and chocolates. $16-$45. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS FESTIVAL: EXPERIENCING LIFE THROUGH CHOCOLATE — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10, A CELEBRATION OF CHOCOLATE SAMPLING EVENT — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11, and ST. VALENTINE’S BALLS — 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Amateur and professional chocolate contest. Benefits Carroll County Meals on Wheels and other local programs. $6-$50 per person, per event. EurekaChocFest.com.

OZARK TRACKERS MONTHLY TRACKING CLUB — 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 from the Lake Fayetteville Aquatic Center parking lot. Learn about tracking and bird language through our wild Ozark landscape. BYO water, snack, camera, weather appropriate clothing, etc. Next meeting: March 17. Open to the public; little ones must be accompanied by guardian. Free; suggested donations $5-$20. RSVP to info@OzarkTrackers.org or reply on their facebook page.

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATION TRAIL CARE WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork. Lunch provided. Free, registration required. IMBA.com/events.

MASKS FOR CHANGE PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP — 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays Feb. 11 through March 24 at the Art Experience, 641 W. Martin Luther King in Fayetteville. With Jo Ann Kaminsky. $135, includes material for 6 week session. TheArtExperienceInc.org or 442-0557.

FREAKIN EUREKAN RUN — 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs. 15K race. Benefits the University of Arkansas Cycling Club. Cancelled if trail is snow-covered. Register at active.com or in person at Fleetfeet in Fayetteville. $35-$40. For more information, Russ@FleetFeetFayetteville.com or 571-8786.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION GROUP — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

“SWEETHEART’S BALL: LOVE CONQUERS ALL” — 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Civil War love story of Unionist Elizer Harrison and Confederate Sallie Yeater based on actual events in Fayetteville. Living history event with The Heritage School. Free. Faylib.org or 856-7250.

FOR THE LOVE OF COOKIES TEEN COOKIE EXCHANGE — 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Teens bring two dozen baked homemade Valentine-themed cookies for exchange. With Ripples’ Cookies founder Amanda Bancroft. Register by emailing your cookie recipe to SBrooks@faylib.org by 5 p.m. Feb. 9. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

TASTE OF N’AWLINS — 4 to p.m. Feb. 11 followed by KRAZO LIGHTS AND SOUND NIGHT PARADE — 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs. Cafe au lait and Beignets. Roundup of floats. Second Line with decorated umbrellas. Open to the public. Krazo.Ureeka.org.

AN INTIMATE AFTERNOON WITH PLAYWRIGHT KIM ROSENSTOCK — 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Author of forthcoming TheatreSquared production “Tigers Be Still”. Free, open to the public. Faylib.org or 856-7250.

PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also 3/17, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2. Phunbags.org.

MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES — 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Pavilion at Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK. $20-$50. DownstreamCasino.com or 918-919-6099.

ONE STITCH AT A TIME — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 through March 21 at the Art Experience, 641 W. Martin Luther King in Fayetteville. Personal growth group for new and beginning adult knitter. With Cassy Dominick. $90 for 6 week session, $25-$30 for materials. TheArtExperienceInc.org or 442-0557.

CAROL PRUSA LECTURE AND ARTIST’S RECEPTION — 5:30 p.m. today in room 213 of the Fine Arts Center building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. CarolPrusa.com, Art.UArk.edu/FineArtsGallery or 575-7987.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “ESSENTIAL ETHICS: A BUDDHIST APPROACH TO MODERN LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIONS” — 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Unitarian Church, 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. $10 donation suggested. ArTibet.com or 244-6419.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “THE FOUNDATION OF NONVIOLENCE” — 7 p.m. Monday at the University of Arkansas’s Giffel’s Auditorium in Fayetteville. Free. Open to the public. ArTibet.com.

WEDNESDAY OVER WATER — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Sample drinks and hors d’oeuvres with culinary director Case Dighero. For members 21 years and older. $25. Registration required. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.
AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

STAGE AND SCREEN

LEWIS BLACK: “IN GOD WE RUST” — 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$65. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

CIVIL WAR MOVIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: “THE BEGUILED” — 1 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

SUNDAY NIGHT STAND UP: KRISTIN KEY — 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the UARK Bowl, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Next week: Mike Baldwin. $5-$7. UArkBowl.com or 283-5282.

THEATRESQUARED ARTISTS’ FORUM: “TIGERS BE STILL” — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Live sneak peek performance. faylib.org or 856-7000.

MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP — 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

WORDS

A CONVERSATION OF BOOKS — 6 p.m. Friday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville with “Black August” author Bill Harrison. NightbirdBooks.com or 443-2080.

AUTHOR JEANNIE WHAYNE — 4 p.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. NightbirdBooks.com or 443-2080.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS — Monday through March 6 at the Fayetteville Public Library. 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays for grades 4-6. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays for grades 7-12. Free, registration required. faylib.org, 856-7170, 856-7250.

OZARK POETS AND WRITERS COLLECTIVE — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Featuring Clayton Scott. Open mic to follow. OzarkWriters.WordPress.com.

PLAYS OF PEACE: A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Open to the public. OmniCenter.org.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935.

MUSIC

DALLAS TUCKER PERCUSSION RECITAL — 7 p.m. Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.

LEARNING

LEARNING YOUR KIDS LANGUAGE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY — 10 to 11 a.m. today at NWACC in Rogers. Learn to stay connected and close through Facebook, Twitter, Skype and LinkedIn. With David Lee. Free. Register at Bealelee.com or 876-2869.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE — 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

INTERNET SAFETY FOR NONPROFITS — 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Jon Pascoe, Director or Information Security at Arvest Bank Operations. faylib.org or 856-7000.

OZARK WIRELESS SOCIETY — 10 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP — 1 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Studio Leilani, 112 W. Center St., Ste 230 in Fayetteville. With Kate Baer. $325, includes materials. Registration required. web.me.com/studioleilani/Studio_Leilani/CLASSES.html or 870-861-5135.

WINTER PUPPET CLASS — 1 a.m. to noon Sundays through Feb. 26 at the Art Experience, 641 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. Learn puppet construction and puppeteering with Jo Ann Kaminsky. For ages 8 through adult. $135 for 6 week session. TheArtExperienceInc.org or 442-0557.

BRING YOUR OWN ART: COLLAGE-MAKING FROM FOUND OBJECTS — 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. For adults. $45. Registration required. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

THEATER CLASSES — Mondays through Thursdays Monday through April 19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Learn improv, production, musical theater and more. For pre-K through grade 12. No classes the week of March 19. Times and costs vary. Registration required. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

HISTORIC SPRINGDALE GROUP — 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Shiloh Museum. Nonprofit group dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Springdale. ShilohMuseum.org or 751-0251.

AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE BELLYDANCE CLASSES — 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 28 at Amani Dance Studio, 4627 E. Mission Blvd. in Fayetteville. All ages, sizes and experience levels welcome. $12 drop-in or $50 for all six classes. TerraNovaTribal.com or 316-444-0529.

AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS: VALENTINE CARD MAKING — 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also Feb. 9: Chemistry, with Kate Janowska, Feb. 16: International Kids, Feb. 23: Mystery Drawing and Painting Demonstration. Registration required; free; for kindergarten through fifth-grade. faylib.org or 856-7170.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA — 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Whole Hog Cafe in Fayetteville. With PPA Master Photographer Stephen Thetford. Open to the public. psnwa.org or 417-827-5031.

SPRING ART CLASSES — Enroll now for classes at the NWA Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. For kids and adults. Dates, times, costs, ages and mediums vary. Spring Break classes registering now. Scholarships available. NWACCC.org or 443-5600.

GALLERY TOUR: STRONG WOMEN — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from the main lobby, GREATEST HITS — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from the main lobby, and SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOUR: WONDER WORLD — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from the south lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Drop-in guided tours. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. Sites.Google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub.

FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.

JUGGLING CLASS AND CLUB — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jugglology.com.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

PUJA: “PRAYERS FOR HEALING” CEREMONY FOR INCREASING POSITIVE ENERGY AND DECREASING NEGATIVE ENERGY — 10 a.m. Saturday at TCIA Land of Infinite Bliss Retreat Center, just off Arkansas Highway 295 near Crosses. Vegetarian potluck to follow. With visiting Buddhist author and teacher Geshe Dakpa Topgyal. $10 suggested donation. ArTibet.com.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MIDDLE WAY: NAGARJUNA’S 70 STANZAS” — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and DHARMA TALK: “MEDITATION AND TIBETAN BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY” — 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Road, Ste. B, in Fayetteville. Book signing to follow. $25 donation suggested. ArTibet.com.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS MEETING — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday followed by QUAKER COFFEE HOUR FOR VISITORS — 11 a.m. Sunday at the Omni Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Open to the public. FayettevilleFriends.org or 888-909-1110.

MASKS FOR CHANGE PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP — 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 19 at the Art Experience, 641 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. With Jo Ann Kaminsky. $135, includes material for 6 week session. TheArtExperienceInc.org or 442-0557.

PATHFINDERS TEEN ART THERAPY GROUP — 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 26 at the Art Experience, 641 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. Explore yourself and a variety of media in a safe supportive group. With Jo Ann Kaminsky. For ages 13 to 17. $135 for 6 week session. TheArtExperienceInc.org or 442-0557.

STRONGWOMAN PROGRAM — 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays starting in January at the Washington County Extension office, 2536 N. McConnell Ave. in Fayetteville. 12-week strength training program for middle-aged and older women. With Vicki Knight and Marty Smith. $12. ckoch@uaex.edu or 444-1755.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center, 1949 Green Acres in Fayetteville. With Geoff and Leslie Oelsner, and Joshua Newman. Free, open to the public. ArYoga.com or 521-2395.

MEDITATION PRACTICE — 4 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. Unity-Fay.org or 442-0680.

DHARMA TALK — 11 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 8 in Fayetteville. With Geshe Dorjee. ArTibet.com or 587-8920.

SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.

HEALING CIRCLE MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. OzarkResearch.org or 582-9197.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, BALANCED BODIES CHAIR EXERCISES— Friday mornings and STRETCH AND FLEX — Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Jones Center in Springdale. $25 per month. The Jones Center has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. theJonesCenter.org or 756-8090.

SENIORS

PAJAMA PARTY BINGO — 10 a.m. today at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Prizes for best PJ’s. 571-2920.

LEE OWEN’S MUSIC — 9:30 a.m. Friday, and TWILIGHT BLENDERS — 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St. 267-5709.

WINSTON AND BILL — Monday at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

STRONG BODY EXERCISE PROGRAM — 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Schmieding Center at Culpepper Place in Fayetteville. Registration required. 751-3043, ext. 228.

BRAIN GAMES: WHEEL OF FORTUNE — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Springdale Senior Center, 203 Park Street. 751-3043, ext. 228.

MEDICARE INFORMATION PRESENTATION — 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Free. SchmiedingCenter.org or 751-3043.

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM — 2 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Springdale Senior Center, 203 Park Street. 6 week session. 751-3043, ext. 228.

PITCH — Noon Thursdays and Tuesdays; PUZZLES — 9 a.m. today and Monday; WII BOWLING — 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday; TOPS — 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St. 267-5709.

YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays, MEDITATION CIRCLE — 10 a.m. Mondays; ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays; CANASTA — 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 1 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE — Noon. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

OUTDOORS

BALD EAGLE BOAT TOURS — 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Lake Fort Smith State Park in Mountainburg. Also Feb. 25-26. Registration required. 369-2469.

BICYCLE COALITION OF THE OZARKS — 3 p.m. Saturday at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Annual meeting. Public invited. OmniCenter.org.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

CALL FOR FLOATS, BANDS, COSTUMED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS — Through Wednesday to the Krewe of Krazo for Mardi Gras in Eureka Springs. “My-O-Mayan” theme. Night Parade at 6 p.m. Feb. 11, and Annual Day Parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 18. For more information, Dan Ellis at Dan@Ureeka.org, Krazo.Ureeka.Org, or 981-9551.

CALL FOR ROMANTIC READINGS — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 6-10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Record a video reading of your favorite published classic or contemporary love poem. Readings will be uploaded to the library’s YouTube channel the week of Valentine’s Day. Faylib.org, Poets.org or 856-7000.

UMBRELLA DECORATING — Wednesday and Feb. 8 at the New Delhi Cafe in Eureka Springs. Umbrellas and decorations supplied by Krewe of Krazo so you can join the 2nd line for the night parade Feb. 11 and the day parade Feb. 18. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 981-9551.

ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — Submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: ShilohMuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.
“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

“HONK!” AUDITIONS — Feb. 18-19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. No appointment needed. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

ENTRIES FOR “SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE?” — By Feb. 21 by mail. Competition is 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Clarion in Fayetteville. Limited to 25 entries in each category, Juniors (ages 7-13) and Seniors (ages 14-adult) $25 for solos or duos; groups add $5 per additional person. Complete information at DanceCoalition.com.

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.

CALL FOR POETS — For Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.

ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.

ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.

ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main St., Eureka Springs. ArtifactsEureka.com or 363-6660.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441. “Approaching the Sacred” Golden, Kling, and Wiseman and “Dichotomy: Perception versus Truth” by Autumn Brown Wednesday through Feb. 24. “A Journey Between Heaven and Earth” by Napoleon Dezaldivar and “My Aluminum Experience” by Shane Beyer through Friday.

BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgOzarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. CommonGroundsAr.com or 442-3515.

CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — 5 to 8 p.m. First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.

THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. 879-5987.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists’ Collective. 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.

JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.

LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.

MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.

OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. OzarkFolkways.org or 634-3791.

OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. OzarkNaturalFoods.com or 521-7558.

THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. PoorRichardsArt.com or 636-0417.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.

ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. “Non-equilibrium” by Carol Prusa through Feb. 17.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. “US, An Undergraduate Salon” through Feb. 17.

WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission Blvd., Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

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

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000. “Masters of American Watercolor” Friday through March 28.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — ClintonHouseMuseum.org or 444-0066.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 503 Charlotte St. S.E., Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s 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.

PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. PriceTower.org or 877-424-2424. “Great Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts” through May 6.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersArkansas.com/Museum or 621-1154. “Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons” through March 24. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through Sept. 22. “Building Rogers” through 2012. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2013.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Roadside Attractions” through May 12. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/UADZ.htm or 575-3875. “GPS Adventures Arkansas” through March.

COMING SOON

COYOTE MENTORING — 4 p.m. Feb. 3 through 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at Lake Fort Smith State Park in Mountainburg. $25, includes Coyote guide, supplies, room and lodging. Registration required. OzarkTrackers.org.

“DIAL M FOR MURDER” — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 12-11, and 3 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

TIME FOR THREE — 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

ICE BOWL — 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Registration opens at 8 a.m. This event will not be cancelled due to weather; entrants must play through. $5 lunch available. Benefits Food For Kids program at Mountainburg Public Schools. $25. 670-4508.

WATERCOLOR FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP — 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. For ages 6-9. Next: Exploring Landscapes 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 30 and April 6 and 13. $45. Registration required. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS — 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $18-$30. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

GETTING MOTIVATED TO MOVE — 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Information to start your exercise plan. SchmiedingCenter.org or 751-3043.

ADULT DRAWING AND PAINTING — 1 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 7 through March 27 at Studio Leilani, 112 W. Center St., Ste 230 in Fayetteville. With Leilani Law. $200, includes basic materials. Registration required. web.me.com/studioleilani/Studio_Leilani/CLASSES.html or 442-4396.

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL — 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9, 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, 2 p.m. Feb. 11-12, and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$73. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN: RANDALL SHREVE — 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Clapp Auditorium at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. Benefits the Clapp Auditorium Restoration. Family-friendly event. Next: Marshall Mitchell, March 6. $5; includes parking, food and treats. MountSequoyah.org.

ROCK TOWN SLAM — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Open to the public; some poems may contain offensive, objectionable or adult-oriented themes and language. $10 poet fee. $5 admission. 501-541-0681.

FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOP: PHYSICAL SKILLS — Noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 9-10 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. For those providing unpaid care for an older adult at home. Registration required. SchmiedingCenter.org or 751-3043, ext. 228.

FAY JONES ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES: “BUILDING A DURABLE KNOWLEDGE” WITH BRUCE WRIGHTSMAN — 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Hembree Auditorium, Room 107E in the Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Also Feb. 20: “How Beauty Could Save the Planet” with Lance Hosey; Feb. 27: “Following the Water” with Christine Ten Eyck. Free, limited seating. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

“TIGERS BE STILL” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9 through March 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$29. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

“HAIRSPRAY” — 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$25. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS FESTIVAL: EXPERIENCING LIFE THROUGH CHOCOLATE — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 A CELEBRATION OF CHOCOLATE SAMPLING EVENT — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11, and ST. VALENTINE’S BALLS — 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Amateur and professional chocolate contest. Benefits Carroll County Meals on Wheels and other local programs. $6-$50 per person, per event. EurekaChocFest.com.

OZARK TRACKERS MONTHLY TRACKING CLUB — 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 from the Lake Fayetteville Aquatic Center parking lot. Learn about tracking and bird language through our wild Ozark landscape. Bring your own water, snack, camera, weather-appropriate clothing, etc. Next meeting March 17. Open to the public; little ones must be accompanied by guardian. Free; suggested donations $5-$20. RSVP to info@OzarkTrackers.org or reply on their facebook page.

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATION TRAIL CARE WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork. Lunch provided. Free, registration required. IMBA.com/events.

FREAKIN EUREKAN RUN — 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs. 15K race. Benefits the University of Arkansas Cycling Club. Canceled if trail is snow-covered. Register at active.com or in person at Fleetfeet in Fayetteville. $35-$40. For more information, Russ@FleetFeetFayetteville.com or 571-8786.

TASTE OF N’AWLINS — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs. Cafe au lait and Beignets. Roundup of floats. Second Line with decorated umbrellas. Open to the public. Night parade follows. Krazo.Ureeka.org.

AN INTIMATE AFTERNOON WITH PLAYWRIGHT KIM ROSENSTOCK — 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Author of forthcoming TheatreSquared production “Tigers Be Still.” Free, open to the public. Faylib.org or 856-7250.

PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also March 17, April 7, May 5, June 2. Phunbags.org.

MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES — 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Pavilion at Downstream Casino in Quapaw, Okla. $20-$50. DownstreamCasino.com or 918-919-6099.

VIDEO UNDERGROUND — 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. OmniCenter.org.

“THE MAKING OF THE ATLAS OF ARKANSAS” — Noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With Dr. Tom Paradise. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

HOOKERS AND JOKERS BALL — 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live music. Ticketed event. $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

LORETTA LYNN — 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$79. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

GENART EVENT: AFTER THE LOVE — 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 16 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. With curator David Houston. Registration required. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

FAYETTEVILLE MARDI GRAS: PARADE OF PEARLS — 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the City Hospital; PARADE OF FOOLS — 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18 from the Square, north on Block Street to Dickson Street ending at the Walton Arts Center Parking Lot; MASQUERADE OF FOOLS, THE FUNKYTOWN BALL — 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at East Square Plaza on Center Street; MARDI GRAS CORONATION AND PARADE — 8 p.m. Feb. 21 on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. All events open to the public. $10 tickets for Masquerade Ball benefiting the M&N Augustine Foundation. With the Demented Krewe of Dickson. 236-4794.

MARDI GRAS PARADE — 2 p.m. Feb. 18 through downtown Eureka Springs. Spectators encouraged to dress out in costume and join the parade. Krazo Kostume Kontest at 3:30 p.m. at the New Delhi Cafe. Cash prizes. After Parade Party 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aud. $20 for after party. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

BEAUX ARTS MASQUERADE BALL — 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live entertainment. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: “THE SHAPE OF WAR” — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with the University of Arkansas’ Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also March 18: War and Freedom; April 15: A Savage Conflict/ End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.

ARTIGRAS — Feb. 19-21 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Free. LUNDY GRAS ARTIST RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 with Roi Regency, former Kings and Queens in full dress. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

ST. ’LIZBETH’S KING CAKE BALL AND MARDI GRAS SUPPER — 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center, 232 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Cajun dinner, live music with Naturally Brass, cash bar. Ticketed event. $35-$65. 636-8864.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET — 7 p.m. Feb. 21-23 and Feb. 26, 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 25-26 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$59. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

LUNCH AND LEARN: “HEART HEALTH” — Noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. Lunch provided; registration required. SchmiedingCenter.org or 800-734-2024.

“ANON(YMOUS)” — 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and Feb. 29 through March 3, and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 49 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Kiara Pipino. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for University of Arkansas students with ID. Drama.UArk.edu or 575-4752.

EKPHRASTIC POETRY SLAM AND FORMAL POETRY COMPETITION — Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. $3. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE?” COMPETITION AND FUNDRAISER — 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Clarion in Fayetteville. Appetizer hour, silent auction, live music with Roby Pantall Jazz Trio. Hosted by Fox 24’s Brad Reed with judges Jerry Endrick, Pharanda Cole and Jennifer Davis. $10-$25. DanceCoalition.com or 422-6132.

CLIMATE CHANGE BOOK CLUB — 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Discussing “End of Growth.” You do not need to have read the book to participate. OmniCenter.org.

TAO: THE ART OF THE DRUM — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

ARKANSAS LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE — March 2-4 in Washington and Benton counties. Hands-on workshops on historical topics. Open to anyone interested in learning more about living history; membership required. ArkansasLivingHistory.com or 750-8165.

MISS LAKES OF THE NORTHWEST AND MISS FRISCO SPRINGS PAGEANTS — 2 and 7 p.m. March 3 at the Victory Theatre, 119 S. Second St. 903-6553.

THURSDAY, Jan. 26

Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville — DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville — Elizabeth Cook, Amanda Cramer
Jammin Java, Fayetteville — open acoustic jam
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville —  Mike & Grady
JJ’s Grill, Rogers — Barrett Baber
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville — open mic blues jam
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville —  Jeff Kearney
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville — Sarah Hughes
Rowdy Beaver, Eureka Springs — karaoke with Tiny
Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville — Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy with Honeysuckle
Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville —  Jed Clampit

FRIDAY, Jan. 27

The Bayou, Rogers — Bret
Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla. — Shane Dwight
Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville — Vikki Peters Cunningham
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville — Full House, The Crystal Method
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville — Walter Savage Duo
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville — Wes & Karl
JJ’s Grill, Rogers — Joe Giles & the Homewreckers
JR’s Lightbulb Club, Fayetteville — Glory Bones, Lash Outs, Well, Well, Well
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville — Lagniappe
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville — TJ Scarlett
Rowdy Beaver, Eureka Springs — Juke Box
Rowdy Beaver, Fayetteville — Michael Tisdale
Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville — Art Amiss metal album release party
West End, Fayetteville — Jovan Arellano

SATURDAY, Jan. 28

Billy’s Bar and Grill, Fayetteville — Dirty Dogs
Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs — Electric Rag Band
Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla. — Full Flava Kings, Derryl Perry
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville — Pat Green, Brent Cobb
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville — Ocie & the Heartstrings
JJ’s Grill, Rogers — Ouachita River Band
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville — Walter Savage, Brick Fields Band
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville — Allie Lauren
Rowdy Beaver, Eureka Springs — Skillet Lickers
Rowdy Beaver, Fayetteville — Jeff Horton Band
Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville — Aerosault, EQ
UARK Bowl, Fayetteville — The Fayetteville Jazz Collective

SUNDAY, Jan. 29

Common Grounds, Fayetteville — Jones & Leah
Copeland’s, Rogers — Claudia Burson Trio
Emelia’s Kitchen, Fayetteville — jazz duos
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville — The Lemonheads
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville — Tin Pan Alley Cats
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville — Shannon Wurst
Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville — bluegrass jam
Terra Studios, Fayetteville — The Slow Towne Serenaders

MONDAY, Jan. 30

Billy’s Bar and Grill, Fayetteville — Chris Jerry
Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs — Springbilly
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville — Keith Nicholson
JJ’s Grill, Rogers — Dominic Luzzo
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville — Monday night jam
The Perk, Fayetteville — open acoustic jam
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville — Darren Ray

TUESDAY, Jan. 31

The Bayou, Rogers — open jam
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville — Darren Ray
JJ’s Grill, Rogers — Miller & Buford
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville — Jed Clampit

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1

Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla. — Members Only
Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville — karaoke
Goodfolk, Fayetteville — Bryan Bowers
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville — Teddy Sablon
Iron Horse Coffee House, Rogers — Rogers Jazz Society
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville — Travis Kidd
JJ’s Grill, Rogers — Jeff Fox
Jose’s, Fayetteville — karaoke
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville — Micah Smith
Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville — DJ EJ
Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville — Old Time Fiddle Jam

Courtesy Photo: At noon, Jan. 20, a protest will begin at the Fayetteville Town Center and proceed to the John Paul Hammerschmidt Federal Building, which houses a U.S. District Court.

OCCUPY THE COURTS — Noon Friday marching from the square at Mountain and Block Streets to the Federal building in Fayetteville. Corporations are not people; money is not speech. OmniCenter.org.

US, AN UNDERGRADUATE SALON ARTIST RECEPTION — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas Student Gallery (sUgAR), 114 Central Ave. in Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305.

10X10 COUNTDOWN CONVERSATION — 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

OMNI MEMBERS & FRIENDS GATHERING — 6 p.m. Sunday at the LifeStyles Building, 2590 W. Sycamore in Fayetteville. GladysTiffany@yahoo.com or 935-4422.

NWA ROLLER DERBY: THE SNOW FLAKES VS. THE HOT CHOCOLATES — 6 p.m. Sunday at the Starlight Skatium, 612 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. $5-$15; kids 5 and younger free with paying adult. Other bouts on March 11, April 21, July 14, Aug. 26, and Oct. 28. nwaRollerDerby.com or 444-7827.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “MODERN ETHICS AND TRADITIONAL WISDOM” — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Book sale and signing to follow. ArTibet.com or 601-4519.

CAROL PRUSA LECTURE AND ARTIST’S RECEPTION — 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in room 213 of the Fine Arts Center building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. CarolPrusa.com, art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.
STAGE AND SCREEN

SATURDAY MORNING ANIME: “NABARI” AND “KAZE NO STIGMA” — 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

“THRIVE” — 2 p.m. Sunday at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. OmniCenter.org.

SUNDAY NIGHT STAND UP: A.J. FINNEY — 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the UARK Bowl, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Next week: Elliott Threatt. $5-$7. UArkBowl.com or 283-5282.

WORDS

CHINESE NEW YEAR STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Linda Tian. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

TELLERS OF TALES STORYTELLING GROUP — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB — 7 p.m. Monday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. “Spares” by Michael Marshall Smith. NightbirdBooks.com or 443-2080.

PLAYS OF PEACE-A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Reading “A Part of Me Dies.” Open to the public. OmniCenter.org.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935.
MUSIC

PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Friday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

SYMPHONY OF NORTH ARKANSAS: MASTERWORKS II — 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

SHILOH SACRED HARP SINGERS — 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum. Location may vary. ShilohMuseum.org, angelfire.com/ar3/fasola or 530-0509.

GUEST ARTIST SARAH MESKO, MESSO SOPRANO BENEFIT CONCERT — 2 p.m. Sunday at the

Courtesy Photo: Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sarah Mesko, an Honors College and J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences alumna, will present a homecoming recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Tickets are $25 at the door and benefit The John Harrison Opera Foundation.

University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. $25 at the door. Benefits the John Harrison Opera Foundation. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

CHELSEA HODGE FLUTE RECITAL — 6 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

KEB’ MO’ BAND — 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $29-$49. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.

LEARNING

GALLERY TALK — 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. “The Legacy of American Art” with Curator of American Art Kevin Murphy. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER — 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

SKYSPACE DISCUSSIONS — Just before sunset Friday at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Discussion of “The Way of Color” by James Turrell last about 40 minutes. No tickets. First come, first served seating. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION GROUP — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

CONTRADANCE TO LIVE MUSIC — 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the VA Auditorium, Building 3 at the VA Medical Center, 1100 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Live music by The Olds 78’s. Snacks available or BYO. $5 suggested donation. Every third Saturday. NWAcontra.org.

FAY JONES ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES: “PHYSICAL DELINEATIONS” WITH WILLIAM E. MASSIE — 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Hembree Auditorium, Room 107E in the Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Also Feb. 9: “Building a Durable Knowledge” with Bruce Wrightsman, Feb. 20: “How Beauty Could Save the Planet” with Lance Hosey; Feb. 27: “Following the Water” with Christine Ten Eyck. Free, limited seating. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP — 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Meets on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of the month. SchmiedingCenter.org or 751-3043.

LEARNING YOUR KID’S LANGUAGE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY — 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 26 at NWACC in Rogers. Learn to stay connected and close through Facebook, Twitter, Skype, and LinkedIn. With David Lee. Free. Register at Bealelee.com or 876-2869.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE — 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

SPRING ART CLASSES — Enroll now for classes at the NWA Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Dates, times, costs, ages and mediums vary. Scholarships available. NWACCC.org or 443-9216.

GALLERY TOUR: STRONG WOMEN — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from the main lobby, GREATEST HITS — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from the main lobby, and SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOUR: WONDER WORLD — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from the south lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Drop-in guided tours. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. Sites.Google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub.

FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.

JUGGLING CLASS AND CLUB — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jugglology.com.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

STRONGWOMAN PROGRAM — 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays starting in January at the Washington County Extension office, 2536 N. McConnell Ave. in Fayetteville. A 12-week strength training program for middle-aged and older women. With Vicki Knight and Marty Smith. $12. ckoch@uaex.edu or 444-1755.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.

COURSE IN MIRACLES — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

MEDITATION PRACTICE — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

DHARMA TALK — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite No. 2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. ArTibet.net or 587-8920.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. FayettevilleFriends.org or 888-909-1110.

SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.

PILATES CLASSES — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. AccessFayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.

HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. OzarkResearch.org or 582-9197.

NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. LivingInThePresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

POTLUCK AND DANCE OK COUNTRY — 6:30 p.m. today at the Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St. 267-5709.

TWILIGHT BLENDERS — Monday at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Next week: Winston and Bill. 571-2920.

TWILIGHT BLENDERS — 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St. Also 1/31. 267-5709.

PAJAMA PARTY BINGO — 10 a.m. Jan. 26 at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Prizes for best PJs. 571-2920.

BINGO — 9:30 a.m. today; PITCH — Noon Thursdays and Tuesdays; PUZZLES — 9 a.m. Friday, Monday, Wednesday and Nov. 26; WII BOWLING — 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday; TOPS — 5 p.m. Tuesdays; at the Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St. 267-5709.

YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays, MEDITATION CIRCLE — 10 a.m. Mondays; ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays; CANASTA — 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 1 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE — Noon. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

BALANCED BODIES — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX: 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

CALL FOR FLOATS, BANDS, COSTUMED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS — Through Feb. 1 to the Krewe of Krazo for Mardi Gras in Eureka Springs. “My-O-Mayan” theme. Night Parade at 6 p.m. Feb. 11, and Annual Day Parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 18. For more information, Dan Ellis at Dan@Ureeka.org, Krazo.Ureeka.Org, or 981-9551.

ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — Submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: ShilohMuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.

“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

“HONK!” AUDITIONS — Feb. 18-19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. No appointment needed. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

ENTRIES FOR “SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE?” — by Feb. 21 by mail. Competition is 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Clarion in Fayetteville. Limited to 25 entries in each category, Juniors (ages 7-13) and Seniors (ages 14-adult) $25 for solos or duos; groups add $5 per additional person. Complete information at DanceCoalition.com.

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at XNA’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.

CALL FOR POETS — for Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.

ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.

ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.

ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main, Eureka Springs. ArtifactsEureka.com or 363-6660.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441. “A Journey Between Heaven and Earth” by Napoleon Dezaldivar and “My Aluminum Experience” by Shane Beyer through Jan. 27.

BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgOzarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. CommonGroundsAr.com or 442-3515.

CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105. “Civil War Arkansas, 1861-1865” Traveling Exhibit through Sunday.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — 5 to 8 p.m. First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.

THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. 879-5987.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists’ Collective. 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.

JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.

LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.

MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.

OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. OzarkFolkways.org or 634-3791.

OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. OzarkNaturalFoods.com or 521-7558.

THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. PoorRichardsArt.com or 636-0417.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.

ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. “Non-equilibrium” by Carol Prusa through Feb. 17.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. “US, An Undergraduate Salon” today through Feb. 17.

WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

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

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000. “Masters of American Watercolor” Jan. 27 through March 28.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — ClintonHouseMuseum.org or 444-0066.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

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

PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. PriceTower.org or 877-424-2424. “Great Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts” through May 6.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersArkansas.com/Museum or 621-1154. “Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons” through March 24. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through Sept. 22. “Building Rogers” through 2012. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2013.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds.  Roadside Attractions   through May 12. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/UADZ.htm or 575-3875. “GPS Adventures Arkansas” through March.

COMING SOON

INTERNET SAFETY FOR NONPROFITS — 10 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Jon Pascoe, Director or Information Security at Arvest Bank Operations. faylib.org or 856-7000.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “ESSENTIAL ETHICS: A BUDDHIST APPROACH TO MODERN LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIONS” — 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Unitarian Church, 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. $10 donation suggested. ArTibet.com or 244-6419.

A CONVERSATION OF BOOKS — 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. With “Black August” author Bill Harrison. NightbirdBooks.com or 443-2080.

JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP — 1 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28-29 at Studio Leilani, 112 W. Center St., Ste 230 in Fayetteville. With Kate Baer. $325, includes materials. Registration required. web.me.com/studioleilani/Studio_Leilani/CLASSES.html or 870-861-5135.

BICYCLE COALITION OF THE OZARKS — 3 p.m. Jan. 28 at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Annual meeting. Public invited. OmniCenter.org.

AUTHOR JEANNIE WHAYNE — 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. NightbirdBooks.com or 443-2080.

PUJA: “PRAYERS FOR HEALING” CEREMONY FOR INCREASING POSITIVE ENERGY AND DECREASING NEGATIVE ENERGY — 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at TCIA Land of Infinite Bliss Retreat Center, just off Arkansas Highway 295 near Crosses. Vegetarian potluck to follow. With visiting Buddhist author and teacher Geshe Dakpa Topgyal. $10 suggested donation. ArTibet.com or 601-4519.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MIDDLE WAY: NAGARJUNA’S 70 STANZAS” — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, and DHARMA TALK: “MEDITATION AND TIBETAN BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY” — 10:45 a.m. Jan. 29 at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Road, Ste. B, in Fayetteville. Book signing to follow. Donations requested. ArTibet.com or 601-4519.

LEWIS BLACK: IN GOD WE RUST — 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$65. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

CIVIL WAR MOVIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: “THE BEGUILED” — 1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

THEATER CLASSES — Mondays through Thursdays Jan. 30 through April 19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Learn improv, production, musical theater and more. For pre-k through grade 12. No classes the week of March 19. Times and costs vary. Registration required. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS — Jan. 30 through March 6 at the Fayetteville Public Library. 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays for grades 4-6. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays for grades 7-12. Free, registration required. faylib.org, 856-7170, 856-7250.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “THE FOUNDATION OF NONVIOLENCE” — 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at the University of Arkansas’s Giffel’s Auditorium in Fayetteville. ArTibet.com or 790-7950.

THEATRESQUARED ARTISTS’ FORUM: “TIGERS BE STILL” — 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Live sneak peek performance. faylib.org or 856-7000.

OZARK POETS AND WRITERS COLLECTIVE — 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Featuring Clayton Scott. Open mic to follow. OzarkWriters.WordPress.com.

AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS: VALENTINE CARD MAKING — 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also 2/9: Chemistry, with Kate Janowska, 2/16: International Kids, 2/23: Mystery Drawing and Painting Demonstration. Registration required; free; for grades K-5th. faylib.org or 856-7170.

AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP — 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

COYOTE MENTORING — 4 p.m. Feb. 3 through 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at Lake Fort Smith State Park in Mountainburg. $25, includes Coyote guide, supplies, room and lodging. Registration required. OzarkTrackers.org.

“DIAL M FOR MURDER” — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 12-11, and 3 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

TIME FOR THREE — 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS — 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $18-$30. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

ADULT DRAWING AND PAINTING — 1 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 7 through March 27 at Studio Leilani, 112 W. Center St., Ste 230 in Fayetteville. With Leilani Law. $200, includes basic materials. Registration required. web.me.com/studioleilani/Studio_Leilani/CLASSES.html or 442-4396.

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL — 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9, 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, 2 p.m. Feb. 11-12, and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$73. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN :RANDALL SHREVE — 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Clapp Auditorium at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. Benefits the Clapp Auditorium Restoration. Family friendly event. Next: Marshall Mitchell 3/6. $5; includes parking, food and treats. MountSequoyah.org.

“TIGERS BE STILL” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9 through March 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$29. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

“HAIRSPRAY” — 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$25. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS FESTIVAL: EXPERIENCING LIFE THROUGH CHOCOLATE — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 A CELEBRATION OF CHOCOLATE SAMPLING EVENT — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11, and ST. VALENTINE’S BALLS — 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Amateur and professional chocolate contest. Benefits Carroll County Meals on Wheels and other local programs. $6-$50 per person, per event. EurekaChocFest.com.

OZARK TRACKERS MONTHLY TRACKING CLUB — 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 from the Lake Fayetteville Aquatic Center parking lot. Learn about tracking and bird language through our wild Ozark landscape. BYO water, snack, camera, weather appropriate clothing, etc. Next meeting: March 17. Open to the public; little ones must be accompanied by guardian. Free; suggested donations $5-$20. RSVP to info@OzarkTrackers.org or reply on their facebook page.

FREAKIN EUREKAN RUN — 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs. 15K race. Benefits the University of Arkansas Cycling Club. Cancelled if trail is snow-covered. Register at active.com or in person at Fleetfeet in Fayetteville. $35-$40. For more information, Russ@FleetFeetFayetteville.com or 571-8786.

TASTE OF N’AWLINS — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs. Cafe au lait and Beignets. Roundup of floats. Second Line with decorated umbrellas. Open to the public. Night parade follows. Krazo.Ureeka.org.

PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also 3/17, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2. Phunbags.org.

VIDEO UNDERGROUND — 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Showing “*********”. OmniCenter.org.

“THE MAKING OF THE ATLAS OF ARKANSAS” — noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With Dr. Tom Paradise. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

HOOKERS AND JOKERS BALL — 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live music. Ticketed event. $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

LORETTA LYNN — 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$79. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

MARDI GRAS PARADE — 2 p.m. Feb. 18 through downtown Eureka Springs. Spectators encouraged to dress out in costume and join the parade. Krazo Kostume Kontest at 3:30 p.m. at the New Delhi Cafe. Cash prizes. After Parade Party 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aud. $20 for after party. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

BEAUX ARTS MASQUERADE BALL — 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live entertainment. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: “THE SHAPE OF WAR” — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with UA’s Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also 3/18: War and Freedom; 4/15: A Savage Conflict/ End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.

ARTIGRAS — Feb. 19-21 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Free. LUNDY GRAS ARTIST RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 with Roi Regency, former Kings and Queens in full dress. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

ST. ELIZBETH’S KING CAKE BALL AND MARDI GRAS SUPPER — 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at St. Elizabeth  s Parish Center, 232 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Cajun dinner, live music with Naturally Brass, cash bar. Ticketed event. $35-$65. 636-8864.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET — 7 p.m. Feb. 21-23 and Feb. 26, 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 25-26 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$59. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

ANON(YMOUS)   — 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and Feb. 29 through March 3, and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 49 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Kiara Pipino. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. Drama.UArk.edu or 575-4752.

EKPHRASTIC POETRY SLAM AND FORMAL POETRY COMPETITION — Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. $3. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE?” COMPETITION AND FUNDRAISER — 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Clarion in Fayetteville. Appetizer hour, silent auction, live music with Roby Pantall Jazz Trio. Hosted by Fox 24’s Brad Reed with judges Jerry Endrick, Pharanda Cole and Jennifer Davis. $10-$25. DanceCoalition.com or 422-6132.

CLIMATE CHANGE BOOK CLUB — 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Discussing “End of Growth”. You do not need to have read the book to participate. OmniCenter.org.

TAO: THE ART OF THE DRUM — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

ARKANSAS LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE — March 2-4 in Washington and Benton counties. Hands-on workshops on historical topics. Open to anyone interested in learning more about living history; membership required. ArkansasLivingHistory.com or 750-8165.

MISS LAKES OF THE NORTHWEST AND MISS FRISCO SPRINGS PAGEANTS — 2 and 7 p.m. March 3 at the Victory Theatre, 119 S. Second St. 903-6553.

“IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE” — 3 p.m. March 3-4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. For Kids $8-$16. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

KISS A PIG GALA — March 3 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Diabetes.org/nwaKissaPig.

BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE COMMEMORATION — March 9-11 at Pea Ridge National Military Park. Civil War era music concert, part tours, re-enactor camps, and more. NPS.gov/peri/index.htm or 451-8122.

HARMONY: ARKANSAS STORIES, MUSIC AND THEN SOME — 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

ST. PADDY PARADE — March 17 through downtown Eureka Springs. Walking parade with floats. Anyone in green can join the parade. StPaddy.Ureeka.org.

“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” — 8 p.m. April 13-14 and April 19-21, and 2 p.m. April 15 and April 22 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

WASHINGTON CONCERT SERIES — 6 p.m. April 18 at Washington Elementary School in Fayetteville. Featuring 3 Penny Acre. Also 5/16: Shannon Wurst. Benefits school music program. BYO blanket or lawn chair. Food and drinks available. $5, kids are free. 466-6164.

RENAISSANCE AND FANTASY FAIRE OR THE OZARKS MEETING — April 21-22 at the riding arena adjacent to the Washington County Fair Grounds off of McConnell Road in Fayetteville. Old world music, knights, sword fights, and more. Games and crafts for kids. $5, children 12 years old and younger are free. RenFanFaire.biz or 287-4583.

“BOOK OF DAYS” — 7:30 p.m. April 20-21 and April 26-27, and 3 p.m. April 22 and April 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

CABARET   — 8 p.m. April 20-21 and April 25-28, and 2 p.m. April 22 and April 29 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Amy Herzberg. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. Drama.UArk.edu or 575-4752.

“WHY TORTURE IS WRONG, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM” — 8 p.m. April 27-28 and 2 p.m. April 29 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

SPRING SING — 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. With the ACO Chorale and Youth Choir. $8-$16. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

MADE IN THE USA — 3 p.m. May 6 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Pieces by American composers with the Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band. $8-$16. ArtsCenterOfTheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

“OLIVER” — 7 p.m. May 10-11, 2 and 7 p.m. May 12, and 2 p.m. May 13 at the Rogers Little Theater. Special Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

“GOD OF CARNAGE” — 8 p.m. June 1-2 and June 7-9, and 2 p.m. June 3 and June 10 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

HONORING THE GIFT: WET-SCRAPE BRAINTAN BUCKSKIN WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. June 8 through 3 p.m. June 10 at the Looney Education Facility in Colcord, OK. With TwoWolves.org. Registration required. $225, includes meals. OzarkTrackers.org.

“RANT” — 8 p.m. June 15-16 and 2 p.m. June 17 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

“CHICAGO” — 8 p.m. July 1-2, Aug. 2-4 and Aug. 9-11, and 2 p.m. July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

NATIONAL OLD TIME COUNTRY BLUE-GRASS AND FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL AND CONTEST — August 27-Sept. 2 at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds in LeMars, IA. Several open Jams daily. Writing contest for an original song about an auctioneer. Camping and RV parking available. $15-$65. ntcma.net/national-old-time-music-festival.php.

HONORING THE GIFT: USING THE WHOLE ANIMAL WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. Oct. 5 through 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Wounded Knee Ranch in Elkins. With TwoWolves.org. Must complete Braintan Workshop or have experience in hidetanning. Registration required. $300, includes meals. OzarkTrackers.org.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS — Oct. 24 at the BOK Center in Tulsa. Rescheduled event. $37-50-$57.50. BOKCenter.com or 1-866-7-BOKCTR.

BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE RE-ENACTMENT — 1 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at Pea Ridge National Military Park. ArkansasStateParks.com/PrairieGroveBattlefield or 846-2990.

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FREE FLIX BEFORE SIX: “SUPER 8” — 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free popcorn. faylib.org or 856-7000.
MARK ADAMO’S OPERA “LITTLE WOMEN” — 7:30 p.m. through Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Directed by David Malis. Conducted by Robert Mueller. $25. OperaFayetteville.org.
BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. today and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$69. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 8 p.m. Saturday at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also Feb. 11, March 17, April 7, May 5, June 2. phunbags.org.
ROSSINI’S “LA GAZZA LADRA”   — 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. John Harrison Opera Foundation Screening. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

WORDS

LIFE WRITERS — 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. ShilohMuseum.org or 790-2588.
WOMEN OF THE WORLD POETRY SLAM QUALIFIER AND OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rogue Pizza, 402 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Winner moves on to World Finals in Denver. Feature poet, Ginna Funkwallace. 18 and older. $5 entry goes toward sending the winner to Denver. Facebook.com/OzarkPoetrySlam.
PLAYS OF PEACE — A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Reading “A Part of Me Dies.” omnicenter.org.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935.

MUSIC

LORRIE MORGAN — Friday at the Pavilion at Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK. $20-$50. DownstreamCasino.TicketsUnplugged.com/event.php?show_id=702 or 918-919-6000.
JIM COSGROVE AND THE HICCUPS — 10 a.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. “Kid Rocker Extraordinaire” performs. For kids. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.
ARSAGA’S SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE — 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Arsaga’s on Crossover Road in Fayetteville. arsagas.com or 527-0690.
SONGS IN THE ’VILLE — 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 19 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts with different guest songwriters. Third Thursdays each month. $10, ages 12 and younger free. uarkballroom.com.

LEARNING

GET ORGANIZED — 1 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Simple Spaces. Free. faylib.org or 856-7250.
SKYSPACE DISCUSSIONS — just before sunset Friday, Wednesday and Jan. 20 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Discussion of “The Way of Color” by James Turrell last about 40 minutes. No tickets. First come, first served seating. 418-5700.
CABIN FEVER RELIEVER: COLLECTORS EDITION II — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: “MAKING SENSE OUT OF SHILOH” — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with the University of Arkansas’ Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also Feb. 19: The Shape of War; March 18: War and Freedom; April 15: A Savage Conflict/End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.
FAMILY CENTERED CAREGIVING SUPPORT GROUP — 6 to 7 p.m. Monday of the at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Meets third Monday of the month. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.
COMPUTER CLASS: YOU’VE GOT MAIL — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, and MOUSERCIZE — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For adults. Free, registration required. Faylib.org or 856-7250.
WASHINGTON COUNTY TEA PARTY LUNCH AND LEARN — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Western Sizzlin, 3942 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale. Featuring David Barton’s “Wallbuilders” series on America’s Christian Heritage 361-2611.
PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT MEETING — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Springdale Country Club. Meets third Tuesday of the month. ArProstateCancer.org, 501-748-1293 or 1-800-338-1383.
SANDWICHED-IN LECTURE SERIES — Noon Wednesday at the Shiloh Museum. Eureka Springs: 132 Years in the Making as the City that Wouldn’t Die  with local historian John Fuller Cross. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
GALLERY TALK — 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Jan. 19 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. “The Legacy of American Art” with Curator of American Art Kevin Murphy. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER — 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
SPRING ART CLASSES — Enroll now for classes at the NWA Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Dates, times, costs, ages and mediums vary. Scholarships available. NWACCC.org or 443-9216.
GALLERY TOUR: STRONG WOMEN — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from the main lobby, GREATEST HITS — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from the main lobby, and SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOUR: WONDER WORLD — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from the south lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Drop-in guided tours. crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. sites.google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub.
FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.
JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 518.
BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7-10 from 1-2 p.m., Ages 11-18 from 2-3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

STRONGWOMAN PROGRAM — 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays starting in January at the Washington County Extension office, 2536 N. McConnell Ave. in Fayetteville. 12-week strength training program for middle-aged and older women. With Vicki Knight and Marty Smith. $12. ckoch@uaex.edu or 444-1755.
DETOXIFICATION WORKSHOP — 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Studio F at the Trailside Art Village, west off the Square on Center Street, in Fayetteville. With Natural Health Consultant Jenny Dietzel. $15-$20. facebook.com/events/203904653034597/, TwinSpringsWellness.com or 222-0177.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.
COURSE IN MIRACLES — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
MEDITATION PRACTICE — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
DHARMA TALK — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.
FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.
SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.
FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.
PILATES CLASSES — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.
HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.
NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

FRIDAY THE 13TH GOOD LUCK PARTY — 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
BALANCED BODIES — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX: 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.
YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays, MEDITATION CIRCLE — 10 a.m. Mondays; ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays; CANASTA — 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 1 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE — noon. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

CALL FOR GALLERY GUIDES — 3 to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at Crystal Bridges. Registration required. Jennifer.Dunham@CrystalBridges.org or 418-5734.
CALL FOR FLOATS, BANDS, COSTUMED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS — Through Feb. 1 to the Krewe of Krazo for Mardi Gras in Eureka Springs. “My-O-Mayan” theme. Night Parade at 6 p.m. Feb. 11, and Annual Day Parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 18. For more information, Dan Ellis at Dan@Ureeka.org, Krazo.Ureeka.Org, or 981-9551.
ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — Submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: ShilohMuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.
“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“HONK!” AUDITIONS — Feb. 18-19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. No appointment needed. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.
VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.
CALL FOR POETS — For Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.
ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.
ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.
ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main St., Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. “A Journey Between Heaven and Earth” by Napoleon Dezaldivar and “My Aluminum Experience” by Shane Beyer through Jan. 27.
BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.
THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.
CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105. “Civil War Arkansas, 1861-1865” Traveling Exhibit through Jan. 22.
FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — 5 to 8 p.m. First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.
THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. 879-5987.
HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists’ Collective. 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.
JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.
LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.
MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.
MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.
OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558.
THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.
POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.
ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.
TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.
ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. “Non-equilibrium” by Carol Prusa Tuesday through Feb. 10.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. “US, An Undergraduate Salon” Jan. 19 through Feb. 17.
WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM — Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s 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.
PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER: 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla., pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons” through March 24. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through Sept. 22. “Building Rogers” through 2012. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2013.
SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Monday. “Roadside Attractions”   through May 12. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/UADZ.htm or 575-3875. “GPS Adventures Arkansas” through March.

COMING SOON

US, AN UNDERGRADUATE SALON ARTIST RECEPTION — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the University of Arkansas Student Gallery (sUgAR), 114 Central Ave. in Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305.
PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION GROUP — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
CHINESE NEW YEAR STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Linda Tian. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.
SATURDAY MORNING ANIME: “NABARI” AND “KAZE NO STIGMA” — 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.
SYMPHONY OF NORTH ARKANSAS: MASTERWORKS II — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
10X10 COUNTDOWN CONVERSATION — 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
GUEST ARTIST SARAH MESKO, MESSO SOPRANO BENEFIT CONCERT — 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. $25 at the door. Benefits the John Harrison Opera Foundation. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
TWILIGHT BLENDERS — Jan. 23 at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Next week: Winston and Bill. 571-2920.
FAY JONES ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES: “PHYSICAL DELINEATIONS” WITH WILLIAM E. MASSIE — 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in the Hembree Auditorium, Room 107E in the Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Also Feb. 9: “Building a Durable Knowledge” with Bruce Wrightsman, Feb. 20: “How Beauty Could Save the Planet” with Lance Hosey; Feb. 27: “Following the Water” with Christine Ten Eyck. Free, limited seating. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB — 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. “Spares” by Michael Marshall Smith. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “MODERN ETHICS AND TRADITIONAL WISDOM” — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Book sale and signing to follow. 601-4519.
KEB’ MO’ BAND — 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $29-$49. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
PAJAMA PARTY BINGO — 10 a.m. Jan. 26 at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Prizes for best PJ’s. 571-2920.
LEARNING YOUR KIDS LANGUAGE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY — 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 26 at NWACC in Rogers. Learn to stay connected and closed through Facebook, Twitter, Skype and LinkedIn. With David Lee. Free. Register at Bealelee.com or 876-2869.
CAROL PRUSA LECTURE AND ARTIST’S RECEPTION — 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in room 213 of the Fine Arts Center building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. CarolPrusa.com, art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.
INTERNET SAFETY FOR NONPROFITS — 10 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Jon Pascoe, Director or Information Security at Arvest Bank Operations. faylib.org or 856-7000.
BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “ESSENTIAL ETHICS: A BUDDHIST APPROACH TO MODERN LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIONS” — 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Carnegie Public Library in Eureka Springs. Donations suggested. 244-6419.
A CONVERSATION OF BOOKS — 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. With “Black August” author Bill Harrison. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
AUTHOR JEANNIE WHAYNE — 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MIDDLE WAY: NAGARJUNA’S 70 STANZAS” — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Road, Ste. B, in Fayetteville. Book signing to follow. Donations requested. 601-4519.
LEWIS BLACK: IN GOD WE RUST — 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$65. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
CIVIL WAR MOVIES YOU MISSED: “THE BEGUILED” — 1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
THEATER CLASSES — Mondays through Thursdays Jan. 30 through April 19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Learn improv, production, musical theater and more. For pre-k through grade 12. No classes the week of March 19. Times and costs vary. Registration required. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS — Jan. 30 through March 6 at the Fayetteville Public Library. 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays for grades 4-6. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays for grades 7-12. Free, registration required. faylib.org, 856-7170, 856-7250.
BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “THE FOUNDATION OF NONVIOLENCE” — 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at the University of Arkansas’s Giffel’s Auditorium in Fayetteville. 601-4519.
THEATRESQUARED ARTISTS’ FORUM: “TIGERS BE STILL” — 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Live sneak peek performance. faylib.org or 856-7000.
AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“DIAL M FOR MURDER” — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 12-11, and 3 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN: RANDALL SHREVE — 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Clapp Auditorium at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. Benefits the Clapp Auditorium Restoration. Family friendly event. Next: Marshall Mitchell March 6. $5; includes parking, food and treats. MountSequoyah.org.
“HAIRSPRAY” — 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$25. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
FREAKIN EUREKAN RUN — 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs. 15K race. Benefits the University of Arkansas Cycling Club. Cancelled if trail is snow-covered. Register at active.com or in person at Fleetfeet in Fayetteville. $35-$40. For more information, Russ@FleetFeetFayetteville.com or 571-8786.
HOOKERS AND JOKERS BALL — 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live music. Ticketed event. $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.
MARDI GRAS PARADE — 2 p.m. Feb. 18 through downtown Eureka Springs. Spectators encouraged to dress out in costume and join the parade. Krazo Kostume Kontest at 3:30 p.m. at the New Delhi Cafe. Cash prizes. After Parade Party 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aud. $20 for after party. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.
BEAUX ARTS MASQUERADE BALL — 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live entertainment. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.
ARTIGRAS — Feb. 19-21 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Free. LUNDY GRAS ARTIST RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 with Roi Regency, former Kings and Queens in full dress. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.
ST. ELIZBETH’S KING CAKE BALL AND MARDI GRAS SUPPER — 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center, 232 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Cajun dinner, live music with Naturally Brass, cash bar. Ticketed event. $35-$65. 636-8864.
“ANON(YMOUS)”   — 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and Feb. 29 through March 3, and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 49 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Kiara Pipino. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.
EKPHRASTIC POETRY SLAM AND FORMAL POETRY COMPETITION — Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. $3. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
“IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE” — 3 p.m. March 3-4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. For kids $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
KISS A PIG GALA — March 3 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. diabetes.org/nwakissapig.
BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE COMMEMORATION — March 9-11 at Pea Ridge National Military Park. Civil War era music concert, part tours, re-enactor camps, and more. NPS.gov/peri/index.htm or 451-8122.
HARMONY: ARKANSAS STORIES, MUSIC AND THEN SOME — 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
ST. PADDY PARADE — March 17 through downtown Eureka Springs. Walking parade with floats. Anyone in green can join the parade. StPaddy.Ureeka.org.
“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” — 8 p.m. April 13-14 and April 19-21, and 2 p.m. April 15 and April 22 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
WASHINGTON CONCERT SERIES — 6 p.m. April 18 at Washington Elementary School in Fayetteville. Featuring 3 Penny Acre. Also May 16: Shannon Wurst. Benefits school music program. BYO blanket or lawn chair. Food and drinks available. $5, kids are free. 466-6164.
RENAISSANCE AND FANTASY FAIRE OR THE OZARKS MEETING — April 21-22 at the riding arena adjacent to the Washington County Fair Grounds off of McConnell Road in Fayetteville. Old world music, knights, sword fights, and more. Games and crafts for kids. $5, children 12 years old and younger are free. RenFanFaire.biz or 287-4583.
“BOOK OF DAYS” — 7:30 p.m. April 20-21 and April 26-27, and 3 p.m. April 22 and April 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“CABARET”  — 8 p.m. April 20-21 and April 25-28, and 2 p.m. April 22 and April 29 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Amy Herzberg. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.
“WHY TORTURE IS WRONG, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM” — 8 p.m. April 27-28 and 2 p.m. April 29 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
SPRING SING — 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. With the ACO Chorale and Youth Choir. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
MADE IN THE USA — 3 p.m. May 6 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Pieces by American composers with the Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“GOD OF CARNAGE” — 8 p.m. June 1-2 and June 7-9, and 2 p.m. June 3 and June 10 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“RANT” — 8 p.m. June 15-16 and 2 p.m. June 17 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“CHICAGO” — 8 p.m. July 1-2, Aug. 2-4 and Aug. 9-11, and 2 p.m. July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“OLIVER” — 7 p.m. May 10-11, 2 and 7 p.m. May 12, and 2 p.m. May 13 at the Rogers Little Theater. Special Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE RE-ENACTMENT — 1 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at Pea Ridge National Military Park. ArkansasStateParks.com/PrairieGroveBattlefield or 846-2990.
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THURSDAY, Jan. 12

Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Colt Ford
Jammin Java, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Ashley McBryde
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Walter Savage, Open Mic Blues Jam
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Candy Lee
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Sarah Hughes
White Oak Pinnacle Hills Station, Rogers: Jovan Arellano

FRIDAY, Jan. 13

The Bayou, Rogers: Steppin Stones
Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla: Clover Road Band
Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: Tom Nolen, DJ DooHickey, Zac Slade & Frank Spinz
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: RJ Mischo, Nathan A., The 1 oz. Jig, Groovement
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Matt Smith Jazz
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Jason Strode
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jamie Wolfe & the Wranglers
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Roby Pantall Trio, Joe Pitts
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Tiffany Christopher Band
Rowdy Beaver, Fayetteville: Charliehorse

SATURDAY, Jan. 14

Billy’s Bar and Grill, Fayetteville: JuJu and the Juggerknockers
Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs: Flippoff Pirates
Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla: Six Guns South, RJ Mischo and his Redhot Blues Band
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Turnpike Troubadours, The Dirty River Boys, The Cole Porter Band
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Chooch & the Sidehill Goughers
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jovan Arellano
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Leah & Jones, Joe Pitts
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Duty Free
Rowdy Beaver, Fayetteville: Folk Holler
Sam’s Cellar, Neosho, Mo.: Darren Ray

SUNDAY, Jan. 15

Common Grounds, Fayetteville: DJ SoulFree
Copeland’s, Rogers: Claudia Burson Trio with Ben Harris
Emelia’s Kitchen, Fayetteville: Jazz Duos
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Candy Lee and the Sweets
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Shannon Wurst
Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville: Bluegrass Jam

MONDAY, Jan. 16

Billy’s Bar and Grill, Fayetteville: Chris Jerry
Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs: Springbilly
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Mo Brothers
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jerrod Mounce
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Monday Night Jam
The Perk, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Darren Ray

TUESDAY, Jan. 17

JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: TJ Scarlett
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Keith Nicholson
JR’s Lightbulb Club, Fayetteville: The Memphis Pencils, Candy Lee and the Sweets, Rough Draft
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Jed Clampit

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18

Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: Karaoke
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Elise Davis
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Joe Mack
Iron Horse Coffee House, Rogers: Rogers Jazz Society
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Justin Witte
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jeff Fox
Jose’s, Fayetteville: Karaoke
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Ben Harris
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Derek Van Lynn
Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville: Old Time Fiddle Jam

THURSDAY, Jan. 19

Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Waka Winter Classic with The 1 oz. Jig, Groovement, Candy Lee, Jon Shorter & the Gateway Band, Cadillac Jackson
Jammin Java, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Jeff Fox
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Justin Witte
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Adam Collins, Open Mic Blues Jam
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Jeff Kearney
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Kevin Bennoch

Venues

The Bayou, Rogers: 246-9337, Billy’s Bar and Grill, Fayetteville: 935-4800, Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs: 253-6723, Common Grounds, Fayetteville: 442-3515, Copeland’s, Rogers: 246-9455, Downstream Casino, Quapaw, OK: 918-919-6000, Emelia’s Kitchen, Fayetteville: 527-9800, Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: 455-5555, George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: 442-4226, Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: 444-8909, Iron Horse Coffee House, Rogers: 631-9977, Jammin Java, Fayetteville: 443-2233, JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: 443-0700, JJ’s Grill, Rogers: 372-4460, JR’s Lightbulb Club, Fayetteville: 444-6100, Jose’s, Fayetteville: 521-0194, Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: 587-8981, Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: 935-3459, The Perk, Fayetteville: 856-6382, Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: 582-3330, Rowdy Beaver, Fayetteville: 287-4227, Sam’s Cellar, Neosho, MO: 417-451-3330, Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville: 856-6500, White Oak Pinnacle Hills Station, Rogers: 631-1114.

LAST NIGHT FAYETTEVILLE — 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve on the Square in Fayetteville. Artists, actors, musicians, comedians, puppet parade and more. Beer and champagne garden, hog drop, fireworks. Family friendly event. $5-$50. LastNightFayetteville.EventBrite.com.

NEW YEAR’S EVE BALLROOM BLITZ — 9 p.m. New Year‘s Eve to 12:30 a.m. New Year’s Day at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Live music with the Ariels. Tickets required. 253-7837.

NAPOLEON DEZALDIVAR AND SHANE BEYER ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

KING’S DAY MARDI GRAS KICKOFF — 5 p.m. to midnight Jan. 7 at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern on U.S. Highway 62 in Eureka Springs. King and Queen introduced. Free food and music for those in costume or mask. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 981-9551.

STAGE AND SCREEN

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” — 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 7 p.m. Sunday at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $22-$28. theatre2.org or 443-5600.

WINTER BREAK MOVIE FESTIVAL — 2 p.m. today and Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Today: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” Friday: “Kung Fu Panda 2.” For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

THE ARTIST’S LABORATORY THEATRE’S “FOUND FAYETTEVILLE” — 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve at Kathy P. Thompson’s Studio, 3 E. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. Part of Last Night Fayetteville. ArtLabTheatre.com.

BRIAN REGAN: LIVE IN CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $43.75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PULITZER PRIZE WINNING DRAMA “WIT” BY MARGARET EDSON — 8 p.m. Jan. 6-7 and 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

MILKSHAKE — 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For kids. 8-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. Jan. 10-12 and Jan. 15, 8 p.m. Jan. 13-14, and 2 p.m. Jan. 14-15 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$69. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

MARK ADAMO’S OPERA “LITTLE WOMEN” — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-14 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Directed by David Malis. Conducted by Robert Mueller. $25. OperaFayetteville.org.

WORDS

DATE NIGHT BOOK CLUB — 8 p.m. Friday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

ROBERT WATERS BOOK SIGNING — 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at Arsaga’s Crossover, 1862 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. arsagas.com or 527-0690.
ELKINS WRITER’S GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Elkins Library. Meets second Tuesday each month. elkinswritersgroup.homestead.com.

JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.

PLAYS OF PEACE — A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Reading “A Part of Me Dies.” Open to the public. omnicenter.org.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Rogers and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935

MUSIC

SUZUKI MUSIC SCHOOL — JOSHUA SANDINSKY, PIANO AND MADELEINE HOGUE, VIOLIN RECITAL   — 7 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

LEARNING

SILENT LIBRARY IV: FLASHBACK EDITION — 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Teens silently take on challenges based on news events of the year. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

SKYSPACE DISCUSSIONS — just before sunset Wednesday, Jan. 6, Jan. 11, Jan. 13, Jan. 18 and Jan. 20, at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Discussion of “The Way of Color” by James Turrell. Last about 40 minutes. No tickets. First come, first served seating. crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

HOMEBUYERS EDUCATION CLASS — 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Washington County Extension Service building in Fayetteville. Free, registration required. CCOAcares.com or 521-8877.

GALLERY TOUR: STRONG WOMEN — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays beginning Wednesday, and GREATEST HITS   — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Jan. 5 from the main lobby, and SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOUR: WONDER WORLD   — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays beginning Jan. 7 from the south lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Drop-in guided tours. crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

SPOTLIGHT TALK: SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE WITH NATURE — 11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. With horticulturist Cody George and Director of Education Niki Stewart. crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

KIDS CLAY CLASS  — 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 9 through Feb. 15 at Faulkner Studio, 204 W. Cleveland in Prairie Grove. Home school sessions also available. Registration required. $50, plus material and firing fees. FaulknerStudio.com or 966-0596.

ADULT CLAY CLASS — 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays Jan. 10 through March 1 at Faulkner Studio, 204 W. Cleveland in Prairie Grove. Registration required. $175, plus glaze and firing fee. FaulknerStudio.com or 966-0596.

CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP — 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Meets on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of the month. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. sites.google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub/.

FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS   — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.

JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 518.

BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.

CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7-10 from 1-2 p.m., Ages 11-18 from 2-3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

LIBER XV: THE GNOSTIC MASS — Sunday at Rosa Mundi Sanctuary in Durham. Meets first Sunday of the month. solinvictus-oto.org or 966-9827.

STRONGWOMAN PROGRAM — 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays starting in January at the Washington County Extension office, 2536 N. McConnell Ave. in Fayetteville. 12-week strength training program for middle-aged and older women. With Vicki Knight and Marty Smith. $12. ckoch@uaex.edu or 444-1755.

“PRAJANAPARAMITA” THE HEART SUTRA TEACHING — 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 7 and 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Katog Rit’hrod Mountain Retreat Center in Murray Valley. With Tibetan Buddhist scholar, Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche. KatagCholing.com or 870-446-2952.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.

COURSE IN MIRACLES  — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

MEDITATION PRACTICE — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

DHARMA TALK — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite #2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.

PILATES CLASSES —  5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.

HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.

NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

BALANCED BODIES — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX: 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.

YOGA — 9 a.m. Mondays and YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I   — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays, MEDITATION CIRCLE — 10 a.m. Mondays; ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays; CANASTA — 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 1 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE — noon. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

OUTDOORS

NEW YEAR’S EVE BOAT TOUR  — 4:30 to 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve at Lake Fort Smith State Park. May be cancelled due to weather, dress accordingly. $4.50-$8.50; children 6 and younger are free. 369-2469.

CRUNCH AND MUNCH FETE — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Year’s Day at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Hike to the Shepherd Spring homestead site. Bring a dish to share. Registration required. 369-2469.

FIRST DAY HIKE — 2 to 4 p.m. New Year’s Day along Devil’s Den Trail in West Fork. With Park Interpreter Terry. 1.5 mile moderately strenuous hike. ArkansasStateParks.com or 761-3325.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

“HAIRSPRAY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Rogers Little Theater. Audition packets available online. For more information call director Ed McClure at 479-906-6546. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

RENAISSANCE AND FANTASY FAIRE OF THE OZARKS CALL FOR CAST AND CREW — 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at the riding arena adjacent to the Washington County Fair Grounds off of McConnell Road in Fayetteville. Those interested in renaissance/medieval reenactment and LARP encouraged to attend. No experience necessary. Faire dates are April 21-22. Meets first Saturday of the month. RenFanFaire.biz or 287-4583.

LIVE ACTION ROLE PLAY (LARP) — noon Sundays at Charles J. Finger Park, behind Wal-Mart on MLK/6th St. in Fayetteville. Historically and fantasy based. Padded weapons used. Participants must be 14 years or older and sign a release. Free. Open to individuals and families. amtgard-eh.com or 318-299-9661.

ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For information: shilohmuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.

“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“HONK!” AUDITIONS — Feb. 18-19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. No appointment needed. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at XNA’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.

CALL FOR POETS — for Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.

ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville.arsagas.org or 527-0690. “Art for Food: Feeding Northwest Arkansas Through Art” by Bobbie Sue Yeager, 50 percent of proceeds benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, through Sunday

ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. elisetheartist.com, arsagas.org or 444-6557. “Elise the Artist” by Elise Taylor through December.

ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main, Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. “A Journey Between Heaven and Earth” by Napoleon Dezaldivar and “My Aluminum Experience” by Shane Beyer Wednesday through Jan. 27.

BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.

CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105. “Civil War Arkansas, 1861-1865” Traveling Exhibit Jan. 10 through Jan. 22.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Art for the Holidays” through December.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — 5 to 8 p.m. First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.

THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. 879-5987.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists Collective. 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.

JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.

LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.

MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.

OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558.

THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.

ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

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

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

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

PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “A Daisy of a Christmas” through 2011. “Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons” Tuesday through March 24. “Buried Dreams — ‘Coin’ Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through Sept. 22. “Building Rogers” through 2012. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2013.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Jan. 16. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/UADZ.htm or 575-3875. “GPS Adventures Arkansas” December through March. “

COMING SOON

LORRIE MORGAN — Jan. 13 at the Pavilion at Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK. $20-$50. DownstreamCasino.TicketsUnplugged.com/event.php?show_id=702 or 918-919-6000.

JIM COSGROVE AND THE HICCUPS — 10 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. “Kid Rocker Extraordinaire” performs. For Kids. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CABIN FEVER RELIEVER: COLLECTORS EDITION II — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also 2/11, 3/17, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2. phunbags.org.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: “MAKING SENSE OUT OF SHILOH” — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with UA’s Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also 2/19: The Shape of War; 3/18: War and Freedom; 4/15: A Savage Conflict/ End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.

PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

SYMPHONY OF NORTH ARKANSAS: MASTERWORKS II — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FAY JONES ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES: “PHYSICAL DELINEATIONS” WITH WILLIAM E. MASSIE — 5:30 p.m.Jan. 23 in the Hembree Auditorium, Room 107E in the Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Also 2/9: “Building a Durable Knowledge” with Bruce Wrightsman, 2/20: “How Beauty Could Save the Planet” with Lance Hosey; 2/27: “Following the Water” with Christine Ten Eyck. Free, limited seating. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

KEB’ MO’ BAND — 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $29-$49. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

CAROL PRUSA LECTURE AND ARTIST’S RECEPTION — 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in room 213 of the Fine Arts Center building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. CarolPrusa.com, art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.

LEWIS BLACK: IN GOD WE RUST  — 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$65. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

THEATER CLASSES   — Mondays through Thursdays Jan. 30 through April 19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Learn improv, production, musical theater and more. For pre-k through grade 12. No classes the week of March 19. Times and costs vary. Registration required. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS   — Jan. 30 through March 6 at the Fayetteville Public Library. 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays for grades 4-6. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays for grades 7-12. Free, registration required. faylib.org or 856-7171.

AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“DIAL M FOR MURDER” — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 12-11, and 3 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“HAIRSPRAY” — 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$25. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

HOOKERS AND JOKERS BALL — 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live music. Ticketed event. $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

MARDI GRAS PARADE — 2 p.m. Feb. 18 through downtown Eureka Springs. Spectators encouraged to dress out in costume and join the parade. Krazo Kostume Kontest at 3:30 p.m. at the New Delhi Cafe. Cash prizes. After Parade Party 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aud. $20 for after party. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

BEAUX ARTS MASQUERADE BALL — 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live entertainment. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

ARTIGRAS — Feb. 19-21 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Free. LUNDY GRAS ARTIST RECEPTION   — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 with Roi Regency, former Kings and Queens in full dress. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.

ST. ELIZBETH’S KING CAKE BALL AND MARDI GRAS SUPPER — 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center, 232 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Cajun dinner, live music with Naturally Brass, cash bar. Ticketed event. $35-$65. 636-8864.

ANON(YMOUS) — 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and Feb. 29 through March 3, and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 49 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Kiara Pipino. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.

EKPHRASTIC POETRY SLAM AND FORMAL POETRY COMPETITION — Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. $3. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE” — 3 p.m. March 3-4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. For Kids $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

KISS A PIG GALA — March 3 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. diabetes.org/nwakissapig.

HARMONY: ARKANSAS STORIES, MUSIC AND THEN SOME — 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org

LIFE STYLES HOLIDAY SALE — 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Friday at the Blair Center in Springdale. Benefits Life Styles Inc. LifeStylesInc.org or 521-3581.

ELISE TAYLOR ARTIST’S RECEPTION — 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave. in Fayetteville. elisetheartist.com or 444-6557.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS/ SEASONAL FESTIVITIES

BRIAN KINDER FAMILY CHRISTMAS MUSICAL SHOW — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

CHRISTMAS IN EUREKA SPRINGS — Christmas Shows through Saturday at the Pine Mountain Theater, and Friday and Saturday at the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down. Candyland Christmas in the Village through Dec. 24 at Pine Mountain Village. Lighted Victorian snow village with antique train sets 2 to 7 p.m. through Christmas at the Inn of the Ozarks. Free Christmas Movies for kids 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gem so adults can shop without their kids. eurekasprings.org or 253-7333.

STAGE AND SCREEN

FREE FLIX BEFORE SIX: “RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES” — 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Popcorn provided. faylib.org or 856-7000.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” — Thursday and Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 and 7 p.m. through Jan. 1. Additional performances Dec. 21 at 2 and 7 p.m. No performance on Dec. 25. At TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $22-$28. theatre2.org or 443-5600.

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS WITH LARRY MILLER — 8 p.m. Friday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$26. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

SATURDAY MORNING ANIME — 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

THE NUTCRACKER — 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With the Moscow Classical Ballet. $32-$46. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 8 p.m. Saturday at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 17, April 7, May 5 and June 2. phunbags.org.

CIVIL WAR TWILIGHT ZONES — 1 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Watch the episodes “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” “The Passerby,” and “Still Valley” as part of the “Beyond Battlefields: Making Sense of the Civil War” series. Free. Faylib.org or 856-7000.

WORDS

WOMEN’S OPEN MIC — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Nightbird Books. Meets third Sunday each month. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

LIFE WRITERS — 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. shilohmuseum.org or 790-2588.

DRAMATIC BOOK CLUB — 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Trike Theatre. For preschoolers. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

JAM SLAM — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rogue Pizza, 402 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Musicians who can improvise, poets and lyricists are encouraged to perform. With the Ozark Poetry Slam. Open to everyone. Free. facebook.com/events/146719752099049.

JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.

PLAYS OF PEACE: A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Reading “A Part of Me Dies.” Open to the public. omnicenter.org.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Rogers and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935

MUSIC

MANHATTAN TRANSFER HOLIDAY SHOW — 7 p.m. today at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $28-$54. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

SONGS IN THE VILLE — 7:30 to 10 p.m. today at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts. Third Thursdays each month. Benefiting Make a Wish Foundation. $10, ages 12 and younger free. uarkballroom.com.

UUFF HOLIDAY CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville, 901 W. Cleveland St. Swing carols with Claudia Burson Quartet, including Ben Harris. $25. FayettevilleUnitarian.org or 521-8422.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE ARKANSAS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA — 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. With the Ozark Bronze Handbell Ensemble, The Bella Vista Women’s Chorus, and The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus. $5-$20. ArkansasPhilharmonic.org or 841-4644.

ARSAGA’S SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE — 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Arsaga’s on Crossover Road in Fayetteville. arsagas.com or 527-0690.

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LEARNING

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER TIM ERNST — 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Slide show of his latest book, “Arkansas Portfolio III.” ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

CONTRADANCE TO LIVE MUSIC — 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the VA Auditorium, Building 3 at the VA Medical Center, 1100 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Live music by The Olds 78’s. Snacks available or BYO. $5 suggested donation. Every third Saturday. NWAcontra.org.

FAMILY CENTERED CAREGIVING SUPPORT GROUP — 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Meets third Monday of the month. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT MEETING — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Springdale Country Club. Meets third Tuesday of the month. ArProstateCancer.org, 501-748-1293 or 1-800-338-1383.

RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. sites.google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub.

FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.

JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 518.

BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.

CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7-10 from 1 to 2 p.m., Ages 11-18 from 2 to 3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

FOUNDATIONS CLASS — 5:30 to 8 p.m. through Wednesday at the Center for Spiritual Living in Northwest Arkansas. $20 per class, or $200 for full session. Registration required. Contact Kim at livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.

COURSE IN MIRACLES — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

MEDIATION PRACTICE — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

DHARMA TALK — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.
PILATES CLASSES — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.

HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.

NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., from 10 to 10:50 a.m. and from 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM — 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Brush up on the rules of the road and learn defensive driving techniques while you qualify for premium discounts. No test; minimal fee. Contact Ralph Ellis at ralphiel@inbox.com, 871-9117, or 571-2920.

BALANCED BODIES — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX: 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.

YOGA — 9 a.m. Mondays and YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays, MEDIATION CIRCLE — 10 a.m. Mondays; ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays; CANASTA — 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 1 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE — Noon. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

“THE OUTSIDERS” AUDITIONS — 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Production dates March 7-11, 2012. No appointment needed. For ages 10-18 years old. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

CALL FOR PET FOOD — Through Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Help fill the shelves for Ranger’s Pantry, a city service for furry friends whose owners are down on their luck. faylib.org or 856-7121.

CALL FOR WINTER HOLIDAY PHOTOS OF FAYETTEVILLE — For the Project Fayetteville Digital Archive collection at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7250.

WINTER CO-ED VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION — Through Dec. 22 to the Parks and Recreation office, 1455 Happy Hollow Road, or mail to 113 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, 72701. Tournament runs Jan. 18 through March 7. $250 per team; late registration Dec. 23 through Jan. 6, plus $10 more. Seven games and a spot in the tournament played at the Yvonne Richardson Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. AccessFayetteville.org or 444-3474.

“HAIRSPRAY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater. Audition packets available online. For more information call director Ed McClure at 479-906-6546. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

LIVE ACTION ROLE PLAY (LARP) — Noon Sundays at Charles J. Finger Park, behind Walmart on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Sixth St. in Fayetteville. Historically- and fantasy-based. Padded weapons used. Participants must be 14 years or older and sign a release. Free. Open to individuals and families. amtgard-eh.com or 318-299-9661.

ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — Submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: shilohmuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.

“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“HONK!” AUDITIONS — Feb. 18-19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. No appointment needed. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at Northwest Arkansas Reigional Airport’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.

CALL FOR POETS — For Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.

ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. “Art for Food: Feeding Northwest Arkansas Through Art” by Bobbie Sue Yeager, 50 percent of proceeds benefit the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, through Jan. 1.
ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. elisetheartist.com, arsagas.org or 444-6557. “Elise the Artist” by Elise Taylor through December.

ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main St., Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.

CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY — 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Art for the Holidays” through December.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. 5 to 8 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.

THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. 879-5987.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists’ Collective. 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.

JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.

LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.

MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.

OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558.

THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.

ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

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

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.

GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 503 Charlotte St. S.E., Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s 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.

PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2012. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through 2011. “A Daisy of a Christmas” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Jan. 16, 2012.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21, 2012. “Roadside Attractions” Tuesday through May 12.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875.

COMING SOON

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE — 6 p.m. Dec. 24 in Whitney Mountain Chapel on Lodge Drive in Garfield. Come sing Christmas carols and listen to the story of Jesus’ birth with Alan Tyson and the Lost Bridge Village Community Church. No sermon, no offering. Interdenominational church; all are welcome. LostBridgeCommunityChurch.com or 621-0758.

WINTER BREAK MOVIE FESTIVAL — 2 p.m. Dec. 27-30 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Dec. 27: “Cars 2,” Dec. 28: “Smurfs,”, Dec. 29: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” Dec. 30: “Kung Fu Panda 2.” For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

TEEN GAMERS CLUB — 4 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

SILENT LIBRARY IV: FLASHBACK EDITION — 5 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Teens silently take on challenges based on news events of the year. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

LAST NIGHT FAYETTEVILLE — 6 p.m. Dec. 31 on the Square in Fayetteville. Artists, actors, musicians, comedians, puppet parade and more. Beer and champagne garden, hog drop, fireworks. Family-friendly event. $5-$50. LastNightFayetteville.EventBrite.com.

THE ARTIST’S LABORATORY THEATRE’S “FOUND FAYETTEVILLE” — 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Kathy P. Thompson’s Studio, 3 E. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. Part of Last Night Fayetteville. ArtLabTheatre.com.

FIRST DAY HIKE — 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 1 along Devil’s Den Trail in West Fork. With Park Interpreter Terry. 1.5-mile, moderately strenuous hike. ArkansasStateParks.com or 761-3325.

NAPOLEON DEZALDIVAR AND SHANE BEYER ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BRIAN REGAN: LIVE IN CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $43.75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“WIT” — 8 p.m. Jan. 6-7 and 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

MILKSHAKE — 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For kids. 8-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

KIDS CLAY CLASS — 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 9 through Feb. 15 at Faulkner Studio, 204 W. Cleveland St. in Prairie Grove. Home school sessions also available. Registration required. $50, plus material and firing fees. FaulknerStudio.com or 966-0596.

ADULT CLAY CLASS — 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays Jan. 10 through March 1 at Faulkner Studio, 204 W. Cleveland in Prairie Grove. Registration required. $175, plus glaze and firing fee. FaulknerStudio.com or 966-0596.

BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. Jan. 10-12 and Jan. 15, 8 p.m. Jan. 13-14, and 2 p.m. Jan. 14-15 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$69. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

JIM COSGROVE AND THE HICCUPS — 10 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. “Kid Rocker Extraordinaire” performs. For kids. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: “MAKING SENSE OUT OF SHILOH” — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with the University of Arkansas’ Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also Feb. 19: The Shape of War; March 18: War and Freedom; April 15: A Savage Conflict/ End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.

PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

SYMPHONY OF NORTH ARKANSAS: MASTERWORKS II — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

ANON(YMOUS)   — 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and Feb. 29 through March 3, and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 4-9 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Kiara Pipino. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for University of Arkansas students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.

MFA EXHIBITION ARTISTS RECEPTION  — 4:30 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery in Fayetteville. Show runs through Wednesday. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.

SCHMOOZE JAZZ: MEET THE ARTIST ANAT COHEN  — 7 p.m. today at Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville. Fundraiser for Temple Shalom. Contact Gene Tweraser at tweraser@uark.edu or 521-1453.

CHRISTMAS BALL  — 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Benefits the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and dancing with the Jack Mitchell Band. 253-9417.

SWEET TREATS TOUR  — Saturday at Bed and Breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Sample delicious cookies and other treats (recipes provided) on this self-guided tour. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-cookie-tour.htm.

CHARITY DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT  — starting at noon Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Church Gymnasium, 22 N. 13th St. in Fort Smith. Benefits the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Donations encouraged. hillbilly5k.com.

BOBBIE SUE YEAGER ARTISTS RECEPTION  — 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover Road, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. 50 percent of proceeds benefit Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. arsagas.com or 527-0690.

M&N AUGUSTINE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL DINNER: GREAT AMERICAN COOK OUT  — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Taste foods from around the world. $15, tickets required. 571-2920.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS/ SEASONAL FESTIVITIES

GINGERBREAD DECORATING WORKSHOP  — 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

SANTA  — 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Basin Springs Park in Eureka Springs. 244-5074.

HANNUKAH FAMILY STORYTIME  — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Stories, music, games and more. For kids and families. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7120.

SHREKTASTIC WINTER WHITEOUT  — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Winter-themed crafts, face painting and a screening of “Shrek The Halls” at 2 p.m. For kids and families. White clothing encouraged. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

CHRISTMAS IN EUREKA SPRINGS  — Christmas Shows through Saturday at the Pine Mountain Theater, and Friday and Saturday at the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down. Candyland Christmas in the Village through Dec. 24 at Pine Mountain Village. Lighted Victorian snow village with antique train sets 2 to 7 p.m. through Christmas at the Inn of the Ozarks. Christmas Festival through Monday in the downtown district. Free Christmas Movies for kids 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 17 at the Gem so adults can shop without their kids. Candles and Carols 5 p.m. Saturday at the Queen Anne Mansion with Mrs. Claus reading Christmas stories. eurekasprings.org or 253-7333.

STAGE AND SCREEN

A CHRISTMAS STORY — 7 p.m. today through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rogers Little Theater. $7.50-$15. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“THE SANTALAND DIARIES” BY DAVID SEDARIS  — 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday at the UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. For adults. $12; cash bar. CeramicCowProductions.org.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”  — 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, Dec. 15-17, Dec. 22-24, and Dec. 29-31, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 21, Dec. 24,Dec. 31 through Jan. 1, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 and Jan. 1 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. No performance Dec. 25. $22-$28. theatre2.org or 443-5600.

A BROWN BEAR, A MOON AND A CATERPILLAR: TREASURED STORIES BY ERIC CARLE  — 1 p.m. Sunday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $8-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

VIDEO UNDERGROUND  — 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Showing “A Force More Powerful.” omnicenter.org.

TEEN ANIME  — 5 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For Manga and Anime fans ages 13-18. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKERS  — 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville. Performed by the New York City Ballet. $16-$20. malco.com.

FREE FLIX BEFORE SIX: “RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES”  — 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Popcorn provided. faylib.org or 856-7000.

WORDS

AUTHOR JOE NEAL BOOKSIGNING AND SLIDESHOW  — 7 p.m. Friday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Fayetteville author and birder’s new book “In the Province of Birds.” nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

DRAMATIC BOOK CLUB  — 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also Dec. 19. With Trike Theatre. For Preschoolers Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

ELKINS WRITER’S GROUP  — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Elkins Library. Meets second Tuesday each month. elkinswritersgroup.homestead.com.

ROCK TOWN SLAM  — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce Streets in Little Rock. Open to the public. Poets judged on the delivery of written poetry. Poet entry fee is $10, sign up at the door. $5 to listen. 501-541-0681.

JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC  — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.

PLAYS OF PEACE – A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART)  — 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Reading “A Part of Me Dies.” Open to the public. omnicenter.org.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP  — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Rogers and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935

MUSIC

JURA MARGULIS PIANO STUDIO RECITAL  — 8 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Reception to follow. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL STUDENT RECITAL  — 6:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

ANAT COHN  — 7 and 9 p.m. Friday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$35. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

MERRY MUSIC & HOLIDAY CHEER  — 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or751-5441.

SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS: CHRISTMAS POPS  — 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With vocal soloists Chantry Dean and Echo Sibley, and debuting the SoNA Singers. $25-$45. SoNAmusic.org, waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

ARKANSAS WINDS “A MUSICAL HOLIDAY CONCERT”  — 3 p.m. Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Free. ArkansasWinds.org, artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

SARAH MANASREH CLARINET RECITAL  — 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

MANHATTAN TRANSFER HOLIDAY SHOW  — 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $28-$54. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

SONGS IN THE VILLE  — 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 15 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts with different guest songwriters. Third Thursdays each month. Benefiting Make a Wish Foundation. $10, ages 12 and younger free. uarkballroom.com.

LEARNING

HERB SOCIETY OF NWA  — 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum. shilohmuseum.org or 770-6080.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: “CHOOSING SIDES”  — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with the University Of Arkansas’ Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also Jan. 15: Making Sense of Shiloh; Feb. 19: The Shape of War; March 18: War and Freedom; April 15: A Savage Conflict/ End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY  — 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the 1866 School House, 306 N.W. Second St. in Bentonville. “Ernie Deane’s Benton County” with Susan Young from Shiloh Museum. 273-3561.

WE CONNECT  — 3 p.m. Sunday at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Women’s group. omnicenter.org.

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT LAY LEADER TRAINING  — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Four day seminar. Registration required. 751-3043, ext. 228.

CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP  — 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Meets on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of the month. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

KOKOCI CHAPTER OF THE ARKANSAS ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY  — 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Arkansas Archeological Survey building, 2475 N. Hatch Ave. in Fayetteville. “The Seventh Generation O-Gah-Pahs” with Ardina Moore from the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma. Free, public invited.575-3556.

LUNCH AND LEARN: “SLEEP DISORDERS”  — Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. Lunch provided; registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 800-734-2024.

RAZORBACK JUGGLERS  — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. sites.google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub.

FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS  — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30 minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.

JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB  — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 518.

BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS  — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS  — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.

CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES  — 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7 to 10 from 1-2 p.m., ages 11-18 from 2-3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

FOUNDATIONS CLASS  — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 21 at the Center for Spiritual Living in Northwest Arkansas. $20 per class, or $200 for full session. Registration required. Contact Kim at livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP  — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.

COURSE IN MIRACLES  — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

MEDIATION PRACTICE  — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

DHARMA TALK  — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS  — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

SUPPORT GROUPS  — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING  — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.

PILATES CLASSES — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.

HEALING MEDITATION  — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.

NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP  — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES  — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

DINNER CHRISTMAS SHOW  — 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. With Bill Lazenby and Friends. $10, tickets required. 571-2920.

CHRISTMAS PARTY  — 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Cider, carols, bingo, music and more with the City of Fayetteville. 571-2920.

BALANCED BODIES  — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX: 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.

YOGA  — 9 a.m. Mondays and YOGA STRETCH  — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; FUN 2 B FIT  — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I  — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II  — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT  — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP  — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; CARDIO CIRCUIT  — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI  — 10 a.m. Fridays, MEDIATION CIRCLE  — 10 a.m. Mondays; ACRYLIC PAINTS  — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL  — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, WII BOWLING LEAGUE  — 11 a.m. Tuesdays; CANASTA  — 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO  — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 1 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS  — 1 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE  — noon. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS  — For One Book/ One Community due Friday to the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

CALL FOR MEMBERS  — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Phat Tire Bike Shop in Fayetteville. Join Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for mountain bike rides and trail building work days. Contact Phil at philwpenny@gmail.com or check out OORC on Facebook.

CALL FOR PET FOOD  — Through Dec. 20 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Help fill the shelves for Ranger’s Pantry, a city service for furry friends whose owners are down on their luck. faylib.org or 856-7121.

CALL FOR WINTER HOLIDAY PHOTOS OF FAYETTEVILLE  — For the Project Fayetteville Digital Archive collection at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7250.

WINTER CO-ED VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION  — through Dec. 22 to the Parks and Recreation office, 1455 Happy Hollow Road, or mail to 113 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, 72701. Tournament runs Jan. 18-March 7. $250 per team; late registration Dec. 23-Jan. 6, plus $10 more. Seven games and a spot in the tournament played at the Yvonne Richardson Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. AccessFayetteville.org or 444-3474.

“HAIRSPRAY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater. Audition packets available online. For more information call director Ed McClure at 479-906-6546. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST  — Submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: shilohmuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.

“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS  — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK  — Feb. 23-26 at XNA’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.

CALL FOR POETS  — For Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS  — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS  — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY  — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.

ARSAGA’S  — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. “Art for Food: Feeding Northwest Arkansas Through Art” by Bobbie Sue Yeager, 50 percent of proceeds benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, through Jan. 1.

ARSAGA’S  — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.

ARTIFACTS GALLERY  — 184 N. Main St., Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS  — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. “The Poetry of Pastels” by the Ozark Pastel Society through Dec. 16.

BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU  — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS  — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION  — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.

THE COMMON GROUNDS  — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.

CORNER GIFT SHOP  — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY  — 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY  — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND  — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Art for the Holidays” through December.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM  — First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. 5 to 8 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.

THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY  — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. Open Wednesday through Saturdays in November. 879-5987.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY  — An Artists Collective. 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.

JAMMIN JAVA  — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.

LONG GALLERY  — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

MAYAPPLE  — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.

MULLINS LIBRARY  — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.

OZARK FOLKWAYS  — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

OZARK NATURAL FOODS  — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558.

THE PERK  — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.

POOR RICHARD’S ART  — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER  — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

TEATRO SCARPINO  — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE  — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.

ULTRA STUDIOS  — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY  — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. “Untitled/ MF Exhibition” through Wednesday. Works by Megan Williamson through Wednesday.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION  — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR)  — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. “Finer Things: A Juried Contemporary Craft Exhibit” through Monday.

WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE  — 4750 Mission Blvd., Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

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

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER  — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM  — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.

GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM  — 503 Charlotte St. S.E., Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s 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.

PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM  — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2012. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through 2011. “A Daisy of a Christmas” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM  — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Jan. 16.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM  — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE  — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875.

COMING SOON

UUFF HOLIDAY CONCERT  — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville, 901 W. Cleveland St. Swing carols with Claudia Burson Quartet, including Ben Harris. $25. FayettevilleUnitarian.org or 521-8422.

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS WITH LARRY MILLER  — 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$26. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BRIAN KINDER FAMILY CHRISTMAS MUSICAL SHOW  — 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER TIM ERNST  — 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Slide show of his latest book, “Arkansas Portfolio III” ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE ARKANSAS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA  — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. With the Ozark Bronze Handbell Ensemble, The Bella Vista Women’s Chorus, and The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus. $5-$20. ArkansasPhilharmonic.org or 841-4644.

THE NUTCRACKER  — 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With the Moscow Classical Ballet. $32-$46. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV  — 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 17, April 7, May 5, June 2. phunbags.org.

CIVIL WAR TWILIGHT ZONES  — 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Watch the episodes “ Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” “The Passerby,” and “Still Valley” as part of the Beyond Battlefields: Making Sense of the Civil War series. Free. Faylib.org or 856-7000.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM  — 8:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Brush up on the rules of the road and learn defensive driving techniques while you qualify for premium discounts. No test; minimal fee. Contact Ralph Ellis at ralphiel@inbox.com, 871-9117, or 571-2920.

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL  — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WINTER BREAK MOVIE FESTIVAL  — 2 p.m. Dec. 27-30 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Dec. 27: “Cars 2,” Dec. 28: “Smurfs,” Dec. 29: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”, Dec. 30: “Kung Fu Panda 2″. For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

TEEN GAMERS CLUB  — 4 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

SILENT LIBRARY IV: FLASHBACK EDITION  — 5 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Teens silently take on challenges based on news events of the year. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

LAST NIGHT FAYETTEVILLE  — 6 p.m. Dec. 31 on the square in Fayetteville. Artists, actors, musicians, comedians, puppet parade and more. Beer and champagne garden, hog drop, fireworks. Family friendly event. $5-$50. LastNightFayetteville.EventBrite.com.

FIRST DAY HIKE  — 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 1 along Devil’s Den Trail in West Fork. With Park Interpreter Terry. 1.5 mile moderately strenuous hike. ArkansasStateParks.com or 761-3325.

NAPOLEON DEZALDIVAR AND SHANE BEYER ARTISTS RECEPTION  — 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BRIAN REGAN: LIVE IN CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $43.75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“WIT”  — 8 p.m. Jan. 6-7 and 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

MILKSHAKE — 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For kids. 8-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. Jan. 10-12 and Jan. 15, 8 p.m. Jan. 13-14, and 2 p.m. Jan. 14-15 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$69. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

JIM COSGROVE AND THE HICCUPS  — 10 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. “Kid Rocker Extraordinaire” performs. For Kids. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

SYMPHONY OF NORTH ARKANSAS: MASTERWORKS II — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LEWIS BLACK: IN GOD WE RUST — 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$65. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION  — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“DIAL M FOR MURDER”  — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 12-11 and 3 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“HAIRSPRAY” — 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$25. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ANON(YMOUS)    — 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and Feb. 29 through March 3 and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 4-9 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Kiara Pipino. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for university students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.

EKPHRASTIC POETRY SLAM AND FORMAL POETRY COMPETITION  — Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. $3. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE”  — 3 p.m. March 3-4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. For Kids $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

KISS A PIG GALA  — March 3 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. diabetes.org/nwakissapig.

HARMONY: ARKANSAS STORIES, MUSIC AND THEN SOME  — 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH”  — 8 p.m. April 13-14 and April 19-21, and 2 p.m. April 15 andApril 22 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

WASHINGTON CONCERT SERIES  — 6 p.m. April 18 at Washington Elementary School in Fayetteville. Featuring 3 Penny Acre. Also May 16: Shannon Wurst. Benefits school music program. BYO blanket or lawn chair. Food and drinks available. $5, kids are free. 466-6164.

“BOOK OF DAYS”  — 7:30 p.m. April 20-21 and April 26-27, and 3 p.m. April 22 and April 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CABARET — 8 p.m. April 20-21 and April 25-28, and 2 p.m. April 22 and April 29 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Amy Herzberg. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.

“WHY TORTURE IS WRONG, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM”  — 8 p.m. April 27-28 and 2 p.m. April 29 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

SPRING SING  — 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. With the ACO Chorale and Youth Choir. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

MADE IN THE USA  — 3 p.m. May 6 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Pieces by American composers with the Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“GOD OF CARNAGE”  — 8 p.m. June 1-2 and June 7-9, and 2 p.m. June 3 and June 10 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“RANT”  — 8 p.m. June 15-16 and 2 p.m. June 17 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“CHICAGO”  — 8 p.m. July 1-2, Aug. 2-4 and Aug. 9-11, and 2 p.m. July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“OLIVER”  — 7 p.m. May 10-11, 2 and 7 p.m. May 12, and 2 p.m. May 13 at the Rogers Little Theater. Special Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

FIRST THURSDAY RECEPTION   — 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. “Art for the Holidays” exhibition. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534.
ONE NIGHT SHOW AND ARTISTS RECEPTION — 5 to 8 p.m. today at the studio behind The Art Experience, 541 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. “Soma: An Exploration into Architecture and Decay” featuring works by Jeff Bauman, Kaity Davis, Eric Jackson, Luke Knox, Thomas Krapausky, Ashley Lindsey, Justin Luzius, Paul Skains, Ron Watson, and Ven Yates. Parking available next door at Fastenal. facebook.com/somashow.
SCHOLASTIC HOLIDAY BOOK SALE   — Friday through Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
FIRST FRIDAY — 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Featuring works by WWAM!, Women With A Message. OzarkFolkways.org or 634-3791.
BLOCK STREET HOLIDAY ART SALE   — 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at GoodFolk, 229 N. Block St. in Fayetteville. Works by local artists including Don House, Marie Demeroukas, Karen Chotkowski, Michelle Berg-Vogel, Debra DuBois, Susan Shore, Victoria McKinney, Cindy Arsaga, Elizabeth Nevin, Faye Alter, and Vajra Engber. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. debradee@cox.net.
ARTISTS FOR PEACE AT HOME SHOW — 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Tanglewood Branch Beer Company, 1431 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. Holiday gifts, paintings, photography and jewelry by local artists Holly Dupps Ertel, Ray Russell, Ashley King and Trista McVey. 10 percent of proceeds benefit the shelter. ArtistsForPeaceAtHome.vpweb.com.
PRESERVATION SOCIETY TOUR OF HOMES — 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Eureka Springs. With costumed docents to discuss homes and decorations. 253-9582.
MFA EXHIBITION ARTISTS RECEPTION — 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery in Fayetteville. Show runs through Dec. 14. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.
SCHMOOZE JAZZ: MEET THE ARTIST ANAT COHEN — 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville. Fundraiser for Temple Shalom. Contact Gene Tweraser at tweraser@uark.edu or 521-1453.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AND SEASONAL FESTIVITIES

SILVER TEA — Today at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. With the Women of St. James, benefiting Hospice Angels. Reservations required. 253-7333.
CHRISTMAS IN THE OZARKS WITH GRANDMA: FROM THE LAND OF USED-TO-BE — 2 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. A Civil War living history presentation with Linda Doede and John Winkler. For elementary kids and their families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7122.
LIVING WINDOWS — 3 p.m. and LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE — 6 p.m. Friday in downtown Eureka Springs. Costumed characters in windows, and floats, band and more in the parade. 253-8737.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Prairie Grove Battlefield. Period reenactments include cooking, lace making, spinning, weaving, military camp life, drills and more. Free. ArkansasStateParks.com/PrairieGroveBattlefield or 846-2990.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Nadine Baum Studios at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. nwaccc.org or 200-0663.
TRAILSIDE HOLIDAY BAZAAR — Saturday 4p.m. to 8p.m. 546 W. Center St. in the hut beside the bike trail. Karaoke, crafts, happy hour, bicycles and massages.
SANTA — 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 10 at Basin Springs Park in Eureka Springs. 244-5074.
CHRISTMAS IN THE OZARKS WITH GRANDMA — 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY — 6 p.m. Saturday at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Thirty trees decorated by local nonprofit groups. Also free Christmas films and live holiday music Sunday through Dec. 10. 253-9766.
ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET — Monday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. Shop for gifts and support local nonprofit groups. omnicenter.org.
GINGERBREAD DECORATING WORKSHOP — 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.
CHRISTMAS IN EUREKA SPRINGS — Christmas Shows Thursdays through Saturdays through Dec. 10 at the Pine Mountain Theater, and Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 10 at the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down. Candyland Christmas in the Village through Dec. 24 at Pine Mountain Village. Lighted Victorian snow village with antique train sets 2 to 7 p.m. through Christmas at the Inn of the Ozarks. Christmas Festival today through Dec. 12 in the downtown district. Free Christmas Movies for kids 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 at the Gem so adults can shop without their kids. Candles and Carols 5 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 10 at the Queen Anne Mansion with Mrs. Claus reading Christmas stories. eurekasprings.org or 253-7333.

STAGE AND SCREEN

“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” — 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
A CHRISTMAS STORY — 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Dec. 8-10, and 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 11 at the Rogers Little Theater. $7.50-$15. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
SATURDAY MORNING ANIME — 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.
“WIND IN THE WILLOWS” — 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at NWACC’s Shewmaker Center in Bentonville. With the Chamber Ensemble directed by Miles Fish. Free; reservations required. nwaccChamberSingers.org or 619-2237.
“THE SANTALAND DIARIES” BY DAVID SEDARIS — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10 at the UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. For adults. $10; cash bar. CeramicCowProductions.org.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-17, Dec. 22-24, and Dec. 29-31, 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 21, Dec. 24, Dec. 31 through Jan. 1, and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Dec. 18 and Jan. 1 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. No performance Dec. 25. $22-$28. theatre2.org or 443-5600.

WORDS

FAMILY STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Facepainting, crafts, stories and more with University of Arkansas Pi Phi students. faylib.org or 856-7000.
LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT — 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
LIFE WRITERS — 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. shilohmuseum.org or 790-2588.
JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.
PLAYS OF PEACE — A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Reading “A Part of Me Dies.”  Open to the public. omnicenter.org.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Rogers and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935

MUSIC

U OF A SAXOPHONE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE RECITAL — 7:30 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
NILSON MATTA AND BRAZILIAN VOYAGE — 7:30 p.m. today at Second Street Live, 101 N. Second St. in Fort Smith. 719-8783.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT — Saturday at AUD in Eureka Springs. With John Two-Hawks and the Benton County School of the Arts Choir. theaud.com or 253-7788.
KALVIN HENDERSON PERCUSSION RECITAL — 1 p.m., MATTHEW BEACH BASS TROMBONE RECITAL — 3 p.m., EMILY MCPHERSON FLUTE RECITAL — 7 p.m. Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CHORAL “WINTERFEST” — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS” — 4 p.m. Sunday, and UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT WITH MASTER CHORALE AND SCHOLA CANTORUM — 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $5 for each show. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
CARROLL COUNTY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT — 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Aud in Eureka Springs. Popular Christmas songs. Daniel Hodge conducting. Benefits the orchestra’s scholarships for high school musicians. $4-$6. CarrollOrchestra.com.
JOE WILHELM TROMBONE RECITAL — 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
JONES VOICE STUDIO RECITAL — 6 p.m., and GUITAR STUDIO RECITAL — 8 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
KENNY ROGERS CHRISTMAS AND HITS — 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $50-$90. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
KELSEY CRAWFORD AND MARIE ERICKSON FLUTE RECITAL — 7 p.m., and RECITAL IN HONOR OF FRANZ LISZT PERFORMED BY PIANIST OLGA ZELEVINSKAJA — 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
JURA MARGULIS PIANO STUDIO RECITAL — 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Reception to follow. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

LEARNING

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA — 7 p.m. today at the PSNWA Facility, 101 N. Mill St. in Springdale. Holiday potluck dinner. Open to the public. psnwa.org or 417-827-5031.
CHRISTMAS BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. For teens and adults. $45, includes materials for one basket. Registration required. OzarkFolkways.org or 634-3791.
ART CLASSES — at the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. For adults: Creative Saturdays 10 to noon Saturdays. For kids: Charcoal and Pastels 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 12. Ages and costs vary. nwaccc.org or 443-9216.
RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. sites.google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub/.
FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.
JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 518.
BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7-10 from 1-2 p.m., Ages 11-18 from 2-3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

LIBER XV: THE GNOSTIC MASS — Sunday at Rosa Mundi Sanctuary in Durham. Meets first Sunday of the month. solinvictus-oto.org or 966-9827.
FOUNDATIONS CLASS — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 21 at the Center for Spiritual Living in Northwest Arkansas. $20 per class, or $200 for full session. Registration required. Contact Kim at livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.
COURSE IN MIRACLES — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
MEDIATION PRACTICE — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
DHARMA TALK — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.
FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.
SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.
FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.
PILATES CLASSES — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.
HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.
NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

BALANCED BODIES — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX — 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.
FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays; YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays, ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG — 12:30 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Wednesdays; BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

OUTDOORS

BATTLE OF PRAIRIE GROVE RE-ENACTMENT — Today and Friday at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Tours through Union, Confederate and civilian camps, and other period demonstrations. Battle begins at 1 p.m. both days. Free. $5 per vehicle for parking. ArkansasStateParks.com/PrairieGroveBattlefield or 846-2990.
SANTA’S FUN RUN — 8 a.m. Saturday from Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. 244-5074.
HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. SNAP/EBT accepted. Visit with Santa. Fresh seasonal local produce and meats, holiday baked good, handcrafted items and more. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

ENTRIES FOR CHARITY DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT — Through Saturday at hillbilly5k.com. Single elimination tournament with five-person teams. $15 per person; $20 late registration. Tournament starts at noon Dec. 10 at the Immaculate Conception Church Gymnasium, 22 N. 13th St. in Fort Smith. Benefits the Salvation Army Angel Tree. hillbilly5k.com.
CALL FOR WINTER HOLIDAY PHOTOS OF FAYETTEVILLE — For the Project Fayetteville Digital Archive collection at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7250.
WINTER CO-ED VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION — Through Dec. 22 to the Parks and Recreation office, 1455 Happy Hollow Road, or mail to 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, 72701. Tournament runs Jan. 18-March 7. $250 per team; late registration Dec. 23-Jan. 6, plus $10 more. Seven games and a spot in the tournament played at the Yvonne Richardson Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. AccessFayetteville.org or 444-3474.
“HAIRSPRAY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater. Audition packets available online. For more information call director Ed McClure at 479-906-6546. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
LIVE ACTION ROLE PLAY (LARP) — Noon Sundays at Charles J. Finger Park, behind Walmart on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Fayetteville. Historically and fantasy based. Padded weapons used. Participants must be 14 years or older and sign a release. Free. Open to individuals and families. amtgard-eh.com or 318-299-9661.
ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — Submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: shilohmuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.
“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at XNA’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.
CALL FOR POETS — for Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.
ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. “Art for Food: Feeding Northwest Arkansas Through Art” by Bobbie Sue Yeager, 50 percent of proceeds benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, Sunday through Jan. 1.
ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.
ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main, Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. “The Poetry of Pastels” by the Ozark Pastel Society through Dec. 16.
BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.
THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.
CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY — 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.
FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Art for the Holidays” through December.
FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. 5 to 8 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.
THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. Open Wednesday through Saturdays in November. 879-5987.
HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists Collective. 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.
JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.
LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.
MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.
MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.
OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558.
THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.
POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.
ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.
TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.
ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. “untitled/ MF Exhibition” today through Dec. 14. Works by Megan Williamson through Dec. 14.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. “Finer Things: A Juried Contemporary Craft Exhibit” through Dec. 12.
WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM — Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.
GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s 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.
PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2012. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through 2011. “A Daisy of a Christmas” through 2011.
SHILOH MUSEUM OF OZARK HISTORY — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Jan. 16, 2012.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21, 2012.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875.

COMING SOON

DINNER CHRISTMAS SHOW — 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
ANAT COHN — 7 and 9 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$35. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
CHRISTMAS BALL — 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Benefits the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and dancing with the Jack Mitchell Band. 253-9417.
JOE NEAL BOOKSIGNING AND SLIDESHOW — 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Fayetteville author and birders new book “In the Province of Birds”. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
SWEET TREATS TOUR — Dec. 10 at Bed and Breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Sample delicious cookies and other treats (recipes provided) on this self-guided tour. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-cookie-tour.htm.
HANNUKAH FAMILY STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Stories, music, games and more. For kids and families. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7120.
CHARITY DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT — Starting at noon Dec. 10 at the Immaculate Conception Church Gymnasium, 22 N. 13th St. in Fort Smith. Benefits the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Donations encouraged. hillbilly5k.com.
SHREKTASTIC WINTER WHITEOUT — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Winter themed crafts, face painting and a screening of “Shrek The Halls” at 2 p.m. For kids and families. White clothing encouraged. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.
BOBBIE SUE YEAGER ARTISTS RECEPTION — 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover Road, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. 50% of proceeds benefit Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. arsagas.com or 527-0690.
MERRY MUSIC & HOLIDAY CHEER — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS: CHRISTMAS POPS — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With vocal soloists Chantry Dean and Echo Sibley, and debuting the SoNA Singers. $25-$45. SoNAmusic.org, waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
A BROWN BEAR, A MOON AND A CATERPILLAR: TREASURED STORIES BY ERIC CARLE — 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $8-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with UA’s Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays Dec. 11: Choosing Sides; Jan. 15: Making Sense of Shiloh; Feb. 19: The Shape of War; March 18: War and Freedom; April 15: A Savage Conflict/ End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.
BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY — 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the 1866 School House, 306 N.W. Second St. in Bentonville. “Ernie Deane’s Benton County” with Susan Young from Shiloh Museum. 273-3561.
VIDEO UNDERGROUND — 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Showing “A Force More Powerful”. omnicenter.org.
ARKANSAS WINDS HOLIDAY CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Free. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
CHRISTMAS PARTY — 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
DRAMATIC BOOK CLUB — 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also Dec. 19. With Trike Theatre. For Preschoolers Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.
GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKERS — 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville. Performed by the New York City Ballet. $16-$20. malco.com.
ROCK TOWN SLAM — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets in Little Rock. Open to the public. Poets judged on the delivery of written poetry. Poet entry fee is $10, sign up at the door. $5 to listen. 501-541-0681.
MANHATTAN TRANSFER HOLIDAY SHOW — 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $28-$54. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
HOLIDAY COCKTAILS WITH LARRY MILLER — 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$26. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
BRIAN KINDER FAMILY CHRISTMAS MUSICAL SHOW — 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER TIM ERNST — 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Slide show of his latest book, “Arkansas Portfolio III” ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE ARKANSAS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. With the Ozark Bronze Handbell Ensemble, The Bella Vista Women’s Chorus, and The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus. $5-$20. ArkansasPhilharmonic.org or 841-4644.
THE NUTCRACKER — 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With the Moscow Classical Ballet. $32-$46. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
WINTER BREAK MOVIE FESTIVAL — 2 p.m. Dec. 27-30 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.
LAST NIGHT FAYETTEVILLE — 6 p.m. Dec. 31 on the square in Fayetteville. Artists, actors, musicians, comedians, puppet parade and more. Beer and champagne garden, hog drop, fireworks. Family friendly event. $5-$50. LastNightFayetteville.EventBrite.com.
NAPOLEON DEZALDIVAR AND SHANE BEYER ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
BRIAN REGAN: LIVE IN CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $43.75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
“WIT” — 8 p.m. Jan. 6-7 and 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
MILKSHAKE — 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For kids. 8-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
BLUE MAN GROUP  — 7 p.m. Jan. 10-12 and Jan. 15, 8 p.m. Jan. 13-14, and 2 p.m. Jan. 14-15 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$69. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
JIM COSGROVE AND THE HICCUPS — 10 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. “Kid Rocker Extraordinaire” performs. For Kids. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
SYMPHONY OF NORTH ARKANSAS: MASTERWORKS II — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
LEWIS BLACK: IN GOD WE RUST — 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$65. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“DIAL M FOR MURDER” — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 12-11, and 3 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“HAIRSPRAY” — 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$25. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
ANON(YMOUS) — 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and Feb. 29 through March 3, and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 4 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Kiara Pipino. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.

EKPHRASTIC POETRY SLAM AND FORMAL POETRY COMPETITION  — Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. $3. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.

“IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE”  — 3 p.m. March 3-4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. For Kids $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

KISS A PIG GALA — March 3 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. diabetes.org/nwakissapig.

HARMONY: ARKANSAS STORIES, MUSIC AND THEN SOME — 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” — 8 p.m. April 13-14 and April 19-21, and 2 p.m. April 15 and April 22 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

WASHINGTON CONCERT SERIES — 6 p.m. April 18 at Washington Elementary School in Fayetteville. Featuring 3 Penny Acre. Also May 16: Shannon Wurst. Benefits school music program. BYO blanket or lawn chair. Food and drinks available. $5, kids are free. 466-6164.

“BOOK OF DAYS” — 7:30 p.m. April 20-21 and April 26-27, and 3 p.m. April 22 and April 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CABARET — 8 p.m. April 20-21 and April 25-28, and 2 p.m. April 22 and April 29 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Amy Herzberg. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.

“WHY TORTURE IS WRONG, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM” — 8 p.m. April 27-28 and 2 p.m. April 29 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

SPRING SING — 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. With the ACO Chorale and Youth Choir. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

MADE IN THE USA — 3 p.m. May 6 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Pieces by American composers with the Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“GOD OF CARNAGE” — 8 p.m. June 1-2 and June 7-9, and 2 p.m. June 3 and June 10 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“RANT” — 8 p.m. June 15-16 and 2 p.m. June 17 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“CHICAGO” — 8 p.m. July 1-2, Aug. 2-4 and Aug. 9-11, and 2 p.m. July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

“OLIVER” — 7 p.m. May 10-11, 2 and 7 p.m. May 12, and 2 p.m. May 13 at the Rogers Little Theater. Special Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ESSA WINTERFEST FINE ARTS SHOW — Noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Artworks from $25 to $5000. $5 admission is reimbursed on your purchase. 253-5384.
SHAMELESS SEQUIN SOIREE — 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at The Queen Anne Mansion in Eureka Springs. Black tie optional. Benefits Eureka Springs School of the Arts. Advance purchase tickets required. $150 per couple. esartschool.com or 253-5384.
SPAY ARKANSAS BENEFIT — 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Arsaga’s Espresso Cafe, 1852 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Live music with Emily Kaitz, and Shore and Cockram. Silent auction and sale benefiting Spay Arkansas. SpayArkansas.org or 871-4418.
LIGHT OF HOPE — 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers, and noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Springdale Convention Center. Breakfast speakers include KNWA News co-anchor Neile Jones and Kansas City Royals owner/CEO David Glass. Lunch speakers include KNWA Razorback Nation Anchor Aaron Peters and Pat & Willard Walker Charitable Foundation Executive Director Debbie Walker. CASA volunteer Ron Autry will speak at both events. Benefits CASA of NWA. nwacasa.org or 725-2213

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS/ SEASONAL FESTIVITIES

SANTA AND ELVES — 3 p.m. Friday at Basin Springs Park in Eureka Springs. Santa arrives at 5 p.m. to visit with children and give out goodie bags. Santa also available at the park 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. 244-5074.
VILLAGE HOLIDAY LIGHTS — 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs. Christmas music, shopping, decorations, Santa and more. 253-2583.
CHRISTMAS PARADE OF THE OZARKS — 6 p.m. Saturday from the Rodeo Grounds and down Emma Avenue in Springdale. “The Spirit of Christmas.” Floats, bands, and lots of holiday cheer. 756-0464.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE — 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Rogers Historical Museum. Refreshments, crafts and exhibit opening. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.
SILVER TEA — Dec. 1 at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. With the Women of St. James, benefiting Hospice Angels. Reservations required. 253-7333.
GARDENLAND EXPRESS — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Gardens scale trains and refreshments. For kids and families. $4-$12. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
CHRISTMAS IN EUREKA SPRINGS — Christmas Shows Thursdays through Saturdays through Dec. 10 at the Pine Mountain Theater, and Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 10 at the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down. Candyland Christmas in the Village Saturday through Dec. 24 at Pine Mountain Village. Lighted Victorian snow village with antique train sets 2 to 7 p.m. Friday through Christmas at the Inn of the Ozarks. Christmas Festival Dec. 1-12 in the downtown district. Free Christmas Movies for kids 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 at the Gem so adults can shop without their kids. Candles and Carols 5 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at the Queen Anne Mansion with Mrs. Claus reading Christmas stories. eurekasprings.org or 253-7333.

STAGE AND SCREEN

DRAMATIC BOOK CLUB — 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also Dec. 13 and Dec. 19. With Trike Theatre. For Preschoolers Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.
THEATRE SQUARED ARTISTS’ FORUM: “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Ozarks at Large host Kyle Kellams interviews the cast and director of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Sneak preview performance. Free. faylib.org or 856-7250.

WORDS

CHILDREN’S AUTHOR LORI SPENCER — 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Booksigning of her new book, “The Diana Fritallary, Arkansas’s State Butterfly.” bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.
PLAYS OF PEACE: A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Reading “A Part of Me Dies.” Open to the public. omnicenter.org.
ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP — 6:30 p.m. two Mondays a month in Fayetteville. Free; actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. Dates and locations vary. For current information, bob@theatresquared.org or 445-6333.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Rogers and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935

MUSIC

JOHN HARRISON OPERA FOUNDATION SCREENING “THE BARBER OF SEVILLE” — 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
CATALINA BARRAZA VIOLIN RECITAL — 6 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
ANDIE SCHENK CELLO RECITAL — 7:30 p.m. Monday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
EMILY MCPHERSON AND RICHARD BOBO FLUTE AND BASSOON RECITAL — 7 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS INSPIRATIONAL CHORALE — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $5. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
ARNOLD BEZUYEN AND JURA MARGULIS DUO RECITAL — 9 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Reception to follow. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
ARKANSAS TUBA QUARTET CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
U OF A SAXOPHONE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE RECITAL — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
NILSON MATTA AND BRAZILIAN VOYAGE — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Second Street Live, 101 N. Second St. in Fort Smith. 719-8783.

LEARNING

WIRELESS PHONE WORKSHOP — 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Verizon Wireless, 3931 N. Shiloh Drive in Fayetteville. Learn to get the most from your iPhone 4 or other smart phone. Free, regardless of your carrier. VerizonWireless.com/workshops.
TEEN GAMERS CLUB — 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
AFTERSCHOOL WORKSHOPS: INTERNATIONAL KIDS — 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For grades K-5. Free. Registration required three weeks in advance of workshop. faylib.org or 856-7170.
ART CLASSES — At the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. For adults: Creative Saturdays 10 to noon Saturdays. For kids: Charcoal and Pastels 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 12. Ages and costs vary. nwaccc.org or 443-9216.
RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. sites.google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub/.
FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.
JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 518.
BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7-10 from 1-2 p.m., Ages 11-18 from 2-3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

FOUNDATIONS CLASS — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 21 at the Center for Spiritual Living in Northwest Arkansas. $20 per class, or $200 for full session. Registration required. Contact Kim at livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.
COURSE IN MIRACLES — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
MEDIATION PRACTICE — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
DHARMA TALK — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.
FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.
SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.
FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.
PILATES CLASSES — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.
HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.
NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

TWILIGHT BLENDERS — Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
YOGA — 9 a.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
POETRY — 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
BALANCED BODIES — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX: 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.
FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays; YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays, ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Wednesdays; BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

OUTDOORS

BATTLE OF PRAIRIE GROVE RE-ENACTMENT — Dec. 1-2 at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Tours through Union, Confederate and civilian camps, and other period demonstrations. Battle begins at 1 p.m. both days. Free. $5 per vehicle for parking. ArkansasStateParks.com/PrairieGroveBattlefield or 846-2990.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

CHRISTMAS PARADE OF THE OZARKS ENTRIES — Due today. Entries must be in place at 4:45 p.m.; parade starts at 6 p.m. Saturday from the Rodeo Grounds and down Emma Avenue in Springdale. “The Spirit of Christmas” theme. Floats must have lights. Judging categories are Religious, Commercial, and Holiday. No Santas allowed, as he is presented by last year’s winner. 756-0464.
CALL FOR WINTER HOLIDAY PHOTOS OF FAYETTEVILLE — For the Project Fayetteville Digital Archive collection at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7250.
WINTER CO-ED VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION — Through Dec. 22 to the Parks and Recreation office, 1455 Happy Hollow Road, or mail to 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, 72701. Tournament runs Jan. 18-March 7. $250 per team; late registration Dec. 23-Jan. 6, plus $10 more. Seven games and a spot in the tournament played at the Yvonne Richardson Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. AccessFayetteville.org or 444-3474.
“HAIRSPRAY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater. Audition packets available online. For more information call director Ed McClure at 479-906-6546. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — Submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: shilohmuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.
“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at XNA’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.
CALL FOR POETS — for Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.
ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.
ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.
ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main, Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. “The Poetry of Pastels” by the Ozark Pastel Society through Dec. 16.
BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.
THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.
CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY — 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.
FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Tea Time” by Gailen Hudson, “Gravity” by Dana Idlet, and works by Chad Sims, and Luciano Trigos through November.
FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. 5 to 8 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.
THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. Open Wednesday through Saturdays in November. 879-5987.
HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists’ Collective. 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.
JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.
LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.
MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.
MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.
OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558.
THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.
POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.
ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.
TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.
ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. “untitled/ MF Exhibition” Dec. 1-14. Works by Megan Williamson through Dec. 14.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. “Finer Things: A Juried Contemporary Craft Exhibit” through Dec. 12.
WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM — Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.
GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 503 Charlotte St. S.E., Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s 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.
PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2012. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through 2011. “A Daisy of a Christmas” Sunday through 2011.
SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Jan. 16.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875.

COMING SOON

SCHOLASTIC HOLIDAY BOOK SALE — Dec. 2-4 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
CHRISTMAS IN THE OZARKS WITH GRANDMA: FROM THE LAND OF USED-TO-BO — 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Fayetteville Public Library. A Civil War living history presentation with Linda Doede and John Winkler. For elementary kids and their families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7122.
LIVING WINDOWS — 3 p.m. and LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE — 6 p.m. Dec. 2 in downtown Eureka Springs. Costumed characters in windows, and floats, band and more in the parade. 253-8737.
FIRST FRIDAY — 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Featuring works by WWAM!, Women With A Message. OzarkFolkways.org or 634-3791.
BLOCK STREET HOLIDAY ART SALE — 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at GoodFolk, 229 N. Block St. in Fayetteville. Works by local artists including Don House, Marie Demeroukas, Karen Chotkowski, Michelle Berg-Vogel, Debra DuBois, Susan Shore, Victoria McKinney, Cindy Arsaga, Elizabeth Nevin, Faye Alter, and Vajra Engber. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. debradee@cox.net.
“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“A CHRISTMAS STORY” — 7 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 8-10, and 2 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 at the Rogers Little Theater. $7.50-$15. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
SANTA’S FUN RUN — 8 a.m. Dec. 3 from Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. 244-5074.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Prairie Grove Battlefield. Period reenactments include cooking, lace making, spinning, weaving, military camp life, drills and more. Free. ArkansasStateParks.com/PrairieGroveBattlefield or 846-2990.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR — 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Nadine Baum Studios at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. nwaccc.org or 200-0663.
HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. SNAP/EBT accepted. Visit with Santa. Fresh seasonal local produce and meats, holiday baked good, handcrafted items and more. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.
FAMILY STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Facepainting, crafts, stories and more with University of Arkansas Pi Phi students. faylib.org or 856-7000.
CHRISTMAS IN THE OZARKS WITH GRANDMA — 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.
ARTISTS FOR PEACE AT HOME SHOW — 2 to 10 p.m. Dec. 3 at Tanglewood Branch Beer Company, 1431 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. Holiday gifts, paintings, photography and jewelry by local artists Holly Dupps Ertel, Ray Russell, Ashley King, and Trista McVey. 10 percent of proceeds benefit the shelter. ArtistsForPeaceAtHome.vpweb.com.
PRESERVATION SOCIETY TOUR OF HOMES — 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 in Eureka Springs. With costumed docents to discuss homes and decorations. 253-9582.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT — Dec. 3 at AUD in Eureka Springs. With John Two-Hawks and the Benton County School of the Arts Choir. theaud.com or 253-7788.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY — 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Thirty trees decorated by local nonprofit organizations. Also free Christmas films and live holiday music Dec. 4-10. 253-9766.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CHORAL WINTERFEST — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS — 4 p.m. Dec. 4, and UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT WITH MASTER CHORALE AND SCHOLA CANTORUM — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $5 for each show. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
LIBER XV: THE GNOSTIC MASS — Dec. 4 at Rosa Mundi Sanctuary in Durham. Meets first Sunday of the month. solinvictus-oto.org or 966-9827.
CARROLL COUNTY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT — 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Aud in Eureka Springs. Popular Christmas songs. Daniel Hodge conducting. Benefits the orchestra’s scholarships for high school musicians. $4-$6. CarrollOrchestra.com.
KENNY ROGERS CHRISTMAS AND HITS — 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $50-$90. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
GINGERBREAD DECORATING WORKSHOP — 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7000.
MFA EXHIBITION ARTISTS RECEPTION — 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery in Fayetteville. Show runs through Dec. 14. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.
SCHMOOZE JAZZ: MEET THE ARTIST ANAT COHEN — 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville. Fundraiser for Temple Shalom. Contact Gene Tweraser at tweraser@uark.edu or 521-1453.
“THE SANTALAND DIARIES” BY DAVID — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10 at the UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. For adults. $10; cash bar. CeramicCowProductions.org.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-17, Dec. 22-24, and Dec. 29-31, 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 21, Dec. 24, Dec. 31 through Jan. 1, and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Dec. 18 and Jan. 1 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. No performance Dec. 25. $22-$28. theatre2.org or 443-5600.
JURA MARGULIS PIANO STUDIO RECITAL — 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Reception to follow. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
DINNER CHRISTMAS SHOW — 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
ANAT COHN — 7 and 9 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$35. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
CHRISTMAS BALL — 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Benefits the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and dancing with the Jack Mitchell Band. 253-9417.
SWEET TREATS TOUR — Dec. 10 at Bed and Breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Sample delicious cookies and other treats (recipes provided) on this self-guided tour. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-cookie-tour.htm.
HANUKAH FAMILY STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids and families. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7000.
SHREKTASTIC WINTER WHITEOUT — Dec. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Winter themed crafts, face painting and a screening of “Shrek The Halls” at 2 p.m. For kids and families. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 856-7000.
BOBBIE SUE YEAGER ARTISTS RECEPTION — 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. 50 percent of proceeds benefit Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. arsagas.com or 527-0690.
MERRY MUSIC & HOLIDAY CHEER — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS: CHRISTMAS POPS — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With vocal soloists Chantry Dean and Echo Sibley, and debuting the SoNA Singers. $25-$45. SoNAmusic.org, waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
A BROWN BEAR, A MOON AND A CATERPILLAR: TREASURED STORIES BY ERIC CARLE — 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $8-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with UA’s Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays  Dec. 11: Choosing Sides; Jan. 15: Making Sense of Shiloh; Feb. 19: The Shape of War; March 18: War and Freedom; April 15: A Savage Conflict/ End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.
ARKANSAS WINDS HOLIDAY CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Free. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
CHRISTMAS PARTY — 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKERS — 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville. Performed by the New York City Ballet. $16-$20. malco.com.
ROCK TOWN SLAM — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce streets in Little Rock. Open to the public. Poets judged on the delivery of written poetry. Poet entry fee is $10, sign up at the door. $5 to listen. 501-541-0681.

ARTIST MEGAN WILLIAMSON LECTURE — 5:30 p.m. today in room 213 of the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center in Fayetteville. Reception to follow. 575-7987.

WOMEN IN THE ARTS FESTIVAL — 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Arts, crafts, music, performance, gift items, food, and more. Free. omnicenter.org or 935-4422.

NWA BOUTIQUE SHOW — 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale. One-of-a-kind items including home and holiday decor, gourmet food, clothing, children’s items and more. Benefits the Junior League of NWA and local elementary schools. nwaBoutiqueShow.com.

DINNER AND DANCE — 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Live music with Tulsa’s JD and the Dozers. Benefits Meals on Wheels. $10. 571-2920.

THEATRESQUARED GALA FOR EDUCATION — 6:30 p.m. Friday at the New Mermaids Restaurant (formerly Savor), 2217 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Dinner and wine reception, wine raffle and cabaret performance by Chris Crawford. Frank and Sara Sharp to receive the 2011 Arts Advocate Award. Benefits the T2 for Education outreach program. $100 and up. theatre2.org/gala or 445-6333.

FALL ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Wine and Cheese Preview 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. Informal antique appraisal fair Sunday with Carlette Fredrickson Mertes. $10 for three items; proceeds benefit Polio Plus. EurekaSpringsAntiqueShows.com

ROCK & GIVE — 6 p.m. Saturday at Jose’s on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Benefits Youth Strategies, Inc. Live music with Contraband, Catfish Jackson and more. Family friendly free event. YouthStrategies.org or 601-7787.

CHRISTMAS IN EUREKA SPRINGS — Christmas Shows Thursdays through Saturdays through Dec. 10 at the Pine Mountain Theater, and Fridays and Saturdays throughDec. 10 at the Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down. Candyland Christmas in the Village Nov. 26 through Dec. 24 at Pine Mountain Village. Lighted Victorian snow village with antique train sets 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 through Christmas at the Inn of the Ozarks. Christmas Festival Dec. 1-12 in the downtown district. Free Christmas Movies for kids 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 at the Gem so adults can shop without their kids. Candles and Carols 5 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at the Queen Anne Mansion with Mrs. Claus reading Christmas stories. eurekasprings.org or 253-7333.

STAGE AND SCREEN

FREE FLIX BEFORE SIX: “HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2″ — 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

“CINDERELLA” — today through Sunday at Arts Live Theatre, in the Continuing Education Auditorium on the Square in Fayetteville. $8-$12. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

“THE ADDING MACHINE” — 8 p.m. through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Esteban Arevalo Ibanez. PG-13 production. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.

ROCK OF AGES — 7 p.m. today and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$59. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LADY GAGA PRESENTS: THE MONSTER BALL TOUR — 7 to 10 p.m. Monday at the Malco’s Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville and Forts Smith Cinema. Concert film recorded February 21 and 22 at Madison Square Garden in New Your. Rated R. $12.50. malco.com.

WORDS

FOOD FOR FEES — through Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Exchange canned goods and other foods for overdue library fees. Needed items include peanut butter, canned tuna fish or chicken, pork and beans, canned soup or fruit, cereal, and saltine crackers. Each canned or packaged items gets you $1 in current fees waived. Benefits Cooperative Emergency Outreach and Feed Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7101.

CHILDREN’S AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR JIM ARNOSKY READING AND BOOKSIGNING — 6:30 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

“RHYME FROM THE FIELD & FARM” AUTHOR PAULA SISK — 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

TELLERS OF TALES STORYTELLING GROUP —10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. Shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER TIM ERNST — 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Slideshow and book signing with books and calendars for sale. faylib.org or 856-7000.

WOMEN’S OPEN MIC — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Nightbird Books. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR GERALDINE BROOKS —7 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Booksigning to follow. faylib.org or 856-7000.

LIFE WRITERS — 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. shilohmuseum.org or 790-2588.

MUSIC

SONGS IN THE VILLE — 7:30-10 p.m. today at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts with David Starr, Jeep Rosenberg, and Claude “Butch” Morgan. Third Thursdays each month. $10, ages 12 and younger free. uarkballroom.com.

UA TUBA AND EUPHONIUM RECITAL — 7:30 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

MUSIC FACULTY RECITAL — 7 p.m. Friday at the Wal-mart Auditorium at NWACC in Bentonville. With Megan Lewis, Marjorie Taggart, John Garst, David Fountain, Gloria Grilk, and Kerry Johnston. Free. mtaggart1@nwacc.edu or 619-4157.

ALLISON DEAN SOPRANO RECITAL — 8 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

OBOEMANIA! — 2 p.m. Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

LUZ DELPILAR CLARINET RECITAL — 8 p.m. Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

MICHAEL POST TUBA RECITAL — 2 p.m. , and CHASE JONES ALTO SAXOPHONE RECITAL — 6 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYMPHONY BAND AND WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $5. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

CATALINA ORTEGA AND FERNANDO VALENCIA FLUTE AND PERCUSSION RECITAL — 7 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

RECITAL IN HONOR OF FRANZ LISZT PERFORMED BY PIANIST OLGA ZELEVINSKAJA — 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

LEARNING

FILMMAKER’S INSTITUTE: BASIC EDITING — 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. For those interested in entering the Fayetteville Stories Community Film Contest. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

HOLIDAY HARVEST TABLE ARRANGEMENT CLASS — 6 p.m. today at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. $15-$20, includes materials. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER — 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.

WILDERNESS LIVING SKILLS — 4 p.m. Friday through 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center in Colcord, OK. Make shelters, fires, and find waters during this survival training weekend. $95, includes workshop, meals and camping for the weekend. OzarkTrackers.org or 267-0420.

WOOL AND WHEEL HAND SPINNERS — 10 a.m. Saturday at the Heritage Center, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION PROJECT — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

ITALIAN STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Learn basic Italian through stories and games with NWACC professor Valeria Gibertoni and her students. For preschool kids and their families. faylib.org or 856-7000.

SATURDAY MORNING ANIME: — 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

CONTRADANCE TO LIVE MUSIC — 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the VA Auditorium, Building 3 at the VA Medical Center, 1100 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Live music by The Olds 78′s. Snacks available or BYO. $5 suggested donation. Every third Saturday. NWAcontra.org.

ART CLASSES — at the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. For adults: Creative Saturdays 10 to noon Saturdays. For kids: Charcoal and Pastels 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 12. Ages and costs vary. nwaccc.org or 443-9216.

OUTDOORS

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and HOLIDAY MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the Fayetteville square. SNAP/EBT accepted. Fresh seasonal local produce and meats, holiday baked good, handcrafted items and more. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.

GARDENLAND EXPRESS — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 27, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Gardens scale trains and refreshments. For kids and families. $4-$12. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES,VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS FOR CANNED FOOD CAMPOUT — various times today and Friday to pass out “needs” flyers at the Wal-Mart on Joyce Ave. Help Life Sources International fill their pantry. Contact Serina at Serina@LifeSourceInternational.org or 521-4000.

CHRISTMAS PARADE OF THE OZARKS ENTRIES — due

JURA MARGULIS PIANO STUDIO RECITAL — 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Reception to follow. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-17, Dec. 22-24, and Dec. 29-31, 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 21, Dec. 24, Dec. 31 through Jan. 1, and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Dec. 18 and Jan. 1 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. No performance Dec. 25. $22-$28. theatre2.org or 443-5600.

DINNER CHRISTMAS SHOW — 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.