8 Days a week

8 Days A Week, Community

8 Days a week

No Comments 01 September 2010

STAFF PHOTO: RICHARD DAVIS The Chik-Fil-A cow fires the Corn Cannon on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the Ozark Corn Maze in Cave Springs. The mascot sweated out the experience as part of the ribbon cutting event for the site.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4

Special Events
CLOTHESLINE FAIR — 59th annual event, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4-5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6, Prairie Grove Battlefield Park.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5

Art and Music
HEART — 8 p.m. at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $20-$60. downstreamcasino.com or 888-396-7876.

Mind, Body, Spirit
DHARMA TALK — 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

MONDAY, SEPT. 6

Learning
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.

Outdoors
FAYETTEVILLE HORSESHOE PITCHING — late afternoon until dark Mondays at the Walker Park horseshoe pits in Fayetteville. $8-$16 membership per year. Fayetteville Tournaments: July 24, and Aug. 14. arkansashorseshoepitching.com or 871-4948.

Photo: Rachel Birdsell Angelo Yao of South Africa takes a break from leading the drum circle at the Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. The drum circle takes place the first Saturday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7

Art and Music
SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS — 7 p.m. at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Effron White. Free. First Tuesday of each month. Next month: Reese Neal. mountsequoyah.org or 443-4531.

Learning
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.

Mind, Body, Spirit
HEALING MEDITATION — 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Ozark Research Institute. 582-9197 or www.ozarkresearch.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8

Mind, Body, Spirit
SPIRITUAL LIVING GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust Ave., Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9

WAGE THEFT FORUM — panel discussion on wage theft featuring Dr. Stephen Smith, the Rev. Lowell Grisham and deputy prosecutor Matt Durret, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fayetteville.
MILL DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET — featuring live music by 3 Penny Acre at 5:30 p.m., 525 S. School St., Fayetteville.

Art and Music
LUKE BRYAN — 7 p.m. Sept. 9, AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. amptickets.com.

OTHER

Stage and Screen
BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. WaltonArtsCenter.com or 443-5600.
ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $10-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

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

Outdoors
FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Nov. 20 on the Fayetteville Square. Music by Odis Elevator & The Flights this Saturday.
FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in downtown Farmington. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.

Mind, Body, Spirit
FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.
LUNCH AND LEARN — Staying ahead of Chronic Pain: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista, or noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Lunch provided; registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 800-734-2024.
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.

Learning
DANCE LESSONS — Intermediate Plus Line Dance: 6 to 7 p.m., Beginner Line Dancing: 7 to 8 p.m., and Beginner Couples: 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Country Dance Club, 1400 S. Young St. in Springdale. Two-step, double two-step, waltz, cha-cha, and more. Family friendly, nonsmoking. $5 per person. countrydanceclub.org or 751-9845.
EFFECTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION — nine-week course, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Tuesdays starting Aug. 31, Unity of Fayetteville. Reservations needed. 397-2108.
GENEALOGY CLASSES — 10 to 11:15 a.m. Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Senior Center, Fayetteville. Trip to Fayetteville Public Library Genealogy Station on Oct. 18. Free. Register at 571-2920.

Seniors
LIFT WITH FRANCES — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE, LINE DANCING and ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays; BRAIN AEROBICS — 10 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG — 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
BEGINNING LINE DANCING — 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. 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.
FLU SHOTS — 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays beginning Sept. 14, Senior Center, Fayetteville. Free for Medicare card holding seniors. 571-2920.

Auditions, Call For Entries, Volunteers
WORKS FOR “THE ART OF SURVIVAL 2011” — Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute calendar due Aug. 31. For entry form and information, carti.com.
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY’S BLUES CHALLENGE — submit CD or website link along with photo by Sept. 10 for Blues Challenge competition, to be held Sept. 30. Send to Ozark Blues Society, 38 Merritt Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714 or webmaster@ozarkbluessociety.org.
OZARK QUILT FAIR — Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.
DELTA EXHIBITION — due Sept. 13. Annual show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20. Open to artists born in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, delta@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.
TOYS DESIGNED BY ARTISTS EXHIBITION — Annual show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20, 2011. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, toys@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.
WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Compete in amateur or professional categories in the first ever cheese dip championship Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Register online at cheesedip.net.
FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — for a street sidewalk art program to take place during First Thursday on the Square in downtown Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.
SCREENPLAYS FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST — due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.
MOVIES FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST — due Jan. 1 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmakers age 18 and younger, please submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For full details, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

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.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas Friday through Sept. 10.
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 in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Works by Nora Ruth Hall and Jeffery Holcomb through Aug. 27.
CITIZENS BANK GALLERY — 116 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove. 790-0342 or 846-2738. Contemporary ceramics, sculpture, paintings, prints, photography and gifts.
THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Window decorations by The New School student artists of Christina Mariatti throughout 2010.
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. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through Aug. 29.
DDP GALLERY — 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.
FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Works by Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore and Shift Gallery of Seattle, Wash., exchange through August.
FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY — 3996 Frontage Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. foursquarefineart.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.
HEARTWOOD GALLERY — 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.
JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY — 318 S. First St., Rogers. JulieWaitDesigns.com or 631-8706. Watercolors by Beth Woessner Monday through Sept. 14. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Friday.
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.
THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.
POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Works by Helen Thomas and Hank Barnes through August.
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 — 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. terrastudios.com or 800-255-8995. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations. Home of the original Bluebird of Happiness.
ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 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. 236-1667. “Leaving a mark: en el barro Dejando la marca: in clay” through Sept. 18.

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. “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf” and “Degrees of Density: Selections from the Flatfiles of the Kentler International Drawing Space” through Aug. 22.
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. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.
SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up” on clothing finery, through Jan. 22. “Answering the Call,” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Down By The Old Mill Stream,” photo exhibit of area grist mills, through Dec. 18.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Jr., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875. “Backyard Science” through September.

COMING SOON

KEVIN WELCH — 8 p.m., Sept. 10, GoodFolk Productions, 229 N. Block St., Fayetteville. $15. 521-1812 or www.goodfolk.org.
WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 10-11, Pine Village Shopping Center, Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734.
“SEEING STARS IN DIXIE” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 17-18, and 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
POWER OF THOUGHT — five full-day classes on using focused thought to create positive change, Sept. 10-14, Ozark Research Institute, Fayetteville. 582-9197 or www.ozarkresearch.org.
OZARK HARVEST FOOD FESTIVAL — promoting local food production and consumption with delicacies prepared by on-site local chefs, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 11, Fayetteville square.
PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 7:30 p.m., Uark Ballroom, Fayetteville. $5. Cash bar.
WILLY WONKA AUDITIONS — for ages 7-18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 11 and 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 12, Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
CHEF’S CHOICE COOKBOOK — for sale 7 a.m. to noon, Sept. 11, Fayetteville Farmers’ Market on the square. Proceeds benefit Fayetteville Meals on Wheels.
WE REMEMBER — programs by the Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association, 1 to 3:15 p.m., Sept. 11, Town Center, Fayetteville. 751-7125.
PUPPET CLASS — Saturdays beginning Sept. 11 at The Art Experience, 641 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. Make a puppet for Puppets in the Park on Oct. 9. kjo_ann@hotmail.com or 442-0557.
OZARK QUILT FAIR — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.
ASTRONOMY PROGRAM — 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.
TERRA STUDIOS FREE FALL MUSIC FEST — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 grand opening Bluebird of Happiness Gallery, Durham, five miles past Elkins. 10:30 a.m. children’s show with Marshall Mitchell. Candy Lee Long at noon. Pope County Bootleggers 1:30 p.m. 3 Penny Acre 3 p.m. Strange Heroes 4:30 p.m. 800-255-8995.
DESPERATE HOUSECATS & DUBIOUS DOGS — benefiting Spay Arkansas, 5 to 8 p.m., Sept. 11, Whole Earth Organic Lounge, Fayetteville. Silent acution. Live music with Candy Lee and Susan Shore. Vegan dinner for $5. www.spayarkansas.org or 442-7472.
CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASS — ages 7-12, noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 11, Nibbles Academy of Cooking, Fayetteville.Ages 7-12. $25. Register at 966-4499 or 601-6429.
BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY — 2:30 p.m., Sept. 12, Conference Centre at Compton Gardens, Bentonville. 273-3890.
SUSAN WERNER — 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
BRET MICHAELS — 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25-$100. amptickets.com.
CHEFS IN THE GARDEN — samplings from local restaurants, live music, silent auction. 6 to 8 p.m., Sept. 16, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. $35 in advance, $45 at event. www.bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL TOUR — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sept. 17, University of Arkansas Global Campus, 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. $14. fayettevillebanff.com or 879-6386.
MEALS ON WHEEL POKER RUN — Sept. 18 in Northwest Arkansas. Benefits Springdale and Fayetteville Meals on Wheels. 751-1521.
“WEEKEND RETREAT” AUTHOR BRENDA HYSLIP — Sept. 18 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
GUMBO YA YA! — cook-off and festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Joseph’s, Fayetteville. Music, vendors, kid’s activities, power tool drag racing, creole beer and wine garden. $5, $2 for children younger than 10. 871-0376 or www.ozarkgumbo.weebly.com.
KENNY G — Sept. 19, Walton Arts Center. 443-5600 or www.waltonartscenter.com.
TEQUILA TASTING — 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Ambassador Jennifer Muenzenmayer. $75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING — 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Artist demonstrations, works for sale, Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.
BANNED BOOK WEEK — Sept. 25-Oct. 2 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
“CHARLOTTE’S WEB” — 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
EUREKAPALOOZA — music festival, Sept. 25, benefiting Clear Spring School, noon until after dark, Lake Leatherwood City Park, Eureka Springs. Featuring The Ariels, Kory Montgomery Band, Cool Clear Water, David Singleton, Fossils of Ancient Robots, Honky Suckle and more. $15, free for children younger than 12. 253-7888 or www.eurekapalooza.com.
ANNUAL BRIDAL EVENT — 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 26, John Q. Hammons Convention Center, Rogers. Showcase of vendors. Grand giveaway, doorprizes and a runway fashion show. Tickets available at the door. Doors open at noon.
“THE FLUORIDE DECEPTION” — film, 2 p.m., Walker Room, Fayetteville Public Library. 444-7571.
CITIZEN COPE — 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.
EASTON CORBIN — 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$30. amptickets.com.
OZARK BLUES SOCIETY’S BLUES CHALLENGE — 2 to 7 p.m., Sept. 30, Crown Royal Stage, Northwest Arkansas Mall. www.ozarkbluessociety.org.
AMERICAN GIRLS FASHION SHOW — Oct. 1-3 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
PAT TRAVERS & RICK DERRINGER — 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$50. amptickets.com.
THE BLACK CROWES — 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.
“BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIERS OF DISEASE” — 2 p.m., Oct. 3, Walker Room, Fayetteville Public Library. 444-7571.
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER: GREAT QUINTETS — 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
TIERNEY SUTTON BAND — 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
HEALING EXPO — three-day alternative healing event, Oct. 8-10, Retreat at Sky Ridge, Eureka Springs. Each workshop has its own fee and prices vary. An expo ticket (three days for $25 online or $35 at the door) must be purchased with or before workshop tickets. www.healingpathexpo.com or 479-981-3911.
WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. cheesedip.net.
OMARA PORTUONDO: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION — 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
PEA RIDGE MULE JUMP — 22nd annual event. Oct. 9, Pea Ridge High School. 7:30 a.m. 5k run. 9 a.m. opening ceremonies. 903-1520 or www.pea-ridge-ar.com/mulejump.
GINA FERRARA — Oct. 15 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
STEP OUT 5K WALK/RUN and TOUR DE CURE BIKE RIDE — Oct. 16 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. diabetes.org/nwastepout, diabetes.org/nwatour.
“GIGGLE, GIGGLE QUACK” — 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $9-$17. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
“THE COLOR PURPLE” — 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$73. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
LARRY SHUE’S “THE FOREIGNER” — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30, and 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL” — 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 27-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 at the University Theater in Fayetteville. Free-$14. uark.edu/~drama or 575-4752.
ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JONATHAN BLISS — 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$55. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
WRITING WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71 in Winslow. With author Velda Brotherton on story telling from experiences versus from imagination. $25, registration required. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
TREY MCINTYRE PROJECT — 8 p.m., Nov. 5, Walton Arts Center. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
KENNY BARRON TRIO — with David Sanchez, 8 p.m., Nov. 6, Walton Arts Center. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail rdavis@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

8 Days A Week

8 Days A Week, Community

8 Days A Week

No Comments 26 August 2010

THURSDAY, AUG. 26

Special Events

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m., Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

RAZORBASH — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Union Mall in front of Arkansas Union, University of Arkansas.

Words

TEEN BOOK CLUB — 4 p.m. at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Meets fourth Thursdays. “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Learning

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

Music

WE SING TO HIM — recital with Janice Yoes, vocalist, and Mark Smidt, pianist, 7:30 p.m., Stella Boyle Smith Fine Arts Concert Hall, University of Arkansas.

Art

ART TALK — Gregory Moore on “Reclaimed Surfaces” and Leilani Law on “Continental Shift,” 6:30 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, 1 E. Center St. B-200. 925-8862 or www.fayettevilleunderground.com.

Mind, Body, Spirit

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

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

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

Special Events

VW WEEKEND — Volkswagon vehicles, through Aug. 29, Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com or 253-9768.

“LEAVING A MARK” ARTISTS RECEPTION — 5 to 8 p.m., sUgAR Gallery, 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. 236-1667.

OZARK NATURE CONNECTION SERIES — Art of Wandering: Knowing Your Plants and Finding Your Way: 4 p.m. Aug. 27 to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center in Colcord, Okla. Seven-part series, one weekend a month through December. Ecological Indicators: Reading the Ecological Landscape: Sept. 24-26; Art of Mentoring: Wisdom of Our Ancestors: October; Earth Living Skills: Surviving with Style: Nov. 26-28; Beyond Birding: Messengers of the Wilderness: Dec. 17-19. Registration required. $95-$595, includes food and camping. ozarktrackers.org.

Stage and Screen

ARTS LIVE THEATRE ALTY AWARDS — 7 p.m., UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. $10. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE — dusk, Lewis Soccer Fields in Fayetteville. Free. accessfayetteville.org or 444-3471.

“TWELVE” BENEFIT SCREENING — through Sept. 7, Fiesta Square 16, Fayetteville. A Joel Schumacher film about wealthy youth ensnared in the Manhattan drug trade. $2 passes benefit Youth Bridge. www.12-themovie.com or www.youthbridge.com or www.hannoverhouse.com.

Words

“SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS — 7 to 8 p.m., Nightbird Books, Dickson Street, Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Music

BACKYARD BLUEGRASS — Lonesome Road, 7 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Free. www.bgozarks.org.

AUSTIN LOUNGE LIZARDS — 8 p.m., GoodFolk Productions, 229 N. Block St., Fayetteville. $20. 521-1812 or www.goodfolk.org.

FATTY LUMPKIN — 6:30 p.m., Sound Warehouse, Fayetteville.

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Special Events

ACO CASINO NIGHT POKER TOURNAMENT — 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. $25-$75. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Learning

TOTAL WOMAN WORKSHOP & LUNCHEON — 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Clarion Inn, Fayetteville. $25. 601-1443, 521-8188 or faybpw@hotmail.com. Proceeds go to Othelia Paul Memorial Scholarship.

Auditions, Call For Entries, Volunteers

COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN NATIONAL TALENT CONTEST — 2 p.m., Pine Mountain Theater, Eureka Springs. $10.

VOLUNTEER ROUND-UP OPEN HOUSE — informal meet and greet, 2 to 4 p.m., Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12. terry.elder@arkansas.gov or 789-5009.

Museums

OZARK WIRELESS SOCIETY — 10 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale. 750-8165.

SUNDAY, AUG. 29

Music

FAYETTEVILLE ROOTS FESTIVAL — at Greenhouse Grille, featuring 3 Penny Acre, The Honey Dewdrops, Anthony Da Costa, Raina Rose, John Elliott, Nora Jane Struthers, Doug and Telisha Williams, Shannon Wurst, David Glaser, Johann Wagner, Ryan Spearman, Effron White and Charile Roth. Free preview from 10:30 to 2 p.m. during brunch. Show starts at 5 p.m. Advance tickets $22, at the door $25. www.wix.com/3pennyacre/3pennyacre

Stage and Screen

“MICHAEL” — free movie, 8:30 p.m., Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket.

Mind, Body, Spirit

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9 a.m. music, 9:15 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. coffee hour, United Campus Ministries Building, Fayetteville.

DHARMA TALK — 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

Outdoors

BOUNTIFUL BUTTERFLIES — program and garden walk with Dr. Rita Littrell, 1 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. $20 family of four. www.bgozarks.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 30

Stage and Screen

“CITIZEN ARCHITECT: SAMUEL MOCKBEE AND THE SPIRIT OF THE RURAL STUDIO” — screening and lecture, 5:30 p.m., Giffels Auditorium, Old Main, University of Arkansas. Co-producers Sam Wainwright Douglas and Jack Sanders will attend and speak. Free, limited seating. citizenarchitectfilm.com or 575-4704.

Learning

WOMEN’S BICYCLE REPAIR WORKSHOP — 1 to 7 p.m., Bike City Recyclery, Fayetteville. Monthly DIY workshop for women who would like to learn bicycle repair or maintenance. Free, donations accepted. bikecityrecyclery.org or 521-2020.

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.

Outdoors

FAYETTEVILLE HORSESHOE PITCHING — late afternoon until dark Mondays at the Walker Park horseshoe pits in Fayetteville. $8-$16 membership per year. Fayetteville Tournaments: July 24, and Aug. 14. arkansashorseshoepitching.com or 871-4948.

TUESDAY, AUG. 31

Learning

LIFE DRAWING SUPER SESSIONS  — Saturdays from Sept. 11 to Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 501 W. Whillock St., Fayetteville. $50 fee covers all sessions, pay by Tuesday, Aug. 31. 575-0594.

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.
SEE 8 DAYS ON 5
8 DAYS Continued From 4

MINIATURE BOOK EDITION & EXCHANGE — class limited to 12 participants, 6 to 9 p.m., Little Mountain Bindery, Fayetteville. $130. Classes also held Sept. 7, 14 and 21. 587-0238 or info@littlemountainbindery.com.

Seniors

BEGINNING LINE DANCING — 9 a.m. Tuesdays starting in September at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

Mind, Body, Spirit

HEALING MEDITATION — 7:30 p.m., Ozark Research Institute. 582-9197 or www.ozarkresearch.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1

Mind, Body, Spirit

SPIRITUAL LIVING GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust Ave., Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 2

Music

STS9, GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY — Arkansas Music Pavilion, Fayetteville. $23. 616-6323 or www.arkansasmusicpavillion.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3

Special Events

WHEELS ART & MUSIC — benefiting Safe Routes to School program, 7 to 9 p.m., Omni Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology. Silent art auction from contributors, including Emily Kaitz, JoAnn Kaminsky, Cindy Arsaga, Effron White, Kelly Mulhollan, Donna Stjerna and more. Live music. www.bconwa.com or exequals@hotmail.com.

Stage and Screen

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS” — TheatreSquared presentation, Sept. 3-19, Nadine Baum Studios, Fayetteville. 571-2728 or theatre2.org.

Music

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED, RECKLESS KELLY — AMP, Fayetteville. 616-6323 or www.arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4

Special Events

CLOTHESLINE FAIR — 59th annual event, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4-5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6, Prairie Grove Battlefield Park.

OTHER

Words

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

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.

Outdoors

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Nov. 20 on the Fayetteville Square. Music by Odis Elevator & The Flights this Saturday.

FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in downtown Farmington. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.

Richard Davis 8/20/10 ADULT KICKBALL — through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8330.Mind, Body, Spirit

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

LUNCH AND LEARN — Staying ahead of Chronic Pain: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista, or noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Lunch provided; registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 800-734-2024.

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.

Learning

DANCE LESSONS — Intermediate Plus Line Dance: 6 to 7 p.m., Beginner Line Dancing: 7 to 8 p.m., and Beginner Couples: 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Country Dance Club, 1400 S. Young St. in Springdale. Two-step, double two-step, waltz, cha-cha, and more. Family friendly, nonsmoking. $5 per person. countrydanceclub.org or 751-9845.

EFFECTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION — nine-week course, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Tuesdays starting Aug. 31, Unity of Fayetteville. Reservations needed. 397-2108.

Seniors

LIFT WITH FRANCES — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE, LINE DANCING and ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays; BRAIN AEROBICS — 10 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG — 12:30 p.m. Thursdays,
8 DAYS Continued From 5

BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. 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, Call For Entries, Volunteers

WORKS FOR “THE ART OF SURVIVAL 2011” — Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute calendar due Aug. 31. For entry form and information, carti.com.

OZARK BLUES SOCIETY’S BLUES CHALLENGE — submit CD or website link along with photo by Sept. 10 for Blues Challenge competition, to be held Sept. 30. Send to Ozark Blues Society, 38 Merritt Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714 or webmaster@ozarkbluessociety.org.

OZARK QUILT FAIR — Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

DELTA EXHIBITION — due Sept. 13. Annual show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20. Open to artists born in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, delta@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.

TOYS DESIGNED BY ARTISTS EXHIBITION — Annual show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20, 2011. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, toys@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Compete in amateur or professional categories in the first ever cheese dip championship to be Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Register online at cheesedip.net.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — for a street sidewalk art program to take place during First Thursday on the Square in downtown Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.

SCREENPLAYS FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST — due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

MOVIES FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST — due Jan. 1 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmakers age 18 and younger, please submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For full details, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas Friday through Sept. 10.

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 in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Works by Nora Ruth Hall and Jeffery Holcomb through Aug. 27.

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

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Window decorations by The New School student artists of Christina Mariatti throughout 2010.

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. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through Aug. 29.

DDP GALLERY — 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.

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

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Works by Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore and Shift Gallery of Seattle, Wash., exchange through August.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY — 3996 Frontage Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. foursquarefineart.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — 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.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY — 318 S. First St., Rogers. JulieWaitDesigns.com or 631-8706. Watercolors by Beth Woessner Monday through Sept. 14. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Friday.

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.

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

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Works by Helen Thomas and Hank Barnes through August.

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 — 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. terrastudios.com or 800-255-8995. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations. Home of the original Bluebird of Happiness.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 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. 236-1667. “Leaving a mark: en el barro Dejando la marca: in clay” through Sept. 18.

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. “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf” and “Degrees of Density: Selections from the Flatfiles of the Kentler International Drawing Space” through Aug. 22.

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.
SEE 8 DAYS ON 7
8 DAYS Continued From 6

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

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up” on clothing finery, through Jan. 22. “Answering the Call,” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Down By The Old Mill Stream,” photo exhibit of area grist mills, through Dec. 18.

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

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

Coming Soon

BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. WaltonArtsCenter.com or 443-5600.

STS9 AND GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY — 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $23. amptickets.com.

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED AND RECKLESS KELLY — 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $10-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR — Sept. 4-6 at Battlefield Park in Prairie Grove. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

HEART — 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $20-$60. downstreamcasino.com or 888-396-7876.

SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS — 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Effron White. Free. First Tuesday of each month. Next month: Reese Neal. mountsequoyah.org or 443-4531.

LUKE BRYAN — 7 p.m. Sept. 9, AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. amptickets.com.

KEVIN WELCH — 8 p.m., GoodFolk Productions, 229 N. Block St., Fayetteville. $15. 521-1812 or www.goodfolk.org.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Pine Village Shopping Center in Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734.

“SEEING STARS IN DIXIE” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 17-18, and 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

POWER OF THOUGHT — five full-day classes on using focused thought to create positive change, Ozark Research Institute, Fayetteville. 582-9197 or www.ozarkresearch.org.

PUPPET CLASS — Saturdays beginning Sept. 11 at The Art Experience, 641 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. Make a puppet for Puppets in the Park on Oct. 9. kjo_ann@hotmail.com or 442-0557.

OZARK QUILT FAIR — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM — 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

TERRA STUDIOS FREE FALL MUSIC FEST — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 grand opening Bluebird of Happiness Gallery, Durham, five miles past Elkins. 10:30 a.m. children’s show with Marshall Mitchell. Candy Lee Long at noon. Pope County Bootleggers 1:30 p.m. 3 Penny Acre 3 p.m. Strange Heroes 4:30 p.m. 800-255-8995.

DESPERATE HOUSECATS & DUBIOUS DOGS — benefiting Spay Arkansas, 5 to 8 p.m., Sept. 11, Whole Earth Organic Lounge, Fayetteville. Silent acution. Live music with Candy Lee and Susan Shore. Vegan dinner for $5. www.spayarkansas.org or 442-7472.

CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASS — ages 7-12, noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 11, Nibbles Academy of Cooking, Fayetteville.Ages 7-12. $25. Register at 966-4499 or 601-6429.

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY — 2:30 p.m., Sept. 12, Conference Centre at Compton Gardens, Bentonville. 273-3890.

SUSAN WERNER — 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BRET MICHAELS — 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25-$100. amptickets.com.

CHEFS IN THE GARDEN — samplings from local restaurants, live music, silent auction. 6 to 8 p.m., Sept. 16, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. $35 in advance, $45 at event. www.bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL TOUR — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sept. 17, University of Arkansas Global Campus, 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. $14. fayettevillebanff.com or 879-6386.

MEALS ON WHEEL POKER RUN — Sept. 18 in Northwest Arkansas. Benefits Springdale and Fayetteville Meals on Wheels. 751-1521.

“WEEKEND RETREAT” AUTHOR BRENDA HYSLIP — Sept. 18 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

GUMBO YA YA! — cook-off and festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Joseph’s, Fayetteville. Music, vendors, kid’s activities, power tool drag racing, creole beer and wine garden. $5, $2 for children younger than 10. 871-0376 or www.ozarkgumbo.weebly.com.

KENNY G — Sept. 19, Walton Arts Center. 443-5600 or www.waltonartscenter.com.

TEQUILA TASTING — 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Ambassador Jennifer Muenzenmayer. $75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING — 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Artist demonstrations, works for sale, Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

BANNED BOOK WEEK — Sept. 25-Oct. 2 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB” — 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

EUREKAPALOOZA — music festival benefiting Clear Spring School, noon until after dark, Lake Leatherwood City Park, Eureka Springs. Featuring The Ariels, Kory Montgomery Band, Cool Clear Water, David Singleton, Fossils of Ancient Robots, Honky Suckle and more. $15, free for children younger than 12. 253-7888 or www.eurekapalooza.com.

ANNUAL BRIDAL EVENT — 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 26, John Q. Hammons Convention Center, Rogers. Showcase of vendors. Grand giveaway, doorprizes and a runway fashion show. Tickets available at the door. Doors open at noon.

CITIZEN COPE — 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

EASTON CORBIN — 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$30. amptickets.com.

OZARK BLUES SOCIETY’S BLUES CHALLENGE — 2 to 7 p.m., Sept. 30, Crown Royal Stage, Northwest Arkansas Mall. www.ozarkbluessociety.org.

AMERICAN GIRLS FASHION SHOW — Oct. 1-3 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

PAT TRAVERS & RICK DERRINGER — 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$50. amptickets.com.

THE BLACK CROWES — 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER: GREAT QUINTETS — 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TIERNEY SUTTON BAND — 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

HEALING EXPO — three-day alternative healing event, Oct. 8-10, Retreat at Sky Ridge, Eureka Springs. Each workshop has its own fee and prices vary. An expo ticket (three days for $25 online or $35 at the door) must be purchased with or before workshop tickets. www.healingpathexpo.com or 479-981-3911.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. cheesedip.net.

OMARA PORTUONDO: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION — 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PEA RIDGE MULE JUMP — 22nd annual event. Oct. 9, Pea Ridge High School. 7:30 a.m. 5k run. 9 a.m. opening ceremonies. 903-1520 or www.pea-ridge-ar.com/mulejump.

GINA FERRARA — Oct. 15 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
STEP OUT 5K WALK/RUN and TOUR DE CURE BIKE RIDE — Oct. 16 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. diabetes.org/nwastepout, diabetes.org/nwatour.

“GIGGLE, GIGGLE QUACK” — 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $9-$17. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“THE COLOR PURPLE” — 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$73. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LARRY SHUE’S “THE FOREIGNER” — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30, and 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL” — 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 27-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 at the University Theater in Fayetteville. Free-$14. uark.edu/~drama or 575-4752.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JONATHAN BLISS — 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$55. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WRITING WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71 in Winslow. With author Velda Brotherton on story telling from experiences versus from imagination. $25, registration required. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

TREY MCINTYRE PROJECT — 8 p.m., Nov. 5, Walton Arts Center. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

KENNY BARRON TRIO — with David Sanchez, 8 p.m., Nov. 6, Walton Arts Center. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail rdavis@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

Walls made of recycled tires line the sides of Yancey Chapel in Sawyerville, Ala. The structure is one of the pieces featured in the documentary “Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio.” The documentary will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 in Giffels Auditorium of Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus.

8 Days A Week, Uncategorized

8 Days a Week

No Comments 26 August 2010

TODAY

Special Events

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m., Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

RAZORBASH — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Union Mall in front of Arkansas Union, University of Arkansas.

Words

TEEN BOOK CLUB — 4 p.m. at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Meets fourth Thursdays. “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Learning

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

Music

WE SING TO HIM — recital with Janice Yoes, vocalist, and Mark Smidt, pianist, 7:30 p.m., Stella Boyle Smith Fine Arts Concert Hall, University of Arkansas.

Art

ART TALK — Gregory Moore on “Reclaimed Surfaces” and Leilani Law on “Continental Shift,” 6:30 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, 1 E. Center St. B-200. 925-8862 or www.fayettevilleunderground.com.

Mind, Body, Spirit

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

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

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

Special Events

VW WEEKEND — Volkswagon vehicles, through Aug. 29, Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com or 253-9768.

“LEAVING A MARK” ARTISTS RECEPTION — 5 to 8 p.m., sUgAR Gallery, 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. 236-1667.

OZARK NATURE CONNECTION SERIES — Art of Wandering: Knowing Your Plants and Finding Your Way: 4 p.m. Aug. 27 to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center in Colcord, Okla. Seven-part series, one weekend a month through December. Ecological Indicators: Reading the Ecological Landscape: Sept. 24-26; Art of Mentoring: Wisdom of Our Ancestors: October; Earth Living Skills: Surviving with Style: Nov. 26-28; Beyond Birding: Messengers of the Wilderness: Dec. 17-19. Registration required. $95-$595, includes food and camping. ozarktrackers.org.

Stage and Screen

ARTS LIVE THEATRE ALTY AWARDS — 7 p.m., UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. $10. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE — dusk, Lewis Soccer Fields in Fayetteville. Free. accessfayetteville.org or 444-3471.

“TWELVE” BENEFIT SCREENING — through Sept. 7, Fiesta Square 16, Fayetteville. A Joel Schumacher film about wealthy youth ensnared in the Manhattan drug trade. $2 passes benefit Youth Bridge. www.12-themovie.com or www.youthbridge.com or www.hannoverhouse.com.

Words

“SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS — 7 to 8 p.m., Nightbird Books, Dickson Street, Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Music

BACKYARD BLUEGRASS — Lonesome Road, 7 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Free. www.bgozarks.org.

AUSTIN LOUNGE LIZARDS — 8 p.m., GoodFolk Productions, 229 N. Block St., Fayetteville. $20. 521-1812 or www.goodfolk.org.

FATTY LUMPKIN — 6:30 p.m., Sound Warehouse, Fayetteville.

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Special Events

ACO CASINO NIGHT POKER TOURNAMENT — 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. $25-$75. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Learning

TOTAL WOMAN WORKSHOP & LUNCHEON — 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Clarion Inn, Fayetteville. $25. 601-1443, 521-8188 or faybpw@hotmail.com. Proceeds go to Othelia Paul Memorial Scholarship.

Auditions, Call For Entries, Volunteers

COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN NATIONAL TALENT CONTEST — 2 p.m., Pine Mountain Theater, Eureka Springs. $10.

VOLUNTEER ROUND-UP OPEN HOUSE — informal meet and greet, 2 to 4 p.m., Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12. terry.elder@arkansas.gov or 789-5009.

Museums

OZARK WIRELESS SOCIETY — 10 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale. 750-8165.

SUNDAY, AUG. 29

Music

FAYETTEVILLE ROOTS FESTIVAL — at Greenhouse Grille, featuring 3 Penny Acre, The Honey Dewdrops, Anthony Da Costa, Raina Rose, John Elliott, Nora Jane Struthers, Doug and Telisha Williams, Shannon Wurst, David Glaser, Johann Wagner, Ryan Spearman, Effron White and Charile Roth. Free preview from 10:30 to 2 p.m. during brunch. Show starts at 5 p.m. Advance tickets $22, at the door $25. www.wix.com/3pennyacre/3pennyacre

Stage and Screen

“MICHAEL” — free movie, 8:30 p.m., Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs. Bring lawn chair or blanket.

Mind, Body, Spirit

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9 a.m. music, 9:15 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. coffee hour, United Campus Ministries Building, Fayetteville.

DHARMA TALK — 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

Outdoors

BOUNTIFUL BUTTERFLIES — program and garden walk with Dr. Rita Littrell, 1 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. $20 family of four. www.bgozarks.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 30

Stage and Screen

“CITIZEN ARCHITECT: SAMUEL MOCKBEE AND THE SPIRIT OF THE RURAL STUDIO” — screening and lecture, 5:30 p.m., Giffels Auditorium, Old Main, University of Arkansas. Co-producers Sam Wainwright Douglas and Jack Sanders will attend and speak. Free, limited seating. citizenarchitectfilm.com or 575-4704.

Learning

WOMEN’S BICYCLE REPAIR WORKSHOP — 1 to 7 p.m., Bike City Recyclery, Fayetteville. Monthly DIY workshop for women who would like to learn bicycle repair or maintenance. Free, donations accepted. bikecityrecyclery.org or 521-2020.

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.

Outdoors

FAYETTEVILLE HORSESHOE PITCHING — late afternoon until dark Mondays at the Walker Park horseshoe pits in Fayetteville. $8-$16 membership per year. Fayetteville Tournaments: July 24, and Aug. 14. arkansashorseshoepitching.com or 871-4948.

TUESDAY, AUG. 31

Learning

LIFE DRAWING SUPER SESSIONS — Saturdays from Sept. 11 to Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 501 W. Whillock St., Fayetteville. $50 fee covers all sessions, pay by Tuesday, Aug. 31. 575-0594.

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.

SEE 8 DAYS ON 5

8 DAYS Continued From 4

MINIATURE BOOK EDITION & EXCHANGE — class limited to 12 participants, 6 to 9 p.m., Little Mountain Bindery, Fayetteville. $130. Classes also held Sept. 7, 14 and 21. 587-0238 or info@littlemountainbindery.com.

Seniors

BEGINNING LINE DANCING — 9 a.m. Tuesdays starting in September at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

Mind, Body, Spirit

HEALING MEDITATION — 7:30 p.m., Ozark Research Institute. 582-9197 or www.ozarkresearch.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1

Mind, Body, Spirit

SPIRITUAL LIVING GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust Ave., Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 2

Music

STS9, GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY — Arkansas Music Pavilion, Fayetteville. $23. 616-6323 or www.arkansasmusicpavillion.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3

Special Events

WHEELS ART & MUSIC — benefiting Safe Routes to School program, 7 to 9 p.m., Omni Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology. Silent art auction from contributors, including Emily Kaitz, JoAnn Kaminsky, Cindy Arsaga, Effron White, Kelly Mulhollan, Donna Stjerna and more. Live music. www.bconwa.com or exequals@hotmail.com.

Stage and Screen

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS” — TheatreSquared presentation, Sept. 3-19, Nadine Baum Studios, Fayetteville. 571-2728 or theatre2.org.

Music

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED, RECKLESS KELLY — AMP, Fayetteville. 616-6323 or www.arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4

Special Events

CLOTHESLINE FAIR — 59th annual event, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4-5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6, Prairie Grove Battlefield Park.

OTHER

Words

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

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.

Outdoors

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Nov. 20 on the Fayetteville Square. Music by Odis Elevator & The Flights this Saturday.

FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in downtown Farmington. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.

Richard Davis 8/20/10 ADULT KICKBALL — through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8330.Mind, Body, Spirit

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

LUNCH AND LEARN — Staying ahead of Chronic Pain: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista, or noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Lunch provided; registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 800-734-2024.

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.

Learning

DANCE LESSONS — Intermediate Plus Line Dance: 6 to 7 p.m., Beginner Line Dancing: 7 to 8 p.m., and Beginner Couples: 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Country Dance Club, 1400 S. Young St. in Springdale. Two-step, double two-step, waltz, cha-cha, and more. Family friendly, nonsmoking. $5 per person. countrydanceclub.org or 751-9845.

EFFECTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION — nine-week course, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Tuesdays starting Aug. 31, Unity of Fayetteville. Reservations needed. 397-2108.

Seniors

LIFT WITH FRANCES — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE, LINE DANCING and ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays; BRAIN AEROBICS — 10 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG — 12:30 p.m. Thursdays,

8 DAYS Continued From 5

BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. 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, Call For Entries, Volunteers

WORKS FOR “THE ART OF SURVIVAL 2011” — Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute calendar due Aug. 31. For entry form and information, carti.com.

OZARK BLUES SOCIETY’S BLUES CHALLENGE — submit CD or website link along with photo by Sept. 10 for Blues Challenge competition, to be held Sept. 30. Send to Ozark Blues Society, 38 Merritt Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714 or webmaster@ozarkbluessociety.org.

OZARK QUILT FAIR — Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

DELTA EXHIBITION — due Sept. 13. Annual show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20. Open to artists born in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, delta@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.

TOYS DESIGNED BY ARTISTS EXHIBITION — Annual show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20, 2011. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, toys@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Compete in amateur or professional categories in the first ever cheese dip championship to be Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Register online at cheesedip.net.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — for a street sidewalk art program to take place during First Thursday on the Square in downtown Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.

SCREENPLAYS FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST — due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

MOVIES FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST — due Jan. 1 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmakers age 18 and younger, please submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For full details, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas Friday through Sept. 10.

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 in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Works by Nora Ruth Hall and Jeffery Holcomb through Aug. 27.

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

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Window decorations by The New School student artists of Christina Mariatti throughout 2010.

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. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through Aug. 29.

DDP GALLERY — 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.

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

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Works by Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore and Shift Gallery of Seattle, Wash., exchange through August.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY — 3996 Frontage Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. foursquarefineart.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — 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.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY — 318 S. First St., Rogers. JulieWaitDesigns.com or 631-8706. Watercolors by Beth Woessner Monday through Sept. 14. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Friday.

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.

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

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Works by Helen Thomas and Hank Barnes through August.

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 — 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. terrastudios.com or 800-255-8995. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations. Home of the original Bluebird of Happiness.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 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. 236-1667. “Leaving a mark: en el barro Dejando la marca: in clay” through Sept. 18.

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. “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf” and “Degrees of Density: Selections from the Flatfiles of the Kentler International Drawing Space” through Aug. 22.

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.

SEE 8 DAYS ON 7

8 DAYS Continued From 6

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

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up” on clothing finery, through Jan. 22. “Answering the Call,” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Down By The Old Mill Stream,” photo exhibit of area grist mills, through Dec. 18.

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

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

Coming Soon

BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. WaltonArtsCenter.com or 443-5600.

STS9 AND GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY — 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $23. amptickets.com.

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED AND RECKLESS KELLY — 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $10-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR — Sept. 4-6 at Battlefield Park in Prairie Grove. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

HEART — 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $20-$60. downstreamcasino.com or 888-396-7876.

SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS — 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Effron White. Free. First Tuesday of each month. Next month: Reese Neal. mountsequoyah.org or 443-4531.

LUKE BRYAN — 7 p.m. Sept. 9, AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. amptickets.com.

KEVIN WELCH — 8 p.m., GoodFolk Productions, 229 N. Block St., Fayetteville. $15. 521-1812 or www.goodfolk.org.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Pine Village Shopping Center in Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734.

“SEEING STARS IN DIXIE” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 17-18, and 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

POWER OF THOUGHT — five full-day classes on using focused thought to create positive change, Ozark Research Institute, Fayetteville. 582-9197 or www.ozarkresearch.org.

PUPPET CLASS — Saturdays beginning Sept. 11 at The Art Experience, 641 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. Make a puppet for Puppets in the Park on Oct. 9. kjo_ann@hotmail.com or 442-0557.

OZARK QUILT FAIR — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM — 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

TERRA STUDIOS FREE FALL MUSIC FEST — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 grand opening Bluebird of Happiness Gallery, Durham, five miles past Elkins. 10:30 a.m. children’s show with Marshall Mitchell. Candy Lee Long at noon. Pope County Bootleggers 1:30 p.m. 3 Penny Acre 3 p.m. Strange Heroes 4:30 p.m. 800-255-8995.

DESPERATE HOUSECATS & DUBIOUS DOGS — benefiting Spay Arkansas, 5 to 8 p.m., Sept. 11, Whole Earth Organic Lounge, Fayetteville. Silent acution. Live music with Candy Lee and Susan Shore. Vegan dinner for $5. www.spayarkansas.org or 442-7472.

CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASS — ages 7-12, noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 11, Nibbles Academy of Cooking, Fayetteville.Ages 7-12. $25. Register at 966-4499 or 601-6429.

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY — 2:30 p.m., Sept. 12, Conference Centre at Compton Gardens, Bentonville. 273-3890.

SUSAN WERNER — 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BRET MICHAELS — 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25-$100. amptickets.com.

CHEFS IN THE GARDEN — samplings from local restaurants, live music, silent auction. 6 to 8 p.m., Sept. 16, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. $35 in advance, $45 at event. www.bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL TOUR — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sept. 17, University of Arkansas Global Campus, 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. $14. fayettevillebanff.com or 879-6386.

MEALS ON WHEEL POKER RUN — Sept. 18 in Northwest Arkansas. Benefits Springdale and Fayetteville Meals on Wheels. 751-1521.

“WEEKEND RETREAT” AUTHOR BRENDA HYSLIP — Sept. 18 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

GUMBO YA YA! — cook-off and festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Joseph’s, Fayetteville. Music, vendors, kid’s activities, power tool drag racing, creole beer and wine garden. $5, $2 for children younger than 10. 871-0376 or www.ozarkgumbo.weebly.com.

KENNY G — Sept. 19, Walton Arts Center. 443-5600 or www.waltonartscenter.com.

TEQUILA TASTING — 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Ambassador Jennifer Muenzenmayer. $75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING — 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Artist demonstrations, works for sale, Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

BANNED BOOK WEEK — Sept. 25-Oct. 2 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB” — 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

EUREKAPALOOZA — music festival benefiting Clear Spring School, noon until after dark, Lake Leatherwood City Park, Eureka Springs. Featuring The Ariels, Kory Montgomery Band, Cool Clear Water, David Singleton, Fossils of Ancient Robots, Honky Suckle and more. $15, free for children younger than 12. 253-7888 or www.eurekapalooza.com.

ANNUAL BRIDAL EVENT — 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 26, John Q. Hammons Convention Center, Rogers. Showcase of vendors. Grand giveaway, doorprizes and a runway fashion show. Tickets available at the door. Doors open at noon.

CITIZEN COPE — 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

EASTON CORBIN — 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$30. amptickets.com.

OZARK BLUES SOCIETY’S BLUES CHALLENGE — 2 to 7 p.m., Sept. 30, Crown Royal Stage, Northwest Arkansas Mall. www.ozarkbluessociety.org.

AMERICAN GIRLS FASHION SHOW — Oct. 1-3 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

PAT TRAVERS & RICK DERRINGER — 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$50. amptickets.com.

THE BLACK CROWES — 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER: GREAT QUINTETS — 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TIERNEY SUTTON BAND — 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

HEALING EXPO — three-day alternative healing event, Oct. 8-10, Retreat at Sky Ridge, Eureka Springs. Each workshop has its own fee and prices vary. An expo ticket (three days for $25 online or $35 at the door) must be purchased with or before workshop tickets. www.healingpathexpo.com or 479-981-3911.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. cheesedip.net.

OMARA PORTUONDO: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION — 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PEA RIDGE MULE JUMP — 22nd annual event. Oct. 9, Pea Ridge High School. 7:30 a.m. 5k run. 9 a.m. opening ceremonies. 903-1520 or www.pea-ridge-ar.com/mulejump.

GINA FERRARA — Oct. 15 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

STEP OUT 5K WALK/RUN and TOUR DE CURE BIKE RIDE — Oct. 16 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. diabetes.org/nwastepout, diabetes.org/nwatour.

“GIGGLE, GIGGLE QUACK” — 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $9-$17. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“THE COLOR PURPLE” — 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$73. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LARRY SHUE’S “THE FOREIGNER” — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30, and 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL” — 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 27-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 at the University Theater in Fayetteville. Free-$14. uark.edu/~drama or 575-4752.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JONATHAN BLISS — 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$55. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WRITING WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71 in Winslow. With author Velda Brotherton on story telling from experiences versus from imagination. $25, registration required. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

TREY MCINTYRE PROJECT — 8 p.m., Nov. 5, Walton Arts Center. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

KENNY BARRON TRIO — with David Sanchez, 8 p.m., Nov. 6, Walton Arts Center. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail rdavis@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

8 Days a Week

8 Days A Week

8 Days a Week

2 Comments 19 August 2010

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25

Mind, Body, Spirit

SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust Ave. in Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

THURSDAY, AUG. 26

Special Events

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

RAZORBASH — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Union Mall in front of Arkansas Union, University of Arkansas.

Words

TEEN BOOK CLUB — 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Meets fourth Thursdays. “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Music

WE SING TO HIM — recital with Janice Yoes, vocalist, and Mark Smidt, pianist, 7:30 p.m., Stella Boyle Smith Fine Arts Concert Hall, University of Arkansas.

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

Special Events

VW WEEKEND — Aug. 27-29 at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com or 253-9768.

“LEAVING A MARK” ARTISTS RECEPTION — 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at the sUgAR Gallery, 114 Central Ave. in Bentonville. 236-1667.

OZARK NATURE CONNECTION SERIES — Art of Wandering: Knowing Your Plants and Finding Your Way: 4 p.m. Aug. 27 to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center in Colcord, Okla. Seven part series, one weekend a month through December. Ecological Indicators: Reading the Ecological Landscape: Sept. 24-26; Art of Mentoring: Wisdom of Our Ancestors: October; Earth Living Skills: Surviving with Style: Nov. 26-28; Beyond Birding: Messengers of the Wilderness: Dec. 17-19. Registration required. $95-$595, includes food and camping. ozarktrackers.org.

Stage and Screen

ARTS LIVE THEATRE ALTY AWARDS — 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. $10. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE — dusk Aug. 27 in Lewis Soccer Fields in Fayetteville. Free. accessfayetteville.org or 444-3471.

Words

“SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS — 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Music

BACKYARD BLUEGRASS — Lonesome Road, 7 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Free. www.bgozarks.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Special Events

ACO CASINO NIGHT POKER TOURNAMENT — 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $25-$75. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Museums

OZARK WIRELESS SOCIETY — 10 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale. 750-8165.

SUNDAY, AUG. 29

Music

FAYETTEVILLE ROOTS FESTIVAL — at Greenhouse Grille, featuring 3 Penny Acre, The Honey Dewdrops, Anthony Da Costa, Raina Rose, John Elliott, Nora Jane Struthers, Doug and Telisha Williams, Shannon Wurst, David Glaser, Johann Wagner, Ryan Spearman, Effron White and Charile Roth. Free preview from 10:30 to 2 p.m. during brunch. Show starts at 5 p.m. Advance tickets $22, at the door $25. www.wix.com/3pennyacre/3pennyacre

Mind, Body, Spirit

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9 a.m. music, 9:15 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. coffee hour, United Campus Ministries Building, Fayetteville.

Outdoors

BOUNTIFUL BUTTERFLIES — program and garden walk with Dr. Rita Littrell, 1 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. $20 family of four. www.bgozarks.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 30

Stage and Screen

“CITIZEN ARCHITECT: SAMUEL MOCKBEE AND THE SPIRIT OF THE RURAL STUDIO” — screening and lecture, 5:30 p.m., Giffels Auditorium, Old Main, University of Arkansas. Co-producers Sam Wainwright Douglas and Sarah Ann Mockbee will attend and speak. Free, limited seating. citizenarchitectfilm.com or 575-4704.

Learning

WOMEN’S BICYCLE REPAIR WORKSHOP — 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Bike City Recyclery in Fayetteville. Monthly DIY workshop for women who would like to learn bicycle repair or maintenance. Free, donations accepted. bikecityrecyclery.org or 521-2020.

OTHER

WORDS

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

OUTDOORS

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Nov. 20 on the Fayetteville Square. Music by Odis Elevator & The Flights this Saturday. FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in downtown Farmington. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.

ADULT KICKBALL — through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8330.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

LUNCH AND LEARN — Staying ahead of Chronic Pain: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista, or noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Lunch provided; registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 800-734-2024.

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.

LEARNING

DANCE LESSONS — Intermediate Plus Line Dance: 6 to 7 p.m., Beginner Line Dancing: 7 to 8 p.m., and Beginner Couples: 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Country Dance Club, 1400 S. Young St. in Springdale. Two-step, double two-step, waltz, cha-cha, and more. Family friendly, nonsmoking. $5 per person. countrydanceclub.org or 751-9845.

SENIORS

LIFT WITH FRANCES — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE, LINE DANCING and ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays; BRAIN AEROBICS — 10 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG — 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. 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, CALL FOR ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

WORKS FOR “THE ART OF SURVIVAL 2011” — Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute calendar due Aug. 31. For entry form and information, carti.com.

NWACC CHAMBER SINGERS AUDITION — for college students of all ages. Solo and ensemble opportunities. 2011 proposed tour to NYC for a week of master class studies and performances funded by dinner theatre event featuring arrangements from “Glee.” mfish@nwacc.edu.

OZARK QUILT FAIR — Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

DELTA EXHIBITION — due Sept. 13. Annual show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20. Open to artists born in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, delta@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.

TOYS DESIGNED BY ARTISTS EXHIBITION — Annual show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20, 2011. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, toys@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Compete in amateur or professional categories in the first ever cheese dip championship to be Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Register online at cheesedip.net.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — for a street sidewalk art program to take place during First Thursday on the Square in downtown Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.

SCREENPLAYS FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST — due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

MOVIES FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST — due Jan. 1 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmakers age 18 and younger, please submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For full details, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas Friday through Sept. 10

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 in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Works by Nora Ruth Hall and Jeffery Holcomb through Aug. 27.

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

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Window decorations by The New School students of artists Christina Mariatti throughout 2010.

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. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through August 29.

DDP GALLERY — 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.

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

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Works by Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore and Shift Gallery of Seattle, Wash., exchange through August.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY — 3996 Frontage Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. foursquarefineart.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — 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.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY — 318 S. First St., Rogers. JulieWaitDesigns.com or 631-8706. Watercolors by Beth Woessner Monday through Sept. 14. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Friday.

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.

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

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Works by Helen Thomas and Hank Barnes through August.

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

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 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. 236-1667. “Leaving a mark: en el barro Dejando la marca: in clay” through Sept. 18.

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. “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf” and “Degrees of Density: Selections from the Flatfiles of the Kentler International Drawing Space” through Aug. 22.

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. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up” on clothing finery, through Jan. 22. “Answering the Call,” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Carl Smith’s Fayetteville,” images from the 1910s through 1950s, through Aug. 21. “Down By The Old Mill Stream,” photo exhibit of area grist mills, opens Aug. 24 through Dec. 18.

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail rdavis@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875. “Backyard Science” through September.

COMING SOON

BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. WaltonArtsCenter.com or 443-5600.

STS9 AND GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY — 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $23. amptickets.com.

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED AND RECKLESS KELLY — 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $10-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR — Sept. 4-6 at Battlefield Park in Prairie Grove. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

HEART — 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $20-$60. downstreamcasino.com or 888-396-7876.

SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS — 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Effron White. Free. First Tuesday of each month. Next month: Reese Neal. mountsequoyah.org or 443-4531.

LUKE BRYAN — 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. amptickets.com.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Pine Village Shopping Center in Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734.

“SEEING STARS IN DIXIE” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 17-18, and 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

PUPPET CLASS — Saturdays beginning Sept. 11 at The Art Experience, 641 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. Make a puppet for Puppets in the Park on Oct. 9. kjo_ann@hotmail.com or 442-0557.

OZARK QUILT FAIR — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM — 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

SUSAN WERNER — 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BRET MICHAELS — 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25-$100. amptickets.com.

MEALS ON WHEEL POKER RUN — Sept. 18 in Northwest Arkansas. Benefits Springdale and Fayetteville Meals on Wheels. 751-1521.

“WEEKEND RETREAT” AUTHOR BRENDA HYSLIP — Sept. 18 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

TEQUILA TASTING — 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Ambassador Jennifer Muenzenmayer. $75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING — 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Artist demonstrations, works for sale, Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

BANNED BOOK WEEK — Sept. 25-Oct. 2 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB” — 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

ANNUAL BRIDAL EVENT — 12:30 to 5 p.m. September 26, John Q. Hammons Convention Center, Rogers. Showcase of vendors. Grand giveaway, doorprizes and a runway fashion show. Tickets available at the door. Doors open at noon.

CITIZEN COPE — 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

EASTON CORBIN — 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$30. amptickets.com.

AMERICAN GIRLS FASHION SHOW — Oct. 1-3 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

PAT TRAVERS & RICK DERRINGER — 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$50. amptickets.com.

THE BLACK CROWES — 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER: GREAT QUINTETS — 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TIERNEY SUTTON BAND — 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. cheesedip.net.

OMARA PORTUONDO: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION — 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

GINA FERRARA — Oct. 15 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

STEP OUT 5K WALK/RUN and TOUR DE CURE BIKE RIDE — Oct. 16 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. diabetes.org/nwastepout, diabetes.org/nwatour.

“GIGGLE, GIGGLE QUACK” — 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $9-$17. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“THE COLOR PURPLE” — 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$73. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LARRY SHUE’S “THE FOREIGNER” — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30, and 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL” — 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 27-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 at the University Theater in Fayetteville. Free-$14. uark.edu/~drama or 575-4752.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JONATHAN BLISS — 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$55. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WRITING WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71 in Winslow. With author Velda Brotherton on story telling from experiences versus from imagination. $25, registration required. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail rdavis@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

8 Days A Week

8 DAYS

No Comments 12 August 2010

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail rdavis@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MICHAEL GAULDIN MEMORIAL — 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the McIlroy Room in the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Fayetteville. For adults. Cash bar. kshurlds@uark.edu.

SECOND SATURDAY STROLL — 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Eureka Springs. artofeureka.com or 253-7679.

SUMMER BOOK SALE — 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Carnegie Public Library in Eureka Springs. 253-8754.

STATE AND SCREEN

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S “SOUTH PACIFIC” — 8 p.m. today through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

FRIDAY MORNING MOVIES: “NIM’S ISLAND” — 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

“THE SURE POP OIL WELL SCANDAL” MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND — Friday and Saturday at the Crescent Cottage Inn and the Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs. $399-$539. 1881crescentcottageInn.com or 800-223-3246; bridgefordhouse.com or 888-567-2422.

WORDS

WOMEN’S OPEN MIC — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. With Mendy Knott. Open to men and women to celebrate the words of women. womenhowl.blogspot.com or 443-2080.

“PEPPER JACK” AUTHOR JON PENDERGRASS — 7 p.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. 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. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 790-2588.

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Meets third Tuesdays. “The Windup Girl” by Paolo Bacigalupi. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

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

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.

MUSIC

GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — Full House: 7 p.m. today at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. Parking in the lot off Old Wire Road is now reserved, $150 per space. AccessFayetteville.org or 575-8328.

GARY ALLAN — 7 p.m. Friday at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

KUAF SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES — The Frank Vignola Hot Club Trio: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall in Fayetteville. $12-$15. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLAKE SHELTON — 8 p.m. Friday at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $15-$50. DownstreamCasino.com or 888-396-7876.

MIKE SORENSON GUITAR RECITAL — 7 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

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

EUREKA SPRINGS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Aug. 19-22 at Basin Spring Park and the AUD in Eureka Springs. Watermelon Social 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 at Basin Spring Park. Event at Basin Spring Park are free; $10 at the AUD. EurekaSpringsBluegrassFestival.com or 888-582-2220.

SONGS IN THE VILLE — 7:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts with different local guest songwriters. Third Thursdays each month. $5. myspace.com/songsintheville.

LEARNING

PUPPET CAMP — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Art Experience, 641 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. $60 each day, includes lunch and materials. For ages 8 through adult. kjo_ann@hotmail.com or 442-0557.

OZARK HERBS AND MEDICINAL PLANTS — 2 p.m. Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area in Rogers. With author and photographer Steven Foster. Free. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

GROWING THE GREEN ECONOMY: SOLUTIONS THROUGH GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP — 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Timothy DenHerder-Thomas. omnicenter.org or 935-4422.

GREENDRINKS — 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at Smiling Jack’s in Fayetteville. Green Drinks is a gathering of community members interested in promoting a sustainable Fayetteville. 879-7922.

ASIAN COOKING DEMO — 10 to 11 a.m. and LOCAL FOODS COOKING DEMO — 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market on the Square. With Serena Caffrey. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.

MANUFACTURING CHALLENGE SEMINAR: “DRIVE DOWN ENERGY COSTS AND INCREASE PROFITS” — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville. $25; includes lunch. arkansas-quality.org or 501-372-2222.

“BEEN A BUSY DAY” — noon Wednesday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Diary of a Madison County Farmer. With Susan Young. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER — 7 p.m. Aug. 19 Shiloh Museum. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

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

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.

FAYETTEVILLE HORSESHOE PITCHING — late afternoon until dark Mondays at the Walker Park horseshoe pits in Fayetteville. $8-$16 membership per year. Fayetteville Tournaments: July 24, and Aug. 14. arkansashorseshoepitching.com or 871-4948.

DANCE LESSONS — Intermediate Plus Line Dance: 6 to 7 p.m., Beginner Line Dancing: 7 to 8 p.m., and Beginner Couples: 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Country Dance Club, 1400 S. Young St. in Springdale. Two-step, double two-step, waltz, cha-cha, and more. Family friendly, nonsmoking. $5 per person. countrydanceclub.org or 751-9845.

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.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

LUKE, THE GOSPEL OF AMAZEMENT — Friday through Sunday at the Little Portion Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. With Michael Card. littleportion.org or 253-7370.

HOSPICE: SO MUCH MORE THAN END OF LIFE — 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. For families, caregivers and patients. With Circle of Life Hospice. Free, registration required. 751-3043 ext. 232.

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.

SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust Ave. in Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

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

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

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

DHARMA TALK — 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

OUTDOORS

BEAVER LAKE CRUISES — 6 p.m. today from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $5-$10. 789-5000.

ASTRONOMY CRUISE — 6 to 11 p.m. Friday from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $50, includes Galileo scope for you to assemble and keep. $10 for additional boat seats; kids younger than 6 are free. 789-5000.

ASTRONOMY WORKSHOP — 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. $35, includes one Galileo scope for up to four people to assemble and keep; $5 per person after the fourth. Reservations required. Night sky viewing at 8:15 p.m. is free to all. BYO lawn chair, binoculars and covered flashlight. Free ice cream from the Good Humor/Breyers Truck. 789-5000.

ADULT KICKBALL — through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8330.

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through November 20 on the Fayetteville Square. Music by Odis Elevator & The Flights this Saturday. FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in downtown Farmington. FayettevilleFarmersMarket.org or 236-2910.

MINOR MATTERS

DAYTIME LOCK IN — 11 am to 2 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. For grades K-2. Registration required. $10. faylib.org or 856-7170.

FUN AFTER 5: MINUTE TO WIN IT — 5 to 7 p.m. today at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. For kids and families. 244-5074.

OVERNIGHT LOCK IN — 8:30 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For grades 3-5. Registration required. $20. faylib.org or 856-7170.

CLICK/STITCH TEEN FIBER ARTS GROUP — 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Sarah Jo and Jessica. For beginning and experienced teens; knitter, crochet, embroider, macrame, cross-stitch quilt and sew; needles and yarn supplied for first timers. Current project is Pooch Pads for the Fayetteville Humane Society. faylib.org or 856-7170.

SENIORS

MEET THE PHARMACIST — 9 to 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, 1709 Johnson Road in Springdale. Bring your over-the-counter prescriptions, herbals, dietary supplements and topical creams and ointments. Free, appointments requested. 751-4310.

GAME DAY VS. LINCOLN — Baseball 10 a.m. and Wii Bowling 12:30 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

BRAIN GAMES — 10 to 11 a.m. today at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. 751-3043.

MUSIC WITH WINSTON HARVEY — 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

SENIOR DEMOCRATS — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Western Sizzlin Steakhouse in Springdale. Third Tuesdays. With U.S. House of Representatives candidate David Whitaker and Arkansas Supreme court judge candidate Tim Fox. 442-5212.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING — 9 a.m. Tuesdays starting in September at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

LIFT WITH FRANCES — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE, LINE DANCING and ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays; BRAIN AEROBICS — 10 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG — 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. 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

AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW AUDITION — 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Girls sized 6x and 10 for rehearsals and performances Oct. 1-3. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS — for Secchi Day Aug. 21 from the Prairie Creek boat ramp on Beaver Lake. Water quality sampling and educational events. Registration required. bwdh2o.org.

“BANG, BANG YOU’RE DEAD” AUDITION — 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. For ages 12 to 18 years old. Show dates are Sept. 23-26. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

CALL FOR ARTISTS — Works for “The Art of Survival 2011” Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute calendar due Aug. 31. For entry form and information, carti.com.

NWACC CHAMBER SINGERS AUDITION — for college students of all ages. Solo and ensemble opportunities. 2011 proposed tour to NYC for a week of master class studies and performances funded by dinner theatre event featuring arrangements from “Glee.” mfish@nwacc.edu.

CALL FOR ENTRIES — for Ozark Quilt Fair Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

CALL FOR ENTRIES — for the Annual Delta Exhibition due Sept. 13. Show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20. Open to artists born in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, delta@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.

CALL FOR ENTRIES — for the Annual Toys Designed by Artists Exhibition. Show runs Dec. 17 through Feb. 20, 2011. Up to three original works per artist created within the last two years and not previously submitted. $15 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry. For complete information, toys@arkarts.com, arkarts.com or 501-372-4000.

CALL FOR ENTRIES — for World Cheese Dip Championship. Compete in amateur or professional categories in the first ever cheese dip championship to be Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Register online at cheesedip.net.

CALL FOR ARTISTS — for a street side art walk program to take place during First Thursday on the Square in downtown Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.

CALL FOR SCREENPLAY ENTRIES — due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES — due Jan. 1 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmaker age 18 and younger, please submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For full details, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas Friday through Sept. 10

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 in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Works by Nora Ruth Hall and Jeffery Holcomb through Aug. 27.

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

THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Window decorations by The New School students of artists Christina Mariatti throughout 2010.

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. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through August 29.

DDP GALLERY — 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.

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

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Works by Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore and Shift Gallery of Seattle, Wash., exchange through August.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY — 3996 Frontage Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. foursquarefineart.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY — 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.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY — 318 S. First St., Rogers. JulieWaitDesigns.com or 631-8706. Watercolors by Beth Woessner Monday through Sept. 14. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Friday.

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.

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

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Works by Helen Thomas and Hank Barnes through August.

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

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 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. 236-1667. “Leaving a mark: en el barro Dejando la marca: in clay” through Sept. 18.

WALTON ARTS CENTER — 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WHITE LOTUS SALON — 4750 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville. 582-4806.

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. “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf” and “Degrees of Density: Selections from the Flatfiles of the Kentler International Drawing Space” through Aug. 22.

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

GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’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. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up” on clothing finery, through Jan. 22. “Answering the Call,” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Carl Smith’s Fayetteville,” images from the 1910s through 1950s, through August 21.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875. “Backyard Science” through September.

COMING SOON

ELI YOUNG BAND, COREY SMITH, INGRAM HILL — 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $15-$75. amptickets.com.

“BRINGING NATURE HOME: HOW TO SUSTAIN WILDLIFE IN YOUR BACK YARD” AUTHOR DOUGLAS TALLAMY — 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the UA Continuing Ed in Fayetteville. $10-$15. 521-0934.

SECCHI DAY — Aug. 21 on Beaver Lake. Water quality monitoring. Hands on activities and games, boat tours, live music and more. Build-a-Rain Barrel workshops require pre-registration and payment, $45. Most events free. bwdh2o.org.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION PROJECT — 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 21 at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

TASTE OF THE INNS — 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at 12 different Bed and Breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Two appetizers, a ‘mock’tail and tour at each inn. Self-guided tour. $25. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-taste-of-the-inns.htm or 800-494-4921.

TRI TO REMEMBER — Aug. 21 in Bella Vista. 500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association of NWA. TriToRemember.com or 200-3088.

TEA TALK AND TASTING — 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Trailside Cafe & Tea Room, 546 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. British Empire and Tea with Red Teas iced Assam Mangalam Estate and Darjeeling Coomtee Estate. Free; Registration required. Next month: Properties of Tea: Chemistry, Human Health with Green Teas Yunnan Silver Tips and Sencha Extra Fine; Sept. 18. trailsidetea.com or 966-4945.

BASIC COMPUTER BOOT CAMP — 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23-26 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Learn basic Internet, e-mail and computer skills. Library card and registration required. faylib.org or 856-7250.

LUNCH AND LEARN — Staying ahead of Chronic Pain: noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista, or noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Lunch provided; registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 800-734-2024.

SOLAR PROJECT DISCUSSION — 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

COLBIE CAILLAT — 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$75. amptickets.com.

TEEN BOOK CLUB — 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Meets fourth Thursdays. “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

VW WEEKEND — Aug. 27-29 at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com or 253-9768.

“LEAVING A MARK” ARTISTS RECEPTION — 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at the sUgAR Gallery, 114 Central Ave. in Bentonville. 236-1667.

ARTS LIVE THEATRE ALTY AWARDS — 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. $10. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

ACO CASINO NIGHT POKER TOURNAMENT — 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $25-$75. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

OZARK NATURE CONNECTION SERIES — Art of Wandering: Knowing Your Plants and Finding Your Way: 4 p.m. Aug. 27 to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center in Colcord, Okla. Seven part series, one weekend a month through December. Ecological Indicators: Reading the Ecological Landscape: Sept. 24-26; Art of Mentoring: Wisdom of Our Ancestors: October; Earth Living Skills: Surviving with Style: Nov. 26-28; Beyond Birding: Messengers of the Wilderness: Dec. 17-19. Registration required. $95-$595, includes food and camping. ozarktrackers.org.

“SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS — 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE — dusk Aug. 27 in Lewis Soccer Fields in Fayetteville. Free. accessfayetteville.org or 444-3471.

WOMEN’S BICYCLE REPAIR WORKSHOP — 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Bike City Recyclery in Fayetteville. Monthly DIY workshop for women who would like to learn bicycle repair or maintenance. Free, donations accepted. bikecityrecyclery.org or 521-2020.

BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. WaltonArtsCenter.com or 443-5600.

STS9 AND GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY — 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $23. amptickets.com.

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED AND RECKLESS KELLY — 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $10-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR — Sept. 4-6 at Battlefield Park in Prairie Grove. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

HEART — 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $20-$60. downstreamcasino.com or 888-396-7876.

SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS — 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Effron White. Free. First Tuesday of each month. Next month: Reese Neal. mountsequoyah.org or 443-4531.

LUKE BRYAN — 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. amptickets.com.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Pine Village Shopping Center in Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734.

“SEEING STARS IN DIXIE” — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 17-18, and 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

PUPPET CLASS — Saturdays beginning Sept. 11 at The Art Experience, 641 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. Make a puppet for Puppets in the Park on Oct. 9. kjo_ann@hotmail.com or 442-0557.

OZARK QUILT FAIR — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM — 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

SUSAN WERNER — 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BRET MICHAELS — 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25-$100. amptickets.com.

MEALS ON WHEEL POKER RUN — Sept. 18 in Northwest Arkansas. Benefits Springdale and Fayetteville Meals on Wheels. 751-1521.

“WEEKEND RETREAT” AUTHOR BRENDA HYSLIP — Sept. 18 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

TEQUILA TASTING — 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Ambassador Jennifer Muenzenmayer. $75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING — 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Artist demonstrations, works for sale, Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

BANNED BOOK WEEK — Sept. 25-Oct. 2 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB” — 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CITIZEN COPE — 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

EASTON CORBIN — 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$30. amptickets.com.

AMERICAN GIRLS FASHION SHOW — Oct. 1-3 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

PAT TRAVERS & RICK DERRINGER — 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$50. amptickets.com.

THE BLACK CROWES — 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER: GREAT QUINTETS — 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TIERNEY SUTTON BAND — 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP — Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. cheesedip.net.

OMARA PORTUONDO: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION — 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

GINA FERRARA — Oct. 15 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

STEP OUT 5K WALK/RUN and TOUR DE CURE BIKE RIDE — Oct. 16 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. diabetes.org/nwastepout, diabetes.org/nwatour.

“GIGGLE, GIGGLE QUACK” — 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $9-$17. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“THE COLOR PURPLE” — 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$73. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LARRY SHUE’S “THE FOREIGNER” — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30, and 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL” — 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 27-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 at the University Theater in Fayetteville. Free-$14. uark.edu/~drama or 575-4752.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JONATHAN BLISS — 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$55. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WRITING WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71 in Winslow. With author Velda Brotherton on story telling from experiences versus from imagination. $25, registration required. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

8 Days A Week

8 Days a Week

No Comments 05 August 2010

Grape Festival, First Thursday, Grappling Tournament

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail rdavis@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

Special Events

TONTITOWN GRAPE FESTIVAL: through Saturday in Tontitown. Grape stomp, carnival rides, live entertainment. Spaghetti dinners $5-$10. 927-2295.

FIRST THURSDAY: 5 to 8 p.m. today at galleries in downtown Fayetteville. Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore, and Shift Gallery of Seattle, exchange exhibit Artist’s Reception at the Fayetteville Underground. Tiffany Christopher performs at Sound Warehouse. FayettevilleUnderground.com. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.

YARDS & YARDS OF YARD SALES: Friday through Saturday all round Eureka Springs. EurekaSpringsChamber.com or 800-6EUREKA.

SUMMER DIVERSITY WEEKEND: Friday through Saturday in Eureka Springs. DiversityPride.com or 253-2555.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Daisy Events Center in Rogers. Mixed martial arts event. $20 for entrants; free for spectators. bbbsnwa.org or 372-2235.

HIROSHIMA-NAGASAKI COMMEMORATION: 6 p.m. Sunday in Fayetteville. Procession from Arkansas Avenue and Lafayette Street to the Fulbright Peace Fountain on the UA campus. With Karen Takemoto and the Kaminskys. Live music with Still on the Hill, Amy Edie, Don Matt & Scott Thompson, Steve & the Recliners. omnicenter.org or 973-9049.

BILL CLINTON LUNCHEON SPEECH: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale. Benefits Economics Arkansas. $100; tickets available at Arvest Banks.

OMNI CENTER VEGETARIAN POTLUCK: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the OMNI Center Building, 3274 N. Lee St. in Fayetteville. Also every second Wednesday. Bring a dish to share and discuss how dietary choice impacts peace, justice and ecology. omnicenter.org or exequals@hotmail.com.

Stage and Screen

DISNEY’S “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:” 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.

MERRI BIECHLER’S “BOMBS, BABES, AND BINGO:” 8 p.m. today through Sunday at Arkansas Artist’s Laboratory Theatre, 2183 N. College Ave. Suite 1, just behind Foghorn’s in Fayetteville. $10. artslabtheatre.com.

FRIDAY MORNING MOVIES — “SURF’S UP:” 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Next Week: “NIM’S ISLAND.” faylib.org or 856-7170.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S “SOUTH PACIFIC:” 8 p.m. today through Saturday and Aug. 12-14 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 15 at Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

Words

CRIMES AND CLUES BOOK CLUB “DEATH OF AN ADDICT” BY M.C. BEATON: 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

WHODUNITS BOOK GROUP: noon Saturday at Gaylord’s in Fayetteville. 756-6169.

BOOKTALK “FARM CITY: THE EDUCATION OF AN URBAN FARMER” BY NOVELLA CARPENTER: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

OZARK POETRY SLAM: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rogue Pizza on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. $5 cover. 422-1978.

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

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.

Music

STRING OF PEARLS: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $5-$10. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — FULL HOUSE: 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. Parking in the lot off Old Wire Road is now reserved, $150 per space. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8328.

Learning

DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Registration and prepayment required. $30; includes workshop, lunch and Dutch Oven 101 cookbook. 789-5000.

“THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: MOTHS IN THE OZARKS:” 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With author Lori Spencer. Make and take project for kids. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

LOCAL, FRESH AND PASTA: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Promoting cooking with fresh, local produce with NWACC Executive Chef Lou Rice. Also 9/19: “A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN,” and 10/3: “OLD WORLD ITALIAN.” bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

GENEALOGY JEOPARDY: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Benton County’s NWA Genealogy Society vs. Washington County Arkansas Genealogical Society. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

FIND IT AND FUND IT GRANT SEEKING BASICS: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7250.

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

ADULT ART CLASSES: at Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Clay, painting, dance and more. Dates, times and mediums vary. $75-$89. nwaccc.org or 200-0663.

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

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.

FAYETTEVILLE HORSESHOE PITCHING: late afternoon until dark Mondays at the Walker Park horseshoe pits in Fayetteville. $8-$16 membership per year. Fayetteville Tournaments: July 24, and Aug. 14. arkansashorseshoepitching.com or 871-4948.

DANCE LESSONS: Intermediate Plus Line Dance: 6 to 7 p.m., Beginner Line Dancing: 7 to 8 p.m., and Beginner Couples: 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Country Dance Club, 1400 S. Young St. in Springdale. Two-step, double two-step, waltz, cha-cha, and more. Family friendly, non-smoking. $5 per person. CountryDanceClub.org or 751-9845.

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.

Mind, Body, Spirit

INNER HERMIT: Friday through Sunday at the Little Portion Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. With John Michael Talbot. littleportion.org or 253-7370.

DIABETES HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale. Information in English and Spanish. Free screenings. Nutrition and fitness demos, medical consultations and more. diabetes.org/nwaexpo.

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.

SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust in Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

See 8 Days Page 7

8 days

Continued from page 6

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

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 422-6526.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

DHARMA TALK: 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

Outdoors

BEAVER LAKE CRUISES: 9 a.m. today and Sunday, and 6 p.m. Aug. 12 from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $5-$10. 789-5000.

ADULT KICKBALL: through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8330.

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Nov. 20 on the Fayetteville Square. Music by Reese Neal this Saturday. FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in Downtown Farmington. FayettevilleFarmersMarket.org or 236-2910.

Minor Matters

ROCK STREET WET FEST: 6 p.m. today at the outdoor amphitheater on the corner of Rock and School streets in Fayetteville. End of summer celebration with music by Surf de Soleil. For teens; swimwear encouraged as you will get wet. faylib.org or 856-7170.

FUN AFTER 5: UNDER THE BIG TOP: 5 to 7 p.m. today and Thursdays through Aug. 12 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. 8/12: MINUTE TO WIN IT. For kids and families. 244-5074.

“THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: MOTHS IN THE OZARKS:” 2 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With Lori Spencer. Includes kids craft activity. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

GUERILLA THEATRE SUMMER CAMP: Monday through Aug. 13 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. With Jason Suel. For grades 8-12. $150. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

TEEN ANIME CLUB: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For Manga and Anime fans ages 13-18. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

FLOAT AWAY TO DREAMLAND PAJAMA STORY TIME: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

DAYTIME LOCK IN: 11 am to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For ages K-2. Registration required. $10. faylib.org or 856-7170.

SUMMER ART CLASSES: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. through Aug. 13 at Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Clay, drawing, multimedia, creative play costuming, and more. Dates and ages vary by class. For kids ages 5 and older. $80 per class; $25 to include lunch break. nwaccc.org or 200-0663.

Seniors

AARP’S DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Designed for drivers older than 50; no test given, AARP membership not required. $14. Registration required. 751-3043 ext. 221.

BRAIN GAMES: 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 12 at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. 751-3043.

LIFT WITH FRANCES: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Wii BOWLING LEAGUE: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP: 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, TAI CHI: 10 a.m. Fridays, LINE DANCING and ACRYLIC PAINTS: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, BRAIN AEROBICS: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA: 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO: 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. 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, Call For Volunteers, Entries

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: to read certain books on the Middle East and the Afghan war, and U.S. presidential power and then participate in an OMNI panel discussions. “The American Way of War: How Bush’s War Became Obama’s” by Tom Engelhardt, “In the Graveyards of Empires” by Seth Jones, “A Woman Among War Lords” by Malalai Joya, “Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer” by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis; “Selling War in a Media Age: The Presidency and Public Opinion in the American Century” by Kenneth Osgood and Andrew Frank, “BOMB POWER: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State” by Gary Wills. Contact Dick Bennett at jbennet@uark.edu.

AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW AUDITION: 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Girls sized 6x and 10 for rehearsals and performances Oct. 1-3. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: for Secchi Day Aug. 21 from the Prairie Creek boat ramp on Beaver Lake. Water quality sampling and educational events. Registration required. bwdh2o.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Works for “The Art of Survival 2011” Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute calendar due Aug. 31. For entry form and information, carti.com.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: for Ozark Quilt Fair Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: World Cheese Dip Championship. Compete in amateur or professional categories in the first ever cheese dip championship Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Register online at cheesedip.net.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: for a streetside art walk program to take place during First Thursday on the Square in downtown Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.

CALL FOR SCREENPLAY ENTRIES: due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES: due Jan. 1 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmaker age 18 and younger, please submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For full details, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS: 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. “FALL” by Kate Barger, and NWA Regional Art Exhibition through Friday.

BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 104 E. Central St., on the Downtown Square in Bentonville. 271-9153.

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

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION: 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Works by Nora Ruth Hall and Jeffery Holcomb through Aug. 27.

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

THE COMMON GROUNDS: 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville.

commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Window decorations by The New School students of artists Christina Mariatti throughout 2010.

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

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY: 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through August 29.

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

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY: East Square Plaza Basement, One E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Works by Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore, and Shift Gallery of Seattle, WA exchange through August.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY: 3996 Frontage Road, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY: 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.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY: 318 S. First St., Rogers. JulieWaitDesigns.com or 631-8706. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Aug. 13.

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.

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

POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. PoorRichardsArt.com or 636-0417. Works by Helen Thomas and Hank Barnes through August.

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

ULTRA STUDIOS: 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. UltraStudios.org or 935-4040.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY: Fayetteville. 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. 236-1667.

WALTON ARTS CENTER: 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

WHITE LOTUS SALON: 4750 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville. 582-4806.

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. “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf” through Aug. 22. Inaugural Show of V.I.T.A.L. Artist Collective through Sunday.

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

GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’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. 621-1154. RogersArkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up,” on clothing finery, through Jan. 22, 2011. “Answering the Call,” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Carl Smith’s Fayetteville,” images from the 1910s through 1950s, through Aug. 21.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE: 1564 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875. “Backyard Science” through September.

Coming Soon

LUKE, THE GOSPEL OF AMAZEMENT: Aug. 13-15 at the Little Portion Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. With Michael Card. littleportion.org or 253-7370.

“THE SURE POP OIL WELL SCANDAL” MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND: Aug. 13-14 at the Crescent Cottage Inn and the Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs. $399-$539. 1881CrescentCottageInn.com or 800-223-3246; BridgefordHouse.com or 888-567-2422.

ASTRONOMY CRUISE: 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 13 from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $50, includes Galileo scope for you to assemble and keep. $10 for additional boat seats; kids younger than 6 are free. 789-5000.

GARY ALLAN: 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. AMPTickets.com.

KUAF SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Frank Vignola Hot Club Trio: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall in Fayetteville. $12-$15. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLAKE SHELTON: 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, OK. Rain or shine event. $15-$50. DownstreamCasino.com or 888-396-7876.

OVERNIGHT LOCK IN: 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13 to 8 a.m. Aug. 14 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For grades 3-5. Registration required. $20. faylib.org or 856-7170.

GROWING THE GREEN ECONOMY: SOLUTIONS THROUGH GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP: 2:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Timothy DenHerder-Thomas. OmniCenter.org or 935-4422.

SUMMER BOOK SALE: 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Carnegie Public Library in Eureka Springs. 253-8754.

MANUFACTURING CHALLENGE SEMINAR — “DRIVE DOWN ENERGY COSTS AND INCREASE PROFITS:” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville. $25; includes lunch. arkansas-quality.org or 501-372-2222.

“BEEN A BUSY DAY:” noon Aug. 18 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Diary of a Madison County Farmer. With Susan Young. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS WEEKEND: Aug. 19-22 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free. EurekaSpringsChamber.com.

ELI YOUNG BAND & COREY SMITH: 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $15-$75. AMPTickets.com.

“BRINGING NATURE HOME: HOW TO SUSTAIN WILDLIFE IN YOUR BACK YARD” AUTHOR DR. DOUGLAS TALLAMY: 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the UA Continuing Ed in Fayetteville. $10-$15. 521-0934.

SECCHI DAY: Aug. 21 on Beaver Lake. Water quality monitoring. Hands on activities and games, boat tours, live music and more. Build-a-Rain Barrel workshops require registration and payment, $45. Most events free. bwdh2o.org.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION PROJECT: 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 21 at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

TASTE OF THE INNS: 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at 12 different Bed and Breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Two appetizers, a ‘mock’tail and tour at each inn. Self-guided tour. $25. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-taste-of-the-inns.htm or 800-494-4921.

TRI TO REMEMBER: Aug. 21 in Bella Vista. 500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association of NWA. TriToRemember.com or 200-3088.

TEA TALK AND TASTING: 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Trailside Cafe & Tea Room, 546 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. British Empire and Tea with Red Teas, iced Assam Mangalam Estate and Darjeeling Coomtee Estate. Free; Registration required. Next month: Properties of Tea: Chemistry, Human Health with Green Teas Yunnan Silver Tips and Sencha Extra Fine; Sept. 18. trailsidetea.com or 966-4945.

BASIC COMPUTER BOOT CAMP: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23-26 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Learn basic Internet, e-mail and computer skills. Library card and registration required. faylib.org or 856-7250.

SOLAR PROJECT DISCUSSION: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org.

COLBIE CAILLAT: 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$75. AMPTickets.com.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA ARTISTS RECEPTION: 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

VW WEEKEND: Aug. 27-29 at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com or 253-9768.

ARTS LIVE THEATRE ALTY AWARDS: Aug. 27 at the UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. $10. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.

ACO CASINO NIGHT POKER TOURNAMENT: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $25-$75. ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

OZARK NATURE CONNECTION SERIES: Art of Wandering: Knowing Your Plants and Finding Your Way: 4 p.m. Aug. 27 to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center in Colcord, OK. Seven part series, one weekend a month through December. Ecological Indicators: Reading the Ecological Landscape: Sept. 24-26; Art of Mentoring: Wisdom of Our Ancestors: October; Earth Living Skills: Surviving with Style: Nov. 26-28; Beyond Birding: Messengers of the Wilderness: Dec. 17-19. Registration required. $95-$595, includes food and camping. OzarkTrackers.org.

“SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” WITH AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS: Aug. 27 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE: dusk Aug. 27 in Lewis Soccer Fields in Fayetteville. Free. accessfayetteville.org or 444-3471.

WOMEN’S BICYCLE REPAIR WORKSHOP: 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Bike City Recyclery in Fayetteville. Monthly DIY workshop for women who would like to learn bicycle repair or maintenance. Free, donations accepted. BikeCityRecyclery.org or 521-2020.

BLUE MAN GROUP: 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. WaltonArtsCenter.com or 443-5600.

STS9 AND GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY: 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $23. AMPTickets.com.

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED AND RECKLESS KELLY: 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. AMPTickets.com.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $10-$28. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR: Sept. 4-6 at Battlefield Park in Prairie Grove. ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

HEART: 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $20-$60. DownstreamCasino.com or 888-396-7876.

SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS: 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Effron White. Free. First Tuesday of each month. Next month: Reese Neal. mountsequoyah.org or 443-4531.

LUKE BRYAN: 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at the AMP at Northwest Arkansas Mall. amptickets.com.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Pine Village Shopping Center in Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734.

“SEEING STARS IN DIXIE:” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 and Sept. 17-18, and 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org or 751-5441.

OZARK QUILT FAIR: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park, Arkansas 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

SUSAN WERNER: 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BRET MICHAELS: 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. amptickets.com.

MEALS ON WHEEL POKER RUN: Sept. 18 in Northwest Arkansas. Benefits Springdale and Fayetteville Meals on Wheels. 751-1521.

TEQUILA TASTING: 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Ambassador Jennifer Muenzenmayer. $75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

MINDY LACEFIELD AND STEVE HORAN ARTISTS RECEPTION: 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING: 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Artist demonstrations, works for sale, Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB:” 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$16 artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CITIZEN COPE: 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

EASTON CORBIN: 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$30. amptickets.com.

PAT TRAVERS & RICK DERRINGER: 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$50. amptickets.com.

THE BLACK CROWES: 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER — GREAT QUINTETS: 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TIERNEY SUTTON BAND: 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP: Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. CheeseDip.net.

OMARA PORTUONDO: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

STEP OUT 5K WALK/RUN and TOUR DE CURE BIKE RIDE: Oct. 16 at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. diabetes.org/nwastepout, diabetes.org/nwatour.

“GIGGLE, GIGGLE QUACK:” 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $9-$17. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“THE COLOR PURPLE:” 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$73. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

LARRY SHUE’S “THE FOREIGNER:” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30, and 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL”: 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 27-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 at the University Theater in Fayetteville. Free-$14. uark.edu/~drama or 575-4752.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JONATHAN BLISS: 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$55. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Knife Event, Grape Festival, First Thursday

8 Days A Week

Knife Event, Grape Festival, First Thursday

No Comments 29 July 2010

A tequila tasting featuring Ambassador Jennifer Muenzenmayer will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets are $75. For more information, visit waltonartscenter.org or call 443-5600.

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail sporter@nwaonline.com at least two weeks prior to the event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

Special Events

HUNTSVILLE IPRA RODEO: Friday and Saturday at Sky High Arena in Huntsville. 738-2840. A.G. RUSSELL KNIFE EVENT: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. knifeevent.com or 631-0055. NORA RUTH HALL AND JEFFREY HOLCOMB ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Center for Art and Education, 104 N. 13th St. in Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. TONTITOWN GRAPE FESTIVAL: Tuesday through Aug. 7 in Tontitown. Grape stomp, carnival rides, live entertainment. Spaghetti dinners $5-$10. 927-2295. FIRST THURSDAY: 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at galleries in downtown Fayetteville. Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore and Shift Gallery of Seattle exchange exhibit Artist’s Reception at the Fayetteville Underground. fayettevilleunderground.com. firstthursdayfayetteville.com. 521-5776.

Stage and Screen

FLIX FOR TEENS: “CLASH OF THE TITANS:” 5:30 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170. DISNEY’S “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:” 7 p.m. today, Sunday through Aug. 5 and Aug. 8; 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Aug. 6-7; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Aug. 7-8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$59. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. BOAR’S HEAD PLAYERS PRESENT “MURDER AND THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN: A COMEDY:” 8 p.m. today through Saturday at the Nadine Baum Learning Center and the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. New play by Adam E. Douglas; Estaban Arevalo Ibanez directing. Free-$10. 575-4752. FRIDAY MORNING MOVIES: “FLUSHED AWAY:” 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Next week: “SURF’S UP.” faylib.org. 856-7170. RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S “SOUTH PACIFIC:” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-7 and Aug. 12-14 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org. 631-8988. DIVE-IN MOVIE: “MADAGASCAR 2: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA:” dusk Friday at the Wilson Park Pool. Free. accessfayetteville.org. 444-3471. MERRI BIECHLER’S “BOMBS, BABES AND BINGO:” 8 p.m. Aug. 5-8 at Arkansas Artist’s Laboratory Theatre, 2183 Suite 1 N. College Ave., just behind Foghorn’s in Fayetteville. $10. artslabtheatre.com.

Words

“SLEEP MY CHILD” WITH AUTHOR EYVONNA RAINS: Saturday at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com. 443-2080. BOOKTALK@NIGHT “PROVENANCE: HOW A CON MAN AND A FORGER REWROTE THE HISTORY OF MODERN ART” BY LANEY SALISBURY: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org. 571-2222. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher, Gabrielle Idlet. $10 per class. gidlet@gmail.com. 799-4977. ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP: 6:30 p.m. two Mondays a month in Fayetteville. Free. Actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. Dates and locations vary. bob@theatresquared.org. 445-6333.

Music

GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: BEN MILLER BAND: 7 p.m. today at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. Parking in the lot off Old Wire Road is now reserved, $150 per space. Also FULL HOUSE: Aug. 12. accessfayetteville.org. 575-8328. LEE ANN WOMACK: 8 p.m. Friday at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $15-$50. protix.com. 888-396-7876. SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Bayard Blain. Free. First Tuesday of each month. Next month: Effron White. mountsequoyah.org. 443-4531.

Learning

FINDERS KEEPERS: 1 p.m. Friday at the Rogers Historical Museum Annex, 120 W. Poplar St. in Rogers. Antique show and tell; no appraisals. Free. rogersarkansas.com/museum. 621-1154. LIVING HISTORY WORKSHOP: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Learn about research, character development, presentations and working with the public. $15, includes lunch. springdalear.gov/shiloh. 750-8165. 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. ADULT ART CLASSES: Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Clay, painting, dance and more. Dates, times and mediums vary. $75-$89. nwaccc.org. 200-0663. JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org. 756-8090 ext. 518. 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 needed. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433. FAYETTEVILLE HORSESHOE PITCHING: late afternoon until dark Mondays at the Walker Park horseshoe pits in Fayetteville. $8-$16 membership per year. Fayetteville tournament: Aug. 14. arkansashorseshoepitching.com. 871-4948. DANCE LESSONS: Intermediate Plus Line Dance: 6 to 7 p.m., Beginner Line Dancing: 7 to 8 p.m., and Beginner Couples: 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at Country Dance Club, 1400 S. Young St. in Springdale. Two-step, double two-step, waltz, cha-cha and more. Family friendly, nonsmoking. $5 per person. countrydanceclub.org. 751-9845.

Mind, Body, Spirit

ME AND MY SHADOW: Friday and Saturday at Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center in Fayetteville. Self-awareness workshop with Amy Eversole and Joy Caffrey. Registration required. $30-$125. joymatters.com. 442-7013. 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. 756-8090 ext. 3518. SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust Ave. in Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org. 200-6319. COURSE IN MIRACLES: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680. BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 422-6526. FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org. 888-909-1110. DHARMA TALK: 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net. 587-8920.

Outdoors

BEAVER LAKE CRUISES: 9 a.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 5 and Aug. 8 and 6 p.m. Aug. 12 from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $5-$10. 789-5000. INTRO TO KAYAKING: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets provided. For ages 16 and older. Registration and prepayment required. $50; BYO sunscreen, sack lunch and dress appropriately for the weather. 789-5000. ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: through Aug. 6 with Fayetteville Parks and Rec. First 96 paid teams fill the league. accessfayetteville.org. 718-7681. ADULT KICKBALL: through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org. 575-8330. FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Nov. 20 on the Fayetteville square. Music by Tiffany Christopher this Saturday. FARMINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in downtown Farmington. FayettevilleFarmersMarket.org. 236-2910.

Minor Matters

CARTOONING: UNDERWATER WORLD: 2 to 3:30 p.m. today for fourth through fifth grades at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org. 856-7170. SILENT LIBRARY FPL: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Based on MTV’s popular game show; perform challenges, win prizes. For teens. faylib.org. 856-7170. FUN AFTER 5: CHALK FEST: 5 to 7 p.m. today and Thursdays through Aug. 12 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Aug. 5: UNDER THE BIG TOP: Aug. 12: MINUTE TO WIN IT: For kids and families. 244-5074. BOOK BUDDY BUNCH: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through July at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. With the 7-Up volunteers. faylib.org. 856-7170. RECYCLE ART: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. Family event. faylib.org. 856-7170. DOUBLEPLAY: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Family music event. faylib.org. 856-7170. PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOR: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kindergarten through second grade. Registration required. faylib.org. 856-7170. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: Saturday at Sandy Beach in Heber Springs. For adults and kids. heber-springs.com. 501-362-2444. HISTORICAL DANCE SOCIETY: 1 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org. 856-7170. TADPOLES TEA PARTY: 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org. 856-7170. HIJINKS ON THE HIGH SEAS: 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For elementary age kids. faylib.org. 856-7170. GUERILLA THEATRE SUMMER CAMP: Aug. 9-13 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. With Jason Suel. For grades eight through 12. $150. ArtsLiveTheatre.com. 521-4932. SUMMER ART CLASSES: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. through Aug. 13 at Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Clay, drawing, multimedia, creative play costuming and more. Dates and ages vary by class. For kids ages 5 and older. $80 per class; $25 to include lunch break. nwaccc.org. 200-0663.

Seniors

BRAIN GAMES: 11 a.m. noon Tuesday at the Springdale Senior Center at 203 Park St. 751-3043. LIFT WITH FRANCES: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; WII BOWLING LEAGUE: 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP: 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; TAI CHI: 10 a.m. Fridays; LINE DANCING and ACRYLIC PAINTS: 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BRAIN AEROBICS: 10 a.m. Wednesdays; CANASTA: 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; BINGO: 10 a.m. Thursdays; MAHJONG: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. 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. 756-8090.

Auditions, Call For Volunteers, Entries

CALL FOR ACTORS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at MDA Center Casting Studios at the NWA Mall. Males, females, children and extras. Please bring resume and pictures on CD. Films shoot is weekend of Aug. 21. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: to read certain books on the Middle East and the Afghan war, and U.S. Presidential Power, and then participate in an OMNI panel discussions. “The American Way of War: How Bush’s War Became Obama’s” by Tom Engelhardt, “In the Graveyards of Empires” by Seth Jones, “A Woman Among War Lords” by Malalai Joya, “Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer” by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis; “Selling War in a Media Age: The Presidency and Public Opinion in the American Century“ by Kenneth Osgood and Andrew Frank, “BOMB POWER: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State“ by Gary Wills. Contact Dick Bennett at jbennet@uark.edu. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: for Secchi Day Aug. 21 from the Prairie Creek boat ramp on Beaver Lake. Water quality sampling and educational events. Registration required. bwdh20.org. CALL FOR ENTRIES: for Ozark Quilt Fair Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh. 750-8165. CALL FOR ENTRIES: for World Cheese Dip Championship. Compete in amateur or professional categories in the first ever cheese dip championship Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Register online at cheesedip.net. CALL FOR ARTISTS: for a street side art walk program to take place during First Thursday on the Fayetteville square. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com/apply. 521-5776. CALL FOR SCREENPLAY ENTRIES: due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org. 870-251-1189. CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES: due Jan. 1 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmakers age 18 and younger, please submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org. 870-251-1189.

Art

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY: Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255. ARSAGA’S: 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org. 527-0690. ARSAGA’S: 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org. 444-6557. ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS: 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org. 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 in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org. 750-2620. CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION: 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org. 474-7767. Works by Nora Ruth Hall and Jeffery Holcomb through Aug. 27. CITIZENS BANK GALLERY: 116 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove. 790-0342 or 846-2738. Ceramics, sculpture, paintings, prints, photography and gifts. THE COMMON GROUNDS: 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com. 442-3515. Window decorations by The New School students of artists Christina Mariatti throughout 2010. CORNER GIFT SHOP: 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Works by more than 30 local artists and craftsmen. CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY: 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org. 418-5700. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through Aug. 29. DDP GALLERY: 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com. 442-0001. FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org. 856-7105. FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY: East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com. 387-1534. Works by Christian Demare, Karan Freeman, Gregory Moore and Shift Gallery of Seattle exchange throughout August. “A Place to Drown” by Institute Du Loop, “The Super Cute Show” by Kelly Price-Colston, ceramic works by Gailen Hudson and “Poor Traits & Land Scapegoats” by Matthew Lyman through July. FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY: 3996 Frontage Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com. 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier. HEARTWOOD GALLERY: 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. JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY: 318 S. First St., Rogers. JulieWaitDesigns.com. 631-8706. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Aug. 13. LONG GALLERY: Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu. 575-4704. MAYAPPLE: 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271. MULLINS LIBRARY: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp. 575-6702. OZARK FOLKWAYS: 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. OzarkFolkways.org. 634-3791. Works by Rebecca Buchanan through July. THE PERK: 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375. Photography by Sarah Tomlin through July. POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. PoorRichardsArt.com. 636-0417. Watercolors by Zeek Taylor through July. ROGERS LITTLE THEATER: 116 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.org. 631-8988. TEATRO SCARPINO: 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com. 409-3772. TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE: 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. terrastudios.com. 800-255-8995. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations. Home of the original Bluebird of Happiness. ULTRA STUDIOS: 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. UltraStudios.org. 935-4040. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY: Fayetteville. 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. 236-1667. WALTON ARTS CENTER: 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. WHITE LOTUS SALON: 4750 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville. 582-4806.

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. 501-372-4000. “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf” through Aug. 22. Inaugural Show of V.I.T.A.L. Artist Collective through Aug. 8. CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM: 930 California Drive, Fayetteville. ClintonHouseMuseum.org. 444-0066. 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. 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. 877-424-2424. ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011. SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up,” on clothing finery, through Jan. 22, 2011. “Answering the Call,” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Carl Smith’s Fayetteville,” images from the 1910s through 1950s, through Aug. 21. SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM: 112 N. Maxwell St. 524-4011. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE: 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm. 575-3875. “Backyard Science” through September.

Coming Soon

INNER HERMIT: Aug. 6-8 at the Little Portion Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. With John Michael Talbot. littleportion.org. 253-7370. YARDS & YARDS OF YARD SALES: Aug. 6-7 in Eureka Springs. eurekaspringschamber.com or 800-6EUREKA. SUMMER DIVERSITY WEEKEND: Aug. 6-7 in Eureka Springs. diversitypride.com. 253-2555. DIABETES HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale. Information in English and Spanish. Free screenings. Nutrition and fitness demos, medical consultations and more. diabetes.org/nwaexpo. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Daisy Events Center in Rogers. Mixed martial arts event. $20 for entrants; free for spectators. bbbsnwa.org. 372-2235. DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Registration and prepayment required. $30, includes workshop, lunch and Dutch Oven 101 cookbook. 789-5000. “THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: MOTHS IN THE OZARKS:” 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With Lori Spencer. Includes kids craft activity. springdalear.gov/shiloh. 750-8165. HIROSHIMA-NAGASAKI COMMEMORATION: 6 p.m. Aug. 8 in Fayetteville. Procession from Arkansas Avenue and Lafayette Street to the Fulbright Peace Fountain on the UA campus. With Karen Takemoto and the Kaminskys. Live music with Still on the Hill, Amy Edie, Don Matt & Scott Thompson and Steve & the Recliners. omnicenter.org. 973-9049. FLOAT AWAY TO DREAMLAND PAJAMA STORY TIME: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org. 856-7170. BILL CLINTON LUNCHEON SPEECH: 11:30 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale. Benefits Economics Arkansas. $100, tickets available at Arvest Banks. DAYTIME LOCK IN: 11 am to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kindergarten through second grade. Registration required. $10. faylib.org. 856-7170. LUKE, THE GOSPEL OF AMAZEMENT: Aug. 13-15 at the Little Portion Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. With Michael Card. littleportion.org. 253-7370. “THE SURE POP OIL WELL SCANDAL” MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND: Aug. 13-14 at the Crescent Cottage Inn and the Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs. $399-$539. 1881crescentcottageinn.com or 800-223-3246; BridgefordHouse.com or 888-567-2422. ASTRONOMY CRUISE: 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 13 from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $50, includes Galileo scope for you to assemble and keep. $10 for additional boat seats; kids younger than 6 are free. 789-5000. GARY ALLAN: 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com. KUAF SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Frank Vignola Hot Club Trio: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall in Fayetteville. $12-$15. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. BLAKE SHELTON: 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $15-$50. DownstreamCasino.com. 888-396-7876. OVERNIGHT LOCK IN: 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13 to 8 a.m. Aug. 14 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For third through fifth grades. Registration required. $20. faylib.org. 856-7170. SUMMER BOOK SALE: 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Carnegie Public Library in Eureka Springs. 253-8754. MANUFACTURING CHALLENGE SEMINAR: “DRIVE DOWN ENERGY COSTS AND INCREASE PROFITS:” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville. $25, includes lunch. arkansas-quality.org. 501-372-2222. FAMILY BLUEGRASS WEEKEND: Aug. 19-22 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free. eurekaspringschamber.com. ELI YOUNG BAND & COREY SMITH: 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $15-$75. amptickets.com. “BRINGING NATURE HOME: HOW TO SUSTAIN WILDLIFE IN YOUR BACK YARD” AUTHOR DR. DOUGLAS TALLAMY: 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the UA Continuing Ed in Fayetteville. $10-$15. 521-0934. SECCHI DAY: Aug. 21 on Beaver Lake. Water quality monitoring. Hands on activities and games, boat tours, live music and more. Build-a-rain barrel workshops require registration and payment, $45. Most events free. bwdh2o.org. TASTE OF THE INNS: 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at 12 different bed and breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Two appetizers, a ‘mock’tail and tour at each inn. Self-guided tour. $25. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-taste-of-the-inns.htm. 800-494-4921. TRI TO REMEMBER: Aug. 21 in Bella Vista. 500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association of NWA. TriToRemember.com. 200-3088. TEA TALK AND TASTING: 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Trailside Cafe & Tea Room, 546 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. British Empire and Tea with Red Teas iced Assam Mangalam Estate and Darjeeling Coomtee Estate. Free; Registration required. Next month: Properties of Tea: Chemistry, Human Health with Green Teas Yunnan Silver Tips and Sencha Extra Fine; Sept. 18. TrailSideTea.com. 966-4945. VW WEEKEND: Aug. 27-29 at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com. 253-9768. ARTS LIVE THEATRE ALTY AWARDS: Aug. 27 at the UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. $10. artslivetheatre.com. 521-4932. OZARK NATURE CONNECTION SERIES: Art of Wandering: Knowing Your Plants and Finding Your Way: 4 p.m. Aug. 27 to 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center in Colcord, Okla. Seven-part series, one weekend a month through December. Ecological Indicators: Reading the Ecological Landscape: Sept. 24-26; Art of Mentoring: Wisdom of Our Ancestors: October; Earth Living Skills: Surviving with Style: Nov. 26-28; Beyond Birding: Messengers of the Wilderness: Dec. 17-19. Registration required. $95-$595, includes food and camping. OzarkTrackers.org. “SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” WITH AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS: Aug. 27 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com. 443-2080. FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE: dusk Aug. 27 in Lewis Soccer Fields in Fayetteville. Free. accessfayetteville.org. 444-3471. WOMEN’S BICYCLE REPAIR WORKSHOP: 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Bike City Recyclery in Fayetteville. Monthly DIY workshop for women who would like to learn bicycle repair or maintenance. Free, donations accepted. BikeCityRecyclery.org. 521-2020. BLUE MAN GROUP: 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9; 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11; and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. WaltonArtsCenter.com. 443-5600. STS9: 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $23. amptickets.com. CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED: 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com. ALFRED HITCHCOCK‘S “THE 39 STEPS:” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $10-$28. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. HEART: 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. Rain or shine event. $20-$60. downstreamcasino.com. 888-396-7876. SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS: 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Effron White. Free. First Tuesday of each month. Next month: Reese Neal. mountsequoyah.org. 443-4531. WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Pine Village Shopping Center in Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734. OZARK QUILT FAIR: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh. 750-8165. ASTRONOMY PROGRAM: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com. 789-5006. SUSAN WERNER: 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. MEALS ON WHEEL POKER RUN: Sept. 18 in Northwest Arkansas. Benefits Springdale and Fayetteville Meals on Wheels. 751-1521. TEQUILA TASTING: 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Ambassador Jennifer Muenzenmayer. $75. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING: 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Artist demonstrations, works for sale, Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com. CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER — GREAT QUINTETS: 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. TIERNEY SUTTON BAND: 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP: Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. cheesedip.net. “OMARA PORTUONDO: 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600. STEP OUT 5K WALK/RUN and TOUR DE CURE BIKE RIDE: Oct. 16 at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. diabetes.org/nwastepout. diabetes.org/nwatour. “GIGGLE, GIGGLE QUACK:” 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For all ages. $9-$17. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. “THE COLOR PURPLE:” 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 24; 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23; and 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$73. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600. “URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL:” 8 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 27-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31 at the University Theater in Fayetteville. Free-$14. uark.edu/~drama. 575-4752. ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JONATHAN BLISS: 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$55. waltonartscenter.org. 443-5600.

8 Days A Week

‘Beauty & The Beast,’ Gluten Freedom Day, Firefly Fling

No Comments 22 July 2010

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail sporter@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

Special Events

THE FAYETTEVILLE REUNION: An annual get-together of people with any kind of Fayetteville connection is this week. Friday from 6-9 p.m. meet on the back porch at George’s. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. picnic at the pavilion at Lake Wedington and at 6 p.m. Saturday a mixer at Jose’s on Dickson Street.  Sunday from 2-6 p.m. a concert at Jose’s with Rex Rootz, No Control and John Lowe. 856-5243

TOMATO TASTING: Ozark Slow Food will host a tomato tasting from 10 a.m to noon Saturday at East Square Plaza on the Fayetteville Square. $5 adults, $2.50 for ages 5-12. For reservations, email heatherfriedrich@gmail.com.

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: For WWAM (Women With a Message) from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Arsaga’s on Gregg in Fayetteville. Shelley Duchesne, Bobbie Yeager, Julie Jeannene, Mary Long, Shaed, Kate Brown, Margaret Hoskins and Allison.

FIREFLY FLING FAMILY FESTIVAL: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Fairy house building, raft making, obstacle course, outdoor art studio, firefly catch and release. Vendors selling food, mementos, t-shirts and books related to nature. Performances by Trike Theater, Still on the Hill, Shaky Bugs and Kindling Spirit. $6-$20; free for kids younger than 3. Tickets at bgozarks.org or at the gate. 750-2620.

SECOND ANNUAL NWA CELIAC CONFERENCE – “GLUTEN FREEDOM DAY”: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Cooking demonstrations, food, discussions and more. Featured speakers are Dr. Craig Brown, Shelly Asplin, Anne Roland Lee and Dr. Dennis Warren. Gluton-free Italian lunch by Schar. Cooking demonstration by Chef Robert Landophi, author of “Gluten Free Every Day Cookbook.” Vendor fair. facebook.com/group.php?gid=47879143390&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=125382944164642&ref=ts.

FINDRAISER “A CHANGE IN SEASONS”: For  Summer of Solutions at 6 p.m. July 29 at the OMNI Center, 3274 N. Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Art auction, music and food. 595-9134.

Stage and Screen

PERFORMANCE LAB: At 7 p.m. Friday at Arkansas Artist’s Laboratory Theatre, 2183 #1 N. College Ave. (behind Foghorn’s) in Fayetteville. $5. artslabtheatre.com.

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: 7 p.m. Tuesday through July 29, Aug. 1-5 and Aug. 8, 8 p.m. July 30-31 and Aug. 6-7, and 2 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1 and Aug. 7-8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$59. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Words

OZARK POETS AND WRITERS COLLECTIVE: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Open Mic. With Ozark Home Grown Poetry slam members Houston, Thomas French, Jeremy Sparkman, Michelle Miesse and Chris Helms. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

“SIDEWORDS” WITH AUTHOR GIL ADAMS: Saturday at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Music

GEOFF AND LESLIE OELSNER AND FRIENDS: With Stephen Coger on trumpet at 7 p.m. Saturday at Herbal Simplicity, 317 E. Huntsville Road in Fayetteville. Host Karen Zaremba will lead a short tour of the Herbal Simplicity house and garden. Everyone is invited to share songs, poems or stories up to 5 minutes. $10. herbalsimplicity.com or 225-8130.

SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Fayetteville Jazz Collective with guest vocalist Tom Tiratto: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $12-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

NWA SACRED HARP SINGERS: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

GULLEY PARK FREE SUMMER CONCERT: Ben Miller Band at 7 p.m. July 29 at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. Full House on Aug. 12. 575-8328.

Learning

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE: 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

WOMEN’S OPEN SHOP: 1-7 p.m. Monday at Bike City Recyclery in Fayetteville. DIY workshop for women who want to learn bicycle repair or maintenance. Donations accepted. bikecityrecyclery.org or 521-2020

BENTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Bentonville Clarion Inn. Monthly buffet luncheon. With attorney Hadley Hindmarsh. $12 for buffet; reservations required. bcdems.org or 271-8335.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at their clubhouse, two miles north on Arkansas 43 in Siloam Springs. 918-422-5867.

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

SALSA & BACHATA LESSONS: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through July at Teatro Scarpino, 329 N. West Ave. in Fayetteville. With Boyd and Jocelyn. $15. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

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

DANCE LESSONS: Line Dancing, two-step, waltz, cha-cha and more, Mondays and Tuesdays at Country Dance Club, 1400 S. Young St. in Springdale. $5 per person. countrydanceclub.org or 751-9845.

Mind, Body, Spirit

REFLECTIONS OF ST. FRANCIS: Friday through Sunday at the Little Portion Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. With John Michael Talbot. littleportion.org or 253-7370.

TEA TALK AND TASTING: 2 p.m. Saturday at Trailside Cafe & Tea Room, 546 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. American Colonies Rebel over Tea with Red Teas English Breakfast and Earl Gray. Free. Registration required. On Aug. 21, British Empire and Tea with Red Teas iced Assam Mangalam Estate and Darjeeling Coomtee Estate. trailsidetea.com or 966-4945.

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.

SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust in Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

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

BUDDHIST MEDITATION GROUP: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 422-6526.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS: 9 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

DHARMA TALK: 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

Outdoors

FAYETTEVILLE HORSESHOE PITCHING: late afternoon until dark Mondays at the Walker Park horseshoe pits in Fayetteville. Fayetteville Tournaments: July 24 and Aug. 14. arkansashorseshoepitching.com or 871-4948.

BEAVER LAKE CRUISES: 9 a.m. Sunday, July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 8, and 6 p.m. today and Aug. 12 from Hobbs State Park Conservation Area. Reservation required. $5-$10. 789-5000.

INTRO TO KAYAKING: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets provided. For ages 16 and older. Registration required. $50; BYO sunscreen and sack lunch. 789-5000.

ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: through Aug. 6 with Fayetteville Parks and Rec. First 96 paid teams fills the league. accessfayetteville.com or 718-7681.

ADULT KICKBALL: through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8330.

Minor Matters

BOOK BUDDY BUNCH: 10 a.m. Saturdays through July at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. With the 7-UP volunteers. faylib.org or 856-7170.

MAGICIAN ZAC BARKOWSKI: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

KINDERSONGS: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

DIVE INTO ACTING: 1 p.m. for grades K-2, and 4 p.m. July 27-30 for grades 3-5 Tuesday through July 30 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

CARTOONING – UNDERWATER WORLD: 2 p.m. Tuesday for grades K-1, 2 p.m. Wednesday for grades 2-3, and 2 p.m. July 29 for grades 4-5 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

FPL GAMERS CLUB: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For teens. Wii, card and board games. faylib.org or 856-7170.

KNWA WEATHERMAN DAN SKOFF: 1 and 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For elementary age kids. faylib.org or 856-7170.

SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS: through Aug. 13 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Ages, dates, subjects vary. One and two-week classes. $120-$200. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

SUMMER ART CLASSES: Through Aug. 13 at Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Clay, drawing, multimedia, creative play costuming and more. Dates and ages vary by class. For kids ages 5 and older. $80 per class; nwaccc.org or 200-0663.

Auditions, Call for Volunteers, Entries

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: to read certain books on the Middle East and the Afghan war, and U.S. Presidential Power, and then participate in an OMNI panel discussions. “The American Way of War: How Bush’s War Became Obama’s” by Tom Engelhardt, “In the Graveyards of Empires” by Seth Jones, “A Woman Among War Lords” by Malalai Joya, “Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer” by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis; “Selling War in a Media Age: The Presidency and Public Opinion in the American Century“ by Kenneth Osgood and Andrew Frank, “BOMB POWER: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State“ by Gary Wills. Contact Dick Bennett at jbennet@uark.edu.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: for Ozark Quilt Fair on Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: For World Cheese Dip Championship. Compete in amateur or professional categories in the first ever cheese dip championship to be Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Register online at cheesedip.net.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: For a street side art walk program during First Thursday on the Square in Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. firstThursdayfayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.

CALL FOR SCREENPLAY ENTRIES: Due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES: Due Jan. 1, 2011 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For details, go to ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

Art

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

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

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

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY: 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through August 29.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY: East Square Plaza Basement, One E. Center St., Fayetteville. fayettevilleunderground.com or 387-1534. “A Place to Drown” by Institute Du Loop, “The Super Cute Show” by Kelly Price-Colston, ceramics by Gailen Hudson and “Poor Traits & Land Scapegoats” by Matthew Lyman through July.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY: 3996 Frontage Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

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

INSPIRATION POINT: Eureka Springs. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com or 981-3073. Art in Opera Group Show, with pieces by 31 local artists, through Friday.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY: 318 S. First St., Rogers. juliewaitdesigns.com or 631-8706. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Aug. 13.

OZARK FOLKWAYS: 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791. Works by Rebecca Buchanan through July.

THE PERK: 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375. Photography by Sarah Tomlin through July.

POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Watercolors by Zeek Taylor through July.

QUEEN ANNE MANSION GARDEN LEVEL GALLERY: 115 W. Van Buren, U.S. Highway 62, Eureka Springs. 253-6164.

RICHLAND NURSERY AND ART GALLERY: Hwy 23 South, Huntsville. 738-5305.

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: 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. terrastudios.com or 1-800-255-8995. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations.

Museums

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

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

GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’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., US Hwy. 62, Prairie Grove. 846-2990. Civil War battlefield with original buildings.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. “All Dressed Up” and exhibit on clothing through Jan. 22. “Answering the Call” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Carl Smith’s Fayetteville” images from the 1910s through 1950s, through Aug. 21.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE: 1564 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875. “Backyard Science” through September.

Coming Soon

HUNTSVILLE IPRA RODEO: July 30-31 at Sky High Arena in Huntsville. 738-2840.

ME AND MY SHADOW: July 30-31 at Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center in Fayetteville. Self awareness workshop with Amy Eversole and Joy Caffrey. Registration required. $30-$125. joymatters.com or 442-7013.

A.G. RUSSELL KNIFE EVENT: July 30-Aug. 1 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. knifeevent.com or 631-0055.

“SOUTH PACIFIC“: 8 p.m. July 30-31, Aug. 5-7 and Aug. 12-14, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 1, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

LEE ANN WOMACK: 8 p.m. July 30 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. $15-$50. protix.com or 888-396-7876.

DIVE-IN MOVIE: “MADAGASCAR 2: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA” at dusk July 30 at the Wilson Park Pool in Fayetteville. Free. 444-3471.

LIVING HISTORY WORKSHOP: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31 at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Learn about research, character development, presentations and working with the public. $15, includes lunch. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

RECYCLE ART: 10 a.m. to noon July 31 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration Required. Family event. faylib.org or 856-7170.

DOUBLEPLAY: 10:30 a.m. July 31 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Family music event. faylib.org or 856-7170.

PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOR: 1 to 3 p.m. July 31 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For grades K-2. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: July 31 at Sandy Beach in Heber Springs. For adults and kids. heber-springs.com or 501-362-2444.

HISTORICAL DANCE SOCIETY: 1 p.m. July 31 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

TONTITOWN GRAPE FESTIVAL: Aug. 3-7 in Tontitown. Grape stomp, carnival rides, live entertainment. Spaghetti dinners. 927-2295.

SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS: 7 p.m. Aug. 3 at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Bayard Blain. Free. mountsequoyah.org or 443-4531.

MERRI BIECHLER’S “BOMBS, BABES, AND BINGO”: 8 p.m. Aug. 5-8 at Arkansas Artist’s Laboratory Theatre, 2183 #1 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. $10. artslabtheatre.com.

INNER HERMIT: Aug. 6-8 at the Little Portion Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. With John Michael Talbot. littleportion.org or 253-7370.

DIABETES HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale. Free screenings, nutrition and fitness demos, medical consultations and more. diabetes.org/nwaexpo.

DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area. Registration required. $30; includes workshop, lunch and Dutch Oven 101 cookbook. 789-5000.

“MOTHS IN THE OZARKS”: 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With Lori Spencer. Includes kids craft activity. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

HIROSHIMA-NAGASAKI COMMEMORATION: 6 p.m. Aug. 8 in Fayetteville. Procession from Arkansas Avenue and Lafayettevile Street to the Fulbright Peace Fountain on the UA campus. With Karen Takemoto and the Kaminskys. Music by Still on the Hill, Amy Edie, Don Matt & Scott Thompson, Steve & The Recliners. omnicenter.org or 973-9049.

BILL CLINTON LUNCHEON SPEECH: 11:30 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale. Benefits Economics Arkansas. $100; tickets available at Arvest Banks.

“THE SURE POP OIL WELL SCANDAL” MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND: Aug. 13-14 at the Crescent Cottage Inn and the Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs. $399-$539. 1881crescentcottageinn.com or 800-223-3246; bridgefordhouse.com or 888-567-2422.

ASTRONOMY CRUISE: Aug. 13 from Hobbs State Park Conservation Area. Reservation required. $50, includes Galileo scope for you to assemble and keep. $10 for additional boat seats; kids younger than 6 are free. 789-5000.

GARY ALLAN: 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at The AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Frank Vignola Hot Club Trio at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall in Fayetteville. $12-$15. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLAKE SHELTON: 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. $15-$50. protix.com or 888-396-7876.

SUMMER BOOK SALE: 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Carnegie Public Library in Eureka Springs. 253-8754.

“DRIVE DOWN ENERGY COSTS AND INCREASE PROFITS”: Aug. 17 at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville. $25; includes lunch. Arkansas-quality.org or 501-372-2222.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS WEEKEND: Aug. 19-22 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free. eurekaspringschamber.com.

ELI YOUNG BAND & COREY SMITH: 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at The AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $15-$75. amptickets.com.

SECCHI DAY: Aug. 21 on Beaver Lake. Water quality monitoring. Hands on activities and games, Build-a-Rain Barrel workshops, boat tours, live music and more. bwdh2o.org.

TASTE OF THE INNS: 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at 12 different Bed and Breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Two appetizers, a ‘mock’tail and tour at each inn. Self-guided tour. $25. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-taste-of-the-inns.htm or 800-494-4921.

TRI TO REMEMBER: Aug. 21 in Bella Vista. 500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association of NWA. TriToRemember.com or 200-3088.

WEEKEND WITH ROSEMARY DANIELL: Author of “Secrets of Zona Rosa: How Writing (and sisterhood) Can Change Women’s Lives” Aug. 27-29 in Fayetteville. The Savannah, Ga. writer will do a free reading at Nightbird Books on Aug. 27. On Aug. 28 she will lead a writers’ gathering and potluck lunch on Beaver Lake, $85. On Aug. 29 she will do one-on-one sessions with writers $75-$150. To register call Ryder Finnegan at 444-7269.

VW WEEKEND: Aug. 27-29 at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com or 253-9768.

“SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” WITH AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS: Aug. 27 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

BLUE MAN GROUP: 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. waltonartscenter.com or 443-5600.

STS9: 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at The AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $23. amptickets.com.

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED: 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at The AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

“THE 39 STEPS”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept 9-11 and Sept. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at Theatre Squared in Fayetteville. theatre2.org or 443-5600.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Pine Village Shopping Center in Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734.

HARVEST FOOD FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 on the Fayetteville Square. Local chefs will present their finest creations made from local foods. (501) 993-7502.

OZARK QUILT FAIR: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM: Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park, U.S. 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

SUSAN WERNER: 7 and 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $16-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

MEALS ON WHEEL POKER RUN: Sept. 18 in Northwest Arkansas. Benefits Springdale and Fayetteville Meals on Wheels. 751-1521.

B.B. KING: 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

8 Days A Week

Third Friday, Fat Tire Festival, ‘Your Last Friend Inc.’

No Comments 15 July 2010

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or e-mail sporter@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

Special Events

WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FESTIVAL: Today through Sunday in Okemah, Okla. Arlo Guthrie, David Amram, Stoney LaRue, Emily Kaitz, Randy Crouch, Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, Ellis Paul, Jimmy LaFave, Joel Rafael and many more. Children’s events, songwriting workshops. Free. woodyguthrie.com.

THIRD FRIDAY TWILIGHT ART WALK AND SALE: “Summer In The City” 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in historic downtown Rogers. Karrie Evenson artist’s reception at Julie Wait Designs Gallery. Zeek Taylor artist’s reception at Poor Richard’s. mainstreetrogers.com, juliewaitdesigns.com, poorrichardsart.com.

FAT TIRE MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL: Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Eureka Springs. Competitive and non-competitive events. fattirefestival.com or 422-7654.

Stage and Screen

FILM “THE LIGHTNING THIEF“: 5:30 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Next week: “SHERLOCK HOLMES.” faylib.org or 856-7170.

THE VILLAGE PLAYERS PRODUCTION OF “HELLO, DOLLY!”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. $8-$17. bvvillageplayers.org or 273-2556.

FILM “FINDING NEMO”: 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Next Week: “PONYO”. faylib.org or 856-7170.

DIVE-IN MOVIE “STAR TREK” (2009): At dusk Friday at the Wilson Park Pool. Free. accessfayetteville.org or 444-3471.

BOAR’S HEAD PLAYERS: Will open “Your Last Friend, Inc.” at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the University Theater on the UA campus. Show dates are 8 p.m. July 21-24. Tickets are $10 by calling 575-4752.

Words

POET GINA FERRARA: 7 p.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

WOMEN’S OPEN MIC: 6:30 8 p.m. Sunday at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. With Mendy Knott. Open to men and women to celebrate the words of women. womenhowl.blogspot.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. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 790-2588.

“WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE?”: noon Wednesday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Readings by members of LifeWriters memoir group. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

Music

SONGS IN THE VILLE: 7:30 p.m. today at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts with different local guest songwriters. Third Thursdays each month. $5. myspace.com/songsintheville.

VIOLINIST MIHO SAKON: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

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

Learning

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER: 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

USING MILITARY RECORDS FOR GENEALOGY RESEARCH: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 872-7250.

FRIENDS OF HOBBS GUEST SPEAKER SERIES: 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Visitors Center on Arkansas 12 in Rogers. “Insects“ with Dayton Steelman. Free. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

GALILEO SCOPE WORKSHOP: 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Followed by free astronomy night. Registration and pre-payment required. $35 per telescope. 789-5000.

HANDMADE CLOTH DEMONSTRATION: Sunday at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. With the Wool and Wheel Handspinners Guild and Dogwood Lace Group. Free. 846-2990.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE: 7 p.m. July 22 at the Shiloh Museum. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

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

SALSA & BACHATA LESSONS: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through July at Teatro Scarpino, 329 N. West Ave. in Fayetteville. With Boyd and Jocelyn. $15. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

Mind, Body, Spirit

SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust Ave. in Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

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

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 422-6526.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

DHARMA TALK: 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

Outdoors

BEAVER LAKE CRUISES: 9 a.m. today, Sunday, July 25, July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 8, and 6 p.m. July 22 and Aug. 12 from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $5-$10. 789-5000.

INTRO TO KAYAKING: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 1 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets provided. For ages 16 and older. Registration and pre-payment required. $50; BYO sunscreen, sack lunch and dress appropriately for the weather. 789-5000.

STAR GAZING SESSION: Saturday at Crossbow Pavilion in Withrow Springs State Park in Huntsville. Telescopes of Astronomical Society of NWA available for viewing. BYO Binoculars, chair, and dress for the weather. Canceled if cloudy or rainy. 559-2593.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM: 7:45 p.m. Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Arkansas 12 in Rogers. Next session: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: through Aug. 6 with Fayetteville Parks and Rec. First 96 paid teams fills the league. accessfayetteville.com or 718-7681.

ADULT KICKBALL: through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8330.

Minor Matters

BUILD-A-BEAST SCULPTURE MAKING: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 12 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. 7/22: SCAVENGER HUNT; 7/29: CHALK FEST; 8/5: UNDER THE BIG TOP; 8/12: MINUTE TO WIN IT. For kids and families. 244-5074.

RECYCLE ART: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration Required. For grades K-2. faylib.org or 856-7170.

STORY TIME: 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Ages and books vary. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

CREATE A COMIC BOOK: 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through July 23 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. For grades 4-7. faylib.org or 856-7170.

PLUNGE INTO PLAYWRITING: 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through July 23 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. For grades 3-5. faylib.org or 856-7170.

WHITEWATER DAYTRIP: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday from the Jones Center in Springdale. For ages 12-17. $25 per person, per trip includes admission, lunch meal and transportation. Registration and permission forms required. thejonescenter.org/youth or 756-8090, ext. 214.

SUMMER NATURE EXPLORATION DAY CAMP: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through July 22 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Hikes, live animals, nature-related activities, and more. For ages 9-12. Includes T-shirt, crafts, activities and snacks. $50. Registration and pre-payment required by July 13. 789-5000.

BEACH DAY CONCERT WITH LEONARDO BICIUNAS: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and 1 and 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 872-7250.

KIDS SUMMER FILM FEST: 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through July 28 at Malco’s Razorback, Sunset and Towne Center Cinemas. Benefits Children’s Hospitals. $2 admission. malco.com.

SUMMER ART CAMP: 9 a.m. to noon July 26-30 at Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71 in Winslow. With Erin Chapman, Tracie Slattery, and staff from the Center for Arts and Education. For ages 5-12. Registration required by July 9. $20. 634-3791.

SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS: through Aug. 13 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Ages, dates, subjects vary. One and two-week classes. $120-$200. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

SUMMER ART CLASSES: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. through Aug. 13 at Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Clay, drawing, multimedia, creative play costuming, and more. Dates and ages vary by class. For kids ages 5 and older. $80 per class; $25 to include lunch break. nwaccc.org or 200-0663.

Auditions, Call for Volunteers, Entries

CALL FOR ENTRIES: for Ozark Quilt Fair on Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

WORLD CHEESE DIP CHAMPIONSHIP: Professional and amateur chefs are invited to compete in the first ever world cheese dip championship Oct. 9 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Deadline to signup is Sept. 30. For information cheesedip.net.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: For a streetside art walk program during First Thursdays on the Square in downtown Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. firstThursdayfayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.

CALL FOR SCREENPLAY ENTRIES: due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES: due Jan. 1 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmaker age 18 and younger, should submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For full details, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

Art

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

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

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

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY: 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through August 29.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY: 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. fayettevilleunderground.com or 387-1534. “A Place to Drown” by Institute Du Loop, “The Super Cute Show” by Kelly Price-Colston, ceramic works by Gailen Hudson, and “Poor Traits & Land Scapegoats” by Matthew Lyman through July.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY: 3996 Frontage Road Suite 2 in Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607.

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

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY: 318 S. First St., Rogers. juliewaitdesigns.com or 631-8706. Paintings by Karrie Evenson through Aug. 13.

OZARK FOLKWAYS: 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791. Works by Rebecca Buchanan through July.

THE PERK: 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375. Photography by Sarah Tomlin through July.

POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Watercolors by Zeek Taylor through July.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE: 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. terrastudios.com or 800-255-8995. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations.

Museums

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

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

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

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up,” on clothing finery, through Jan. 22. “Answering the Call,” the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Carl Smith’s Fayetteville,” images from the 1910s through 1950s, through Aug. 21.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE: 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875. “Backyard Science” through September.

Coming Soon

NWA CELIAC CONFERENCE “GLUTEN FREEDOM DAY”: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Cooking demonstrations, food, discussions and more. facebook.com/group.php?gid=47879143390&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=125382944164642&ref=ts

“SIDEWORDS” WITH AUTHOR GIL ADAMS: July 24 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

FIREFLY FLING SUMMER FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES: 7 to 10 p.m. July 24 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. $6-$20; free for kids younger than 3. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

HOUSE CONCERT GEOFF OELSNER AND FRIENDS: July 24 at Herbal Simplicity, 317 E. Huntsville Road in Fayetteville. herbalsimplicity.com or 225-8130.

KUAF SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Fayetteville Jazz Collective with guest vocalist Tom Tiratto: 7:30 p.m. July 24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $12-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: 7 p.m. July 27-29, August 1-5 and August 8, 8 p.m. July 30-31and August 6-7, and 2 p.m. July31-August 1 and August 7-8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$59. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Ben Miller Band: 7 p.m. July 29 at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. Parking in the lot off Old Wire Road is now reserved, $150 per space. Also Full House: Aug. 12. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8328.

HUNTSVILLE IPRA RODEO: July 30-31 at Sky High Arena in Huntsville. 738-2840.

ME AND MY SHADOW: July 30-31 at Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center in Fayetteville. Self awareness workshop with Amy Eversole and Joy Caffrey. Registration required. $30-$125. joymatters.com or 442-7013.

A.G. RUSSELL KNIFE EVENT: 2 to 6 p.m. July 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. knifeevent.com or 631-0055.

“SOUTH PACIFIC“: 8 p.m. July 30-31, Aug. 5-7 and Aug. 12-14, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 1, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

LEE ANN WOMACK: 8 p.m. July 30 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. $15-$50. protix.com or 888-396-7876.

LIVING HISTORY WORKSHOP: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31 at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Learn about research, character development, presentations and working with the public. $15, includes lunch. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: July 31 at Sandy Beach in Heber Springs. For adults and kids. heber-springs.com or 501-362-2444.

“SLEEP MY CHILD” WITH AUTHOR EYVONNA RAINS: July 31 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

TONTITOWN GRAPE FESTIVAL: Aug. 3-7 in Tontitown. Grape stomp, carnival rides, live entertainment. Spaghetti dinners. 927-2295.

SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER’S ROUND CONCERTS: 7 p.m. Aug. 3 at Parker Hall at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. With Bayard Blain. Free. mountsequoyah.org or 443-4531.

HIROSHIMA-NAGASAKI COMMEMORATION: 6 p.m. Aug. 8 in Fayetteville. Procession from Arkansas Avenue and Lafayettevile Street to the Fulbright Peace Fountain on the UA campus. With Karen Takemoto and the Kaminskys. Live music with Still on the Hill, Amy Edie, Don Matt and Scott Thompson, Steve & the Recliners. omnicenter.org or 973-9049.

FLOAT AWAY TO DREAMLAND PAJAMA STORY TIME: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

ASTRONOMY CRUISE: 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 13 from Hobbs State Park Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $50, includes Galileo scope for you to assemble and keep. $10 for additional boat seats; kids younger than 6 are free. 789-5000.

GARY ALLAN: 7 p.m. August 13 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

KUAF SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Frank Vignola Hot Club Trio: 7:30 p.m. August 13 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall in Fayetteville. $12-$15. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLAKE SHELTON: 8 p.m. August 13 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, Okla. $15-$50. protix.com or 888-396-7876.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS WEEKEND: August 19-22 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free. eurekaspringschamber.com.

ELI YOUNG BAND & COREY SMITH: 7 p.m. August 20 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $15-$75. amptickets.com.

“BRINGING NATURE HOME: HOW TO SUSTAIN WILDLIFE IN YOUR BACK YARD” AUTHOR DOUGLAS TALLAMY: 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the UA Continuing Ed in Fayetteville. $10-$15. 521-0934.

SECCHI DAY: August 21 on Beaver Lake. Water quality monitoring. Hands on activities and games, Build-a-Rain Barrel workshops, boat tours, live music and more. bwdh2o.org.

TASTE OF THE INNS: August 21 at 12 different Bed and Breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Self-guided tour. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-taste-of-the-inns.htm.

TRI TO REMEMBER: Aug. 21 in Bella Vista. 500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association of NWA. TriToRemember.com or 200-3088.

VW WEEKEND: August 27-29 at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com or 253-9768.

“SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” WITH AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS: Aug. 27 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

BLUE MAN GROUP: 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. waltonartscenter.com or 443-5600.

STS9: 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $23. amptickets.com.

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED: 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. amptickets.com.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S “THE 39 STEPS”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, Sept 9-11 and Sept. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Sept. 4-5, Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19 at Theatre Squared in Fayetteville. For all ages. theatre2.org or 443-5600.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Pine Village Shopping Center in Eureka Springs. Free. 918-251-8734.

OZARK QUILT FAIR: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hobbs State Park, U.S. Highway 12 in Rogers. Next session: 4:15 p.m. Nov. 27. friendsofhobbs.com or 789-5006.

BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING: 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FALL ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in Eureka Springs. Artist demonstrations, works for sale, Free self-guided tour. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

8 Days A Week

8 Days a Week

No Comments 08 July 2010

All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to Fayetteville Free Weekly, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville 72702, or email sporter@nwaonline.com, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.

Special Events

BREAKFAST BOOGIE BLUES STYLE: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at East Square Plaza in Fayetteville. Benefits Youth Bridge. $35-$50. 575-9471.

PEACE & JUSTICE HEROES AWARDS BANQUET: 5:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. Honoring Barbara Harmony, Dr. Art Hobson, Donna Massey, Dr. McAfee, and the NWA Workers Justice Center. $25. omnicenter.org or 935-4422.

SECOND SATURDAY STROLL: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Eureka Springs. artofeureka.com or 253-7679.

Stage and Screen

“CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON” AND “SWAMP THING“: 5:30 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

“WATERHORSE”: 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

Words

WHODUNITS BOOK GROUP: noon Saturday at Gaylord’s in Fayetteville. With representative from “Let’s Bring Them Home”. 756-6169.

“A JOURNEY TO DIE FOR” WITH AUTHOR RADINE TREES NEHRING: 4 p.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

“BIRDS ON FORMER PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS IN THE WESTERN ARKANSAS OZARKS” WITH AUTHOR JOE NEAL: 7 p.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

BOOK TALK “LET THE GREAT WORLD SPIN” BY COLUM MCCANN: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

OZARK POETRY SLAM: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rogue Pizza on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. $5 cover. 422-1978.

Music

GULLEY PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Joseph Israel: 7 p.m. today at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. Also Ben Miller Band: July 29; Full House: Aug. 12. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8328.

HOUSE CONCERT: SHANNON WURST: 8 p.m. Friday at Herbal Simplicity, 317 E. Huntsville Road in Fayetteville. Doors open at 7 to tour the gardens. Kids program while parents enjoy the concert. $12. herbalsimplicity.com or 225-8130.

THE TALLEY TRIO AND THE WILLIAMSONS: 7 p.m. Friday at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 3074 S. 45th St. in Springdale. phillipschapel.org or 756-5687.

KUAF SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Composer’s Showcase: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $12-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FESTIVAL: Wednesday through July 18 in Okemah, Okla. Arlo Guthrie, David Amram, Stoney LaRue, Emily Kaitz, Randy Crouch, Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines, Ellis Paul, Jimmy LaFave, Joel Rafael and many more. Children’s events, songwriting workshops. Free. woodyguthrie.com.

SONGS IN THE VILLE: 7:30 to 10 p.m. July 15 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts with different local guest songwriters. Third Thursdays each month. $5. myspace.com/songsintheville.

OPERA IN THE OZARKS: 7:15 p.m. through July 16 at Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. This season offers “Tosca”, “Carmen” and “Don Giovanni”. “Carmen”: 3 p.m. Saturday at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Gala Finale July 17 at the AUD in Eureka Springs. opera.org or 253-8595.

Learning

CONFEDERATE HISTORY WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Living history activities and re-enactments. 846-2990.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: 2 p.m. Sunday at the Headquarters House on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. rootsweb.com/~arwcags.

DEVELOPING OUTCOME MEASURES FOR NON-PROFITS: 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 872-7250.

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

Mind, Body, Spirit

INNER HERMIT: Friday through Sunday at the Little Portion Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. With John Michael Talbot. Also August 6-8. littleportion.org or 253-7370.

OMNI CENTER VEGETARIAN POTLUCK: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the OMNI Center Building, 3274 N. Lee St. in Fayetteville. Also every 2nd Wednesday. Bring a dish to share and discuss how dietary choice impact peace, justice and ecology. omnicenter.org or exequals@hotmail.com.

SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust in Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

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

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 422-6526.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Campus Ministries Building, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

DHARMA TALK: 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

Outdoors

BEAVER LAKE CRUISES: 9 a.m. July 15, July 18, July 25, July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 8, and 6 p.m. July 22 and Aug. 12 from Hobbs State Park Conservation Area. Reservation and prepayment required. $5-$10. 789-5000.

ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: through Aug. 6 with Fayetteville Parks and Rec. First 96 paid teams fills the league. accessfayetteville.com or 718-7681.

ADULT KICKBALL: Monday through Aug. 26 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. Games are 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Chill Out recreational league or Game On competitive league. accessfayetteville.org or 575-8330.

Minor Matters

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” WITH TRIKE THEATER: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

STORY TIME: 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Ages and books vary. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP: Junior High Band Camp: Sunday through July 16, Senior High Band Camp and Junior/Senior High Orchestra Camp: July 18-23 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. $275-$370 per camp. Application form and requirements at globalcampus.uark.edu or 800-952-1165.

SILVER DOLLAR CITY DAYTRIP: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, from the Jones Center in Springdale. WHITEWATER DAYTRIP: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 19. For ages 12-17. $25 per person, per trip includes admission, lunch meal and transportation. Registration and permission forms required. thejonescenter.org/youth or 756-8090, ext. 214.

1800S HISTORY DAY CAMPS: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through July 16 at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. For ages 6-9. Registration and pre-payment required. $45-$50. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

TEEN ANIME CLUB: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For Manga and Anime fans ages 13-18. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

YOUTH SONGWRITING WORKSHOP: Tuesday through July 16 at the Jones Center in Springdale. With Shannon Wurst and J. Wagner. 756-8090.

KIDS SUMMER FILM FEST: 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through July 28 at Malco’s Razorback, Sunset and Towne Center Cinemas. Benefits Children’s Hospitals. $2 admission. malco.com.

PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through July 15 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. For grades 3-5. faylib.org or 856-7170.

YOU BE THE DJ: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

MAGICIAN TOMMY TERRIFIC: 1 and 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.

CLICK/STITCH TEEN FIBER ARTS GROUP: 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 15 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Sarah Jo and Jessica. For beginning and experienced teens; knitter, crochet, embroider, macrame, cross-stitch quilt and sew; needles and yarn supplied for first timers. Current project is Pooch Pads for the Fayetteville Humane Society. faylib.org or 856-7170.

T TAURI MOVIE CAMP: July 19-31 in Batesville, AR. Five workshops offered. Ages vary; 3rd grade through under 21. $40-$200 per workshop. Forms and full information at ttauri.org.

KIDSWRITE II: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19-23 at the University of Arkansas ROTC building, 775 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. With Jon Medders, Ellie Esrey and Brian Lee. For students who have completed eighth grade and above. Registration required by July 12. $115. coehp.uark.edu.

SUMMER ART CAMP: 9 a.m. to noon July 26-30 at Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. Hwy 71 in Winslow. With Erin Chapman, Tracie Slattery, and staff from the Center for Arts and Education. For ages 5-12. Registration required by July 9. $20. 634-3791.

SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS: through Aug. 13 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Ages, dates, subjects vary. One and two-week classes. $120-$200. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

SUMMER ART CLASSES: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. through August 13 at Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Clay, drawing, multimedia, creative play costuming, and more. Dates and ages vary by class. For kids ages 5 and older. $80 per class; $25 to include lunch break. nwaccc.org or 200-0663.

Auditions, Call For Volunteers, Entries

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: to read certain books on the Middle East and the Afghan war, and U.S. Presidential Power, and then participate in an OMNI panel discussions. “The American Way of War: How Bush’s War Became Obama’s” by Tom Engelhardt, “In the Graveyards of Empires” by Seth Jones, “A Woman Among War Lords” by Malalai Joya, “Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer” by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis; “Selling War in a Media Age: The Presidency and Public Opinion in the American Century“ by Kenneth Osgood and Andrew Frank, “BOMB POWER: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State“ by Gary Wills. Contact Dick Bennett at jbennet@uark.edu.

CALL FOR BOOK DONATIONS: to help create a library at Port Fourchon for the beach cleaners, boat crews, wildlife and oil rig workers. Used paperbacks and hardbacks, fictions, how-to’s, hunting and fishing magazines, games and cards. Drop-off donations through July at the Bank of Fayetteville on the Square and also the north Fayetteville branch. For more information, call 255-1559.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: for Ozark Quilt Fair Sept. 11 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $10 for exhibitors. New and antique quilts for show and sale. Cash prizes for Viewers Choice awards. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: for a street side art walk program to take place during First Thursday on the Square in downtown Fayetteville. Applications due the 20th of the month through November. Artists must be available to show and present their works from 5 to 8 p.m. for the entire First Thursday event. firstThursdayfayetteville.com/apply or 521-5776.

CALL FOR SCREENPLAY ENTRIES: due Dec. 15 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition. For writers who have not yet had a work produced or optioned. $20. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES: due Jan. 1, 2011 for the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmaker age 18 and under, please submit works to T Tauri Youth Film Festival, ttauri.org. Several genres and specifications. $10 entry fee. For full details, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

Art

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

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

THE COMMON GROUNDS: 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Window decorations by The New School students of artists Christina Mariatti throughout 2010.

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

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY: 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. “Transforming Tradition: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz” through August 29.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY: East Square Plaza Basement, One E. Center St., Fayetteville. fayettevilleunderground.com or 387-1534. “A Place to Drown” by Institute Du Loop, “The Super Cute Show” by Kelly Price-Colston, ceramic works by Gailen Hudson, and “Poor Traits & Land Scapegoats” by Matthew Lyman through July.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY: 3996 Frontage Road, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY: – 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.

INSPIRATION POINT: Eureka Springs. eurekaspringsstudiotour.com or 981-3073. Art in Opera Group Show, with pieces by 31 local artists, through July 16.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY: 318 S. First St., Rogers. juliewaitdesigns.com or 631-8706. Paintings by Karrie Evenson Monday through Aug. 13. “American Realist” Tim Jones through Friday.

OZARK FOLKWAYS: 22733 N. U.S. Highway 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791. Works by Rebecca Buchanan through July.

THE PERK: 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375. Photography by Sarah Tomlin through July.

POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Watercolors by Zeek Taylor through July

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

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

Museums

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

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

GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’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. Hwy. 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., US Hwy. 62, Prairie Grove. 846-2990. Civil War battlefield with original buildings.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh . Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “All Dressed Up”, on clothing finery, through Jan. 22, 2011. “Answering the Call”, the history of the Springdale Fire Department, through Sept. 18. “Carl Smith’s Fayetteville”, images from the 1910s through 1950s, through August 21.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE: 1564 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875. “Backyard Science” through September.

Coming Soon

FAT TIRE MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL: July 16-18 in Eureka Springs. Competitive and non-competitive events. fattirefestival.com or 422-7654.

KUAF SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Fayetteville Jazz Collective with guest vocalist Tom Tiratto: 7:30 p.m. July 24 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $12-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

DISNEY’S “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: 7 p.m. July 27-29, August 1-5 and August 8, 8 p.m. July 30-31and August 6-7, and 2 p.m. July31-August 1 and August 7-8 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$59. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S “SOUTH PACIFIC“: 8 p.m. July 30-31, Aug. 5-7 and Aug. 12-14, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 1, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

LEE ANN WOMACK: 8 p.m. July 30 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, OK. Rain or shine event. $15-$50. protix.com or 888-396-7876.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: July 31 at Sandy Beach in Heber Springs. For adults and kids. heber-springs.com or 501-362-2444.

TONTITOWN GRAPE FESTIVAL: Aug. 3-7 in Tontitown. Grape stomp, carnival rides, live entertainment. Spaghetti dinners. 927-2295.

GARY ALLAN: 7 p.m. August 13 at the AMP at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$100. amptickets.com.

KUAF SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: The Frank Vignola Hot Club Trio: 7:30 p.m. August 13 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall in Fayetteville. $12-$15. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

BLAKE SHELTON: 8 p.m. August 13 at The Venue at Downstream Casino Resort in Quapaw, OK. Rain or shine event. $15-$50. protix.com or 888-396-7876.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS WEEKEND: August 19-22 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free. eurekaspringschamber.com.

TASTE OF THE INNS: August 21 at 12 different Bed and Breakfasts in Eureka Springs. Self-guided tour. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-taste-of-the-inns.htm.

VW WEEKEND: August 27-29 at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. nwavwa.com or 253-9768.

“SECRETS OF THE ZONA ROSA” WITH AUTHOR ROSEMARY DANIELS: Aug. 27 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

BLUE MAN GROUP: 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Sept. 5 and Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and Sept. 10-11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and Sept. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Best for ages 8 and older. $46-$69. waltonartscenter.com or 443-5600.

B.B. KING: 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets go on sale July 14. $58-$100. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Older Entries »

Twitter

© 2010 The Free Weekly. All rights reserved. Powered by Wordpress.