SPECIAL EVENTS

NATIONAL VETERANS CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL — through Sunday at the John Q. Hammonds Convention Center in Rogers. Talent competitions in art, creative writing, dance, drama, and music for Veterans. va.gov/opa/speceven/caf/index.asp or 444-4064.

CERAMIC BOWL SALE — 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Little Bread Company, 116 N. Block Ave. in Fayetteville. $15 buys soup and a bowl made by students of the University of Arkansas Department of Ceramics. Benefits ACE programs including guest artists and workshops. rsniego@uark.edu or 527-0622.

OPEN BOOK AFFAIR WITH “WINTER’S BONE” AUTHOR DANIEL WOODRELL — 6 to 10 p.m. today at Pratt Place Barn in Fayetteville. Benefits the Ozark Literacy Council. $50-$60. ozarkliteracy.org or 521-8250.

NWA GAMECON — Friday through Sunday at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale. 24 hour a day gaming with LAN parties, tournaments and more. nwagamecon.com.

MILITARY AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION — noon to 5 p.m. Friday at Million Air Tarmac, 4290 South School Ave. in Fayetteville. Get up close to military aircraft and flight personnel from the Navy, Air Force and Army. United States Army will bring their Hummer H3 interactive video game and rock wall. 443-4343 or millionair.com.

ART IN THE PARK — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the North side of Wilson Park in Fayetteville. Area artists demonstrating their work. Art Activity Tent for children accompanied by an adult. artistnwarkansas.org or 571-3581.

PUPPETS IN THE PARK — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on the South lawn at Wilson Park in Fayetteville. Puppet making workshop, presentations and a giant puppet pageant grand finale. With Jo Ann Kaminsky and George Meyer. 966-1950.

HAUNTED BATTLEFIELD — 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Guided tours leave from the amphitheater every 20 to 30 minutes; last tour leave at 10 p.m. $1-$2. 846-2990.

TOAST THE GHOST MURDER AND MAYHEM TROLLEY TOUR — 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 from the Fort Smith Museum. Visits historic homes and sites. For ages 21 and older only. $25. fortsmithmuseum.com or 783-7841.

ARKANSAS HAUNTED HISTORICAL SITES — 8 p.m. Saturday at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork. With Amanda Sobel Driver. Rebekah.spurlock@arkansas.gov or 761-3325.

LAKE LEATHERWOOD CLEAN UP — 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Lake Leatherwood Park in Eureka Springs. Lake and trail clean up. BYO bike, kayak and walking shoes. Trash bags and a limited number of canoes provided. Register for a canoe at sapollitt@yahoo.com531-8017.

CHILI COOK OFF — 5 p.m. Monday at the Keller Williams Office, 2418 E. Joyce in Fayetteville. Lots of chili and a silent auction. Benefits the Fayetteville Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Program. 571-2920.

GUEST ARTIST JUDY FOX — Oct. 27 in FNAR 213 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. 575-7987.

STAGE AND SCREEN

“WEST SIDE STORY” — 1 p.m. and “WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO & JULIET” — 4:30 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

“GHOSTBUSTERS” — 7 p.m. today and Oct. 27 at the Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville. See a classic on the big screen again. Regular ticket prices. malco.com.

“I’M SORRY, THE BRIDGE IS OUT, YOU’LL HAVE TO STAY THE NIGHT” — 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Oct. 28-29, and at 2 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 30 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE — 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. New short plays inspired by Colin Beavan’s “No Impact Man”. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

“WEST SIDE STORY“ — 7 p.m. Tuesday through Oct. 27 and Oct. 30, 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29, and 2 p.m. Oct. 29-30 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$73. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE” — Oct. 27-30 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $4-$6. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

INTRIGUE THEATER — 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through Oct. 29 at the AUD in Eureka Springs. Magical demonstrations, feats of mental capabilities, elements of spiritualism reminiscent of Victorian era entertainment. $24.95. intriguetheater.com or 253-7788.

WORDS

“ELIZABETH BISHOP AND THE NEW YORKER” AUTHOR JOELLE BEILE — 7:30 p.m. Friday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

10X10 COUNTDOWN CONVERSATION SERIES — 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Jodi Beznoska and Dr. David Jolliffe discussing Aquila Theatre. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

DRAMATIC BOOK CLUB — 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also Nov. 9, Nov. 28, Dec. 13 and Dec. 19. With Trike Theatre. For Preschoolers Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB — 7 p.m. Monday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

OZARK POETS AND WRITERS COLLECTIVE — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

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

ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP — 6:30 p.m. two Mondays a month in Fayetteville. Free; actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. Dates and locations vary. For current information, bob@theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 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.

MUSIC

SACRED HARP SINGING SCHOOL — 6:30 to 9 p.m. today and Friday at the Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. shilohmuseum.org or 530-0509.

SONGS IN THE VILLE — 7:30-10 p.m. today at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts featuring Jed Clampit and Brother Bil, Dick Johnson, and Shawn Frick. Third Thursdays each month. $10, ages 12 and younger free. uarkballroom.com.

JEREMIAH GRIFFIN VOICE RECITAL — 7 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

AMY MAYES CLARINET RECITAL — 7 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

ANNA HEINTZE FLUTE RECITAL — 1 p.m., and NICHOLAS RYAN PERCUSSION RECITAL — 6 p.m. Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

NWA SACRED HARP SINGERS — 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum. shilohmuseum.org or 530-0509.

JOHN HARRISON OPERA FOUNDATION SCREENING — 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

SUNSET PIANO CONCERT — 5:45 p.m. Sunday at Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center in Fayetteville. Jonathan Story performs. MountSequoyah.org or 443-4531.

GUEST ARTIST MATTHEW TROPMAN EUPHONIUM AND TUBA RECITAL — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. With Mei-Hsuan Huang on the piano. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

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

VOICE STUDIO — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

LEARNING

BLUE GOLD FROM AUSTRALIA TO ARKANSAS: LESSONS LEARNED — noon to 1 p.m. today at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Comparing the water lessons from Queensland to the water plan for Arkansas. BYO lunch. omnicenter.org.

AFTERSCHOOL WORKSHOPS: PUMPKIN DECORATING — 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. For grades K-5. Also 10/27: International Kids; 11/3: Theatre Workshop with Missy Gipson; 11/10: Watercolor Painting with Charity McCartney; 12/1 International Kids. Free, registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

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

GRANT-SEEKING TRAINING — 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Second session 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 includes one-on-one feedback on a proposal draft. Free to GPA members; $10 for non-members. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7250.

SURVIVAL SKILLS DAY: ART OF FIRE — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Mary and Murray Looney Education and Research Center in Colcord, Okla. $35. ozarktrackers.org or 267-0420.

OZARK WIRELESS SOCIETY — 10 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum.

STAR PARTY — dusk Saturday at Withrow Springs State Park’s Crossbow Pavilion in Huntsville. With the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society. Telescopes will be available. BYO lawn chairs and binoculars. Free. 559-2593.

TOUR OF STYLISH ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES — noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at several homes and businesses in Fayetteville. Benefits Arkansas Interfaith Power & Light. $10. ArkansasIPL.com.

WE CONNECT — 3 p.m. Sunday at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Women’s group. With Susan McBay on the intricacies of the Mayan Calendar. omnicenter.org.

TEEN GAMERS CLUB — 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.
LUNCH AND LEARN: HEARING LOSS — noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. Free; lunch provided for those who register at least seven days in advance. schmiedingcenter.org or 800-734-2024.

FILMMAKER’S INSTITUTE: THE BASICS OF PRE-PRODUCTION — 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For those interested in entering the Fayetteville Stories Community Film Contest. Also 11/3: Basic Camera Operation and Shot Composition; 11/10: Lighting and Audio Basics; 11/17: Basic Editing. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE — 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Shiloh Museum. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.

ART CLASSES — at the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. For adults: Creative Saturdays 10 to noon Saturdays; Wheel 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 16; Oil Bar Painting 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesdays Nov. 2 through Dec. 14. For kids: A, B, C, Art 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 3; Drums, Chimes and Whistles in Clay 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays Oct. 25 through Nov. 22; Birdhouses in Clay 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 27 through Nov. 17; Charcoal and Pastels 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays Nov. 21 through Dec. 12; Youth Wheel 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays Oct. 21 through Nov. 18; Parent Child Mornings 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25 and Wednesdays Nov. 2 through Nov. 30. Ages and costs vary. nwaccc.org or 443-9216.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

JOHN TWO-HAWKS’ MENDING MEDICINE RETREAT — Friday through Sunday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Retreat Banquet Friday with keynote speaker Morten Storeide, creator of the World Drum. John Two-Hawks Concert Saturday. $15-$20. Multicultural World Drum Ceremony 2 p.m. Sunday in Basin Spring Park is free and open to the public. $160 for retreat. johntwohawks.com.

HOLISTIC LIVING AND HEALING — 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Creative Space in Yellville. BYO lunch. With Lilian Bern. Reservations required. $50-$75. 870-425-0255.

HIS HOLINESS NGAWANG TENZIN RINPOCHE — Saturday at Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center in Fayetteville, and Sunday at the Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas Retreat Center near Crosses. Training sessions on Saturday with suggested donation amounts. Retreat
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Dedication, potluck lunch, and more on Sunday at no cost. ArTibet.com or 587-8920.

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

HOLISTIC LIVING AND HEALING — 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 17 at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. Learn to enjoy life, increase your energy, and feel happy. With Lilian Bern. $15-$20 per class. 387-2108.

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

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

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

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

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

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment. nwaequality.org or 888-391-9222.

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

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

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

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

SENIORS

ACCIDENT SCHOOL REUNION — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.

TWILIGHT BLENDERS — 9 a.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

PROSE AND POETRY CLASSES — 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. With instructors from the University of Arkansas. 571-2920.

SILVER SNEAKERS : YOGA — 1 p.m., and MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND RANGE OF MOVEMENT — 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. With Cindy Mix. Free for Silver Sneaker members; $1 per class for non-members. 571-2920.

SCHMEIDING C.A.R.E.S. — delivering aging services for older adults to help negotiate the Age Maze with free information and referrals. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

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

FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; 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; WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays, BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Wednesdays; BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

OUTDOORS

TOUR DE CURE AND STEP OUT WALK — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. 100 mile, 50 mile, 20 mile, and family ride, plus 5K Walk/Run. Health festival follows sporting events. Registration required. $15 for rides; Walk/Run is free. bconwa.com, diabetes.org/nwatour or 464-4121.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER — 2 p.m. Sunday at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Registration starts at 1 p.m. 5K walk for individuals or teams. makingstridesnwar.org or 246-0002.

EAGLE WATCH — 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. daily except Thursdays through Oct. 31 from Starkey Park. Boat tour on Beaver Lake. $8-$12, reservations required. estc.net/belle or 253-6200.

FARMLAND ADVENTURES CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH — through Nov. 5 at 5355 Parson Road in Springdale. Giant and mini corn mazes, pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo and more. $7-$9; free for kids younger than 2. farmlandadventures.com or 799-5033.

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19, on the Fayetteville square. MILL DISTRICT FARMERS’ MARKET — 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, 525 S. School St., Fayetteville. FARMERS’ MARKET AT BGO — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through October at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. SNAP/EBT accepted. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.

SPRINGDALE FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through October at East Emma Street, Springdale. 751-3352.

FARMINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October, at 354. W. Main St., Farmington.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — for the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Librarian, office help, plant people and more. For more information, contact gladystiffany@yahoo.com or 935-4422.

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

ENTRIES FOR ARKANSAS BEEF AMBASSADOR COMPETITION — due Nov. 7 to Wendy Pettz, Arkansas Beef Ambassador Chair, 3258 Madison 6060, Huntsville, AR 72740. Competition is 9 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Community School of Cleburne County, 74 Cleburne Park Road in Heber Springs. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. Open to Arkansas youth ages of 9-20. For a packet or more information, wlpettz@gamil.com or 738-6581.

“HAIRSPRAY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

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

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

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

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

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. 5 X 5 Exhibition through Nov. 4.

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

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

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. “Nature and the World Around Us” by Bill and Gloria Garrison through Oct. 28.

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

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

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

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

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Life’s Little Cakes” by Kelley Hatfield Wilks, “Set My Watch Against the City Clock” by Sabine Schmidt, “Metal Transitions” by Teresa Hall, and “Animal Technology” Flannery Grace Horan and Becki Lamascus through October.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 575-7987. Ceramics by Gwendolyn Yoppolo Oct. 24 through Nov. 4. Works by Sarah Norsworth through Friday. “Mark Dion: Process and Inquiry” through Nov. 18.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. “Altered and Folded”, a bookmaking project by students of Laura Terry through Oct. 28.

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

MUSEUMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2012. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through 2011. “Quilting a Memory: Friendship and Commemorative Quilts” through Nov. 19

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

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

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIRST THURSDAY — 5 to 8 p.m. today in Fayetteville. Live music, visual and performing arts, charity beer garden, and more. Opening reception for Kelley Hatfield Wilks, Sabine Schmidt, Teresa Hall, and Flannery Grace Horan and Becki Lamascus at the Fayetteville Underground. firstthursdayfayetteville.com or 521-5776.

WANGARI MAATHAI MEMORIAL FOR THE EARTH — 7 p.m. today between Mullins Library and the Union on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Candle light vigil for Nobel Peace Laureate Maathai. omnicenter.org.

KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL — Today through Saturday in Helena. Performers include Buddy Guy, Delbert McClinton, Keb’ Mo’. Blues symposium on Saturday. Food, barbecue cook-off contest, arts and crafts and more. Kenneth Freemyer Memorial 5K/10K Run and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday. kennethferemyer.racesonline.com, KingBiscuitFestival.com.

CORVETTE WEEKEND — Today through Sunday in Eureka Springs. Parade, car show and more. eurekaspringscorvette.org or 417-862-7232.

FALL FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR — Friday through Sunday on historic Main Street in Van Buren. Fine artwork, handcrafted items, antiques, collectibles, children’s carnival and more. Live music Friday night. vanburen.org or 410-3026.

YESTERDAZE FESTIVAL — Friday and Saturday at 289 Jayroe St. in Elm Springs. Chili supper 5:30 p.m. Friday. Pancake breakfast 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Children’s pageant, Civil War reenactments, live entertainment and more. Free. elmsprings.net or 750-9444.

NEW ORLEANS CHEF TORY MCPHAIL AND PENSACOLA CHEF MIKE JOHNSON — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday serving lunch at the UARK Bowl in Fayetteville and 7 p.m. Friday for a reception followed by dinner at South Walton Suites in Bentonville; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Laughlin House in Bentonville; 7 p.m. Saturday for a reception followed by dinner at Cafe Rue Orleans in Fayetteville. Unique menus at each meal. Benefits Northwest Arkansas Chefs Association scholarship fund, Arkansas Alumni Association and the College of Hospitality & Restaurant Management at the University of Arkansas. $60-$210. arconventionsandevents.com.

WEST FEST — Saturday on The Green in West Fork. 5K and Fun Run, Pie Baking Contest, a Jams, Jellies, Preserves and Relish Contest, Ugly Truck Contest, Float contest and Parade. Arts and Crafts, Kids activities. Live music and Karaoke. West Fest 2011 Facebook page or 839-2342.

PEA RIDGE MULE JUMP — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Pea Ridge High School, 781 W. Pickens. Mule barrel race, boot race and professional jump. Car show, inflatables and more. $2-$5, kids 5 and younger are free. pea-ridge-ar.com or 903-1520.

PUMPKINS IN THE PARK — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Display of artist created pumpkins and paint your own to take home. Free. EurekaSpringsArtAdventures.com or 253-9318.

FALL FIBER ARTS SHOW AND FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Live music, food. 634-3791.

HARVESTING THE GOOD LIFE FALL FESTIVAL — Noon to dusk Saturday at the park in Holiday Island. Celebrating locally produced food with a county wide farmers market, cooking demonstrations and contest, health and beauty demonstrations, live music, beer garden and more. carrollcountyfresh.org or 253-6114.

ARTIST TIM BREAUX — 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at 83 Spring Street Gallery in Eureka Springs. 83springstreet.com or 253-8310.

POLAR EXPLORER ROBERT SWAN — 4 p.m. Sunday at Willard J. Walker Hall on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Robert Swan, the first person to walk on both the North and South Poles, speaks on efforts to preserve the Antarctic. Free, open to the public. uark.edu.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Turn in your computers, printers, faxes, copiers, paper shredders, DVD and VCR players, videogame consoles, televisions, satellite receivers, microwaves, phones, stereos, electronic cables and handheld devices such as PDA’s and iPod’s. co.washington.ar.us/index.aspx?page=187 or 444-1725.

FALL CRAFTS FAIRS — Wednesday through Oct. 16 at Spanker Creek Farm, 8464 W. McNelly Road in Bentonville. spankercreekfarm.com or 685-5655. Oct. 13-15 in Bella Vista. bellavistafestival.org or 655-2064. Oct. 13-16 at the War Eagle Mill near Rogers. wareaglemill.com or 866-492-7324.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WOMEN’S SHELTER SILENT AUCTION — 9:30 a.m. Oct. 13 through 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Poor Richard’s Art, 116 S. First St., in Rogers. All proceeds go to shelter. Winning bidders will be notified if not present. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL — Oct. 13-16 at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark. yonderharvestfestival.com.

STAGE AND SCREEN

MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY — 7 p.m. today at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“UP” — 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Amy Herzberg. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.

VIDEO UNDERGROUND — 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. “Scarred Lands, Wounded Lives” and “What We’re Leaving Behind in Iraq” by Lincoln and Alice Day. omnicenter.org.

“TRUE GRIT” — Sunday at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. With trivia and games starting at 6:30 p.m. Free family-friendly events. eurekaspringsdowntown.com.

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

STEP AFRIKA — 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $18-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

INTRIGUE THEATER — 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through Oct. 31 at the AUD in Eureka Springs. Magical demonstrations, feats of mental capabilities, elements of spiritualism reminiscent of Victorian era entertainment. $24.95. intriguetheater.com or 253-7788.

WORDS

“EXILES” AUTHOR CARY GRONER BOOKSIGNING AND READING — 7:30 p.m. today at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

OMNI BOOK FORUM — 6:30 p.m. Friday at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. On the causes and consequences of U.S. empire, militarism and wars with panelists Claire Detels, John Rule, Carl Barnwell, Paul Leonard, Mark Arnold and Dick Bennett. omnicenter.org.

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

DRAMATIC BOOK CLUB — 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also Oct. 24, Nov. 9, Nov. 28, Dec. 13 and Dec. 19. With Trike Theatre. For preschoolers. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.

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

ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP — 6:30 p.m. two Mondays a month in Fayetteville. Free; actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. Dates and locations vary. For current information, bob@theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, 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.

MUSIC

UA TUBA AND EUPHONIUM STUDIO — 7:30 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

DALA — 8 and 10 p.m. Friday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$35. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

OPERA SCREENING: IL TURCO IN ITALIA — 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

EMERSON STRING QUARTET — 3 p.m. Sunday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

GUEST ARTIST MICHAEL BURRIT, PERCUSSION — 7:30 p.m. Monday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

EDDIE JONES VOICE STUDIO — 6 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

GUEST ARTIST JAMES DEVOLL, FLUTE — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

GUEST ARTIST HEIDI LUCAS, FRENCH HORN — 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

LEARNING

AFTERSCHOOL WORKSHOPS: GET YOUR GAME ON — 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. For grades K-5. Also Oct. 13: Chemistry, Oct. 20: Pumpkin Decorating, Oct. 27: International Kids. Free, registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

HISTORIC SPRINGDALE GROUP — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. shilohmuseum.org or 725-4017.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NWA — 7 p.m. today at the Whole Hog Cafe in Bentonville. With wildlife and landscape photographer Mike Martin. Open to the public. psnwa.org or 417-827-5031.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY — 2 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.

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

OMNI CENTER VEGETARIAN POTLUCK — 6 p.m. Wednesday at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Bring a dish to share and discuss how dietary choice impact peace, justice and ecology. omnicenter.org or exequals@hotmail.com.

HERB SOCIETY OF NWA — 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. shilohmuseum.org or 770-6080.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

HOLISTIC LIVING AND HEALING — 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 17 at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. Learn to enjoy life, increase your energy and feel happy. With Lilian Bern. $15-$20 per class. 387-2108.

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

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

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

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

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

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment. nwaequality.org or 888-391-9222.

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

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

NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

SCHMEIDING C.A.R.E.S. — Delivering aging services for older adults to help negotiate the age maze with free information and referrals. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

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. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.

FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; 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; WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays, BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Wednesdays; BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

OUTDOORS

EAGLE WATCH — 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. daily except Thursdays through Oct. 31 from Starkey Park. Boat tour on Beaver Lake. $8-$12, reservations required. estc.net/belle or 253-6200.

OZARK CORN MAZE — 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 30 at 1125 S. Main St (Arkansas 112), in Cave Springs. October and November hours TBD. Two corn mazes, cow train ride, corn cannon, pumpkin patch and more. $7; free for kids ages 2 and younger. ozarkcornmaze.com or 366-6246.

FARMLAND ADVENTURES CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH — Through Nov. 5 at 5355 Parson Road in Springdale. Giant and mini corn mazes, pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo and more. $7-$9; free for kids younger than 2. farmlandadventures.com or 799-5033.

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19, on the Fayetteville square. MILL DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET — 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, 525 S. School St., Fayetteville. FARMERS MARKET AT BGO — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through October at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. SNAP/EBT accepted. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.

SPRINGDALE FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through October at East Emma Street, Springdale. 751-3352.

FARMINGTON FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October, at 354. W. Main St., Farmington.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. For the Northwest Arkansas Free Electronic Recycling Event. Must be older than 14 and work for at least two hours. Shirts and food for volunteers, and a letter of service if needed. Contact Sophie at sstephenson@co.washington.ar.us or 444-1725.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — For the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Librarian, office help, plant people and more. For more information, contact gladystiffany@yahoo.com or 935-4422.

ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — Submit Oct. 15 through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: shilohmuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.

TOUR DE CURE — Oct. 22 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Benefiting the American Diabetes Association with various length bike rides, 5K family fun ride and 5K walk/run. diabetes.org/nwatour or 464-4121.
ENTRIES FOR ARKANSAS BEEF AMBASSADOR COMPETITION — Due Nov. 7 to Wendy Pettz, Arkansas Beef Ambassador Chair, 3258 Madison 6060, Huntsville, AR 72740. Competition is 9 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Community School of Cleburne County, 74 Cleburne Park Road in Heber Springs. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. Open to Arkansas youth ages of 9-20. For a packet or more information, wlpettz@gamil.com or 738-6581.

“HAIRSPRAY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

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

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

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

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

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. 5 X 5 Exhibition through Nov. 4.

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

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

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. “Nature and the World Around Us” by Bill and Gloria Garrison through Oct. 28.

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

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

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

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

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Life’s Little Cakes” by Kelley Hatfield Wilks, “Set My Watch Against the City Clock” by Sabine Schmidt, “Metal Transitions” by Teresa Hall, and “Animal Technology” Flannery Grace Horan and Becki Lamascus through October.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 575-7987. Works by Sarah Norsworth Monday through Oct. 21. “Mark Dion: Process and Inquiry” Saturday through Nov. 18.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. “Garage Sale” by Joel Armstrong 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Sunday.

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

MUSEUMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through 2011. Quilting a Memory: Friendship and Commemorative Quilts” through Nov. 19

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

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

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

COMING SOON

VOICES FROM EUREKA’S SILENT CITY CEMETERY TOUR — Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 28-29 at the city cemetery in Eureka Springs. Walking tours leave every 20 minutes from 5:30 to 8 p.m. With living history actors in period costumes. Informative and entertaining; not scary. Free shuttle from the former Victorian Inn on Hwy 62 East. $5-$10. 253-9417.

RENE MARIE — 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$35. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND EXPRESS — 8 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Amphitheater at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork. Learn about John Butterfield who brought the longest stagecoach route in history through Northwest Arkansas. Rebekah.spurlock@arkansas.gov or 761-3325.

CHILE PEPPER CROSS COUNTRY FESTIVAL — Oct. 15 in Fayetteville. Amateur, collegiate, high school and junior high races with runners from across the country. chilepepperfestival.org or 521-7766.

FALL CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA — 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 on the Square in Fayetteville. Demonstrations and works for sale by professional, juried artists and crafts people from NWA. Free. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.

B2 BIKE BLAST — 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the parking lot at SW A Street and SW Third Street in Bentonville. Bicycle rodeo for kids focused on safety drills and skills. BMX stunt shows with the DK Team and local Team Self Destruct. Raffles, prizes and more. Free. bconwa.com.

ANNIVERSARY HIKE — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 from the suspension bridge below the dam at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork. Rebekah.spurlock@arkansas.gov or 761-3325.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE — 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 15 at the Rock Street entrance of the Fayetteville Public Library. Paperbacks, 25 cents, hardbacks, 50 cents. Money supports library programs and purchase items for the library. faylib.org or 856-7104.

BENTON COUNTY CRIME STORIES GRAND OPENING — 10 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Rogers Historical Museum. Ribbon cutting with Rogers Police Chief James Allen. Speakers include Capt. Mike Jones of the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Jessica Hayes from the U.S. Marshalls Museum, and Michael Lindsey, author of “The Big Hat Law” about the Arkansas State Police. RogersArkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

GENEALOGY 101 — 10 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7000.

INSTITUTE OF JUGGLOLOGY — 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Verizon Ballroom at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free. sites.google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub.

5TH ANNUAL EQUALITY BALL — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Center for Nonprofits. at St. Mary’s in Rogers. nwacenterforequality.org.

CLIMATE CHANGE BOOK FORUM — 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Fayetteville Public Library. “World on the Edge: How to Prevent Environmental and Economic Collapse” by Lester Brown. faylib.org or 856-7120.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR — Friday through Sunday in Eureka Springs. Sixteen artists open their studios to the public. EurekaSpringsStudioTour.com or 363-9402.
ART D’VINE — 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Garner home, 3390 W. Mission Blvd. in Fayetteville. Silent auction, live music, hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. Benefits the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center $50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
WALK TO CURE DIABETES — Saturday at the University of Arkansas Gardens in Fayetteville. jdrf.org/nwark.
MOVING PLANET DAY FAMILY RIDE — 9:30 a.m. Saturday from Fayetteville Town Center to Old Main Lawn on Arkansas Avenue. MOVING PLANET DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Old Main Lawn. Explore sustainable options. With interactive educational activities for kids, live music, speakers on smart energy use. Bring any gently used items for a Free Cycle. Free. Bconwa.com or moving-planet.org/events/us/fayetteville/654.
EUREKAPALOOZA MUSIC FESTIVAL & FUN TRAIL RUN — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Lake Leatherwood City Park in Eureka Springs. Family event with music, camping, food. Benefits Clear Spring School. Race fees are $15-$25. Festival fees are $10-$15. eurekapalooza.com or 253-7888.
LOCAL, FRESH PASTA — 2 p.m. Sunday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. $5-$10. bgozarks.com or 750-2620.
BIKES, BLUES AND BBQ — Wednesday through Oct. 1 in and around Fayetteville. Poker run, Parade rides, Battle of the Bikes, Rally rides, Circus Una, Lawn Mower Pulls, Balloon rides, BBQ contest, live music and more. Supports local charities. bikesbluesandbbq.org.

STAGE AND SCREEN

“NO IMPACT MAN” — 6 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Author Colin Beavan’s radical lifestyle change minimizing his environmental impact, and its affects on his relationship with his wife. faylib.org or 856-7000.
“INHERIT THE WIND” —8 p.m. today through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“MISS ELECTRICITY” BY KATHRYN WALAT — 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. For kids. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU” — Sunday at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. With trivia and games starting at 6:30 p.m. 10/2: “FUNNY GIRL”, 10/9: “TRUE GRIT”. Free family friendly events. eurekaspringsdowntown.com.
FREE TO READ — 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Dramatized readings and dialogue from banned books. With members of Theatre Squared and KUAF. Free and open to the public. faylib.org or 856-7120.
INTRIGUE THEATER — 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Sept. 29 through Oct. 31 at the AUD in Eureka Springs. Magical demonstrations, feats of mental capabilities, elements of spiritualism reminiscent of Victorian era entertainment. $24.95. intriguetheater.com or 253-7788.

WORDS

BOOKS GONE WILD — noon to 2 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Record a two-minute reading from your favorite banned book to be uploaded to You Tube as part of Banned Book Week Virtual Read-Out. faylib.org or 856-7000.
BANNED BOOK WEEK — Saturday through Oct. 1. Events today and Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR TAMMY BRONSON — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB — 7 p.m. Monday of the month at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
OZARK POETS AND WRITERS COLLECTIVE — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080
ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP — 6:30 p.m. two Mondays a month in Fayetteville. Free; actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. Dates and locations vary. For current information, bob@theatresquared.org or 445-6333.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, 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.

MUSIC

JAZZ FESTIVAL — 4 p.m. Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. National and regional Jazz acts. Free. 253-7333.
LORETTA LYNN — 8 p.m. Friday at the Walton Arts Center. $49 – $79. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
NWA SACRED HARP SINGERS — 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.

LEARNING

TRIKE THEATRE CLASSES — through Nov. 17 at Kaleidoscope Dance Academy Studios, 106 NW 2nd St. in Bentonville. 10 week session. Pre-K through grade 12. Dates, times and cost vary. triketheatre.org or 866-331-3681.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE — 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.
COYOTE MENTORING WORKSHOPS — Friday through Sunday at MMLERC in Colcord, OK. $25; registration required. ozarktrackers.org.
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE NONPROFIT WITH ACE —11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration and prepayment required. acenonprofit.org or 501-375-1223.
OZARK WIRELESS SOCIETY —10 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.
SCRATCHBOARD CLASS — noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Underground. With Linda Sheets. $15, includes materials. Registration required. Sign up during regular Underground hours or email lcsheets@blue-eyedponystudio.com or 512-825-1546.
10X10 COUNTDOWN CONVERSATION SERIES — 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Martin Nedbal discussing the Emerson String Quartet. Free. faylib.org.
GAMERS’ CLUB — 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For teens. faylib.org or 856-7000.
KOKOCI CHAPTER MEETING —7 p.m. Tuesday at the Arkansas Archeological Survey building, 2475 N. Hatch Ave., in Fayetteville. Dr. Jamie Brandon presents “Preliminary Results of the 2011 Arkansas Archeological Society Summer Training Program at Historic Washington County”. Free. 575-3556.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS MOBILE SERVICE OFFICE — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Oct. 1 at the Pig Trail Harley-Davidson, 2409 Hudson Road in Rogers. Learn about benefits and services available to veterans. Free to Veterans and their families. 501-370-3838.
FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.
JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 518.
BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES —1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7-10 from 1-2 p.m., Ages 11-18 from 2-3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

THE Q EFFECT — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. With Rev. Gary Simmons, Th.D, Rev. Jane Simmons, Th.D, and Rima E. Bonario, MA. Suggested offering, $75. theqeffect.com/fayetteville or 442-0680.
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AND EDUCATION — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday in the Allen’s Grocery Store parking lot, 60 Sugar Creek Center in Bella Vista. Free. arprostatecancer.org or 501-748-1249.
MINDFULLNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION — 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. $115 includes 8 weekly classes, day long Saturday retreat, workbook and CDs. Registration required by Sept. 16. nwamindfulness@gmail.com or 409-6059.
HOLISTIC LIVING AND HEALING — 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 17 at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. Learn to enjoy life, increase your energy, and feel happy. With Lilian Bern. $15-$20 per class. 387-2108.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.
COURSE IN MIRACLES — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
MEDIATION PRACTICE — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
DHARMA TALK — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite #2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.
FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.
FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment. nwaequality.org or 888-391-9222.
PILATES CLASSES — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.
HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.
NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

SENIORS

WINSTON AND BILL — Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
SCHMEIDING C.A.R.E.S. — delivering aging services for older adults to help negotiate the Age Maze with free information and referrals. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.
BALANCED BODIES — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX: 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.
FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I: 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II: 10 a.m. Tuesdays; 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; WII BOWLING LEAGUE: 11 a.m. Tuesdays, BEAN BAG BASEBALL: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA: 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO: 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS: 1 p.m. Wednesdays; BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

OUTDOORS

BUTTERFLY HOUSE — open through Sunday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
OZARK CORN MAZE — 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 30 at 1125 S. Main St. (Arkansas 112), in Cave Springs. October and November hours TBD. 2 corn mazes, cow train ride, corn cannon, pumpkin patch and more. $7; free for kids ages 2 and younger. ozarkcornmaze.com or 366-6246.
FARMLAND ADVENTURES CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH — through Nov. 5 at 5355 Parson Road in Springdale. Giant and mini corn mazes, pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo and more. $7-$9; free for kids younger than 2. farmlandadventures.com or 799-5033.
FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19, on the Fayetteville square. MILL DISTRICT FARMERS’ MARKET: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, 525 S. School St., Fayetteville. FARMERS’ MARKET AT BGO: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through October at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. SNAP/EBT accepted. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.
SPRINGDALE FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, East Emma Street, Springdale. 751-3352.
FARMINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October, at 354. W. Main St., Farmington.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES,
VOLUNTEERS

PEER FACILITATOR TRAINING —1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday with NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church Ave., Ste. 101, Fayetteville. Consider becoming a peer-to-peer support group facilitator to help LGBTQ community members in a positive and engaging environment. nwaequality.org or 888-391-9222.
“A CHRISTMAS STORY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
ORIGINAL SONGWRITERS’ CONTEST — Entries must be postmarked by Sept.. 30. For 64th Annual Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs. $25 entry fee. theaud.org or 253-7333.
FIBER ARTS — due Sept.. 30. Categories include knit and crochet, spinning and weaving, quilting, clothing art. Children under 12 may compete in each category as well. 12 and older compete with adults. Show and Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8. Ozark Folkways, Winslow. $5 per entry, may enter 3 pieces. 634-3791.
DARE2DREAM ENTRIES — due by Oct. 1. Open to individuals and groups ages 14-21. Post short video about your dream for the future to youtube.com/superfuturestv. 10 Finalists chosen by most viewed submission win iPad2, textbooks and more. Grand prize winner package includes a trip to Hollywood and lunch with Glee’s Iqbal Theba. superfutures.com for complete instructions.
ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — submit Oct. 15 through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: shilohmuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.
TOUR DE CURE — Oct. 22 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Benefiting the American Diabetes Association with various length bike rides, 5K family fun ride and 5K walk/run. diabetes.org/nwatour or 464-4121.
“HAIRSPRAY” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

ART

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.
ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.
ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.
ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main, Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660. “Artifacts for Animals”, benefiting 5 area animal shelters, features works by Diana Smith, Sheila Cantrell, Anne Mitchell and Andrea Burris through September.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas “2011 Ozark Photographic Challenge” through September.
BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.
THE COMMON GROUNDS — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.
CORNER GIFT SHOP — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY — 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.
FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Dog and Monkey Show” by Texas artist Linda Sheets, “Sometimes I love you and other stories” by Megan Chapman, “The World Without Us” by UK artist Steven Heaton and “Feu d’artifice” by Martha Molina through September.
FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. 5 to 8 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.
HEARTWOOD GALLERY — An Artists’ Collective. 428 S. Government St., Fayetteville. 444-0888. Jewelry, pottery, glass, handmade books, textiles, sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, mixed media, music CDs, wood turnings. More than 30 local artists.
JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.
LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.
MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.
MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.
OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558. Multimedia works by Robin L. Roberts through September.
THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.
POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.
ROGERS LITTLE THEATER —116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.
TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.
ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 575-7987. “The Journey” by Michael Platt through September.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. “Garage Sale” by Joel Armstrong 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 9. All day event and closing reception Oct. 1.
WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

MUSEUMS

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM — Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.
GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s history.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS — 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. museumofnativeamericanartifacts.org or 273-2456. Free self-guided audio tours of Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian and tribal artifacts.
PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK — 15930 U.S. 62, Garfield. 451-8122. Self-guided road tour, 10-mile hiking trail, Civil War museum and bookstore.
PEEL MANSION MUSEUM AND HISTORIC GARDENS — 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. 273-9664. 1875 Italianate mansion with historic roses and plants.
PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK — 506 E. Douglas St., U.S. 62, Prairie Grove. 846-2990. Civil War battlefield with original buildings.
PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through 2011. “Quilting a Memory: Friendship and Commemorative Quilts” through Nov. 19
SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Jan. 16, 2012.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875.

COMING SOON

AMXA ARENACROSS — 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30, and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Parson’s Arena in Springdale. Professional and amateur heat events, and exhibition riding with “Cowboy” Kenny Bartram. Autograph session Friday. $6-$12. Children 5 and younger are free. bikesbluesandbbq.org.
SHILOH MUSEUM BENEFIT SUPPER — 4:45 and 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $8; Bean and cornbread, cobbler, drink. 750-8165.
“UP” — 8 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 1 and Oct. 5-8, and 2 p.m. Oct. 2 and Oct. 9 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Amy Herzberg. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL AIR SHOW — Oct. 1-2 at the Fort Smith Regional Airport. Air Force Thunderbirds, aerial and acrobatic stunts, parachutist team, USAF F15-E Strike Eagle, vintage Thunderbird, and more. Free. airshowfortsmith.com or 783-8888.
NATIONAL SOLAR TOUR — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Wright residence, 2303 Aspen Drive, and at the Coody residence, 1419 E. Rogers Drive in Fayetteville. Solar electric panels and system at the Wright’s, hot water and radiant floor system at the Coody’s. With the Arkansas Renewable Energy Association. Free. nationalsolartour.org/location/directory/AR or 877-575-0379.
FALL FESTIVAL — Oct. 1 at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area in Rogers. From 10 a.m. to noon Historic Van Winkle Trail is alive with Civil War Soldiers, spinners, blacksmiths and more. Live music with Harmony at 1:30 p.m. Free. 789-5000.
“PRAIRIE STORM” AUTHOR DARCY PATTISON — 10:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7170.
“WEINER TAKES ALL” DACHSHUND RACES AND CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Loch Lomond Recreation Complex off Glasgow Road in Bella Vista. Benefits the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Dogs must be registered to race. Free for spectators. Oct. 8 rain date. 855-6020.
EAGLE WATCH — 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. daily except Thursdays, October 1-31 from Starkey Park. Boat tour on Beaver Lake. $8-$12, reservations required. estc.net/belle or 253-6200.
MEET AUTHOR CHARLAINE HARRIS — 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. $50, includes buffet and cash bar. AN EVENING WITH CHARLAINE HARRIS: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Peel Mansion in Bentonville. $125-$750; includes full course dinner and all cocktails and beverages. Benefits the Writers Colony. Ticketed events. director@writerscolony.org or 253-7444.
FIRST THURSDAY — 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 in Fayetteville. Live music, visual and performing arts, charity beer garden, and more. Opening reception for Kelley Hatfield Wilks, Sabine Schmidt, Teresa Hall, and Flannery Grace Horan and Becki Lamascus at the Fayetteville Underground. firstthursdayfayetteville.com or 521-5776.
MENTAL ILLNESS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 224 N. East St. in Fayetteville. 273-3016.
UA SYMPHONIC BAND AND WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With guest saxophonist, Dr. Lawrence Gwozdz, and performances by the UA Schola Cantorum and Master Chorale. $1-$10. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. “Enduring Heroes” in honor of 9/11. Dr. Robert Mueller conducts. $1-$5. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
AUTHOR LESLIE DANIELS — 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in Giffels Auditorium in Old Main at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Reading and book signing. uark.edu/depts/english/PCWT.html or 575-4301.
CORVETTE WEEKEND — Oct. 6-9 in Eureka Springs. Parade, car show and more. eurekaspringscorvette.org or 417-862-7232.
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY — 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
FALL FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR — Oct. 7-9 on historic Main Street in Van Buren. Fine artwork, handcrafted items, antiques, collectibles, children’s carnival and more. Live music Friday night. vanburen.org or 410-3026.
YESTERDAZE FESTIVAL — Oct. 7-8 at 289 Jayroe St. in Elm Springs. Chili supper 5:30 p.m. Friday. Pancake breakfast 7:30 a.m. Friday Children’s pageant, Civil War reenactments, live entertainment and more. Free. elmsprings.net or 750-9444.
DALA — 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$35. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
WEST FEST — Oct. 8 on The Green in West Fork. 5k and Fun Run, Pie Baking Contest, Jams, Jellies, Preserves and Relish Contest, Ugly Truck Contest, Float contest and Parade. Arts and Crafts, Kids activities. Live music and Karaoke. West Fest 2011 Facebook page or 839-2342.
PEA RIDGE MULE JUMP — Oct. 8 at Pea Ridge High School, 781 W. Pickens. Mule barrel race, boot race and professional jump. Car show, inflatables, and more. $2-$5, kids 5 and younger are free. pea-ridge-ar.com or 903-1520.
PUMPKINS IN THE PARK — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 in Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Display of artist created pumpkins and paint your own to take home. Free. EurekaSpringsArtAdventures.com or 253-9318.
FALL FIBER ARTS SHOW AND FESTIVAL — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Ozark Folkways, Winslow. Live music, food. 634-3791.
EMERSON STRING QUARTET — 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
FALL CRAFTS FAIRS — Oct. 12-16 at Spanker Creek Farm, 8464 W. McNelly Road in Bentonville. spankercreekfarm.com or 685-5655. Oct. 13-15 in Bella Vista. bellavistafestival.org or 655-2064. Oct. 13-16 at the War Eagle Mill near Rogers. wareaglemill.com or 866-492-7324.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WOMEN’S SHELTER SILENT AUCTION — 9:30 a.m. Oct. 13 through 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Poor Richard’s Art, 116 S. First St., in Rogers. All proceeds go to shelter. Winning bidders will be notified if not present. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.
HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL — Oct. 13-16 at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark. yonderharvestfestival.com.
STEP AFRIKA — 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $18-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
VOICES FROM EUREKA’S SILENT CITY CEMETERY TOUR — Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 28-29 at the city cemetery in Eureka Springs. Walking tours leave every 20 minutes from 5:30 to 8 p.m. With living history actors in period costumes. Informative and entertaining; not scary. Free shuttle from the former Victorian Inn on Hwy 62 East. $5-$10. 253-9417.
RENE MARIE — 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$35. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
CHILE PEPPER CROSS COUNTRY FESTIVAL — Oct. 15 in Fayetteville. Amateur, collegiate, high school and junior high races with runners from across the country. chilepepperfestival.org or 521-7766.
FALL CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA — 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 on the Square in Fayetteville. Demonstrations and works for sale by professional, juried artists and crafts people from NWA. Free. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.
5TH ANNUAL EQUALITY BALL — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Center for Nonprofits. at St. Mary’s in Rogers. nwacenterforequality.org.
CLIMATE CHANGE BOOK FORUM — 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Fayetteville Public Library. “World on the Edge: How to Prevent Environmental and Economic Collapse” by Lester Brown. Next month: “******”. faylib.org or 856-7120.
NATIONAL VETERANS CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL: — Oct. 17-23 at the John Q. Hammonds Convention Center in Rogers. Talent competitions in art, creative writing, dance, drama, and music for Veterans. va.gov/opa/speceven/caf/index.asp or 444-4064.
“ELIZABETH BISHOP AND THE NEW YORKER” AUTHOR JOELLE BEILE — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
CERAMICS SALE — Oct. 20 at the Little Bread Company, 116 N. Block Ave. in Fayetteville. Works by students and faculty of the University of Arkansas Department of Ceramics. rsniego@uark.edu.
NWA GAMECON — Oct. 21-23 at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale. 24 hour a day gaming with LAN parties, tournaments and more. nwagamecon.com.
“I’M SORRY, THE BRIDGE IS OUT, YOU’LL HAVE TO STAY THE NIGHT” — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
HAUNTED BATTLEFIELD — Oct. 22 at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Guided tours leave from the amphitheater every 20 to 30 minutes; last tour leave at 10 p.m.. $1-$2. 846-2990.
STAR PARTY — dusk Oct. 22 at Withrow Springs State Park’s Crossbow Pavilion in Huntsville. With the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society. Telescopes will be available. BYO lawn chairs and binoculars. Free. 559-2593.
TOAST THE GHOST MURDER AND MAYHEM TROLLEY TOUR — 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Oct., 29 and Oct. 31 from the Fort Smith Museum. Visits historic homes and sites. For ages 21 and older only. $25. fortsmithmuseum.com or 783-7841.
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER — 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Registration starts at 1 p.m. 5K walk for individuals or teams. makingstridesnwar.org or 246-0002.
10X10 COUNTDOWN CONVERSATION SERIES — 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Jodi Beznoska and Morgan Hicks discussing Aquila Theatre. Free. faylib.org or 856-7000.
“WEST SIDE STORY“ — 7 p.m. Oct. 25-27 and Oct. 30, 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29, and 2 p.m. Oct. 29-30 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$73. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
“TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE” — Oct. 27-30 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $6-$8. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
FALL DIVERSITY WEEKEND — Oct. 28-30 in Eureka Springs. diversitypride.com or 253-2555.
FALL COLOR TOUR — 9 a.m. Oct. 28 from the Newton County Courthouse. Returns around 2:30 p.m. BYO lunch, jacket and comfortable shoes. $6. 284-3150.
MAD HATTER’S BALL — Oct. 28 at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Dinner buffet, dance and auction. Benefits Eureka Springs School of the Arts. esartschool.com or 253-5384.
OZARK ADVENTURE RACE — Oct. 29-30 in Springdale. Orienteering, mountain biking, trekking, canoeing, rope events and mystery events. Individual and two-person teams. ozarkadventurerace.com or 521-7766.
RENAISSANCE AND FANTASY FAIRE OF THE OZARKS — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29-30 at the Riding Arena next to the Washington County Fair Grounds in Fayetteville. 3cronesandapirate@gmail.com or 287-4583.

Art and Music

VISITING ARTIST LECTURE AND RECEPTION FOR MICHAEL PLATT  — 4:30 p.m. Thursday at FNAR 213 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. 575-7987.
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE BINGO  — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday at the Dickson Theater in Fayetteville. Drag Bingo Divas and other local gay celebrities. Reservations required. $10. nwacenterforequality.org or www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=218500778198649.
41ST ANNUAL EUREKA SPRINGS ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE FESTIVAL  — Friday and Saturday at the Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs. Car show, parade and bank robbery reenactment. eurekaspringschamber.com or 253-8737.
WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE  — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. At Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs. Wood carvers, turners and burners will exhibit their work. eurekasprings.org or 253-7333.
TERRA STUDIOS FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL  — noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Terra Studios in Durham. Song Circles and sing-alongs with many area musicians. Performance by Brick Fields, Marshal Mitchell, Papa Rap and Bruce Allen. Benefits Meals on Wheels. terrastudios.com or 571-2920.
31ST COWIE WINE FEST   — 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at 101 N. Carbon City Road, 3 miles west of Paris on Arkansas 22. Blessing of the wine, grape stomping, live music games, tours, food and more. Free. cowiewinecellars.com or 963-3990.
ROYAL WADE KIMES TRAIL RIDE AND CONCERT  — Concert gates open at 6 p.m. Saturday in Chester, AR, and Chuck wagon dinners will be available for $15. Concert at 7 p.m. with Royal Wade Kimes, Laurie Canaan, Larry and Ryan Crowley and Yesterday’s Wine. Concert Tickets are $14 at the gate and $12 in advance by phone; children 6 and younger are free. Benefits Backpacks for Kids. Trail ride is Friday through Sunday. BYO horse, no stallions. $140-$185. royalwadekimes.com or 615-351-3167.
TIRED IRON ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND ENGINE SHOW  — Friday through Sunday in Gentry. Antique tractors, old-time sawmilling, blacksmithing, home related antiques and more. tiredironoftheozarks.org or 736-2841.
ARKANSAS HOT AIR BALLOON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP  — Friday through Sunday at the North Arkansas College South Campus in Harrison. Balloons participate in Ring Grabs, Hare and Hound race, and a balloon glow. $5 tethered balloon rides, all other events are free. arkansasballoonfest.com or 870-741-2659.
CHILL WITH THE HILLS  — 7 p.m. Friday at the Arkansas Air Museum at Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., in Fayetteville. Benefits Seven Hills. BBQ, pig drop with prizes, and live music by Big’Uns. $50. 7hillscenter.org or 251-7776, ext. 751.
34TH OZARK QUILT FAIR  — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. Shout Lulu performs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to spectators. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.
ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOCIATION INSTALLATION  — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Evansville Volunteer Fire Department, 20943 Arkansas 59. Performance by members of the Cherokee Nation Youth Choir and Native American flute player Tommy Wildcat along with the installation of a Trail of Tears interpretive panel. 751-7125.
POLO IN THE OZARKS  — 4 p.m. Saturday at the Buell Farm near Goshen. Tailgate party, dinner by Springs Street Grill, dancing, children’s activities, live and silent auctions. Live music with Darren Ray. Benefits LifeStyles, Inc. $10-$75. lifestylesinc.org or 521-3581.
NWA SHRINE CIRCUS  — 7 p.m. Wednesday, and 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Parson Stadium in Springdale. Featuring the James Cristy Cole Circus. Two bikes given away at each performance. Elephants, tigers and more. $7-$12; children 12 and younger are free. rodeooftheozarks.com or 756-0464.
CHEFS IN THE GARDEN  — 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Cooking demonstrations, sampling and wine tasting. Napa Valley Wine Country Tour auction. $35-$45. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
SONGS IN THE VILLE  — 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 15 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts featuring Dana Cooper, and duo Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne. $10, ages 12 and younger free. myspace.com/songsintheville.

Stage and Screen

“THE BRIGHT BLUE MAILBOX SUICIDE NOTE”  — 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $6-$8. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
“BOEING-BOEING”  — 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15-17, 22-24, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 25 at the Walton Arts Center. Directed by Morgan Hicks. $22-$28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
“FUNNY BITCHES”  — 8 p.m. Friday at the UARK Ballroom, 465 N. Arkansas Ave., Fayetteville. All female comedy showcase. $8, cash bar. 258-5282.
TWILIGHT TALES  — Sunday at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free open air theatre performance on the history of Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org or 253-9703.
Words

BOOK SIGNING WITH “RHYME FROM THE FIELD & FARM” POET PAULA SISK  — 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Coffee Creations, 56 Yukon Place, Ste. 1, in Farmington. 267-5300.
OZARK WRITERS LIVE  — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Writing workshops, author discussions and more. Free. ozarkwriterslive2011.com or 856-7207.
LIFE WRITERS  — 10 a.m. Monday and Sept. 26 at the Shiloh Museum. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. shilohmuseum.org or 790-2588.
“CHICKEN JOE FORGETS SOMETHING IMPORTANT” AUTHORS TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA  — 5:30 p.m. Monday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP  — 6:30 p.m. two Mondays a month in Fayetteville. Free; actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. Dates and locations vary. For current information, bob@theatresquared.org or 445-6333.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP  — 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.
“RODE” AUTHOR THOMAS AVERILL  — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Learning

FALL THEATRE CLASSES  — Monday through Nov. 17 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Classes meet Monday through Thursday. For Pre-K to Grade 12. Days, times and content vary. $75-$150. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY FALL TAILGATE SALE AND AUCTION  — Saturday and Sunday in Siloam Springs. Public invited. Equipment, wire wrap jewelry, fossils, geodes and more. nwarockhounds.org or 524-3084.
OMNI CLIMATE CHANGE TASK FORCE  — 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the OMNI Center, 3274 N. Lee Ave., in Fayetteville. Building a network of committed individuals around the state to help promote a sound and sane energy plan for Arkansas. omnicenter.org or 925-4422.
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER  — 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Shiloh Museum. shilohmuseum.org or 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.
JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB  — 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 518.
BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS  — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS  — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES  — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7-10 from 1-2 p.m., Ages 11-18 from 2-3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

Mind, Body, Spirit

DRIVE-BY DINNER  — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Wilson Park Pavilion in Fayetteville. Benefits the Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas’s new retreat center in Madison County. Traditional Indian-style dahl, rice, and dessert with Geshe Thupten Dorjee. In case of rain, pick up dinner on the south side of Wilson Park at 253 Louise St. $6. 387-2528.
11TH ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR  — 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Jones Center. Free screenings for a variety of health issues will be available. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.
CULINARY HERBALISM CLASS  — 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Blue Mountain Bakery & Deli, 207 Stone St. (Arkansas 7) in Jasper. Featuring basil with herbalist D’Coda. Monthly event. $25. 870-446-2345.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.
COURSE IN MIRACLES  — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
DHARMA TALK  — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite #2 in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.
FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS  — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.
FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING  — Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church Ave. Suite 10 in Fayetteville. By appointment. nwaequality.org.
PILATES CLASSES  — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.
HEALING MEDITATION  — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.
NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP  — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
WATER EXERCISE CLASSES  — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090 ext. 3518.

Seniors

SCHMEIDING C.A.R.E.S.  — delivering aging services for older adults to help negotiate the Age Maze with free information and referrals. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.
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.
LIFT WITH FRANCES  — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; BEGINNING LINE DANCING  — 9 a.m. Tuesdays; WII BOWLING

LEAGUE and ACRYLIC PAINTS  — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP  — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; BRAIN AEROBICS  — 10 a.m. Wednesdays, CANASTA  — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO  — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG  — 12:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI  — 10 a.m. Fridays; BRIDGE  — 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

Outdoors

FARMLAND ADVENTURES CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH  — Friday through Nov. 5 at 5355 Parson Road in Springdale. Giant and mini corn mazes, pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo and more. $7-$9; free for kids younger than 2. farmlandadventures.com or 799-5033.
LEE CREEK CLEANUP  — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Devil’s Den State Park. Check in at Day Use Horse Parking Area. Free lunch and door prizes. jhpennington@uaex.edu or 444-1755.
HIV AWARENESS WALK  — 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Benefits local HIV clinics, and national and state HIV research organizations. nwapositivelinks.org or 888-802-3332.
BUTTERFLY HOUSE  — opens Sunday through Sept. 25 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
BEAVER LAKE MEETING  — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Rogers Public Library. “Partnership for Fish Friendly Waters” with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Public encouraged to attend for input and involvement. 621-1152.
FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET  — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19, on the Fayetteville square. MILL DISTRICT FARMERS’ MARKET  — 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through October, 525 S. School St., Fayetteville. FARMERS’ MARKET AT BGO  — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through October at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. SNAP/EBT accepted. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.
SPRINGDALE FARMERS MARKET  — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, East Emma Street, Springdale. 751-3352.
FARMINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET  — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October, at 354. W. Main St., Farmington.
Auditions, Entries, Volunteers
ENTRIES FOR VEGETABLE SCULPTING COMPETITION  — due before 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market on the Square. Must be G rated for family viewing. Open to individuals or groups. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org.
VOLUNTEER WITH EBAY SKILLS  — needed for the NWA Center for Equality. Ability to organize an eBay account, list, photograph and mail items. Contact Chris at cguinn@nwaequality.org.
“TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE” AUDITIONS  — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Production dates Oct. 27-30. No appointment needed. For ages 10-18. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
CHORAL GROUP AUDTITIONS  — 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 17 at the Bentonville High School Choir Room. Symphony of Northwest Arkansas is auditioning for new group. Barrett Johnson at barrett@sonamusic.org or 521-4166 (email preferred).
WINSLOW HALF MARATHON AND 5K RUN  — Sep. 17. $40 for half marathon before Sep. 1. After Sep. 1, $45. Winslowrun.com.
“DISNEY’S CINDERELLA KIDS” AUDITIONS  — 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 and 2-5 p.m. Sept. 18 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Production dates Nov. 17-20. No appointment needed. For ages 6-18. Script reading and acapella song of your choice. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
PEER FACILITATOR TRAINING  — 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24 with NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church Ave., Ste. 101, Fayetteville. Consider becoming a peer-to-peer support group facilitator to help LGBTQ community members in a positive and engaging environment. nwaequality.org or 888-391-9222.
ORIGINAL SONGWRITERS’ CONTEST  — Entries must be postmarked by Sep. 30. For 64th Annual Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs. $25 entry fee. theaud.org or 253-7333.
FIBER ARTS  — due Sep. 30. Categories include knit and crochet, spinning and weaving, quilting, clothing art. Children under 12 may compete in each category as well. 12 and older compete with adults. Show and Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8. Ozark Folkways, Winslow. $5 per entry, may enter 3 pieces. 634-3791.
DARE2DREAM ENTRIES  — due by Oct. 1. Open to individuals and groups ages 14-21. Post short video about your dream for the future to youtube.com/superfuturestv. 10 Finalists chosen by most viewed submission win iPad2, textbooks and more. Grand prize winner package includes a trip to Hollywood and lunch with Glee’s Iqbal Theba. superfutures.com for complete instructions.
TOUR DE CURE  — Oct. 22 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Benefiting the American Diabetes Association with various length bike rides, 5K family fun ride and 5K walk/run. diabetes.org/nwatour or 464-4121.

Art

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY  — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.
ARSAGA’S  — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.
ARSAGA’S  — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.
ARTIFACTS GALLERY  — 184 N. Main, Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660. “Artifacts for Animals”, benefiting 5 area animal shelters, features works by Diana Smith, Sheila Cantrell, Anne Mitchell and Andrea Burris through September.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS  — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU  — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS  — 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION  — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.
THE COMMON GROUNDS  — 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.
CORNER GIFT SHOP  — 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 15 local artists and craftsmen.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY  — 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY  — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.
FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND  — East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534. Four separate galleries inside. “Dog and Monkey Show” by Texas artist Linda Sheets, “Sometimes I love you and other stories” by Megan Chapman,  “The World Without Us” by UK artist Steven Heaton and “Feu d’artifice” by Martha Molina through September.
FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM  — First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. 5 to 8 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.
HEARTWOOD GALLERY  — An Artists’ Collective. 428 S. Government St., Fayetteville. 444-0888. Jewelry, pottery, glass, handmade books, textiles, sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, mixed media, music CDs, wood turnings. More than 30 local artists.
JAMMIN JAVA  — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 443-2233.
LONG GALLERY  — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.
MAYAPPLE  — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.
MULLINS LIBRARY  — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.
OZARK FOLKWAYS  — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
OZARK NATURAL FOODS  — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558. Multimedia works by Robin L. Roberts through September.
THE PERK  — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375.
POOR RICHARD’S ART  — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.
ROGERS LITTLE THEATER  — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
TEATRO SCARPINO  — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.
TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE  — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labyrinth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.
ULTRA STUDIOS  — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY  — Fayetteville. 575-7987. “The Journey” by Michael Platt through September. “Chalk Dust and Bare Feet” by Cathy Padgett through Friday.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION  — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR)  — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. “Garage Sale” by Joel Armstrong 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays Sept. 15 through Oct. 9. All day event and closing reception Oct. 1.
WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE  — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

Museums

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM  — Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER  — Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM  — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.
GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM  — 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s history.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS  — 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. museumofnativeamericanartifacts.org or 273-2456. Free self-guided audio tours of Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian and tribal artifacts.
PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK  — 15930 U.S. 62, Garfield. 451-8122. Self-guided road tour, 10-mile hiking trail, Civil War museum and bookstore.
PEEL MANSION MUSEUM AND HISTORIC GARDENS  — 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. 273-9664. 1875 Italianate mansion with historic roses and plants.
PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK  — 506 E. Douglas St., U.S. 62, Prairie Grove. 846-2990. Civil War battlefield with original buildings.
PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER  — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM  — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through 2011.
SHILOH MUSEUM  — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Jan. 16, 2012. “In-Car Nation” through Sept. 17.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM  — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE  — 1564 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875.

Coming Soon

EQUALITY WEEKEND  — Sept. 16-18 in Eureka Springs. Drumming, Art, Parade, pub crawl and more.
‘”ON THE ROAD TO EQUALITY” HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN BUS TOUR  — Sept. 18 in Eureka Springs. Spreading a message of equality, educating and empowering LGBT people and families. hrc.org/roadtoequality/arkansas.html.
OZARK MOUNTAIN ARTISTS TOUR  — Sept 16-18 in Jasper. Self-guided tour of artists’ studios in scenic and remote areas of Newton County. ozarkmountainartists.com or 870-861-5853.
OZARK CORN MAZE  — 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 16 through 30 at 1125 S. Main St (Arkansas 112), in Cave Springs. October and November hours TBD. 2 corn mazes, cow train ride, corn cannon, pumpkin patch and more. $7; free for kids ages 2 and younger. ozarkcornmaze.com or 366-6246.
JAMES GALEA  — I HATE RABBITS  — 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Walton Arts Center. $16 – $26. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
2ND ANNUAL ALL-AMERICAN WEEKEND  — Sept. 16-Sep. 18. Pine Mountain Village, Eureka Springs. Car show, carnival rides, street dance, chili cook-off and more. allamericanweekend.com or 239-4562.
“INHERIT THE WIND”  — 8 p.m. Sept. 16, 17, 22, 23, 24; 2 p.m., Sept. 18, 25 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
PLEIN AIR ART CLASS  — 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 17 and 24 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. With Leilani Law. Two sessions. Materials included. For ages 13-17. Registration required. $60. bgozarks.com or 750-2620.
ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOCIATION MEETING  — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville. Includes a new Trail of Tears interpretive panel installation. 751-7125.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION PROJECT  — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. shilohmuseum.org or 750-8165.
LATINO DAILY LIFE IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS  — 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With panel of local Latino/as. 750-8165.
MARIA MCDANIEL  — 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at NWACC’s White Auditorium in Bentonville. National Federation of Music Clubs’ 2011 Young Artist Audition Winner. Free. 619-4261.
BOOK SIGNING, READING, PERFORMANCE WITH “140 GOATS AND A GUITAR” AUTHOR DAVID BERKELEY  — 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. For all ages. $15 suggested donation. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
THE HUNTSVILLE MASSACRE  — noon Sept. 21 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With Dr. Kevin Hatfield. 750-8165.
ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR  — Sept.23-25. Eureka Springs. Sixteen artists open their studios to the public. EurekaSpringsStudioTour.com or 363-9402.
LORETTA LYNN  — 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Walton Arts Center. $49 – $79. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
EUREKAPALOOZA MUSIC FESTIVAL & FUN TRAIL RUN  — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 24 at Lake Leatherwood City Park in Eureka Springs. Family event with music, camping, food. Benefits Clear Spring School. Benefits Clear Spring School in Eureka Springs. Race fees are $15-$25. Festival fees are $10-$15. eurekapalooza.com or 253-7888.
MOVING PLANET DAY FAMILY RIDE  — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 from Fayetteville Town Center to Old Main Lawn. Moving Planet Day Celebration with interactive Arts and Entertainment. Free. Bconwa.com.
LOCAL, FRESH PASTA  — 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. $5-$10. bgozarks.com or 750-2620.
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AND EDUCATION  — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Allen’s Grocery Store parking lot, 60 Sugar Creek Center in Bella Vista. Free. arprostatecancer.org or 501-748-1249.
KOKOCI CHAPTER MEETING  — 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Arkansas Archeological Survey building, 2475 N. Hatch Ave., in Fayetteville. Dr. Jamie Brandon presents “Preliminary Results of the 2011 Arkansas Archeological Society Summer Training Program at Historic Washington County”. Free. 575-3556.
BENEFIT SUPPER  — 4:45 and 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. $8; Bean and cornbread, cobbler, drink. 750-8165.
NATIONAL SOLAR TOUR  — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Wright residence, 2303 Aspen Drive, and at the Coody residence, 1419 E. Rogers Drive in Fayetteville. Solar electric panels and system at the Wright’s, hot water and radiant floor system at the Coody’s. With the Arkansas Renewable Energy Association. Free. nationalsolartour.org/location/directory/AR or 877-575-0379.
“UP”  — Sept. 30-Oct. 9 at the University Theatre. By Bridget Carpenter.
WEST FEST  — Oct. 8 on The Green in West Fork. 5k and Fun Run, Pie Baking Contest, Jams, Jellies, Preserves and Relish Contest, Ugly Truck Contest, Float contest and Parade. Arts and Crafts, Kids activities. Live music and Karaoke. West Fest 2011 Facebook page or 839-2342.
FALL FIBER ARTS SHOW AND FESTIVAL  — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Ozark Folkways, Winslow. Live music, food. 634-3791
HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL  — Oct. 13-16 at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark. yonderharvestfestival.com.
VOICES FROM EUREKA’S SILENT CITY CEMETERY TOUR  — Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 28-29 at the city cemetery in Eureka Springs. Walking tours leave every 20 minutes from 5:30 to 8 p.m. With living history actors in period costumes. Free shuttle from the former Victorian Inn on Hwy 62 East. $5-$10. 253-9417.
5TH ANNUAL EQUALITY BALL  — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Center for Nonprofits. at St. Mary’s in Rogers. nwacenterforequality.org.
“ELIZABETH BISHOP AND THE NEW YORKER” AUTHOR JOELLE BEILE  — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
NWA GAMECON  — Oct. 21-23 at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale. 24 hour a day gaming with LAN parties, tournaments and more. nwagamecon.com.
“TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE”  — Oct. 27-30 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $6-$8. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
REBA MCENTIRE  — Nov. 4 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. $27-$71.50. bokcenter.com or 866-7-BOKCTR.
FOLK FESTIVAL ANTIQUE AND CRAFT SHOW — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs. 253-2583.
“THE ADDING MACHINE”  — by Elmer Rice   — Nov. 11-20 at the University Theatre.
“DISNEY’S CINDERELLA KIDS”  — Nov. 17-20 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $6-$8. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
“ANON(YMOUS)”  — by Naomi Iizuka   — Feb. 24 to March 4 at the University Theatre.
“CABARET”  — April 20-29 at the University Theatre.