TODAY (12/12)
Museum Store Event -- Featuring Balance by Brian and Asian Eye, noon-6 p.m. today & 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Free. crystalbridges.org.
Art Talk -- With "State of the Art" artist Pam Longobardi, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. Register at 657-2335.
Phunbags Comedy Show -- "Chaos of Comedy," 8 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. crystalbridges.org.
"A Christmas Story" -- Adapted from the classic 1980s movie about a little boy, Ralphie, who wants a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and "this thing which tells time," 8 p.m. today & Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday at Rogers Little Theater. Final weekend. $17-$60. 631-8988.
SATURDAY (12/13)
Santa's Holiday Workshop -- Children create ornaments, cards, and decorative wreaths in an atmosphere of cheer and merriment, 10-11:30 a.m., Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. $25. 571-2607.
Auditions -- For "Olympiaganza: The Greek Mythology," 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Trike Theatre in Bentonville. 464-5084.
Craft Addicts Handmade Holiday Sale -- Offering aprons, ornaments, velveteen rabbits, leather goods, pottery, knit wear, woolagain creatures, amazing art prints, pin cushions, bloomin' bulbs and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 612 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. 422-7558.
Mother Nature Reads -- "Our Winter Wildlife," 10:30 a.m., Hobbs State Park near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.
Baby Play 2 Learn -- For birth to age 2, 10:30 a.m., Rogers Public Library. 621-1152.
Family Story Time -- "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org.
Teen Writing Club -- With Debbie DeShields, 10:30 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. For ages 12 & older. 855-1753.
Craft Connection -- Crochet, 1 p.m., Springdale Public Library. For teens. 750-8180.
Book Signing -- With Mimi Martin, author of "Song of the Eagle," 1-3 p.m., Trolley Line Bookshop in Rogers. Email [email protected].
Drop-In Art Making -- "Art Craft-Stick Puzzle," 1-4 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. crystalbridges.org.
Downton Abbey Tea Party -- Edwardian dress is optional but encouraged. Please bring your favorite teacup to the tea, 2-4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Reservations at 271-3192.
"Peter Pan" -- With students from the Academy of the Arts at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Breedlove Auditorium at UAFS. $8-$12. 788-7300.
"The Nutcracker" -- Western Arkansas Ballet with Ballet Arizona stars Arianni Martin as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nayon Rangel as the Cavalier, 7:30 p.m. Saturday & 2:30 p.m. Sunday, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. $15-$25. 785-0152.
Holiday Concert -- With students from the Will Bush Violin Studio in Springdale, 3 p.m., Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.
Eagle Watch Tours -- Hosted by Hobbs State Park, leaving Rocky Branch Marina at 3 p.m. $5-$10. Reservations at 789-5000.
"Razzle Dazzle" Dance -- With music by Rockin' Roads, 7-11 p.m., Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. $15. 855-5012.
"Tales from the South" -- State of the Art, 8 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $10. Register at 657-2335.
SUNDAY (12/14)
Drop-In Drawing -- 1-4 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. crystalbridges.org.
Sacred Harp Singers -- 1:30 p.m., Shiloh Museum in Springdale. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.
"I'm Dreaming of a Bella Vista Christmas" -- With the Bella Vista Men's Chorus, 3 p.m., Bella Vista Community Church. Featuring Village Handbell Ringers. Free; donations accepted. 855-0277.
Holiday Music @ FPL -- Ozark Bronze Bellringers, 3 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Eagle Watch Tours -- Hosted by Hobbs State Park, leaving Rocky Branch Marina at 3 p.m. $5-$10. Reservations at 789-5000.
Spotlight Lecture -- With "State of the Art" artist Susan Goethel Campbell, 3 p.m., Free. Register at 657-2335.
MONDAY (12/15)
Know the 10 Alzheimer's Signs --2 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Register at 855-1753.
Maker Monday -- DIY snow globes for teens, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 273-7755.
TUESDAY (12/16)
Teen Movie & Pizza Night -- 4:30 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.
WEDNESDAY (12/17)
Holiday Music @ FPL -- With Brian & Terri Kinder, 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org.
Brainteasers -- 3 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. 855-1753.
Wednesday Over Water -- High South Greatest Hits with Crystal Bridges Culinary Director Case Dighero, 5 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $30. Register at 657-2335.
Open Chess Play -- For teens, 5:15 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 273-7755.
Mystery Book Club -- 6 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. 855-1753.
THURSDAY (12/18)
Morning Yoga -- With Mavie Hogue and Pam Brandt, 9 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org.
Baby & Toddler Pajama Party -- Crafts, snacks & fun with friends, 10 a.m., Rogers Public Library. 621-1152.
Adult Story Hour -- With Ginger Hamilton, 2 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. 855-1753.
Check, Cash Or Card -- A teen life skills program, 4:30 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 273-7755.
Holiday Reception -- 5-7 p.m., Springdale Public Library. 750-8180.
-- Becca Martin-Brown
NAN What's Up on 12/12/2014