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Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Collectors Group Kickoff, 5 p.m. today. "Acansa Festival: Poet in Copper: Engravings by Evan Lindquist," Friday-Oct. 26. Feed Your Mind Friday with Mia Rosenthal, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 12. Exploring Drawing with Mia Rosenthal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13; members $56, nonmembers $70. "National Drawing Invitational: Outside the Lines," through Oct. 5. "Susan Paulsen: Wilmot Exhibition" and "56th Annual Delta Exhibition," through Sept. 28. "Inspiration to Illumination: Recent Work by Museum School Photography Instructors," through Oct. 26. "Foundation Collection," "Masterworks" and "Paul Signac," continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkansasartscenter.org or (501) 372-4000.

THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. First Friday Art Night tailgating, hot dogs, new fall selections from Ron Almond, 4-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. Arkansas League of Artists Art Show, Sept. 12-Dec. 27; reception, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12. "Echoes of the Ancestors: Native American Objects From the University of Arkansas Museum," Sept. 12-March 15; reception, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12. "Quapaw Quarter: Where Little Rock's History Lives," through Nov. 1. "Arkansas Homemakers: Home Demonstration and Extension Clubs," through Sept. 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "The Arkansas Traveler," paintings by John Deering, through Oct. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335..

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. Works by Ron Almond, Bonnie Bartelson, Marie Weaver, Sheree King, Marsha Hinson, Debby Hinson, Louise Harris, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, through September. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. (501) 375-2342.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Chihuly exhibit, through Jan. 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7; retired military, college students and ages 62 and over, $5; children 6-17, $3; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 S. Main St. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.

ESTHER DEWITT NIXON LIBRARY 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville. "Prehistory of the Jacksonville Area," continuing. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. (501) 457-5038.

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Works by Marcus McAllister and Laura Fanning, through Sept. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Disciplined Inspiration" and "40 years of the Arkansas Times" through Nov. 9. Opening reception for both exhibits, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12. "Great Arkansas Quilt Show," through May 3. "So What! It's the Least I Can Do," new paintings by Ray Wittenberg, through Sunday. Knife Gallery, "We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas," Arkansas Made Gallery, continuing. Hourly tours (except noon) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2.50, ages 65 and over $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. September exhibit: "14 Holes of Golf." Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Sept. 18. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. "First Call: American Posters of World War I," through Nov. 30. "By the President in the Name of Congress," "From Turbulence to Tranquility: The Little Rock Arsenal," "The Sun Never Sets on the Mighty Jeep," "War and Remembrance: The 1911 United Confederate Veterans Reunion," "Through the Camera's Eye: The Allison Collection of World War II Photographs," continuing. Alger Cadet Gun exhibit, continuing. Ongoing exhibits depict Arkansas' military heritage. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (501) 376-4602.

MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. "Come as You Are," works by Lilia Hernandez, Justin Bryant, Logan Hunter, through Sept. 16; reception. (501) 442-7778 or (501) 379-9101.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Mystery of the Mayan Medallion," through Sept. 12. Regular hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Different Spokes," through February 2016. "Lights! Camera! Arkansas!" a celebration of Arkansas' role in Hollywood, through March 1, 2015. Permanent exhibits: 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919"; "First Families of Arkansas"; "As Long as Life Shall Last: The Legacy of Arkansas Women." Little Beginnings toddler program, 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.

SEQUOYAH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 5820 Asher Ave. "Toy Tipis and Totem Poles: Native American Stereotypes in the Lives of Children," Friday-Dec. 19; reception, 5:30 p.m.Friday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8336.

THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. "A Shift of Seasons," by local artists, ongoing. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.

STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St. Works by Ken Davis, Donald Gialanella. Works by various artists. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (501) 563-4218.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave.Lecture: "Piranesi's Afterlife," Heather Hyde Minor, 3 p.m. Sunday. Gallery I: "Piranesi and Perspectives of Rome," etchings by 18th-century Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, through Oct. 5. Gallery II: "Teaching a Canary to Sing," Catherine Siri Nugent, through Sept. 28. Gallery III: "Small Works on Paper," through Sept. 26. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Sharing Our Strengths: Cooking Matters, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 14, registration required. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720.

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ARKANSAS FIBER ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA Sept. 18-20, Hot Springs Convention and Civic Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Admission: $15. (479) 518-0777.

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Winston Taylor Exhibit, through Sept. 30; opening reception, 6-8 p.m. today. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Gallery, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. "Legacy," Evan Lindquist, through Oct. 1; gallery talk, 5:30 p.m. Friday. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY Norman Hall Gallery of Art, 203 W. Q St., Russellville. "Always Greener," Dawn Holder, through Sept. 26; reception, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 12. "Internal Narrative," Sammy Peters, through Sept. 24; reception, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 964-3237.

THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff.Second Saturday Family Fun Day, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13. "SUB|URBAN: Work by Dennis and Jason McCann," Sept. 11-Jan. 15; opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 11."Nanotechnology: What's the Big Deal?" through Feb. 28. Pine Bluff Art League juried exhibition, through Nov. 12. "A Deep Sense of Place: The Arkansas Delta," through Oct. 1. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.

CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "Voices From the Past" art contest, through Sept. 30, calicorockmuseum.com. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. "Clinton Meets Kennedy," continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission $8. (479) 444-0066.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville."American Encounters: Anglo-American Portraiture in an Age of Revolution," through Sept. 15. "State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now," Sept. 13-Jan. 5. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. "Delta in Blue," by Beverly Buys, through December. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 338-4350 or (800) 358-0972.

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY 369 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Lithographs and etchings by Mary Shelton, through November. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. (501) 884-6476.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 66th annual River Valley Invitational, through Sept. 14. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.

HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "The Piggott Connection," "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.

HENDRIX COLLEGE 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Faculty art show, Monday-Oct. 3, Art Building A; reception, 5-6 p.m. Wednesday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 505-1562.

MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $9; 65 and older and children 3-12, $7. (501) 767-3461.

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Our Towne Conference and Visitors Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by 32 artists, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2740.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "Final Respects," Saturday-Dec. 27. "Benton County Crime Stories," through 2014. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. rogersarkansas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.

SEARCY ART GALLERY 300 E. Race Ave., Searcy. "Shade of Art," Angela Renee Turney, through Sept. 23. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 279-1094.

SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of the Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway. Works by Fay Ku, Kathleen Robbins, Theresa Pfarr, through Oct. 24; reception, 4 p.m. today. Public sculpture unveiling by Patrick Dougherty, 11 a.m. Sept. 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.

WATERCOLOR CLASSES 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays through Oct. 6, Art on the Green, 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Conway. Taught by Jackie Kaucher. Fee: $145, does not include supplies. (501) 205-1922.

Dance

Central Arkansas

BESS CHISUM STEPHENS COMMUNITY CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-9 p.m. first, second and third Sundays; lessons 6-7 p.m.; $5; (501) 821-9353. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 7-11 p.m. first, second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $13; blsdance.org, (501) 221-7568. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. every Wednesday; beginning swing-dance lessons (free with admission), 7-8 p.m.; members $4, guests $7; littlerockbopclub.com or (501) 350-4712. Square Dance, 2-4 p.m. every Thursday, $4. (501) 490-1197.

COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.

LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 6200 Aerie St. Line dancing 6 p.m.; Warren Crow and the Classics 7 p.m. Saturdays, $6. (501) 837-6766 or (501) 944-7194.

Film

Central Arkansas

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S RON ROBINSON THEATER 100 River Market Ave. The Muppets, 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Tickets: $5. (501) 320-5709.

SPLICE MICROCINEMA 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Few, Sixth and Center streets (above Lulav and EJ's). Ugetsu Monogatari, Wednesday. M, Sept. 24. The Earrings of Madame de ..., Oct. 8. Cost: $5 donation. Email [email protected].

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Breckenridge Village Stadium 12, 1200 Breckenridge Drive. Tickets: $18. A broadcast with Gillian Anderson, Ben Foster and Vanessa Kirby prerecorded earlier in the day. (501) 224-0992 or fathomevents.com.

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THE HORNET'S NEST 6 p.m. Monday, Jones Center, U.S. 412 and Arkansas 265, Springdale. Screening. (479) 544-5880.

Letters

Central Arkansas

BARNES AND NOBLE 11500 Financial Centre Pkwy. Book signing: 100 Things Arkansas Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Rick Schaeffer, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11. (501) 954-7646.

BOOK SIGNING 6 p.m. Friday, Word of Outreach Christian Center, 3300 Asher Ave. I Shall Not Die, Robert E. Smith Sr. (501) 663-0362.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM'S MAIN LIBRARY 100 Rock St. Lecture, reception and book signing: When Religion Becomes Lethal, Charles Kimball, 6:30 p.m. today. (501) 918-3009. Book launch party: Arkansas in Ink: Gunslingers, Ghosts and Other Graphic Tales, Guy Lancaster and Ron Wolfe, 6 p.m. Sept. 17. (501) 320-5716.

THE GREAT WAR: RESEARCHING WORLD WAR I IN ARKANSAS ARCHIVES 9 a.m-noon Sept. 13, Dickinson Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Symposium by The Arkansas History Commission and the Sequoyah National Research Center. (501) 569-8336.

ROCKTOWN SLAM 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Poetry slam. Cover: $5. Competition fee: $10. (501) 541-0681.

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BOOK READING AND SIGNING 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. With Benjamin Del Shreve, Kara Bibb, Kody Ford, Rodney Wilhite, Eric Shonkwiler. (479) 443-2080.

JITTERBUG COFFEEHOUSE 111 W. Main St., Heber Springs. Poetry readings, 7 p.m. second Friday of the month. (501) 827-0363.

Music

Central Arkansas

ANTHONY DAVID 9 p.m. Friday, Club Trois, 4314 Asher Ave. Soul/R&B singer. Tickets: $20-$40. (501) 529-1681 or (501) 952-7501.

ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

BOSTON BRASS 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Tickets: $20, students $10. (501) 375-2342.

ERIC CHURCH 7 p.m. Sept 12, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $37.50-$77. (501) 975-9000

FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 6 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Meshugga Klezmer Band. Tickets: $15, children ages 5-15 $10. (501) 753-4281.

JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays in September, History Pavilion, Riverfront Park. Julia Buckingham Group, Wednesday. (501) 375-2552.

LOCAL LIVE 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Chris Michaels & The Cranks, Wednesday. (501) 244-9660.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CHORUS 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Rehearsal, 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 1. No audition necessary. Membership fee: $25. pulaskitech.edu/continuing_educationor (501) 907-6670 Extension 3408.

RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS 3 p.m Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 and Sept. 18,Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi St. Featuring music from the 1950s. (501) 377-1080.

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION 2:30-5 p.m. first and third Sundays of the month, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. (501) 246-4340.

YOUNG ARTIST TOUR 11 a.m. Wednesday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi St. Pianist Olga Krayterman. (501) 666-2813.

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ADAM CARROLL 7 p.m. Sept. 12, West End, 339 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $25. Benefits KidsClub, Arkansas Support Network's summer program for children with disabilities. (479) 927-4100 or supports.org.

BLUESDAY TUESDAYS 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Newport Country Club, 703 Walker Drive, Newport. (870) 972-3486.

GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Hot Springs Convention and Civic Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Musical revue with The Fun City Chorus, The Stardust Band with Shirley Chauvin, Top of the Rock Chorus, Tommy Priokos, Robert Raines, Ken Goodman. Tickets: $15-$25. (501) 624-6100.

HOT SPRINGS JAZZFEST Guitar-rama, 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Arlington Hotel, tickets: $30-$35; Jazz 101, 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Garland County Library, free; Shirley Chauvin's S'Wonderful, 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Quapaw Baths and Spa, tickets $10-$15; Jazz in the Streets, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20, under Broadway Skybridge, free; Jazz Mass, 10:45 a.m., Sept. 21, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, free; Jazz after Church, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 21, First United Methodist Church, free. HSJazzSociety.org or (501) 627-2427.

JAZZ EUREKA Tuesday-Sept. 14, Eureka Springs. Parties, free concerts at Basin Springs Park, paid concerts at The Auditorium, 36 S. Main St. Tickets: $10-$47.50. (479) 253-7333.

LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.

MATTHEW HUFF 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Beth El Heritage Hall, 406 Perry St., Helena-West Helena. Warfield Concert Series. (870) 338-8327.

SARACEN SUNDAY 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Saracen Landing, 200 Lake Saracen Drive, Pine Bluff. Live blues, soul and blues-rock music. Tickets: $5. (870) 536-0920.

SPENCER'S CORNER 801 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Real Thing jazz trio, 7-10 p.m. first Friday of every month. (501) 624-4976.

THE UNDERCROFT Christ Church, 509 Scott St. Will Johnson performs, 8 p.m. Saturday, $15. (501) 375-2342.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Jake Owen, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, $32-$54. (479) 443-5600.

YOUNG ARTIST TOUR Pianist Olga Krayterman. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Fine Arts Center, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello. (870) 460-1060.2:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Robert Burns Building, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. (479) 619-4261. 7:30 p.m. Oakcliff Baptist Church, 3701 Gary St., Fort Smith. (479) 646-3891. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Mabee Fine Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia. (870) 245-5129. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Stilwell Humanities Recital Hall, Texarkana College, 2500 N. Robinson Road, Texarkana. (870) 773-1118.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING 6 p.m. Tuesday, Central Church of Christ, 823 W. Sixth St. A Dillon International representative will give an overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong and Colombia. (501) 416-0929.

BREWS AND BARKS 2-5 p.m. Sept. 13, Diamond Bear Brewing Co., 600 N. Broadway, North Little Rock. Dog-friendly hot dog cook-off and beer tasting benefiting Humane Society of Pulaski County. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at gate. (501) 590-7361.

DANCING WITH OUR STARS, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Dance contest with local celebrities and dance instructors benefiting The Arkansas Chapter of the Children's Tumor Foundation. Tickets: $150. (501) 920-5588.

FIT FOR THE CURE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Belk, Pleasant Ridge Mall, 11525 Cantrell Road. Free bra fittings by Wacoal. Wacoal donates $2 to Susan G. Komen Foundation for every fitting. (501) 907-6200.

FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Applebee's, 12110 Chenal Pkwy. Benefits J.A. Fair High School student trip. Tickets: $7. (501) 563-0524.

GETTING FOOTBALL 15 Sunset Drive. Football instruction for women. Group classes: $99. One-on-one: $199-$400. gettingfootball.com or (501) 251-1881.

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Hosted by the Arkansas Chapter of Grant Professionals Association. Registration: members $75, non-members $90. Gpaarkansas.org or (870) 391-3366.

HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Heifer Hour: Asia, Bangladesh, Goats, 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 13. (501) 907-8800.

KICKOFF TO MEN'S HEALTH 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Urology and Epoch Men's Health, 1300 Centerview Drive; 5-8 p.m. Sept. 25, Arkansas Urology, 4200 Stockton Drive, North Little Rock. (501) 219-8900.

LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25.(501) 375-2552.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Snore and Soar, 6 p.m. Sept. 12-9 a.m. Sept. 13; members $29.75, non-members $35. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $8. (501) 666-2406.

MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.

OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sixth and Main streets, North Little Rock. Clouds or inclement weather date: Friday. (501) 569-3512.

POP UP IN THE ROCK 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13, along John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Park Hill, North Little Rock. Entertainment, food, crafts, dog park. (479) 970-9387.

QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9:30 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 791-3984.

RHEA LANA'S OF GREATER LITTLE ROCK CONSIGNMENT SALE noon-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 13, Little Rock Expo Center, 612 N. J.P. Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville. (501) 499-0009.

RUNWAY FOR A CAUSE 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Benefits Susan G. Komen Foundation. Tickets: $50. (501) 202-4399.

Rx FOR SUCCESS 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 11. Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Fundraiser for Reach out and Read. Tickets: $35-$40. (501) 226-9444.

SHINE A LIGHT ON LITERACY 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11, Governor's Mansion, 1800 Center St. Benefits Literacy Action of Central Arkansas. Live auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres and music. Tickets: $50. (501) 372-7323 (Extension 5).

THEA PAVES THE WAY 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 13, Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Sidewalk chalk art by local students. (501) 379-9512.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Panel discussion: Memphis: The Musical, noon today. Lecture: "How Do We Keep the Best Teachers in the Delta? Coach'em Up," Jeremy Rogoff, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Lecture and book signing:The Gamble: Choice and Chance in the 2012 Presidential Election, John Sides and Lynn Vavreck, noon Wednesday. (501) 683-5239.

VENDOR FAIR 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13, Riverdale Shopping Center, 2600 Cantrell Road. Benefits family in need. (501) 234-0031.

Around Arkansas

ARKANSAS BIKERS AIMING TOWARD EDUCATION 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Delta Rivers Nature Center, 1400 Black Dog Road, Pine Bluff. Board meeting. Monthly meeting, 2 p.m. (870) 247-2522.

ARKANSAS ZOMBIE CHALLENGE 9 a.m. Sept. 13, Hector. Benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates of 5th Judicial District. 5K obstacle course. Cost: zombies $15, runners $35. (479) 880-1195.

BACON BOWL AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SQUIRREL COOK-OFF 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 13, downtown Bentonville. Tickets: $8 in advance or $10 at the gate. Baconbowl.net or (501) 993-7502.

COOKING WITH KAREN CLASSES Eureka Springs. Demonstration class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12, $35. Hands-on classes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13-14, $45. Wine pairings, additional $5. (479) 253-7461.

CROWLEY'S RIDGE STATE PARK Arkansas 168, Paragould. Great Arkansas Cleanup, 8:30 a.m. Saturday. (870) 573-6751.

DEVIL'S DEN STATE PARK 11333 W. Arkansas 74, West Fork. Lee Creek cleanup day, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. (479) 761-3325.

EUNA MAE NELSON GOLF TOURNAMENT Sept. 11, Twin Lakes Golf Course, 70 Elk Way, Mountain Home. Registration and breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Tee-off, 8:30 a.m. Entry fee: $45. (870) 580-0389.

AN EVENING WITH BOB HOPE 7 p.m. Sept. 16, The Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro. Hope impersonator Bill Johnson. Benefits the Beck PRIDE Center for America's Wounded Veterans. Tickets: $20. (870) 972-3112.

HISPANIC FESTIVAL 6-10 p.m. Sept. 13, Parsons Stadium, 1423 E. Emma Ave., Springdale. Petting zoo, soccer tournaments, drill teams, singing, dancing, goat dressing, calf scramble. Cost: $10. (479) 756-0464.

HOT SPRINGS DAYLILY SOCIETY 10 a.m. Sept. 13, First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, Grand and Pratt avenues, Hot Springs. "Adding Character to Your Garden," Joe Yadron. (501) 318-0288.

HOT SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE RALLY today-Saturday, downtown Hot Springs. Parade, show, vendors, poker runs, children's events, concert by Trace Adkins. Tickets: $5-$50; children under 16 free with paid adult. (501) 282-7076.

NATIVE AMERICAN DAY noon-3 p.m. Sept. 13, Matilda & Karl Pfeiffer Museum & Study Center, 1071 Heritage Park Drive, Piggott. Dance performances, craft demonstrations, children's activities, artifact identification. (870) 598-3228.

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Scott, at the junction of U.S. 165 and Arkansas 161. Antique Tractor and Engine Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Exhibits of past agricultural equipment, continuing. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4, children 6-12 $3, plus tax. (501) 961-1409.

SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE'S FOURTH ANNUAL PATRIOT DAY 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13, Bentonville Municipal Airport, 2500 SW Aviation St., Bentonville. Featuring military/ vehicles and aircraft, air show, vendor booths, music and more. (479) 466-9713.

SLAUGHTER PEN MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, downtown Bentonville. Trail run, guided rides, poker ride, drag races, music. Bike races: $15-$40. Trail run: $40. slaughterpenjam.com or (479) 464-7275.

SOUTHARK OUTDOOR EXPO 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13, El Dorado Conference Center, 311 S. West Ave., South Arkansas Community College, El Dorado. Wood carving demonstrations, inflatables, archery exhibitions, music, rib cook-off. 5K at 7:30 a.m. Admission: one canned good or packaged food item. (870) 864-7130.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS RALLY 8 a.m. Saturday, Walmart Store #100, Walton Boulevard, Bentonville. (479) 544-5880.

TERRY PAUL THODE LUPUS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 1 p.m. Sept. 13, Diamondhead Country Club, 245 Independence Drive, Hot Springs. Club members $45. Nonmembers $55. (501) 525-9380.

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS noon-6 p.m. Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14, Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center, 1335 W. Knapp St., Fayetteville. Vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market. Admission: $5 or $10 for three-day pass. (918) 671-9712.

WALK THROUGH HISTORY 11 a.m. Sept. 13, downtown McGehee.Walking tour of historic structures. (501) 324-9880.

Theater

Central Arkansas

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16, students and senior citizens,$12. (501) 374-3761.

AN EVENING OF ONE ACTS 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Opera in the Rock presentation: La Pizza con Funghi and The Face on the Barroom Floor. Tickets: $35, students $15, VIP $65. (501) 244-9944.

GO, DOG! GO! Sept. 19-Oct. 5, Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre, 501 E. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $12.50. Pay what you can night, 7 p.m. Sept. 17. (501) 372-4000.

MEMPHIS Friday-Sept. 28, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Preview performance, 7 p.m. today; pre-show talk, 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $40-$55. (501) 378-0405.

ROUGH CROSSING through Oct. 4, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday matinee, 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Show times: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Sunday matinee, 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $31-$35, children 15 and under $23; show only $25, children $15. (501) 562-3131.

WHATSHISNAME? 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Nov. 15, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $20. (501) 372-0205.

Around Arkansas

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Sept. 12-14, 18-21, 25-28, Victory Theater, 1116 S. Second St., Rogers. Rogers Little Theater production. Showtime: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner: 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets: cabaret tables $60, dinner theater $48, balcony $17. (479) 631-8988.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS through Sept. 21, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $15-$38. (479) 445-6333.

WILD DUST Sept. 12-14, 19-21, Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., Searcy. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Curtain: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: dinner $29, ages 55 and older and students $24; matinee $27, ages 55 and older and students $21; show only $15. (501) 368-0111.

Auditions

Around Arkansas

SHENANDOAH 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lyric Theater, 115 W. Rush Ave., Harrison. Prepare short song portion. (870) 391-3504.

Clubs

Central Arkansas

THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Big Steel River, 9:30 p.m. today. (501) 372-0210.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Mark Matusoff, Jersey, David Graham, through Saturday. T Rexx, Wednesday-Sept. 13. Open Mike Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday; sign up at 6. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $7, Friday-Saturday $10. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

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