November
8 Silent Sunday noon-3 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center. The family friendly fundraiser for Arkansas School for the Deaf includes food from central Arkansas restaurants, a silent auction, music by the GroanUps and a performance by the school’s Singing Fingers. Tickets: $30 at the door, $12 ages 6-12. Silentsunday.org.
10 Alzheimer’s Arkansas’ Commemorative Luminaria Reception is 5-7 p.m. at the Clinton Presidential Center. This free event includes speakers, hors d’oeuvres and a commemorative service to remember all Arkansans affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Luminarias are one for $10 or three for $25. For more information, (501) 224-0021.
11 LIVE! 6 p.m. at the Central Arkansas Library System’s Ron Robinson Theater. A fundraiser by CALS Next Chapter, a young professionals group. Performances by The Sandman and Michael Brown, heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Tickets: $50. (501) 918-3025.
11 Salute Gala 6 p.m. VIP reception, 6:30 dinner and program at the Clinton Presidential Center. Hosted by ARVets and benefiting Arkansas Veterans and their families. Tickets: $150. (501) 246-5341.
12 Evening of Wishes … Holiday of Hope 6-9 p.m. at Albert Pike Memorial Temple. An annual fundraiser for Make- a-Wish in central Arkansas. Live and silent auctions, surprise guest, food by Ben E. Keith’s chef, Shane Henderson. Tickets: $150. (501) 376-9474.
12 Designing Hope 6:30 p.m. at 310 Center St. A fashion show benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital Burn Unit with fashions by Linda Rowe Thomas and area boutiques. Tickets: $70 VIP, $35 general admission. (501) 364-2642.
12 Champions of Youth Awards Dinner 6 p.m. at Next Level Events. Hosted by Pulaski County Youth Services and honoring state Rep. Warwick Sabin, Maria Touchstone, Jeremy Owoh and Omega Psi Phi’s Pi Omicron chapter. Includes dinner with music by Rodney Block and The Real Music Lovers. Tickets: $75. (501) 340-8250.
13 Scholarship Fundraising Reception 6:30-11 p.m. at the Little Rock Marriott. Part of the Inclusion magazine and Multicultural 100 Women’s Technology, Entrepreneur, Career and Wellness Conference. Entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction and a career fashion show. VIP tickets for $150, general admission $100. (501) 801-1970.
14 Opus XXX! 6 p.m. at the Capital Hotel. Fundraiser for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra with cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and music. Tickets: $500. Opusball.org.
15 Mrs. Garvan’s Tea 3 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs. Enjoy traditional tea fare and entertainment by Susan Harper as Mrs. Garvan. Tickets: $23 members, $29 nonmembers. Reservations requested. (501) 262-9300.
15 Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Card Artist Reception 3 p.m. in the hospital lobby Train Room. Celebrate the 2015 Holiday Card Project artists at a special presentation. Held in conjunction with the Holiday Open House at the Playaway Gift Shop. (501) 364-1476.
16 Taste of the Holidays 6-9 p.m. at the Mid-America Museum, Hot Springs. Featuring food and drink from local restaurants, coffee houses, breweries and bakeries; musical performances; and science-related activities. Tickets: $70. midamericamuseum.org.
18 Vision Award 11:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. World Services for the Blind honors Charles Morgan. Tickets: $120. (501) 664-7100.
18-21 CARTI Festival of Trees at the Statehouse Convention Center. Sugar Plum Ball, Nov. 18, sold out; Festival After Dark, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, tickets $50; Festival of Fashion, 5 p.m. Nov. 20, tickets $50; Tux-N-Trees, 6 p.m. Nov. 21, tickets $200. Carti.com.
19 Community Truth Teller Award 5:30 p.m. in the Darragh Center, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library. Arkansas Community Institute honors Judge Wendell Griffen. Suggested donation: $35. (501) 376-7151.
21 American Cancer Society Lip Sync Battle 6 p.m. at Argenta Community Theater. Food, drinks, raffles and local personalities competing in a winner-takes-all Lip Sync Battle. Tickets: $50. (501) 603-5202.
22 Kristin Lewis Opera Gala 4 p.m. at Wildwood Park for the Arts. A program of opera favorites in support of the Kristin Lewis Foundation Scholarship Fund. Tickets: $15 students, $50 reserved seating, $100 VIP. (501) 821-7275.