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Van Cliburn Concert -- The Van Cliburn Concert Series at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville presents Masters of Jazz, featuring two giants of the genre. Fourteen-year-old prodigy Joey Alexander (pictured) and Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of the renowned New Orleans family of musicians, will share the stage for an evening of piano virtuosity in the Great Hall at 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Alexander will also present a free interactive presentation/conversation for music lovers of all ages at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2. 418-5700, crystalbridges.org. $36-$45.
Van Cliburn Concert -- The Van Cliburn Concert Series at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville presents Masters of Jazz, featuring two giants of the genre. Fourteen-year-old prodigy Joey Alexander (pictured) and Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of the renowned New Orleans family of musicians, will share the stage for an evening of piano virtuosity in the Great Hall at 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Alexander will also present a free interactive presentation/conversation for music lovers of all ages at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2. 418-5700, crystalbridges.org. $36-$45.

Nov. 26

Blue Dream Blue -- Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Martina McBride -- 7: 30 p.m. "The Joy of Christmas Tour." Fort Smith Convention Center, Fort Smith. $40-$50

Steve Srader -- 1 p.m., Terra Studios, Durham.

Nov. 27

Music Dept. Student Recital -- 7 p.m., Walmart Auditorium at NWACC campus, Bentonville.

Nov. 28

Jeff Fox -- 5 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Copelin Bates -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Toby Freeman -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Steve & James -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Matt & Aaron Devos -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Jed Clampit -- 7 p.m., Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville.

Nov. 29

Season's Greetings Concert -- 7 p.m., featuring UAFS student musicians. ArcBest Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith. Free, but ticket required.

Scammers -- 9 p.m., with Crash Blossom, and Double Jesus. Backspace, Fayetteville. $5.

Emily Rowland -- 5 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Jeff Fox -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Jon Dooly -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Jocko -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Toby Freeman -- 6 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Nov. 30

Aaron Woods -- 8 p.m., Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs, Okla.

Justin Edwards Band -- 10 p.m., Choctaw Casino, Pocola, Okla.

Jackson Jennings Five -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Brother Moses -- 9 p.m., with Duncan Fellows, and The Band Camino. George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $8-$10.

Your Friendly Christmas Tour -- 7 p.m., with Dan Smith, Levi Macallister and Kris Rochelle. Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville. $15.

Randall Shreve -- 7 p.m., Two25 Gallery, Bentonville.

Dec. 1

CongaKeyz Jazz Duo -- 6 p.m., Azul Tequila, Bentonville.

Bethlehem Steel -- 9 p.m., with The She, Ankle Pop, and Piss Shivers. Backspace, Fayetteville. $5.

Dance Monkey Dance -- 8 p.m., Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

Vintage Pistol -- Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Van Cliburn Concert -- 7 p.m. with masters of Jazz Ellis Marsalis and Joey Alexander. Crystal Bridges, Bentonville. $36-$45.

The She -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Goose -- 9:30 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville. $10.

Lazy Daisy -- 7 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

Dr. Nola & the Soul Shakers -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Ouachita River Band -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Town Cry'R -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Take Cover -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

Emily Rowland -- 8 p.m., Levi's Gastrolounge, Rogers.

Minivan -- 7:30 p.m., with this Just In. Nomads Music Lounge, Fayetteville.

Mathew Haley -- 7 p.m., Ramo d'Olivo, Bentonville.

Terri & Brett -- 8 p.m., Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.

DJ SYCA -- Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville.

DJ Boyd -- 10 p.m., Teatro Scarpino, Fayetteville.

Ghost Town Blues Band -- 7 p.m., with Derron Freeman. Warren's Rec Room, Alma.

Dec. 2

ACO Chorale -- 7:30 p.m. holiday concert, Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale.

Mömandpöp -- 1 p.m. for Santa in the Park. Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs.

Grassfed -- 8 p.m., Black Apple Crossing, Springdale.

Katy Guillen and The Girls -- Chelsea's Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs.

Maria Bamford -- 9 p.m. standup comedian. Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs, Okla. $15.

Piano Listening Workshop -- 9:30 a.m. with Joey Alexander. Crystal Bridges, Bentonville. Free.

Joshin The Giants -- 7:30 p.m., Dickson Street Pub, Fayetteville.

Farmer and the Markets -- 10:30 a.m. holiday concert, Fayetteville Public Library.

Town Cry'R -- 7 p.m., JJ's Grill, Bella Vista.

After Party Allstars -- JJ's Grill, Dickson Street.

Melodie Rocker -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fayetteville.

Pearson Brothers -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Fort Smith.

Steve Dimmitt -- 8:30 p.m., JJ's Grill, Rogers.

RaeCam -- 8 p.m., Levi's Gastrolounge, Rogers.

Route 358 -- 7 p.m., Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville. $10-$15.

Betse & Clarke --7 p.m., with The Aching Hearts Ozark Mt. Smokehouse, Fayetteville. $15.

Terri & the Executives -- 7 p.m., Rowdy Beaver on W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs.

Bottlerocket -- 8 p.m.; Terri & Brett at noon. Rowdy Beaver Den, Eureka Springs.

Henna Roso -- Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Fayetteville. $5.

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical -- 10 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m., Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville. $28-$52.

Please send info about your upcoming concerts and events to Jocelyn.

-- Jocelyn Murphy

[email protected]

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Maria Bamford -- Making a dysfunctional family and depression look almost endearing, Maria Bamford has taken the comedy world by storm. At 9 p.m. Dec. 2, the actress and comedian will take the stage at the Qualla Ballroom inside Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs, Okla., for her standup comedy act. Bamford is the first female comic to have two half-hour "Comedy Central Presents," and her semi-autobiographical Netflix series "Lady Dynamite" was selected as one of 2016's must-see shows by Rolling Stone and Variety. (800) 754-4111, wsstickets.showare.com. $15.

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Betse & Clarke -- Fayetteville High School graduate Betse Ellis made a name for herself after college -- where she simultaneously earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees (in music and creative writing) while still playing serious violin music -- as a founding member of The Wilders. The quartet was in demand across the globe until their disbandment. Now a fiddle player with her partner in music and life, Clarke Wyatt, Ellis' love affair with traditional music is fully tuned. The two will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Ozark Mountain Smokehouse in Fayetteville. 409-1224, betseandclarke.com. $15.

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