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ARTIST’S RECEPTION — For “Microcosms” by Leslie Perryman, 5-7 p.m. April 19, Bolder Coffeee in Rogers. Art on show through June 30. Email demara.titzer@gmail.com. — ARTIST’S RECEPTION — For “Microcosms” by Leslie Perryman, 5-7 p.m. April 19, Bolder Coffeee in Rogers. Art on show through June 30. Email [email protected].

April 15 (Sunday)

"White Rabbit Red Rabbit" -- An experimental theater piece starring Kris Stoker, presented by ArkansasStaged, 7 p.m., 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. Free; $5 donation suggested. Email [email protected].

April 16 (Monday)

April 17 (Tuesday)

Booked for Lunch -- "I Let You Go" by Clair Mackintosh, noon, Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

Beyond the Book -- "Peak" by Roland Smith, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free for grades 7-12. 271-6816.

Space Science -- Constellations with Caitlin Ahrens, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Books on Tap -- "The Woman in Cabin 10" by Ruth Ware, 7 p.m., Black Apple Crossing in Springdale. Hosted by the Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

I'm With Her -- Fresh new trio made up of Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan, garnering acclaim for their unique blend of instrumental interplay combined with their indelible harmonies. With guests Smokey and the Mirror, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $32.50. 443-5600.

Jazz Concert -- With the UAFS Jazz Catz and Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center in the Fort Smith Convention Center. $8. 788-7300.

April 18 (Wednesday)

Sandwiched In -- With nature photographer Terry Stanfill, noon, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.

Art at the Bank -- With works by Jaquita Ball, Shabana Kauser, Edward Robison III and the Boston Mountain Potters Association, curated by Zeek Taylor, April 18-July 16, First National Bank of Northwest Arkansas in Bentonville. Reception 6-8 p.m. May 3. 253-6994.

Wednesday Over Water -- The virtues of honey, 6-7:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. $50. 657-2335.

April 19 (Thursday)

Art Feeds Community Mural -- Designed by the students of Northside Elementary, 9:15 a.m. art parade, 9:30 a.m. mural reveal, Arvest Bank, 108 E. University St. in Siloam Springs. Free. artfeeds.org/murals.

Discover the Grounds -- Honey tasting workshop with Carla Marina Marchese of Red Bee Farms, 6-8 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. $55. 657-2335.

"Aladdin Jr." -- Based on the beloved Disney movie, 7 p.m April 19-20; 2 & 7 p.m. April 21; 2 p.m. April 22, presented by Arts Live Theatre at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $10-$15. 521-4932.

April 20 (Friday)

"Natural Shocks" -- An ArkansasStaged staged reading of the play by Lauren Gunderson, 7 p.m., Fenix Fayetteville DownUnder, 16 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. Suggested donation of $10. Email [email protected].

April 21 (Saturday)

ArtShare -- Fun for youngsters 5 and older with autism and their families, 9-11 a.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. Free. 657-2415.

Author Showcase -- With Erin Rowe, Amanda McKinney, Doug Godsman, Jason Robles, Brenda Hyslep, Olga Berg, Tresa Oldham & Mike Cleary, 10 a.m.-noon, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Mixed Media Art Journals -- With Dawn Ward, professor of art at Arkansas Tech University, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Center for Art & Education in Van Buren. $50. Register at 474-7767.

"Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" -- Presented by Trike Theatre, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. April 21; 6:30 p.m. April 30, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $9-$15. 443-5600.

Super Saturday -- NWA Homeschool Choir, 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

"Birds, Bees, and Butterflies" -- A workshop on creating backyard wildlife habitats, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.

Earth Day Celebration -- 1-3 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-6816.

"Dissolved in Light" -- "Deconstructing Edouard Vuillard, 1-4 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $50. 634-3791.

A Whole Lotte Books Book Club -- "Ordinary Graces" by William Kent Krueger, 2 p.m., Onyx Coffee in Springdale. Hosted by Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

Fort Smith Bicentennial Celebration -- Fort Smith Symphony with the Crumbs & Ben Miller Band, 7:30 p.m., ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center in the Fort Smith Convention Center. Sold out. 452-7575.

April 22 (Sunday)

El Dia de los Ninos -- Music, dance and art projects celebrating the cultures in our community, noon-5 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335.

Jazz Showcase -- With the University of Arkansas Community Music School, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

"Arkansas Beer: An Intoxicating History" -- With author Brian Sorensen, 2-4 p.m., Apple Blossom Brewing Co. in Fayetteville. Hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Free. 521-2970.

Opening Reception -- For "The Essence of Place," 5-7 p.m., Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. $10. 784-2787.

Music on the Meadow -- With Winslow Squirrel Jam, 5-7 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Free. 634-3791.

-- Becca Martin-Brown

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“SMALL WORKS ON PAPER” — Presented by the Arkansas Arts Council and including works by NWA artists Terry Lynn Dushan — Dushan’s work “Elsewhere” is pictured — Steven B. Schneider & Steven Wise, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays through April 24, McCoy Lobby Gallery at the Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Free. Email [email protected].

JOHN CONLEE IN CONCERT — Performer of classics like “Rose Colored Glasses,” “Friday Night Blues” and “I Don’t Remember Lovin’ You,” 7 p.m. April 22, King Opera House in Van Buren. $35-$55. 800-965-9324.

ARKANSAS STATE CHILI COOKOFF — Sanctioned by the International Chili Society with categories of Red Chili, Chili Verde, Salsa and People’s Choice, public sampling noon-4 p.m. April 21, Holiday Island north of Eureka Springs. $8. All proceeds benefit the Good Shepherd Humane Society. Email [email protected]. (Photo courtesy EurekaFun.com)

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