FYI: Arts and entertainment events Feb. 23-29

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MAGICIAN MUSICIAN
Tommy Terrific plays a harmonica through his ears Wednesday July 25 2018 during his "Rockin' Magic" comedy and magic show for children at the Rogers Public Library. The magician from Little Rock will be at the Bentonville Public Library today for shows at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
NWA Democrat-Gazette/FLIP PUTTHOFF MAGICIAN MUSICIAN Tommy Terrific plays a harmonica through his ears Wednesday July 25 2018 during his "Rockin' Magic" comedy and magic show for children at the Rogers Public Library. The magician from Little Rock will be at the Bentonville Public Library today for shows at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Feb. 23 (Sunday)

Opening Weekend -- 11 a.m.-7 p.m., The Momentary, 507 S.E. E St. in Bentonville. Free-$25. themomentary.org, 367-7500.

"Newsies" -- What happens when the newsboys go on strike in 1899 NYC, 2 p.m., Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers. $32-$44. 631-8988.

Real to Reel -- "They Shall Not Grow," 2 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Part of a new documentary film series. 621-1152.

"In the Book Of" -- Asks the question who and how does one become American, 2 p.m., University of Arkansas Black Box Theater at the Global Campus, 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. $5-$20. 575-4752.

Author Talk -- With Richard A. Knaak, author of "Black City Dragon," 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Eagle Watch Cruise -- With chances to see not just eagles but great blue herons, belted kingfishers, red tailed hawks and maybe a deer, beaver, or several species of ducks, 3 p.m. Feb. 23 & 29, Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. Hosted by Hobbs State Park. $5-$10. 789-5000.

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Feb. 24 (Monday)

B'Creative Stitchers -- A group for any and all handwork such as cross stitching, embroidery, quilting, knitting, weaving, and crocheting, 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Craft & Go! -- Quick crafts for busy families, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. 621-1152.

Readers Assemble -- A new book club for school-age children, 4 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

"Sama Alshaibi: Body as Site" -- 5:30 p.m., Gearhart Hall Room 26, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free. Email [email protected].

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Feb. 25 (Tuesday)

Knitters & Crocheters -- Open to all ages and skill levels, 1 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Elementary Story Time -- Fairy Tales, 5 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

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Feb. 26 (Wednesday)

Library Book Club -- 9:30 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

RPL Cookbook Club -- Pick a cookbook, choose a foreign dish to cook, and bring it to share, 5:30 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. 621-1152.

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Feb. 27 (Thursday)

Gallery Conversation -- Spoken word performance with Epiphany 'Big Piph' Morrow, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335.

Adult Crafty Corner -- Sun catchers, 2 p.m., Miller Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. 646-3945.

After-School Movies -- "The Angry Birds 2," 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-6816.

Authors in the Afternoon -- With Crystal Dickson, author of "Elinor's New Home," 4-6 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Kibbles & Books -- Therapy dog reading sessions, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.

Teen Thursday Night -- Making cookies, 6 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. 621-1152.

Plan for Your Retirement Income -- With Voya financial representative David Harris, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Fabulous Fiction Book Club -- 6:30 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. 621-1152.

Train Club -- 6:30 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Art By The Glass -- Chocolate Truffle Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $40. Register at 657-2335.

Civil War Songs & Stories -- With Loco Focos and the Civil War Roundtable of Northwest Arkansas, 7 p.m., Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Free. Email [email protected].

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Feb. 28 (Friday)

Preschool Story Time -- Polar Bears, 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.

Fourth Friday UFO -- Come complete your UnFinished Object or start a new project, 10 a.m., Windsor Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. 785-0405.

Rally to Vote! Concert -- Featuring Rev. Sekou and The Freedom Fighters, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335.

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Feb. 29 (Saturday)

Preserve The Past Workshop -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Arkansas Museum in Fayetteville. $15. Email [email protected].

Tai Chi -- With Paul Davis, 9:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.

Walk & Talk -- Fay and Gus Jones House, 10 a.m., 1330 N. Hillcrest in Fayetteville. Hosted by the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org beginning Feb. 14.

Black Cowboys of the Old West -- With magician Tommy Terrific, 10:30 a.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.

Family Nature Workshop -- Animal Habitats, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Crystal Bridges Museum. $10 per family. Register at 657-2335.

For Freedoms Community Conversation -- Freedom of Speech, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335.

Black History Month Celebration -- With Patricia Porter, a missionary to Africa for 43 years, 1-3 p.m., Miller Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. 646-3945.

Drop-In Art Making -- 1-4 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335.

Black Heritage Celebration -- With Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic Show, 2 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.

Landscaping With Ozark Native Plants -- With Eric Fuselier, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. 657-2335.

Native Conversations -- First Peoples' Record Keeping through Astronomy with astrophysicist Caitlin Ahrens, 5:30 p.m., Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. Free. 273-2456 or monah.us.

-- Becca Martin-Brown

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