Art & Exhibits
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ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. “Revelation,” exhibition by Virmarie DePoyster, through Jan. 4. Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 9126567. ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. 47th annual Collectors Show and Sale, through Jan. 3. “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art,” through Jan 17. “Foundation Collection” and “Masterworks,” 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. ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF ARTISTS 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $30. Visitors free. (501) 779-1475. ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE 601 Main St. ArtWorks artists exhibit, through Jan. 3. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and during performances. (501) 378-0405. THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Works by artists including Bob Snider, Debby Hinson, Diana Shearon, Doug Gorrell. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193. BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. “Earth Work: Photographs by Gary Cawood” and Arkansas Pastel Society Sixth National Juried Exhibit, through Feb. 27. “Photographic Arts: African-American Studio Photography From the Joshua & Mary Swift Collection,” through March 26. “Outside the Lines,” Gene Hatfield, through Saturday. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033. CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “In Arkansas Territory,” John Deering, through today. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, or by appointment. (501) 224-1335. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. “Are We There Yet,” Diane Harper, through Dec. 31. Works by Reda Angeletti and Arlette Miller, Jan. 1-March 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.noon Friday and Sunday. (501) 375-2342. CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. “Coca-Cola: An American Original,” through Feb. 15. 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. “Oh, What Fun! A Very Vintage Holiday,” through Jan. 3. “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. GALLERY 360 900 S. Rodney Parham Road. “Pressure: Representing Printmakers,” through today. Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 663-2222. GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1. Holiday Art Show, through Jan. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 6648996. GALLERY 221 Second and Center streets. “Represented Artist Group
Show,” through Sunday. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 801-0211. GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St., North Little Rock. “Charles Harrington: The Journey,” through Jan. 9. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.com or (501) 6642787. HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave., Suite C. “Treasure,” “Contemporary Folk Art, Four Decades of Creativity: My Way,” through Jan. 2; exhibit reception and Kwanzaa Kuumba Day of Creativity, 5 p.m. Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday. (501) 372-6822. HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. Works by Neal Harrington and David Carpenter, through Feb. 7. 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. December exhibit: “Religious Art.” January exhibit: “Landscapes.” Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Jan. 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. landlbeckartgallery.com or (501) 660-4006. MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. “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” and 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. MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St., Suite A. “Holiday Fine Art Collection from
12 Arkansas Artists,” through Jan. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508. MUGS CAFE 515 Main St., North Little Rock. “Blue Lines and Black Ink,” comic book art by John Lucas and Dusty Higgins, through Jan. 13. Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 960-9524. MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. “Building Buddies,” through May 15. “How People Make Things,” through March 27. 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. Permanent exhibits: 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; “Pillars of Power,” history of the Old State House; “On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 18191919”; “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. STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St. Works by Tony Dow, through Feb. 8. Hours: 10 a.m.6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. (501) 563-4218. WILLIAM F. LAMAN LIBRARY
ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. United Cerebral Palsy Foundation Art Exhibition and Fundraiser, through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 687-1061.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. “December Gallery,” Lodema Jensen, through Wednesday. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. (479) 968-2452. ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 320 University Loop West Circle, Jonesboro. Mindbender Mansion, through February. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. (870) 972-2074. THE ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER FOR
SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375. BATESVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY 226 E. Main St., Batesville. Small Works on Paper touring exhibition, 37 Arkansas artists selected by the Arkansas Arts Council, Jan. 5-29; reception, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 8. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 793-3382. CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. “The Jot ’Em Down Store” and “One-Room School,” continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.
CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION
104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. Michael Leonard photo sculpture exhibit, Jan. 5-29; reception, 4 p.m. Jan. 10. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 474-7767. 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. “From Tierra del Fuego to the Arctic: Landscape Painting in the Americas,” through Jan. 18.
“At the Vanguard of Modernism,” Alfred H. Maurer, through Jan. 4. Demonstrations, classes, art talks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. crystalbridges. org or (479) 418-5700.
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Center and Orange streets, Beebe. “Yesterday’s Negro League Traveling Baseball,” through Jan. 28. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (501) 882-4495. FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF
HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “Roots, Rhythm and Rock — Music That Moved Fort Smith: Part I 1880-1945,” through May 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $7, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841. FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “Resonance and Memory: The Essence of Landscape,” through March 6. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human 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. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. “Delta in Blue,” Beverly Buys, through Dec. 31. Works by Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Tony Saladino, Dan Thornhill, Jan. 1-31; reception, 5-9 p.m. Jan. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and by appointment. (501) 3212335.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. “The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection,” continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456. NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek, Fairfield Bay. New artworks by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741. REGIONAL ARTS CENTER 321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana. “Wild Land, Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting,”
Jan. 5-7. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. trahc.org or (903) 792-8681. ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “Historic Millscapes, Paintings of the Past: Selected Works by Don Draper,” through April 17. “Rogers Fun & Games,” through Jan. 10. Finders Keepers, 1 p.m. last Friday of the month. 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. SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER 110 E. Fifth St., El Dorado. Visual and performing arts classes for grades K-12; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. saac-arts.org or (870) 862-5474. SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B 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. TAYLOR LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER University of Arkansas at Monticello, 514 University Drive, Monticello. Senior art exhibitions on display, December and January. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 460-1338. 21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville. “Gina Phillips: A Thirsty Switch Still Quivers for Me,” through March 15. Hours: 24 hours daily; docent tours 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. (479) 286-6500.
Dance
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ARKANSAS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY every Monday, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Beginners class, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate and advanced class, 8-9 p.m. No partner or experience required. Cost: $5 per night. (501) 821-4746. 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) 2217568. 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. 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.
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Celebrate New Year’s 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Music by Larry House, heavy hors d’oeuvres, Champagne and favors. Tickets: $40. (501) 915-8111. SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays.
Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375. WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67/167, Ward. Ward Country Playboys, 7 p.m. Fridays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
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OZARK FOOTHILLS FILM FEST 2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES Festival dates: April 1-2 and 8-9, Batesville. Extended deadline: Jan. 15. Submission fees $10-$25. Submissions must be submitted online. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or (870) 251-1189.
Letters
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FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7. All interested parties welcome. Membership: $20. fwca.org or (501) 982-1793. PENPOINT WRITERS GROUP 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of the month, Amy Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Discussions, readings, critiques. First three visits free, $15 per year. (501) 982-1793.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.
Music
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ARKANSAS ACCORDION ASSOCIATION 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month, Franke’s Cafeteria, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. (501) 228-7166. ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340. UGANDAN KIDS CHOIR 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Fellowship North, 1 E. 52nd St., North Little Rock. The 10 children will perform at both morning services. (360) 647-2283.
Special Events
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COMPUTER CLASSES FOR PEOPLE AGED 50 AND OLDER Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. File Management, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 5-28. Introduction to Computers, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 5-28. Fundamentals for Beginners, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Jan. 6-27. Windows 10 Start Menu, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Windows 10 Microsoft Edge, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Fees: $10-$35, depending on length of class. (501) 603-1262. FUNDRAISER FOR JON DAVID BRUNING 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Rock Town Distillery, 1216 E. Sixth St. Live music, karaoke, food, drinks and a raffle. Tickets: advance $25, day of event $30. (501) 8373362. HOLIDAY BREAK FUN DAYS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Dec. 31, Jan. 2, Heifer Village, 1 World Ave. Family crafts and activities. (501) 907-8800. KWANZAA CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE noon Saturday, Pyramid Art, Books and Custom Framing, 1001 Wright Ave.; 2 p.m. Sunday, House of Art, 108 E. Fourth St., North Little Rock; noon Monday, Better Community Development, 3604 W. 12th St.; noon Tuesday, Harambee Market,
2104 N. Main St., North Little Rock; noon Wednesday, Sue Cowan Williams Library, 1800 Chester St.; noon Dec. 31, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St.; 3 p.m. Jan. 1, Simply Najiyyah’s Fishboat, 1717 Wright Ave. (501) 372-6822. LEGACIES AND LUNCH WITH FORMER SEN. DAVID PRYOR noon Jan. 6, Central Arkansas Library System’s Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. (501) 6835239. LITTLE ROCK FLYING SAUCER NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 323 President Clinton Ave. 21 and older. Music by The Hiballs, 9 p.m. Cover: $10, table reservations $40. (501) 3728032. LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. 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. NEXT LEVEL EVENTS NEW YEAR’S EVE 9 p.m. Dec. 31-2 a.m. Jan. 1, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Must be 21. Music by DJCJ and Skemaddox. Tickets: $25. (501) 376-7700. RINGLING BROS. & BARNUM AND BAILEY PRESENT LEGENDS 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. All Access PreShow starts an hour before the show. Tickets $10-$60. ticketmaster.com or (501) 975-9000. SANTA AT THE MALL today, Park Plaza mall, 6000 W. Markham St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 664-4956.
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EAGLE TOURS 2 p.m. Jan. 6 and 14, 10 a.m. Jan. 9 and 27, 9 a.m. Jan. 16, 11 a.m. Jan. 20, 3 p.m. Jan. 22, 1 p.m. Jan. 29, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 2428 Marina Road, Russellville. Winter lake cruises. Reservations required. (479) 967-5516. FIRST DAY HIKE 10 a.m. Jan. 1, Jacksonport State Park, 205 Avenue St., Newport. 1.2 mile low-impact hike along the Tunstall River Walk, refreshments and special activities. (870) 523-2143. FIRST DAY HIKE 10 a.m. Jan. 1, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Hike will be just under a mile, meet at Meadowbrook Trailhead. (479) 967-5516 FIRST DAY HIKES AND GUIDED EAGLE WATCH TOUR 9 a.m.-noon and 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 1. Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. Morning self-guided walks and guided hikes are free. Reservations required for afternoon guided Eagle Watch Tour, tickets: $10 adults plus tax, $6 ages 6-12 plus tax, under 6 free. (501) 767-9366. HOLIDAY LIGHTS 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 31 except Christmas, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Tickets: $15, ages 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606 or (800) 366-4664. NEW 365 9-11:30 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Video Art and Light Show, dancing, music. Food, drink and access to galleries. Ages 21 and up. Tickets: $65, members $48. (479) 657-2335. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE JOINT 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31-1:30 a.m. Jan. 1, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Performance of A Fertle
Holiday, catered meal, champagne, live music. Tickets: $55. (501) 372-0210. NOON YEAR’S EVE FAMILY CELEBRATION 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 31, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Puppets, music, magic, art-making. (479) 657-2335. STARLIGHT GALA: A NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 7 p.m. Dec. 31. Benton Event Center, 17322 Interstate 30, Benton. Black tie invited. Food, games, live DJ. Benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bryant. Tickets: $75, couples $140. (501) 653-5437. UNITED WAY OF GREATER TEXARKANA NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 8 p.m. Dec. 31-12:30 a.m. Jan. 1, Northridge Country Club, 120 Bill Rogers Drive, Texarkana, Texas. Live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: $100. (903) 794-3105. WINTER BREAK CAMPS 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. sessions Tuesday-Dec. 31, Mid-America Science Museum, 500 Mid America Blvd., Hot Springs. Ages 8-12. Fee: nonmembers $30 per session and $45 per day; members $25 per session and $35 per day. (501) 767-3461.
Theater
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A FERTLE HOLIDAY 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 16, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Tickets: $22. (501) 372-0205. THE LITTLE MERMAID through Jan. 3, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Show times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Sunday and special matinees Saturday and Jan. 2. After-Party, Jan. 2. Tickets:
$45-$60. (501) 378-0405.
OUT OF ORDER through Dec. 31, 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.
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER through Jan. 3, Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; no performance today. Tickets: $15-$39. (479) 445-6333.
Clubs
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THE AFTERTHOUGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Carl Mouton, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Mike Acoustic Showcase, Wednesdays. afterthoughtbar.com or (501) 663-1196. CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Fire & Brimstone, Canvas, Saturday. Brian & Nick, Wednesday. Cody Belew, Dec. 31. Happy hour bands start at 5 or 5:30 p.m., headline bands at 9. Cover: $5 after 8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; free Monday-Wednesday. (501) 375-5351. THE JOINT 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Hogging the Mic (standup comedy), 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210. THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Michael Mack and the Faces of Rock 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Dec. 31; 7:30 p.m. $13, 10 p.m. $26. 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. THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Tragikly White, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $10. Adults Only Funk 2015, The On Call Band, Mike Walker & The Unfair Advantage, 8:30 p.m. Sunday; advance $10, day of show $15. (501) 823-0090. STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Cooper’s Orbit, 9 p.m. Saturday, $5. (501) 372-7707. WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Road. Seth Freeman, Saturday. Taylor Made, Dec. 31. Crisis, Jan. 1. Lypstick Hand Grenade, Jan. 2. Cover: $7. Shows start at 10 p.m. (501) 224-7665.
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MAXINE’S 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. New Music Tuesdays. Andrew Anderson, Thursdays. maxineslive.com or (501) 3210909.