CALENDAR

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits

CENTRAL ARKANSAS ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. Friday, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.

ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. “Glitch” by Jacob West, through Sunday. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600. ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Collector’s Show and Sale, Friday-Jan. 7. “The Art of Seating,” through Dec. 31. “Art Together” for early-stage Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. “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. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000. THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Holiday show, Vonda Rainey, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, Marie Weaver, Patricia Wilkes, through Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

ART I LITTLE ROCK 10:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Saturday, Petite Marche Building, 2207 Hidden Valley Drive. Artists include Catherine Rodgers, Melissa Orsini, Jennifer Coleman. Variety of media. (501) 690-3819. BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. “Their New Works,” by Robin Hazard, Susan Chambers, Hamid Ebrahimifar, through Nov. 24. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030. BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. “Bret Aaker: Conatus,” through Jan. 27. “The Art of Injustice: Paul Faris’ Photographs of Japanese American Incarceration,” through Dec. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033. CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “Little Rock Journal” John Deering, through Dec. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. “Pushing the Ink: An Exploration of Printmaking,” through Jan. 8; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, all day Sunday. (501) 3752342. CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. “Art of Africa: One Continent, Limitless Vision,” through Feb. 11. “Mandela: The Journey to Ubuntu,” through Feb. 19. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and older, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. “The Power of Plastics: Reshaping Midcentury Fashion,” through Jan. 7. “What’s Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999,” continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, ages 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022. HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “Gordon and Wenonah Fay Holl:Collecting a Legacy,” through Feb. 4. “All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas Made, County by County,” through March. 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. JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Local and regional military history from the Civil War to current conflicts. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $3, $2 for senior citizens and military, $1 for under 18, children under 5 free. (501) 241-1943. L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. November exhibit: “Still Life.” Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006. LITTLE ROCK ARTISTS 10:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Saturday, Petite Marche Building, 207 Hidden Valley Drive. Works by Catherine Rodgers, Melissa Orsini, Jennifer Coleman, Patricia Holified and Barbara Miles. (501) 690-3819.

LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. (501) 374-1957. MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Screening: The Address, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. “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. MID-SOUTHERN WATERCOLORISTS 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. (501) 658-5273.

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. “Hidden No More,” through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

M2 GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 918. “SHE,” through Nov. 18. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 225-6257

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. “XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness,” through Jan. 7. 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. “Cabinet of Curiosities,” through fall 2018. “True Faith, True Light: The Devotional Art of Ed Stilley,” through early 2018. Permanent exhibits: 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; “Pillars of Power,” history of the Old State House; “On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919”; “First Families of Arkansas.” 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. RED DOOR GALLERY 3715 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. James Hayes Holiday Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 753-5227.

SECOND FRIDAY ART NIGHT 5-8 p.m. second Friday of the month, downtown art galleries and museums. Open house, new exhibits, entertainment. (501) 324-9351. SEQUOYAH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER University Plaza, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Asher and University avenues. “Untold Stories: American Indian Code Talkers of World War I,” through Dec. 2. ehfehr@ualr.edu or (501) 569-8336.

THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road. Holiday Art Show, 5-8 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 372-7373.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. “Astro Pulp,” Chad Maupin, Friday-Dec. 8; reception, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. “A Sculptural Journey: Michael Warrick,” “Estamos Aqui/We are Here,” through Friday. Creating Youth, Michael Warrick, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-8977.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “Illiteracy,” Nathaniel Roe, through Dec. 1. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720. WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. “Street Joy,” Heather Canterbury photography exhibit, through Saturday. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061. AROUND ARKANSAS ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 110 E. Main St., Mountain View. Variety of classes and instructors. Call for prices and times. arkansascraftschool.org or (870) 269-8397. ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bradbury Art Museum, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. “A Shared Vision: Selections From the Rudolph-Blume Collection,” through Nov. 17. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2567.

ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite One, Conway. John Lasater IV and Jason Sacran, through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and by appointment. artonthegreen.net or (501) 205-1922.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. November featured artists: Jerry Matusky and Nina Louton. Featured miniature artists: Jan Briggs and Linda Shearer. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-6401. ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. A Feast for the Eyes artmobile tours and activities, 6-7:30 p.m. today. “Juried Biennial Exhibition,” through Jan. 6. “Expressions From the Permanent Collection,” continuing. 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.

BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall 145, 201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway. Fall BA/ BFA Senior Exhibit, through Dec. 7. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.

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. 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. “All or Nothing,” Saturday-May 28. “Stuart Davis: In Full Swing,” through Jan. 8, $18. “Not to Scale: Highlights From the Fly’s Eye Dome,” through March. 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.

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena. “Old School,” through Jan. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350. EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. “The Whole Ball of Wax,” Kimberly Shawn, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480. EUREKA SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 95 S. Main St., Eureka Springs. “World War One in Eureka Springs and Around the World,” through Saturday. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 253-9417.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “The Doctor is in,” Dr. Michael Linimon, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 18. Student Exhibit, through Nov. 30. 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. “Bonfire,” Barbara Cade, through Feb. 8. “Somehow, I Don’t Feel Comfortable,” Momoyo Torimitsu, through Dec. 31. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human models and studio space provided, bring 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. November exhibit: “A Natural Perspective.” Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335. MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 10 a.m.6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.

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. OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY MABEE FINE ARTS CENTER 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Smithsonian “Hometown Teams,” through Dec. 9. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 2455129.

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. New works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.

ROGERS EXPERIMENTAL HOUSE 121 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Tintype photographer David Emitt Adams, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday. November exhibit: “In Our Natural State,” Chuck Davis and Dan Snow; reception, 7-9 p.m. Friday. experimentalhouse.com or (479) 966-9531. ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. “On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War,” through Dec. 31. 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. “Shea Snow’s Solo Show,” Shea Snow, through Nov. 29. 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 Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. (479) 788-7300. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO Glassblock Gallery, Taylor Library, 346 University Court, Monticello. Rick Sikes exhibit, through Nov. 17. Hours: 9-10 a.m. and noon-1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.noon and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. (870) 460-1338. Around Arkansas Film CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Tickets: $5. (501) 296-9955. Letters CENTRAL ARKANSAS

FOCAL USED BOOK SALE 10 a.m.4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main

Library, 100 Rock St. Pre-event shopping, 5-7 p.m. today. Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries event. Early entrance: $5. River Market Books and Gifts Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. cals.org or (501) 918-3085.

RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.

SELF-PUBLISHED & SMALL PRESS BOOK FAIR 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. cals.org or (501) 918-3098. WORDSWORTH BOOKSTORE 5920 R St. Book signings: David Jauss, 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday; Jane Williams, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. (501) 663-0799.

WRITING FOR FILM SEMINAR WITH JEFF NICHOLS 3-5 p.m. Sunday, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 S. Rock St. Afterwards, complimentary tapas, creative conversation, and networking at Zin Wine Bar. Tickets: $20. (501) 918-3000.

Around Arkansas

NIGHTBIRD MYSTERY BOOK CLUB MONTHLY MEETING 6:307:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. (479) 443-2080.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238. WRITERS NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May, Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. (479) 292-3665.

Music

CENTRAL ARKANSAS ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E Ave., Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all who want to participate or listen. acapellarising. com or (501) 791-7464. ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA 3 p.m. Sunday, Albert Pike Masonic Center, 712 Scott St. With Parkview High School Madrigals and Lab Singers. Tickets $20. arkansassymphony.org or (501) 666-1761.

BAND OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS CONCERT 7-8:30 p.m. today, Agudath Achim Synagogue, 7901 W. 5th St. Israeli folk music and tunes from Fiddler on the Roof. Tickets $15, children 12 and under $5. (501) 993-2331.

CHRIS STAPLETON 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Verizon Arena. Special guests, Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb. Tickets $35.75-$70.75. verizonarena. com or (800) 745-3000. ORGANIST MARILYN KEISER

8 p.m. Friday, Christ Episcopal Church 509 Scott St. (501) 3752342.

TOP OF THE ROCK REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood. Ladies barbershop chorus rehearsals open to all women. (501) 580-7835. AROUND ARKANSAS ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.

ASHLEY MCBRIDE “HEROES AND LEGENDS” 6 p.m. today, Vada Shield Community Development Center, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St., Mountain Home. Veteran’s appreciation event with concert, fair and BBQ. Tickets $10-$15, veterans free. (870) 508-6109 MAIN STREET MUSIC NIGHTS

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main, Springdale. With local talent and Bayard Blain and a few of his handmade guitars. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.

SOUNDS IN THE STACKS 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Pop piano and vocals performed by Jeff Coleman. arkansassounds.org or 501-320-5728.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Susan Werner Trio, 7:30 p.m. today, $30. Bria Skonberg, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $30-$50. Old Crow Medicine Show, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, $37-$47. (479) 443-4500.

Special Events CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ALTON BROWN LIVE: EAT YOUR SCIENCE 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Robinson Center Performance Hall, Markham Street and Broadway. Culinary variety show. Tickets: $39.50$69.50. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.

AMBETTER COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, 10 Fitness, 6221 Colonel Glenn Road. Health education and screenings. (501) 351-8357.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MUSEUM SCHOOL SALE 6-9 p.m. Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18, Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard St. (501) 372-4000.

CARTI FESTIVAL OF TREES Wednesday-Nov. 18, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Events include Sugar Plum Ball, Festival After Dark, Festival of Fashion and Tux ‘n Trees. General viewing 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets: $50-$250. carti. com or (501) 660-7616.

CHESS CLUB 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 19, Little Rock Church, 10701 Baseline Road. (501) 203-9561.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $32-$102. ticketmaster.com or (501) 2448800.

CONNECTION, NOT PERFECTION: A COMMUNICATION ORIENTATION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 6:30 p.m. today, Donaghey Student Center, University of Arkansas Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Lecture with professor Kristen McIntyre. Admission:$5-$20. (501) 5693158.

COSPLAY CON Nov. 17, Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock; Nov. 18, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Contests, signings, interviews, music. Tickets: weekend pass $25, Friday $12.50, Saturday $20, VIP $100. Children’s Comic House, ages 13 and older $5, two children per adult. (501) 777-8456.

EONID METEOR SHOWER AT HOBBS PARK 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 18, Hobbs State Park, 20201 Arkansas 12, Hindsville. Take flashlight (covered with red cloth), binoculars or telescope, folding chair and star chart. (479) 789-5000. HEADSTRONG: STORIES OF MENTAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH 7 p.m. Friday, New Deal Salon and Gallery, 2003 S. Louisiana St. Discussion of stigmas and issues of mental illness. RSVP required. publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or (865) 300-4508

HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Heifer Hour activities geared for children K-5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month. heifer.org/ village or (501) 907-2952. HOLIDAY HOUSE State Convention Center, 101 E Markham St. Early shopping, 9 a.m.-noon today, $30. General shopping, noon-10 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday; $10, 3 days $20. Ladies’ Night, 6-9 p.m. today, $30. Jingle and Mingle, 6-9 p.m. Friday, $30. Cookie Decorating with Santa, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, $10. (501) 952-7274.

INTERFAITH ARKANSAS ASSEMBLY 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Baptist College, 1621 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Speakers are Lecia Brooks, from the

Southern Poverty Law Center, and journalist Terrell Smith. Cost $25 (includes lunch). (501) 626-9220. LEARN TO MOVE BETTER FOUNDATION TRAINING WORKSHOP 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Little Rock Athletic Club Barre Studio, 4610 Sam Peck Road. Cost: members $25, nonmembers $30. (501) 2253601, extension 318.

LITTLE ROCK CHESS CLUB 7 p.m. Fridays, Southwestern Bell Room, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Markham Street and University Avenue. (501) 224-2439.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.

OZARK FOLKWAYS FRIENDRAISER 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. Arkansas 71, Winslow. Silent auction, artist-designed Christmas trees, music, bonfire for marshmallows and smores. (479) 634-3791.

QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.

PEER REVIEW: SCIENTISTS DOING STAND-UP 6:30 p.m. Friday, Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave. Ages 21-and-up, cash bar. Tickets $12-$15. (719) 235-7666.

ROBERTS WORLD FEST 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Don R. Roberts Elementary School, 16601 Lamarche Drive. (501) 960-0544.

SANTA’S ARRIVAL 6 p.m. Friday, McCain Mall Center Court, 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. Photos, milk and cookies. (501) 758-6317.

SANTA’S WONDERLAND Saturday-Dec. 24, Bass Pro Shops, 1 Bass Pro Drive. Photos, crafts, games. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 954-4500.

THE SIERRA CLUB 6:30-8 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 301-8280.

TURKEY BOWL 2, 4, and 6 p.m. Nov. 17, Millenium Bowl, 7200 Counts Massie Road, North Little Rock. Teams of 5, pre-register. Fundraiser for Junior Achievement. Fundraising required. (501) 8306026.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. “Making Democracy Work: Faith, Politics and Justice,” Ernesto Cortes, Jr., noon today. Headstrong: Stories of Mental Emotional Health, 7 p.m. Friday. Danny Brassell, 6 p.m. Wednesday. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 11 a.m. Saturday, Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock. Honoring World War II Navy veterans, Frederick Weilminster and Troy Edwards. (501) 371-8320.

WALK AND TALK ABOUT TREES 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Riverland neighborhood, 29 Danube Drive, Maumelle. Commemoration of City Tree and short walk with lecture. (501) 554-2200. AROUND ARKANSAS 1894 CITY MARKET SECOND SATURDAY TRADE DAYS 8-5 p.m. second Saturday of every month, 1894 City Market, 105 Olive St., Texarkana. Handmade crafts, food, fun. Guided tours will be given on the hour. (870) 772-5026.

100 YEARS OF WOMEN IN THE MILITARY 1 p.m. today, McAlister Hall Lawn, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Ceremony with proclamation by mayor. (501) 852-2659. CHRIS H. OLSEN 10 am. Nov.

18, Paragould Community Center, 3404 Linwood Drive, Paragould. Registration: $15. cwhitman@ grnco.net or (870) 236-6921. COLUMBUS’ SHIPS: THE NINA AND THE PINTA 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Nov. 19, Riverfront river area, 4831 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith. Replicas of Columbus’ ships open for walk-aboard, self-guided tours. Cost: $8, senior citizens $7, students $5. columfnd1492@gmail.com or (787) 672-2152. COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554. CRANKSGIVING NWA, 8-11 a.m. Nov. 18, Gearhead Outfitters, 501 SW A St., Bentonville. Food drive, bike-ride and scavenger hunt. cranksgiving.nwa@gmail.com or (479) 270-9057.

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY 5-7 p.m. Nov. 16, Union Square District, El Dorado. Music, dance performances. (870) 862-4747.

FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW & SALE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, White County Fairgrounds, Merchants building, 802 Davis Drive, Searcy. (501) 270-2278.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Aquaponics & Hydroponics System Design lecture and learning, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, $20-$55. Vermicompost Bin Design, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, $15-$34. Holiday Lights, gates 3 p.m., lights 5-9 p.m. Nov. 18-Dec. 31; $15, children 4-12 $5. (800) 366-4664. THE HISTORY OF HYBRIDIZING DAYLILIES 10 a.m. Saturday, Christian Life Center, 218 Pratt St., Hot Springs. (501) 318-0288. HOLIDAY JUBILEE 6 -8 p.m. Tuesday, Holiday Inn Express, 300 E. Harrell Drive, Russellville. Benefits River Valley Arts Center in Russellville. (479) 968-2452. INTRO TO OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING 2 p.m. Saturday-noon Sunday, Pigeon Roost Trail Head, Hobbs State Park — Conservation Area, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Guided overnight trips for the beginning backpacker, bring own food, water and equipment, prepayment and reservation required, 16 yrs and older. Cost: $10. (479) 789-5000.

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM 4815 U.S. 165, Scott. Soap, Lotion Bar and Bath Bomb Workshop, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, $25. Lye Soap-Making Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18, $25. (501) 961-1409.

SETTLEMENT TOURS through Nov. 18, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. A tour of a special setting depicting early settlement life in Scott. Tour hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cost: $3. (501) 377-2132.

SUGARPLUM FAIRY TEA 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Riverfront Glass Pavilion, 100 North B St., Fort Smith. Lunch, desserts and snacks with Nutcracker characters. Tickets: $30. (479) 785-0152.

WALKS THROUGH HISTORY

11 a.m. Saturday, Merchant and Farmers’ Bank Building, Waterman and Main streets, Dumas. (501) 324-9788. Theater CENTRAL ARKANSAS BASKERVILLE through Nov. 25, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Today-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Today-Saturday, 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $32$36, children $23; show only $25, show only children $15. murrysdp. com or (501) 562-3131.

DORK REUNION 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Nov. 18, The Joint, 301 Main St. North Little Rock. The Main Thing production. Tickets: $24. (501) 372-0205. GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM

7 p.m. through Sunday, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $10$12. (501) 372-4000.

RUMORS 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, 449 Millwood Circle, Maumelle. The Maumelle Players. Tickets: $15; students, children and senior citizens $12. maumelleplayers.org or (501) 492-9851.

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE through Sunday, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. 17th St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25, seniors, military, and students $20. centralarkansastickets.com or (501) 374-2615. Around Arkansas

AS YOU LIKE IT 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Monday-Wednesday, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Joneboro. Tickets: advance $8, at the door $10. (870) 972-ASU1. BIG TIME RAZZLE DAZZLE 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main, Pine Bluff. Tickets: members $20, nonmembers $25, $15 students. (870) 536-3375.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and Dec. 1; 2 p.m. Nov. 19, 25, 26, and Dec. 2; 4 p.m. Nov. 19, 26, 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. tickets@waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

EVERY DAY A VISITOR 8 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 Second St., Rogers. Tickets: $18-$25, $45 per table. arkansas public theatre. org or (479) 631-8988.

SPEED DATING TONIGHT 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-18, and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia. Tickets: $12. (870) 245-5555. WHITE CHRISTMAS 1:30 and 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Admission: $49-$75. (479) 443-5600.

Clubs CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian & Nick, Charlotte Taylor, today. Some Guy Named Robb, Brian Nahlen Band, Friday. Lance Daniels, Pamela K. Ward, Saturday. 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. Punch Line Stand-Up Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays, $5. The Joint Venture comedy improv, 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, $8. Artist Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. (501) 372-0210.

THE LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. Ladies Night, first Thursday of the month, free for women. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cover charge: Wednesday-Thursday $8, Friday-Saturday $12. loonybincomedy.com or (501) 228-5555.

THE REV ROOM 300 President Clinton Ave. Fall Reggae Party, 9 p.m. Friday, $15. Tom Petty Tribute encore, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10-$15. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. Colter Wall with Blake Berglund, 9 p.m. Friday; advance $10, day of show $12. The Irie Lions, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, $7. (501) 3727707.

STONE’S THROW BREWING 402 E. Ninth St. New Brew Friday, 4-10 p.m. Fridays. Randall Beer Infusion, 4 p.m. Saturdays. Better With Beer Free Movie Series, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (501) 244-9154. WHITE WATER TAVERN Seventh and Thayer streets. Pumpkinseed, Fiscal Spliff and William Blackart, 9 p.m. Saturday. whitewatertavern.com or (501) 375-8400.