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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.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Collector’s Show and Sale, through 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. Book signing: Coloring Meditations for a Full Life,

Laura Woford, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Holiday show, Ron Almond, Shirley Anderson, Loren Bartnicke, Lori DeYmaz, Shelley Gentry, Louise Harris, through Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193. BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. “Their New Works,” by Robin Hazard, Susan Chambers, Hamid Ebrahimifar, through Nov. 24. “The Smaller Works,” holiday show by local artists, through Jan. 7. 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. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, all day Sunday. (501) 375-2342. 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.

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. Holiday Art Show & Sale, through Jan. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996. 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. today. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006. 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. “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.

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 Saturday. 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.

NEW DEAL GALLERY 2003 Louisiana St. “We Dissent: An Exhibition of Protest Photography,” Friday-Dec. 1; reception, 6-9 p.m. Friday. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, by appointment. (501) 681-9916.

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. 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.

THEA FOUNDATION 401 Main St., North Little Rock. “Astro Pulp,” Chad Maupin, through Dec. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 379-9512.

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. The Appeal of Coloring, music, coloring and refreshments for adults, 10 a.m. Wednesday. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.

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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 Friday. 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. “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.

CONWAY ARTWALK 5-8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, downtown Conway. (501) 329-8249. CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. “All or Nothing,” through 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. FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “The Doctor is in,” Dr. Michael Linimon, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 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. Native Conversations Series: Tommy Wildcat, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday. “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) 245-5129. 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. November exhibit: “In Our Natural State,” Chuck Davis and Dan Snow. 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) 8625474.

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 Friday. 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.

Dance CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ANTAR-YATRA BY SHAMILA

BISWAS 5 p.m. Sunday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Classical Indian dance drama, Sharmila Biswas. (501) 952-9410. 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.

CARELINK FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER 12th and Cleveland streets. Little Rock Country Dancers, 6-8:30 p.m. second, third and fourth Sundays most months; lessons 6-7 p.m.; members $5, guests $6; littlerockcountrydancers.com, lrcd.president.2016@gmail.com or (501) 821-9353. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Social Dance Association, 8-10:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays; free dance lessons with admission, 7-8 p.m.; members $10, guests $15, students $7; blsdance.org, (501) 673-4090. 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.

DANCE HARVEST 7:30 p.m. today-Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, University Theatre, Center for Performing Arts, 5900 S. University Ave. University of Arkansas at Little Rock production. Admission: $5-$10. (501) 5693456.

DANCE2FIT 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday, Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Workout that incorporates hip-hop dance moves. (501) 758-1720.

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.

LITTLE ROCK SALSA 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. $5-$10. littlerocksalsa.com or (501) 414-0400.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Admission: $10. Season discount for members. (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. Music, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.

Letters CENTRAL ARKANSAS

BAOBAB STORYTIME 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. Hosted by Maria Hoskins, author of Grandma’s Thanksgiving Dinner. (501) 372-5824.

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

EPISCOPAL COLLEGIATE SCHOOL STEELCATS 7-8:30 p.m. today, William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Music and percussion. (501) 7581720.

K-LOVE CHRISTMAS TOUR 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Steven Curtis Chapman, Plumb, We Are Messengers and Marc Martel. Cost: $20-$86. (501) 244-8800. JOHN RUTTER’S MASS OF THE CHILDREN 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Praeclara presentation. Admission: $20, students and employees free. (501) 569-8334.

SETH WALKER 8 p.m. today, South on Main, 1304 Main St. Tickets: $10. (501) 244-9660.

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.

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COLT AND THE OLD 45S 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Woodlands Auditorium, 12 Loyola Circle, Hot Springs Village. Concert of ’60s, ’70s and ’80s music. Tickets: $25. (501) 922-9403. JAZZ CATZ FALL CONCERT 7:30 p.m. today, Arcbest Corp. Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Jazz Band featuring Rick Endel. Cost: $8. (479) 7887554 or (479) 788-7547. MARTINA MCBRIDE CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26, First National Bank Exhibit Hall, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Cost: $40-$50. tickets.uafs.edu or (479) 788-7300.

SALINE COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB 9-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Saline County Fairgrounds, Interstate 30, Benton. Sale and display of handmade crafts. (501) 303-5672. SEASON’S GREETINGS CONCERT

7 p.m. Nov. 29, ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. 7th St., Fort Smith. Performed by University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

groups. Tickets required. tickets. uafs.edu or (479) 788-7300. SOUNDS IN THE STACKS 6:30 p.m. today, Sanders Library, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood. Pop piano and vocals performed by Jeff Coleman. arkansassounds.org or 501-3205728.

STARDUST BIG BAND BALLROOM DANCE 3 p.m. Nov. 26, Arlington Resort Hotel, 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Cost: $10, cash bar available. (870) 403-7718. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS CHORUS 7:30 p.m. today, Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Selections by Andrea Ramsey. uca.edu/ cfac or 501-450-3293.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Old Crow Medicine Show, 7 p.m. today, $37$47. (479) 443-4500.

Special Events CENTRAL ARKANSAS

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

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MUSEUM SCHOOL SALE 6-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard St. (501) 372-4000. CARTI FESTIVAL OF TREES through Saturday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Events include Festival After Dark, Festival of Fashion and Tux ‘n Trees. General viewing 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Tickets: $50-$250. carti.com or (501) 660-7616. CENTRAL ARKANSAS COIN CLUB 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Parkway Place Baptist Church, 303 Parkway Place. Buying, selling, swapping, appraisals, auctions, programs. (501) 3513114.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS FREETHINKERS DISCUSSION GROUP 1-5 p.m. third Saturday of each month, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 351-4980.

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. Wednesday, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $32-$102. ticketmaster. com or (501) 244-8800.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF ARKANSAS 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. (501) 327-9222.

COSPLAY CON Friday, Innovation Hub, 201 E. Broadway, North Little Rock; Saturday, 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. Saturday, Hobbs State Park, 20201 Arkansas 12, Hindsville. Take flashlight (covered with red cloth), binoculars or telescope, folding chair and star chart. (479) 7895000.

GEM AND MINERAL CLUB 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month,

Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive. Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society. Children welcome. (501) 772-4325. HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT SALE 2-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Admission: $2, children 12-18 $1, free with new, unopened and unwrapped toy for toy drive. (501) 982-4171.

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.

A NIGHT AT THE REP & SILENT AUCTION 5-9 p.m. Nov. 28, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Followed by the performance of The Gift of the Magi. Tickets: $45. (501) 372-5959.

PAWS WITH SANTA CLAUS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 2, noon-5 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 3, Cammack Village City Hall, 2710 North McKinley St. CARE’s annual pet photos with Santa event. Price: $20-100 donation. (501) 603-2273. SANTA’S WONDERLAND through 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. THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION AT FLYING SAUCER 5-10 p.m. Nov. 23, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 323 President Clinton Ave. Holiday themed meals and pairing entrees with a fall specialty beer flight. (501) 372-8032.

TURKEY BOWL 2, 4, and 6 p.m. Friday, Millennium Bowl, 7200 Counts Massie Road, North Little Rock. Teams of 5, pre-register. Fundraiser for Junior Achievement. Cost: $50 per bowler. Fundraising required. (501) 830-6026.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. Jonathan Friesen, noon today. Jewell Parker Rhodes, 6 p.m. today. Brad Herzog, noon Friday. clintonschool. uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.

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ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL GALA 6 p.m. today, Skillet Restaurant, Ozark Folk Center, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Live and silent auctions. Cost:$35. (870) 269-8397 or (870) 269-3851.

CHRIS H. OLSEN 10 am. Saturday, 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. through Sunday, 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. Saturday, Gearhead Outfitters, 501 SW A St., Bentonville. Food drive, bike-ride and scavenger hunt. cranksgiving.nwa@gmail.com or (479) 270-9057.

DAZZLE DAZE 6-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. Sale, raffle for Ford Mustang Convertible, teddy bear clinic, reindeer games and pictures with Santa. dazzledaze.com or (501) 513-5779.

DON GAMMIE TURKEY TROT 8:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Lake Leatherwood Park, 1303 County Road 204, Eureka Springs. 5K/1mile fun run/walk benefits Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association. Admission: $15-$20. (479) 387-5020.

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY 5-7 p.m. today, Union Square District, El Dorado. Music, dance performances. (870) 8624747.

DOWNTOWN SPRINGDALE CHRISTMAS AT THE CREEK through Friday, Downtown Springdale Alliance, 110 W. Emma St., Springdale. Purchase ornaments to decorate and then return them to be placed on city Christmas tree. Cost:$10. downtownspringdale.org or (479) 200-7929.

EL DORADO LIGHTING SPECTACULAR 5-7 p.m. today, Historic Union Square District, 234 E. Main St., El Dorado. Music, carriage rides. mainstreeteldorado.org or (870) 862-4747.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Drawing in Nature Workshop, 1-4 p.m. today, $30-$40. Holiday Lights, gates 3 p.m., lights 5-9 p.m. Saturday-Dec. 31; $15, children 4-12 $5. (800) 366-4664.

GREEN FRIDAY JUBILEE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24, Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Hands-on and interactive activities, walking trail, bird-watching. arkansasstateparks. com/lakedardanelle or (479) 9675516.

INTRO TO OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING 2 p.m. Nov. 24-noon Nov. 25, Pigeon Roost Trail Head, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Guided overnight trips for 16 yrs and older. Take food, water and equipment. Cost: $10. Prepayment and reservation required. (479) 789-5000.

PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM 4815 U.S. 165, Scott. Lye Soap-Making Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, $25. (501) 961-1409.

RAZOR RAIL 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Frisco Park, 200 S. First St., Rogers. Train ride to Arkansas vs. Mississippi State game. Tickets: $50, children $25, VIP $75. (479) 936-5487.

SETTLEMENT TOURS through Saturday, 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. Sunday, Riverfront Glass Pavilion, 100 North B St., Fort Smith. Lunch, desserts and snacks with Nutcracker characters. Tickets: $30. (479) 785-0152.

THANKSGIVING DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Crowley’s Ridge State Park, 2092 Arkansas 168 N., Paragould. Cost: $15 (registration required). (870) 573-6751.

UNITED WAY OF ARKANSAS TURKEY TROT 8:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Centennial Valley Event Center, 1600 Centennial Club Drive, Conway. 5K family fun run and walk. Registration, 7-8 a.m. Cost: advance $25, day of event $30. (501) 327-5087. WINGS OVER THE PRAIRIE FESTIVAL Wednesday-Nov. 25, Stuttgart. World championship duck calling contests, midway, 5K/10K. stuttgartarkansas.org or (870) 673-1602.

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, The Joint, 301 Main St. North Little Rock. The Main Thing production. Tickets: $24. (501) 372-0205.

LES MISERABLES 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 2-3, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $38-$87. (501) 244-8800.

AROUND ARKANSAS

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE! 7:30 p.m. today, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Cost: $30-$40. uca. edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265. CHARLOTTE’S WEB 7:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 1-2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 26, and Dec. 2; 4 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 26, 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. tickets@ waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Fine Arts Center, 371

University Drive, Monticello. Tickets: $20, children $15. searkconcert.org or (870) 460-1888.

SPEED DATING TONIGHT 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia. Tickets: $12. (870) 245-5555.

Clubs CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. Brian Ramsey, Mother Hubbard, today. Richie Johnson, Donna Massey, Friday. Greg Madden, The Shame, 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. Wade Bowen, 9 p.m. Friday, $16-$18. CBDB, 9 p.m. Saturday, $10-$12. Indie Music Night, 8 p.m. Sunday, $10. I Was Afraid & Pine, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $8. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090. STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. The Big Dam Horns, 9:30 p.m. Friday, $8. Jamie Lou & The Hullabaloo, 9 p.m. Saturday, $6. (501) 372-7707. 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.