Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

CALENDAR

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Events are free unless otherwise noted.

Art & Exhibits CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. 60th Anniversar­y Delta Exhibition, through Aug.

26. “Robert Baines: Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies,” through Oct.

7. “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. New works by Susan Plunkett, Vonda Rainey, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, Marie Weaver. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193. BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. “Landscapes,” Andrew Rogerson, through Aug. 25. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.butlercent­er.org or (501) 918-3033. CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “The Value of Light,” Megan Lewis, through Sept. 1. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. New exhibition by Sue Henley, Glenda Josephson, Herb Monoson, Patty Monoson, Dee Schulten, Sherrie Shepherd, Scotty Shively, through Sept. 30. 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. “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics,” through Aug. 5. 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. “You May Kiss the Bride,” through Aug. 19. “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. GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Garvan Rocks for Kids, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.6 p.m. Admission: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9606. GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. New summer exhibition through Aug. 11. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. gregthomps­onfineart.comor (501) 664-2787. HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “Justin Bryant: That Survival Apparatus,” through Oct. 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. 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. July exhibit: “The Wild Ones.” Giclee drawings, 5:30 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.

LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Amanda Kella, through July 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422. MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. Arkansas League of Artists Members’ Show, through Aug. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508. MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. “Diamonds,” through Oct. 21. 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. “A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans,” through March 2019; “Cabinet of Curiositie­s,” through fall 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. each Wednesday. 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. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. reddoorgal­leryonline. com or (501) 753-5227. WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. “Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman & The Early Years of Rolling Stone,” through Aug. 10. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibra­ry.org or (501) 758-1720.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Mixed media by Michael Castellano, through Aug. 11. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061. WINDGATE GALLERY The Center for Humanities and Arts, University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. “Champion Trees of Arkansas,” Linda Williams Palmer, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. (501) 812-2715.

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ARKADELPHI­A ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphi­a. Stitchery Spectacle, through Aug. 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982. 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.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 30-member co-op featuring works by Arkansas artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 6236401.

ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “Fire & Fiber: New Works by Sofia V. Gonzalez and David Clemons,” through Saturday. “UAPB and ASC: Five Decades of Collaborat­ion,” through Nov. 3. “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.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. “Our Natural State,” through Aug. 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.

BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. 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. “The Beyond: Georgia O’Keeffe and Contempora­ry Art,” through Sept. 3. 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) 4185700.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Admission: $7, veterans and active military $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithm­useum.org or (479) 783-7841.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “It’s Alive!” RAM Annual Invitation­al, through Sept. 2. The Touch Gallery, through Dec. 19. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Art classes noon-4 p.m. every Saturday. RAM Saturdays 1-4 p.m. each Saturday, handson art lessons. 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 827A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. DinoTrek, continuing. 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. NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by painters, sculptors, photograph­ers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741. ROBERT MANN GALLERY POP-UP SHOW 102 E Central Ave., Bentonvill­e. Julie Blackman, “Midwest Materials,” through Saturday. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (212) 989-7600.

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.

WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayettevil­le. “The Bleak and the Burgeoning,” various artists, through Oct. 7. Hours: noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1 hour before most performanc­es. waltonarts­center.org or (479) 571-2762.

Dance CENTRAL ARKANSAS

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.

BALLROOM LATIN AND SWING DANCE 7-10:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday, Care Link Center, 1200 S. Cleveland St. Free lessons at 7 p.m., dance starts at 8 p.m. Members are $10, guests $15, and students $7. (501) 6734090.

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, 8-10:30 p.m. first Friday of the month, $10. Latin and swing dance: lesson, 7 p.m., $5; dance, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; third and fifth Friday of the month. 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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BALLROOM LATIN AND SWING

DANCE 7-10:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday, Care Link Center, 1200 S. Cleveland St. Free lessons at 7 p.m., dance starts at 8 p.m. Members are $10, guests $15, and students $7. (501) 673-4090.

DENIM AND DIAMONDS 7-10 p.m. every Saturday and Tuesday, 359 C.W. Road, Building A, Judsonia. Music and dancing. (501) 2881842. 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.

Film AROUND ARKANSAS

SPRINGDALE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVE-IN AND SPLASH PAD SUMMER MOVIE SERIES Coco, begins at dusk, Friday, C. L. “Charlie” and Willie George Park, 4023 Hylton Rd, Springdale. springdale­ar.gov or (479) 750-8185.

Letters CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS ROOTS 6 p.m. Friday, Philander Smith, Elders Lecture Hall, Kendall Science Center, 800 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Author A’lelia Bundles. info@ mosaictemp­larscenter.com or (501) 683-3593. BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLER­S 11500 Financial Center Pkwy. Story time and activities featuring Doll-E, 11 a.m. Saturday. Kids’ Book Hangout, 2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 954-7646. FICTION WRITERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 9 a.m.-noon fourth Saturday of every month, Dining

Room 3, Baptist Medical Center, 9601 Interstate 630. 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.

POTLUCK AND POISON IVY’S SILVER ROOF SPECIAL 7 p.m. today, The Joint Theater and Coffeehous­e, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Storytelli­ng by NUNU Culture Collective’s George Marks and live music by Karen Jr. Tickets: $35 (dinner and show). potluckand­poisonivy.org AROUND ARKANSAS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT POETRY

READINGS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave., Hot Springs. (501) 617-1238.

Music CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ACAPELLA RISING REHEARSALS 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Cumberland Presbyteri­an Church, 1402 E. Ave., Sherwood. Barbershop quartet rehearsals open to all. 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. BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY 8 p.m. Friday, Metroplex Live, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $35$49. metroplexl­ive.com or (501) 681-7552. MICHAEL BURKS TRIBUTE 7 p.m. Friday, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Performanc­es and recollecti­ons by family and friends. Tickets: $10. (501) 918-3048.

SELWYN BIRCHWOOD 8 p.m. today, The Rev Room, 300 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $10. revroom. com or (501) 823-0090.

SING LIKE A GIRL 7 p.m. Aug. 4, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave. Concert with Top of the Rock Chorus and Sing Like a Girl Campers. Tickets: $20, $10 children 14 and under. topofthero­ckchorus.com 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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COHEED AND CAMBRIA 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Tickets: $29.50-$59.50. amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600. HENDERSON CHINESE MUSIC FESTIVAL 7 p.m. Tuesday, Henderson Harwood Recital Hall, 604 North 12th St., Arkadelphi­a. edu/ internatio­nalprogram­s/festival or (870) 230-5019. MAGIC SPRINGS SUMMER

CONCERT SERIES 8-10 p.m. Magic Springs Theme & Waterpark, 1701 East Grand Ave., Hot Springs. Saturday, Skillet; August 4, Lauren Alaina. Tickets: $8. info@magicsprin­gs.com or (501) 624-0100. MELODY POND IN CONCERT 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Ozark Folkways, 22733 US-71, Winslow. Suggested donation $5. info@ ozarkfolkw­ays.org or (479) 6343791.

MUSIC ON THE MEADOW 5-7 p.m. each Sunday, Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkw­aysinfo@gmail.com or (479) 634-3791.

SELDOM SCENE 7-9 p.m. Friday, Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. Tickets: $12. (423) 620-7177.

TURNBOW TUNES ROUTE 358 7-8:30 p.m. today, Walter Turnbow Park, 125 Mill St., Springdale. Family-friendly live music. (479) 799-7844.

WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION 5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers. Weezer with The Pixies 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Tickets: $34.50-$75., amptickets.com or (479) 443-5600.

Special Events CENTRAL ARKANSAS

3RD ANNUAL GOLDEN ACHIEVERS CELEBRATIO­N 11 a.m. Saturday, Capitol Rotunda, 500 Woodlane St. Nine golden achievers will be recognized for their 80 plus years of life, service and dedication. (501) 607-1796. ARKANSAS CONNECTION­S ACADEMY MEET AND GREET 6 p.m. today. Altitude Trampoline Park, 15707 Chenal Pkwy. Meet teachers and other families considerin­g virtual public school. RSVP at connection­sacademy.com/arkansas-virtual-school. (800) 382-6010. ART IS IN CAKES 9807 W. Markham St. Baking and decorating classes. Cost: $65. artisincak­es. com or (501) 240-6102. COMPUTER COURSES AND WORKSHOPS through today, Room 2156, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Classes: $60. Workshops: $20-$35. uams.edu or (501) 951-7260. GENEALOGY RESEARCH DAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 501 President Clinton Ave. Independen­t or assisted research on family history. RSVP required to billadams1­950@ yahoo.com. heritagese­ekersar.weebly.com or (501) 765-9854. HALANA’S SUMMER PSYCHIC FAIR 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Admission: $5. (501) 843-5982.

“HISTORY IS SERVED” 6:30-9:30 p.m. today, Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E. Third St. Dinner series: German and Scottish influences on Territoria­l Arkansas foodways. Tickets: $45, $35 for museum members. HistoricAr­kansas.org or (501) 324-9351.

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 $10.95, children 3-12 $9.95. Parking: $3. (501) 666-2406. MARTIAL ARTS FOR WOMEN AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE 10 a.m.-11 a.m. every Thursday in July, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Based on Vietnamese mixed martial art Cuong Nhu. Cost: $10 per class. (501) 507-3642.

SUMMER STORY TIME SERIES 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 6, The Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Drive. Costumed book characters read, coloring, snacks. outletsofl­ittlerock.com or (501) 455-9100. TWO SISTERS VINTAGE MARKET 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Arkansas State Fairground­s, 2600 Howard St. Tickets: $5-$8, children $1. (501) 253-6216. WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Special programs, crafts, performanc­es, classes for all ages. lamanlibra­ry.org (501) 758-1720. WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Special programs, performanc­es, classes for all ages. (501) 687-1061. WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORAT­ION EVENTS through September, Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exhibits and events across the state. wwiarkansa­s.com/calendar-events or (501) 324-9880. WYE MOUNTAIN BERRY PICKING 7 a.m.-noon Monday-Saturday through Saturday, Wye Mountain Flowers and Berries, LLC, 20309 Arkansas 113, Roland. Pick your own blueberrie­s and blackberri­es, fresh cut flowers, fun land and barn animals for children. Pay for what you pick $7-$20. (501) 330-1906.

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FULL DAY OF FUN IN EL DORADO 10 a.m. Saturday, Union Square, 101 N. Washington Ave., El Dorado. Cruise night, baggo tournament, playscape and splash pad, showdown at sunset, performanc­e by Jason D. Williams. mainstreet­eldorado.org or (870) 863-4547. HEBER SPRINGS’ WORLD CHAMPIONSH­IP CARDBOARD BOAT RACES 10 a.m. Saturday Sandy Beach on Greers Ferry Lake, 1828 West Front St., Heber Springs. (870) 834-1437.

ROGERS CYCLING FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, 301 W. Chestnut St., Rogers; nine races, opportunit­ies for all skill levels, includes events for road cyclists and mountain bike enthusiast­s. Tickets: $5-$20. rogerscycl­ingfestiva­l.com or (479) 619-3197.

SCOTT SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.

Theater CENTRAL ARKANSAS

“BARE: A POP OPERA” 7:30 p.m.

Friday-Aug. 12, Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m., The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. 7th St. Tickets: adults $22, students $18. weekendthe­ater.org or (501) 374-3761. BIG RIVER: A GREAT AMERICAN MUSICAL through Saturday, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Show times: 7 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20-$30. argentacom­munitythea­ter.org or (501) 353-1443.

BIRTHDAY FROM HELL through Aug. 31, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy trio production. Show times: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. thejointar­genta.com or (501) 372-0210.

GREASE through Aug. 25, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $33-$37, children 15 and under $23, show only $25 and $15. (501) 562-3131.

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CHARLOTTE’S WEB 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Rialto Community Arts Center, 213 East Broadway St., Morrilton. Tickets: $10, children and students $5. (501) 288-9259.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING COLOR TECHNICOLO­R DREAMCOAT 8 p.m. Thursday -Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays.Friday-Sunday, Aug.2-5 and 9-12, Victory Theater, 116 S. 2nd St., Rogers. Tickets: cabaret seats $35 per person or $60 a table for two, balcony seats $23. arkansaspu­blictheatr­e.org or (479) 631-8988.

MADAGASCAR 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Tickets: $12-$15. info@acozarks.org or (479) 7515441.

MADAGASCAR JR. 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. The Forum, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under $8. foajonesbo­ro.org or (870) 935-2726.

SISTER ACT 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 South Main St., Pine Bluff. Tickets: $18 members, $22 nonmembers, $10 students. asc701.org or (870) 536-3375.

Auditions CENTRAL ARKANSAS

A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND

NEWSIES 2-5 p.m. Aug. 4-5, Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock. Anyone interested should email casting@ argentacom­munitythea­ter.com or (501) 680-0539.

IF/THEN 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, and Aug. 4, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. 7th St.; anyone auditionin­g should bring a head shot and sheet music, be prepared to sing a song from the show or the style of the show. weekendthe­ater.org or (501) 374-3761. AROUND ARKANSAS

SUNSET BOULEVARD 7 p.m. Tuesday, Victory Theater, 116 S. 2nd St., Rogers. Production dates: Sept. 14-16, 20-23, and 27-30. Auditions based on script readings, singing, and a dance combinatio­n. Audition packets available at arkansaspu­blictheatr­e.org. (479) 631-8988.

Clubs CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CAJUN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell Road. 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. Show times: 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. Karaoke & Dance with DJ Greg, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. (501) 823-0090.

STICKYZ 107 River Market Ave. (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.

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