Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HIGHLIGHTS
TODAY
FRIDAY FILM FEST — “Sing,” noon, Bentonville Public Library. For families. Free. 271-6816.
CRAFT SQUARED — “Twisted,” inspired by “Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest,” discover what can be safely melted and twisted into sculptural works of art, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. $55. 657-2335.
DIVE IN MOVIES — “Finding Dory,” 7:15 p.m., Wilson Park Pool in Fayetteville. Free. 442-2641.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Carmen,” 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $10-$30. Final performance. 253-8595.
“KISS ME KATE” — Cole Porter’s 1949 musical telling of “The Taming of the Shrew,” 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $10-$15. 751-5441.
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS” — Part of the Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre series, 7:30 p.m. today & Saturday, Harding University Ulrey Performing Arts Center in Searcy. $15 show only; $29 with dinner at 6:30 p.m. 501-279-4580.
SATURDAY
FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m.-noon, Garrison Avenue in Fort Smith. facebook.com/FSMFarmersMarket.
RAM SATURDAY — A hands-on exploration of a new medium or type of art, noon-5 p.m., Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. 784-2787. NEW FLESH FOR OLD MONSTERS — A horror writing workshop with Brad Carter, 1 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org.
DANCING IN THE PARK — With Melonlight dance troupe, 3-5 p.m., Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free. eurekasprings.org.
CRYSTAL MUSIC FESTIVAL — 4-8 p.m., Board Camp Crystal Mine in Mena. $10 adults. 243-0771.
ONE NIGHT WITH ELVIS — Starring Travis Powell, 7 p.m., Van Buren Fine Arts Center. $20-$30. 832-312-0074 or email stevemdxelvis@gmail.com.
AUGUST ECLIPSE LECTURE — With Katherine Auld, 7:45 p.m., night viewing, 8:45 p.m., Hobbs State Park near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.
BUCKIN’ IN THE OZARKS — Presented by Rodeo of the Ozarks, 8 p.m., Parsons Stadium in Springdale. $5-$35. 877-92RODEO.
SUNDAY
MOUNTAIN STREET STAGE — A summer music series with The Odds, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
TUESDAY
FARMERS MARKET — 7 a.m.-noon, Garrison Avenue in Fort Smith. facebook.com/FSMFarmersMarket. CRUISER NIGHT — Bike, eat and drink, 5:30-8 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org.
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — With Leah & the Mojo Doctors, 7 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and picnics; local food trucks will also be available. Free admission. 750-2620.
OZARK POETS & WRITERS COLLECTIVE — With poet and musician Gerald Sloan reading from his new book, “Crossings, A Memoir in Verse,” 7 p.m., Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Program includes spoken-word open mic, 4-minute limit. Free. Ozarkwriters. wordpress.com.
WEDNESDAY
LET’S LEGO — Design and create with friends, 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For elementary and middle school students. Free. 271-6816. BUILD A BETTER WORLD ARCHITECTURAL TALK — With Jennifer Webb, associate professor of interior design in the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas, on architectural design and its role in improving cognitive performances, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
THURSDAY
GILCREASE ON WHEELS — Native American culture for fourth graders & U.S. history for fifth graders from the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, 11 a.m. -5:45 p.m. Thursday and July 28, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. 784-2787. BUILD A BETTER WORLD — An interactive reading program with Ronald McDonald, 2 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-6816.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE — 7 p.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.
GULLEY PARK CONCERT SERIES — Arkansauce, 7 p.m., Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Free. fayetteville-ar.gov.
“THE SECRET GARDEN” — Opening night gala, 7:30 p.m., Fort Smith Little Theatre. $30. 783-2966.
JULY 28
ALTUS GRAPE FESTIVAL — With a street dance, grape stomping & more, Altus City Park. altusgrapefest.com. SUNSET KAYAK TOUR — Recreational kayaks, paddles and lifejackets will be provided, 8 p.m., Hobbs State Park visitor center near Rogers. $6-$12. Reservations at 789-5000.
JULY 29
OZARK WIRELESS SOCIETY — 10 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.
JULY 31
AUDITIONS — For “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7 p.m., Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in downtown Rogers. Performances are Sept. 15-Oct. 1. 631-8988.