this week’s EVENTS
TODAY
Art Reception and Exhibit ARKADELPHIA — The Henderson State University Fine Arts Department will present a reception for the Don’t Forget to Smell the Flowers art exhibit from 2-4 p.m. in the HSU Huie Library. The exhibit will be open through Dec. 12. For more information, call (870) 230-5036. Movie on Main Street ARKADELPHIA — Downtown Arkadelphia and the Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce will present a Movie on Main Street at 6 p.m. Admission is $2 per person. For more information, visit facebook.com/Downtown Arkadelphia. First Grade Choir Holiday Concert HOT SPRINGS — The Lake Hamilton First Grade Choir will present a holiday concert at 6 p.m. in Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens. The free concert is open to the public. For more information, call (501) 262-9600 or visit garvangardens.org. Business After Hours ARKADELPHIA — Gildner Chevrolet will present Business After Hours from 4:30-6 p.m. at 1501 N. 10th St. For more information, call (870) 246-5542. Village Genealogical Society Meeting HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. in Room 6 of the Coronado Community Center. For more information, call (501) 545-6790 or (608) 692-0162.
TODAY SUNDAY AND DEC. 1114
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever BENTON — The Royal Players and Mayor David and Nancy Mattingly will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever today through Sunday and again Dec. 11-14 at the Royal Theatre. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information or to reserve seating, visit
theroyalplayers.com.
FRIDAY
Movie Night ARKADELPHIA — The Henderson State University Student Activities Board will show the films The Giver, at 6:30 p.m., and The Maze
Runner, at 8 p.m., in the Garrison Center Lecture Hall. The double feature is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 230-5178.
Village Big Band Concert HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Village Big Band will present a concert of traditional Christmas carols at 7:30 p.m. at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church. The concert is free and open to the public.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
A Festival of Christmas ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present its 23rd annual A Festival of Christmas at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Jones Performing Arts Center. The production will feature Christmas music from the 1930s to the present. Tickets are $12 each and may be purchased at obu.edu/boxoffice. For more information, call (870) 245-5555.
Holidays at Hurricane BRYANT — Hurricane Creek Elementary School will present the Holidays at Hurricane community event Friday and Saturday, featuring vendors, a bake sale and a silent auction. Ladies Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, and the doors will open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults, and children 12 and younger will be admitted free. For more information, visit hces.bryantschools.org.
SATURDAY
Christmas Scramble Golf Tournament HOT SPRINGS — National Park Medical Center will present its 31st annual Christmas Scramble Golf Tournament, beginning with registration at 8 a.m. at the Hot Springs Country Club. The cost for the tournament is $100 per player or $400 per team of four. Proceeds will benefit The Kamo’s Kids Foundation. For more information, call (501) 620-2705. Breakfast With Santa BRYANT — The Junior Auxiliary of Saline County and Chickfil-A will present Breakfast With Santa from 8-10 a.m. at the Bryant Main Fire Station. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit jasalinecounty.org.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
The Music Man Auditions BENTON — Auditions for the Royal Players’ production of
The Music Man will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday and at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Royal Theatre. There are parts for adults, teens and children. Those auditioning should come prepared with a vocal selection, along with sheet music for the accompanist. For more information, call (501) 315-5483 or visit theroyalplayers.com.
SUNDAY
Bob Byers and Friends HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens will present Bob Byers, associate executive director, and friends, who will perform various holiday classic songs at 3 p.m. in Anthony Chapel. The free concert is open to the public. For more information, call (501) 262-9300.
MONDAY
Piano Concert HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens will present Christine Beauchamp and Ray and Ruth Leibau in a holiday piano concert at 6:30 p.m. in Anthony Chapel. The free concert is open to the public. For more information, call (501) 262-9300.
MONDAY AND DEC. 11
Visits With Santa BENTON/BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to visit Santa and receive a gift from 2-7 p.m. Monday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton and from 2-7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras to take photos. For more information, visit salinecountylibrary.org.
MONDAY DEC. 11 AND DEC. 1518
Santa Nights at Holiday Lights HOT SPRINGS — Children of all ages are invited to meet Santa and receive a photo with him from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8-11 and 15-18 at Garvan Woodland Gardens. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. For more information, call (501) 262-9600 or visit garvangardens.org.
TUESDAY
Hallelujah Handbell Choir Concert HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens will present the Hallelujah Handbell Choir of First Baptist Church in Benton at 7 p.m. in Anthony Chapel. The free concert is open to the public. For more information, call (501) 262-9300.
WEDNESDAY
Ringers of Hope Concert HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens will present the Ringers of Hope Bell Choir, the Ouachita Hills Chamber Ensemble and the Ouachita Hills Chorale in a concert at 6:30 p.m. in Anthony Chapel. The free concert is open to the public. For more information, call (501) 262-9300.
ONGOING
Art Exhibit HOT SPRINGS — Tim Donar, a Conway photographer and fineart printmaker, will exhibit a collection of nature-inspired photographs in the Magnolia Room of Garvan Woodland Gardens through December. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. For more information, call (501) 2629600 or visit garvan gardens.org. Holiday Lights HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens will present Holiday Lights 2014 from 5-9 p.m. Sundays through Saturdays through December. Complimentary hot chocolate will be provided. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. For more information, call (501) 262-9600 or visit garvangardens.org. Art Exhibit ARKADELPHIA — Estamos Aqui: We Are Here will be the featured art exhibit through Jan. 7 at the Arkadelphia Arts Center. Many of the artists are speaking from the Latino perspective, and the resulting portfolio of prints expresses their celebrations, sorrows, challenges, popular culture and personal experiences. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (870) 245-3612 or visit ccahc.org. Hot Springs Ukulele Club HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Ukulele Club meets from 2-4 p.m. each Tuesday at Cranford’s Village Pantry grocery store on Arkansas 5, east of the East Gate to the Village. No experience is needed. For more information, call (207) 844-1350. Merry Mixers Dance Club HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Merry Mixers dance to live music from 7-10 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of every month at the Coronado Community Center. A lesson is held on the third Saturday. Admission is $7.50 for first-Saturday dances and $10 for third-Saturday dances. Club members receive a discount for the season. All dancers are welcome. For more information, call (501) 9158111. Ageless Bikers Club HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club holds bicycle rides at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are eight different 20-mile rides and six, shorter 6- to 14-mile rides on relatively flat, quiet country roads. For more information or to sign up for a ride, visit hsvabc.weebly.com. Toastmasters Meetings BENTON — The Saline County Toastmasters meet at 12:05 p.m. Thursdays at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. For more information, call (501) 454-9596. Rhythmic Interactive Percussion HOT SPRINGS — The Rhythmic Interactive Percussion musical event takes place from 5-9 p.m. Sundays at Kenneth Adair Park, 358 Central Ave. Participation is encouraged as ensemble members pass out drums, tambourines, maracas and more to audience members. Many weeks, belly dancers, hula-hoopers, poi ball artists and martial artists perform. For more information, call (714) 273-6464.
UPCOMING
Pearcy Baptist Carolers HOT SPRINGS — Carolers from Pearcy Baptist Church will present traditional holiday carols at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 throughout the grounds of Garvan Woodland Gardens. For more information, call (501) 262-9300. Wine and Cheese Book Launch HOT SPRINGS — All are invited to a Wine and Cheese Book Launch and Autograph Party for Sylvia Dickey Smith’s newest novel, Original Cyn, from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Casa Bella, 325 Broadway St. For more information, visit sylviadickeysmith.com. Christmas Cantata BENTON — The Sanctuary Singers from Calvary Baptist Church will present their annual Christmas Cantata, The First Noel at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 and 10:50 a.m. Dec. 14 at 612 Valley View Road. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (501) 778-4762. To submit a school or community event for the Tri-Lakes Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar of Events,
Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR, 72203; fax (501) 378-3500; or email
tlnews@arkansasonline.com. Deadlines for calendar-item submissions are noon Friday for Thursday editions and noon Tuesday for Sunday editions.