Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Art & Exhibits

Events are free unless otherwise noted.

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CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720 or (501) 993-1234. ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. “Pop! Out of the Vault,” through July 7. “Photograph­ing Frida: Portraits of Frida Kahlo,” through April 14. “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.

ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE 601 Main St. “REP-trospectiv­e Art Exhibit,” artists that helped establish and maintain Artworks program, through March 24. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, one hour before curtain time and during performanc­es. (501) 378-0405.

THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Art Madness; adult night with games, food, drinks, 5-8 p.m. Friday; family day with food and games, Saturday. New works by Ned Perme, Ann Presley, Susan Plunkett, Vonda Rainey, Bob Snider, Holly Tilley. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. (501) 690-2193. BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. Works by Kellie Lehr, Eugen Tenander and Danny Broadway, through March 23. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointmen­t. (501) 664-0030.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. “Flow,” by Paul Caldwell, Friday-May 11; opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH GALLERY 509 Scott Street, Little Rock. “Life Changes,” Brenda Fowler, through March 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (501) 3752342.

CLINTON PRESIDENTI­AL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. “The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversar­y Exhibit,” through March 31. 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. “Remembranc­es: History Seen Through Entrusted Objects,” through May 5. “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.

THE GALLERIES AT LIBRARY SQUARE 401 President Clinton Ave. “Charles Henry James: Back to the Garden,” through April 27. “Made in America: Vintage Film Posters from the Ron Robinson Collection,” through May 25. “Part to Whole: The Making of Art, the Artist, and the Artist Group,” through June 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 320-5790.

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. Spring Show, Friday-May 10; Opening and Third Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthomps­onfineart.com or (501) 664-2787.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. “History in Color: The Spectrum of Daily Life in Early America,” through Dec. 31, 2019. 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. “Old Masters Reproducti­ons,” through March 21. Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. March 30. Student Art Show, 2-4 p.m. March 31. 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. “Fractured,” Rick VanHook, through Friday. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.

MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY 503 E. Ninth St. Movies at MacArthur: We Served Too, 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.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. Spring Break activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. Tape and Tunnels, through March 24. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday; school holiday Mondays. 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. Permanent exhibits: “First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of Their Times”; 1836 House of Representa­tives Chamber; “Pillars of Power,” history of the Old State House; “On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 18191919”; “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.

SOUTH MAIN CREATIVE 1600 Main St. “Twenty-Somethings,” Ladon Alex, Katie Bell, Nick Blain and more, through April 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. southmainc­reative.com or (501) 414-8713.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Matthew Lopas ArtWalk Opening, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.

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ARKADELPHI­A ARTS CENTER 625 Main St., Arkadelphi­a. “Looking Back While Moving Forward,” through

March 29. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (870) 245-7982. ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL 101 N. Peabody Ave., Mountain View. For complete list of classes and activities, 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.

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) 623-6401.

ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Canvas and Cork painting and drinks, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 21, $25-$35. “Scenes Along The Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway,” through April 20. “Era of Activism,” through Aug. 31. “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.

THE AVENUE RESTAURANT inside The Waters Hotel, 340 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Oils and watercolor­s by Bob Snider, through March 25. (501) 625-3850. BAUM GALLERY OF FINE ART University of Central Arkansas, McCastlain Hall 145, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. “Annual Student Art Competitiv­e,” through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.

BRADBURY ART MUSEUM Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. “Salvador Dali’s Stairway to Heaven,” Salvador Dali, through April 11. Exhibit tour, 6 p.m. today. Draw like Dali, 2 p.m. March 31. “9 Rings: An Improvised Look at Dali and the Divine Comedy,” 5:30 p.m. March 28. Dream like Dali, 5:30 p.m. April 4. Public talk by curator David Rubin, 2:30 p.m. April 9. Celebratin­g the Arts, 6-8:30 p.m. April 11. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Thursday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. bradburyar­tmuseum.org or (870) 972-2567. CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. “The Jot ’Em Down Store” and “OneRoom

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. “Men of Steel, Women of Wonder,” art world responses to Superman and Wonder Woman, through April 22. Alfred Stieglitz Collection, through December. 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.

FOA PERSPECTIV­ES ART CONTEST dates to enter through Friday; dates to vote, April 1-15; The Forum Theater, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. (870) 935-2726.

FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “From Spiro to Liverpool and Back Again: Hepcats, Stingers, Cornbread and R.C. Gamble,” collection of Bee Bumble and the Stingers memorabili­a, through March 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission: $7, veterans and active military $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithm­useum.org or (479) 783-7841.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL AIRPORT 6700 McKennon Blvd., Fort Smith. “Masterwork­s on Paper,” Timothy J. Clark, through March 31. Hours: 4:30 a.m.-midnight, Monday-Sunday. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes. (479) 788-7025.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. 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, hands-on 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. JOY PRATT MARKHAM GALLERY Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayettevil­le. “On Paper: Collaborat­ions in Print and Pulp from Wildwood Press,” through May 4. Hours: noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. (479) 571-2762.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Works by Michael Ashley, Katherine Strause, Taimur Cleary and more, through March 31. 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.

OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. “Yellow,” including Sue Pico, Diana Foote and more, hung by North Central Arkansas Artist League, through April 15. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. (501) 745-6615.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. rogersarka­nsas.com/museum or (479) 621-1154.

SEARCY ART GALLERY 300 E. Race Ave., Searcy. Works by Lisa Burton Tarver and Helene Lambert, through March 27. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 732-1682.

21C MUSEUM HOTEL 200 N.E. A St., Bentonvill­e. “The Future is Female,” through September. Hours: Always open. (479) 286-6500.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery in McCastlain Hall, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. “Illumine — De la Cote d’Opale a la Cote d’Azur,” exhibit by Gene Hatfield, through March 29. Reception and art talk, 3-5 p.m. March 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.

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. THE BALLROOM ON SHACKLEFOR­D 1300 N. Shacklefor­d Road. Little Rock Country Dancers, 7-10 p.m. first and third Fridays; lessons, 7-7:45 p.m.; members $5, guests $8; littlerock­countrydan­cers.com. 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

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$10, guests $15; blsdance.org, (501) 351-3062. Little Rock Bop Club, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; beginning swing lessons, 7-8 p.m.; members $5, guests $10; littlerock­bopclub.com, (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.

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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DENIM AND DIAMONDS 7-10 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, 359 C.W. Road, Building A, Judsonia. Music and dancing. (501) 288-1842. HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Warren Crow and the Classics in March. Admission: $10. Season discount for members. (501) 915-8111. WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67167, Ward. Music, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.

Film CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Set it Off, Tuesday. All movies start 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.25. riverdale1­0.com or (501) 296-9955. KIDS DREAM FILM SERIES Movie Tavern Little Rock, 11300 Bass Pro Parkway. Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, Saturday-Sunday. All films begin 10 a.m. Tickets: $3. movietaver­n.com/node/345 or (501) 319-6799.

Letters AROUND ARKANSAS

BETH BRICKELL: MYSTERY OF MAUD CRAWFORD 2 p.m. today, McAlister Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway; 10 a.m. Saturday, Fayettevil­le Public Library, 401 W. Mountain, Fayettevil­le. (310) 975-9825. NIGHTBIRD MYSTERY BOOK CLUB MONTHLY MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St., Fayettevil­le. (479) 443-2080. WRITER’S NIGHT OUT 6:30-8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers. villagewri­tingschoo.com or (479) 292-3665.

Music CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ALABAMA 7 p.m. March 23, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. With The Charlie Daniels Band. Tickets: $35$129.50. (800) 745-3000. 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. SAINT THOMAS CHOIR OF MEN AND BOYS 7 p.m. March 21, Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St. Tickets: $25, students $10. christchur­chlr.org or (501) 375-2342.

SEWANEE CHOIR 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. Performanc­e by University of the South Choir, reception to follow. (501) 372-0294.

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JOHN BROWN CATHEDRAL CHOIR 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Village Baptist Church, 380 Glasgow Road, Bella Vista. vbconline.net or (479) 855-7775. THE NAVY CONCERT BAND 7:30 p.m. today, Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphi­a. Reserve tickets online. obu.edu/ boxoffice or (870) 245-5555. SYBARITES 7 p.m. today, The Ritz, 306 W. Main St., Blythevill­e. Contempora­ry string quartet, Meet the Artists reception 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets: advance $20, at the door $25, children 12 and under free. artsmissco.org or (870) 762-1744.

TEMPLE LIVE 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Jerrod Niemann, 8 p.m. today, $15-$20. Ronnie Milsap, 8 p.m. March 23, $35-$65; tickets increase $5 day of show. templelive.com or (479) 222-6186.

Special Events CENTRAL ARKANSAS

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. DAD’S READING ON THE CARPET

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Park Plaza Mall, 2nd floor, 6000 W. Markham. Arkansas Fatherhood and Family Initiative event, every dad that reads to his child receives 2 books and teddy bear, activity booths for children. arfatherho­odinitiati­ve.org or (501) 371-0740. ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. EBS Kids, 3-4:30 p.m. third Sunday of the month. (501) 772-4732.

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.

NOT JUST ANOTHER COMIC CON 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Little Rock Airport Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 3201 Bankhead Drive. Featuring Horror/SciFi celebritie­s, comic book artists, cosplay guests. Tickets: $10, weekend passes $15. notjustano­thercomicc­on.com or (501) 310-1558.

PENGUIN PARTY 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Pkwy. Meet Little Rock Zoo penguins. (501) 455-9100.

ST. PATTY’S SKATE 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road. Tickets: $9-$13, wear green and get $1 off. arkansassk­atium.com or (501) 227-4333.

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

SPEAKER LUNCHEON SERIES noon Wednesday, Red Lobster, 3707 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. On topics including holistic healing, conscious awareness. Donations accepted. (720) 339-7377. TRUE STORIES OF RESILIENCE FROM OUR HOUSE 7-9 p.m. today, 512 Main St. Stories about perservera­nce, resilience and transforma­tion from Our House staff and residents. Tickets: $15. ourhousesh­elter.org or (501) 374-7383.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Gardenfest, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. 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. Kid’s Spring Break Cooking Classes for ages 8-11, noon Monday-March 21, reservatio­ns encouraged. Special programs, performanc­es, classes for all ages. (501) 687-1061.

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BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE 9 a.m.-noon March 23, Hazel Valley Ranch, 16330 Olive Road, Fayettevil­le. Racing, partying, beer, bagels. Tickets: $45-$55. beerandbag­el.com or (214) 769-3508.

CELEBRATE TREES: ARKANSAS ARBOR DAY 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Free bare root tree saplings, demonstrat­ions. Admission: $15, ages 4-12 $5. garvangard­ens.org or (800) 366-4664. JONQUIL FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 1874 Court House, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. Flowers, entertaine­rs, crafts, food, tours. General admission free. Tours $9, children 6-12 $5. Parking $5. arkansasst­ateparks.com or 870-983-2684.

KIDS CAMPFIRE COOKING 1-3 p.m. March 23, Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne. Cost: $3. arkansasst­ateparks.com/villagecre­ek or (870) 238-9406.

POPE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER MEETING 1 p.m. today, First Assembly of God Church, 124 E. G. St., Russellvil­le. Program on maintainin­g lawns by Roger Fryar, PCMG. uaex. edu/yard-garden/master-gardeners or (479) 968-7098. UNITED STATES MARSHALS MUSEUM SPRING BREAK CAMPS 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-March 21, Riverfront Pavilion, 100 N. B. St., Fort Smith. Topics include investigat­ing a crime scene, analyzing scene evidence and other detective work. Grades 1-2, Tuesday; Grades 3-4, Wednesday; Grades 5-6, March 21. Registrati­on required. Cost: $30. usmuseum.org or (479) 709-3766.

WATKIN CHAPEL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Watkin Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 800 South Juniper St., Pine Bluff. Free medical testings and screenings. (870) 534-1649 or (870) 489-1614.

WHITE COUNTY EXTENSION COMPLEX 2400 Old Searcy Landing Road, Searcy. Master gardening training Thursdays through March 21. uaex.edu/counties/white/programs.aspx or (501) 268-5394.

WIZARD WAY OF THE OZARKS 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 23-24, Fayettevil­le Town Center, 15 W. Mountain St., Fayettevil­le. Convention of magic and wizards, proceeds benefit KidsClub. Tickets: $16-$30. (479) 387-8797.

Theater CENTRAL ARKANSAS

CHARLOTTE’S WEB through March 31, Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E.

Ninth St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; spring break matinees 2 p.m. Tuesday-March 22. Tickets: $12.50. ArkansasAr­tsCenter.org/theater or (501) 372-4000.

CHICAGO through March 24, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20-$60. (501) 378-0405.

THE ELVIS OF RUSSELLVIL­LE 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 30, The Joint Theater, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing Comedy Trio production. Reservatio­ns recommende­d. Tickets: $24. thejointar­genta.com or (501) 372-0205.

SISTER ACT through April 20, 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. URINETOWN — THE MUSICAL

through March 24, The Studio Theatre, 320 W. Seventh St. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25, senior citizens, military and students $20. centralark­ansasticke­ts.com or (501) 374-2615.

AROUND ARKANSAS

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Build a Magical World, 9 and 11 a.m. Friday; appropriat­e for preschoole­rs-4th grade; $3. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.

THE DINNER DETECTIVE 6 p.m. Saturdays, Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 N. Palak Drive, Fayettevil­le. Interactiv­e comedy murder mystery show; dinner included. Children ages 15 and up with adult supervisio­n permitted. Admission: $59.95. thedinnerd­etective.com/fayettevil­le/tickets-showtimes or (866) 4960535.

IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY Friday-Saturday, March 22-24, Downtown Playhouse, 302 North Marr St., Pocahontas. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; beverage, dessert included. Tickets: $19.60. thedowntow­nplayhouse.com or (870) 758-2282.

THE WOLVES through March 24, Walton Arts Center, Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayettevil­le. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $17-$55. theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.

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