Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HIGHLIGHTS
TODAY
FRIDAY MORNING MOVIE — “Boss Baby,” 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Part of the Summer Reading Program. Free. faylib.org. DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES — “Chef’s Table” creators David Gelb & Brian McGinn, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Sold Out. 657-2335.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Carmen,” 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.
SATURDAY
AIRPORT DAY — With pancakes, 8:30-10:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; music; and special guest Frank Brooks, who helped build the White Hangar, Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Fayetteville. $5-$10. 521-4947. COOKING LOCAL — With chef Heather Artripe, 9-11 a.m., Fayetteville Farmers’ Market on the downtown square. Free. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org. THIRD SATURDAY — With Teresa Griffith, owner of Griffith Pottery Works, 10-11 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org. POKEMON CLUB FOR KIDS — 10:30 a.m., Bentonville Public Library. For ages 6-11. Free. 271-6816.
A WHOLE LATTE BOOKS BOOK CLUB — “My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrik Backman, 2 p.m., Onyx Coffee Lab in Springdale. Hosted by the Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.
CHIHULY SATURDAY NIGHTS — Blue
Sailor & Porchlight Symphony, 6-10 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. $15. 657-2335.
FIREFLY FLING — With Shaky Bugs, glowing games, fire dancing & more, 6-10 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. $4-$11 in advance; $5-$15 at the gate. 750-2620. OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Susannah,” 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.
SUNDAY
ADULT WORKSHOP — Weaving with Glass with Eleanor Lux, 1-5 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. $55. 657-2335. ORCHID SOCIETY OF THE OZARKS — With Kristen L. Uthus of New World Orchids in Manchester, Mich., discussing miniature species, 1:30 p.m., Northwest Technical Institute (south door) in Springdale. Free. oso-web.org or 619-4310. MOUNTAIN STREET STAGE — A summer music series with Sky City, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
MONDAY
LIFEWRITERS — A group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, 10 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. June Jefferson at 790-2588 or shilohmuseum.org.
MUSIC ON THE MOVE: DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL TOUR — 7 p.m., Tiger Stadium in Bentonville. $25 & up. dci.org.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS — Chamber music, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.
TUESDAY
BOOKED FOR LUNCH BOOK CLUB
— “Dead Wake” by Eric Larson, noon, Springdale Public Library. Free; desserts and drinks included. 750-8180.
BOOKS ON TAP BOOK CLUB — “In The Kingdom of Ice” by Hampton Sides, 7 p.m., Black Apple Crossing in Springdale. Hosted by the Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS — Opera scenes, 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.
WEDNESDAY
“A RETROSPECTIVE ON SIGN PAINTING IN THE OZARKS” — With Olivia Trimble, noon, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave. in Springdale. 750-8165.
OPEN CHESS PLAY FOR KIDS — 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades 1-6. Free. 271-6816.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “The Marriage of Figaro,” 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.
THURSDAY
COMMUNITIES UNDER THE CANOPY — With Shawna Adams of the National History Educational Company, 2 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For all ages. 271-6816. FPL SUMMER AUTHOR SERIES — With Jeff Shannon, author of “Shadow Patterns: Reflections on Fay Jones and his Architecture,” 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
GALLERY CONVERSATION — Skyspace Sunset with Adult Programs Manager Sara Segerlin, 7:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Susannah,” 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.
JULY 21
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, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. $55. 657-2335.
OPERA IN THE OZARKS — “Carmen,” 7:30 p.m., Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs. $10-$30. 253-8595.
JULY 22
NEW FLESH FOR OLD MONSTERS — A horror writing workshop with Brad Carter, 1 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org. 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.