CALENDAR

Events are free unless otherwise noted. Art & Exhibits AROUND ARKANSAS

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, noon5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-6401. ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. “Refugia: Photos by Ian Campbell,” and “Metalpoint: A Classic Artform by Marjorie Williams-Smith,” through Feb. 8. Irene Rosenzweig Juried Exhibition, through Jan. 4. “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, 14 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375. CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. “Crystals in Art: Ancient to Today,” through Jan. 6; tickets $12, ages 18 and under and veterans free. “North Forest Lights,” through Feb. 16; $22, ages 7-19 $10. 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.

DELTA CULTURAL CENTER 141 Cherry St., Helena-West Helena. “We Are the Music Makers!,” photography exhibit by Timothy Duffy, through Dec. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 Newcastle Road, Forrest City. Kathy Bay gallery, through Dec. 20. Hours: 10 a.m.4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. -noon Friday. eacc.eduor (870) 6334480.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. “Norma Tomboulian: Life into Clay,” through Dec. 29. In Touch Workshop, 2-5 p.m. last Sunday of the month; $55-$65. 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, 15 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787. GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Robin Hazard and Charles Peer exhibit, through Saturday. Holiday Lights, 49 p.m. through Dec. 31, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to gardens: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvan gardens.org or (501) 262-9300. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Sculptures and paintings by Robyn Horn, through Saturday. 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. Girls in STEM for girls ages 6 and older, 10 a.m.noon first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Scientots for ages 6 and under, 11 a.m. Thursdays. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaySaturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.

OZARK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER U.S. 65, Clinton. “Colors of the Season,” through Jan. 28. Hours:

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. (501) 745-6615.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. Here Comes Santa, the history of Santa

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7. 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.

SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 14 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.

Dance AROUND ARKANSAS

SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place, 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. 67167, Ward. Music, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.

Letters AROUND ARKANSAS

ALEX KENDRICK LECTURE SERIES 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Benson Aditorium, South Blakeney Street, Searcy. harding.edu/american-studiesinstitute or (501) 279-4497.

BOOK SIGNING 5 p.m. Dec. 6, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3201 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. The Tale of

the Tiger Slippers, Jan Brett. (479) 783-0229.

Music AROUND ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

6 p.m. Dec. 7, East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center, 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. Tickets: $15-$25. EACC.edu or (870) 633-4480.

FULLNESS OF JOY SINGERS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, The Forum Theater, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. Tickets: $5-$7. foajonesboro.org or (870) 935-2726.

KEYBOARDS AT CHRISTMAS 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Oak Cliff Baptist Church, 3701 S. Gary, Fort Smith. oakcliffbaptist.com or (479) 6463891.

Special Events AROUND ARKANSAS

BOONE COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL through January, Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce, 621 E. Rush Ave., Harrison. harrison-chamber.com or (870) 741-3312.

CHRISTMAS IN CAMDEN through Dec. 14, various locations, Camden. explorecamden.com or (870) 8375500.

CHRISTMAS ON THE CREEK FESTIVAL 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Shiloh Square and Emma Avenue, 106 W. Emma Ave., Springdale. Music, tree lighting, activities. downtown springdale.org/christmas-on-thecreek or (479) 799-7844. HOLIDAY CRAFT WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7, Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne. Price: $2 per craft. (870) 238-9406. JINGLE BELL JOG 5K & CHILDREN’S FUN RUN

9 a.m.-noon Dec. 7, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. 5K: advance $35, day of race $45. Fun Run: $20. bgozarks. org or (479) 750-2620.

MERRY MARKET 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7, First Assembly of God, 725 Park Drive, Greenwood. Shop unique vendors. greenwoodfirst.com or (479) 996-6030.

MOUNTAIN HOME-TOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6, downtown Mountain Home. (870) 425-5111.

PETIT JEAN STATE PARK CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

2-4 p.m. Dec. 7, Petit Jean Sate Park Mather Lodge, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton. Music, children’s crafts and special Christmas guest. petitjeanstatepark.com or (501) 727-5441.

PINE BLUFF CHRISTMAS PARADE 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 10th Avenue in front of the Civic Center, north on Main Street to Fifth Avenue. (870) 939-6900.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

DISNEY JUNIOR HOLIDAY PARTY!

6 p.m. Dec. 5, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St., Little Rock Tickets: $32-$162. ticketmaster.com or (501) 376-4781.

LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN

CLUBS 10 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-7515. LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older $10.95, children 3-12 $9.95. Parking: $3. (501) 666-2406.

A NIGHT AT THE REP 5 p.m. Tuesday, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Silent Auction and

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play.

Benefits North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. Tickets: $50. (501) 372-5959.

OUTLETS OF LITTLE ROCK CHRISTMAS 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. Toy Hill Drive, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.9 p.m. Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8. Holiday Sip & Shop with samples, deals, prizes, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6, $10. Cocoa and Cake Pops with Mrs. Claus, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 7. outletsof LittleRock.com or (501) 455-9100. RUDY AND FRIENDS noon-5 p.m. Dec. 8, River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave. Rudy the Reindeer and Santa photos and workshop activities. (501) 904-5228. SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE

10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 15, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Parkway. outlets oflittlerock.com or (501) 455-9100. SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Dec. 6, 1836 U.S. Arsenal Building, Ninth and Commerce streets. arkansaspreservation.com or (501) 324-9150

SANTA’S WONDERLAND PICTURES 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 24, Bass Pro Shops, 1 Bass Pro Drive. Free 4x6 photo with Santa. BassPro.com/ Santa or (501) 954-4500. SHERWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Kiehl Avenue, Sherwood. (501) 835-9599.

SLOT CAR RACING AND OPEN HOUSE 6-9 p.m. Friday, Central Arkansas Slot Car Racers, Gracie Mansion 6a, 503 Sixth St., 6a. RSVP required. shorturl.at/afIS0 or (760) 744-7450.

Theater

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE

MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $40-$91. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600. MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 12 and 14; 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 15, Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Tickets: $6-$15. theroyalplayers. ticketleap.com or (501) 315-5483.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ANNIE through Dec. 31, 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.

HOLLY AND IVY MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, UA-Pulaski Tech CHARTS Theater, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $5-$20. charts. uaptc.edu/events or (501) 812-2710. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE

RADIO PLAY Wednesday

Dec. 22, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St., Little Rock Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20-$40. (501) 378-0405. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED

REINDEER: THE MUSICAL 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Robinson Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St., Little Rock, Tickets: $29-$73. ticketmaster.com or (501) 376-4781. SESAME STREET LIVE! LET’S PARTY! 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11, Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock. Tickets: $16.50-$46.50. simmons bankarena.com or (501) 975-9131.