Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HIGHLIGHTS
Dec. 1
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” — A TheatreSquared original by Amy Herzberg & Bob Ford, 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday) through Dec.
27, TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. $18-$59. 777-7477.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE — 2-4 p.m., Washington County Historical Society at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Bobby Braly will autograph copies of his book “Cane Hill.” 521-4681.
VOICES OF ANGELS — A Holiday Concert, 3 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Free. 657-2335.
EAGLE WATCH CRUISE — With chances to see not just eagles but great blue herons, belted kingfishers, red tailed hawks and maybe a deer, beaver, or several species of ducks, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. Hosted by Hobbs State Park. $5-$10. 789-5000.
Dec. 2
B’CREATIVE STITCHERS — 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
STORY TIME EXPRESS — 10 a.m., Rogers Public Library. For ages 3-5. Free. 621-1152.
LIFEWRITERS — A group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, 10 a.m. Dec. 2 & 16, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. June Jefferson at 790-2588 or shilohmuseum.org.
RARE & VINTAGE BOOK SALE — Hosted by Friends of the Library, noon-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 3-6, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 8, Fort Smith Main Library. 783-0229.
SERENDIPITY BOOK CLUB — 1 p.m.,
Rogers Public Library. For adults. Free.
621-1152.
EVENING FAMILY STORY TIME — 6:30 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.
Dec. 3
KNITTERS & CROCHETERS — Open to all ages and levels of expertise,
1-3 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
EVENING STORY TIME — “Winter,” 5 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
Dec. 4
GAME NIGHT FOR TEENS — 5-6:30 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.
BOOKS & BREWS — “Furiously Happy” by Jenny Lawson, 6 p.m., Apple Blossom Brewing Co. in Fayetteville. Hosted by the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Dec. 5
OPENING RECEPTION — For “We Are the Music Makers: Preserving the Soul of America’s Music,” 5-7 p.m., Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Organized by Music Maker Relief Foundation, this exhibit includes 30 panels, featuring 28 photos and stories from Music Maker musicians. $15. Exhibit on show through March 8. 784-2787. MOVIE MATINEE — “Eloise at Christmastime,” 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.
OPENING RECEPTION — For “Art for the Holidays,” 5-8 p.m., Art Ventures on the Fayetteville square. Exhibit through Dec. 29. Email operations@ artventuresnwa.org.
LETTER WRITING PARTY — Join in for some time dedicated to snail mail, whether it’s the yearly holiday letter, a birthday card or a postcard to an old friend, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON
— “Attack of the Clones,” 6 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free for teens.
621-1152.
FIRST THURSDAY FILMS — “Babette’s Feast,” 6 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free for adults. 783-0229. ASTRONOMY FUNDAMENTALS — With the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society, 6:30-8 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-7, Fort Smith Little Theatre. $7 at the door. fslt.org.
Dec. 6
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME — “Germy Season,” 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
HOLLY JOLLY JUNK RANCH — Noon7 p.m. Dec. 6 & 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 7, 11195 Centerpoint Church Road, Prairie Grove. $5. thejunkranch.net.
AN EVENING WITH THE AUTHOR — With Jan Brett, best-selling children’s author, 5 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.
PARADE OF LIGHTS — 6 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs. Free. eurekasprings.org.
CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION — 6-9 p.m., Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage Gardens in Bentonville. $75. 273-3636; peelcompton.org.
“A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”
— Presented by Van Buren High students, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Van Buren High School Fine Arts Center. $10. Email jessica.fisher@vbsd.us.
“THE NUTCRACKER” — Presented by Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre, 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. $25. nwaballettheatre.org.
Dec. 7
FRIENDS OF FPL HOLIDAY BOOK SALE — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7 & 1-5 p.m. Dec. 8, Fayetteville Public Library. $25 to $5. faylib.org.
CHRISTMAS STORY TIME AT THE
PEEL MANSION — 10 a.m., Peel Mansion in Bentonville. Hosted by the Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.
DOGWOOD LACE GUILD — 10 a.m., Shiloh Meeting Hall in downtown Springdale. Free. Shiloh Museum of Ozark History at 750-8165 or visit shilohmuseum.org.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE — With activities, crafts and a visit from St. Nick, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154.
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS — A guided tour of the Hawkins House that includes the history of Santa Claus, opens at 10 a.m., Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154.
THE LITTLE CRAFT SHOW — 10 a.m.4 p.m., The Record in Bentonville. Free. thelittlecraftshow.com.
LANUTI’S GLASS STUDIO SHOW — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 623 E. Rock St. (past the Confederate Cemetery) in Fayetteville. Free. Email dlanuti@gmail.com. SUPER SATURDAY — “A Barnyard Christmas Carol,” 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Presented by the library’s teen theater troupe, PlayAct. Free. faylib.org.
“THE GRINCH” — 1 p.m., Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers. $5. arkansaspublictheatre.org. DIY UGLY SWEATER — 1-3 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free for teens. 783-0229.
NEW PHOTOGRAPHS — With nature photographer Tim Ernst, 1 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.
HOLIDAY CONCERT — With students from the Will Bush Violin Studio, 2 p.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.
“A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS” — With the ACO Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $5-$10. 751-5441, acozarks.org.