LITTLE ROCK — NEXT WEEK Child’s play: Walk down memory lane with the high-heeled, plastic fashionista as His- 1 toric Arkansas Museum presents its Annual Eclectic Collector Series: “Barbie: The 11 /2-inch American Icon,” July 12-Jan. 6. A reception featuring music by Steve Bates and an ice cream tasting by Loblolly Creamery will celebrate the opening, 5-8 p.m. July 13.

Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the gallery is free. Call (501) 324-9351 or visit historicarkansas.org.

NEXT MONTH Bride’s play: Brides-to-be preparing for their dream weddings can

find one-stop shopping at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Fall Bridal Show, 12:30-5 p.m. Aug. 19. Photographers, engravers, bakers, florists and venue representatives will all gather under one roof at the Statehouse Convention Center for

the occasion. Admission is $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Call (501) 378-3807.

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