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Art & Exhibits

Central Arkansas

ARGENTA ART WALK 5-8 p.m. third Friday of the month, downtown North Little Rock. Music, art, food. (501) 993-1234.

ARGENTA GALLERY 413 Main St., North Little Rock. Holiday Showcase reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. "Permanent Waves," by Spencer Purinton, Friday-Jan. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 225-5600.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Collector's Show and Sale, through Jan. 7. "The Art of Seating," through Dec. 31. "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.

THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. Holiday show, Louise Harris, Terri Haugen, Michelle Moore, Carol Spencer Morris, Ned Perme, through Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. "The Smaller Works," holiday show by local artists, through Jan. 7. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. (501) 664-0030.

BUDDHIST PAINTINGS BY RUTH PASQUINE 5-8 p.m. Friday, Ruth Pasquine Fine Art Studio, 600 North Olive St., North Little Rock. ruthpasquine.com or (501) 837-0182.

BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES 401 President Clinton Ave. "Bret Aaker: Conatus," through Jan. 27. "The Art of Injustice: Paul Faris' Photographs of Japanese American Incarceration," through Dec. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 918-3033.

CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road. "Little Rock Journal" John Deering, through Dec. 23. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 224-1335.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. "Pushing the Ink: An Exploration of Printmaking," through Jan. 8. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, all day Sunday. (501) 375-2342.

CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Santa visits, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. "Art of Africa: One Continent, Limitless Vision," through Feb. 11. "Mandela: The Journey to Ubuntu," through Feb. 19. 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. "The Power of Plastics: Reshaping Midcentury Fashion," through Jan. 7. "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.

GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. Holiday Art Show & Sale, through Jan. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 664-8996.

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. Art walk, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. gregthompsonfineart.comor (501) 664-2787.

HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. "Almost Famous," by Curtis Gerhardt, through Jan. 20. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. hearnefineart.com or (501) 372-6822.

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON CHILDREN'S LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTER 4800 W. 10th St. Student Art Exhibition by students from Cabot Junior High School South and Cabot Middle School South, Saturday-Jan. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 978-3870.

HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Gordon and Wenonah Fay Holl: Collecting a Legacy," through Feb. 4. "All of Arkansas: An Exhibition of Arkansas Made, County by County," through March. 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.

L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. December exhibit: "Religious Art." December giclee special. Giclee drawing, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.

MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER 501 W. Ninth St. "Hidden No More," through Dec. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 683-3593.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness," through Jan. 7. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.

OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 2018. "True Faith, True Light: The Devotional Art of Ed Stilley," through early 2018. Permanent exhibits: 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919"; "First Families of Arkansas." Little Beginnings toddler program, 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday of the month. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Programs and activities for children, teens, adults. Holiday Hope Food Drive for Amboy Pantry and Kindle drawing, through Friday. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720.

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ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway Drive, Suite One, Conway. John Lasater IV and Jason Sacran, through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and by appointment. artonthegreen.net or (501) 205-1922.

ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. "Juried Biennial Exhibition," through Jan. 6. "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.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. "All or Nothing," through May 28. "Stuart Davis: In Full Swing," through Jan. 8, $18. "Not to Scale: Highlights From the Fly's Eye Dome," through March. 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. Christmas ornament workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, registration required. "Old School," through Jan. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERY 1700 New Castle Road, Forrest City. "Atmospheric Abstracts," Jaquita Phillips Ball, through Friday. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon Friday. (870) 633-4480.

FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Bonfire," Barbara Cade, through Feb. 8. "Somehow, I Don't Feel Comfortable," Momoyo Torimitsu, through Dec. 31. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; human models and studio space provided, bring materials. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827-A Central Ave., Hot Springs. Holiday Show, through Dec. 31. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. (501) 321-2335.

MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. Story Time at the Museum: Llama Llama Red Pajama, Anna Dewdney, 10:30-11 a.m. Dec. 23. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.

OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM 380 S. Ninth St., Batesville. Smithsonian Exhibit, Saturday-Jan. 27. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1:30-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $3; $2 seniors; $1 children (870) 793-2121.

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY MABEE FINE ARTS CENTER 410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia. Smithsonian "Hometown Teams," through Saturday. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (870) 245-5129.

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. New works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 322 S. Second St., Rogers. "On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War," through Dec. 31. Exhibits on area history, hands-on area for children. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 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, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.

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.

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.

DANCE2FIT 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday, Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Workout that incorporates hip-hop dance moves. (501) 758-1720.

LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m. second Saturday of the month, $12, first visit $5. Latin and swing dance, lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. third and fifth Fridays, $13. 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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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE MERRY MIXERS 7 p.m. every third Saturday of the month, Coronado Center, Hot Springs Village. Admission: $10. Season discount for members. (501) 915-8111.

IN FULL SWING BIG BAND DANCE 8-11 p.m. Friday, Great Hall at Crystal Bridges Museum, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Swing dance with classic jazz music by JM Band. Register online. crystalbridges.org or (479) 657-2335.

WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67-167, Ward. Music, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.

Film

Central Arkansas

ELF 1-3 p.m. Monday, William F. Laman Argenta Branch Library, 420 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 687-1061.

Music

Central Arkansas

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.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26, Robinson Center Performance Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $38-$78. celebrityattractions.com or (501) 244-8800.

RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY! 2017 CONCERT 7 p.m. today, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr. rivercitymenschorus.com or (501) 377-1080.

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ARKANSAS WINDS COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Farmington Performing Arts Center, 12329 N. Arkansas 170 and Blue Sky Road, Farmington. info@arkansaswinds.org or (479) 409-8636.

HOT SPRINGS CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7:30 p.m. today, Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. Guest soloist Arnold Rawls. Cost: $12. hotspringsband.org or (501) 922-4231.

MAIN STREET MUSIC NIGHT 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Reservations required. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.

WALTON ARTS CENTER, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. A Very SONA Christmas with Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 2 p.m. Saturday, $30-$52. The Snowman: A Family Concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, $9. (479) 443-5600.

Special Events

Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL through Jan. 14, Arkansas State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Cost: $10-$15. arkansaslanternfest.com or (888) 484-2698.

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.

CHESS CLUB 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Little Rock Church, 10701 Baseline Road. (501) 203-9561.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 21, Arkansas School for the Blind, 2600 W. Markham St. (870) 225-3252.

FESTIVAL OF STARTS TOY AND DONATION DRIVE 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Children's Hall, 6 Children's Way. (501) 364-1476.

GRINCHFEST 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library and Learning Center, 4800 W. 10th St. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas reading by Craig O'Neill. Costumes encouraged. cals.org or (501) 918-3000.

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 and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.

NATIONAL INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH CONVENTION 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27-1 a.m. Dec. 31, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Youth conference. Cost: $75-$155. info@niyc.org or (302) 501-6492.

PICTURES WITH SANTA 4-5 p.m. Friday, Argenta Branch Library, 420 Main St., North Little Rock. (501) 687-1061.

RIVER TRAIL BICYCLE RIDE 1-4 p.m. Sundays in December, Two Rivers Park, 4400 River Mountain Road. 18-35 mile bike ride with coffee stop. arkansasbicycleclub.org or (501) 912-1443.

SANTA PHOTOS through Dec. 24, Outlets of Little Rock, 11201 Bass Pro Pkwy. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. (501) 455-9100.

SANTA'S WONDERLAND through Dec. 24, Bass Pro Shops, 1 Bass Pro Drive. Photos, crafts, games. Hours: 5-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 954-4500.

SHARING OUR LIGHT 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Little Rock Marriott Downtown, 3 Statehouse Plaza. The 14th Annual Jane B. Mendel Tikkun Olam Awards. Price: $125.00. (501) 663-3671.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. Panel discussion: Bridge to the Future, bipartisan cooperation with Millennial Action Project, 6 p.m. today. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Family Night: Santa & The Gingerbread Extravaganza, 6 p.m. today. (501) 758-1720.

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ART AND A PURPOSE 6-8 p.m. today, Crystal Hall, 315 W. Maple St., Rogers. laura@zianfineart.com or (479) 244-7507.

AUDUBON 118TH ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Saturday, Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine. (501) 767-9366.

FEAST IN THE FORT 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 23, Elm Grove Community Building, 1901 N. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith. Community Christmas dinner donated by Milk and More on a Mission and Women of Divine Purpose organization. Visit with Santa 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (479) 831-9605.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Holiday Lights, gates 3 p.m., lights 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 31; $15, children 4-12 $5. (800) 366-4664.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St., Arkadelphia. (870) 245-7982.

LIVING NATIVITY "GOOD NEWS IN A LITTLE TOWN" 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Perry County Fairgrounds, Arkansas 60 West, Perryville. Welcome Home Missionary Baptist Church of Casa. (501) 889-5604 or (501) 662-4443.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN 5-9 p.m. today and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 23, The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St., Bentonville. Pictures with Santa. (479) 277-6851.

STUDY OF ARTHROPODS 2 p.m. Saturday, Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. President of the Arkansas Entomological Society reveals results of yearlong Study of Arthropods of Hobbs State Park. (479) 789-5000.

Theater

Central Arkansas

A FERTLE HOLIDAY through Jan. 13, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. (501) 372-0205.

THE GIFT OF THE MAGI through Dec. 24, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $38-$48, students $25. Education Night, 7 p.m. Tuesday. After-party, Dec. 23. therep.org or (501) 378-0405.

GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Robinson Center Music Hall, 426 W. Markham St. Tickets: $28-$102. nutcracker.com or (501) 376-4781.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES through Dec. 24, Black Box Theatre Annex, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 518 Main St. Show Times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Sunday, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$40. therep.org or (501) 378-0405.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 223 Beatrice Powell St., Conway. Benefits Main Stage Education Series. Tickets: $30-$40, children and UCA students $10. uca.edu/reynolds or (501) 450-3265 or (866) 810-0012.

A CHRISTMAS STORY through Sunday, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $22-$56. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.

FINDING NEVERLAND 7 p.m. Tuesday-Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 23, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets:$36. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE MUSICAL 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Staples Auditorium, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Ave., Conway. Red Curtain Theatre production. Tickets: $22, children 10 and under $12. (501) 499-9776.

THE NUTCRACKER Saturday-Sunday, ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25, children and students $15. waballet.org or (479) 785.0152.

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