All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to FFW, 203 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701, or fax to 444-7289, at least two weeks prior to event. Submissions are printed as space allows. Photographs and art are also considered.
Special Events
ARTISTS AT HEARTWOOD: Today, photographer Julie Jeannene; Friday, textile artist Karen Chotkwoski; photographer Lauri May Saturday; potter Mary Curtis, Sunday. Heartwood Gallery, 428 S. Government St. Fayetteville. 444-0888.
MOONFLOWERS & MOJITOS: 6 p.m. today at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Crossover in Fayetteville. Casual after-hours event. $15-$20. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
TWILIGHT ART WALK & SALE: 4 p.m. Friday in Historic Downtown Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.
SUMMER WHITES FOR SUMMER NIGHT: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Jammin Java in Fayetteville. Wine tasting with music by 3 Penny Acre. 443-2233.
A.G. RUSSELL KNIFE SHOW: 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. agrussell.com/knife-event or 631-0055.
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ICE CREAM SOCIAL: 4 p.m. Saturday at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Ice cream, homemade cakes, garden tours, tea etiquette, living history persons, dancing, music and more. Headquarters House tours 1 p.m.-4p.m. $2.50-$15. washcohistoricalsociety.org or 521-2970.
FLYIN’ THROUGH THE DECADES: 7 p.m. Saturday at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Benefits the Mason Memorial Foundation. Live music, auctions and more. $100. 799-1966.
ART BUZZ: WENDELL MINOR: 1 p.m. Aug. 21 at Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
EUREKA SPRINGS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: 7 p.m. Aug. 21-24. Eureka Springs Bluegrass Band, The Williams Family, Ozark Alliance, Radford Ellis, Mill Creek and Dragonmasters, Spoon Man & His Family, Mark Jones, The Larry Nelson Family, Mr. Bass Himself -Irl Hees, Pam Kirby & All Her Mountain View Music Friends, Old School, Buffalo City Ramblers, Arkansas Red & His Friends, Steve Bush, Gary Albrighten, Spring Street, Melody Hart and Kari Garrison. EurekaSpringsBluegrassFestival.com or 253-7788.
ARTIST RECEPTION FOR ROBERT GLICK: 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery at the Arkansas Union in Fayetteville. 575-5255.
Words
TELLERS OF TALES STORYTELLERS: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.
WOMEN’S OPEN MIC: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Nightbird Books. With Mendy Knott. womenhowl.blogspot.com or 443-2080.
LIFEWRITING: 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 790-2588.
BUTTERFEILD STAGE ROUTE: noon Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, 206 W. Johnson Ave. in Springdale with John McLarty. sprindgaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.
ARKANSAS TRAVEL SPOTS: 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Fayetteville Public Library with Jennifer Nixon. faylib.org or 571-2222.
POETLUCK: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. Bring a dish to share. Featuring Maha Hussain of Montreal. writerscolony.org or 253-7444.
Music
THE BLACK CROWES: 6 p.m. today at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $40-$65. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.
SINGER SONGWRITER RETREAT: Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mount Sequoyah Conference Center in Fayetteville. Gretchen Peters, Jack Williams, Shane Adkins, Kelly Mulhollan, Emily Kaitz, Charles Gaby, Donna Stjerna, Steve Smith, Effron White and others. Registration required. mountsequoyah.org or 800-760-8126.
ELIZA GILKYSON: 7 p.m. Saturday at the Dickson Theater in Fayetteville. Benefits Arkansas Support Network’s Kids Club summer day-camp for children with disabilities. $25. 927-4100.
ARSAGA’S SONGWRITER CIRCLE: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Arsaga’s on Crossover. arsagas.com or 527-0690.
Learning
NWA DOT NET USERS: 5:30 p.m. today at the Jones Center in Springdale. With Jeffrey Palermo. Free. RSVP snipr.com/2tx2j.
HEARTSAVER CPR: 9 a.m. today at the Jones Center. Pre-registration required. jonesnet.org 750-6550.
GLASS FUSING: 10 a.m.Saturday and Precious Metal Clay: Sunday at APotteryStudio & Flat Rock Clay in Fayetteville. Aug 23 will be bird feeders, houses and birdbaths. $49 and up. apotterystudio.com or 521-3181.
DANCE LESSON: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Uncle Gaylord’s, 315 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville. Music by Gymnastic Joe. $10. elaynesdance.com or 595-9595.
HEARTSAVER FIRST AID: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 21 at the Jones Center. Pre-registration required. jonesnet.org 750-6550.
WHEEL THROWING: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, or 11 a.m. Wednesdays and handbuilding at 6 p.m. Thursdays at APotteryStudio & Flat Rock Clay in Fayetteville. For adults, beginners to intermediate. $169 for 6 sessions, plus clay fees. apotterystudio.com or 521-3181.
RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Shiloh Museum. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.
Outdoors
FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION: Saturday at the Farmers’ Market on the Fayetteville Square. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.
OZARK DEMOLITION DERBY: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. $5-$12. 927-4530.
ROGERS ORGANIC GARDEN CLUB: 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers. 631-2945.
Minor Matters
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME with Wendell Minor books: 10:30 a.m. today at Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville.massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
GOOD OLE ARKANSAS:10 a.m. Saturday at Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. communityimaginationstudio.org or 442-8585.
MOMMY & ME BACK TO SCHOOL: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $10; for 18 months to five years communityimaginationstudio.org or 442-8585.
TEEN KNITTING GROUP: 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 571-2222.
Seniors
BRAIN TEASERS CLUB: 10 a.m. today at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. 751-3043.
GAME DAY: 9:30 a.m. Fridays through August at the Fayetteville Senior Center. 571-2920.
TWILIGHT BLENDERS: 9 a.m. and ice cream social noon Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Center. 571-2920.
FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOP: noon Aug 21-22 at the Schmieding Center in Bella Vista. Registration requested. Free. 888-866-8991.
Auditions, Call for Volunteers, Entries
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FRISCO FEST EVENTS: Chilisalsapeno Competition: 11 a.m. Friday, 621-1707; Best Salsa contest and Jalapeno eating contest: 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at the Arvest Chili Hut on 2nd Street in Rogers. Youth Talent Contest: 2 p.m. Saturday, 636-0875; Frisco Idol: noon Aug. 23. Lake Atalanta Eliminator Runs 5K Run/Walk: by Wednesday for a T-shirt, late entries at 6:45 a.m. Aug. 23. For more events and info: friscofestival.com or 936-5487.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Chasseurs de Chalmette, an American Civil War living history/reenacting organization that studies and portrays the Confederate soldier from Louisiana, needs men, aged 18 and 45, to join. Must be physically fit For information, nbclark78@gmail.com or 618-520-9442.
AUDITIONS FOR ACO YOUTH CHOIRS: 5 p.m. Aug. 21 and 9 a.m. Aug. 23 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $200 tuition. For grades 2-8. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
VOLUNTEERS FOR SECCHI DAY: 9 a.m. Aug. 23 at Prairie Creek on Beaver Lake. Collect water samples and record clarity measurements. Contact Amy Wilson, awilson@bwdh2o.org, bwdh2o.org or 717-3807.
ENTRIES FOR THE PINNACLE HILLS ART FESTIVAL: Sept. 5-7 in Rogers. For more information, StielDirect.net/festival/registration.html or 899-6294.
ARTISTS AND NON PROFITS applications taken now for Twist of Green Festival Oct. 4-5 in Fayetteville. TwistOfGreen.org or 981-1135.
Coming Soon
FRISCO FESTIVAL: Aug. 22-23 at Frisco Park in downtown Rogers. Family friendl, rides and amusements, classic car show, motorcycle poker run. Music by Phil McGarrah and Runnin’ on Empty, and Big ‘Uns. friscofestival.com or 936-5487.
OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m. Aug. 23 at the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. Check out class opportunities. nwaccc.org or 927-2591.
EARTH TEENS FAMILY PICNIC: 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. r_tebetts@yahoo.com or 643-3117.
RICKY BOEN & TEXAS MUDD: 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Springdale High School Performing Arts Center. $15. Benefits Fayetteville and Springdale Senior Activity Centers and Meals on Wheels. 571-2920 or 751-1521.
SONS OF BRAZIL: 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. $5-$12. digjazz.com or 225-2306.
ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY BENEFIT: 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Silent auction, music by Tiffany Christopher, Opal Fly and the Swatters, Payton Brothers Band, Cletus Got Shot, Foxfire and the Faery Pranksters. $12. architectureforhumanity.org.
G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE and JOHN BUTLER TRIO: 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $25. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.
RAE RUSSELL AND EUGENE SARGENT RECEPTION: 5 p.m. Aug. 28 at ddp Gallery 7 E. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.
WILLIAM MAYES FLANAGAN AND STUDENTS RECEPTION: 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at Arsaga’s on Crossover in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.
FAYETTEVILLE ARTS FESTIVAL: Aug. 29-31 at the Fayetteville Town Center. Open Space preview party on Aug. 29; art show Aug. 30-31. Interactive art activities for kids. Fayettevilledowntown.org.
PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove. Arts and Crafts, food, and more. Free admission; $4 for parking. 751-5441.
HEARTWOOD FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. Aug. 30 at Heartwood Gallery on Government Street in Fayetteville. Artist booths, demonstrations and live music. 444-0888.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HORSESHOE PITCHING Sept. 1 at Walker Park in Fayetteville. 871-3724.
PINNACLE HILLS PROMENADE ART FESTIVAL: Sept. 5-7 at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. pinnaclehills.info or 899-6294.
DONALD HARRINGTON READING: 5:30 p.m.Sept. 5 at Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
“FIRST BAPTIST OF IVY GAP”: Sept. 5-13 at Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
MONSTER TRUCKS: 7:30 p.m.Sept.5-6 at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. $8-$20. 927-4530.
THE SECOND CITY: DEFACE THE NATION: 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $20-$32. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
POLO IN THE OZARKS: 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Buell Farm near Goshen. Benefits Life Styles, Inc. Tailgating, casino, dinner and dancing. $10-$100. lifestylesinc.org or 521-3581.
MOSE ALLISON: Sept. 6 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $15-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
TONY BENNETT: Sept. 6 at Downstream Casino near Joplin, Mo. $50-$100. 866-448-7849 or ticketmaster.com.
SAVOR THE FLAVOR: Sept. 9 in Fayetteville. Benefits Faith In Action; sample from restaurants on Dickson and downtown Fayetteville. $35, tickets available Aug. 4-Sept. 2, includes cookbook. 443-5600.
MULBERRY MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL: Sept. 11-13 in Ozark. Leftover Umphrey’s, Salmon McGee, The Wailers, The Avett Brothers, Perputual Groove, Split Lip Rayfield, Hot Buttered Rum, New Monsoon, Big Smith, Great American Taxi, Cornmeal, Boom Box, Hackensaw Boys, Oakhurst, My Tea Kind, Blue Turtle Seduction, Elephant Revival Concept, Family Groove Company, Green Mountain Grass, Ben Miller Band, Dirtfoot, Speakeasy, Mountain of Venus, The Shotgun Brothers Band, 3 Penny Acre and more. mulberrymountainmusic.com.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Sept. 13-14 at Devil’s Den State Park. ambcs.com or 761-3325.
YOUTHCAN’S STARRY STARRY NIGHT ART EVENT: 6 p.m. Sept. 16. $30.442-8586.
ANI DIFRANCO: Sept. 16 at The AMP in Fayetteville. ArkansasMusicPavilion.com.
ROBERT CRAY BAND: Sept.18 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $28-$48. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
TRIBUTE TO BENNY GOODMAN & PEGGY LEE: Sept. 23 at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. $5-$25. bentonville.k12.ar.us/arendarts or 855-9997.
BIKES, BLUES AND BBQ: Sept. 24-27 in Fayetteville. 527-9993.
MUFARO’S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS: Sept. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
Art
ARSAGA’S, 1582 Crossover, Ste. 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Watercolors by William Mayes Flanagan and students through August.
ARSAGA’S, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557. “Portals” by Clayton Scott through August.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org 751-5441. “Between Here and There” by La Donna Shule, “Connections” by Basil Seymour-Davies, and “Beauty and the Brush” through Friday.
THE COMMON GROUNDS, 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Maggie Stephenson through the Summer.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY, 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. “Wendell Minor: In the American Tradition” through Oct. 19.
DDP GALLERY, 7 E. Mountain St. Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001. “Illuminated Nature” by Rae Russell and Eugene Sargent Wednesday through Sept. 18.
MULLINS LIBRARY, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. 575-6702. “Strangers & Not So Strange” by Craig E. Nelson through August.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY, Fayetteville. 575-7987. “Summer Student Show” through Wednesday.
Museums
ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM, Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM, 930 California Drive, Fayetteville. clintonhousemuseum.org or 444-0066.
GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 503 Charlotte St. SE, Gravette. 787-7334. Early 1900s restored home with displays representing Gravette’s history.
PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK, 15930 U.S. 62, Garfield. 451-8122. Self-guided road tour, 10-mile hiking trail, Civil War museum and bookstore.
PEEL MANSION MUSEUM AND HISTORIC GARDENS, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. 273-9664. 1875 Italianate mansion with historic roses and plants.
PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK, 506 E. Douglas St., US Hwy. 62, Prairie Grove. 846-2990. Civil War battlefield with original buildings.
PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER, 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, OK. (877)424-2424.
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Down a Lazy River: Float Fishing on the White River” through December. “The Life Atomic: Growing Up in the Shadow of the A-Bomb” through Oct. 25. “Discovering the Bluff Dwellers” through September. “Virgil Lovelace and Life on the Farm” through August.
SHILOH MUSEUM, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. Closed this month for construction.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM, 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011. “Promoting Siloam Springs Businesses” through Aug. 16.
