What’s going on in Northwest ArkansasAll 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 reception for “Photographic” exhibit, photographs by Don House, Tim Walker, Amjad Faur, Dede Peters, Henry Turner, Andrew Kilgore, Norman Snyder, Russell Cothren, Diana Michelle Hausam from 5 to 8 p.m. today at ddp gallery, 7 E. Mountain St. Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.

Artist’s reception for Pat Carr at 7 p.m. today at Arsaga’s Gregg, 2418 N. Gregg Ave. in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.

Ozark Folk Festival, featuring Odetta, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Trout Fishing in America, Chris Smither, Riders in the Sky, The Maybelles, today through Sunday in Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.com or 888-855-7823.

Artist’s reception for Carrie Siegfried-Haase at 5 p.m. Friday at the Wishing Spring Arts and Crafts Gallery, 8862 W. McNelly Road, in Bella Vista. villageartclub.org or 273-1798.

Inaugural Redneck Tailgate, benefiting UA Medical Sciences and the Arkansas Cancer Research Center, at 7 p.m. Friday at the Dickson Theatre in Fayetteville. $75; includes beer, wine and food.  251-1857.

Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday and Sunday in Van Buren. 474-4392.

Artist’s reception for Gary White at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Jewel Box, 77 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. 253-7828.

French-inspired dinner with Chef Anthony Bourdain Tuesday at Theo’s, 318 N. Campbell in Fayetteville. Reservations required. 527-0086.

War Eagle and other crafts fairs Wednesday through Oct. 21 all over Northwest Arkansas.

STAGE & SCREEN
“Doubt” by John Patrick Shanley at 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the University Theatre at 228 Fine Arts Center in Fayetteville. $3-$14. 575-3946.

Passport to Adventure travel film series: “Tanzania Safari” at 2 p.m. today at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$15. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“Madame Butterfly” with the Houston Ballet at 7 p.m. today and at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $22-45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Family Flicks: “Open Season” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; next week: “Cheaper by the Dozen”. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

WORDS
Beyond Words, featuring Raina Smith, at 8 p.m. Friday at Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville, 444-6557.

“Cherokee Footsteps in Northwest Arkansas” symposium Friday and Saturday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. Lectures, film screening, audio presentations. Free; pre-registration required. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Geoff Olsner at 7 p.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., No. 103 in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

LifeWriting, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, at 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 790-2588.

Brown Bag Book Group at noon Monday at Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., No. 103 in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

The League of Women Voters of Washington County panel  discussion, “School Growth and Long-Term Planning,” at 6:30 pm Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Moderated by Gary Ritter. Panel includes Justin Minkel, Arkansas Teacher of the Year; representatives of the Fayetteville and Springdale schools; and a local legislator.

Poetluck at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. Bring a dish to share. writerscolony.org or 253-7444.

“A 21st Century Corps of Discovery” with the Illinois Natural History Survey’s Michael R. Jeffords and Susan L. Post, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at UA’s Giffels Auditorium in Fayetteville. faylib.org or 571-2222.

MUSIC
Sunday jazz, featuring the Claudia Burson Trio, at 3 p.m. Sunday at Nature’s Water, 275 Huntsville Rd. in Fayetteville. $6; doors open at 2:30 p.m. 582-2393.

The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas monthly jam at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Jose’s on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. ozarkbluessociety.org.

Ember Lanuti will sing compositions by Handel, Dubussy, Turina and Keith Grimwood, of Trout Fishing in America at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the UA Fine Arts Concert Hall.

Benjamin Pierce, tuba and euphonium, and Lyndon Meyer, piano, at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

Combined Choir Concert Tuesday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $1-$10. 575-4701.

The Arsaga’s Songwriter Circle at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. Arsagas3rdweds@yahoo.com or 527-0690.

The World Drum Tour, drawing attention to the critical situation for Mother Earth, Wednesday through Oct. 21 in Basin Springs Park in Eureka Springs. With founder Morten Wolf Storeide of Norway. eurekasprings.org or 253-5826.

Scott Corley euphonium recital at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

Pickin’ in the Park at 6 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27 in Frisco Park, Rogers. mainstreetrogers.com or 936-5487.

LEARNING
Tango Argentino Friday and Sunday, and Oct. 21 and 28 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 244 N. East St., just off Dickson Street in Fayetteville. $20/day; must pre-register. elaynesdance.com or 521-6683.

Washington County Arkansas Genealogical Society at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson in Fayetteville. 442-0131.

More for your Mondays workshops: Internet Video a Go-Go at 7 p.m. Monday at Community Access Television, 101 W. Rock St. in Fayetteville. Free; next week: Mystery Workshop. 444-3433.

Arkansas Mensa at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Arsaga’s at the Library, 401 W. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 571-1993

“Caving in the Ozarks” slideshow with Terry Mitchell of the Boston Mountain Grotto of the National Speleological Society at noon Wednesday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. Bring a sack lunch. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Curator’s Corner: Caring for antique furniture with Rick Parker at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Rogers Historical Museum Annex at 120 W. Poplar in Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

Boston Mountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Adult Handbuilding today at the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center at the Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studio, 505 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville. 8-weeks; $160. whereartstakeform.com or 927-2491.

Cajun music and dance lessons at 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Green Door, 1404 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. 575-0111.

Jones Center Juggling club at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 518.

Dress up and Dance at 8 and 9 p.m. Fridays at Teatro Scarpino, 329 N. West Ave. in Fayetteville. $10, dressing up required. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

Kouakou Yao “Angelo” leads a West Africa Drums at 5:30 p.m. and Dance at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Francis Stokes Dance Studio east of Mission and Crossover in Fayetteville. $10. afriqueaya.org or 587-0888.

Fayetteville International Folk Dancers at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Trinity United Methodist Church. 756-3298.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Monthly Mediation Weekend with Ben Worth: “Days of Wine and Roses” followed by a discussion at 7 p.m. Friday, and Mediation Day at 9 a.m. Saturday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

Adult CPR training for the layperson at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. $35; registration required. Also Nov. 27 and Dec. 3. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

“Active Mediation” with Tibetan Monk Passang Gelek at 7 p.m. Monday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. 6 weeks. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

The Schmieding Center presents “Dementia Caregiver Workshop for Families” at noon Tuesday and Oct. 18 at the Rogers Wellness Center. Free; registration required; space limited. 876-2335.

“Creating Order, Generating Ease” with Susan Drouilhet, MS, LMT, life and business coach, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cafe of Life, 778 Happy Hollow Rd. in Fayetteville. Free. newparadigmscoaching.com or 443-1379.

The Buddhist meditation and spiritual support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Arkansas Yoga Center, 1949 N. Green Acres Road, Fayetteville. 521-2395.

A Course in Miracles at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

Still Mind Meditation and Chanting at 9 p.m. Sundays at the School of Metaphysics, 236 E. South St. in Fayetteville. som.org or 527-6804.

Emotions Anonymous, a 12 step program like AA, at 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Sequoyah United Methodist Church, 1910 Old Wire Rd., in Fayetteville. emotionsanonymous.org or 409-4490.

Save-A-Life, funded by The Cancer Challenge at Bella Vista Village, offers free cancer screenings for qualified people with financial need at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Call to see if you qualify. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 525.

The Jones Center Community Health and Wellness Center in Springdale offers a variety of free and low cost exercise classes for adults and children, including Water Aerobics Classes for $25 per month. 756-6550, ext. 132.

OUTDOORS
Be aware: it’s bird season, and bow and muzzelloader season for some game as well.

Ozark Highland Trails Association: 19 mile Overnight Fun Hike Saturday and Sunday from Fairveiw campground to Richland Creek campground. Free; limit 10 hikers. Jimmie Adams, 501-982-6690.

Women Only Wilderness survival workshop Saturday in Fayetteville with the Ozark Tracker Society. $75, registration required; women only, minors must be accompanied; bring your own lunch. ozarktrackers.org or 841-8132.

UA Razorbacks host Auburn at 6 p.m. Saturday in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville Farmers’ Market at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through October on the Square. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.

Springdale Farmers’ Market at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the Jones Center for Families. 751-3352.

Rogers Farmers’ Market at 7 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, through Sunday at Frisco Park. 936-5487.

MINOR MATTERS
After School Workshops: University of Arkansas International Students at 4 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Next week: Science Experiments. Free; registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4370.

Favorite games and music at 7 p.m. Friday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; for ages 9-12. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

Overnight Mystery Lock-In at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. For grades 3-5. $15; registration required in person. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4370.

YouthCAN!’s public hours at 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $5 per child; adults free. communityimaginationstudio.org or 442-8585.

Apple themed Second Saturday program at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St. in Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

Kids Theatre Production Workshop with Nikki Thomas at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. 5 weeks; for grades 2-3; $56-$66. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Teen Read Week: “Beetlejuice” at 1 p.m. and “Young Frankenstein” at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Costume contest. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Karaoke at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; for ages 9-12. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

Video game challenge at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; for ages 13-18. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

Musical theater workshop with Broadway star Bill Hastings at 1 p.m. Sunday UA’s HPER room 220 in Fayetteville. $20, includes snack; register online for t-shirt as well. Space very limited; for ages 14 and up. dancecoalition.org, theafoundation.org or 422-6132.

Youth Wheel at 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center at the Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studio, 505 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville. 7-weeks; must be 54″ tall; $130. whereartstakeform.com or 927-2491.

Seniors
Brain Teasers Club at 10 a.m. today at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. 751-3043.

Dinner and Dance, featuring Shadow Creek, at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. $4; benefits Meals on Wheels. 571-2920.

Defensive Driving course for seniors, aged 50+, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. $10; registration required; no test. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

The gym is available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. Free for seniors 60 and over. 571-2920.

AUDITIONS, CALL FOR ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS
Empty Bowls, benefitting Ozark Food Bank, due Oct. 27 at Flat Rock Clay Studio, 2002 S. School St. Fayetteville. flatrockclay.com/emptybowls.html or 521-3181.

Entries for seventh annual 2008 Ozark Foothills FilmFest accepted through Dec. 1 at Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. New screenwriting division; $10-$20 non-refundable entry fee; cash prizes; Festival is March 28-30 in Batesville and April 4-6 in Little Rock. Specific requirements at ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

Auditions for Witness for the Prosecution at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-11 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

ART EXHIBITS
Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Ingrid Gipson through October.

Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville, 444-6557. Pat Carr through October.

Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artcenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Small Works on Paper through Nov. 3. Fifth annual 5×5 Exhibit through Nov. 1.

The Citizens Bank Gallery, 116 E.Buchanan, Prairie Grove, 846-0899.
Student work from CBG summer workshop through Nov. 1. Mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, papier mache. Classes also available.

Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thoreau’s Waldon: A Journey in Photographs by Scot Miller through Nov. 25.

ddp gallery, 7 E. Mountain St. Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001. “Photographic” through Nov. 24. Photographs by Don House, Tim Walker, Amjad Faur, Dede Peters, Henry Turner, Andrew Kilgore, Norman Snyder, Russell Cothren, Diana Michelle Hausam.

Fusion Fine Arts Gallery, 109 N. Main St., Bentonville. 273-9278. Ben Edwards through October.

Julie Wait Designs Art Gallery, 318 S. First St., Rogers. 631-8706. Megan Chapman through Oct. 19.

The Perk, 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375. Aaron Hand and Maryevelyn Jones through mid October.

University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery, Fayetteville. 575-7987. Photo retrospective of Ralph Eugene Meatyard through Nov. 1.

Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville.  443-5600. Beads and Iron by RuAnn Ewing  through Nov. 18.

GALLERIES, ETC.
Art Emporium, 2914 N. College, Fayetteville. 521-4141.

Artful Spaces, 266 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 582-5554.

Enigma, 15 N. Block Ave., Fayetteville. 587-0304.

Flat Rock Studio, 2002 S. School St. Fayetteville. flatrockclay.com or 521-3181.

Heartwood Gallery-An Artists Collective. 428 S. Government St., Fayetteville. 444-0888.

Poor Richard’s Art & The Rabbit’s Lair, 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

Terra Studios, 12103 Hazel Valley Road, Durham. 643-3314.

Wishing Spring Arts and Crafts Gallery, 8862 W. McNelly Road, Bella Vista. 273-1798. villageartclub.org.

MUSEUMS
Clinton House Museum, 930 California Drive, Fayetteville. clintonhousemuseum.org or 444-0066. Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $3-$5.

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. Open Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Self-guided road tour, 10-mile hiking trail, Civil War museum and bookstore.

Peel Mansion Museum and Historic Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. $2. 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. Open Tuesdays through Sundays.

Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Discovering the Bluff Dwellers through Sept 2008. That’s Entertainment: From Vaudeville to Cable TV through Jan. 2008. The Healing Power of Plants through Oct. 31.

Shiloh Museum, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdaleark.org/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. Open Season through Jan. 19. Ozarks at Play through Dec. 20. 20th Century Quilts through Oct. 27.

Siloam Springs Museum, 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., admission is free. Long Ago School Days in Siloam Springs through Oct. 20.

Halloween
“Monster Twist Party-No Costume, No Candy” at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Community Access Television, 101 W. Rock St. in Fayetteville. 444-3433.

“Outrageous, Awesome Creatures of the Ozarks” Halloween program with Susan Young at 2 p.m. Oct. 27 in Siloam Springs. For ages 6-12 siloamspringsmuseum.com or 524-1011.

Scary Movie night at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; for ages 9-18. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

Haunted Hayride Oct. 27 at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork. arkansasstateparks.com or 761-3325.

Halloween Story time at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Free; preschool ages kids and family. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4370.

23rd annual Goblin Parade at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31 from Frisco Park in Rogers. mainstreetrogers.com or 936-5487.

COMING SOON
Author and chef Anthony Bourdain at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Limited free seating; $35-$110. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4321.

The David Valentin Quintet at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $12-28. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“Smoke on the Mountain” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-20, Oct. 26-27 and at 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$18. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“Voices of Vegas” with impressionist Randy Burch at 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20 at the AUD in Eureka Springs. $ 28. theticketplace.com or 888-855-7823.

10th annual Blake Croxdale Memorial Rendezvous Oct. 20 at Horse Canyon Ranch near Jasper. Demo, slide show, raffle. Raffle benefits Blake Croxdale scholarship fund. $5. Rick@packrat.biz or 521-6340.

Community Yard Sale at 7 a.m. Oct. 20 next to Main Street Bakery in Johnson. Live music, face painting, more. $10 for 10×10 space. Ragen, 442-4919.

“A Classic Evening in Vienna” with the North Arkansas Symphony with Marshall Coid, violin, and Dejan Mladjenovic, viola, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $28-40. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Ozark Blues Society Blues Challenge Oct. 24-25 at George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. ozarkbluessociety.org or 531-3659.

Spookstock 6 Oct. 26-27 at Camp Zoe in Salem, MO. campzoe.com or 573-858-3333.

Mad Hatter’s Ball benefiting the Eureka Springs School of the Arts at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Crescent Hotel, 75 Prospect Ave in Eureka Springs. Dinner, music by Big Un’s, auction. 253-5384.

Solid Blues at 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $24-45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Willie Nelson at 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the City Auditorium in Eureka Springs. $116.50; Robin English opens. ticketbound.com or 800-737-4040.

Accident School Reunion at 11 a.m. Oct. 27 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Third annual Black Tie & Tool Belts Gala benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Benton County at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Live and silent auction; music by Oreo Blue; $75 and up. 273-3638.

Harry James Orchestra at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. $5-$25. 855-9997.

The Snow Dragon at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $8-15. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

OMNI Center for Peace and it NWACC chapter present a book signing and talk with retired Army Colonel Ann Wright, author of “Dissent: Voices of Conscience-Government Insiders Speak Out Against the War in Iraq”, at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Bentonville Public Library at 405 S. Main St. gladystiffay@yahoo.com or 973-9049.

Fifth annual 5×5 Soiree at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Fall Diversity Pride weekend Nov. 2-4 in Eureka Springs. diversitypride.com.

TheatreSquared’s annual gala Nov. 2 at Nadine Baum Studios at 505 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville.  theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

“Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig at 7 p.m. Nov. 2-3, Nov. 8-10 and Nov. 15-17 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers. $9.50-$47. RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.

Shaolin Warriors at 8 p.m. Nov. 2-3 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $22-$34. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“Alladin” at 3 p.m. Nov. 3-4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$18. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Tontitown Reunion and Polenta Smear at 1 p.m. Nov. 4 at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Tontitown. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

The Anonymous 4 – Long Time Traveling at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $20-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Food and Wine Festival Nov. 7-11 in Eureka Springs. eurekafoodandwine.com or 363-9976.