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.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Santa in the Park,  Friday at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. eurekaspringschamber.com or 800-6EUREKA.

Holiday Open House at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St. in Rogers. Entertainment, crafts, refreshments and more. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

Pets with Santa Nov. 29 on the Square in Fayetteville. $15; benefits the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. fayettevillear.com/chamber or 521-1791.

Christmas parade at dusk Nov. 30 in downtown Eureka Springs. eurekaspringschamber.com or 800-6EUREKA.

Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Fair with over 35 vendors, at 9 a.m. Dec. 1 at the Farmington High School Commons. Free. 266-1864.

Holiday Open House at 3 p.m. Dec. 1, followed by Christmas Parade at 5 p.m., at the Siloam Springs Museum, 112 N. Maxwell St. siloamspringsmuseum.com or 524-1011.

Classical Youth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. $7-$22. classicalballetacademy.net or  464-0150.

“A Celtic Christmas” with the Mithril Celtic Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St. in Fort Smith. $13-$27. FortSmithSymphony.org or 452-7575.

Handel’s “Messiah” at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $10-$20. Also “Sing-A-Long Messiah” at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. $8-$12. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Holiday Open House at the Shiloh Museum featuring booksigning and slide show by Tim Ernst, Sons of Confederate Veterans portraying Christmas of 1863 at the log cabin, Dec. 2 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

ACO Chorale Holiday in Music at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$15. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Dark Star Visuals, Dragon’s Lair, Heartwood Gallery, Nightbird Books and Something Urban present “A Progressive Shopping Party” with limousine service between the stores from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Fayetteville.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$18. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Music on the Mountain: “Spirit of Christmas” concert with jazz saxophonist Grady Nichols at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Clapp Auditorium at Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center in Fayetteville. $30. 736-2709.

“Old Fashioned Christmas” with the Ozarks Chorale Dec. 8 at The Auditorium in Eureka Springs. ozarkschorale.com

“Christmas at the Movies” with the North Arkansas Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the University of Arknasas Fine Arts Concert Hall in Fayetteville. $28-$40. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“Home for the Holidays” concert Dec. 14 at The Auditorium in Eureka Springs. theaud.org

John Two-Hawks Holiday concert Dec. 15 at The Auditorium in Eureka Springs. johntwohawks.com or 253-5826.

Arkansas Winds: A Musical Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$15. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Pat Boone Christmas Show at 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main in Alma. $30-$40. almapac.org or 632-2129.

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” at 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main in Alma. $22-$40. almapac.org or 632-2129.

The Cate Brothers Band at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 in at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in downtown Fayetteville. $20 and up; room and dinner packages also available. georgesmajesticlounge.com or 527-6618.

First Night Fayetteville, “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun” at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 in downtown Fayetteville. Trout Fishing in America, Chase Missy, Effron White, Big Un’s, Toucan Jam, Nick Masullo, Emily Kaitz, Still on the Hill, Ozone Players, Claudia Burson Trio, Hot Shot Karate. Magicians, Shaky Bugs, jugglers, puppeteers, face painters, belly dancers. $5-$10. firstnightfayetteville.org or 443-4797.

STAGE & SCREEN
“Two Weeks” starring Sally Field, Ben Chaplin and Tom Cavanagh, at 7 p.m. Friday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol by Tom Mula at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios at 505 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville. For ages 10 and older. theatresquared.org or 571-2728.

Family Flicks: “Remember the Titans” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; Next week: “What a Girl Wants”. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

OMNI Center Video Underground presents “The Corporation” at 7 p.m. Sunday at United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. Free. omni-vu-films.blogspot.com or 575-6302.

WORDS
Panelists Adelaide Adamson, Claire Detels, Tom Kennedy, Leonard Schulte, and Doug Thompson will discuss Naomi Wolf’s “The End of America: A Citizen’s Call to Action” with Dick Bennett as moderator at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. Free. omnicenter.org or 442-4600.

MUSIC
Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Josh Fugit alto saxophone recital at 6 p.m. and Whitney Adams oboe recital at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

UA Percussion Ensemble concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

UA Percussion studio recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

U of A Saxophone Ensemble recital at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

LEARNING
Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable at 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Ozark Wireless Society at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Tai Chi, level II with Barbara Peterson at 10 a.m. Saturday and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. $95. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

Amateur Radio Klub of the Arkansas Northwest at 7 p.m. Monday at the Arkansas Air Museum in Fayetteville. arkan.us

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

Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at their clubhouse 2 miles north on Arkansas Hwy. 43 in Siloam Springs. (918)422-5867.

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

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Giving of Thanks celebration with poetry, dance, prayer and potluck dinner, at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wattle Hollow near Devil’s Den. wattlehollow.com or 225-2381.

Raw Foods Potluck at 6 p.m. Saturday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

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
UA Razorbacks play LSU at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Baton Rogue. Broadcast on CBS.

Arkansas Canoe Club Northwest Chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Picasso’s Pizza, Arkansas Hwy. 16 West. 263-1420.

Sierra Club Ozark Headwaters Group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Powerhouse Seafood, 112 N University Ave. in Fayetteville. 571-3005.

MINOR MATTERS
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.

Library Lions at noon Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. For students in 6th -9th grade. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Wizard School workshop at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the School of Metaphysics, 236 E. South in Fayetteville. $15, reservations required. Ages 8-14, space limited, includes wizard tools, toys and a snack. som.org or 527-6804.

Teen Anime Club at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

SENIORS
Twilight Blenders at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. Free. 571-2920.

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.

Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. $2-$5. 571-2920.

Bingo at 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Ceramics at 9 a.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Newcomers Bridge at 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Sophisticated Ladies Tap and Jazz classes Mondays and Wednesdays at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. 876-1324.

Acrylic Painting at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Blood Pressure check up at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Line Dancing at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 109.

Lift exercise at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. With Melissa Powers. 571-2920.

AUDITIONS, CALL FOR ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS
Entries for the 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.

Auditions for “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.

ART EXHIBITS
Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Watercolors by Cedar J. Kindy through Dec. 2.

Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville, 444-6557. Paintings by John Fitzgibbon through November.

Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artcenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. 13th Annual Artist’s of NWA Fall Regional Art Exhibition through Dec. 13.

The Common Grounds, 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 442-3515. Rhonda Jones, Sarah Creasman, Elise Taylor and Amber Lawson through December.

Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. “Thoreau’s Waldon: A Journey in Photographs” by Scot Miller through Sunday.

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

Frameworks 645, 645 W. Dickson, Fayetteville. 443-1692. Drawings and paintings by Nanci Ballew through December.

Fusion Fine Arts Gallery, 109 N. Main St., Bentonville. 273-9278. Erika Nelson through November

Mullins Library, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. 575-6702. “Blues in Arkansas and the Ozark Region” through Nov. 30.

The Perk, 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375. “H20 Color” by Paulene Reed, Steve Holst, Marcia Donley, Carlie Alison, Amy Edie and Cheryll Anderson through Nov. 30.

University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery, Fayetteville. 575-7987. “The 85th ADC Awards Exhibition” Monday throug Dec. 20.

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.

Julie Wait Designs Art Gallery, 318 S. First St., Rogers. 631-8706.

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. villageartclub.org or 273-1798.

MUSEUMS
Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce Streets, Little Rock. arkarts.com or (501)372-4000. “Arkansas Pastel Society” through Dec. 2. “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World” through Sunday.

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. “Oklahoma Moderne: The Art and Design of Olinka Hrdy” through Jan. 13.

Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Down a Lazy River: Float Fishing on the White River” through Dec. 2008. “Discovering the Bluff Dwellers” through Sept 2008. “That’s Entertainment: From Vaudeville to Cable TV” through Jan. 2008.

Shiloh Museum, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdaleark.org/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Tech-Knowledge-Gee!” through June 8. “Open Season” through Jan. 19. “Ozarks at Play” through Dec. 20.

Siloam Springs Museum, 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011. “Primitive Tools of Arkansas” through Feb. 2.

COMING SOON
Finders Keepers at 1 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Rogers Historical Museum Annex, 120 W. Poplar in Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

Musical adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” at 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 at NWACC’s White Auditorium in Rogers. For all ages.$6-$8. 619-4228.

Fayetteville Public Library’s Star Party for Teens at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Fayetteville High School Baseball Field behind the School Administration Building at 1000 Stone St. Dress warmly; hot beverages provied. 571-222, ext. 4324.

Friends of the Library Silent Auction and Book sale at 9 a.m. Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4340.

St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Charity Ball and Auction at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Live and silent auctions, music and dinner. Black Tie; $125. 936-2934.

NWA American Red Cross Taste of the World at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Uark Bowl on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Music by The Odds and food from several NWA restaurants. $35. nwarkansasredcross.org or 306-4688.

“Why is This Happening to Me Again” with author Michael Ryce at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-6 at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. Free. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

Computers for Beginners, Part I at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 and Part II at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

BookTalk@Night: “Faubus” by Roy Reed at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Benefit for Baby Eleanor, who has retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer, at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $10; Silent auction. Food by Greenhouse Grille; Music by Mark Bilyeu of Big Smith, Mountain of Venus, Joseph Isreal, Charliehorse, DJ Hod-I Tiffany Christopher, and Speakeasy. 444-8909.

Holiday Cart Art for Teens at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

“Self Care: Still Crucial, Still Boring…” with Susan Drouilhet, life and business coach, at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Cafe of Life, 778 Happy Hollow Rd. in Fayetteville. Free. newparadigmscoaching.com or 443-1379.

Spiritual Australian Didgeridoo workshp with sound therapist Phil Jones at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

Tea, featuring music by US District Judge Jimm Hendren and Janell Hendren Edwards, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Bella Vista Community Church. $10; benefits local community projects. 855-3108 or 855-1126.

Silver Tea Party benefiting the Carroll County Habitat For Humanity at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Crystal Dining Room at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org or 253-7333.

Circles, Trees and Triangles at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. For K-5th. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Quilters United in Learning Togethers: “Fast And Furious” with Pat Coppola at 6:30  p.m. Dec. 6 at the Holiday Inn in Springdale. quiltguildnwa.org or 273-7153.

“Annie Get Your Gun” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 8 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main in Alma. $5-$15. almapac.org or 632-2129.

Ebony Fashion Fair “Glam Odyssey: A Fashion Journey Into Bliss & Beyond” at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Rogers. $21 and up. 283-8312.

Second Saturday Christmas crafts program at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Rogers Historical Museum Annex, 120 W. Poplar in Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

Writing exercise for seasoned and emerging writers with June Jefferson at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, North Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Bring paper and pen. 790-2588 or jjeferson@arkansasusa.com

Classics for Kids at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Celebrate Hanukkah at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

OMNI Center Video Underground presents “Who Shot My Brother” at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. Free. omni-vu-films.blogspot.com or 575-6302.

BookTalk: “The Polish Officer” by Alan Furst at 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Teen Anime Club: Holiday Crafts at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

“Find it and Fund It” at 10 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Harmonia Dec. 12 at Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., No. 103 in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Gingerbread House decorating at 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.