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

A CHAIR AFFAIR, a Lifestyles fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. today at the Peel Mansion in Bentonville. Live and silent auctions of chairs designed and donated by local celebrities, business people and artists. $30. 521-3581
MAY FESTIVAL OF ARTS today through June 1 in Eureka Springs. Books in Bloom Sunday, Kinky Friedman May 10,  White Street Studio Walk May 16, Art in the Park May 17, Kids+Art=Fun May 18, Bobby Maveric, magician and comedian May 23-26 and The Art Car & Skateboard Festival May 23-26,  Gallery stroll, artist’s demonstrations, receptions and openings at 6 p.m. Saturdays through May 24. Spring Art, Yard Art, Kids Art Cars. EurekaSprings.Org or 253-2586.
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER casino night fundraiser for NWA Crisis Center at 7 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Town Center. $75; cocktail or “James Bond” attire. 263-9598.

DOGWOOD WALK fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Ozarks at 9 a.m. Saturday at Gulley Park, 1850 E. Township St. in Fayetteville. Contests and prizes. 444-7387.

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY hosted by the OMNI Center at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple in Fayetteville. 442-4600.

ART AMISS 8 multi medea art event at 5 p.m. May 8 at the Dickson Street Theater and Ozark Smokehouse Garden Room. $5.

STAGE & SCREEN

ROBERT FORD’S “My Father’s War” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and May 8-10, 15-17, and at 2 p.m. Sunday May 11, and 18 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios at 505 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville. For adult audiences. theatresquared.org or 571-2728.

WORDS
MARGARET BOLSTERLI reading and reception at 6 p.m. today at Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., No. 103 in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

CRIMES AND CLUES bookclub will discuss “Whose Body” at 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN, NWA Branch at 11 a.m. Friday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. 925-7739.

JERRY HOGAN will present a program on the history of the Arkansas-Missouri Baseball League at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

SCULPTOR ANITA HUFFINGTON will sign copies of her new book at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

BOOKS IN BLOOM: A Garden Party Celebration for Writers and Readers at noon Sunday at the 1886 Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. With authors Michael Palmer, J.A. Jance, Stephen R. Donaldson, Carolyn Hart, Donald Harington, Grif Stockley, Robert Randisi, Andrea Hollander Budy, Time Ernst, Carla McCafferty, Radine Trees Nehring and others. BooksInBloom.org or 253-8754.

OMNI OPEN MIC FOR PEACE at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., No. 103 in Fayetteville. Space limited; Donna Stjerna and Kelly Mulhollan host. nightbirdbooks.com or 582-2291.

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.

ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHT’S WORKSHOP at 6 p.m. Mondays at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Free; doesn’t meet 2nd Monday of the month. faylib.org or 582-4448.

BOOKTALK@NIGHT book club will discuss “Shoeless Joe” at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

MUSIC

KANSAS CLARINET QUARTET at 7 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at 8 p.m. today at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $1-$10. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

PICKIN’ IN THE PARK at 6 p.m. Saturday in Frisco Park in Rogers. mainstreetrogers.com or 936-5487.

BRENTWOOD BLUEGRASS at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Brentwood Community Building. $3. 839-2119.

ACO YOUTH CHOIR spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$15. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

SUNDAY JAZZ AT NATURE’S WATER, featuring the Nathan McLeod Quartet, at 7 p.m. Sunday at 275 Huntsville Rd. in Fayetteville. $8. 582-2393.

ER-GENE KAHNG violin recital at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fort Smith River Park. Get free tickets at Cox offices or Arvest locations. 782-3410.

LUKE HUBBARD viola recital at 7 p.m. May 8 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

LEARNING HISPANIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION OF ARKANSAS CONFERENCE: Citizenship: Reaching for the American Dream with Alfonso Aguilar, Chief of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Office of Citizenship at 9 a.m. Friday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Registration required. hwoa.org or 751-9494.

CLAY WORKSHOPS: Handbuilding with Kelley Wilks at 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Thursdays, and Wheel Throwing with David Johnson at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Flat Rock Clay, 2002 S. School St., Fayetteville. flatrockclay.com or 521-3181.
GREENDRINKS at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Smiling Jack’s, 262 N. School Ave. in Fayetteville. An opportunity to talk about how to create a “greener” local environment and economy. 225-2077.

HEARTSAVER FIRST AID at 9 a.m. May 8 at the Jones Center, 610 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Pre-registration required. jonesnet.org 750-6550.

HAND-BUILDING CLAY CLASS at 7 p.m. Thursdays through May 26 at the Citizens Bank Gallery, 116 E. Buchanan, in Prairie Grove. $90 per month; for adults. 846-0899.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

RITUAL and Mindfulness with Ben Worth and Kate Guendling Wednesday through May 10 at One Safe Place in Siloam Springs. $35-$90; includes meals and lodging. unityfay.org or 442-0680.
DIABETIC “Foot Care Workshop” at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. Free. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

EXPLORE UNIVERSAL CONNECTIONS at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 901 W. Cleveland St. in Fayetteville. Portions of Michael Dowd’s films followed by discussion. 839-3238.

LIVING WITH LOW VISION at 10:30 a.m. May 8 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. Free. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION and spiritual support at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center, 1949 N. Green Acres Road, in Fayetteville. 422-6526.

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.

OUTDOORS

BIRDERS’ WEEKEND Saturday and Sunday at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork. Free. arkansasstateparks.com or 761-3325.
FAYETTEVILLE SCOOTER CLUB at 6 p.m. Mondays at Arsaga’s Gregg, 2418 N. Gregg Ave. in Fayetteville. myspace.com/fayettevillescooterclub or 313-0311.

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on the Fayetteville Square. 3 Penny Acre plays at Jammin Java during Saturday morning market.  fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.

MINOR MATTERS

SUMMER READING CLUB sign up begins today at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Program starts June 7. faylib.org or 571-2222.

DIA DE LOS NINOS at 4 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. For children and families. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4370.

X-BOX GAME NIGHT at 7 p.m. Friday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; for ages 9-12. Next week: SIDEWALK ART. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 117.

YOUTHCAN!’S FAMILY DAY at 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Free; no pre-registration. communityimaginationstudio.org or 442-8585.

FAMILY PLAY at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. Music by Divine Intervention. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

POOL, FOOSBALL & PING PONG 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, ext. 214.
FRISBEE GOLF at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; for ages 9-12. Next week: SANDPIT VOLLEYBALL. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 117.

MULTIMEDIA ART CLASSES at 3:30 p.m. Mondays through May at the Citizens Bank Gallery, 116 E. Buchanan, in Prairie Grove. $90 per month, includes snack and materials. 846-0899.

FUN MUD at 3:45 p.m. Monday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $50-$55; 4-sessions. For K-5th. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
ART CLUB at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $45-$50; 4-sessions. For K-5th. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

KAROKE 4 Kids at 4 p.m. May 8 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required; free; for grades K-5th. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4370.

SENIORS

SENIOR GAMES Friday at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. 571-2920.

SHADOW CREEK DANCE Saturday at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. 571-2920.

MOVIE & LUNCH: “The Mummy” at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 109.

AUDITIONS, CALL FOR ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS
AUDITIONS for “My Fair Lady” at 7 p.m. June 9-10 at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.

ART

ARSAGA’S, 1582 Crossover, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Watercolors by Dan Kerlin through May.

ARSAGA’S, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557. Acrylics by Temple Moore through May.

ART EMPORIUM, 2914 N. College, Fayetteville. 521-4141.

ARTFUL SPACES, 266 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 582-5554.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org 751-5441. “Double Vision” by Judi Harrison & Tanya Knudsen and “Works by Monta Black Philpot” Friday through May 31.

DDP GALLERY, 7 E. Mountain St. Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001. Sculpture by Mike Davis and Paintings by Duane Gardner through May 10.

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

FLAT ROCK STUDIO, 2002 S. School St. Fayetteville. flatrockclay.com or 521-3181.

FUSION FINE ARTS GALLERY, 109 N. Main St., Bentonville. fusionartcenter.com or 273-9278.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY-An Artists Collective. 428 S. Government St., Fayetteville. 444-0888.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS, 318 S. First St., Rogers. juliewaitdesigns.com or 631-8706.

POOR RICHARD’S ART & THE RABBITS LAIR, 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

STUDIO 62, 335 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs. 363-9209. “Art as Prayer” today through May 31.

TERRA STUDIOS, 12103 Hazel Valley Road, Durham. 643-3314.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY, Fayetteville. 575-7987. Senior Art Exhibit Monday through May 9. Works by Jason Barnes and Shane Richey through today.

WISHING SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS GALLERY, 8862 W. McNelly Road, Bella Vista. villageartclub.org or 273-1798.

MUSEUMS

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM, Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.

ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER, Ninth and Commerce Streets, Little Rock. arkarts.com or (501)372-4000. “Senior Exhibition: Little Rock Parkview Arts & Science Magnet School” today through May 30. “Jean Flint: Interior Forms” 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.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Virgil Lovelace and Life on the Farm” through August 2009. “Down a Lazy River: Float Fishing on the White River” through Dec. 2008. “Discovering the Bluff Dwellers” through Sept. 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. “Following the Crop” through August 23. “Play Ball!” through July 26. “Tech-Knowledge-Gee!” through June 8.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM, 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011.

COMING SOON

OZARK ART ALLIANCE show and auction at 7 p.m. May 9 at The OPO at Urban Table, 1 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. Benefits Holcomb Elementary School art and music programs. Paint area for kids; Music by Qland, Jacob Enwood, Velcroe Moonshoe and Jackson Jennings; Acoustic sets at 8 p.m. $10, kids free with adult; 18+ only after 10 p.m. 409-3962.

GREASE! at 7 p.m. May 9-10 and at 2 p.m. May 10-11 at the Continuing Education Auditorium, 2 E. Center St. in Fayetteville. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

“YOU CAN LEAD A POLITICIAN TO WATER But You Can’t Make Him Drink” with Kinky Friedman and Little Jewford May 10 at The AUD in Eureka Springs. Reception and book signing follow at The Gem. $40. theaud.org or 253-7788.

RADIOACTIVE BLAST! at 10 a.m. May 10 at the Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St. in Rogers. Fifties fun, food, and music. Opening of “The Life Atomic: Growing Up in the Shadow of the A-Bomb”. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

OMNI CENTERS MOTHERS DAY Peace Luncheon with speaker Michelle Davis at 1 p.m. May 10 at Joe’s Bistro, 3061 N. College in Fayetteville. Reservations requested. mothersdaypeachlunch.blogspot.com or 444-6466

REVOLUTION, A Tribute to the Beatles, at 2 p.m. May 11 at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. $5-$25. 855-9997.

OMNI Center Panel forum “The Three Trillion Dollar War” by Joseph Stiglitz and Linda Bilmes at 4 p.m. May 16 at United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. Panelists are Claire Detels, Van Brock and Gary Gray. Free. omnicenter.org or 442-4600.

EVERYONE CAN SING Community Choir Sing and Concert  at 7 p.m. May 17 at First United Presbyterian Church, 695 Calvin St. in Fayetteville. Songs from many cultures arranged in four-part harmony, with special guests John Two-Hawks and Susan Shore. $10 donation, children free. Benefits Heifer International. Nancy Cooper Maier at ncmaier@cox.net or 521-5678.

RECONSTRUCTION ART WALK with Farmers Market at 7 a.m., and Opening Reception at 7 p.m. May 17 at Crystal Bridges at the Massey in Downtown Bentonville. crystalbridges.org.

“ARKANSAS BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS” author Lori Spencer at noon May 21 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. Free; bring a sack lunch. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

AIRING OF THE QUILTS May 22 at 3302 Perry Rd. in Rogers. quiltguildnwa.org or 273-7153.