8 Days
All events 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
JOHN NEWMAN: Art opening and reception at 5 p.m. today at the Four Square Fine Art Gallery in Fayetteville. 422-8607.
DANCING WITH THE NWA STARS: 6:30 p.m. today at the Million Air jet hanger at Drake Field in Fayetteville. Benefits Reality Check. $50 and up. realitycheckinc.org.
STRUT FOR A MUTT: 6:30 p.m. today at the Dickson Theater in Fayetteville. Fashion show, music by BoomBox and DJ Shortfuze. Dogs available for adoption. Benefits local animal shelters and Spay Arkansas. $20.
RALPH NADAR will speak at 6:30 p.m. today in Room 102 of Kimpel Hall on the University of Arkansas campus.
OZARK MOUNTAIN ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR: Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Newton County. Free. ozarkmountainartists.com or 870-420-3812.
TWILIGHT ART WALK & SALE: 4 p.m. Friday in Historic Downtown Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.
PINK TRASH BALL: 7 p.m. Friday at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. $25; Benefits the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Music by Ultra Suede. 750-7465.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE: Saturday during the Fayetteville Farmers Market on the downtown square. Displays and speeches. omnicenter.org.
ALICE LYNN GREENWOOD: Artist reception at 4 p.m. Saturday at the White Lotus Salon, 4750 E. Mission Blvd. in Fayetteville. 582-4806.
BIKES, BLUES AND BBQ: Sept. 24-27 in Fayetteville. The Allman Brothers Band headlines. bikesbluesandbbq.org or 527-9993.
Stage & Screen
MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS: Staged by TheatreSquared at 8 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $22. theatresquared.org or 445-6333.
BILOXI BLUES: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sept. 26-27, and 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Rogers Little Theater. $7.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.
HUMAN GIANT COMEDY TROUPE: 10 p.m. Friday at the Arkansas Union Ballroom in Fayetteville. 575-5255.
LA LAGARITIA PODEROSA: 3 p.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“PRIDE”: screens at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Free. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.
Words
POETLUCK: 6:30 p.m. today at Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. Bring a dish to share. writerscolony.org or 253-7444.
TELLERS OF TALES STORYTELLING GROUP: 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.
Music
ROBERT CRAY BAND: 7 p.m. today at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $28-$48. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
PIOTR JANOWSKI VIOLIN RECITAL: 7 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.
MUSIC AND MORE: Noon Saturdays and Sundays at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Effron White: 2 p.m. and Paul Boatright: 3 p.m. Sunday. 253-2586.
TRIBUTE TO BENNY GOODMAN & PEGGY LEE”: 2 p.m. Sunday at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. $5-$25. bentonville.k12.ar.us/arendarts or 254-5161.
Learning
KNITTING WITH ALISON: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang in Fayetteville. $10-$35, for adults. Next month, drawing with Amy. Registration Required. communityimaginationstudio.org or 442-8585.
RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 7 p.m. today at the Shiloh Museum. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.
SALSA LESSONS: 8:30 p.m. Fridays at Deja Vu, 3404 S.E Macy Rd. in Bentonville. Free. dejavubentonville.com or 464-9677.
COLLECTOR’S DAY: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rogers Historical Museum. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.
CPR CLASS: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. $35, registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.
ARKANSAS ARCHEOLOGY KOKOCI CHAPTER: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Arkansas Archaeological Survey, 2475 N. Hatch Ave. in Fayetteville. May Suter will speak on UA Museum Collection. Free. 575-6291.
GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the clubhouse two miles north on Arkansas 43 in Siloam Springs. 918-422-5867.
MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. 521-4069.
CPR FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Jones Center. Free; Registration required. jonesnet.org 750-6550.
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM: Hosted by the Sierra Club at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at UA Law School Courtroom in Fayetteville. 879-1620.
DARLENE CHRISTOPHERSON: Speaks at QUILT at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Holiday Inn in Springdale. $20
HAND QUILTING: 9 a.m. Sept. 26, and Hand Appliqué 9 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Jones Center in Springdale. $35 per workshop, registration required. quiltguildnwa.org or 549-8230.
Mind, Body, Spirit
JONES CENTER HEALTH FAIR: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Jones Center in Springdale. 756-8090, ext. 518.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 422-6526.
A COURSE IN MIRACLES: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville. unityfay.org or 442-0680.
DHARMA TALK: 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. tcia.com or 587-8920.
STILL MIND MEDITATION: 9 p.m. Sundays at the School of Metaphysics in Fayetteville. som.org or 527-6804.
Outdoors
SIERRA CLUB: 7 p.m. today at US Pizza in Fayetteville. 879-1620.
ROGERS ORGANIC GARDEN CLUB: 7 p.m. today at Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers. 631-2945.
RAZORBACKS VS. ALABAMA: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Fayetteville. On ABC. arkansasrazorbacks.com.
NWA HORSESHOE PITCHING: 5 p.m. Mondays at Walker Park in Fayetteville. 871-3724.
SCOOTER CLUB: 6 p.m. Mondays at Arsaga’s on Gregg in Fayetteville. myspace.com/fayettevillescooterclub or 313-0311.
FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Nov. 17 on the Fayetteville Square. EVENING MARKET: 4 p.m. Thursday nights at the Mill District at School Avenue and Sixth Street. fayettevillefarmersmarket.org or 236-2910.
ROGERS FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays through Oct. 4 at Frisco Park. 936-5487.
SPRINGDALE’S FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the Jones Center for Families through Oct. 751-3352.
Minor Matters
PIRATE ART: 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $5. Talk like a Pirate at 2 p.m. Saturday. $10. communityimaginationstudio.org or 442-8585.
“BRISINGER” RELEASE PARTY: 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For teens; prizes and refreshments. Registration required. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.
ARTBOOK TEEN TALK: “The Red Badge of Courage” at noon Tuesday at Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville. For teens. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH STORY TIME: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Spanish/English story time for ages 3 to 6. Oct. 1: UA students read; Oct. 8: Ana Cecilia Vasquez of Noticias Libres reads; Oct. 15: Cecilia Grossberger reads. faylib.org or 856-7170.
Seniors
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR: 8 a.m. Sept. 25 at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Free admission and lunch. schmiedingcenter.org or 876-2335.
Auditions, Call for Volunteers, Entries
AUDITIONS: “You Can’t Take It With You” at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.
AUDITIONS: “Christmas Carol High School” at 1 p.m. Sept. 27 and 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at Arts Live Theatre, 1378 N. College in Fayetteville. For ages 7 to 18. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
ENTRIES: Great Arkansas Clean Up poster contest accepted through Nov. 1. For K-5 students. KeepArkansasBeautiful.com, shirrel@uark.edu or 501-671-2288.
SONGWRITING ENTRIES: Accepted until Nov. 8 for the Ozark Folk Festival. ozarkfolkfestival.com or 888-855-7823.
Art
ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY, Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.
ARSAGA’S, 1582 Crossover, Ste. 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Encaustic/Mixed Media by Cindy Arsaga through September.
ARSAGA’S, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557. Paintings by Janell Gossage through September.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Ozark Pastel Society through Friday.
CITIZENS BANK GALLERY, 116 E. Buchanan, Prairie Grove. 846-0899. Contemporary ceramics, sculpture, paintings, photography and more.
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 through today.
FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY,112 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607. Works by John Newman through Oct. 11.
HEARTWOOD GALLERY, An Artists’ Collective. 428 S. Government St., Fayetteville. 444-0888. Jewelry, pottery, glass, handmade books, textiles, sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, mixed media, music CDs, wood turnings. More than 30 local artists.
OZARK GLASSWORKS, GALLERY & SCHOOL, 675 E Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville. 387-6773.
OZARK NATURAL FOODS, 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. 521-7558. Paintings by Mary Harris Cutting/ White Winged Wolf Woman through September.
RICHLAND NURSERY AND ART GALLERY, Hwy 23 South, Huntsville. 738-5305. Madison County Art Exhibit through Oct. 15.
TEATRO SCARPINO, 329 N. West Ave. in Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772. Oil paintings by Nathan Beatty through September.
TERRA STUDIOS, 12103 Hazel Valley Road, Durham. terrastudios.com or 643-3314. Home of the original Bluebird of Happiness. Works by regional artists. Coffeehouse, art park, classes and demonstrations.
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, hiking trail, Civil War museum and bookstore.
PEEL MANSION MUSEUM, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville. 273-9664. 1875 Italianate mansion with historic gardens.
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. 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.
SHILOH MUSEUM, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdaleark.org/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM, 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011. Arrowheads, spear points, knives and drills found near Siloam Springs through Oct. 29.
Coming Soon
FINDER’S KEEPERS: 1 p.m. Sept 26 at the Rogers Historical Museum Annex. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.
CHARITY CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. $75. Auction and social event. Benefits Arkansas Crisis Center and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. 263-9598.
FALL PLANT SALE: 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
SELF PUBLISHING: Workshop with Velda Brotherton at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Ozark Folkways south of Winslow. Registration and a laptop required. $50. 634-3791.
BAD COMPANY’S COMIN: at 9 p.m. Sept. 27 at Eureka Springs Live Underground, 35 N. Main in Eureka Springs. By Little Rock’s adult comedy troupe Red Octopus. $10. 253-7050.
MUFARO’S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS: 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$16. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
COMEDIAN BRIAN POSEHN: 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Arkansas Union Ballroom in Fayetteville. 575-5255.
COALESSENCE FESTIVAL: Oct. 3-5 at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs. Music, consciousness, workshops, concessions, and more. Featured speaker theoretical physicist Dr. Fred Alan Wolf of “What the Bleep Do We Know!” at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 4. coalessencefest.com.
BRUCE HORNSBY, RICKY SKAGGS: at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $20-$95. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.
GREEN BEAN BALL: 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at One East Square Plaza in Fayetteville. Music by Greasy Greens. Auction benefits Sustainable Science Fair Scholarship Program and Sustainable NWA. $15; Kids free with an adult. twistofgreen.org or 846-5241.
FALL FESTIVAL: Oct. 4 in the Rogers Historic District. Hay rides, plants sales, build a scarecrow contest. mainstreetrogers.com or 936-5487.
TWIST OF GREEN FESTIVAL: 7 a.m. Oct. 4-5 on the Fayetteville Square. To increase awareness for green living. twistofgreen.org or 846-5241.
ART BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR: 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Green Door in Evelyn Hills Shopping Center in Fayetteville. Art by Rhonda Butler, Liz Prados-Cantwell, Cate McCoy, Charlene Schubert, Melanie Norman, Brian N. Chism and Marcella Thompson. 575-0111.
CROSS WALK SAFETY AWARENESS DAY: Oct. 8 in Fayetteville.
CHEFS IN THE GARDEN: 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. $35-$45. Chef Bruno Wehren and other local chefs. Music by Ultrasuede. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.
OUACHITA ART TRAILS STUDIO TOUR: 9 a.m. Oct. 10-12 in Mena. Self guided studio tours with area artists. Free; registration required. ouachitaarttrails.com or 394-3880.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS GRID IRON SHOW: 7 p.m. Oct. 10-11 at Rogers Little Theatre. $25. Benefits Society of Professional Journalists projects, American Association of University Women scholarships and the Rogers Little Theatre. See local journalists spoofing this year’s newsmakers, and themselves, in sketch and song. nwagridiron.com or 422-8207.
SHAKESPEARE’S “CYMBELINE”: 8 p.m. Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 15-18, and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 and Oct. 19 at the University Theatre, 228 Fine Arts Center in Fayetteville. Directed by Mavourneen Dwyer. Free-$14. 575-4752.
TOUR DE CURE: Oct. 11 at the Shoppes at Pinnacle in Rogers. 20, 50, 100 mile rides; 5K run/walk; Half Marathon. diabetes.org/tour or 800-342-2383.
MUSE GALLERY & COFFEE HOUSE GRAND OPENING: 10 a.m. Oct. 11 at Terra Studios, 12103 Hazel Valley Rd. in Durham. Local and regional artists, musicians, chef and bakers. terrastudios.com or 643-3314.
AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks. $25-$35. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“PRESERVATION, RESTORATION & RENOVATION”: 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Siloam Springs Museum, 112 N. Maxwell St. With Master Conservator, Rick Parker. 524-4011.
COSTUME AND CLOTHING SALE: 9 a.m. Oct. 18 at Arts Live Theatre, 1378 N. College in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center in Fayetteville. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.
SORRY THE BRIDGE IS OUT, YOU’LL HAVE TO STAY THE NIGHT: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1, and 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Bella Vista Library, 11 Dickens Place. Games, drawings, storytelling, crafts and costume contest. Candy and light refreshments. bellavistapoa.com or 855-5073.
FALL FESTIVAL: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26 the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 116.
GOBLIN PARADE: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31 from Frisco Park in Rogers. mainstreetrogers.com or 936-5487.
