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, 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

LPGA P&G BEAUTY NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP: Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers. PGBeautyChampionship.com.

LIVING IT GREEN EXPO and ART & FOOD FESTIVAL: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. Fine art, food, music and more. 899-6294. See Highlights.

OKTOBERFEST: 5-10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the municipal parking lot on Dickson Street and West Avenue in Fayetteville. Brat cooking contest, home brew competition, barrel races, music and more. dicksonstoktoberfest.com or 800-766-4626.

TIRED IRON OF THE OZARKS: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 13302 Taylor Orchard Road in Gentry. Antique tractor and engine show with sawmilling, blacksmithing tractor pulls and more. Free. tiredironoftheozarks.org or 524-0450.

ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE FESTIVAL: Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Eureka Springs. eurekaspringschamber.com or 800-638-7352.

LISA BAUER, NATHAN BEATTY AND DEBI GRIMM ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Ultra Studios on the corner of Archibald Yell Boulevard and South School Avenue in Fayetteville.

HOT AIR BALLOON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE: 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the First National Bank Soccer Complex, 202 Old Stonewall Road in Harrison. Tethered rides offered Friday for $3. Hare & Hounds race Saturday. Free. harrison-chamber.com or 870-741-2659.

SMALL HANDS, BIG DREAMS: 7-11 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Town Center. Benefits the Children’s Safety Center. $50. 872-6183.

OZARK QUILT FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. Music by Shout LuLu. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

QUEEN WILHELMINA HAMFEST: Saturday and Sunday in Mena. Weekend celebrating amatuer radio broadcasting. BBQ, VE testing for licensing and more. qwha.org or 501-682-7606.

GRAPE CRUSH FESTIVAL: Saturday at Keels Creek Winery and Art Gallery in Eureka Springs. keelscreek.com or 253-9463.

ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP GRAPE STOMP & COWIE WINE FEST: Saturday at Cowie Wine Cellars in Carbon City. cowiewinecellars.com or 963-3990.

WOODCARVERS JAMBOREE: Saturday and Sunday at the Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs. Free to spectators. wudcrver@cox.net or 918-251-8734.

POLO IN THE OZARKS: 4 p.m. Saturday at the Buell Farm east of Fayetteville on Arkansas 45 in the Polo Country Estates. Polo match, tailgating, dinner and dancing. Benefits Life Styles Inc.  422-7221.

ADULT ARTIST COMPETITION ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Center for Art & Education, 104 N. 13th St. in Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.

Stage & Screen

“FRESH, THE MOVIE”: 6 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Community businesses and farms re-inventing the food system by going local and organic. Free. freshthemovie.com, faylib.org or 856-7000.

“COMPLEAT WRKS OF WLLM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)”: 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and Sept. 17-19, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Sept. 19-20 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $10-$22. theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

“COOK COUNTY”: 8 p.m. today at the Continuing Education Auditorium on the Square in Fayetteville. Award-winning indie-film about three generations of crystal meth addicts. For adult audiences. Q&A with writer/director David Pomes. $8. cookcountymovie.com.

DINNER & A MOVIE: 7 p.m. Friday at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $25-$45, includes dinner, movie and popcorn. uarkballroom.com or 582-0400.

“THE GLASS MENAGERIE”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Sept. 18-19, and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. Pre-show dinner Sept. 11-12. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: 6:30 p.m. Monday at the UA Global Campus, 2 E. Center St. in Fayetteville. fayettevillebanff.com.

Words

GALLERY TALK: Noon today at the Fayetteville Underground Gallery, East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St. in Fayetteville. With Kelley Hatfield Wilks. BYO sack lunch. fayettevilleunderground.com or 422-8607.

READING A WORK OF ART: 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Architects Marlon Blackwell and Murry Smart, UA communications professor Lisa Carrigan, art historian Jane Dini and Shiloh Museum director Allyn Lord discuss pieces provided by Crystal Bridges. Free. faylib.org or 856-7250.

OZARK WRITERS LIVE: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Robert Ford, Daniel Woodrell, Vivian Schilling, Miller Williams, Geoffrey Brock and Nancy Saunders. Free. faylib.org or 856-7250.

BOOKTALK: 1 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

BOOKTALK@NIGHT: 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

MYSTERY OF THE TREES: Noon Wednesday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With Don Wells. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

POETLUCK: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. Bring a dish to share. writerscolony.org or 253-7444.

Music

KING OF THE BLUES GUITAR COMPETITION: Today at Guitar Center in Fayetteville. Final round of local competition; winner moves on to district competition in Dallas. guitarcenter.com/kingoftheblues.

CELESTE JOHNSON OBOE RECITAL: 8 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

MOUNT SEQUOYAH SONGWRITER WORKSHOP: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mount Sequoyah Conference & Retreat Center in Fayetteville. Workshops with Shane Adkins, Steve Smith and Jonathan Story. Performance by Shane Adkins 7 p.m. Saturday. $10 concert tickets; $25 per workshop. mountsequoyah.org or 800-760-8126.

DEBORAH LYNN COLE: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista. Selections from Gershwin, Bernstein and Strauss with accompanist Dr. Linda Beckman. 855-1158.

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED: 6 p.m. Saturday at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. With Lucero, Jonathan Tyler and Northern Lights. $25. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

FRED EAGLESMITH: 7 p.m. Saturday at the Dickson Theater in Fayetteville. Benefits the Arkansas Support Network’s KidsClub program. $25-$30. 756-5026.

NWA SACRED HARP SINGERS: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

OZARK MOUNTAINS BRITISH BRASS BAND: 2 p.m. Sunday at The AUD in Eureka Springs. Free. David Hodge conducting. 253-7333.

JAMES COCKMAN: 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the White Auditorium at NWACC. Piano selections from Mozart, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Mussorgsky and Debussy. Free. 619-4311.

JAMES GREESON GUITAR RECITAL: 3 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

DIRK AMREIN TROMBONE RECITAL: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

DAVID GARRETT: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

ARSAGA’S SONGWRITER”S CIRCLE: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Arsaga’s on Crossover Road in Fayetteville. arsagas.com or 527-0690.

Learning

RESUME REVIEW: 5:30 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Ellen Bruce. Free; first and second Thursdays. faylib.org or 856-7250.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1101 McCollum Road in Bentonville. 72-hour starter kits, door prizes and more. nwapreparednessfair.com.

LIFE DRAWING: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Fayetteville. With Nanci Bellew; 10 sessions. $6-$50. Models needed. 575-0594.

COOKING IN THE GARDEN: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Demonstration and Tasting. Also Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: 2 p.m. Sunday at the Headquarters House on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. rootsweb.com/~arwcags.

BENTONVILLE SABBATH SCHOOL: 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Compton Gardens Conference Centre, 312 N. Main in Bentonville. With Monte Harris. 273-9664.

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Western Sizzlin Steakhouse in Springdale. With Teresa Marks of the ADEQ. 750-7700.

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER: 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Shiloh Museum. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Mind, Body, Spirit

IDENTIFY & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS: 1 p.m. Sunday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. With John Ray and Christi Daniels. $25 suggested donation; reservations required. 521-4352.

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: 3 p.m. Monday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. 6-week course. Registration required. $20. 888-866-8991.

CAREGIVER STRESS WORKSHOP: Dementia.1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. With Angela Dunaway. Free. 888-866-8991.

Outdoors

LEE CREEK CLEAN-UP: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday on Lee Creek from Devil’s Den to Natural Dam. Check in points at the Buckhorn Trailhead near Fall Creek, Natural Dam and the day-use horse parking just off Arkansas 220. Clean up by teams on foot, canoe, horseback and car. jhpennington@uaex.edu or 444-1755.

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on the Fayetteville Square. Sunday Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Sunday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Crossover Road. Evening market 4-7 p.m. Thursday nights at the Mill District on the corner of School Avenue and Sixth Street. fayettevillefarmersmarket.com or 236-2910.

SPRINGDALE’S FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the Jones Center for Families. 751-3352. Open through October.

WEST FORK GARDEN MARKET: 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays until frost and 3:30 p.m. to dusk on Wednesdays into September on the Green in downtown West Fork. 225-1611.

ROGERS FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October at Frisco Park. 636-1743.

Minor Matters

DISCOVER ART “ARKANSAS BOX”: 3 p.m. today at Crystal Bridges at the Massey. Photos of Harry Miller. Free. For ages 5-12 with an adult. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

ORIGAMI WORKSHOP: 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Eddie Yuen. For ages 10 and older. Also 9/19 and 9/26. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

ACTING & PRODUCTION CLASSES: Monday through Nov. 10 at Arts Live Theatre, 1378 N. College in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center. After-school and Saturday classes for Grades K-12. Acting, musical theatre, comedy Improv, theatre and television production classes offered. $110-$150. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

TEEN KNITTING GROUP: 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Sarah Jo. faylib.org or 856-7170.

KATHY THOMPSON’S AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES: Register now for classes starting in October and running through May. Grades 1-4 Mondays, grades 5-8 Tuesdays, grades 9-12 Wednesdays. At Kathy Thompson Studio, 3 E. Mountain St. in downtown Fayetteville. $150 month includes art supplies and snack. 521-1502.

TRIKE THEATRE CLASSES UNDERWAY: After-school at R.E. Baker Elementary School in Bentonville. Grades K-2 through Oct. 7. Grades 3-4 Oct. 28-Dec. 9. Also classes for kids 4 years old through grade 12 at Trike Theatre, 120 S. Main St. in Bentonville. Dates, times, offerings and costs vary. triketheatre.org or 866-331-3681.

FAMILY SATURDAYS: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. For ages 4 and up; $10 per child. nwaccc.org or 927-2491.

Seniors

BRAIN TEASERS CLUB: 10-11 a.m. today at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. 751-3043.

LEE OWENS: 10:30 a.m. today at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

LATE BLOOMERS: 10 a.m Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

NWA HOMECARE HOME SAFETY: 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

BELLA VISTA HEALTH FAIR: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Free. Group from the Fayetteville Senior Center leaves Fayetteville at 8 a.m. 571-2920.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

TAI CHI: 10 a.m. Fridays, USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP: 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, LIFT WITH FRANCES: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. Wednesday, ACRYLIC PAINTS: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, CERAMICS: 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Thursdays, WII GAMES: 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO: 10 a.m. Thursdays, CANASTA: 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, MAHJONG: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

BALANCED BODIES: 9 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH & FLEX: 9-9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free; designed for Seniors who may need to sit to exercise. The Jones Center in Springdale has indoor and outdoor walking tracks and trails, and the Fitness Center has weights and equipment for use, all for free. dhenders@jcf.jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 2526.

Auditions, Call For Volunteers, Entries

ACO CHORALE AUDITIONS: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Looking for adults who really like to sing. Chorale practice is at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 439-0389.

VOLUNTEERS FOR HOPE2009: Scheduled for Sept. 17 at Jefferson School on S. College Avenue in Fayetteville. An event to help area homeless veterans and persons connect with no-cost programs to get back on their feet. vahope2009@yahoo.com or 871-9297.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: through Sept. 18 for a deserving Arkansas family for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” For more information, abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=apply.

“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” AUDITIONS: 1 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CALL FOR VOTES: through Sept. 1 at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Crowd favorite for “Dancing Into the Decade” Button Design Contest for First Night Fayetteville. $1 per vote. firstnightfayetteville.org.

“BROADWAY BOUND” AUDITIONS: 7 p.m. Sept. 21-22 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR TOUR DE CURE: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Shewmaker Center in Bentonville. Event is Oct. 3 at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. nwatour.com or 464-4121.

ENTRIES FOR PHOTO CONTEST: Due Sept. 23 at AETN Web site. Open to all ages. Must be a photo taken at an Arkansas State Park between June 1 and Sept. 23, 2009. aetn.org/parks/photocontest.

“NUTCRACKER” AUDITIONS: Sept. 26 at Ballet Westside, 101 E. Chestnut St. in Rogers. Experienced dancers between ages 7-16. Performance is Nov. 18 at the Fort Smith Performing Arts Center with the Moscow Ballet. 636-6678.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” AUDITIONS: 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Due Oct. 1 for First Night Fayetteville, Dec. 31 at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. “Dancing Into the Decade” theme; Outdoor visions, performances or creative community catalysts. firstnightfayetteville.org or 443-4797.

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR BLUES CHALLENGE: Oct. 22 at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. For dedicated NWA Blues artists; winner gets all expense paid trip to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge competition. Register by Oct. 1. ozarkbluessociety.org or blues.org.

ENTRIES FOR “CHRISTMAS IN THE OZARKS THE NEXT BIG HOLIDAY HIT”: Due Nov. 1 to the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra. Winning composition to be arranged and performed at the Dec. 12 Holiday Pops concert in Bentonville. milesfish@mac.com or http://web.me.com/milesfish/Site_29/Songwriting_Contest.html.

ENTRIES FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST: Due Jan. 1, 2010, to Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, 72550. Categories are: Official Selection (narrative or documentaries), Indie Films and College Student Film Showcase. Submission must be on DVD; $10 entry fee. Festival is March 24-28 in Batesville. For more information: ozarkfilm@wildblue.net, ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org or 870-251-1189.

Art by Nathan Beatty (above), Lisa Baver and Debi Grimm

will be exhibited at Ultra Studios in Fayetteville.

There will be a reception for the artists from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday

Art

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY: Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255. “Craig Voligny Exhibit” Monday through Oct. 16.

ARSAGA’S: 1582 Crossover Road., Ste. 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Works by Chaim Goodman-Strauss through September.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS: 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Works by Linda Dian Stair through Sunday. “Face & Memories” by Golsa Yoahoobi & Rob Andes through Friday.

CENTER FOR ART & EDUCATION: 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Adult Artist Competition Exhibition through Sept. 25.

CITIZENS BANK GALLERY: 116 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove. 790-0342 or 846-2738. Contemporary ceramics, sculpture, paintings, prints, photography and gifts.

THE COMMON GROUNDS: 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515.

CORNER GIFT SHOP: 3582 N. Arkansas 112, Fayetteville. 521-2674. Art by more than 30 local artists and craftsmen.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY: 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. “Harry Miller’s Vision of Arkansas: 1900-1910” through Oct. 25.

DDP GALLERY: 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001. Encaustic Paintings by Cindy Arsaga, Michele Maule, Mark Traughber through Sept. 26.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7000. FHS design models by Fay Jones School of Architecture students through September.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY: East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. fayettevilleunderground.com or 422-8607. “Fayetteville: A Panoramic Project” by Steve Moore through Sept. 26. “Let’s Party!” by Kelley Hatfield Wilks and “Supremacy and Myth” by Thomas Krapausky through Sept. 27.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY: 3996 Frontage Road Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607. Works by Timothy C. Tyler, Robert Andes, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Glick, Cindy Wiseman, David Mudrinich, MM Kent, Doug Randall, John L Newman, Nichelle Wilson-Parish, Amber Perrodin, Suzanne Countryman, Szilvie Kadas, Hisai Kamamura Yale and Kirk Lanier.

HEARTWOOD GALLERY: 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.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY: 318 S. First St., Rogers. juliewaitdesigns.com or 631-8706. Painting by Barbara Kennedy today through Nov. 5. Works by Cheryl Harris through today.

THE PERK: 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville. 251-7375. Photography by Harold Hull through September.

POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. Baskets by Margaret Alter and Paintings by Dotti Fick through September.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER: 116 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988. Works by Ruby Pope through Sept. 25.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY & COFFEEHOUSE: 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations. Home of the original Bluebird of Happiness. terrastudios.com or 800-255-8995.

ULTRA STUDIOS: 275 Archibald Yell Blvd. in Fayetteville. “Just One Cure for the Summertime Blues” by Lisa Bauer, Nathan Beatty and Debi Grimm. Opens Friday runs through September.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY: Fayetteville. 575-7987. “From the Earth to the Moon” by Michael Peven through Wednesday.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY: 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. University of Arkansas Student Gallery featuring works of students, faculty and visiting lecturers from the department of art, the Fay Jones School of Architecture and the School of Human Environmental Science’s interior design program. Opens Wednesday.

WALTON ARTS CENTER: 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

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.

MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS: 202 S.W. “O” St., Bentonville. museumofnativeamericanartifacts.org or 273-2456. Free self guided audio tours of Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian and tribal artifacts.

PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: 15930 U.S. Hwy. 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., U. S. 62, Prairie Grove. 846-2990. Civil War battlefield with original buildings.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Of Promise and Pain: Life Between the Wars”, “Virgil Lovelace and Life on the Farm”, and “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers” through December. “Final Respects: Dealing With Death in the Victorian Era” through Nov. 7.

SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdaleark.org/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Squeaky Clean” on the history of hygiene through Jan. 16, 2010. “Carry On” featuring baskets, purses, trunks and other artifacts for transport and containment through Sept. 26.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE: 1564 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fayetteville. uark.edu/~/k12info or 575-3875. “Arkansas Rocks, Rivers and Roadcuts” a hands-on exhibit about Arkansas’ geology, through February.

Coming Soon

OZARK MOUNTAIN ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR: Sept. 18-20 in Newton County. Free self guided tour of artists’ studios; most studios are within 10 miles of Jasper. ozarkmountainartists.com or 595-3352.

MOUNTAINFEST: noon-6 p.m. Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20 at Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Hwy 88 W. in Mena. Arts & Crafts, Music, food, children’s games and more. 243-0713.

TWILIGHT ART WALK & SALE: 4-8 p.m. Sept. 18 in Historic Downtown Rogers. Monarch Celebration at the Butterfly Park. Artist’s Receptions: 6-8 p.m. Margaret Alter & Dotti Fick at Poor Richard’s Art, Barbara Kennedy at Julie Wait Design Art Gallery. Rogers Historical Museum open to 7 p.m. mainstreetrogers.com, poorrichardsart.com or juliewaitdesigns.com.

CLIMATE BREAKDOWN BOOK FORUM: 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. With panelists Ryan Bancroft, Jonathan Gibbs, Steve Boss and Joanna Pollock. Carl Barnwell moderator. “Unscientific America” by Chris Mooney, “Six Degrees” by Mark Lynas, “The Long Thaw” by David Archer and “Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth” by Larry Schweiger. omnicenter.org or

COMEDY IMPROV: 7 p.m. Sept. 18-19 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. uarkballroom.com or 582-0400.

“OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS”: 8 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and 24-26, and 2 p.m. Sept 20 and 27 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

LITTLE BIG TOWN WITH THE LOST TRAILERS: 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40.50-$62.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

FIBER ARTS FAIR & COMPETITION: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Ozark Folkways Heritage Center south of Fayetteville. ozarkfolkways.com or 634-3791.

LIVING HISTORY DAY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Shiloh Museum. “Hardship on the Home Front: Civilians and Soldiers in the Civil War Ozarks” with Heritage Trail Partners. Union and Confederate encampments, cannon-firing 1-3 p.m., dutch oven cooking demonstrations. Music by Shout Lulu. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

SOLES 4 SOULS FAMILY EVENT: noon-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. BBQ, Potluck, bake sale, picnic games and more. Music and karaoke. Rain or shine. Free. “Goals are Closer Than They Appear” with John Ray & Christi Daniels at 10:30 a.m. service. 442-0680.

ARKANSAS VS. GEORGIA: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 19 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Pre-game Rally 4:15-6:15 p.m. Be prepared for traffic; broadcast on ESPN. foreverarkansas.org or arkansasrazorbacks.com.

SUGAR CREEK ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area east of Rogers. Society members will provide several high-powered telescopes. Bring a chair, binoculars, telescopes, shielded flashlight (use a red balloon), and star chart. 789-5000.

BIKES, BLUES & BBQ: Sept. 23-26 in Fayetteville. Music at the WAC Parking lot, Randall Tyson Track Center and the AMP. Free show Saturday 9/26 at the AMP. Classic Car show, Bike rides, BBQ and more. bikesbluesandbbq.org.

MOLLY HATCHET AND BLACKFOOT: 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. $10-$50. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

CAVE SPRINGS DAYS FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 25 and 6 a.m. Sept. 26 on Main Street in Cave Springs. BBQ Dinners, Live Music, Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast, Car show & Silent Auction, Parade, Dog Show, Children’s activities, food, vendors and more. 248-1398.

MARSHALL TUCKER BAND: 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. With Hendrix tribute band, Oreo Experience, and Steve Pryor. $10-$50. arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

WINEAUX FEST: Sept. 26 at Chateau aux Arc Winery in Altus. Greek and Roman attire encouraged. Music, wine and food. $10. chateauauxarc.com or 468-4400.

WEINFEST: Sept. 26 at Wiederkehr Wine Cellars in Wiederkehr Village. Polka lessons and other alpine inspired events. wiederkehrwines.com or 468-4791.

OZARK MOUNTAIN WRITER’S WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Ozark Folkways, 22733 N. U.S. Highway 71 between Mt. Gayler and Winslow. For beginning and experienced writers. With Velda Brotherton. $25. vebrotherton@gmail.com or 634-3791.

FISHBACK SCHOOL REUNION: 1:15-4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Shiloh Museum. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

“ANDROCLES & THE LION”: 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

“THE WEDDING SINGER”: 7 p.m. Sept. 28-29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $30.50-$45.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“WORLD TRENDS IN RETAILING”: 8:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Speakers include Wal-Mart International CEO Doug McMillon, Coca-Cola Co. Senior VP Jarry S. Wilson, Saatchi & Saatchi X CEO Andy Murray, Proctor & Gamble’s Jeffrey K. Schomburger, Yankelovich Monitor President and Futures Company’s J. Walker Smith, Nestle’s Frank Higgins, and Prof. Matthew A. Waller. For members of the retail and vendor industry. Registration required. cre.uark.edu/571.asp or 575-6812.

ARKANSAS APPLE FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. Oct. 2-4 on the Square in Lincoln. Parade, arts and crafts, square dancing, talent contest, music and more. arkansasapplefestival.com.

GRIDIRON SHOW: 8 p.m. Oct. 2-3 at Roger’s Little Theater in Rogers. $25. nwagridiron.com.

TOWER OF POWER: 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Full House. $28.50-$48.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

UNIVERSITY THEATRE: ARTHUR MILLER’S “DEATH OF A SALESMAN”: 8 p.m. Oct. 2-3 and Oct. 9-10, and 2 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Directed by Michael Landman. $18.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TOUR DE CURE: Oct. 3 at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. 20, 50, or 100 mile bike ride; Half marathon run; 3 mile walk. Family Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with health screening, music, kids activities and more. Free-$15. nwatour.com or 464-4121.

FALL FESTIVAL: 9 a.m-noon Oct. 3 in Downtown Rogers. Build a Scarecrow, hay rides, Fall plant sale, cookies, hot chocolate and more. mainstreetrogers.com or 936-5487.

“ARSENIC & OLD LACE”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9-10, and 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at NWACC’s White Auditorium. $7-$10. bvvillageplayers.org or 644-8227.

PEA RIDGE MULE JUMP: 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Pea Ridge High School, 781 W. Pickens Road in Pea Ridge. 5K run at 7:30 a.m.; Halter, Barrels, Pole Bending, Mule Jumping and more. $3-$5. pea-ridge-ar.com/mulejump or 451-5086.

DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAY: 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

BRANDI CARLILE: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Fayetteville Town Center. With Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. $21. georgesmajesticlounge.com.

DAVID SEDARIS: 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $32.50-$48.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

SONGS IN THE VILLE: 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. With Effron White. uarkballroom.com or 582-0400.

LUNA NEGRA DANCE THEATRE: 8 p.m. Oct. 16 and 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Family event for ages 8 and over on Oct. 17. $10.50-$30.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

RIVERDANCE: 7 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Oct. 23-24, and 2 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $30.50-$68.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

ED BEGLEY, JR.: Oct. 23 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

“SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN: HOMECOMING”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30-31, and Oct. 25 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. Pre-show dinner Oct. 23-24. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CHANTICLEER: 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $20.50-$45.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

GOBLIN PARADE: 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 30 from Frisco Park in Downtown Rogers. Trick-or-Treat on the Square. Free. mainstreetrogers.com.

HAWKINS HOUSE IN MOURNING CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 30-31 at the Rogers Historical Museum. Free. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

EDWARD SIMON & AFINIDAD: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $20.50-$35.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

GEORGE WINSTON: 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $30.50-$42.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.