Holiday Happenings, Flying Tomato Cabaret & More

8 Days a Week

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

FOOD & WINE WEEKEND: Today, Friday and Saturday at restaurants and businesses in Eureka Springs. Wine tastings, seminars, multi-course meals with special entrees and wine pairings. eurekaspringsfoodandwineweekend.com or 253-6756.

THE FLYING TOMATO CABARET: 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Fundraiser for NWACC Chamber Singers who serve as singing waiters during this spaghetti dinner. $15, reservation required, no tickets at the door. scooper@nwacc.edu or 619-4261.

SUGAR MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR: 2-5 p.m. Saturday on Beaver Lake. Benefits the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department. From Beaver Lake Fellowship Church on Arkansas 187. $10. 253-2266.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SILENT AUCTION: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Grab and go table, quilt raffle, and auction of donated items. faylib.org or 856-7104.

OZARK PASTEL SOCIETY ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

STEVE HOLST’S DRAGON BENEFIT: 6 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Universilist Church, 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. Entertainment by Steve & the Recliners and The Bubblettes. $10 donation. 253-9728.

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. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

Stage & Screen

“BROADWAY BOUND”: 8 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.?”THE HOBBIT”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the UArk Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $8-$12 at the door, or in advance from artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

“THE CRUCIBLE”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 18-21, and 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 22 at University Fine Arts Center on the UA campus in Fayetteville. $14. uark.edu/~drama/ or 575-4752.

TOMIE DEPAOLA’S STREGA NONA-THE MUSICAL: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10.50-$16.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”: Sunday at the Jones Center for Families. Free. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

PATRICK SWAYZE MEMORIAL MOVIE NIGHT: Sunday at Smoke & Barrel Tavern, 324 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 521-6880.

THE GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER: Performed by the Moscow Ballet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fort Smith Civic Center. $27-50-$99. nutcracker.com or 800-965-9324.?FRONT ROW: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on Jones TV, Cox channel 22. With The Christmas Fuller Project. myspace.com/frontrownwa.

Words

THANKS AND GRATITUDE WRITING WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. With June Jefferson. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

BURNING CHAIR READINGS: At 7 p.m. Saturday at Four Square Fine Art Gallery, 3996 Frontage Road, Fayetteville. Readings by Susan Briante, Kate Greenstreet and Farid Matuk. 422-8607.

FALLING WATER: Talk by Lynda Waggoner at 2 p.m. Sunday at Old High Middle School Auditorium, 406 NW 2nd St. in Bentonville. Free. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

WOMEN’S OPEN MIC: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. With Mendy Knott. Open to men and women to celebrate the words of women. womenhowl.blogspot.com or 443-2080.

LIFE WRITERS: 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 790-2588.

ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Nightbird Books, 205 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. First and third Mondays with Bob Ford. Free; actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. bob@theatresquared.org or 582-4448.

“NOT A GOOD SIGN”: Noon Wednesday at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. Photos by Don House of unique, odd and humorous back roads signs. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

MARION SOMERS: Author of “Elder Care Made Easier” will speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. Registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.

Music

RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM: 7 and 9 p.m. today at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $15.50-$25.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TUBA/EUPHONIUM STUDIO RECITAL: 7:30 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

MUSIC COGNITION WITH JUSTIN LONDON: 11:30 a.m. Friday in Room 114 of the Music Building at the UA in Fayetteville. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

ROBERT KAIN TRUMPET RECITAL: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE CIRCLE: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Fire Om Earth, 874 Mill Hollow Road in Eureka Springs. Second Saturday each month. Donation. fireomearth.com or 253-8679.

KALYN CAVALIER CLARINET RECITAL: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

THE NEW STARS OF AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With Dixie Bee-Liners, Sierra Hull and Uncle Earl. $18.50-$28.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

OZARK MOUNTAIN BRITISH BRASS BAND AMERICANA CONCERT: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

MAJA SEVO VOICE RECITAL: 7 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

UA WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $1-$10. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

EMILY LUTZ VOICE RECITAL: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

THIRD EYE BLIND: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville. $20. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849.

UA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. “Scandinavian Winter” conducted by Dr. Robert Mueller. $1-$10. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

ALLISON RASCHE FLUTE RECITAL: 8 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

BOWERBIRDS: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Union Theatre in Fayetteville. Free. uark.edu/up or 575-INFO.

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

NATTAPON BANJATAMMANON CLARINET RECITAL: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

“AN EVENING OF OPERATIC GEMS”: 8 p.m. Nov. 19-20 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. $1-$10. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

Learning

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Center for Families, Room 221 in Springdale. Free. ccoacares.com or 800-889-4916.

MEETING OF THE PROGRESSIVES: 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. To discuss, plan and formulate progressive actions and education for the Ozark region. progressivecenteroftheozarks.org.

GREENDRINKS: 5:30-7 p.m. Monday at Smiling Jack’s, 262 S. School St. in Fayetteville. A gathering for those interested in promoting a sustainable Fayetteville. 879-7922.

BLUES LYRICS & LEGENDS: At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main St. Local musicans and the Ozark Blues Society will offer insight on the blues and legendary blues performers. Free. 271-5976.

LUNCH & LEARN: “Medicare Fraud”: At noon Tuesday at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista. “Elder Care Made Easier” at noon Wednesday at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. Lunch provided; registration required. schmiedingcenter.org or 800-734-2024.

MAGIC BOX WORKSHOP: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday and 1-4 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Little Mountain Bindery, 7170 S. Pleasant Ridge Drive in Fayetteville. With Alexandra Pearson. Beginners welcome. $125, includes materials. littlemountainbindery.com or 587-0238.

FAMILY CAREGIVER RESOURCE FAIR: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7250.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS DAY OPEN HOUSE: 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at the J. B. Hunt Center for Academic Excellence at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. 575-2961.

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER: 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Shiloh Museum. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

“HOW CAN I AFFORD RETIREMENT?” SERIES: Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 or 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Part 2 in February. Free, registration required at gfi.uark.edu. faylib.org or 856-7250.

RESUME REVIEW: 5:30-7:30 p.m. first and second Thursdays at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Ellen Bruce. Free; first and second Thursdays through 2009. faylib.org or 856-7250.

JONES CENTER JUGGLING CLUB: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 518.

Mind, Body, Spirit

CHANTING: 6:30 p.m. today at the Artist Cottage at Fire Om Earth, 874 Mill Hollow Road in Eureka Springs. Second Thursday each month. $7 suggested donation. fireomearth.com or 363-9402.

COURSE IN MIRACLES: 7:30 p.m.Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 422-6526.

DHARMA TALK: 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. artibet.net or 587-8920.

Outdoors

ARKANSAS VS. TROY: At 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Fayetteville. Next week Hogs play Mississippi State in Little Rock. arkansasrazorbacks.com.

FAYETTEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays on the Fayetteville Square. fayettevillefarmersmarket.com or 236-2910.

Minor Matters

BOWWOW BOOKS STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Crystal Bridges at the Massey. For ages 3-5 with an adult. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

TEENS TAKE OVER: 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. DDR, Guitar Hero, Karaoke. For ages 12-18. Free. faylib.org or 856-7270.

ICE CREAM & ICE SKATING: Friday at the Jones Center for Families. Free; for ages 9-17. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

KNIT-A-CRITTER FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Knit an amigurumi for kids in need. View pattern at faylib.org/services/teens.asp for knitting at home. faylib.org or 856-7170.

Seniors

HOME SAFETY: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

SENIOR DEMOCRATS: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Western Sizzlin Steakhouse in Springdale. With Arkansas Board of Education member and former state legislator Brenda Gullet. 750-7700.

SCHMIEDING CENTER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Door prizes, refreshments and more. 751-3043.

LINE DANCING: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Jones Center. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 2109.

BALANCED BODIES: 9 a.m. Fridays; Stretch and flex at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free; designed for those who 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

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Need substitute/relief drivers for Meal on Wheels from the Senior Activity Center, 945 S. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Contact Krissi at 571-2920.

ENTRIES FOR LIGHTS OF THE OZARKS PARADE: 6:15 p.m. Nov. 21 from the Fayetteville Library to the downtown square in Fayetteville. lightsoftheozarks.com or 800-766-4626.

SPAY ARKANSAS: Is seeking donations of gift items and services for its annual silent auction fundraiser that will be Nov. 29 at Arsaga’s Crossover. For information call Marcia Donley at 442-7472.

LAURA” AUDITIONS: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

ENTRIES FOR OZARK FOOTHILLS FILMFEST: due Jan. 1, 2010 to Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 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.

“BIG RIVER, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN” AUDITIONS: 7 p.m. Jan. 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988.

“WINNE THE POOH” AUDITIONS: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

ENTRIES FOR AMERICAN RIVERS PHOTO CONTEST: Deadline is June 1, 2010. Unpublished photo entries must relate to fly fishing. Winning photos on cover of Orvis Fly Fishing catalog, and fishing prizes. For details, orvis.com/fishphoto.

Art

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY: Arkansas Union, University of Arkansas campus, Fayetteville. 575-5255. “Creative Evolution” show by UA alumni Robert Andes, Kyle McKenzie and Golsa Yaghoobi through Dec. 4.

ARSAGA’S: 1582 Crossover Road., Ste. 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. “Mandalas as Personal Symbols” by WWAM-Women With a Message through Dec. 6.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS: 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Works by the Ozark Pastel Society Saturday through Dec. 16.

CENTER FOR ART & EDUCATION: 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767. Paintings by Annie Schuchart, and “Three Artists, Three Views” through Dec. 20.

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

CORNER GIFT SHOP: 3582 N. Highway 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. “Inspired by Place: The Illustrations of Cara Armstrong and Ard Hoyt” through Jan. 3.

DDP GALLERY: 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001. “Project Feed Local” featuring creations by local artist using brown grocery sacks and benefiting NWA Food Bank and the Fayetteville Independent Business Alliance, through Nov. 21.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND GALLERY: East Square Plaza Basement, One E. Center St., Fayetteville. fayettevilleunderground.com or 387-1534. Works by Leon Niehues through Nov. 29.

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. Photographs by John Murdoch through Jan. 5.

OZARK NATURAL FOODS: 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. 521-7558. Photographs by Diane Beilby through November.

POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417. New work by Todd Whetstine, Tim Jones and Lisa Bauer.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER: 116 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.org or 631-8988. “Winter”, featuring 12 artists, Wednesday through Dec. 31. Work by Brenda Laney and Joyce Lenz through Tuesday.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY & COFFEEHOUSE: 12103 Hazel Valley Road in Durham. terrastudios.com or 1-800-255-8995. 35 regional artists, 10-acre art park with murals and sculpture installations. Home of the original Bluebird of Happiness.

ULTRA STUDIOS: Corner of Archibald Yell and South School streets in Fayetteville.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY: Fayetteville. 575-7987. “The Lost Museum: The Fate of the Worlds’ Greatest Lost Treasures” by Shaurya Kumar through Wednesday.

WALTON ARTS CENTER: 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600. Artists of NWA Membership People’s Choice Exhibition through Nov. 25 in the Nadine Baum Center.

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., 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. “Of Promise and Pain: Life Between the Wars,” “Virgil Lovelace and Life on the Farm,” and «An Automotive History of Rogers” through December.

SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdaleark.org/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “What’s Its” common items from that past that look strange today, through March 27. “Squeaky Clean” on the history of hygiene through Jan. 16.

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.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21 at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. 855-8170.

BOSTON MOUNTAIN POTTERY ASSOCIATION SALE: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22 at Mount Sequoyah’s Parker Hall in Fayetteville. VIP meet the artists on Friday night. thebmpa.org.

PETER AND THE WOLF: 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. For ages 5-9. $10.50-$16.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.?LIGHTS OF THE OZARKS: Nov. 21-Dec. 31 in downtown Fayetteville. Parade 6:15 p.m. Nov. 21. lightsoftheozarks.com or 800-766-4626.

SANTA IN THE PARK: 5 p.m. Nov. 27 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Music, hot chocolate, costume carolers. eurekaspringschamber.com or 253-8737.

THE NUTCRACKER: 8 p.m. Nov. 27, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 28, and 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. $28.50-$52.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF TREES: Nov. 28-Dec. 9 in Bella Vista. BellaVistaPOA.com.

CHRISTMAS PARADE OF THE OZARKS: 6 p.m. Nov. 28 in Springdale. rodeooftheozarks.com or 756-0464.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 12:30-4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Rogers Historical Museum. Crafts, workshops, refreshments and more. Free. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

HOLIDAY PAPER ORNAMENT WORKSHOP: 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Little Mountain Bindery, 7170 S. Pleasant Ridge Drive in Fayetteville. Beginners welcome, for ages 10 and older. $35, includes materials. littlemountainbindery.com or 587-0238.

SILVER TEA: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs. Coffee, tea, light snacks. Well behaved children should be accompanied by an adult. Benefits the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library. Admission by donation. stjameseurekasprings.org.

“A DUPONT WHITE TRASH CHRISTMAS”: Dec. 3-12 at the UArk Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $12. ceramiccowproductions.org or 571-4879.

BLOCK STREET ART SALE: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at GoodFolk house, 229 N. Block St. in Fayetteville. Marie Demoroukas, Victoria McKinney, Karen Chotkowski, Michelle Berg-Vogel, Greg Mitchell, Faye Alter, Susan Shore, Elizabeth Nevin, Vajra Engber, Cindy Arsaga, Don House, Debra DuBois. 442-6541.

CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS: 6 p.m. Dec. 4 down Spring Street in Eureka Springs. Floats, bands, walkers and thousands of lights. eurekaspringschamber.com or 253-8737.

CHRISTMAS BALL & SILENT AUCTION: Dec. 4 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Benefits the Historical Museum. 253-9417.

“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS: Dec. 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CHRISTMAS TRAIN RIDES: 9 a.m. Dec. 5 from the Arkansas & Missouri train station at 306 E. Emma St. in Springdale. Santa, games and more. Benefits The Children’s Safety Center. $5-$10. 725-4017.

HOLIDAY FARMER’S MARKET: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Santa and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts, children’s choir. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES: 3-8 p.m. Dec. 5 in Eureka Springs. Visit Christmas past at Preservation Society homes filled with antiques, carolers, ladies and gentlemen in Victorian attire. Self guided. $15-$20. 253-9582.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Dec. 5 at Basin Spring Park in Eureka. Santa will be in attendance. eurekaspringschamber.com or 253-8737.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH: 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. With UA’s Schola Cantorum, Master Chorale and Symphony Orchestra. $18.50-$28-50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

CHRISTMAS AT THE CRESCENT: Dec. 6-11 at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Sunday Brunch with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. crescent-hotel.com or 253-9766.

ROGERS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE: 7 p.m. Dec. 7 through historic downtown Rogers. mainstreetrogers.com.

THE RAT PACK IS BACK FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 7 p.m. Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Dec. 11-12, and 2 p.m. Dec. 12-13 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $30.50-$48.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

“TWAS THE NIGHT”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-12, Dec. 17-19, Dec. 22-23 and Dec. 26, and 2 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Dec. 19-20 and Dec. 26-27 at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $10-$22. theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

YULETIDE FEAST: Dec. 11 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Eureka Springs. Live music, fine dining by Chef Fr. Shaun Wesley. $75. 253-2222.

SWEET TREATS COOKIE TOUR: 1-6 p.m. Dec. 12 at 12 B&B’s in Eureka Springs. $20. allianceofbetterbandbs.com.

ARKANSAS WINDS HOLIDAY CONCERT: 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. Free. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

OZARKS CHORALE: Dec. 12 at The AUD in Eureka Springs. 253-7788.

HOLIDAY GALLERY STROLL: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12 in Eureka Springs. 253-7679.

HOLIDAY IN MUSIC CONCERT: 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. Youth Choir and Chorale. $8-$12. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER BY CHIP DAVIS: 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. 4 p.m. show added. $45-50-$75.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

EUREKA HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT: 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at The AUD in Eureka Springs. Admission by donation. 253-2586.

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EUREKA SPRINGS FALL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE: 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs. eurekaspringsantiqueshow.com or 253-7551.

CELEBRITY WAITER EXTRAVAGANZA “AN EVENING IN MONTE CARLO”: 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Dinner, dancing, skill and chance games, live and silent auctions. Benefits Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Tea Rose Foundation scholarship programs. $50. 283-2451.?T2 GALA: 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville. Performance by Robert Sutton. Benefits T2 for Education. $100. theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

NIGHT OF LAUGHS FUNDRAISER: 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Clarion Hotel in Fayetteville. With Sammy Maren and John Marks. Benefits Fayetteville’s Fraternal Order of Police’s “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” program, scholarships and athletics. PG-16. $5-$10 at the door. 575-0505.

SUGAR CREEK ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area east of Rogers. Bring a chair, binoculars, telescopes, shielded flashlight (use a red balloon) and star chart. 789-5000.

RYAN MURPHY CASINO NIGHT & SILENT AUCTION: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Elks Lodge, 501 S. 40th St. in Rogers. Music by TJ Scarlett Band. To benefit the Cancer Support Home. $35. ryanmurphycancerfund.com or 636-4551.

COMEDIAN JUDAH FRIEDLANDER: 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Arkansas Union Ballroom in Fayetteville. Free. uark.edu or 575-5255.

“NOT A GOOD SIGN” BY DON HOUSE: 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 22 at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

ARTISTS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS PEOPLES CHOICE EXHIBITION RECEPTION: 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

EUREKA SPRINGS FALL ART SHOW: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs. $2 donation at the door. 253-5826.

SPAY ARKANSAS BENEFIT: Nov. 29 at Arsaga’s on Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Silent auction fundraiser. 442-7472.

BLUES IN THE NATURAL STATE: Dec. 5 at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. ozarkbluessociety.org.

BOOKSIGNINGS: Dec. 5 at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. “Not A Good Sign” by Don House: 11 a.m.; “Historic Monte Ne” by Allyn Lord: noon; “So Big, This Little Place” by Susan Young: 1 p.m.; and “Arkansas/Arkansaw: How Bear Hunters, Hillbillies and Good Ol’ Boys Defined a State” by Brooks Blevins: 2 p.m.. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

LEON RUSSELL: 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $30.50-$50.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.?JOE NICHOLS: 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $20.50-$35.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.