CALENDER OF EVENTS

& MORE IN NWA

 

THURSDAY, JULY 14

 

 

Art and Music

 

WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FESTIVAL — July 14–17, Okemah, Okla. Free, family-friendly event. Concerts from more than 57 artists. Woodyguthrie.com.

B-52s WITH ULTRA SUEDE — 7:30 p.m. July 14, The AMP, Fayetteville. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.

CASUAL FLYZE & THE EARTH — 7 to 9 p.m. July 14, Gulley Park, Fayetteville. 575-8369.

 

Stage and Screen

 

“HELLO, DOLLY!” — 7:30 p.m. 14-16 and 3 p.m. July 17, Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

 

 

FRIDAY, JULY 15

 

 

“QUILTS OF VALOR” — 7 p.m. July 15, The Rabbit’s Lair, Rogers. Benefit auction to benefit the Quilts of Valor Foundation. 636-3385 or qovf.org.

THIRD FRIDAY TWILIGHT WALK — 5 to 9 p.m. July 15, Rogers Historical Museum. 621-1154.

 

Screen and Stage

 

“MEGAMIND” — 7:15 p.m. (Movie begins at dark) July 15, Wilson Park Pool, Fayetteville. 575-8330.

 

 

SATURDAY, JULY 16

 

 

FIREFLY FLING — 6-10 p.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

 

Art and Music

 

ELDAR DJANGEROV — 8 p.m. July 16, Walton Arts Center. Presented by the North Arkansas Jazz Society. $20 to $30 nonmembers; $15 to $25 members. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.

 

Learning

 

BASKET MAKING CLASS — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org. For age 12-18, age 9-11 with a parent. $20.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING TOUR — Majors Way education program, 9:30 to 11 a.m., 12711 Ventris Road, Garfield. See how to build an Earthbag Dome house, grow an organic garden, how to raise free-range chickens and more. $7 adult, younger than 12 free. 409-9115 or majorsway@ymail.com.

 

Mind, Body, Spirit

 

LIFELONG LEARNING AND ACTIVITY EXPO — 9 a.m. to 
6 p.m. July 16, noon to 5 p.m. July 17, John Q. Hammons Center, Rogers. With kids’ activities by Terra Studios, rock climbing, stage events by Walton Arts Center and The Great Passion Play, more. www.llcnwa.com or 926-8550.

 

 

SUNDAY, JULY 17

 

 

Stage and Screen

 

“GASLAND” — documentary showing including scenes of Arkansas landowners, 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Fayetteville.

 

Learning

 

STONE MASONRY CAMP — for age 10-18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18-22, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org. $30.

READERS THEATER CAMP — age 8-11, 1-3 p.m. July 18-22, Arts Live Theatre, Fayetteville. $120. Register at artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932

THEATER MAKEUP CAMP — for age 12-18, 10 a.m. to noon July 18-22, Arts Live Theatre, Fayetteville. $120. Register at artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

JUNGLES OF FAYETTEVILLE — art camp, age 6-8 at 1-3 p.m. and age 9-12 at 4-6 p.m. July 18-21, Studio Leilani, Fayetteville. $100. www.studioleilani.com or 442-4396.

DRAWING LARGE — black and white studies on paper for adults, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Studio Leilani, Fayetteville. $60. www.studioleilani.com or 442-4396.

 

 

MONDAY, JULY 18

 

 

YOUNG ACTORS PERFORMANCE CAMP — 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. July 18–22, Trike Theatre, Bentonville. Kindergarten to second grade. $149. 866-331-3681 or triketheatre.org

 

Tuesday, July 19

 

ONE STITCH AT A TIME — six sessions using knitting as a mental and physical meditative activity beginning July 19, The Art Experience, Fayetteville. $90 plus materials. theartexperienceinc.org or 442-0557.

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

 

 

Learning

 

“ARKANSAS WILDLIFE: A CAUTIONARY TALE” — noon July 20, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale. Program by Steve Dunlap. 750-8165.

COMPOST KIDS — Little Sprouts program, 10 a.m., Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Members free, 4 and younger free, age 5-13 $2.50, 14 and older $5. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

 

 

OTHER

 

 

Auditions, Entries, Volunteers

 

OZARKS PHOTOGRAPHIC CHALLENGE — Entries must be received by Aug. 1. Sponsored by Mid-America Photography Associations Council. Winners will have winning photos in exhibit at Arts Center of the Ozarks. ozarkphotochallenge.org.

 

Words

 

HOWL OPEN MIC — Third Sunday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Nightbird Books, Fayetteville.

ARKANSAS PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP — 6:30 p.m. two Mondays a month in Fayetteville. Free; actors, directors and walk-ins welcome. Dates and locations vary. For current information, bob@theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB — First Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Nightbird Books, Fayetteville.

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB — Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Nightbird Books, Fayetteville.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK — Third Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Nightbird Books, Fayetteville.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher, Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per night. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935.

OZARK POETS AND WRITERS COLLECTIVE — 7 p.m. Last Tuesday of every month. Nightbird Books, Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com.

DATE NIGHT BOOK CLUB — Last Friday of the month, 
8 p.m., Nightbird Books, Fayetteville.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM —  10 a.m., Mondays through July 25. Farmington Public Library. 442-6253.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM — 1 p.m., Mondays through July 25. West Fork Public Library. 442-6253.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM — 10 A.M., TUESDAYS THROUGH JULY 26. ELKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY. 442-6253.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM — 1P.M., TUESDAYS THROUGH JULY 26. GREENLAND BRANCH LIBRARY. 442-6253.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM  — 10 a.m., Wednesdays through July 27.Lincoln Public Library. 442-6253.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM — 1 p.m., Wednesdays through July 27. Prairie Grove Public Library. 442-6253.

 

Mind, Body, Spirit

 

BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 521-2395.

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

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.

FAYETTEVILLE QUAKERS — 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays (followed by social hour) and 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett House (Omni Center) on 3274 Lee Avenue in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.

FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church Ave. Suite 10, Fayetteville. nwaequality.org.

HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Ozark Research Institute, Fayetteville. 582-9197 or www.ozarkresearch.org.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASSES — Miraj Studio, 6302 S. Wilkerson St. Suite C, Fayetteville. Classes for adults and children in Middle Eastern dance. MirajDanceStudio.com or    595-4506.

SPIRITUAL LIVING GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Ozark Research Institute, 221 S. Locust Ave., Fayetteville. anewdawnspirituallivingcenter.bbnow.org or 200-6319.

SPIRITUAL STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays. Jones Center, Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149

STRONGWOMEN EXERCISE PROGRAM — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, January to March, Westwood Health and Rehabilitation, 802 S. West End St., Springdale.

SUMMER ART CLASSES — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Studio Leilani, Fayetteville. $90-$150 for 2 week session, fees include materials. Children and adult classes. 442-4396 or lleilanil@yahoo.com. Studioleilani.com.

TRIBAL BELLY DANCE CLASSES — En Fuego Fitness, 2317 Green Acres, Colt Square, Fayetteville. TerraNovaTribal.com or 316- 444-0529.

WATER EXERCISE CLASSES — 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 
10:50 a.m. and 11 to 11:50 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Jones Center. $25 per month. Water Movement, Arthritis Aqua and Fibro Fit. 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. 3518.

PATHFINDERS ART THERAPY GROUP — noon to 2 p.m., Saturdays, The Art Experience, Fayetteville. Age 13-17, openings are restricted. theartexperienceinc.org or 442-0557.

 

Learning

 

FAYETTEVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS — 
7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.

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

MORE FOR YOUR MONDAYS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Community Access Television in Fayetteville. Technological problems demystified; subject matter directed by attendees. Free; no registration. No class on fifth Mondays. 444-3433.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASSES — Miraj Studio, 6302 S. Wilkerson St. Suite C, Fayetteville. Classes for adults and children in Middle Eastern dance. MirajDanceStudio.com or 595-4506.

SUMMER ART CLASSES — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Studio Leilani, Fayetteville. $90-$150 for 2 week session, fees include materials. Children and adult classes. 442-4396 or lleilanil@yahoo.com. Studioleilani.com.

TRIBAL BELLY DANCE CLASSES — En Fuego Fitness, 2317 Green Acres, Colt Square, Fayetteville. TerraNovaTribal.com or 316- 444-0529.

TRIKE THEATRE CLASSES — Glee Boot Camp, 10 a.m. to 
4 p.m. July 11-15, third- to 12th-graders, $199; Young Actors Performanc Camp, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., July 18-22, kindergarten to second-graders, $149; Dino Dig Fine Arts Camp, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., July 25-29, 4 years old to second-graders, $99. www.triketheatre.org or 866-331-3681.

HAPPY HOOKERS — rug hooking class, 10 a.m. third Friday of the month, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org.

BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS — 10 a.m. Mondays, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org.

WOOL AND WHEEL HAND SPINNERS — 10 a.m. third Saturday of the month, Heritage Center, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org.

CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES — for age 7-10, 1-2 p.m. and for age 11-18, 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org. $5.

 

Seniors

 

SCHMEIDING C.A.R.E.S. — delivering aging services for older adults to help negotiate the Age Maze with free information and referrals. 361-8880 or 855-361-8880.

BALANCED BODIES — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Fridays; STRETCH AND FLEX — 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. 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. thejonescenter.org or 756-8090.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING — 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

BRIDGE — 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

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

 

Screen and Stage

 

FIRST FRIDAY FILM — 1 to 3 p.m. first Friday of each month, Schmieding Center auditorium, 2422 N. Thompson, Springdale.

 

Art

 

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY — Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255.

ARSAGA’S — 1582 Crossover Road Suite 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.

ARSAGA’S — 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

BENTONVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU — 104 E. Central St. on the square in Bentonville. 271-9153.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS — 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

CENTER FOR ART AND EDUCATION — 104 N. 13th St., Van Buren. art-ed.org or 474-7767.

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 15 local artists and craftsmen.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY — 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105.

FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND — Four seperate galleries inside, East Square Plaza Basement, 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville. FayettevilleUnderground.com or 387-1534.

FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. 5 to 8 p.m., Fayetteville Underground, East Square Plaza. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.

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.

JAMMIN JAVA — 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville,

443-2233.

LONG GALLERY — Vol Walker Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.

MAYAPPLE — 546 W. Center St., Fayetteville. 206-715-3271.

MULLINS LIBRARY — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. libinfo.uark.edu/info/art exhibit.asp or 575-6702.

OZARK FOLKWAYS — 22733 N. U.S. 71, Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

THE PERK — 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville, 251-7375.

POOR RICHARD’S ART — 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER — 116 S. Second St., Rogers. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

TEATRO SCARPINO — 329 N. West Ave., Fayetteville. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY AND COFFEEHOUSE — Free admission. Experience a wonderland of art. Explore the 10-acre art park with sculptures, fountains, murals and a stone labrynth. Watch glassblowers make the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Enjoy treats in the coffee house. Visit the gallery representing more than 70 local artists. Wonderful handmade gifts. Music at Terra 1 to 4 p.m. in the gallery every Sunday. Find us on Facebook for news, events, and music listings. Check out the new event center for your special gathering. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 13 miles east of Fayetteville off Arkansas 16 at 12103 Hazel Valley Road. 800-255-8995.

ULTRA STUDIOS — 118 W. South St., Fayetteville. ultrastudios.org or 935-4040.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY — Fayetteville. 575-7987. “Interwoven: Global Concord/Entretejido:Concordia Global,”collection of drawings by Fayetteville artist LaDawna Whiteside through April 29.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION — 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. 575-6489.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS STUDENT GALLERY (sUgAR) — 114 Central Ave., Bentonville. 236-1667.

WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts. 582-4806.

 

 

COMING SOON

 

 

ARTS LIVE THEATRE AWARDS — 7 p.m. Saturday, July 23, UArk Ballroom, Fayetteville.

COMICS AND MANGA — 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 25 – 29. Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center. Ages 12 and up. $80. nwaccc.org.

DINO DIG FINE ARTS CAMP — 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. July 25 – 29. Trike Theatre, Bentonville. 4 yr to 2nd grade. $99. 866-331-3681 or triketheatre.org.

TIM BRANTLEY — 7 to 9 p.m., July 28. Gulley Park. Free to public. 575-8369.

CHRIS YOUNG — 7:30 p.m. July 29. The AMP. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.

“THE GOONIES — 7:15 (Movie begins at dark). July 29. Wilson Park Pool. 575-8330.

IMAGINATION MOVERS — 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., July 30. 2 p.m., July 31. Walton Arts Center. $22 – $38. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING TOUR — 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 30. Major Ways, Garfield. See how to build an Earthbag Dome house, grow an organic garden, how to raise free-range chickens and more. $7 adult, under 12 free. 409-9115 or majorsway@ymail.com

ACRYLIC GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP — 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., July 30; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., July 31. Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center. nwaccc.org.

CHARLIE DANIELS BAND — 7:30 p.m., Aug. 2. The AMP. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.

WHIMMYDIDDLES, FLIPPERDINGERS AND GRACES — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 4. Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Workshop for ages 8–12 for making old-fashioned toys. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Registration required. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.

“THE BRIGHT BLUE MAILBOX SUICIDE NOTE” — audtions 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 23, Arts Live Theatre, Fayetteville. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932

FIDDLE CAMP — with Babette Allen, for age 11-18, July 23-24, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org. $100.

TOMATO FEST — tomato tasting with Ozark Slow Food, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 24, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. $5, 10 and younger $2.50. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

JAZZIN IT UP — dance camp age 5-7, 10-11 a.m. July 25-29, Arts Live Theatre, Fayetteville. $100. Register at artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

ALL THAT JAZZ — dance camp age 8-11, 1-3 p.m. July 25-29, Arts Live Theatre, Fayetteville. $120. Register at artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

“HAMLET, ZOMBIE KILLER OF DENMARK” — July 28-30, area parks, Arts Live Theatre, www.artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

PAR 4 PAWS — golf tournament benefiting the Humane Society of the Ozarks, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. tee times, July 29, Paradise Valley Golf & Athletic Club, Fayetteville. Four man scramble, $100 per person. www.hsozarks.org or 444-7387.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP — with Todd Whetsine, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 29, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org. Younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent. $20

CROCHET CLASS — with Beth Grimwood, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org. Age 10-18 and adults. $15.

POETRY WORKSHOP — 10 a.m. to noon July 30, Ozark Folkways, Winslow. 634-3791 or www.ozarkfolkways.org. Age 14-18. $10.

COMEDY IMPROV CAMP — for age 10-14, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 1-5, Arts Live Theatre, Fayetteville. $150. Register at artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

READERS THEATER CAMP — for age 10-14, 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 8-12, Arts Live Theatre, Fayetteville. $120. Register at artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932

PUPPET CAMP — led by Jo Ann Kaminsky, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 25-29, The Art Experience, Fayetteville. Age 8 to adult. $70 per day or $300 for week. theartexperienceinc.org or 442-0557.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHEESE DIP CLASSIC — Saturday, Sept. 10, Arkansas Music Pavilion, Fayetteville. Regional professional division winner gets free entry to second World Cheese Dip championship Sept. 24 in Little Rock. www.cheesedip.net.

“UP” — by Bridget Carpenter, University Theatre, Sept. 30 to Oct. 9.

“THE ADDING MACHINE” — by Elmer Rice, University Theatre, Nov. 11-20.

“ANON(YMOUS)” — by Naomi Iizuka, University Theatre, Feb. 24 to March 4.

“CABARET” — University Theatre, April 20-29.

 

THE COMPOSER’S SHOWCASE — 8 p.m., Aug. 6. Walton Arts Center. Presented by the North Arkansas Jazz Society. $15 to $25 non-members; $12 to $20 members. 443-5600 o9r waltonartscenter.org.

RICK SPRINGFIELD — 7:30 p.m. Aug 7. The AMP. $22 – $87. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.

OPEN MIC FOR PEACE — 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7. OMNI Center. Musicians and poets share their work. omnicenter.org.

UNCROWNED KINGS — 7 to 9 p.m., Aug. 11. Gulley Park. Free to public. 575-8639.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING TOUR — 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 13. Major Ways, Garfield. See how to build an Earthbag Dome house, grow an organic garden, how to raise free-range chickens and more. $7 adult, under 12 free. 409-9115 or majorsway@ymail.com

THE MIDTOWN MEN — 8 p.m., Aug. 19; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Aug. 20. Walton Arts Center. $38  – $54. 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org.

SECCHI DAY — 8:30 a.m., Aug. 20. Prairie Creek on Beaver Lake. Volunteers needed to collect water samples. 717-3807 or bwdh2o.org.

 

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.

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. 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.

PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER — 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, Okla. pricetower.org or 877-424-2424.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM — 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Rogers Auto-Biography: An Automotive History of Rogers through 2011.

SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdalear.gov/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds.

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

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Jr., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/BYS/BYS.htm or 575-3875.