Dec. 8
“A Christmas Story” — The classic 1983 film adapted to the stage, 8 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10, again Dec. 14-17, Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in downtown Rogers. $20-$32. 631-8988.
“Temporary Contemporary ART” — Meet-the-artist party for the six artists being shown through Feb. 11 every Sunday or by appointment, 5-8 p.m., Tourmaline Urban Lofts in Bentonville. 366-0367.
Distinguished Speaker Series — Carrie Mae Weems, considered one of the most influential American artists today, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $10. 657-2335.
“When Worlds Collide: A Christmas Detective Story” — Presented by Northwest Arkansas Audio Theater, 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9, Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale. $5-$10. Email scottwcfm@gmail.com.
Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin — From the People’s Republic of China, 7:30 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $15 & up. 443-5600.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” — A live radio play, Wednesday-Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. through Dec. 31, TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. $10-$47. 443-5600.
Latin Jazz All-Stars — Featuring Steve Turre & Nestor Torres, 8 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $30 & up. 443-5600.
“A Christmas Story” — The classic 1983 film adapted to the stage, 8 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10, again Dec. 14-17, Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in downtown Rogers. $20-$32. 631-8988.
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Dec. 9
Holiday Open House — 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with music from 5:30 until 8 p.m., Heartwood Gallery in Fayetteville. 444-0888.
Holiday Open House — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9 & 10, Lanuti’s Glass, 623 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. Studio downstairs.
Mother Nature Reads — “Busy All Year ‘Round,” 10:30 a.m., Hobbs State Park near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.
Super Saturday — Hanukkah with Temple Shalom, 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
“Elf” — A screening of the holiday movie at 3 p.m. with lobby activities beginning at 1:30 p.m., Faulkner Performing Arts Center in Fayetteville. Donation of canned food for the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Campus Food Pantry. 575-5387. Parking in the Stadium Parking Garage is free that day.
Spring Street Night Market — 4-9 p.m., Eureka Springs. Plus Night of 1000 Santas & more. EurekaSpringsChristmas.com.
An Evening With Sugar on the Floor — Bluegrass, folk and more, 7 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $5-$10 donation. ozarkfolkways.net.
Annie Moses Band — A captivating blend of folk and classical, 8 p.m., Alma Performing Arts Center. $20 & up. 632-2129.
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Dec. 10
Sunday Music — With She’s Us, 1-4 p.m., Terra Studios in Durham. Free. terrastudios.com.
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Art for the Holidays — With the gallery’s represented artists, including Karolyn Farrell, Zeek Taylor & Cheri Bohn, and the Boston Mountain Potters’ Association, through Dec. 31, Art Ventures in Fayetteville. fayettevilleunderground.org.
Dec. 11
Cover to Cover — “Smile” by Raina Telgemeier, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For ages 10-12. 271-6816.
Yoga at FPL — 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
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Dec. 12
“Creatures Great and Small” — A photo exhibit exploring Ozark animals, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org.
Between the Pages — “The False Prince” by Jennifer A. Nielsen, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades 6-8. 271-6816.
Books & Brews — “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman, Core Public House on Mission Boulevard, Fayetteville. Hosted by Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org.
LeAnn Rimes — Today Is Christmas, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $45 & up. 443-5600.
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Dec. 13
Folding Friends — Origami for kids, 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades K-6. 271-6816.
Robert Earl Keen — Fam-O-Lee Back To The Country Jamboree, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25 & up. 443-5600.
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Dec. 14
Preschool Play Date — “Red,” 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335.
Home For the Holidays — With Jonathan Story, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25 & up. 443-5600.
“Emerging Artists” — Reception for four local artists whose work is on display through Jan. 13, 5-7 p.m., 211 Cafe in Bentonville. 544-7478.
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Dec. 15
Art by the Glass — Art Journals, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. $55. 657-2335.
Dance Night — Swing dance in the hall with the “Stuart Davis: In Full Swing” exhibition, 8-11 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335.
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Dec. 16
Holiday Open House — With cookies, hot chocolate and shopping in the museum store, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 16, Fort Smith Museum of History. Free admission. 783-7841.
Forest Folk Workshop — With Madison Woods, 9 a.m.-noon, Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $25. Ages 12 & up. 634-3791.
Pokemon Club for Kids — 10:30 a.m., Bentonville Public Library. For ages 6-11. 271-6816.
Arthropods, Bugs & Insects — With Austin Jones, president of the Arkansas Entomological Society, 2 p.m., Hobbs State Park near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.
Holiday Open House — With shopping in the gift shop, 2-5 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History. Free. 783-7841.
A Very SoNA Christmas — With the SoNA Singers and special guests, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$52. 443-5600.
“The Nutcracker” — Danced by the Western Arkansas Ballet with guests Taylor Sambola & Arcadian Broad of Orlando Ballet Company, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 & 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17, ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. $15-$25. 785-0152.
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Dec. 17
The Snowman — A family concert with SoNA, 2 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $9. 443-5600.
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Dec. 18
LifeWriters — A group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, 10 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Springdale. June Jefferson at 790-2588 or shilohmuseum.org.
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Dec. 19
Beyond the Book — “Ship Breaker” by Paolo Bacigalupi, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades 9-12. 273-7755.
“Finding Neverland” — The story behind Peter Pan, 7 p.m. Dec. 19-20; 1:30 & 7 p.m. Dec. 21; 8 p.m. Dec. 22; 2 & 8 p.m. Dec. 23; 2 p.m. Dec. 24, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $36 & up. 443-5600.
— Becca Martin-Brown
bmartin@nwadg.com
