All events listed in 8 Days a Week are open to the public. To submit a listing, send to FFW, 203 N. College Avenue, 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
Northwest Arkansas Home & Garden show 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the John Q. Hammons Center, 3201 Pinnacle Hills Parkway in Rogers. $5.

Rugar Ruddick art reception at 6 p.m. Friday at Fusion Fine Arts, 109 N. Main St., Bentonville. 273-9ART.

Doodle Art Auction and dinner, a benefit for the Ozark Food Bank, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Clarion-Bentonville. $40. 872-8774.

Oklahoma Avicultural Society’s Spring Bird Fair at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center in Tulsa. www.okbirds.com or 918-437-3343.

Reading and booksigning by Al Kuettner, author of “March to a Promised Land: The Civil Rights Files of a White Reporter,” at 3 p.m. Saturday at Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., No. 103 in Fayetteville. www.nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Marlo Salfedo art reception at 7 p.m. March 8 at Arsaga’s Espresso Cafe, 1852 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. 527-0690.

STAGE & SCREEN
All in the Timing by David Ives at 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and March 7-10, and at 2 p.m. Sunday and March 11 at the University Theatre at 228 Fine Arts Center in Fayetteville. $3-$12. 575-3946.

Family Flicks presents The Ant Bully at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free. Next week: Superman Returns. www.jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 116.

Kiss Kiss, Bang Band at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

WORDS
James B. Godfrey, former director of Chinese art at Sotheby’s will speak on Ancient Chinese Tomb Pottery at 7:30 p.m. University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center room 213. Free.

The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl discussed at 10 a.m Friday the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

Artifact Identification with the Arkansas Archeology Survey at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave.,  in Springdale. www.springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

Join Poets Northwest at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Center, room 222 for a gentle critique session. Bring 12 copies of poem you wished critiqued. 756-5405.

OMNI’s Peace Coffee House hosts open mic night at 7 p.m. Sunday at the United Campus Ministry. 442-4600.

LifeWriting, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, at 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. www.springdaleark.org/shiloh or 790-2588.

Carol Florida will speak about her book “Road Tested: Life and Recipes” at 7 p.m. March 8 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Book signing to follow. www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

Beyond Words with Doug Shields followed by Open Mic at 8 p.m. March 8 at  Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville, 444-6557.

MUSIC
Guest lecture and demonstration in world music with Naoko Terauchi at 9:30 a.m. today at the University of Arkansas Mullins Library room 104 Free. 575-4703.

Mulberry-leaf lecture on early Asian music with Naoko Terauchi at 4 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Mullins Library room 104 Free. 575-4703.

Carmen Lyon voice recital at 8 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4703.

Ball in the House at 7 p.m. Friday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $18-$18. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Janice Yoes voice recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday at University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4703.

Chris Duarte at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. www.basinpark.com

American Guild of Organist concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4703.

Brentwood Bluegrass at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Brentwood Community Building. $3. South of Fayetteville on U.S. 71. 839-2119.

UA Percussion Ensemble at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $10. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

The Ozark Mountain British Brass Band will present “Classically Brass!” at 3 p.m. Sunday at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. $8 advance, $10 door, under 12 free. 254-5161.

Brian Glass trumpet recital at 7 p.m. Monday at University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4703.

The United States Army Blues Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main St. in Alma. Free, tickets required. www.almapac.org or 632-2129.

UA Inspirational Singers at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $10. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Aux Arcs Saxophone Quartet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4703.

Western Michigan Trombone Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4703.

Benjamin Pierce tuba and euphonium recital at 7:30 p.m. March 8 at University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4703.

LEARNING
Potter Robin Hopper will lead a clay workshop Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Flat Rock Clay in Fayetteville. Wheel, assemblage, color finishing, slipware, brushwork and other decorative techniques. $395. 521-3181.

Dress-Up and Dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and open dance at 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Teatro Scarpino at 329 N. West Ave., in Fayetteville. Swing, Salsa, Latin. $10. www.scarpino.com or 409-3772.

ArtSmart for All Ages with Eden Miller at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. 4-weeks; $34-$39. www.artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

The Wool and Wheel Handspinners Guild at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. www.springdaleark.org/shiloh or 267-3608.

Pencil to Paint for All Ages with Eden Miller at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. 4-weeks; $34-$39. www.artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club at 8 p.m. Saturday at Asbell Elementary School. 443-2796.

Basic Computer Literacy at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and March. 8 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

Book Repair: Spine Replacement at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the New Design Center at 572 W. Sixth St. in Fayetteville. 4-weeks; $195. www.newdesigncenter.org or 587-9925.

Beginning Website at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the New Design Center at 572 W. Sixth St. in Fayetteville. 4-weeks; $225. www.newdesigncenter.org or 587-9925.

Non-Fiction Writing workshop at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Advanced Energy workshops with Dr. Garland Landrith today through Saturday at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. $35-$80. www.unityfay.org or 442-0680.

Dr. Joan Borysenko, cofounder of the Mind-Body clinical programs at Beth Isreal and Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and author of “Minding the Body, Mending the Mind,” will speak at 7 p.m. March 8 at the Jones Center, 610 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Pre-registration required. www.jonesnet.org or 750-6550.

Mastery of Consciousness at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the School of Metaphysics, 236 E. South St. in Fayetteville. $15. www.som.org or 527-6804.

The Buddhist meditation and spiritual support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Arkansas Yoga Center, 1949 N. Green Acres Road, Fayetteville. 521-2395.

The Jones Center Community Health and Wellness Center in Springdale offers a variety of free and low cost exercise classes for adults and children, including Water Aerobics Classes for $25 per month. 756-6550, ext. 132.

OUTDOORS
11th annual Running for the Green at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Scottsdale Center in Rogers. Benefits the Mercy Breast Center.

Little Rock Marathon Sunday in Little Rock. www.littlerockmarathon.com or 501-371-4770.

MINOR MATTERS
History Day today at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free. www.jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

Art with Leilani at 4 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Next week: International Kids. After school workshop series Thursdays through Apr. 26; free; for K-5th grade; registration required. www.faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4370.

Clay Play with Lindsay Dover and Jessica Carter at 4 p.m. today at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. 4-weeks; for K-5th; $40-$46. www.artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Read Across America: Celebrate Dr. Suess’ Birthday at 4 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

KidFriends Bring It On! Entertainment Showcase at 7 p.m. Friday at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers. $2-$10. www.RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.

Open Art Studio with Lindsay Dover and Jessica Carter at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. 4-weeks, not during Spring Break; for 7th-12th ; $35-$38. www.artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Teen Tech Week: Digital Music Making at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

Teen Tech Week: Email 101 at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

FOR BOOMERS
Bingo at 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Ceramics at 9 a.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Newcomers Bridge at 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Acrylic Painting at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Lift exercise with Melissa Powers at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Peppi exercise with Melissa Powers at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. 571-2920.

Line Dancing at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free. www.jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 137.

Jean & Friends perform for the monthly birthday party at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. $6. 571-2920.

Yoga at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Fayetteville Senior Center 945 S. College. $6. 571-2920.

AUDITIONS, CALL FOR ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS
Auditions for Holes at 11 a.m. Saturday at Arts Live Theatre, 1378 N. College in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center in Fayetteville. www.artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

Auditions for The Nerd at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. www.artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Hospice volunteer training at 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays March 13 through April 19 at WRMC Hospice Office, 34 W. Colt Square in Fayetteville. Registration required. 713-7384.

2007 FAT CAT Awards and Video Festival entries accepted through March 17 at Community Access Television,101 W. Rock St. in Fayetteville. Free. Entries aired Saturdays in April; Awards Ceremony April 27. 444-3433.

Entries for the 2007 Thomas Hart Benton Award, a mural design competition with a $2,000 prize, must be postmarked or hand delivered by March 23 to Crowder College in Neosho, MO. Theme: the life and work of George Washington Craver. No entry fee required. Contact Allen Bishop, abishop@crowder.edu or 417-455-5600

Wanderer Illustrations accepted through March 31 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. For artists grade 4-12. cspaulding@faylib.org, www.faylib.org or 571-2222.

Entries for the 2007 T Tauri Film Festival due by April 1. Ages 18 and under. www.ttauri.org.

2007 Fayetteville Arts Festival accepting applications from visual artists of numerous categories through April 9. www.fayettevillearts.org or 571-3337.

Art Explosions is accepting entries to the second annual Statewide Art in the Air student art contest. Local contest at 9 a.m. April 14 at the Art Explosion Studios. For K-12. www.wrcenter.net or 927-2020.

Local fashion and accessories designers can submit their work for possible inclusion in a trunk show at Masons at Bellafont in Sept. Email mason@shopmasons.com, subject line “OPEN CALL.”

ART EXHIBITS
Arsaga’s Espresso Cafe, 1852 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. 527-0690. Michael Zoller through Saturday. Marlo Salfedo Sunday through April 1.

Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville, 444-6557. Elizabeth Mitchell Sunday through April 1.

Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. 751-5441. www.artscenteroftheozarks.org. Eighth annual Celebrate Art! K-8th grade through March 17.

ddp gallery, 7 E. Mountain St. Fayetteville. 442-0001. www.ddpgallery.com Jon Lee through March 10.

Gallery West, 1801 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista. www.villageartclub.org or 273-1798. Sally Scott, Loretta Luschar, B. J. Culbertson, Jack Hetterich, Carolyn Bietendorf, Jan Burgess, Nadine Mong, Ruth Klotz, Charles Harrington, Cathy Wills, and Mary Ann Craig through April.

Julie Wait Designs Art Gallery, 318 S. First St., Rogers. 631-8706. Jody Stephenson through April 6.

The Perk, 3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville, 251-7375. Marc Langille through March 31.

Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. www.RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988. Jenny Walker through March 2.

University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery, Fayetteville. 575-7987. By Any Means: Works from the National Drawing Invitationals through March 16.

GALLERIES, ETC.
Artful Spaces, 266 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. 582-5554.

Enigma, 15 N. Block Ave., Fayetteville. 587-0304.

Flat Rock Studio, 2002 S. School St. Fayetteville. www.flatrockclay.com or 521-3181.

Fusion Fine Arts Gallery, 109 N. Main St., Bentonville. 273-9278.

Hampstead Fair Art Works, 423 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. 313-4153.

Heartwood Gallery-An Artists Collective. 428 S. Government St., Fayetteville. 444-0888.

J Gallery, 311 W. Dickson St., Ste.103, Fayetteville. 521-2004.

Poor Richard’s Art, 116 S. First St., Rogers. www.poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

Terra Studios, 12103 Hazel Valley Road. Durham. 643-3314.

Wishing Spring Arts and Crafts Gallery, 8862 W. McNelly Road, Bella Vista. 273-1798. www.villageartclub.org.

MUSEUMS
Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce Streets, Little Rock. www.arkarts.com or (501)372-4000. Lines of Discovery: 225 Years of American Drawings through April 1. Connections: International Turning Exchange Friday through March 25.

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. Open Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.

Price Tower Arts Center, 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, OK. (877) 424-2424. Open Tuesdays through Sundays. Raymond Loewy: Designs for a Consumer Culture through Sunday

Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. www.rogersarkansas.com/museum. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Springtime in the Ozarks: Floral Quilts from the Enfield Collection through April 28. All Aboard: Rogers and the Golden Age of Rail through Oct. 2007. That’s Entertainment: From Vaudeville to Cable TV through Jan. 2008.

Shiloh Museum, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. www.springdaleark.org/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. Yours in FLT, Independent Order of Odd Fellow artifacts through March. Serving Our Clients: Rural Relief in 1930s Newton County through April 26. Say Cheese! through Aug. 4.

Siloam Springs Museum, 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., admission is free. Collector’s Collection 2007 Exhibition Saturday through March 31.

COMING SOON
Arts Live Theatre presents Disney’s Aladdin The Musical at 7 p.m. March 9-10 and at 2 p.m. March 10-11 in the Continuing Education Auditorium in Fayetteville. $6-$8. www.artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

Pluck – The Specialists at 8 p.m. March 9 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $14-$22. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Cigar Box with Lesha Shaver at 9 a.m. March 10 at the New Design Center at 572 W. Sixth St. in Fayetteville. $105. www.newdesigncenter.org or 587-9925.

The Art of Bonzai with Mike Walker at 10 a.m. March 10 at the Carl A. Totenmeier Horticulture Center at 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. $10-$20. www.bgso.org or 750-2620

Cinderella at 2 p.m. March 10-11 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$18. www.artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

2007 Miss Lakes of the Northwest Pageant at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 10 at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers. Ages 8-24. www.RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International NWA Branch Inaugural Hope Gala at 6 p.m. March 10 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers. $100. www.jdrf.org/nwark or 443-9190.

Raw Food Potluck at 6 p.m. March 10 at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. www.unityfay.org or 442-0680.

M11 2007 Fayetteville, a demonstration for pace will begin at 2 p.m. Mar. 11 at the Walton Arts Center parking lot for a march to the downtown square. Omnicenter.org.

The 14th Anniversary Concert of the Barbara Mashburn Scholarship Foundation at 2 p.m. March 11 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $25. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

OMNI Center Video Underground presents Citizen Ruth at 6:30 p.m. March 11 at United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. Free. www.northwest-ark.com/vu/ or 442-4600.

The University Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. March 13 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $10. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Heartsaver First Aid at 9 a.m. March 14 at the Jones Center, 610 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Pre-registration required. www.jonesnet.org 750-6550.

Lost In Yonkers at 8 p.m. March 16 Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main. $15-$25. www.almapac.org or 632-2129.

The North Arkansas Symphony Upon Emerald Shores at 7:30 p.m. March 17 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $28-36. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Quattrocelli at 2 p.m. March 18 at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. $5-$25. 254-5200.

American Heart Association CPR Instructor course March 21 at the Jones Center, 610 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Pre-registration required. www.jonesnet.org or 750-6550.

Heartsaver CPR at 6 p.m. March 27 at the Jones Center, 610 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Pre-registration required. www.jonesnet.org 750-6550.

A program about poet Rosa Zanoni Marinoni with Paula Marinoni at 12 p.m. March 28 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., in Springdale. www.springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.

The Passport to Adventure Travel Film Series presents The Real World of Fiji at 2 p.m. March 29 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Social hour at 1 p.m., $35 for series tickets. Next month: Cruising the Rivers of Europe. www.artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CPR For Families & Friends at 6 p.m. March 29 at the Jones Center, 610 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Pre-registration required. www.jonesnet.org 750-6550.

The annual Jones Juggling Festival will be March 30 – April 1 at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free. www.jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 518.

The eighth annual UA Horse Festival at 10 a.m. March 31 at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena, Hwy 112 South (Exit 66) in Fayetteville. $5-$10; under 12 free with paying adult. www.horsefestival.org or 575-6300.

American Heart Association Heart Walk March 31 at UA. www.heartwalk.kintero.org/nwa or 571-6680.

KidWorks Puss In Boots at 2 p.m. March 31 at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers. $2-$10. www.RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.

Reading, Reception and Booksigning for Pat Carr, The Death of a Confederate Colonel: Civil War Stories and a Novella, at 7 p.m. March 31 at Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., No. 103 in Fayetteville. www.nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

Dance Coalition Dancing Across Cultures at 7 p.m. March 31 and 2 p.m. April 1 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $10-$15. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

The Fulbright Concerto Competition at 7:30 p.m. March 31 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $35-40. www.waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.