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.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Dark Star Visuals, Dragon’s Lair, Heartwood Gallery, Nightbird Books and Something Urban present “A Progressive Shopping Party”, with free limousine service between stores from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m today in downtown Fayetteville.

Holiday open house and artists reception at 5 p.m. today at ddp gallery, 7 E. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.

Kathy Thompson Studio 3 sale today at 3. E. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. 521-1502.

Holiday Extravaganza at 6 p.m. today at the Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center, 1701 N.E. Wildcat Way in Bentonville. 30 unique small businesses with pottery, jewelry, educational toys and more. 273-3552.

Jacob Marley’s “Christmas Carol” by Tom Mula at 8 p.m. today through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at TheatreSquared at Nadine Baum Studios at 505 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville. For ages 10 and older. theatresquared.org or 571-2728.

Musical adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,  and at 2 p.m. Sunday at NWACC’s White Auditorium in Rogers. For all ages. $6-$8. 619-4228.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$18. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Music on the Mountain: “Spirit of Christmas” concert with jazz saxophonist Grady Nichols at 7 p.m. Friday at the Clapp Auditorium at Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center in Fayetteville. $30. 736-2709.

Handel’s “The Messiah” and other Christmas favorites at the Ozarks Chorale Winter Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the AUD in Eureka Springs. $10, students are free. ozarkschorale.com or 363-0363.

Holiday Art Sale at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Goodfolk, 229 N. Block St., in Fayetteville. Works by local artists Cindy Arsaga, Marie Demeroukas, Karen Chotkowski, Michelle Berg-Vogel, William Mayes Flanagan, Susan Shore, Tonya Tubbs, Victoria McKinney, Elizabeth Nevins and Jessica Robin. 521-1812.

Second Saturday Christmas crafts program at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rogers Historical Museum Annex, 120 W. Poplar in Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

Celebrate Hanukkah with music, games and a craft, at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required; for children. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4340.

“Christmas at the Movies” with the North Arkansas Symphony performing to six short movies at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $28-$40. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

The Benton County Historical Society’s Christmas Party Show and Tell at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Compton Gardens Conference Center, 312 N. Main in Bentonville. Bring an historical item to share, or just watch and learn. Refreshments. 273-9664.

Holiday Show and Sale, and artists’ reception for Cedar J. Kindy, MM Kent, Path Hennon, Esyule Gamache at 3 p.m. Sunday at Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., in Fayetteville. 444-6557.

Teen Anime Club: Holiday Crafts at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Gingerbread House decorating at 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

“Home for the Holidays” concert Dec. 14 at The Auditorium in Eureka Springs. theaud.org

The Claudia Burson Trio concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 901 W. Cleveland St. in Fayetteville. $25-$30; benefits the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville. bursontrio.com or 521-8422.

John Two-Hawks holiday concert Dec. 15 at The Auditorium in Eureka Springs. johntwohawks.com or 253-5826.

Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band: A Musical Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Free. arkansaswinds.org or 751-5441.

Pat Boone Christmas Show at 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main in Alma. $30-$40. almapac.org or 632-2129.

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” at 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main in Alma. $22-$40. almapac.org or 632-2129.

OMNI Center Video Underground presents “Joyeux Noel”, about the unauthorized 1914 WWI truce, at 7 p.m. Dec. 23 at United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. Free. omni-vu-films.blogspot.com or 575-6302.

New Year’s Eve with the Cate Brothers Band at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 in at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in downtown Fayetteville. $20 and up; room and dinner packages available. georgesmajesticlounge.com or 527-6618.

FIRST NIGHT FAYETTEVILLE: “TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN” at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 in downtown Fayetteville. A family event with music by Fastball, Chase Missy, Thanks for Nothing, Emily Kaitz and Drew Pierce, Still on the Hill, Kelly and the Flip Band, Naturally Brass and others. Dance performaces,  jugglers, puppeteers, poetry slam workshop and performance with Terrence Youngblood, “BigFoot Love” by Ceramic Cow Productions. Midnight firework finale. $5-$10. firstnightfayetteville.org or 443-4797.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Tea, featuring music by US District Judge Jimm Hendren and Janell Hendren Edwards, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. today at the Bella Vista Community Church. $10; benefits local community projects. 855-3108 or 855-1126.

Silver Tea Party benefiting the Carroll County Habitat For Humanity at 2 p.m. today in the Crystal Dining Room at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org or 253-7333.

Fayetteville High School Student Council’s Homeless Vigil at 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Monies raised benefit local homeless population. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4450.

Ebony Fashion Fair “Glam Odyssey: A Fashion Journey Into Bliss & Beyond” at 8 p.m. Friday at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Rogers. $21 and up. 283-8312.

“Got Talent”, a NWA Rollergirls talent show fundraising event, at 9 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Dickson Theater, 227 W. Dickson St., in Fayetteville. 18 and over; all talent types welcome; 5 minute performance slots; $10, register online 48 hours prior to event. $100 cash prize and an appearance at a 2008 NWA Rollergirls bout. General admission $5 or free with a new unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots. nwarollergirls.com or 575-0500.

STAGE & SCREEN
Family Flicks: “Napoleon Dynamite” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Free; Next week: “Elf” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. jonesnet.org or 756-8090.

“Annie Get Your Gun” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main in Alma. $5-$15. almapac.org or 632-2129.

OMNI Center Video Underground presents “Who Shot My Brother”, a look at lawlessness and corruction in Columbia, at 7 p.m. Sunday at United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. Free. omni-vu-films.blogspot.com or 575-6302.

FPL Film Club: “Shane” at 7 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Free. faylib.org or 571-2222.

WORDS
National League of American Pen Women, NWA Branch at 11 a.m. Friday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. 925-7739.

Whodunnits Book Group at noon Saturday at Joe’s Bistro, 3061 N. College Ave., in Fayetteville. 756-6169.

“Arkansas Waterfalls: Secnic Icons of the Natural State” and “Yellowstone in Winter” with wilderness photographer Tim Ernst at 3 p.m. Sunday at Sager Creek Arts Center, 301 E. Twin Springs in Siloam Springs. Admission by donation; calendars and books available to purchase. 524-4000.

BookTalk: “The Polish Officer” by Alan Furst at 1 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

MUSIC
Fayetteville Sonic Arts Festival, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday, and with master classes at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Featuring Gerald Sloan, Jon Barrios, Jack Wright, Toshi Makihara, Keefe Jackson, Fred Lonberg-Holm, 3 Pups Music and Galactic Gutbucket. Free. 575-6302.

Sunday Jazz at Nature’s Water, featuring The Ryan Fourt Trio: Ryan Fourt, Clare Starr and Andrew Sieff, at 3 p.m. Sunday at 275 Huntsville Rd. in Fayetteville. $6; doors open at 2:30 p.m. 582-2393.

The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas monthly jam at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Jose’s on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. ozarkbluessociety.org.

Student piano studio recital II at 8 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

Harmonia Wednesday at Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., No. 103 in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.

LEARNING
Quilters United in Learning Togethers: “Fast And Furious” with Pat Coppola at 6:30  p.m. today at the Holiday Inn in Springdale. quiltguildnwa.org or 273-7153.

Saturday Writing Exercise for seasoned and emerging writers at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks,  4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. Free to all who write; no preregistration required; bring paper and pen. 790-2588.

Washington County Arkansas Genealogical Society at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson in Fayetteville. 442-0131.

The Boston Mountains Potters Association, a group of area potters and sculptors, at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Flat Rock Clay, 2002 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. flatrockclay.com/MudClubHome.htm or 521-3181.

“Find it and Fund It” at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
“Why is This Happening to Me … Again” workshops with author Dr. Michael Ryce at 1:30 p.m. Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. today at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. Free. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

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

A Course in Miracles at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 W. Wedington Drive. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

Still Mind Meditation and Chanting at 9 p.m. Sundays at the School of Metaphysics, 236 E. South St. in Fayetteville. som.org or 527-6804.

OUTDOORS
Ozark Off Road Cyclist meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at West Mountain Brewery in Fayetteville. 363-8129.

Ozark Society-Highland Chapter meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Calvin Road in Fayetteville. 521-4062.

MINOR MATTERS
Circles, Trees and Triangles at 6 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. For K-5th. faylib.org or 571-2222.

YouthCAN!’s public hours at 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. $5 per child; adults free. communityimaginationstudio.org or 442-8585.

Classics for Kids at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Teen Anime Club at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Teen Open Mic with Jules Taylor at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. For grades 6-12. faylib.org or 571-2222.

Entries accepted for YouthCAN! and the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute “Arts in the Air” student art contest through Feb. 14. “Art from the Heart” theme; submissions must be made by instructor or teacher. See website for details. uawri.org or 866-972-7778.

SENIORS
Brain Teasers Club at 10 a.m. today at the Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. 751-3043.

Brain Teasers Club at 10 a.m. Monday at The Plaza Apartments, 1801 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista. 751-3043.

Dinner and Dance at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. $4; benefits Meals on Wheels. 571-2920.

The gym is available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College. Free for seniors 60 and over. 571-2920.

Newcomers Bridge at 12:30 p.m. Fridays 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. jonesnet.org or 756-8090, ext. 109.

AUDITIONS, CALL FOR ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS
Auditions for Witness for the Prosecution at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

Volunteer puppeteers are needed to carry puppets in the First Night Parade Dec. 31 in downtown Fayetteville. All ages and heights needed. Jo Ann Kaminsky, 442-0557.

Auditions for “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m. Jan. 2-3 at the Rogers Little Theater, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.

Entries for the Little Rock Film Festival accepted through February 15 at littlerockfilmfestival.org. $10-$35 per film entry, based on feature length and submission date. Festival is May 15-18. 501-352-5687.

ART EXHIBITS
Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover, Ste. 2 in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Jeanie and Susan Wyant through December.

Arsaga’s, 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville, 444-6557. “Art Salon” featuring works by Cedar J. Kindy, MM Kent, Path Hennon, Esyule Gamache through December.

Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artcenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. 13th Annual Artist’s of NWA Fall Regional Art Exhibition through Dec. 13.

The Common Grounds, 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 442-3515. Rhonda Jones, Sarah Creasman, Elise Taylor and Amber Lawson through December.

ddp gallery, 7 E. Mountain St. Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001. “Small Works 2007” through Jan. 19.

Frameworks 645, 645 W. Dickson, Fayetteville. 443-1692. Drawings and paintings by Nanci Ballew through December.

Julie Wait Designs Art Gallery, 318 S. First St., Rogers. 631-8706. Works by Pat Jackson through Friday

Maison des Tartes, 481 S. School, Fayetteville. 521-1004. Works by the Fayetteville-four, Golsa Yaghoobi, Robert Andes, MM Kent and John Newman, through December.

University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery, Fayetteville. 575-7987. “The 85th ADC Awards Exhibition” through Dec. 16.

GALLERIES, ETC.
Art Emporium, 2914 N. College, Fayetteville. 521-4141.

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. flatrockclay.com or 521-3181.

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

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

Poor Richard’s Art & The Rabbit’s Lair, 116 S. First St., Rogers. 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. villageartclub.org or 273-1798.

MUSEUMS
Arkansas Arts Center, Ninth and Commerce Streets, Little Rock. arkarts.com or (501)372-4000. 50th Annual Delta Exhibition Friday through Jan. 20. “50/50” Friday through Jan. 29. 2007 Collectors Show and Sale through Dec. 30.

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.

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., 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. “Oklahoma Moderne: The Art and Design of Olinka Hrdy” through Jan. 13.

Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Down a Lazy River: Float Fishing on the White River” through Dec. 2008. “Discovering the Bluff Dwellers” through Sept 2008. “That’s Entertainment: From Vaudeville to Cable TV” through Jan. 2008.

Shiloh Museum, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdaleark.org/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Tech-Knowledge-Gee!” through June 8. “Open Season” through Jan. 19. “Ozarks at Play” through Dec. 20.

Siloam Springs Museum, 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011. “Primitive Tools of Arkansas” through Feb. 2.

COMING SOON
“Peter Pan” at 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at the Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $16-$40. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

Top Chefs and Rockstars benefit for Peace at Home Family Shelter at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 in the Fayetteville Town Center. Casual attire; $40. peaceathomeshelter.org or 444-8310.
League of Women Voters panel discussion at 11:30 a..m. Dec. 19 at Fayetteville Public Library about onsite water treatment systems and their impact on development, water quality and regulation. Speakers are Kevin Harrison, Beaver Lake’s Grandview Heights Condominiums; Fred Jacks, Mayor of Bethel Heights; John Gray, Mayor of Greenland; and Alison West, ADEQ District 1 Field Inspector Water Division. 527-2777.