STAGE AND SCREEN

FREE FLIX BEFORE SIX: “SUPER 8” — 5 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free popcorn. faylib.org or 856-7000.
MARK ADAMO’S OPERA “LITTLE WOMEN” — 7:30 p.m. through Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Directed by David Malis. Conducted by Robert Mueller. $25. OperaFayetteville.org.
BLUE MAN GROUP — 7 p.m. today and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$69. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 8 p.m. Saturday at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also Feb. 11, March 17, April 7, May 5, June 2. phunbags.org.
ROSSINI’S “LA GAZZA LADRA”   — 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. John Harrison Opera Foundation Screening. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

WORDS

LIFE WRITERS — 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. For people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends. ShilohMuseum.org or 790-2588.
WOMEN OF THE WORLD POETRY SLAM QUALIFIER AND OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rogue Pizza, 402 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Winner moves on to World Finals in Denver. Feature poet, Ginna Funkwallace. 18 and older. $5 entry goes toward sending the winner to Denver. Facebook.com/OzarkPoetrySlam.
PLAYS OF PEACE — A READER’S THEATRE (POP-ART) — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. Reading “A Part of Me Dies.” omnicenter.org.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP — 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in Fayetteville. For aspiring and experienced authors. With author and teacher Gabrielle Idlet. $15 per class. gidlet@gmail.com or 966-5935.

MUSIC

LORRIE MORGAN — Friday at the Pavilion at Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK. $20-$50. DownstreamCasino.TicketsUnplugged.com/event.php?show_id=702 or 918-919-6000.
JIM COSGROVE AND THE HICCUPS — 10 a.m. Saturday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. “Kid Rocker Extraordinaire” performs. For kids. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
JODY’S LIVING ROOM OPEN MIC — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rowdy Beaver on Dickson Street, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Maxine’s Tap Room in Fayetteville. facebook.com/JodysLivingRoom.
ARSAGA’S SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE — 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Arsaga’s on Crossover Road in Fayetteville. arsagas.com or 527-0690.
SONGS IN THE ’VILLE — 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 19 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Effron White hosts with different guest songwriters. Third Thursdays each month. $10, ages 12 and younger free. uarkballroom.com.

LEARNING

GET ORGANIZED — 1 p.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Simple Spaces. Free. faylib.org or 856-7250.
SKYSPACE DISCUSSIONS — just before sunset Friday, Wednesday and Jan. 20 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Discussion of “The Way of Color” by James Turrell last about 40 minutes. No tickets. First come, first served seating. 418-5700.
CABIN FEVER RELIEVER: COLLECTORS EDITION II — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: “MAKING SENSE OUT OF SHILOH” — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with the University of Arkansas’ Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also Feb. 19: The Shape of War; March 18: War and Freedom; April 15: A Savage Conflict/End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.
FAMILY CENTERED CAREGIVING SUPPORT GROUP — 6 to 7 p.m. Monday of the at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Meets third Monday of the month. schmiedingcenter.org or 751-3043.
COMPUTER CLASS: YOU’VE GOT MAIL — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, and MOUSERCIZE — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For adults. Free, registration required. Faylib.org or 856-7250.
WASHINGTON COUNTY TEA PARTY LUNCH AND LEARN — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Western Sizzlin, 3942 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale. Featuring David Barton’s “Wallbuilders” series on America’s Christian Heritage 361-2611.
PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT MEETING — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Springdale Country Club. Meets third Tuesday of the month. ArProstateCancer.org, 501-748-1293 or 1-800-338-1383.
SANDWICHED-IN LECTURE SERIES — Noon Wednesday at the Shiloh Museum. Eureka Springs: 132 Years in the Making as the City that Wouldn’t Die  with local historian John Fuller Cross. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
GALLERY TALK — 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Jan. 19 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. “The Legacy of American Art” with Curator of American Art Kevin Murphy. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BOSTON MOUNTAIN CHAPTER — 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
SPRING ART CLASSES — Enroll now for classes at the NWA Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. Dates, times, costs, ages and mediums vary. Scholarships available. NWACCC.org or 443-9216.
GALLERY TOUR: STRONG WOMEN — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from the main lobby, GREATEST HITS — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from the main lobby, and SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOUR: WONDER WORLD — 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from the south lobby at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way in Bentonville. Drop-in guided tours. crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
RAZORBACK JUGGLERS — 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Student Union or Gym 1 at the HPER building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free lessons and new members are welcome. sites.google.com/site/jugglingrsoclub.
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.
BOSTON MOUNTAIN QUILTERS — 10 a.m. Mondays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.
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.
CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES — 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Ages 7-10 from 1-2 p.m., Ages 11-18 from 2-3 p.m. $5. ozarkfolkways.org or 634-3791.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

STRONGWOMAN PROGRAM — 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays starting in January at the Washington County Extension office, 2536 N. McConnell Ave. in Fayetteville. 12-week strength training program for middle-aged and older women. With Vicki Knight and Marty Smith. $12. ckoch@uaex.edu or 444-1755.
DETOXIFICATION WORKSHOP — 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Studio F at the Trailside Art Village, west off the Square on Center Street, in Fayetteville. With Natural Health Consultant Jenny Dietzel. $15-$20. facebook.com/events/203904653034597/, TwinSpringsWellness.com or 222-0177.
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.
MEDITATION PRACTICE — 7 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Unity of Fayetteville, 4880 Wedington Drive in Fayetteville. 442-0680.
DHARMA TALK — 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 2 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), 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. fayettevillefriends.org or 888-909-1110.
SUPPORT GROUPS — The NWA Center for Equality offers a variety of support groups for the LGBTQ community. nwaEquality.org.
FREE CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays at NWA Center for Equality, 179 N. Church in Fayetteville. By appointment only. NWAHOPE@ nwaEquality.org or 888-391-9222.
PILATES CLASSES — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, 240 E. Rock St. in Fayetteville. With Lisa Webb. $5-$7; $30 for six classes. accessfayetteville.org/government/yvonne_richardson_center/index.cfm or 444-3461.
HEALING MEDITATION — 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ozark Research Institute in Fayetteville. ozarkresearch.org or 582-9197.
NWA CENTER for SPIRITUAL LIVING STUDY GROUP — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jones Center For Families, Room 135 in Springdale. livinginthepresence@yahoo.com or 439-0149.
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.

SENIORS

FRIDAY THE 13TH GOOD LUCK PARTY — 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.
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.
YOGA STRETCH — 1 p.m. Tuesdays; FUN 2 B FIT — 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL I — 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and EXERCISE WITH DANCE LEVEL II — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; MUSCULAR STRENGTH RANGE MOVEMENT — 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; USE IT OR LOSE IT WITH JIMMY CULP — 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; CARDIO CIRCUIT — 1:30 p.m. Thursdays; TAI CHI — 10 a.m. Fridays, MEDITATION CIRCLE — 10 a.m. Mondays; ACRYLIC PAINTS — 10 a.m. Tuesdays; BEAN BAG BASEBALL — 9 a.m. Wednesdays, WII BOWLING LEAGUE — 11 a.m. Tuesdays; CANASTA — 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, BINGO — 10 a.m. Thursdays, MAHJONG: 1 p.m. Thursdays; MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS — 1 p.m. Thursdays; BRIDGE — noon. Fridays at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. 571-2920.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

CALL FOR GALLERY GUIDES — 3 to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at Crystal Bridges. Registration required. Jennifer.Dunham@CrystalBridges.org or 418-5734.
CALL FOR FLOATS, BANDS, COSTUMED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS — Through Feb. 1 to the Krewe of Krazo for Mardi Gras in Eureka Springs. “My-O-Mayan” theme. Night Parade at 6 p.m. Feb. 11, and Annual Day Parade at 2 p.m. Feb. 18. For more information, Dan Ellis at Dan@Ureeka.org, Krazo.Ureeka.Org, or 981-9551.
ENTRIES FOR CIVIL WAR IN THE ARKANSAS OZARKS PODCAST CONTEST — Submit through Feb. 3. For K-12 students in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Washington counties. For rules and more information: ShilohMuseum.org/education/podcast-contest.php or 750-8165.
“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 15 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“HONK!” AUDITIONS — Feb. 18-19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. No appointment needed. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.
VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport’s Regional Jet Center, 12344 Tower Drive in Bentonville. Food packs will be used to feed starving children in the developing world. facebook.com/1MMeals, fmsc.org/mobilepack, or 295-9191.
CALL FOR POETS — For Ekphrastic Poetry Slam and Formal Poetry Competition Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. Art can be viewed at the Center or online. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
“GOD OF CARNAGE” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. April 16-17 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“CHICAGO” AUDITIONS — 7 p.m. June 4-5 at the Rogers Little Theater. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.

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.
ARTIFACTS GALLERY — 184 N. Main St., Eureka Springs. artifactseureka.com or 363-6660.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS — 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. “A Journey Between Heaven and Earth” by Napoleon Dezaldivar and “My Aluminum Experience” by Shane Beyer through Jan. 27.
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, 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.
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. faylib.org or 856-7105. “Civil War Arkansas, 1861-1865” Traveling Exhibit through Jan. 22.
FIRST THURSDAY ART PROGRAM — 5 to 8 p.m. First Thursday on the square in downtown Fayetteville. FirstThursdayFayetteville.com or 521-5776.
THE FRENCH DOOR AT ROCKY CREEK GALLERY — Armstrong Road in Fayetteville. 879-5987.
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.
OZARK NATURAL FOODS — 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. ozarknaturalfoods.com or 521-7558.
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 labyrinth. 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. art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987. “Non-equilibrium” by Carol Prusa Tuesday through Feb. 10.
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. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305. Open 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. “US, An Undergraduate Salon” Jan. 19 through Feb. 17.
WHITE LOTUS SALON AND MASSAGE — 4750 Mission, Fayetteville. 582-4806. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Featuring local artists and handmade gifts.

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.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — 444-0066 or clintonhousemuseum.org.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. crystalbridges.org or 418-5700.
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. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154. “Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Stereotypes in Cartoons” through March 24. “Buried Dreams” “Coin” Harvey and Monte Ne” and “Building Rogers” through Sept. 22. “Building Rogers” through 2012. “Benton County Crime Stories” through 2013.
SHILOH MUSEUM — 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. springdalear.gov/shiloh or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Working Dawn to Dark” through Monday. “Roadside Attractions”   through May 12. “Whatever You Do, Stay in Print” on the life of journalist, educator and historian Ernie Deane through July 21.
SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM — 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs. 524-4011.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS DISCOVERY ZONE — 1564 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville. cmase.uark.edu/UADZ/UADZ.htm or 575-3875. “GPS Adventures Arkansas” through March.

COMING SOON

US, AN UNDERGRADUATE SALON ARTIST RECEPTION — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the University of Arkansas Student Gallery (sUgAR), 114 Central Ave. in Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305.
PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION GROUP — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.
CHINESE NEW YEAR STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Linda Tian. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.
SATURDAY MORNING ANIME: “NABARI” AND “KAZE NO STIGMA” — 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.
SYMPHONY OF NORTH ARKANSAS: MASTERWORKS II — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
10X10 COUNTDOWN CONVERSATION — 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
GUEST ARTIST SARAH MESKO, MESSO SOPRANO BENEFIT CONCERT — 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. $25 at the door. Benefits the John Harrison Opera Foundation. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.
TWILIGHT BLENDERS — Jan. 23 at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Next week: Winston and Bill. 571-2920.
FAY JONES ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES: “PHYSICAL DELINEATIONS” WITH WILLIAM E. MASSIE — 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in the Hembree Auditorium, Room 107E in the Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Also Feb. 9: “Building a Durable Knowledge” with Bruce Wrightsman, Feb. 20: “How Beauty Could Save the Planet” with Lance Hosey; Feb. 27: “Following the Water” with Christine Ten Eyck. Free, limited seating. Architecture.uark.edu or 575-4704.
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB — 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. “Spares” by Michael Marshall Smith. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “MODERN ETHICS AND TRADITIONAL WISDOM” — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Book sale and signing to follow. 601-4519.
KEB’ MO’ BAND — 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $29-$49. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
PAJAMA PARTY BINGO — 10 a.m. Jan. 26 at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Prizes for best PJ’s. 571-2920.
LEARNING YOUR KIDS LANGUAGE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY — 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 26 at NWACC in Rogers. Learn to stay connected and closed through Facebook, Twitter, Skype and LinkedIn. With David Lee. Free. Register at Bealelee.com or 876-2869.
CAROL PRUSA LECTURE AND ARTIST’S RECEPTION — 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in room 213 of the Fine Arts Center building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. CarolPrusa.com, art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery or 575-7987.
INTERNET SAFETY FOR NONPROFITS — 10 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Jon Pascoe, Director or Information Security at Arvest Bank Operations. faylib.org or 856-7000.
BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “ESSENTIAL ETHICS: A BUDDHIST APPROACH TO MODERN LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIONS” — 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Carnegie Public Library in Eureka Springs. Donations suggested. 244-6419.
A CONVERSATION OF BOOKS — 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. With “Black August” author Bill Harrison. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
AUTHOR JEANNIE WHAYNE — 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. nightbirdbooks.com or 443-2080.
BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MIDDLE WAY: NAGARJUNA’S 70 STANZAS” — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Road, Ste. B, in Fayetteville. Book signing to follow. Donations requested. 601-4519.
LEWIS BLACK: IN GOD WE RUST — 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$65. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.
CIVIL WAR MOVIES YOU MISSED: “THE BEGUILED” — 1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.
THEATER CLASSES — Mondays through Thursdays Jan. 30 through April 19 at Arts Live Theatre, 818 N. Sang Ave. in Fayetteville. Learn improv, production, musical theater and more. For pre-k through grade 12. No classes the week of March 19. Times and costs vary. Registration required. ArtsLiveTheatre.com or 521-4932.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS — Jan. 30 through March 6 at the Fayetteville Public Library. 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays for grades 4-6. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays for grades 7-12. Free, registration required. faylib.org, 856-7170, 856-7250.
BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “THE FOUNDATION OF NONVIOLENCE” — 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at the University of Arkansas’s Giffel’s Auditorium in Fayetteville. 601-4519.
THEATRESQUARED ARTISTS’ FORUM: “TIGERS BE STILL” — 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Live sneak peek performance. faylib.org or 856-7000.
AUTUMN BROWN, AND GOLDEN, KLING & WISEMAN ARTISTS RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“DIAL M FOR MURDER” — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 12-11, and 3 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN: RANDALL SHREVE — 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Clapp Auditorium at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. Benefits the Clapp Auditorium Restoration. Family friendly event. Next: Marshall Mitchell March 6. $5; includes parking, food and treats. MountSequoyah.org.
“HAIRSPRAY” — 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$25. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
FREAKIN EUREKAN RUN — 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs. 15K race. Benefits the University of Arkansas Cycling Club. Cancelled if trail is snow-covered. Register at active.com or in person at Fleetfeet in Fayetteville. $35-$40. For more information, Russ@FleetFeetFayetteville.com or 571-8786.
HOOKERS AND JOKERS BALL — 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live music. Ticketed event. $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.
MARDI GRAS PARADE — 2 p.m. Feb. 18 through downtown Eureka Springs. Spectators encouraged to dress out in costume and join the parade. Krazo Kostume Kontest at 3:30 p.m. at the New Delhi Cafe. Cash prizes. After Parade Party 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aud. $20 for after party. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.
BEAUX ARTS MASQUERADE BALL — 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Cash bar, live entertainment. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.
ARTIGRAS — Feb. 19-21 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Free. LUNDY GRAS ARTIST RECEPTION — 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 with Roi Regency, former Kings and Queens in full dress. Krazo.Ureeka.org or 253-7788.
ST. ELIZBETH’S KING CAKE BALL AND MARDI GRAS SUPPER — 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center, 232 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Cajun dinner, live music with Naturally Brass, cash bar. Ticketed event. $35-$65. 636-8864.
“ANON(YMOUS)”   — 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and Feb. 29 through March 3, and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 49 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Kiara Pipino. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.
EKPHRASTIC POETRY SLAM AND FORMAL POETRY COMPETITION — Feb. 25 at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Ekphrastic describes something that is inspired by a work of art, therefore all entries must be inspired by from pieces in the Arkansas Arts Center Collection. High school students compete at 3:30 p.m.; Adults at 7 p.m. $3. ArkArts.com or 501-372-4000.
“IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE” — 3 p.m. March 3-4 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. For kids $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
KISS A PIG GALA — March 3 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. diabetes.org/nwakissapig.
BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE COMMEMORATION — March 9-11 at Pea Ridge National Military Park. Civil War era music concert, part tours, re-enactor camps, and more. NPS.gov/peri/index.htm or 451-8122.
HARMONY: ARKANSAS STORIES, MUSIC AND THEN SOME — 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
ST. PADDY PARADE — March 17 through downtown Eureka Springs. Walking parade with floats. Anyone in green can join the parade. StPaddy.Ureeka.org.
“NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” — 8 p.m. April 13-14 and April 19-21, and 2 p.m. April 15 and April 22 at the Rogers Little Theater. Valentine’s Spectacular on Feb. 14. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
WASHINGTON CONCERT SERIES — 6 p.m. April 18 at Washington Elementary School in Fayetteville. Featuring 3 Penny Acre. Also May 16: Shannon Wurst. Benefits school music program. BYO blanket or lawn chair. Food and drinks available. $5, kids are free. 466-6164.
RENAISSANCE AND FANTASY FAIRE OR THE OZARKS MEETING — April 21-22 at the riding arena adjacent to the Washington County Fair Grounds off of McConnell Road in Fayetteville. Old world music, knights, sword fights, and more. Games and crafts for kids. $5, children 12 years old and younger are free. RenFanFaire.biz or 287-4583.
“BOOK OF DAYS” — 7:30 p.m. April 20-21 and April 26-27, and 3 p.m. April 22 and April 28 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“CABARET”  — 8 p.m. April 20-21 and April 25-28, and 2 p.m. April 22 and April 29 at the University Theatre in Fayetteville. Directed by Amy Herzberg. $7-$16 for the public; free to $3 for UA students with ID. drama.uark.edu or 575-4752.
“WHY TORTURE IS WRONG, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM” — 8 p.m. April 27-28 and 2 p.m. April 29 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
SPRING SING — 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. With the ACO Chorale and Youth Choir. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
MADE IN THE USA — 3 p.m. May 6 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Pieces by American composers with the Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.
“GOD OF CARNAGE” — 8 p.m. June 1-2 and June 7-9, and 2 p.m. June 3 and June 10 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$42, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“RANT” — 8 p.m. June 15-16 and 2 p.m. June 17 at the Rogers Little Theater. $10. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“CHICAGO” — 8 p.m. July 1-2, Aug. 2-4 and Aug. 9-11, and 2 p.m. July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 at the Rogers Little Theater. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
“OLIVER” — 7 p.m. May 10-11, 2 and 7 p.m. May 12, and 2 p.m. May 13 at the Rogers Little Theater. Special Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday. $9.50-$25, additional fee for dinner. rogerslittletheater.org or 631-8988.
BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE RE-ENACTMENT — 1 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at Pea Ridge National Military Park. ArkansasStateParks.com/PrairieGroveBattlefield or 846-2990.
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THURSDAY, Jan. 12

Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Colt Ford
Jammin Java, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Ashley McBryde
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Walter Savage, Open Mic Blues Jam
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Candy Lee
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Sarah Hughes
White Oak Pinnacle Hills Station, Rogers: Jovan Arellano

FRIDAY, Jan. 13

The Bayou, Rogers: Steppin Stones
Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla: Clover Road Band
Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: Tom Nolen, DJ DooHickey, Zac Slade & Frank Spinz
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: RJ Mischo, Nathan A., The 1 oz. Jig, Groovement
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Matt Smith Jazz
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Jason Strode
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jamie Wolfe & the Wranglers
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Roby Pantall Trio, Joe Pitts
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Tiffany Christopher Band
Rowdy Beaver, Fayetteville: Charliehorse

SATURDAY, Jan. 14

Billy’s Bar and Grill, Fayetteville: JuJu and the Juggerknockers
Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs: Flippoff Pirates
Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla: Six Guns South, RJ Mischo and his Redhot Blues Band
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Turnpike Troubadours, The Dirty River Boys, The Cole Porter Band
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Chooch & the Sidehill Goughers
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jovan Arellano
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Leah & Jones, Joe Pitts
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Duty Free
Rowdy Beaver, Fayetteville: Folk Holler
Sam’s Cellar, Neosho, Mo.: Darren Ray

SUNDAY, Jan. 15

Common Grounds, Fayetteville: DJ SoulFree
Copeland’s, Rogers: Claudia Burson Trio with Ben Harris
Emelia’s Kitchen, Fayetteville: Jazz Duos
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Candy Lee and the Sweets
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Shannon Wurst
Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville: Bluegrass Jam

MONDAY, Jan. 16

Billy’s Bar and Grill, Fayetteville: Chris Jerry
Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs: Springbilly
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Mo Brothers
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jerrod Mounce
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Monday Night Jam
The Perk, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Darren Ray

TUESDAY, Jan. 17

JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: TJ Scarlett
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Keith Nicholson
JR’s Lightbulb Club, Fayetteville: The Memphis Pencils, Candy Lee and the Sweets, Rough Draft
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Jed Clampit

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18

Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: Karaoke
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Elise Davis
Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Joe Mack
Iron Horse Coffee House, Rogers: Rogers Jazz Society
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Justin Witte
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jeff Fox
Jose’s, Fayetteville: Karaoke
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Ben Harris
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Derek Van Lynn
Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville: Old Time Fiddle Jam

THURSDAY, Jan. 19

Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs
George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Waka Winter Classic with The 1 oz. Jig, Groovement, Candy Lee, Jon Shorter & the Gateway Band, Cadillac Jackson
Jammin Java, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam
JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Jeff Fox
JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Justin Witte
Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Adam Collins, Open Mic Blues Jam
Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Jeff Kearney
Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: Kevin Bennoch

Venues

The Bayou, Rogers: 246-9337, Billy’s Bar and Grill, Fayetteville: 935-4800, Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Eureka Springs: 253-6723, Common Grounds, Fayetteville: 442-3515, Copeland’s, Rogers: 246-9455, Downstream Casino, Quapaw, OK: 918-919-6000, Emelia’s Kitchen, Fayetteville: 527-9800, Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: 455-5555, George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: 442-4226, Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: 444-8909, Iron Horse Coffee House, Rogers: 631-9977, Jammin Java, Fayetteville: 443-2233, JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: 443-0700, JJ’s Grill, Rogers: 372-4460, JR’s Lightbulb Club, Fayetteville: 444-6100, Jose’s, Fayetteville: 521-0194, Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: 587-8981, Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: 935-3459, The Perk, Fayetteville: 856-6382, Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville: 582-3330, Rowdy Beaver, Fayetteville: 287-4227, Sam’s Cellar, Neosho, MO: 417-451-3330, Tanglewood Brand Beer Co., Fayetteville: 856-6500, White Oak Pinnacle Hills Station, Rogers: 631-1114.