SPECIAL EVENTS

OCCUPY THE COURTS — Noon Friday marching from the square at Mountain and Block Streets to the Federal building in Fayetteville. Corporations are not people; money is not speech. OmniCenter.org.

US, AN UNDERGRADUATE SALON ARTIST RECEPTION — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas Student Gallery (sUgAR), 114 Central Ave. in Bentonville. facebook.com/pages/sUgAR or 273-5305.

10X10 COUNTDOWN CONVERSATION — 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 856-7000.

OMNI MEMBERS & FRIENDS GATHERING — 6 p.m. Sunday at the LifeStyles Building, 2590 W. Sycamore in Fayetteville. GladysTiffany@yahoo.com or 935-4422.

NWA ROLLER DERBY: THE SNOW FLAKES VS. THE HOT CHOCOLATES — 6 p.m. Sunday at the Starlight Skatium, 612 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. $5-$15; kids 5 and younger free with paying adult. Other bouts on March 11, April 21, July 14, Aug. 26, and Oct. 28. nwaRollerDerby.com or 444-7827.

BUDDHIST AUTHOR AND TEACHER GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL: “MODERN ETHICS AND TRADITIONAL WISDOM” — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Book sale and signing to follow. ArTibet.com or 601-4519.

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.
STAGE AND SCREEN

SATURDAY MORNING ANIME: “NABARI” AND “KAZE NO STIGMA” — 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. For kids. Free. faylib.org or 856-7170.

“THRIVE” — 2 p.m. Sunday at the OMNI Center in Fayetteville. OmniCenter.org.

SUNDAY NIGHT STAND UP: A.J. FINNEY — 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the UARK Bowl, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Next week: Elliott Threatt. $5-$7. UArkBowl.com or 283-5282.

WORDS

CHINESE NEW YEAR STORYTIME — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library. With Linda Tian. Registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

TELLERS OF TALES STORYTELLING GROUP — 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB — 7 p.m. Monday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. “Spares” by Michael Marshall Smith. NightbirdBooks.com or 443-2080.

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.” Open to the public. 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

PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND — 8 p.m. Friday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

SYMPHONY OF NORTH ARKANSAS: MASTERWORKS II — 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $25-$45. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

SHILOH SACRED HARP SINGERS — 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh Museum. Location may vary. ShilohMuseum.org, angelfire.com/ar3/fasola or 530-0509.

GUEST ARTIST SARAH MESKO, MESSO SOPRANO BENEFIT CONCERT — 2 p.m. Sunday 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.

CHELSEA HODGE FLUTE RECITAL — 6 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. music.uark.edu or 575-4701.

KEB’ MO’ BAND — 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $29-$49. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

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.

LEARNING

GALLERY TALK — 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today 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. today at the Shiloh Museum. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

SKYSPACE DISCUSSIONS — Just before sunset Friday 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. CrystalBridges.org or 418-5700.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION GROUP — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. Help identify people, places and events from the last 40 years in NWA. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

CONTRADANCE TO LIVE MUSIC — 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the VA Auditorium, Building 3 at the VA Medical Center, 1100 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Live music by The Olds 78’s. Snacks available or BYO. $5 suggested donation. Every third Saturday. NWAcontra.org.

FAY JONES ARCHITECTURE LECTURE SERIES: “PHYSICAL DELINEATIONS” WITH WILLIAM E. MASSIE — 5:30 p.m. Monday 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.

CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP — 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmieding Center in Springdale. Meets on the second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of the month. SchmiedingCenter.org or 751-3043.

LEARNING YOUR KID’S LANGUAGE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY — 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 26 at NWACC in Rogers. Learn to stay connected and close through Facebook, Twitter, Skype, and LinkedIn. With David Lee. Free. Register at Bealelee.com or 876-2869.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE — 7 p.m. Jan. 26 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 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church Hall. First 30-minutes devoted to teaching/learning. $3; first time free. 283-9947.

JUGGLING CLASS AND CLUB — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Jones Center for Families. Beginners welcome. jugglology.com.

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. A 12-week strength training program for middle-aged and older women. With Vicki Knight and Marty Smith. $12. ckoch@uaex.edu or 444-1755.

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 No. 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

POTLUCK AND DANCE OK COUNTRY — 6:30 p.m. today at the Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St. 267-5709.

TWILIGHT BLENDERS — Monday at the at the Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 945 S. College Ave. Next week: Winston and Bill. 571-2920.

TWILIGHT BLENDERS — 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St. Also 1/31. 267-5709.

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 PJs. 571-2920.

BINGO — 9:30 a.m. today; PITCH — Noon Thursdays and Tuesdays; PUZZLES — 9 a.m. Friday, Monday, Wednesday and Nov. 26; WII BOWLING — 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday; TOPS — 5 p.m. Tuesdays; at the Farmington Senior Activity Center, 340 W. Main St. 267-5709.

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.

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.

AUDITIONS, ENTRIES, VOLUNTEERS

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.

ENTRIES FOR “SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE?” — by Feb. 21 by mail. Competition is 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Clarion in Fayetteville. Limited to 25 entries in each category, Juniors (ages 7-13) and Seniors (ages 14-adult) $25 for solos or duos; groups add $5 per additional person. Complete information at DanceCoalition.com.

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK — Feb. 23-26 at XNA’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, 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 Sunday.

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 through Feb. 17.

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” today 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. “Masters of American Watercolor” Jan. 27 through March 28.

CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM — ClintonHouseMuseum.org or 444-0066.

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. “Great Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts” through May 6.

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. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds.  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

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” — 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Unitarian Church, 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. $10 donation suggested. ArTibet.com or 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.

JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP — 1 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28-29 at Studio Leilani, 112 W. Center St., Ste 230 in Fayetteville. With Kate Baer. $325, includes materials. Registration required. web.me.com/studioleilani/Studio_Leilani/CLASSES.html or 870-861-5135.

BICYCLE COALITION OF THE OZARKS — 3 p.m. Jan. 28 at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Annual meeting. Public invited. OmniCenter.org.

AUTHOR JEANNIE WHAYNE — 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. NightbirdBooks.com or 443-2080.

PUJA: “PRAYERS FOR HEALING” CEREMONY FOR INCREASING POSITIVE ENERGY AND DECREASING NEGATIVE ENERGY — 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at TCIA Land of Infinite Bliss Retreat Center, just off Arkansas Highway 295 near Crosses. Vegetarian potluck to follow. With visiting Buddhist author and teacher Geshe Dakpa Topgyal. $10 suggested donation. ArTibet.com or 601-4519.

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, and DHARMA TALK: “MEDITATION AND TIBETAN BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY” — 10:45 a.m. Jan. 29 at Mojo Hot Yoga Studio, 908 Rolling Hills Road, Ste. B, in Fayetteville. Book signing to follow. Donations requested. ArTibet.com or 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 MAY HAVE 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. ArTibet.com or 790-7950.

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.

OZARK POETS AND WRITERS COLLECTIVE — 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Featuring Clayton Scott. Open mic to follow. OzarkWriters.WordPress.com.

AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS: VALENTINE CARD MAKING — 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Also 2/9: Chemistry, with Kate Janowska, 2/16: International Kids, 2/23: Mystery Drawing and Painting Demonstration. Registration required; free; for grades K-5th. faylib.org or 856-7170.

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.

MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP — 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

COYOTE MENTORING — 4 p.m. Feb. 3 through 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at Lake Fort Smith State Park in Mountainburg. $25, includes Coyote guide, supplies, room and lodging. Registration required. OzarkTrackers.org.

“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.

TIME FOR THREE — 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS — 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $18-$30. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

ADULT DRAWING AND PAINTING — 1 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 7 through March 27 at Studio Leilani, 112 W. Center St., Ste 230 in Fayetteville. With Leilani Law. $200, includes basic materials. Registration required. web.me.com/studioleilani/Studio_Leilani/CLASSES.html or 442-4396.

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL — 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9, 8 p.m. Feb. 10-11, 2 p.m. Feb. 11-12, and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$73. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

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 3/6. $5; includes parking, food and treats. MountSequoyah.org.

“TIGERS BE STILL” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Feb. 9 through March 4 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$29. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

“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.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS FESTIVAL: EXPERIENCING LIFE THROUGH CHOCOLATE — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 A CELEBRATION OF CHOCOLATE SAMPLING EVENT — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11, and ST. VALENTINE’S BALLS — 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Amateur and professional chocolate contest. Benefits Carroll County Meals on Wheels and other local programs. $6-$50 per person, per event. EurekaChocFest.com.

OZARK TRACKERS MONTHLY TRACKING CLUB — 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 from the Lake Fayetteville Aquatic Center parking lot. Learn about tracking and bird language through our wild Ozark landscape. BYO water, snack, camera, weather appropriate clothing, etc. Next meeting: March 17. Open to the public; little ones must be accompanied by guardian. Free; suggested donations $5-$20. RSVP to info@OzarkTrackers.org or reply on their facebook page.

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.

TASTE OF N’AWLINS — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs. Cafe au lait and Beignets. Roundup of floats. Second Line with decorated umbrellas. Open to the public. Night parade follows. Krazo.Ureeka.org.

PHUNBAGS COMEDY IMPROV — 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at the UARK Ballroom, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. 21 and older. $5, cash bar. Also 3/17, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2. Phunbags.org.

VIDEO UNDERGROUND — 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the OMNI Center, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville. Showing “*********”. OmniCenter.org.

“THE MAKING OF THE ATLAS OF ARKANSAS” — noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale. With Dr. Tom Paradise. ShilohMuseum.org or 750-8165.

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.

LORETTA LYNN — 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $49-$79. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

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.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OUT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: “THE SHAPE OF WAR” — 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free six-part reading and discussion series with UA’s Dr. Daniel Sutherland using one or more common texts as a foundation to explore different facets of the Civil War. Also 3/18: War and Freedom; 4/15: A Savage Conflict/ End of War. faylib.org or 856-7250.

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.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET — 7 p.m. Feb. 21-23 and Feb. 26, 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 25-26 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39-$59. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

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.

“SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE?” COMPETITION AND FUNDRAISER — 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Clarion in Fayetteville. Appetizer hour, silent auction, live music with Roby Pantall Jazz Trio. Hosted by Fox 24’s Brad Reed with judges Jerry Endrick, Pharanda Cole and Jennifer Davis. $10-$25. DanceCoalition.com or 422-6132.

CLIMATE CHANGE BOOK CLUB — 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Discussing “End of Growth”. You do not need to have read the book to participate. OmniCenter.org.

TAO: THE ART OF THE DRUM — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$25. WaltonArtsCenter.org or 443-5600.

ARKANSAS LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE — March 2-4 in Washington and Benton counties. Hands-on workshops on historical topics. Open to anyone interested in learning more about living history; membership required. ArkansasLivingHistory.com or 750-8165.

MISS LAKES OF THE NORTHWEST AND MISS FRISCO SPRINGS PAGEANTS — 2 and 7 p.m. March 3 at the Victory Theatre, 119 S. Second St. 903-6553.

“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 5/16: 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.

“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.

“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.

HONORING THE GIFT: WET-SCRAPE BRAINTAN BUCKSKIN WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. June 8 through 3 p.m. June 10 at the Looney Education Facility in Colcord, OK. With TwoWolves.org. Registration required. $225, includes meals. OzarkTrackers.org.

“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.

NATIONAL OLD TIME COUNTRY BLUE-GRASS AND FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL AND CONTEST — August 27-Sept. 2 at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds in LeMars, IA. Several open Jams daily. Writing contest for an original song about an auctioneer. Camping and RV parking available. $15-$65. ntcma.net/national-old-time-music-festival.php.

HONORING THE GIFT: USING THE WHOLE ANIMAL WORKSHOP — 9 a.m. Oct. 5 through 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Wounded Knee Ranch in Elkins. With TwoWolves.org. Must complete Braintan Workshop or have experience in hidetanning. Registration required. $300, includes meals. OzarkTrackers.org.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS — Oct. 24 at the BOK Center in Tulsa. Rescheduled event. $37-50-$57.50. BOKCenter.com or 1-866-7-BOKCTR.

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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