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 Events
SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND PRODUCTS (SLAAP) ART SALE: 5-8 p.m. today at Kathy Thompson’s Studio 3, 3 W. Mountain,  Fayetteville. Kathy Thompson, Meredith Boswell, Cindy Arsaga, Joseph Brajcki, Winne Farms, Mary Thompson, Adam Posnack, Laurie Foster, Tonya Tubbs, Jacqueline Shin, Haley Duke and Karen Beaton.

ARTISTS RECEPTION AND SALE: 5-8 p.m. today at ddp gallery, 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. Chris Weaver, Susan Hutchcroft, J.J. McCracken, Gregory Moore, James Kunzelmann, Zack Pinson, Jon Lee, Cicada Books, Amanda Salov, Flannery Grace Horan and Jill Anthes. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.

PROGRESSIVE SHOPPING PARTY: 5:30 -9 p.m. today in downtown Fayetteville. Limo service between these 12 stores: Dark Star Visuals, Good Things Boutique, Hand Held Heartwood Gallery, Jane’s Place, Little Bread Company, Little Mountain Bindery, Nightbird Books, Private Gallery, Something Urban, Terra Tots and World Treasures.

UNIVERSITY THEATRE’S “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $14-$22. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 p.m. Friday in downtown Eureka Springs. eurekaspringschamber.com.
HOLIDAY MARKET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Local farmers and other vendors. bgozarks.org or 750-2620.

SANTA IN THE PARK: 5-7 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 20 in Centennial Park in the Rogers Historic District. mainstreetrogers.com or 936-5487.

ART SALE: 7-9 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Goodfolk, 229 N. Block St., Fayetteville. Local artists including Marie Demeroukas, Karen Chotkowski, Michelle Berg-Vogel, William Mayes Flanagan, Debra Dubois, Steve Moore, Susan Shore, Victoria McKinney, Elizabeth Nevin and Jessica Robin. 521-1812 or 587-8920.

HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP CLASS: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Little Mountain Bindery and Printmaking Studio, 572 W. Sixth St., Fayetteville. $25 includes materials. Several wrapping and decorating techniques. littlemountainbindery.com or 587-0238.

CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES: 2-6 p.m. Saturday in Eureka Springs. Self-guided tour of Victorian homes. Choir music, carolers, refreshments, period costumes. $15 advance $20 at the door. eurekaspringschamber.com.

LUX WEAVING STUDIO OPEN HOUSE ART SALE: 4-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday at 18 White St., Eureka Springs. Work by Eleanor Lux and Karen Foster. Art sale by the EMRIS Girls Club at 21 White St. 253-9636.

LIVING WINDOWS DISPLAY: Saturday on Historic Main Street in Van Buren. vanburen.org or 474-0332.

CHRISTMAS BALL: Saturday at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Benefits Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Victorian dress optional. eurekaspringschamber.com.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 3-6 p.m. Saturday at the Siloam Springs Museum, 112 N. Maxwell St. 524-4011.

JOHN TWO-HAWKS: Peace on Earth Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The AUD in Eureka Springs. johntwohawks.com or 253-5826.

DANIEL NARDUCCI CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 2 p.m. Sunday at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. “J” St., Bentonville. $5-$25. 855-1968.

ACO YOUTH CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Arts Center of the Ozarks. $4-$8. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

WINTERFEST CHORAL: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

GINGERBREAD DECORATING WORKSHOP: 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required; for children and families. faylib.org or 856-7270.

“OH CHRISTMAS TREE” THEME TOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, through Jan. 3 at Hawkins House, Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St., Rogers. rogersarkansas.com/museum or 621-1154.

ILLUMINATED FIGURES: 5 p.m. daily Sunday through Dec. 31 along the drive at the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs. Free. eurekaspringschamber.com.

CHRISTMAS CAROL HIGH SCHOOL: 7 p.m. Dec. 12-13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13-14 at the UA Continuing Education Building on the Square in Fayetteville. An original production of Arts Live Theater. $8-$12. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at The AUD in Eureka Springs. Music by local musicians; admission by donation. theaud.com or 253-2586.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $9-$20. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

CECE WINANS: Holiday Show at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $20-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

HANUKKAH CELEBRATION FOR CHILDREN: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free, registration required. faylib.org or 856-7170.

SWEET TREATS COOKIE TOUR: noon-6 p.m. Dec. 13 at 12 bed and breakfast Inns in Eureka Springs. $20; self-guided tour. allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-cookie-tour.htm.

OZARK HANDBELL ENSEMBLE: 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7250.

OZARKS CHORALE CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at The AUD in Eureka Springs. theaud.org or 253-7788.

GALLERY STROLL: until 9 p.m. Dec. 13 in Eureka Springs. artofeureka.com

CLASSICAL BALLET ACADEMY’S “THE NUTCRACKER”: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. “J” St., Bentonville. $7-$22. classicalballetacademy.net.

HOLIDAY DAZZLE CHRISTMAS SHOW: 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main, Alma. $20-$30. almapac.org or 632-2129.

ARTISTS RECEPTION AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 18 at Four Square Fine Art Gallery, 112 W. Center St., Fayetteville. Show and sale through Jan. 10. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607.

ARKANSAS WINDS HOLIDAY CONCERT: 3 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $8-$16. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441.

FIRST NIGHT FAYETTEVILLE: 6 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31 at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Music, art and dance. $5-$30. firstnightfayetteville.com or 443-4797.
Special Events

OMNI CENTER DEMONSTRATION: for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq. 1 p.m. Saturday at the corner of Mall Avenue and Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville. Signs provided. Follow up demonstrations first Saturdays of the month at this location. makejobsnotwars.com or 586-2053.

BATTLE OF PRAIRIE GROVE: Civil War reenactment at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Guided tours through Confederate, civilian and Union camps, spinning and lace-making demonstrations. $4 per vehicle. arkansasstateparks.com or 846-2990.

NEW DESIGN SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP GALA: 7 p.m. Saturday at East Square Plaza on the Square in Fayetteville. Showcasing work by students and instructors; music by DJ SoulFree and DJ Shortfuze. $5-$10. newdesignschool.org or 587-9925.

SHILOH MUSEUM REOPENS: 10 a.m. Monday at the Shiloh Museum after renovation. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Free. springdaleark.org/shiloh or 750-8165.
Stage

THE WIZARD OF OZ: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main,  Alma. Alma High School Performing Arts. $5-$15. almapac.org or 632-2129.
Words

CRIMES AND CLUES BOOKCLUB: 10 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Registration required. faylib.org or 571-2222.

TIM ERNST’S CLOUD JOURNAL: Reading and slide show at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org or 856-7250.

OMNI’S OPEN MIC FOR PEACE: 7 p.m. Sunday at Nightbird Books. Space limited. nightbirdbooks.com or 582-2291.

OZARK POETRY SLAM: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Smiling Jack’s in Fayetteville. Haiku Slam. $5 cover. 466-6006.

Music

UA TUBA AND EUPHONIUM ENSEMBLE: 7:30 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Directed by Dr. Benjamin Pierce, with Debbie Aulerich, Greg Battista, Juan Garcie, Kevin Graber, Jacob Grewe, Ryan Grover, Brad Helton, David Hendley, Daniel Jordan, Lee Larry, Andrew Moffett, Candice Nugent, Michael Post, Matthew Shipes, Jordonn Smith, Brian Sours and Jason Tacker. Free. 575-4701.

FULBRIGHT TRIO: 8 p.m. Friday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. With Stephen Gates, cello, Er-Gene Kahng, violin, and Jura Margulis, piano. Free. 575-4701.

PIANO RECITAL: Students of Jura Margolis at 8 p.m. Saturday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

UA PREPARATORY ORCHESTRA: 3 p.m. Sunday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Free. 575-4701.

GUITAR STUDIO CONCERT: 8 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Concert Hall. Mike Sorenson, Joe Kane, Patrick Sallings, Patrick Geogre, Mark Shields, Johnathon Paape, Joel Paul, Josh Richardson, Joseph Ralston, Jameson Burton and Reed Faitak. Free. 575-4190.

Learning

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DOGS: Demonstration at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Center in Springdale. Free. southwestservicedogs.org or 646-0886.

DOUBLE DRAWER JEWELRY BOX CLASS: 6-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Little Mountain Bindery and Printmaking Studio, 572 W. Sixth St., Fayetteville. $125; includes materials. littlemountainbindery.com or  587-0238.

DRESS UP AND DANCE: 8 and 9 p.m. Fridays at Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville. $10. scarpino.com or 409-3772.

SALSA LESSONS: 8:30 p.m. Fridays at Deja Vu, 3404 S.E. Macy Road, Bentonville. Free. dejavubentonville.com or 464-9677.

Mind, Body, Spirit

BUDDHIST MEDITATION: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville. 422-6526.

A COURSE IN MIRACLES: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Unity of Fayetteville. unityfay.org or 442-0680.

DHARMA TALK: 11 a.m. Sundays at Dramis Hardwood Floors, 2275 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. With Tibetan Buddhist Monk Ven. Geshe Thupten Dorjee. tcia.com or 587-8920.

STILL MIND MEDITATION: 9 p.m. Sundays at the School of Metaphysics in Fayetteville. som.org or 527-6804.

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY: 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Jones Center for Families. 601-4984.

Outdoors

EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Hurricane Creek Wilderness Area. Registration required. $175. ozarktrackers.org.

OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE: Saturday and Sunday from White Rock to Lake Fort Smith State Park. Registration required. 431-8951.

BICYCLE COALITION OF THE OZARKS: Return of the Scorcher at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fayetteville Public Library. Artistic overview of American cycling culture compared to World Cycling culture. 521-4619.

OZARK SOCIETY — HIGHLANDS CHAPTER: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Calvin Road, Fayetteville. 521-4062.

GUN SEASON: through Dec. 28. Be careful during hunting season, and check for trail closures at arkansasstateparks.com.

Minor Matters
ARCTIC ADVENTURES: noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 13-14, and 3:30-7:30 p.m. Monday through Dec. 12 at Tricycle Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Bentonville. Family friendly creative play event and performances. $10-$25. triketheatre.org or 866-331-3681.

YOUTHCAN!’S FAMILY DAY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville. Free; no pre-registration. communityimaginationstudio.org or 442-8585.

FAMILY SATURDAYS: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center in Fayetteville. For ages 4 and up; $10 per child. nwaccc.org or 927-2491.

TRIKE NIGHT LIVE: 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Tricycle Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Bentonville. $5; family friendly open mic event for teens. triketheatre.org or (866)331-3681.

TEEN ANIME CLUB: 5 p.m. Monday at the Fayetteville Public Library. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4370.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND JUNIOR AUDITIONS: 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Arts Live Theatre (in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center), 1378 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Open to ages, 7-18. artslivetheatre.com or 521-4932.

WRESTLEMANIA READING CHALLENGE: December through Jan. 12 at the Fayetteville Public Library. For grades 5-12. faylib.org or 571-2222, ext. 4370.

Auditions, Call For Volunteers, Entries

A MURDER ANNOUNCED AUDITIONS: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org 751-5441.

KISS ME KATE AUDITIONS: 7 p.m. Jan. 5-6 at the Rogers Little Theater. RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988.

CALL FOR ART BY SID SARGENT: Seeking all types of artwork produced by Sid Sargent. All accepted artwork will be catalogued, insured, displayed professionally and returned after close of exhibit. Work will be accepted Jan. 7-13. Exhibition will be Jan. 21 through Feb. 21 at ddp gallery in Fayetteville. dede@ddpgallery.com or 442-0001.

HANSEL & GRETEL AUDITIONS: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12-13 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org 751-5441.

Art

ANNE KITTRELL ART GALLERY: Arkansas Union, Fayetteville. 575-5255. Multimedia art by Sam King through Friday.

ARSAGA’S: 1582 Crossover Road, Ste. 2, Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690. Paintings by Ashley Burgos through December.

ARSAGA’S: 2418 N. Gregg Ave., Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557. Multimedia by WWAM!, Women With A Message, through December.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS: 214 S. Main St., Springdale. artscenteroftheozarks.org or 751-5441. Artists of NWA Exhibition through Dec. 19.

CITIZENS BANK GALLERY: 116 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove. 846-0899. Contemporary ceramics, sculpture, paintings, photography and more.

THE COMMON GROUNDS: 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. commongroundsar.com or 442-3515. Paintings and photographs by Steve Adair, LaDonna Shub and Courtney Knieff through December.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY: 125 W. Central Ave., Bentonville. massey.crystalbridges.org or 418-5700. “Formulation: Articulation” by Josef Albers through Dec. 27.

Art by Zack Pinson is on display in a group show at ddp gallery

Art by Greg Moore is part of the group show at the ddp gallery

DDP GALLERY: 7 E. Mountain St., Fayetteville. ddpgallery.com or 442-0001. Small Works Dec. 4 through Jan. 10.

FOUR SQUARE FINE ART GALLERY: 112 W. Center St., Fayetteville. FourSquareFineArt.com or 422-8607.

THE GALLERY: 509 W. Spring St., Ste. 225, Fayetteville. artexponwa.org or 361-1211. An artists’ collective.

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.

JULIE WAIT DESIGNS ART GALLERY: 318 S. First St., Rogers. juliewaitdesigns.com or 631-8706. Works by Robert Glick through Dec. 26.

MULLINS LIBRARY: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. 575-6702. “The Subjective History of a Tiger” by Tony Tiger through December.

OZARK GLASSWORKS: 675 E Huntsville Road., Fayetteville. 387-6773.

POOR RICHARD’S ART: 116 S. First St., Rogers. poorrichardsart.com or 636-0417.

RICHLAND NURSERY AND ART GALLERY: Arkansas 23 South, Huntsville. 738-5305.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER: 116 S. Second St., Rogers. RogersLittleTheater.com or 631-8988. “Candle Series” by Sarah Creasman through Dec. 29.

TERRA STUDIOS, MUSE GALLERY & COFFEE HOUSE: 12103 Hazel Valley Road, off Arkansas 16E in Durham. terrastudios.com or (800) 255-8995. Featuring art work by over 30 artists, 10 acres of gardens in the Art Park with murals and sculpture installations. Home of the Original Bluebird of Happiness. Local artists showcase, Angel Oil Lamps, and Bluebirds of Happiness giveaway through December.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY: Fayetteville. 575-7987. “New Hybrids: Ink and Graphite” by John Swindler through Jan. 16.

Museums

ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM: Drake Field, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 521-4947. Aircraft from all eras of aviation history.

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., U.S. 62, Prairie Grove. 846-2990. Civil War battlefield with original buildings.

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 322 S. Second St., Rogers. 621-1154. rogersarkansas.com/museum. “Virgil Lovelace and Life on the Farm” through August 2010. “Down a Lazy River: Float Fishing on the White River” through April 2009. “Discovering the Bluff Dwellers” through Jan. 2009.

SHILOH MUSEUM: 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. 750-8165. springdaleark.org/shiloh. Exhibits of early life in the Ozarks. Original buildings on the grounds. “Ozark Voices: Personal Stories from Northwest Arkansas” through Jan. 17.

SILOAM SPRINGS MUSEUM: 112 N. Maxwell St., 524-4011. “Collector’s Collections” through Jan. 14.

Coming Soon

CHERRY BEND WORK DAY: Work with the Ozark Highlands Trail Association at 8 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Cherry Bend Trailhead. Bring gloves, food and water. Call first for details. 986-9022.

ASHLEY BURGOS ARTIST RECEPTION: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Arsaga’s on Crossover in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.

WWAM! ARTISTS RECEPTION: 4-9 p.m. Dec. 14 at Arsaga’s on Gregg in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 444-6557.

TOP CHEFS & ROCK STARS: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Fayetteville Town Center. Benefits Peace at Home Family Shelter. $50. peaceathomeshelter.org or 444-8310.

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: 7 p.m. Dec. 16-18 and Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Dec. 19-20, and 2 p.m. Dec. 20-21 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $45-$75. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

THE WIZARD OF OZ: 7 p.m. Jan. 6-8 and Jan. 11, and 8 p.m. Jan. 9-10, and 2 p.m. Jan. 10-11 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $20-$58. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

HELEN THOMAS ARTIST RECEPTION: 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at Julie Wait Designs Art Gallery, 318 S. First St., Rogers. juliewaitdesigns.com or 631-8706.

SCENE STUDY 2: Begins Jan. 11 at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $180; six-week session. theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

JUNIE B. JONES: 7 p.m. Jan 20 at the Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 E. Main, Alma. $10-$20. almapac.org or 632-2129.

DRUMLINE LIVE: 7 p.m. Jan. 22 and 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $20-$45. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN: 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $39.50. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $15-$30. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

THEATRE SQUARED’S “RABBIT HOLE”: 8 p.m. Jan. 30-31, Feb. 5-7 and Feb. 12-14, and 2 p.m. Feb. 1, Feb. 8, and Feb. 15 at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. $22. theatresquared.org or 445-6333.

STELLALUNA: 11 a.m. Jan. 31 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $10-$16. $5 Family workshop at 12:30 p.m. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.

IRA GLASS: 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $20-$38. waltonartscenter.org or 443-5600.