AFTER DARK, CONT. Ox-Bow Summer School of Art in Saugatuck, Mich. will discuss her complex, three-dimensional works. Arkansas Arts Center, 6 p.m., $15$20. 501 E. 9th St. 501-372-4000. www.arkarts. com.
SPORTS
UALR Men’s Trojans vs. SMU. Jack Stephens Center, UALR, 2 p.m., $4-$35. 2801 S. University Ave.
BENEFITS
Toy Hill Weekend. See Dec. 2.
MONDAY, DEC. 5
MUSIC
Greg McGowan. The Afterthought, 8 p.m., free. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com. Steve Scallion Memorial Fundraiser. Benefit show to help pay for funeral expenses for Steve Scallion, musician and longtime artist for Nightflying. Featuring The Joe Pitts Band and The Seth Freeman Band. White Water Tavern, 7:30 p.m., $5. 2500 W. 7th. 501-375-8400. www.whitewatertavern.com.
EVENTS
Arvest River Market on Ice. See Nov. 30. Hot Springs Christmas Parade. Downtown Hot Springs, 6:30 p.m. Central Avenue, Hot Springs. 501-318-2222. The Jewish Guys Channukah Special. Reservations required, call 501-569-8485. Clinton Presidential Center, 7 p.m., $5. 1200 President Clinton Ave. 370-8000. www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
LECTURES
“Death to the BCS: The Definitive Case Against the Bowl Championship Series.” Author Jeff Passan will discuss his book, which argues for a college football playoff in lieu of the current system. Clinton School of Public Service, 6 p.m. 1200 President Clinton Ave. 501-683-5239. www. clintonschool.uasys.edu.
BOOKS
David Sedaris. One ticket per customer will be issued for each Sedaris book purchased at WordsWorth through Dec. 4, while its supplies last. There might be a short reading, but it’s not for sure. No cameras allowed. WordsWorth Books & Co., 5 p.m. 5920 R St. 501-663-9198. www.wordsworthbooks.org. Kristin Kaufman. Book signing from the author of “Is This Seat Taken?” That Bookstore in Blytheville, 5:30 p.m. 316 W. Main St.
TUESDAY, DEC. 6
MUSIC
Continental, Booyah! Dad. White Water Tavern, 10 p.m. 2500 W. 7th. 501-375-8400. www.whitewatertavern.com. Conway Men’s Chorus: “WinterSong.” Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, 7 p.m., free. 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. 501-327-5151. The Fling, Yukon Blonde. Juanita’s, 9 p.m. 614 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-1228. www. juanitas.com. Gil Franklin & Friends. Holiday Inn, North Little Rock, first Tuesday, Wednesday of every month. 120 W. Pershing Blvd., NLR. Grave Robber, Behold the Kingdom, Every Knee Shall Bow. Downtown Music Hall, 7 p.m. 211 W. Capitol. 501-376-1819. downtownshows. homestead.com. Jeff Long. Khalil’s Pub, 6 p.m. 110 S. Shackleford Road. 501-224-0224. www.khalilspub.com.
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Jim Dickerson. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-324-2999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Lucious Spiller Band. Copeland’s, 6-9 p.m. 2602 S. Shackleford Road. 501-312-1616. www.copelandsofneworleans.com. Mandy McBryde. Maxine’s, 8 p.m., free. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. maxinespub.com. Mr. Gnome. Stickyz Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 9 p.m., $7. 107 Commerce St. 501-372-7707. www.stickyfingerz.com. Tuesday Jam Session with Carl Mouton. The Afterthought, 8 p.m., free. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com.
DANCE
“Latin Night.” Revolution, 7 p.m., $5 regular, $7 under 21. 300 President Clinton Ave. 501-8230090. www.revroom.com.
EVENTS
‘80s Skate Night. Skate to 80s music in your 80s outfit. River Market Pavilions, 7 p.m. 400 President Clinton Ave. 375-2552. www.rivermarket.info. Arvest River Market on Ice. See Nov. 30. EAA’s B-17 Salute to Veterans Tour. Take a flight aboard a B-17. Ground tours are available after flights are complete, $5, free for all veterans. North Little Rock Airport, 10 a.m., $400-$465. 204 Aviation Way, NLR. 800-359-6217. Tales from the South. Authors tell true stories; get schedule at www.talesfromthesouth. com. Dinner served 5-6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Reserve at 501-372-7976. Starving Artist Cafe. 411 N. Main St., NLR. 501-372-7976. www.starvingartistcafe.net.
LECTURES
Patrick Woodyard. Woodyard founded Nisolo Shoes earlier this year to help small-scale shoemakers in Northern Peru sell their products to a larger market. Clinton School of Public Service, 6 p.m. 1200 President Clinton Ave. 501-6835239. www.clintonschool.uasys.edu.
SPORTS
UALR Men’s Trojans vs. Philander Smith. Jack Stephens Center, UALR, 5:15 p.m., $4-$35. 2801 S. University Ave. UALR Women’s Trojans vs. South Dakota State. Jack Stephens Center, UALR, 7:30 p.m., $4-$35. 2801 S. University Ave.
BENEFITS
Spirited Art Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition benefit. This beginners’ painting class offers step-by-step instruction, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Spirited Art, 6 p.m., $35. 5612 R St. 501-296-9903. myspiritedart.com/.
BOOKS
Ed Bethune. The former congressman and author of “Jackhammered: A Congressman’s Memoir of Big Time Politics, Blue Water Sailing and Believing” will read and sign copies of his book. Old State House Museum, 5:30 p.m. 500 Clinton Ave. 501-324-9685. www.oldstatehouse.com.
THIS WEEK IN THEATER
Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre: “A Year with Frog and Toad.” Arkansas Arts Center, through Dec. 18: Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 1 and 3 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m., $11-$14. 501 E. 9th St. 501-372-4000. www.arkarts.com. Captured Live from the Met: Handel’s “Roedelinda.” Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, Sun., Dec. 4, 2 p.m., $5-$15. 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. “A Christmas Carol, The Musical!.” A musi-
cal retelling of Dickens’ classic, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Arkansas Repertory Theatre, through Dec. 21: Fri.-Sun., 2 p.m.; Wed.-Sun., 7 p.m.; Tue., Wed., 2 p.m., $30$60. 601 Main St. 501-378-0405. www.therep.org. Festival of One Act Plays. Two to three different one acts will be performed each evening, directed by the 2011 Directing Class and involving over 50 actors and crew. University of Central Arkansas, Dec. 6-8, 7:30 p.m., $10. 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. www.uca.edu. “Fiddler on the Roof.” Tevye tries to hang onto Jewish traditions in the face of changing times and his strong-willed daughters. The classic musical tale is one of Broadway’s longest-running shows. Robinson Center Music Hall, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., $17-$50. Markham and Broadway. www.littlerockmeetings.com/convcenters/robinson. “Judgment at Nuremberg.” Abby Mann’s drama is based on the trial of Four German judges accused of supporting the Nazis and how the case was complicated by the developing relationship between West Germany and the United States. The Weekend Theater, through Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.; through Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.; through Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., $12-$16. 1001 W. 7th St. 501-374-3761. www.weekendtheater.org. “Not Now, Darling.” British farce concerns the hilarious complications between a fur shop owner, mobsters and mistresses. Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, through Dec. 3, 6 p.m.; Wed., Nov. 30, 11 a.m.; through Dec. 10, 6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 11, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; through Dec. 17, 6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 18, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; through Dec. 24, 6 p.m.; through Dec. 31, 6 p.m., $15-$33. 6323 Col. Glenn Road. 501-5623131. murrysdinnerplayhouse.com. “Oliver!.” This musical by Lionel Bart is based on the classic Charles Dickens novel. Pocket Community Theater, Dec. 1-3, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 4, 2:30 p.m.; Dec. 8-10, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 11, 2:30 p.m., $5-$15. 170 Ravine St., Hot Springs. “Scrooge The Musical.” Based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Royal Theatre, Dec. 1-3, 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 4, 2 p.m.; Thu., Dec. 8, 7 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 11, 2 p.m., $5-$12. 111 S. Market St., Benton.
GALLERIES, MUSEUMS
NEW EXHIBITS, EVENTS
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER: 43rd “Collectors Show and Sale,” drawings ranging from 18th century to contemporary and contemporary craft from 26 New York galleries, including work by Robert Arneson, Thomas Hart Benton, Bonnard, Chuck Close, Corot, Viola Frey, Childe Hassam, George Inness, Franz Kline and more, Dec. 2-31, Sam Strauss Sr. and Stella Boyle Smith galleries. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 372-4000. THEA ARTISTS STUDIO GALLERY, 401 Main St., NLR: Studio open house, work by Ted Parkhurst, opens with reception 4-7 p.m. Dec. 1, continues 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3. 515-3224. STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER: Arkansas Crafts Guild’s 33rd annual “Christmas Showcase,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., free 8-10 a.m. Sat., $5 at other times. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK, Fine Arts Center: “Society of Illustrators Traveling Exhibition,” through Dec. 9, Gallery I; senior exhibitions by Rachel Elizabeth Smith, Joe N. White III, Lindsey Yvonne Knight, Hannah Elizabeth May, Gallery III. 569-8997. BENTONVILLE CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN
ART, 600 Museum Way: “Skyspace Discussions,” 20 minutes before sunset Dec. 2, James Turrell Skyspace; lecture by Suzanne Loebl, author of “America’s Medicis: The Rockefellers and their Astonishing Cultural Legacy,” 5 p.m. Dec. 4; American masterworks spanning four centuries. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon., Thu., Sat.-Sun.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.-Fri. Tickets free but timed; reserve at 479-418-5700. FAYETTEVILLE S O M A : A N E X P L O R AT I O N I N T O ARCHITECTURE AND DECAY: Collaborative project by 10 UA sculptors to transforms studio behind the Art Experience, 641 W. MLK Blvd., 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1. STUDIO 3, 3 E. Mountain St.: Fund-raiser for Fayetteville Art Alliance, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1, First Thursday. 471-521-1502. FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND, One E. Center St.: “Art for the Holidays,” works by Fayetteville Underground studio and E Street artists and others, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1, First Thursday, continuing through Dec.. Noon-7 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., extended hours Dec. 2 (until 10 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 4 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS: “untitled/MFA Exhibition,” graduate student work in all media, Dec. 1-14, reception 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Fine Arts Center Gallery. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 2-5 p.m. Sun. 479-575-7987. HOT SPRINGS JUSTUS FINE ART, 827 A Central Ave.: New work by Steve Griffith, Dolores Justus and Rebecca Thompson, reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2, with demonstration by Griffith. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. 501-321-2335. JONESBORO ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Bradbury Gallery: “Fall 2011 Senior Exhibition,” works by graduating seniors, Dec. 1-17. PINE BLUFF ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, 701 Main St.: “2011 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Exhibition,” Dec. 2-Feb. 4. 870-536-3375. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF, Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts Center: “Series 1,” abstract paintings on wood inspired by the civil rights struggle by Sarah May Leflar, opens with reception 6 p.m. Dec. 1. RUSSELLVILLE RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1001 E. B St.: “Young Arkansas Artists,” 90 works selected from the Arkansas Arts Center exhibition; paintings by Laura Burton, through Dec.
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER, MacArthur Park: “Will Barnet at the Arkansas Arts Center: A Centennial Exhibition,” through Jan. 15; “Cast, Cut, Forged and Crushed: Selections in Metal from the John and Robyn Horn Collection,” through Jan. 15. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 372-4000. BOSWELL-MOUROT, 5815 Kavanaugh: Brad Cushman, mixed media on paper; Kelley Edwards, raku; Donala Jordan, mixed media on paper and canvas. 664-0030. BUTLER CENTER GALLERIES, Arkansas Studies Institute: “Thomas Harding, Pinhole Photography,” through Dec.; “Reflections in Pastel,” Arkansas Pastel Society’s 4th national exhibition, through Jan. 14; “Leon Niehues: 21st Century Basketmaker,” through Jan. 28. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 320-5790.