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Arkansas Poker Championship. The build-up to the $25,000 Arkansas Poker Tournament began June 13 with the first of 20 qualifying rounds to be held over the course of 10 weeks. Oaklawn Park will host a poker tournament every Monday and Wednesday through Aug. 17. The top 60 qualifiers will go head-to-head in the final set for Wed., Aug. 24. The final will offer $25,000 in guaranteed prize money with at least $10,000 going to the winner. Oaklawn, through : 5:30 p.m., $60 buy-in amount. 62 AUGUST 17, 2011 • ARKANSAS TIMES
EVENTS
Antique/Boutique Walk. Shopping and live entertainment. Downtown Hot Springs, third Thursday of every month, 4-8 p.m., free. 100 Central Ave., Hot Springs. Director for play sought. See Aug. 17. Savor the City. See Aug. 17. Wine Tasting with Bruce Cochran and James Cripps. The Afterthought, 5:30 p.m., $10. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com.
LECTURES
MUSIC
Dante. The Loony Bin, 8 p.m.; Aug. 19, 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 20, 7, 9 and 11 p.m., $7-$10. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-228-5555. www.loonybincomedy.com.
COMEDY
Dante. The Loony Bin, through Aug. 19, 8 p.m.; Aug. 19, 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 20, 7, 9 and 11 p.m., $7-$10. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-228-5555. www.loonybincomedy.com.
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, “Arkansas at the World Fair: Promoting the ‘New’ South.” Alana Embry will explore Arkansas’s participation in multiple World Fairs as a promotional tool for the state and as a view into how Arkansas continued to develop into the 20th century. Old State House Museum, 12 p.m., free. 500 Clinton Ave. 501-324-9685. www. oldstatehouse.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Acoustic Open Mic. The Afterthought, 8 p.m., free. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www. afterthoughtbar.com. Alternative Wednesdays. Features alternative bands from Little Rock and the surrounding areas. Mediums Art Lounge, 6:30 p.m., $5. 521 Center St. 501-374-4495. Bolly Open Mic Hype Night with Osyrus Bolly and DJ Messiah. All American Wings, 9 p.m. 215 W. Capitol Ave. 501-376-4000. allamericanwings. com. Chess. Cajun’s Wharf, 5 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www.cajunswharf.com. Chris Stillman, The Jason Helms Band. Juanita’s, 9 p.m., $7. 614 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-1228. www.juanitas.com. Grim Muzik presents Way Back Wednesdays. Cornerstone Pub & Grill, through Aug. 31: 8:30 p.m., $5. 314 Main St., NLR. 501-374-1782. cstonepub. com. Jim Dickerson. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room, through Aug. 18, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-324-2999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Karaoke at Khalil’s. Khalil’s Pub, 7 p.m. 110 S. Shackleford Road. 501-224-0224. www.khalilspub. com. Karaoke. Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9 p.m. 9700 N Rodney Parham Road. 501-246-4340. www.hiberniairishtavern.com. Karaoke with Big John Miller. Denton’s Trotline, 8 p.m. 2150 Congo Road, Benton. 501-315-1717. Mayday By Midnight. Stickyz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack, through Aug. 31: 9 p.m., $5. 107 Commerce St. 501-372-7707. www.stickyfingerz. com. Mumford’s, Utopia Park. Maxine’s, 8 p.m., free. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. maxinespub.com. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 5 p.m., free. 111 Markham St. 501-374-7474. www.capitalhotel. com/CBG. Touche Amore. Downtown Music Hall, 7 p.m., $7. 211 W. Capitol. 501-376-1819. downtownshows. homestead.com.
$10 after 10:30. 1900 W. Third St. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 5 p.m., free. 111 Markham St. 501-374-7474. www.capitalhotel. com/CBG. Tragikly White (headliner), Crash Meadows (happy hour). Cajun’s Wharf, 5 and 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www. cajunswharf.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 MUSIC
ACCORDING TO THE INTERNET: MiMOSA “takes the listener on a space age psychedelic journey of bittersweet ecstasy.” If you’ve always wanted to go on one of those, then look no further. The west-coast artist has performed with Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Flying Lotus and a bunch more, so how about it? $12 adv., $15 d.o.s., 9 p.m. Saturday at Revolution.
2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 501-623-4411, ext. 602. www.oaklawn.com. Director for play sought. The South Arkansas Arts Center theater committee is accepting director applications for the upcoming holiday production of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” by James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra. The play will be produced Nov. 25-27 and Dec. 1-4. Auditions for the production are scheduled for the first week of October. Deadline for applying is Sept. 2. Send a resume and brief production plan to South Arkansas Arts Center, Attn: Jack Wilson, 110 E. 5th St., El Dorado, 71730. through Sept. 2. Savor the City. Throughout August, dozens of Little Rock restaurants are offering deals such as discounts and special prix fixe menus. Details are available at www.dinelr.com. Little Rock, through Aug. 31, 11 a.m. 200 E. Markham St. 501-376-4781.
CLASSES
Computer classes for seniors. These classes for seniors ages 50 and older will be held at the UAMS Institute on Aging in Room 1155. UAMS Institute on Aging, through Aug. 24: 12 p.m. 629 Jack Stephens Drive. 501-603-1262. Navigating online auctions. Learn about eBay, Craigslist and other online auctions and retailers. Registration is required. Faulkner County Library, 6 p.m., free. 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 501-327-7482. www.fcl.org.
KIDS
Little Beginnings Toddler Program: Transportation. This class is for children ages 2-4 with a parent and promotes learning through hands-on activities, music making, movement and storytelling. No day care or school groups please. Old State House Museum, Free. 500 Clinton Ave. 501-324-9685. www.oldstatehouse.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 MUSIC
“BLISS.” Music by DJ Greyhound. Deep Ultra Lounge, 10 p.m. 322 President Clinton Ave. The Blue Ribbon Healers. Markham Street Grill And Pub, 9 p.m., Free. 11321 W. Markham St. 501-224-2010. www.markhamst.com. Bryan Ramsey. The Afterthought, 8 p.m., $5. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com. D-Mite and Tho-d Studios three-year anniversary. Cornerstone Pub & Grill, 8:30 p.m. 314 Main St., NLR. 501-374-1782. cstonepub.com. Jackson Taylor & The Sinners. Stickyz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 9 p.m., $7. 107 Commerce St. 501-372-7707. www.stickyfingerz.com. JB & The Moonshine Band, Ryan Couron. Denton’s Trotline, 9 p.m. 2150 Congo Road, Benton. 501-315-1717. Jeff Coleman & The Feeders. Union Bistro, 9 p.m. 3421 Old Cantrell Road. 501-353-0360. Jim Dickerson. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-324-2999. www. sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Karaoke. Zack’s Place, 8 p.m. 1400 S. University Ave. 501-664-6444. www.zacks-place.com. Ol’ Puddin’haid. Thirst n’ Howl, 7:30 p.m., free. 14710 Cantrell Road. 501-379-8189. www.thirstn-howl.com. “ONE.” DJs play pop, electro, house and more, plus drink specials and $1 cover before 11 p.m. Sway, 9 p.m. 412 Louisiana. 501-907-2582. Port Arthur Band. Parrot Beach Cafe, 9 p.m. 9611 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-2994. “Tease.” Music from DJ Silky Slim. Dress code strictly enforced. Twelve Modern Lounge, 9 p.m.,
Big Stack. Fox And Hound, 10 p.m., $5. 2800 Lakewood Village, NLR. 501-753-8300. www.foxandhound.com/locations/north-little-rock.aspx. Bill Clinton birthday celebration. A celebration of former president Bill Clinton’s 65th birthday, with an evening of jazz, blues and zydeco. University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, 6 p.m., free. 2500 S. Main St., Hope. Bonnie Montgomery. Dugan’s Pub, 8:30 p.m., Free. 403 E. 3rd St. 501-244-0542. www. duganspublr.com. Brian & Nick. Flying Saucer, 9 p.m., $3. 323 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-7468. www.beerknurd.com/stores/littlerock. Butterfly and The Rebirth of Irie Soul, Darria Johnson, Tim Anthony and more. Cornerstone Pub & Grill, 9 p.m., $10. 314 Main St., NLR. 501-3741782. cstonepub.com. Cool Shoes Monthly Dance Party. Downtown Music Hall, 9 p.m., $5. 211 W. Capitol. 501-376-1819. downtownshows.homestead.com. Crash Meadows (headliner), Chris Henry (happy hour). Cajun’s Wharf, 5 and 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www. cajunswharf.com. DJ Silky Slim. Top 40 and dance music. Sway, 9 p.m., $5. 412 Louisiana. 501-907-2582. Dollar Fox. The Afterthought, 9 p.m., $7. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com. Ed Burks. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room, through Aug. 20, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-3242999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Elise Davis, Floorwalkers. Browning’s Mexican Food, 9 p.m., $5. 5805 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-6639956. Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival. Blackberry Winter, featured on the “Winter’s Bone” soundtrack, headlines the three-day festival. Basin Spring Park, Aug. 19-21, 1 p.m. Downtown Eureka Springs, Eureka Springs. Gucci Mane. Clear Channel Metroplex, 9 p.m., $25-$75. 10800 Col. Glenn Road. 501-442-3945. www.clearchannelmetroplex.com. The Iguanas. Juanita’s, 9 p.m., $12 adv., $15 door. 614 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-1228. www. juanitas.com. Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre. Midtown Billiards, 12:30 a.m., $5. 1316 Main St. 501-372-9990. midtownar.com. Karla Case Band. Markham Street Grill And Pub, 9 p.m., Free. 11321 W. Markham St. 501-224-2010. www.markhamst.com. Michael Eubanks. Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro, 7 p.m. 17711 Chenal Parkway. 501-821-1144. www.yiayias.