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MUSIC
COMEDY
Ben Creed. The Loony Bin, 8 p.m.; June 24, 10:30 p.m.; June 25, 7, 9 and 11 p.m., $7-$10. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-228-5555. www.loonybincomedy.com.
FILM
Movies in the Park: “How to Train Your Dragon.” Riverfest Amphitheatre, 7 p.m. 400 President Clinton Ave.
LECTURES
William Whitworth, editor emeritus of The Atlantic. This lecture is part of the Oxford American’s Summit for Ambitious Writers. Reservations required. Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, 4 p.m., free. 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. 727-5435. summit.oxfordamerican.org/registration.
CAMPS Camp Wildwood. Campers age 11-14 will take part in a variety of art forms, including yoga, horticulture, culinary and performing arts and more. Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts, through July 1, 9 a.m. p.m., $50 registration fee, $450 session fee, $405 for Wildwood members. 20919 Denny Road. Rock ’N’ Roll Camp. Children in grades 4-6 will 22 JUNE 22, 2011 • ARKANSAS TIMES
COMEDY
Ben Creed. The Loony Bin, through June 24, 8 p.m.; June 24, 10:30 p.m.; June 25, 7, 9 and 11 p.m., $7-$10. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-228-5555. www. loonybincomedy.com. AETN Community Cinema: “Two Spirits.” Filmmaker Lydia Nibley explores the cultural context behind the tragic murder of Fred Martinez, a Navajo youth who was nadleeh, or “two-spirit,” possessing a balance of masculine and feminine traits. Faulkner County Library, 6 p.m. 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 501-327-7482. www.fcl.org. Dreamland Drive-In: “The Tuskegee Airmen.” Original Tuskegee Airman Milton Crenchaw will be on hand to answer questions. Dreamland Ballroom, 8 p.m. 800 W. 9th St. 501-607-0954. Riverflicks: “Jaws.” North Shore Riverwalk, 7 p.m. Riverwalk Drive, NLR. www.northlittlerock.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Acoustic Open Mic. The Afterthought, 8 p.m., free. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com. 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. Brown Soul Shoes. Stickyz Rock ’N’ Roll Chicken Shack, 9 p.m., $5. 107 Commerce St. 501-372-7707. www.stickyfingerz.com. Bud Summers. Cajun’s Wharf, 5 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www.cajunswharf.com. Chase Coy, Rival Summers. Downtown Music Hall, 6 p.m., $10 adv., $12 d.o.s. 211 W. Capitol. 501-376-1819. downtownshows.homestead.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. Lucero, Brother Andy and His Big Damn Mouth. Maxine’s, 8 p.m., $15 adv., $17 d.o.s. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. maxinespub.com. Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen. Revolution, 8:30 p.m., $20. 300 President Clinton Ave. 501-823-0090. revroom.com. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 5 p.m., free. 111 Markham St. 501-374-7474. www.capitalhotel. com/CBG. We Came as Romans, Through The Looking Glass, A Faith Forgotten. Juanita’s, 8:30 p.m., $12 adv., $15 d.o.s. 1300 S. Main St. 501-372-1228. www. juanitas.com.
p.m., $5. 923 W. Seventh St. 501-375-8466. www. vinosbrewpub.com. Karaoke. Zack’s Place, 8 p.m. 1400 S. University Ave. 501-664-6444. www.zacks-place.com. Lucious Spiller Band. Stickyz Rock ’N’ Roll Chicken Shack, 9 p.m., $5. 107 Commerce St. 501-372-7707. www.stickyfingerz.com. Ol’ Puddin’haid. Thirst n’ Howl, 7:30 p.m., free. 14710 Cantrell Road. 501-379-8189. www.thirst-nhowl.com. Port Arthur Band. Parrot Beach Cafe, 9 p.m. 9611 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-2994. The Smittle Band. The Afterthought, 8 p.m., $7. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar.com. Swingin’ Utters, Continental. White Water Tavern, 10 p.m., $12. 2500 W. 7th. 501-375-8400. www.whitewatertavern.com. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 5 p.m., free. 111 Markham St. 501-374-7474. www.capitalhotel. com/CBG.
LECTURES
FAMILIAR FACES: The longtime Memphis road warriors of Lucero probably need no introduction in these pages, but just in case, here goes: sweaty, southern barroom rock steeped in equal amounts of Springsteen, the Replacements and bourbon. Openers Brother Andy & His Big Damn Mouth churn out guitar-mangling pop genius that’s as catchy as the band is loud. The show is Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Maxine’s and is $17.
Andy Core. Andy Core, a national motivational speaker promoting a better work-life balance, will be the featured speaker for the Downtown Little Rock Partnership’s Summer Forum. Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 8:30 a.m., $35. 601 Main St. 501-375-0121. www.therep.org. Pico Iyer. The famed travel writer delivers a lecture as part of the Oxford American’s Summit for Ambitious Writers. Reservations required. Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, 4 p.m., free. 1 Rockefeller Drive, Morrilton. 727-5435. summit.oxfordamerican.org/registration.
BENEFITS
experiment with various musical styles and instruments while learning about the life and music of Elvis Presley, culminating in a live performance by the students. Clinton Presidential Center, through June 24, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $175 member, $200 nonmember. 1200 President Clinton Ave. 501-748-0472. www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org. Wilderness Explorers Day Camp. Children ages 11-13 will hike, canoe and learn survival skills. An overnight camp Thursday includes dinner provided by park staff. Pinnacle Mountain State Park, through June 24, 9 a.m. p.m., $100. 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. 501-868-5806.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 23 MUSIC
Brian & Nick. Markham Street Grill And Pub, 8 p.m., Free. 11321 W. Markham St. 501-224-2010. www. markhamst.com. Crash Meadows. Cajun’s Wharf, 5 p.m., $5 after 8:30pm. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www. cajunswharf.com. “V.I.P. Thursdays” with DJs SilkySlim and Derrty Deja Blu. Sway, 8 p.m., $3. 412 Louisiana. 501-907-2582. “Hip-Hop Night.” Vino’s, Every other Thursday, 8
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Relief on the Ridge. Food, drinks and live music at silent auction to benefit the American Red Cross in Arkansas. M2 Gallery, 6 p.m. 11525 Cantrell Road (Pleasant Ridge Town Center). 501-225-6271. m2lr. com.
CAMPS
Camp Wildwood. See June 22. Rock ’N Roll Camp. See June 22. Wilderness Explorers Day Camp. See June 22.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 MUSIC
Boombox. Revolution, 9 p.m., $12 adv., $15 d.o.s. 300 President Clinton Ave. 501-823-0090. revroom. com. Bryan Frazier. The Afterthought, 9 p.m., $7. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-1196. www.afterthoughtbar. com. Colt Ford, Jason Helms Band, Ryan Couron. Clear Channel Metroplex, 6 p.m. 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Cool Shoes: “Beach Party.” Features DJs Wolf-EWolf, AWOL, SpencerX and Rysk. Downtown Music Hall, 9 p.m., $7. 211 W. Capitol. 501-376-1819. downtownshows.homestead.com. Cory Fontaine. Flying Saucer, 9 p.m. 323 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-7468. www.beerknurd.com/ stores/littlerock. Ed Burks. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room, June 24-25, 7 p.m.; July 1, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-324-2999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Fire & Brimstone. Capi’s, 8 p.m. 11525 Cantrell Suite 917. 501-225-9600. www.capisrestaurant.com. Goldy Locks. West End Smokehouse and Tavern, June 24-25, 10 p.m., $5. 215 N. Shackleford. 501-2247665. www.westendsmokehouse.net. Half Raptor, Catskill Kids. Stickyz Rock ’N’ Roll