THURSDAY, APRIL 10
MUSIC
Afterthought. Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio, 8 p.m., $5. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1196.
Arkansas Flag & Banner. ROOT Cafe fund-raiser w/ Damn Bullets, 9:15 p.m., $5, all ages. 800 W. 9th St. 944-8500.
Cajun's Wharf. Yes/No/Maybe, Josh Green happy hour, headline at 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351.
Juanita's. The Weeping Gate, Marca, The Brotherhood, 9 p.m., $7. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271.
Sonny Williams'. Jim Dickerson, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999.
Sticky Fingerz. The Eoff Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m., $5. 107 Commerce St. 372-7707.
CLASSES
Recycling classes. Understand what to place in bins and related issues such as zero waste, composting, and residential, business and school recycling. 7-8 p.m., Sustainable Alternatives, 101 N. Woodrow. $5. 350-0713.
COMEDY
Ben Creed. 8 p.m., The Looney Bin, I-430 & Rodney Parham Road. $6. 228-5555.
EVENTS
39th annual Arkansas Victory Challenge Horse Show. Four-day "A" rated Arabian/half-Arabian horse show with various classes. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 10-12, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13. Free admission and parking. Arkansas State Fairgrounds. 590-9442. www.arkansasarabianhorseclub.com.
FILM
Films at the Big Green House. "Gimme Green," a film about America's obsession with lawns. 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m. Sustainable Alternatives, 101 N. Woodrow. Free. 350-0713.
MEETINGS
"Keys to a Happy, Healthy Family." UAMS hosts conference for expectant mothers and families with young children. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., River Market West Pavilion. Free. 686-5686.
SPORTS
Oaklawn. Horse racing. 1 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. Oaklawn Park, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. $2. 501-623-4411.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
MUSIC
Afterthought. Tonya Leeks & Co., 9 p.m., $7. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1196.
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's "Madame Butterfly." Concert performance sung in Italian with English subtitles. 8 p.m., Robinson Center Performance Hall. $16-$55. 975-7575.
Cajun's Wharf. Ace's Wild, Ben & Doug happy hour 5:30 p.m., headline at 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351.
Club 2720. DJ Debi T, 9 p.m., $5. 2720 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. 501-760-2505.
Cornerstone Pub. FUBAR, South 61, 8:30 p.m., $5. 314 Main St., NLR. 374-1782.
Counterpoint. Terry Quiet Band, Black Rambo, Mat Mahar, 11 p.m., $5. 3605 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-5515.
Downtown Music. DownSouth Juggaloz, Captain Howdy, Fatal 13, 8 p.m., $6. 211 W. Capitol Ave. 376-1819.
Flying Saucer. Brian Nahlen, 9 p.m., $3. 323 President Clinton Ave. 372-7468.
George's Majestic Lounge. Big Smith, 10 p.m., $10-$12. 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-527-6618, www.georgesmajesticlounge.com.
Gusano's. Karaoke w/ DJs Debi T, Chucky P, 9 p.m., free. 313 President Clinton Ave. 374-1441.
Juanita's. Ingram Hill, 10 p.m., $12, 18 and up. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271.
Maxine's. Speakeasy, 9 p.m., $5. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 501-321-0909.
Midtown. The Orange, 12:30 a.m., $5 non-members. 1316 Main St. 372-9990.
On the Rocks. The Sleepy Genius, 9 p.m., $5. 107 E. Markham St. 374-7625.
Peabody Rivertop Party. Tragikly White. 8 p.m., $5, 21 and up, 3 Statehouse Plaza. 399-8059. rivertopparty.com.
Revolution. Tawanna Campbell & Ultimate Groove, 9 p.m., $5. 300 President Clinton Ave. 823-0090.
Sticky Fingerz. Sean Michel, A Good Fight, 9:30 p.m., $5. 107 Commerce St. 372-7707.
Vino's. Heart For A Hand, Pack of Wolves, Fire To Reason, Siege The City, 8:30 p.m., $7. 923 W. 7th St. 375-8466.
West End Smokehouse Tavern. Wes Jeans, 9 p.m., $5. 215 N. Shackleford Road. 224-7665.
White Water Tavern. The Magpies (formerly Roger Hoover & the Whiskeyhounds), 9 p.m., $5. 2500 W. 7th St. 375-8400.
COMEDY
Ben Creed. 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m., the Looney Bin, I-430 & Rodney Parham Road. $9. 228-5555.
DANCE
Birthday Bash Dance. The Arkansas Scottish Country Dance Society celebrates 23 years. 7 p.m., Park Hill Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 3520 JFK Blvd., NLR. Free. 821-4746.
Fifth annual Come Dancin'. Annual fund-raiser features big band music, ballroom dancing, dinner and auction benefiting Ballet Arkansas. 6:30 p.m., Junior League of Little Rock, 401 S. Scott St. $75. BalletArkansas.org, 223-5150.
Nexstar Dance Competition. Statehouse Convention Center, Gov. Hall II. April 12-13. Free. 937-376-7777.
EVENTS
Antique Postcard and Paper Americana Show and Sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Free. 982-4171.
"Main Street Madness." Community symposium and block party to support the Main Street neighborhood between I-630 and Roosevelt Road. 5-7 p.m., Juanita's Party Room, 1220 South Main St. 537-9032.
Third annual Shorter College Legacy Banquet. 7-10 p.m., Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ballroom. Free. 375-4310.
39th annual Arkansas Victory Challenge Horse Show. See April 10.
SPORTS
Arkansas Twisters vs. Tulsa. 7 p.m., Alltel Arena. $11-$28. 975-5425. www.arkansastwisters.com.
Oaklawn. Horse racing. 1 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. Oaklawn Park, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. $2. 501-623-4411.
St. Vincent Auxiliary Men's Professional Tennis Tournament. Benefits St. Vincent New Outlook Women's Cancer Recovery Program. Through April 20, Rebsamen Tennis Center, 1501 Leisure Place and Pleasant Valley Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive. For schedules and entry fees call 552-3249.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
MUSIC
Afterthought. Rodney Block & Co., 9 p.m., $7. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1196.
ASO Symphony on the Green. ASO Big Band. 6 p.m.-midnight, Chenal Country Club, 10 Chenal Club Blvd. $150. 821-4141.
Blue Man Group. 8 p.m., Alltel Arena. $46.75-$76.75. 975-7575.
Cajun's Wharf. Stark Naked & The Car Thieves, Richie Johnson happy hour, 5:30 p.m., headline at 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351.
Club 2720. Dean Agus, 10 p.m., $5. 2720 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. 501-760-2505.
Cornerstone Pub. The Shivs, 9 p.m., $5. 314 Main St., NLR. 374-1782.
Counterpoint. Thread, 11 p.m., $5. 3605 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-5515.
Downtown Music. Rwake, SeaHag, Ketea, 8 p.m., $6. 211 W. Capitol Ave. 376-1819.
Easy Street Piano Bar. Easy Street Light Orchestra, 8:30 p.m., no cover. 307 W. 7th St. 372-3530.
Ernie Biggs. Dueling pianos. 8:30 p.m. 307 President Clinton Ave. 372-4782.
Flying Saucer. Will Gunselman, 9 p.m., $3. 323 President Clinton Ave. 372-7468.
George's Majestic Lounge. Big Smith, 10 p.m., $10-$12. 519 W. Dickson Street, Fayetteville. 479-527-6618, www.georgesmajesticlounge.com.
Juanita's. Evacuate the City, Colossus Bound, Silvertone, 9 p.m., $6. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271.
Maxine's. Electric Texas Blues, Wes Jeans, 9 p.m., $5. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 501-321-0909.
Midtown. Chess Club, 12:30 a.m., $5 non-members. 1316 Main St. 372-9990.
On the Rocks. The Sleepy Genius, 9 p.m., $5. 107 E. Markham St. 374-7625.
Pine Bluff Convention Center. Second Annual Clark Terry Jazz Festival. Clark Terry, Roy Hargrove, Debra Brown, Shawnn Monteiro, Ernie Andrews, Denise Thymes, Wendy Oxenhorn, 6-10 p.m., Two Convention Center Plaza, Pine Bluff, 870-536-9500.
Revolution. American Princes, 10 p.m., $8. 300 President Clinton Ave. 823-0090.
Rock 'n' Roar at the Civitan Amphitheater. Chris Denny and Runaway Planet, 7 p.m., LR Zoo, 1 Jonesboro Drive. $8. 666-2406.
Sonny Williams'. Chris Gulley, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999.
Sound Stage. William Blackart, Witches Tit, Malamute, Harbour, 8 p.m., $6. 1008 Oak St., Conway.
Studio Joe. Shannon Wurst, 7:30 p.m., $10. 600 Autumn Drive. 213-6622. www.studiojoe.biz.
Sticky Fingerz. Hill Country Revue, 9 p.m., $10-$12. 107 Commerce St. 372-7707.
Village. Lil Shine, 10 p.m., $10-$15. 3915 S. University. thevillagelive.com.
Vino's. Stacey Mack's Birthday Bash. Best '80s icon costume contest, 9 p.m., $5. 923 W. 7th St. 375-8466.
West End Smokehouse Tavern. Bombay Black, 9 p.m., $5. 215 N. Shackleford Road. 224-7665.
White Water Tavern. The Magpies (formerly Roger Hoover & the Whiskeyhounds), 9 p.m., $5. 2500 W. 7th St. 375-8400.
BOOKS
John Brandon. Author discusses new novel "Arkansas." 7 p.m., Nightbird Books, 557 S. School Ave., Fayetteville. 479-443-2080.
COMEDY
Ben Creed. 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m., The Looney Bin, I-430 & Rodney Parham Road. $9. 228-5555.
DANCE
Nexstar Dance Competition. See April 11.
EVENTS
Antique Postcard and Paper Americana Show and Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville. Free. 982-4171.
39th Annual Arkansas Victory Challenge Horse Show. See April 10.
Catholic High Rocket 5K. 5K run, 3K walk, participants encouraged to bring dogs. Registration 6:30 a.m. $25, walkers $20. Walk begins 8 a.m. Packet pick-up April 11-12 at CHS, 6300 Father Tribou St. 664-4625. www.rocketalumni.com, www.arkansasrunner.com.
Humane Society of Pulaski County fund-raiser. Performance by The Shivs. 9 p.m., Cornerstone Pub, 314 Main St., NLR. $5. 580-2966, ifo@warmhearts.org.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Banquet. 7-10 p.m., Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ball Room. $125. 501-217-0321.
"Main Street Madness." Neighborhood block party includes a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for fourth and fifth grade boys and girls, followed by a visit with former Razorback Anthony Lucas and music with Christopher Denny and the Old Soles. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Main Street between Daisy Bates Street and 15th Street. 537-9032.
FILM
The Bearded Child Traveling Short Film Festival. Collection of experimental, bizarre, and obscure short films. 8 p.m., Low Key Arts Building, 118 Arbor, Hot Springs. $5. 501-282-9057.
SPORTS
Oaklawn. Horse racing. 1 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. Oaklawn Park, 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs. $2. 501-623-4411.
St. Vincent Auxiliary Men's Professional Tennis Tournament. See April 11.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
MUSIC
Cafe 42. Drew Pickens Jazz Duo, 11a.m.-2 p.m., 1200 E. President Clinton Ave. 537-0042.
Club 2720. Recovery Sunday w/ Calvin Brewer (pub), 9 p.m., free. 2720 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. 760-2505, www.2720.com.
Juanita's. Big Time Entertainment Presents K4L, 3 Miles From Providence, R.D. Hopkins, Adisis, Raining Tyranny, Lonely Musketeer, Floorplan, The Death Sound, 6 p.m., $12. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271.
Vieux Carre. Jazz brunch with Ted Ludwig, 11 a.m., free. 2721 Kavanaugh. 663-1196.
EVENTS
39th Annual Arkansas Victory Challenge Horse Show. See April 10.
DANCE
Nexstar Dance Competition. See April 11.
FILMS
Films at the Big Green House. "King Corn," a film about corn farming and food products in America. 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Sustainable Alternatives, 101 N. Woodrow, through April 17. Free. 350-0713.
SPORTS
St. Vincent Auxiliary Men's Professional Tennis Tournament. See April 11.
MONDAY, APRIL 14
MUSIC
Afterthought. Monday Night Jazz, bassist Tim Goodwin, 8 p.m., $7, 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1196.
Cajun's Wharf. Richie Johnson happy hour, 5:30 p.m., headline at 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351.
Vino's. Teenage Bottlerocket & The Weisenheimers, 8 p.m., $7. 923 W. 7th St. 375-8466.
CLASSES
Recycling Classes. See April 10.
EVENTS
Opening of National Crime Victims Rights Week. Officials of the Arkansas Victim Assistance Academy in the UALR Department of Criminal Justice will mark the start of National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 14 with a ceremony honoring victim advocates. 10 a.m., UALR's Bowen Law School, 1201 McMath Ave. Free. 569-3076, mbmcduffie@ualr.edu.
SPORTS
St. Vincent Auxiliary Men's Professional Tennis Tournament. See April 11.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
MUSIC
Afterthought. Bluesday Tuesday w/ Michael Prysock, 8 p.m., no cover. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1196.
Cajun's Wharf. Brian & Nick happy hour, 5:30 p.m., headline at 9 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351.
East Village Opera Company. Powerhouse five-piece band, a string quartet and two vocalists. 7:30 p.m., Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, UCA, Conway. $10-$35. 501-450-3265.
Easy Street Piano Bar. Ed Burks, Rockabilly Hall of Fame pianist, main stage, 8:30 p.m., no cover. 307 W. 7th St. 372-3530.
Gusano's. Barrett Baber, 9 p.m., free. 313 President Clinton Ave. 374-1441.
Juanita's. A Rich History, Morley, 9 p.m., $5. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271.
St. Marks Episcopal Church. The Chamber Music Society of Little Rock presents pianist Hee-Kyun Juhn. 7:30 p.m., $20. Evergreen & Mississippi. 661-0250.
BOOKS
George Singleton. Prominent short story author reads, signs copies and takes questions. 7:30 p.m. Stanley Russ Hall Room 103, UCA, Conway. Free. 501-450-3293.
EVENTS
Arkansas Young Artists Association. 8:30 a.m., Statehouse Convention Center. Free. 851-3772.
APA Pool Tournament. Parrot Beach Cafe, 7:30 p.m., 9611 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-2994.
Trivia Bowl. Flying Saucer. 8:30 p.m., 323 President Clinton Ave. 372-7468.
Free pool. Club 2720. No cover, 2720 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. 501-760-2505.
LECTURES
Bless the Mic. Andrew Sullivan of the Atlantic and Sunday Times of London. 7 p.m., Harris Auditorium, Philander Smith College. Free. 370-5279.
SPORTS
St. Vincent Auxiliary Men's Professional Tennis Tournament. See April 11.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
MUSIC
East Village Opera Company. See April 15.
Afterthought. Pianist Dell Smith, 8 p.m., no cover. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1196.
Cajun's Wharf. Chris DeClerk happy hour, 5:30 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m., 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351.
Flying Saucer. Chris Henry, 9 p.m., free. 323 President Clinton Ave. 372-7468.
Juanita's. Sam Walker, 9 p.m., $5. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271.
Koto. Local poets and musicians. 9 p.m., $5-$7. 17200 Chenal Parkway. 821-7200.
Parrot Beach Cafe. Ladies Night w/ Charlotte Taylor & Gypsy Rain, 8 p.m., free. 9611 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-2994.
Revolution. Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, 9 p.m., $10. Revolution. 823-0090.
Sound Stage. Alert All Arms, Drive By Night, At War's End, 8 p.m., $5. 1008 Oak St., Conway.
Sticky Fingerz. Chris Knight, Mando Saenz, 9 p.m., $10. 107 Commerce St. 372-7707.
COMEDY
Julie Scoggins. 8 p.m., $7. The Looney Bin, I-430 & Rodney Parham Road. $9. 228-5555.
SPORTS
St. Vincent Auxiliary Men's Professional Tennis Tournament. See April 11.
Upcoming events
Buy concert tickets through Ticketmaster by phone at 975-7575 or online at www.ticketmaster.com unless otherwise noted.
music
APRIL 17: Clutch. Village. 3915 S. University. thevillage.live.com.
APRIL 18: Brian Regan. 8 p.m., $37.75. Robinson Center Music Hall. 975-7575.
APRIL 20: Son Volt, Bobby Bare Jr. 7 p.m., Revolution. 823-0090.
APRIL 26: Edgefest. Kid Rock, Disturbed, Sevendust, Saliva, Black Stone Cherry. 2 p.m., $35. North Shore Riverwalk, NLR. 975-7575.
MAY 23-25: Riverfest. Huey Lewis and the News, Merle Haggard, Arrested Development, Johnny Lang, Chaka Khan, ZZ Top. Riverfront Park, River Market, North Shore Riverwalk. $20. 501-255-3378. www.riverfestarkansas.com.
JUNE 10: Indigo Girls. Robinson Center Music Hall. 975-7575.
AUG. 2: Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson. Auto Zone Park, Memphis. $55-$65. 901-525-1515, www.ticketmaster.com.
THE WEEK IN THEATER
ATU's Music Theatre Workshop. Two-act cabaret showcasing solo and duet performances. Dinner included. 6:30 p.m. April 11-12, Williamson dining room, ATU campus, Russellville. $25. 479-968-0473, ktfutterer@atu.edu.
"All My Sons." Arthur Miller drama about prosperous Midwest family mourning the WWII loss of their son. 8 p.m. April 10-12, 16-19, 2 p.m. April 13, Fort Smith Little Theater, 401 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith. $10-$20. 479-783-2966.
"Fat Pig." Discrimination against fat people in our slim, youth-oriented society. 7:30 p.m., April 11-12. Weekend Theater, 7th and Chester. $10- $14. 374-3761, ralphhyman@yahoo.com.
"Movin Out." Classic Billy Joel tunes tell the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades. April 15-17. $20-$54. Robinson Center Music Hall. 244-8800.
"Nunsense A-Men!" The Little Sisters of Deer Creek raise funds to bury their fellow sisters, victims of the "great vichyssoise massacre." 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 curtain Tue.-Sat., 11a.m., 5 p.m., dinner, 12:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. curtain Sun. 562-3131. Through April 13, Murry's Dinner Playhouse. $22-$30.
"The Odd Couple (female version)." Olive Madison, a self-proclaimed slob and Florence Unger, tidy and neat, share an apartment and the results re hilarious. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., April 11-13, 18-20. Community Theater of Little Rock, 2600 W. Markham. $12-$14. 663-9494.
"Oklahoma!" Rogers and Hammerstein's musical about how Curly wins the love of Laurey. Weekends through May 11. 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Imperial Dinner Theater, 302 N. Marr St., Pocahontas. $24.15 dinner & show, $13.20 show only. 870-892-0030, www.imperialdinnertheatre.com.
"Saving Grace." Warmhearted Grace mistakes a telephone repairman for a burglar and attempts to convert him. April 15-May 11. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 curtain Tue.-Sat., 11am, 5 p.m., dinner, 12:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. curtain Sun. Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col. Glenn Road. $22-$30. 562-3131.
"Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure." Holmes seems to have reached the end of his career when an irresistible case presents itself. April 11-27. 7 p.m. Wed., 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sun. Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St. $20-$35. 378-0405.
"Twelfth Night." Shakespeare's tale of romance, love and marriage. 7:30 p.m., April 9-11, UCA Reynolds Performance Hall. $8, 2 free with UCA ID. 450-5092.
AUDITIONS
APRIL 12: The Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre will hold Summer Theatre Academy auditions at 5 p.m. in the Children's Theatre Lobby. Participants should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to audition. No prepared materials are required. 372-4000. 9th and Commerce.
APRIL 19: The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will hold open auditions for six children's roles in "The Sound of Music" at 10 a.m. in Snow Fine Arts Center on UCA campus. Girls ages 6-16 may audition for the roles of Gretl, Marta, Brigitta, and Louisa. Boys ages 12-15 may audition for the roles of Kurt and Friedrich. Students should be familiar with music from the production. 501-450-5610.
Galleries
ARKANSAS ART GALLERY, 5th and Main, NLR: Work by Marvin Barham, reception 6-8 p.m. April 11. 687-5959.
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER, MacArthur Park: "Tete au Collier" by Henri Matisse, Winthrop Rockefeller Foyer, through June 8; "Young Arkansas Artists," work by students from across Arkansas, through April 20; "Jean Flint: Interior Forms," drawings, installations, through May 4. Open 5-8:30 p.m. April 11 for 2nd Friday Art Night. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 372-4000.
CANTRELL GALLERY, 8206 Cantrell Road: "Stop the Presses!" Paintings, pottery, drawings, mixed media by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette employees, through April 26. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 224-1335.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 509 Scott St.: "Spiraling," paintings by Mary Shelton, April 11-May 6, reception 5-8 p.m. April 11. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-noon Sun. 375-2342.
COX CREATIVE CENTER, 120 Commerce St.: Featured artists Angela Anderson, Karen Foster, Cox Creative Gallery, third floor; "The Subject is Books: Chapter III," books transformed by artists, Showcase Arkansas Gallery, second floor, through April 26. Open 5-8:30 p.m. April 11 for 2nd Friday Art Night. 918-3090.
GALLERY 26, 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Photographs by Jennifer Heimbaugh, paintings by Marcus McAllister and Steven Wise, through May 3. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 664-8996.
HEARNE FINE ART, 500 President Clinton Ave.: "Daughters of the Diaspora," work by 20 contemporary women artists, through May 7. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 2-5 p.m. Sun. for holidays, or by appointment. Artist reception 5-8:30 p.m. April 11 for 2nd Friday Art Night; talk by Marjorie Williams-Smith and Susan Williams at 2 p.m. April 12. 372-6822.
RIVER MARKET ARTSPACE, 301 President Clinton Ave.: "Pulse: The Paintings of John Foster," reception 5-8:30 p.m. April 11, 2nd Friday Art Night, show through May 3. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 324-2787.
STEPHANO'S FINE ART GALLERY, 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work in all media by area artists. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 563-4218 or www.stephanostudios.com.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK: "Student Competitive," drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, Gallery I, through May 4; "Moving On," sculptural house forms and mixed media drawings by Maribeth Anders, Gallery II, through April 18; work by seniors Andrea Duensing, Alex Moomey and Nathanial Roe, through April 10, Gallery III; work by seniors Amy Bennett, Andrea Calhoun and Cally Short, April 16-24, reception 6-8 p.m. April 19. 569-8977.
WHITE WAGON FARM AND SAGE HOUSE GALLERY, 24627 Hwy 365 N., Maumelle: "Art in the Garden," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 12, 1-5 p.m. April 13, paintings, drawings and pottery. 851-4608.
Arkadelphia
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY: Engraving workshop with printmaker Oscar Jay Gillespie and Cradle Oak Press, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 14-15, 9:30 a.m.-noon April 16, Art Annex, lecture by Gillespie 1 p.m. April 16. Contact Debi Lynn Fendley, fendled@hsu.edu
Conway
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS: "BA/BFA Juried Art Senior Art Exhibition," opens with reception 4-6 p.m. April 10, second reception 2-4 p.m. April 12, show through April 20. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. (7 p.m. Thu.), 1-5 p.m. Sun. 501-450-5784.
El Dorado
SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER: "Edwin Pinkston Retrospective," paintings, pastels and mixed media, through April 28. 870-862-5474.
Fayetteville
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS: "Atget of the Ozarks," photographs by Katherine Lamar, through April 11, reception 6-9 p.m. April 10; "Meditative Spaces," MFA thesis exhibition by Tanya Johnston, through April 18, reception 5-7 p.m. April 10; visiting artist lecture by Brian Wasson 7:30 p.m. April 10, Room 213, Fine Arts Center. 479-575-2962.
Hot Springs
FINE ARTS CENTER, 610 Central Ave.: Art Jam, drawing from live models, 6-9 p.m. April 15, free to first-time participants and Arts Center members. Paintings, pottery and jewelry on exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. Sat. 501-624-0489
GALLERY CENTRAL, 800 Central Ave.: Work by Arden Boyce, V.L. Cox, Gino Hollander, Annette Kagy, Sue North Kent, Virginia McKimmey, Sherrie Shepherd, Barry Thomas and other Arkansas artists. 501-318-4278.
JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY, 827-A Central Ave.: Third annual "Tree Show," tree-themed art by Robin Hazard-Bishop, Steve Griffith, Dolores Justus, Rebecca Thompson and others. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. 501-321-2335.
TAYLOR'S CONTEMPORANEA, 204 Exchange St.: Bronzes and other figurative sculptures by David Phelps. 501-624-0516.
MUSEUMS
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSEUM VISITOR CENTER, Bates and Park: Exhibits on the 1957 desegregation of Central and the civil rights movement. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. 374-1957.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER, 1200 President Clinton Ave.: "The Long Struggle: Presidential Actions and African-American Civil Rights," through May 18; "The White House in Miniature," through July 13; exhibits about policies and White House life. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. $7 adults; $5 college students, seniors, retired military; $3 ages 6-17. 370-8000.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM, 200 E. Third St.: "Wilnita Holland: Varied Vision," 22 paintings, opening reception 5-8:30 p.m. April 11, 2nd Friday Art Night, show through June 8; "Michael Worsham: Compositions and Faces," through May 5; Toys, Playthings and Amusements of Yesteryear," through Nov. 7. 324-9351.
MacARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY, MacArthur Park: "Pride and Fall: Mapping the Rise of Conflict in the 20th Century," through July 2008; "Red Tails: Tuskegee Airmen of World War II." 376-4602.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY, 500 President Clinton Ave.: "Predators," interactive exhibit about sharks and other animals, through April 27. 396-7050 or www.amod.org.
OLD STATE HOUSE, 300 W. Markham St.: Sparkle and Twang: Marty Stuart's American Musical Odyssey," music-related items from Stuart's collection, through Oct. 5. 324-9685.
Hot Springs
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM, 500 Mid-American Blvd.: "The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion," artifacts from Palenque, through May 15. 501-767-3461.