Out and About: Nov. 16-22

Last updated Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:21 PM CST in Entertainment

BY THE MORNING NEWS

Special Events: More than 450,000 lights will illuminate the square until Dec. 31

Admission: Free

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On Stage

Today-Sunday

FAYETTEVILLE -- University Theater concludes its production of Thornton Wilder's classic, "Our Town," with performances at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14 adults, $12 faculty, staff and seniors, $5 children and non-UA students by calling 575-4752.

Today-Sunday

ROGERS -- "Moon Over Buffalo" by Ken Ludwig, a nonstop, laugh-a-minute comedy from the author of last season's "Leading Ladies" at Rogers Little Theater, concludes this weekend. An acting couple is on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of "Cyrano de Bergerac" and Noel Coward's "Private Lives." Fate has given these thespians one more shot at starring roles in "The Scarlet Pimpernel" epic, and director Frank Capra himself is en route to Buffalo to catch their matinee performance. Showtime is 8 p.m. except Sunday, when the matinee starts at 2 p.m., at the Victory Theater downtown. Information: 631-8988.

Nov. 23-25

FAYETTEVILLE -- "Scrooge? I have to redeem old Scrooge? The one man I knew who was worse than I was? Impossible!" So begins the "real" story behind Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" -- the tale of Jacob Marley's heroic behind-the-scenes efforts to save old Scrooge's soul and, in the process, his own. Aided by a so-called Bogle, a malicious hell-sprite with an agenda of his own, their hilarious journey takes them from the jaws of death to the mouth of hell -- and beyond when TheatreSquared presents "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" Nov. 23-25, Nov. 29-Dec. 2 and Dec. 6-9 at the Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios. Tickets are $22 for adults, $10 for students and $18 for seniors at 571-2728.

Nov. 30-Dec. 1

BENTONVILLE -- The classic short story, "A Child's Christmas in Wales," written by Dylan Thomas, comes to the stage as the drama department at NorthWest Arkansas Community College presents the musical version of the famous short story Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. in White Auditorium on campus. Tickets are $6 for NWACC students, faculty, and staff and $8 for the general public. Information: 619-4228 or e-mail mmoore@nwacc.edu.

Dec. 7-8

SPRINGDALE -- What do you get when you put together Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, plus a few million baby angels, shepherds, wise men -- and the notorious Herdman family? "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," of course, now in its 10th year at the Arts Center of the Ozarks. In the story by Barbara Robinson, the six very unruly Herdman children teach a whole church about the true meaning of the birth of Christ. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 9, and tickets at $9 for ACO member adults, $5 member students, $10 nonmember adults and $6 non-member students are available by calling 751-5441.

Festivals

Free Style

At the Movies

Monday

BENTONVILLE -- Movie Matinees for Adults will be shown every Monday at 1 p.m. at the Bentonville Public Library. Information: 271-5976.

Tuesday

FAYETTEVILLE -- "Dharma River: Journey of a Thousand Buddhas" will be screened at 7 p.m. in Old Main's Giffels Auditorium on the University of Arkansas campus. The free event will include a brief demonstration of Tibetan polyphonic chanting. Also scheduled as part of the Tibetan film series are "Wheel of Time," Feb. 20, and "The Tibetan Book of the Dead," March 27. Information: 575-2509.

Nov. 25

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Omni Center for Peace has announced the next films in its series of free Video Underground movie screenings at the sanctuary of United Campus Ministry at 902 W. Maple St. Movies are shown at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Scheduled are "The Corporation," Nov. 25; "Who Shot My Brother?," Dec. 9; and "Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)," Dec. 23. Information: Gerald Sloan at 575-6302 or http://omni-vu-films.blogspot.com/.

Auditions

Dec. 10-11

SPRINGDALE -- Auditions for "Witness for the Prosecution" by Agatha Christie are set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-11 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks. Performance dates are Feb. 1-3 and 8-9 with a school performance on Feb. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Principal and secondary parts are available for eight men and five women. There are a number of non-speaking parts that appear in all courtroom scenes. Scripts are now available for $10 deposit for 24-hour perusal; deposit returned if script returned after 24 hours. Information: Harry Blundell at 751-5441.

Just for Funds

Dec. 4

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Fayetteville High School Student Council will preview its annual homeless vigil at the Fayetteville Public Library at 4 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Walker Community Room. Student Council members will be joined by Marian Riner, program coordinator for Families in Transition, as they share their experiences and preview their work on the annual Homeless Vigil. In 2006, students raised $13,000 for the area homeless population. The 2007 vigil will begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and continue until the students meet their goal. Information: 571-2222, ext. 4450.

Got Talent?

Nov. 27 & Dec. 4

SPRINGDALE -- Auditions for Singing Men of Arkansas, a new men's chorus, are set for 7 p.m. at the Jones Center for Families. Director Mike Bedford has conducted major choirs and orchestras and served as vice president of the Gospel Music Board of Directors which produces the Dove Awards. Men who would like to be part of a professional group and enjoy presenting high quality choral music are invited to apply for membership. Information: Will Pruett at 582-3665 or e-mail Johnny Tittle at shiloh33@alltel.net.

On Campus

Today

FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas Jazz Ensembles under the direction of James Greeson will perform their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Union Theater featuring two 20-piece big bands playing music by Count Basie, Bob Mintzer, Matt Harris, Les Hooper, Sammy Nestico and others. Well-known jazz pianist and UA faculty member Claudia Burson will also perform with UA graduate assistant Ben Harris on guitar and the student jazz combo, Pentomino, will play. Admission is free. Information: 575-4701.

In Concert

Sunday

BENTONVILLE -- The Celtic Tenors will appear in concert at 2 p.m. at the Arend Arts Center at Bentonville High School. The performance is part of the Live On Stage in NWA concert series. Doors open at 1 p.m. for open seating. A single ticket is $25 or $5 for students. A buffet dinner with the artists follows at the Clarion Hotel at 5:30 p.m. For concert and dinner tickets, call 855-9997.

Sunday

FAYETTEVILLE -- Soprano Holly Gash and Friends (violinist Miho Sakon and pianist Maryscott Goode) will present a free concert at 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The program will feature Mozart's "L'amero," the Meditation from Thais and operetta favorites by Franz Lehar, and guest artists Katie Rose Eastlack and Joanna Lovett will present "The Barcarolle" and the "Flower Duet" from Lakme. Information: 442-7373.

Monday

FAYETTEVILLE -- The 2007 Razorback Band Spectacular will honor Fred Vorsanger for 40 years of service to the University of Arkansas. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Walton Arts Center, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. in McBride Studio. Information: 575-3712.

Dec. 2

SPRINGDALE -- Come hear the beautiful music created by the Arts Center of the Ozarks Chorale at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in one of two major performances this season. The Chorale will perform a variety of holiday music, from Broadway to sacred to contemporary to classics, under the direction of Bill Burrows. Tickets are $6 member adults, $3 member children, $7 non-member adults, $4 non-member children. Information: 751-5441.

Gotta Dance!

Today

FAYETTEVILLE -- Teatro Scarpino, just off Dickson Street, hosts "Dress Up and Dance" every Friday with salsa lessons at 6:30 and dancing at 9 p.m. with D.J. Tonny. Cost is $10. Information: www.scarpino.com.

Go and Do

Today

BETHEL HEIGHTS -- The Singles Mingle organization plays host to dances for single adults of all ages from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays. The dances take place at 215 W. Apple Blossom Road in Bethel Heights. Admission is $5. Information: 787-6077, 750-1246 or 636-5946.

Meetings & More

Saturday

SPRINGDALE -- L.E.O. Spanish Language Book Club meets at 2 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Springdale Public Library. The reading selection for Nov. 17 is "El Zahir: Una Novela de Obsesion/The Zahir: A Novel of Obsession" by Paulo Coelho. Information: Vilma Pereria at 750-8180 or by e-mail at vpereria@springdalelibrary.org.

Saturday-Sunday

ROGERS -- Christian-fiction author Terrye Robins will sign copies of her novels, "Trouble in Paradise" and the new sequel, "Revenge in Paradise," from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Borders in Rogers and from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hastings Books, Music & Video in Fayetteville. Robins resides in northeastern Oklahoma and is currently working on the third book in the series, "Justice in Paradise." Information: www.terryerobins.com.

Dec. 3 & 10

FAYETTEVILLE -- The Fayetteville Public Library will offer a Computers for Beginners class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 3 and Dec. 5 in the library's computer lab. The two-session class teaches computer basics, from handling a mouse to surfing the Internet. The course will also include easy Windows operating tips, basic Internet searching and setting up a free e-mail account. No previous experience is necessary, but registration is required. Sign up by calling 571-2222, ext. 4450.

Dec. 6

SPRINGDALE -- Pat Coppola of Bella Vista will present her program "Fast and Furious" to Quilters United in Learning Together at the Dec. 6 meeting. The guild will combine its November and December meetings at the Springdale Holiday Inn. The program is at 7 p.m. preceded by a social time at 6:30 p.m. Coppola has quilted for 20 years and taught many classes in Northwest Arkansas. Her lecture is about how to create beautiful quilts quickly. Information: www.quiltguildnwa.org or call Debbie Wheeler at 273-7153 or JoeAnn Reaves at 925-7001.

On the Road

Saturday-Sunday

EUREKA SPRINGS -- The 19th annual Fall Antique Show and Sale is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and until 4 p.m. Sunday at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. A special wine and cheese preview will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today. Information: 253-7551.

Every Friday, the WEEKEND notes section will feature entertainment events throughout Northwest Arkansas, across the state and around the four-state area. To be included, your event must be open to the public. Deadline for the WEEKEND section is noon TUESDAY for Friday publication. To submit an event, write to Becca Bacon Martin, Entertainment editor, The Morning News, P.O. Box 7, Springdale, 72765, send your submission by e-mail to bmartin@nwaonline.net or send a fax to 872-5055. All submissions must be in writing. Questions? Call 872-5054 or 872-5051.

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