Community Calendar

Some topics don’t fit neatly into OLLI science classes—too big, too small, too little, too much, too off-topic—and often end up on the proverbial cutting room floor. In this course, these intriguing bits and ends are gathered up and presented like a charcuterie board of tasty science snacks. This will be a six-week romp through just about anything one might imagine including a little bit of color theory, a morsel of genetic testing science, a dash of airplane physics, some lightning theory, a mouse that turns scorpion venom into a painkiller, current scientific thoughts on origins of life, and a lot of time to explore topics of interest to you. Bring your questions and we will explore some of the exciting nooks and crannies of science together

Who was Clara Muxen? Discover the dream and the dreamer of Ozark Folkways.

Happy Hour @ Arsaga’s Mill District

Thursday, August 14, 5:30-7:30

Whether you love Ozark Folkways or this is your first time hearing about us, celebrate with the showcase of our past, present, and future. We'll have craft demonstrations, live music, square dancing, drinks, and bites. Get better acquainted our programs, our vision for the future, and opportunities to be a part of the dream.

Performances by The White River Warblers, Still on the Hill, Piper Hart, Aviva Pilgrim and Joanie Green. Square dancing called by Steve Green. Demonstrations by Laura Jane, Glenda Lee, and Helen Kwiatkowski.

If you or your business is interested in discussing partnership opportunities in advance of the event, please reach out to abby@ozarkfolkways.org.

Can't attend but still want to support? Make a gift of any amount to Ozark Folkways via our giving page. Thank you for keeping the dream alive.

Every 2nd Thursday of the month except when interrupted by special holiday events.
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
14 rounds of bingo start at 6:30 p.m. to be followed by a raffle.
End time is approximately at 8:30pm.
Part of proceeds will go to help a local charity including Havenwood (see https://www.nwahavenwood.org/about-us) for August 14th's bingo night.

LOST someone to suicide - or KNOW SOMEONE who did? If you know a Survivor, please INVITE them.
NEW confidential safe space to share grief & support each other, facilitated by TRAINED Leaders from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention meets MONTHLY, every 2nd Thur... Ages 18+

For more info*, contact
Julie Schultz: jyschultz@gmail.com
Bernard Sulliban: bsulliban@yahoo.com

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

NWA JAZZ JAM

CLUB 509 and KAVA BAR FAYETTEVILLE PRESENTS:
NWA JAZZ JAM!

Hepcats and lounge lizards unite! Every 2nd Tuesday of every month, we've got NWA JAZZ JAM at CLUB 509!

Come on down with your instrument and swing along, or take advantage of our happy hour till close and other specials and enjoy the vibes of 509.

FREE!
8pm!
ALL AGES!
2nd Tuesday of every month!

The Delta Cultural Center will host Arkansas Arts Council's 2025 Small Works on Paper's exhibit from July 11 - August 22. Small Works on Paper is a juried, touring, visual art exhibition that showcases 2D artwork created by artists statewide and travels up to 10 venues throughout the state in a yearlong show. Admission is free and open to all.

Join Amy Lyn Edie, a talented portrait artist from Northwest Arkansas, for an immersive six-week drawing course designed for complete beginners. This hands-on class will guide you through the essential techniques of drawing, focusing on three key areas: portrait drawing, perspective drawing, and landscapes. In the first two weeks, you will explore the fundamentals of capturing the human face. The following two weeks will introduce you to the principles of perspective drawing. In the final two weeks, you will connect with nature as you learn to draw landscapes. Whether you are picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to refresh your skills, this course offers a supportive environment to foster creativity and growth. Take a journey into the art of drawing, where you will build a strong foundation and create beautiful works of art. *A detailed list of materials needed will be provided upon registration.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

The Southern Italian port city of Naples is home to a rich and complex history stretching back to its foundation by Greek colonists in the 8th century B.C.E. Across the centuries, Naples evolved into a vibrant cultural, political and economic center of the Mediterranean world, first as a part of Magna Gracia, and later, under successive periods of Roman, Byzantine, Norman, Angevin, and Spanish rule, on route to becoming the capital of the independent Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1816. In 1861, Naples’s incorporation into the newly unified Italian nation-state as a part of the Risorgimento initiated an era of modernization and adaptation that persists to the present day. In this six-week class, we will examine la storia e tradizioni of bella Napoli—a city famously pieno di contradizione (“full of contradictions”). Aimed at students and travelers alike, the course offers a virtual “grand tour” of Naples through a close examination of a dozen Neapolitan monuments/ historic sites reflective of milestones in the city’s historical development from its origins through today, including: Castel dell’ Ovo, Spaccanapoli, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II , Castel Nuovo, the Duomo, Santa Chiara, i musei Capodimonte e Archeologico Nazionale, Palazzo Reale, Teatro San Carlo, and the Galleria Umberto I among others (including “side visits” to the city’s best pizzerias, food stalls, pastry shops and cafes!)