What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/1181612
2 WHAT'S UP! NOVEMBER 3-9, 2019 HIGHLIGHTS FYI Nov. 3 "THE WORK OF FAY JONES" — An overview by Gregory Herman and David Fredrick, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. STAR WARS TRIVIA — 2 p.m., Dewey's Cafe at the Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229. "NATIVE GARDENS" — What happens when two families fight over their backyard border, 7 p.m. Wednes- day-Saturday and 2 p.m. Satur- day & Sunday, through Nov. 10, TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville. $10-$49. 777-7477. Nov. 4 LIFEWRITERS — A group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, 10 a.m., Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in downtown Spring- dale. June Jefferson at 790-2588 or shilohmuseum.org. B'CREATIVE STITCHERS — For any and all handwork such as cross stitching, embroidery, quilting, knitting, weaving and crocheting, 10 a.m.-noon, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. BOOK TALK AT NIGHT — "The Little Stranger" by Sarah Waters, 6:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib. org. AUDITIONS — For "A Tuna Christmas," 7 p.m., Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory. Show dates are Dec. 13-22. Audition packet at arkansaspublic theatre.org. Nov. 5 KNITTERS & CROCHETERS — Open to all ages and levels of expertise, 1-3 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. TEEN MOVIE NIGHT — "Isn't It Roman- tic," 4:30 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180. Nov. 6 CURIOUS KIDS WORKSHOP — Kids express their gratitude by construct- ing their very own Thankful Turkey Books, 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-6816. BOOKS & BREWS — "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez, 6 p.m., Apple Blossom Brewing Co. in Fayetteville. Hosted by the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. ZEN DOODLING — A calming, mind- fulness technique for adults, 6 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-5976. SMALL BUSINESS SERIES — Presented by Jeff Salzer, U.S. Small Business Administration, 6 p.m. Nov. 6, 13 & 20, Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-5976. HOMEGROWN TALES — True stories written and told by Southerners who lived them, with Zeek Taylor, Sandra Spotts and guest storyteller Becca Martin-Brown, 6 p.m., Brews, 2 Pine St. in Eureka Springs. Free. Email zeek. taylor@cox.net ASTRONOMY FUNDAMENTALS — With Sugar Creek Astronomical Society, 6:30 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. Nov. 7 AFTERSCHOOL WORKSHOP — Oper- ation Shoebox, 4 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. MUSEUM IN THE LIBRARY — World War II Merci Train, 5:30 p.m., Fayette- ville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. FIRST THURSDAY FILM — "Days of Wine and Roses" (1962), 6 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229. "A COMEDY OF TENORS" — In this hilarious sequel to "Lend Me a Tenor," this APT comedy offers one hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans — so what could possibly go wrong?, 8 p.m. Nov. 7-9, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers. $24-$31. 631-8988. Nov. 9 LIFE ON THE INFINITE FARM — With author Richard Evan Schwartz, 10 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib. org. HOLIDAY LEFTOVERS: HO-HUM TO OH YUM — Turn holiday leftovers into Thai pumpkin soup, sweet potato biscuits, smoky cranberry jam, cottage pie, and a leftovers salad with a cranberry vinaigrette, 10 a.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $10 includes instruction, materials and tasting. 634-3791. HANDWEAVERS GUILD — With fiber artist Louise Halsey of Eureka Springs, 10 a.m., Shiloh Meeting Hall in Springdale. 750-8165 or shilohmu- seum.org. STAMPIN' UP CARD CLASS — With Jane Para, 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. SUPER SATURDAY — Animal Tales Holiday Safari, 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. LIBRARIES BUILD COMMUNITIES — A celebration with patrons, volunteers and partners, 12:30 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-5976. BOX CITY — Use recycled material to create architectural designs, skyscrapers, city streets and more, 1-3 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-6816. SEWSIMPLE SEWING CLASS — Make a drawstring bag, 2-4 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180. EAGLE WATCH CRUISE — With guides from Hobbs State Park, 3 p.m. Nov. 9, 16-17, 23-24, 29-30, Rocky Branch Marina near Rogers. $5-$10. Reserva- tions at 789-5000. CANDY LEE & CAMERON JOHNSON CONCERT — With Candy's unique, crystal clear voice and Cameron's gritty blend of Southern soul, rock and Americana, 6:30 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Free; donations encour- aged. 634-3791. MASTERWORKS I: BEETHOVEN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO — With the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 7:30 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $33-$55. 443-5600. Nov. 10 SECOND SUNDAY AUTHOR — Denele Campbell, author of "Murder in the County: 50 True Stories of the West," 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. — BECCA MARTIN-BROWN BMARTIN@NWADG.COM HOMEGROWN TALES — Stories hosted by Zeek Taylor and Sandra Spotts with special guest storyteller Becca Martin- Brown and music by Jimmy Wayne Garrett (pictured), 6 p.m. Nov. 6, Brews, 2 Pine St. in Eureka Springs. Free. Email zeek.taylor@cox.net. "THE COLOR PURPLE" — The 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival about a young woman's journey to love and triumph in the American South with a Grammy-winning score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. Part of the UAFS Season of Enter- tainment. $52-$55. 788-7300. "A COMEDY OF TENORS" — In this hilar- ious sequel to "Lend Me a Tenor," this APT comedy offers one hotel suite, four tenors (including Michael Weir, pictured), two wives, three girlfriends and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans — so what could possibly go wrong?, 2 p.m. Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Nov. 7-9, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers. $24-$31. 631-8988.