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2 WHAT'S UP! MARCH 8-14, 2020 FYI HIGHLIGHTS March 8 "HEATHERS" — The jet-black comedy that portrays high school as the seventh circle of hell, 2 p.m. March 8, 7:30 p.m. March 11-14; 2 p.m. March 15, University Theatre, 340 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville. $3-$20. 575-4752. "ANN" — Sally Edmundson portrays Texas politician Ann Richards in TheatreSquared's production of "Ann," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through March 29. Libby Villari takes over the role for an extension of the show April 1-19. $10-$55. 777-7477. "SEE HOW THEY RUN" — A classic British farce, 3 p.m. March 8, 7:30 p.m. March 13-14; 3 p.m. March 15, Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. $10-$25. 751-5441. March 9 "A VICTORIAN WEDDING" — Exploring the changing traditions of 19th-cen- tury weddings, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday through May 1, Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154. B'CREATIVE STITCHERS — A group for any and all handwork such as cross stitching, embroidery, quilting, knit- ting, weaving, and crocheting, 10 a.m. every Monday, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. BOOK TALK — 1 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. READERS ASSEMBLE — A new book club for school-age children, 4 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. ART IN THE PARK ARTIST RECEP- TION — For artists of the "Looking For America" exhibit, 5 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180. COVER TO COVER — "How to Steal a Dog" by Barbara O'Connor, 5 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades 4-6. Free. 271-3192. March 10 KNITTERS & CROCHETERS — Open to all ages and skill levels, 1 p.m. every Tuesday, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. AUTHORS IN THE AFTERNOON — With Anita Beeler Downs, author of "Persons of Speech," 4-6 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. 783-0229. NORTHWEST ARKANSAS LETTER WRITING SOCIETY — Mail art ideas, postal ephemera, special correspon- dence and more, 6 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. ADULT BOOK CLUB — "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah, 6 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192. "ANASTASIA" — A brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past, 7 p.m. March 10-11; 1:30 & 7 p.m. March 12; 8 p.m. March 13; 2 & 8 p.m. March 14; 2 p.m. March 15, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$81. 443-5600. March 11 FOLDING FRIENDS — An origami workshop, 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades 1-6. Free. bentonvillelibrary.org. LAYLA MURAD: EGYPT'S JEWISH- MUSLIM STAR AND THE MAKING OF ARAB-MUSLIM POPULAR CULTURE — Presented by Hanan Hammad, director of Middle East Studies at Texas Christian University, 6 p.m., Gearhart Hall Room 26, Univer- sity of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Free. 575-2175. TRY FPL — Sewing Fabric Flowers, 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib. org. SCI-FI BOOK CLUB — 6 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. March 12 CRIMES & CLUES BOOK CLUB — "The Black Echo" by Michael Connelly, 9:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. GALLERY CONVERSATION — Hank Willis Thomas with curatorial assis- tant Jayson Overby, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335. SIT & STITCH — 3 p.m., Miller Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. 646-3945. ART ON THE BRICKS — An art walk with pop-up exhibitions, 4:30-7:30 p.m., downtown Rogers. Free. Email karen@rogerslowell.com. MEET THE DIRECTOR — With new RHM director Serena Barnett, 5-6:30 p.m., Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154. FOR FREEDOMS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS — Freedom from Fear, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Main Theater at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Hosted by Crys- tal Bridges Museum. Free. Register at 657-2335. ADULT UKULELE LESSONS — With Paul Swington, 6 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Last day to register for sessions during March and April. 750-8180. STATE OF THE ART 2020 — Reflecting Communities with Lauren Haynes, Marcela Pardo Ariza, Frank Blazquez and Stacy Lynn Waddell, 7 p.m., The Momentary in Bentonville. Free. Regis- ter at themomentary.org. "THE MAN WITH BOGART'S FACE" — Presented by NWA Audio Theater, 7 p.m. March 12, Butterfield Trail Village Performing Arts Center in Fayette- ville, and 7:30 p.m. March 13-14, First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, Springdale. Free. facebook.com/ NWAAudioTheater/ March 13 A FAMILY AFFAIR — Three Artists, Three Visions, One Family, featuring works by Dede Hutcheson and daughters Robyn Horn and Karen Hutcheson, through June 21, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. fsram.org. TEEN NIGHT — Friday the 13th Spooky Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. March 14 SPRING TREE GIVEAWAY — 9 a.m., Rogers Activity Center. Proof of residence in Rogers required. Email kking@rogersar.gov. HANDWEAVERS GUILD — 10 a.m., Shiloh Meeting Hall in downtown Springdale. Hosted by the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Free. 750-8165 or shilohmuseum.org. READ WITH OBI — A therapy Great Pyrenees, 10 a.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192. GENEALOGY GROUP — 10 a.m.-noon, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. DISCOVER THE GROUNDS — Wild- flower Gardens with Holland Wild- flower Farm, 10-11:30 a.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. Register at 657-2335. SUPER SATURDAY — Irish dancers, 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. FAMILY NATURE WORKSHOP — Fancy Flowers, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Crystal Bridges Museum. $10 per family. Register at 657-2335. TEEN ANIME CLUB — 1 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. 621-1152. HELICOPTERS & HOW THEY FLY — An aviation learning session, 1-3 p.m., Arkansas Air & Military Museum in Fayetteville. $5 includes access to the museum. 734-277-0393 or email gusserkuk@aol.com. GOOD CRAFTERNOON — 2 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free for ages 5-12. 621-1152. BIBLE BELT QUEERS — A collection of poetry, essays and visual art by over 70 LGBTQIA artists from the Bible belt, 2-4 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org. SEWSIMPLE — Make a wristlet, 2-4 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Register at springdalelibrary.org. — BECCA MARTIN-BROWN BMARTIN@NWADG.COM "ANASTASIA" — A brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past, 7 p.m. March 10-11; 1:30 & 7 p.m. March 12; 8 p.m. March 13; 2 & 8 p.m. March 14; 2 p.m. March 15, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $40-$81. 443-5600. "HEATHERS" — The jet-black comedy that portrays high school as the seventh circle of hell, 2 p.m. March 8; 7:30 p.m. March 11-14; 2 p.m. March 15, University Theatre, 340 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville. $3-$20. 575-4752. NORTHWEST ARKANSAS LETTER WRITING SOCIETY — Mail art ideas, postal ephemera, special correspondence and more, 6 p.m. March 10, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.