What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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DECEMBER 10-16, 2017 WHAT'S UP! 41 'TIS THE SEASON Dec. 16 PEEL MANSION OPEN HOUSE WHAT — Come visit the Peel Mansion all dressed up for Christmas. This year's theme is the Twelve Days of Christmas, so expect a different day's theme in each of the rooms as you tour the house. WHEN — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE — The Peel Mansion, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville COST — Free INFORMATION — 254-3870 or peelcompton.org THE LITTLE CRAFT SHOW WHAT — Arkansas' most talked about indie craft show, celebrated for the refreshing atmosphere, enthusiastic vendors and high quality handmade goods. WHEN — Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE — The Record, 104 S.W. A St., Bentonville COST — $10 presale, $15 day of INFORMATION — thelittlecraftshow. com HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE WHAT — Cookies, hot chocolate and gift shopping in the museum store WHEN — 2-5 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE — Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith COST — Free INFORMATION — 783-7841 A VERY SONA CHRISTMAS WHAT — A collection of music celebrat- ing the beauty of Christmas, featuring the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Singers, regional high school choirs and special guest soloists. WHEN — 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE — Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville COST — Tickets start at $10 INFORMATION — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org FROSTY FLIX & SKATE-A-LONG: "THE SANTA CLAUSE" WHAT — Enjoy a festive holiday movie after skating to the soundtrack and grab a picture with your favorite star. WHEN — Skate from 5-6:15 p.m. Dec. 16; movie starts at 6:30 p.m. WHERE — The Rink at Lawrence Plaza, 1101 S.W. Citizens Circle, Bentonville COST — $10 presale, $15 day of INFORMATION — 464-7275, bentonvillear.com WINTER WONDERLAND PRINCESS BALL WHAT — Ten princesses and characters host this ball with fun activities such as crafts, face painting and sweet treats. There will be dancing, perfor- mances and sing-alongs. WHEN — 4-6 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE — John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers COST — $50 INFORMATION — 799-6133, theprincesspartypalace.com Dec. 16 & 17 "THE NUTCRACKER" WHAT — A performance by Western Arkansas Ballet. WHEN — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 & 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17 WHERE — ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center at 55 South 7th Street, Fort Smith COST — $15-$25 INFORMATION — 785-0152, waballet.org Dec. 17 THE SNOWMAN: A FAMILY CONCERT WHAT — Presented by Walton Arts Center and the Symphony of North- west Arkansas, experience a special screening of the award-winning film "The Snowman" as SoNA musicians bring to life the extraordinary score. WHEN — 2 p.m. Dec. 17 WHERE — Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville COST — $9 INFORMATION — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org Dec. 21 FIRST ORNAMENTS OF CHRISTMAS WHAT — A live multimedia project from Bryce Napier and surrounding group of artists; a Christmas-Indie classical multimedia rock opera. The 11-piece band performs with narra- tive breaks. WHEN — 7 p.m. Dec. 21 WHERE — Arkansas Public Theatre, Rogers COST — $5 INFORMATION — 631-8988 Dec. 22 & 23 HOLIDAY MOVIES AT THE VICTORY THEATRE WHAT — Classic holiday movies, hosted by Main Street Rogers. WHEN — "It's a Wonderful Life," 7 p.m. Dec. 22; "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 10 a.m. Dec. 23; and "Elf," 1 p.m. Dec. 23 WHERE — Victory Theatre in Rogers COST — $10 on Dec. 22; $5 on Dec. 23 INFORMATION — 936-5487 Dec. 24 & 25 'OZARKS AT LARGE' WHAT — The annual "Ozarks at Large" Christmas show with music, a reading by Jason Suel, a Christmas story by Ben Manatt, 18 things to look forward to in 2018 with Becca Martin-Brown and music by the Squarshers. WHEN — 9 a.m. Dec. 24 & noon & 7 p.m. Dec. 25 WHERE — KUAF, 91.3 FM, National Public Radio COST — Free INFORMATION — kuaf.com — DEB HARVELL DHARVELL@NWADG.COM File Photo/ANDY SHUPE Braylin Smith of Bentonville smiles as she tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas during the annual Breakfast With Santa at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. Santa is everywhere this season, with visits to the Northwest Arkansas Mall, Pinnacle Hills Promenade and many other stops.