The weekend is on it’s way! There are lots of fun things going on in Arkansas over the next few days.
We’ve gathered up the details for a handful of them for you here, but be sure to check Facebook’s events section to see all your options!
Let us know if you attend any of these events — and let the vendor know Live Love Arkansas sent you!!
just Click the red text to visit the Facebook page with information about each event.
However you spend your weekend,
We hope it’s a good one!
NOTE: As always, we do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event!
Friday, March 8, 2024
THURSDAY, MARCH 7 AT 6 PM - SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 10 PM
Mountain View Spring Bluegrass Festival
Don’t miss the spring bluegrass festival in the Ozark hills of Mountain View, Arkansas March 7th–9th!
The festival will feature The Seldom Scene, Becky Buller, Dave Adkins, Catahoula Drive, The Baker Family, Gibson Brothers, Edgar Loudermilk, SpringStreet, Big Mill, and The Redmond Keisler Tribute Band.
Tickets go on sale Jan. 2, 2024 at MountainView-Bluegrass.com.
Event by Mountain View Bluegrass Festivals, Becky Buller and 2 others
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 12 AM - SUNDAY MARCH 10 AT 12 AM
Chili Cookoff
Lost Cabins of Petit Jean Mountain
The Centuries-old Crockpot!
DUTCH OVEN CHILI cookoff March 8-9 at The Lost Cabin of Petit Jean Mountain.
Winner takes home $200
Second Place $100
Hey there! Who doesn't love good food and great company?
Gather your family and /or friends and join the party of flavors and fellowship.
It's the perfect recipe for an amazing time!
Call to Register- 318-347-9973. You do not have to be staying here to cook. Just pay a $25 entry fee
#arkansasstateparks #lostcabinspetitjean #cabinrental #enjoynature #petitjeanmountain #chilibowl #dutchoven
Two winners- Everyone Eats!
Event by Lost Cabins of Petit Jean Mountain
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 FROM 10 AM - 2 PM
Guided Tour with Lunch at Moss Mountain Farm
Moss Mountain Farm
Embark on an enchanting journey at P. Allen Smith's Moss Mountain Farm, where over a million daffodil blooms create a tapestry of color and beauty. Join us for the "Daffodil Hill Experience," a day of exploration and culinary delight amidst the splendor of spring.
Guided Tour:
Our day begins at 10:00 AM with a guided tour of Daffodil Hill, a highlight of Moss Mountain Farm. As you stroll through the vibrant blooms, our expert guides will share insights about the varieties of daffodils and the sustainable practices that nurture them. Capture the picturesque landscape, a testament to P. Allen Smith's dedication to garden beauty and biodiversity.
Farm-to-Table Lunch:
At noon, we gather at the farm's peak for an exquisite farm-to-table lunch. Savor dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients, sourced directly from the farm's gardens and local producers. This culinary experience not only tantalizes your taste buds but also connects you with the farm's ethos of fresh, organic, and sustainable living.
A Day to Remember:
This event is perfect for garden enthusiasts, culinary aficionados, and anyone looking to indulge in the tranquil beauty of nature. Whether you're coming with family, friends, or on a solo adventure, Moss Mountain Farm offers a serene escape and a warm welcome.
Experience the magic of spring on Daffodil Hill at P. Allen Smith's Moss Mountain Farm. We're excited to share this unique day with you!
Event by P. Allen Smith
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 10 AM - SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 5 PM
Benton Home Improvement Expo
Benton Event Center
GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY! Register at the show to win: iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop
Want to be a vendor? Call Tammy at: 501-326-0903
ADMISSION: $5 adults (bring somebody with you for buy one get one free admission) / kids free
The Expo will be held March 8-9, 2024, at the Benton Event Center in Benton, Arkansas. Expo times are 10am - 5pm both days. The Benton Home Improvement Expo will feature qualified professionals from the home improvement industry to answer your questions. You can find everything imaginable for your home, inside and out.
Talk to experts about generators, remodeling, fencing, real estate services, lawn care equipment, pest control services, energy saving services, windows, flooring, and much more! (vendors subject to change)
Event by Biz Buz Events
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 11 AM
Door Hanger Painting
Grant County Library
Join us March 8, 2024 @ 11AM
AS OF 1/10/24 ALL SPOTS FOR THIS CRAFT HAVE BEEN FILLED. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT 870-942-4436 OR COME IN TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE CANCELATION LIST!
Event by Grant County Library
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 4:45 PM
Razorback Softball vs. South Alabama
Bogle Park
Razorback Softball takes on South Alabama on Friday, March 8 at 4:45 pm inside Bogle Park. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth.
Event by Arkansas Razorback Softball
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM
2nd Friday Art Night at Historic Arkansas Museum
200 E 3rd St, Little Rock
This month, we’ll have live music by Fire & Brimstone, Arkansas Made beer from Diamond Bear, and an eclipse-themed pop-up jewelry shop with Bang Up Betty. Plus, staff from the Central Arkansas Library System will be on site giving out copies of Tommy Orange’s critically-acclaimed book There, There as part of the
Big Read.
On the historic grounds, you can learn how to make a hair flower that will be added to the Victorian hair wreath that we are making. You can also drop by the Brownlee Kitchen to have a taste of what
we’ve been cooking up on Foodways Fridays.
Event by Historic Arkansas Museum
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM
2nd Annual Fish Fryday
224 N East Ave, Fayetteville
Join us on Friday, March 8, for the second annual Fish Fryday!
Dinner will be served from 5-7pm. Join us for live music by the Hogtown Hot Club, great food, bingo, and more! Plates are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Come out and support St. Paul’s Friends of Music and your favorite choir in NWA.
**Kitchen will serve from 5:00-7:00pm
**No Pre-orders; takeout available.
**Beer and wine available for purchase; $5
**Bingo begins at 6:30pm; $10 per ticket.
+prizes include goodies from Zelli Pasta, a scenic flight of NWA,
a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, Italian Dinner for 8 and much more!
***Dinner Menu Includes***
-2pc Fried Catfish
-Mac & Cheese
-Baked Beans
-Cole Slaw
-White Bread
-Banana Pudding +$3
All proceeds support St. Paul's Friends of Music. Donations made by check are tax deductible. Fund help support musical endeavors with brass and strings, scholarships, robes, and so much more.
Event by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 FROM 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
First Friday Opening Reception
150 N Skyline Dr, Fayetteville
Join us in Sequoyah Hall to examine the incredible details of the original illustrated pages for Sean Fitzgibbon’s illustrated book “What Follows Is True”
Reception 5:30pm – 7:30pm in Sequoyah Hall
Refreshments will be served
Event by Mount Sequoyah Center
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 5:30 PM - SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 1 PM
Be You Women’s Conference - Shine
McArthur Church
Be You Women's Conference is coming!!!!
This year, we are excited to announce that Susanne Cox will be our event speaker!
Join us March 8th & 9th as women from all over the country come together to connect, shop, worship, and grow their faith!
Tickets & Info:
https://brushfire.com/.../beyouwomensconfe.../568556/tickets
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Susanne is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God and has served as General Presbyter for the Southeast Region as well as on the National Women in Leadership Committee for the AG.
Her miraculous salvation at age 31 rapidly changed her life and positioned her to bring hope and encouragement to others. Susanne challenges and inspires audiences to be transformed by God's Word and fulfill their divine destiny. Her unique blend of humor and honesty is refreshing and appealing to all generations. Susanne served as a missionary to Southern Asia before marrying Pastor Ron Cox of Kingwood Church in Alabaster, Alabama. Their ministry, Legacy of Purpose, has partnered with Project Rescue for decades and Susanne serves on the PR Speaker Bureau. Their mission is to rescue and restore victims of sexual exploitation through the love and power of God. Pastor Ron and Susanne continue to reside in Alabaster as their children carry on the legacy of Kingwood Church.
Event by McArthur Church
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 FROM 6 PM - 11 PM
Barbie Party: International Women’s Day
2225 S Bellview Road Suite 101, Rogers
Join us for a fabulous Barbie Party at Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co on International Women's Day!
Dress to impress because we're turning the brewery into a pink paradise!
We will have our Barbie inspired slushies and $5 Tickled Pinks on tap as well as a small mini market.
Costume contest for best dressed Barbie/Ken. Yes, the Ken's are invited
Event by Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 6 PM
Bloom CM Women’s Conference
March 8 - 9, 2024 | $50
Registration: Friday, 6pm
Conference begins: Friday, 7 pm
Late dinner on Friday as well as breakfast & lunch provided Saturday
Click "Find Tickets" above to purchase your tickets or click the link below.
Women, we walk through many different seasons and experience different circumstances throughout our lives. Regardless of where we find ourselves, God has created us to not just get by and survive, but He desires for us to grow, thrive, and bloom!
Don't miss the opportunity to flourish spiritually and embrace the joy-filled life that God has uniquely designed us to live!
Event by Christian Ministries Church
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 6:30 PM
Saturated Ladies Conference 2024
7883 Highway 392 W, Harrison
Ladies!! Mark your calendars, we want YOU to be apart of this special evening. Worship with ladies of all ages & backgrounds. Sis. Peggy Caldwell will preach a powerful message from the Word of God, and then we are going to have a time of fellowship, refreshments & giveaways afterwards!!!
Just a friendly reminder to please go ahead and register. This will allow us to know how many to prepare for AND this is how your name will be entered into our awesome door prize drawing! If you are registering a group from your church or just multiple people, you can use the same email address and phone number, just be sure each name gets registered so they don’t miss out on the door prizes!
Doors will open at 5:30pm! Can’t wait to see you there!!
Registration Link:
https://brushfire.com/.../saturatedladiesconference/569111
Event by Batavia Assembly of God, Rachel Collie and 2 others
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 7 PM - SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 6 PM
Crossing the Threshold
Bells Chapel Assembly of God
Join us for a two day revival, and come expecting a mighty move of the Lord. Invite and bring everyone you know.
Event by Bells Chapel Assembly of God
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 7 PM
MSB After Dark: BATESVEGAS
267 East Main Street Batesville
Main Street Batesville hosts its annual Gala March 8th at The Loft right here on historic Main Street,
Every moment of this night has been designed to represent the best parts of our organization. From community, to music, entertainement, savory food and a line of surprises throughout the night!
We encourage you to join us in a night of Vegas fun while we celebrate the growth, outreach and success of Downtown Batesville AR.
Genral Admission will open at 7pm. This ticket will provide you with entrance to a night of entertainment, drinks, hors d'oeuvres and bistro/lounge seating.
VIP guests will have an invitation to an intimate early entrance at 6pm. Where you and your friends will be served both dinner and signature drinks before the nights activities begin.
Main Street Batesville can’t wait to host you!
Event by Main Street Batesville - Arkansas
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AT 7:45 PM
Kung Fu Panda 4 at the Stone Drive-In Theatre in Mountain View, Arkansas
808 Theatre Lane, Mountain View
KUNG FU PANDA 4
Friday, March 8 - 10 (Showtime: 7:45PM)
Thursday, March 14 - 17 (Showtime: 7:45PM)
Thursday, March 21 (Showtime: 7:45PM)
Adult tickets are $5 each (Ages 12+)
Kids tickets are $3 each (Ages 4-11)
*Full concessions and bathrooms available
*We show rain or shine
*Pets welcome!
Come watch a movie under the stars!
Event by Stone Drive-in Theatre
Friday, March 08, 2024
SPRING FOLK SCHOOL CLASSES
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View
Meeting Place: Ozark Folk Center Craft Village
Start off the New Year by planning a retreat to Mountain View! Whether you want to hone your craft or try something new, the Craft Village at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View is the perfect place to start. Artisans and crafters at the state park will offer a variety of classes for all ability levels during the annual Spring Ozark Folk School March 4 through March 23.
Folk School craft classes include Stained Glass, Broom Making 1 & 2, Copper Forming and Soldering, Tinsmithing, Pottery on a Potter’s Wheel, Hand Building Pottery, Knife Forging, Beginning Blacksmithing, Old-Fashioned Embroidery, Letterpress Printing, and Learning to Spin Yarn for Crafting. If you're interested in herbs, gardening, or cooking, there are classes in Herbal Tea Blending, Spring Herbs, Greenhouse Gardening, Homemade Herbal Remedies, Using Seasonal Herbs, Building Your Herbal Apothecary, Pasta Making, Herbs for Daily Use, and Succulents and Dish Gardens.
You can register or learn more at the park’s ticketing website at OzarkFolkCenter.Ticketleap.com. Registration deadline for all classes is two weeks before the class begins.
If you have questions, call Jeanette Larson, Ozark Folk Center Craft Director, at 870-269-3854 or email jeanette.larson@arkansas.gov.
Looking for lodging? The Cabins at Dry Creek are located in the park just down the hill from your classroom. These comfortable, newly-remodeled duplex rooms offer a private bathroom, queen-sized beds, microwave and refrigerator. The park offers discounts for students staying 3 or more nights. Call 1-800-264-FOLK (3655) or 870-269-3871 to book your room.
Friday, March 08, 2024 / 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View
Meeting Place: Ozark Highlands Theater
Don’t miss the spring bluegrass festival in the Ozark hills of Mountain View, Arkansas March 7–9!
The festival features four-time Grammy nominees The Seldom Scene, ten-time International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) winner Becky Buller, Dave Adkins, Catahoula Drive, The Baker Family, eleven-time IBMA winners The Gibson Brothers, Edgar Loudermilk, SpringStreet, Big Mill, and The Redmond Keisler Tribute Band.
Tickets go on sale January 2, 2024 at MountainView-Bluegrass.com.
Need a place to stay or eat while you're at the Ozark Folk Center? The Skillet Restaurant and Cabins at Dry Creek offer classic Southern fare, scenic views, and modern comforts to suit your needs.
This event is hosted by the Mountain View Bluegrass Assoc., a 501 c(3) non-profit organization to benefit the Music Roots Program for youth in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Friday, March 08, 2024 / 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
CEDAR FALLS OVERLOOK STROLL
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Cedar Falls Overlook Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the overlook. Please bring water to drink.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 8 AM - 12 PM
Centennial Trail Luv
Centennial Park Fayetteville, Ar
Getting trails dialed for spring and summer. Raking and drain work. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration.
Event by Ozark Off-Road Cyclists
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 9 AM - 4 PM
2024 Outdoors Swap Meet
3400 N 40th St., Springdale
Whether you hunt and fish or hike and paddle, we have gear you can use. Visit Ozark Highlands Nature Center to peruse goods and information from people looking to rehome their gear, local vendors, outdoor organizations and other wildlife groups.
Event by J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 9 AM
Garden Fest
2801 Orange St, North Little Roc
Join us at the North Little Rock Library System's Garden Fest on March 9, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM Discover a day filled with vibrant blooms, gardening workshops, and family-friendly activities. Mark your calendar and immerse yourself in a blooming extravaganza!
We'll have free plants to grow and take, local artists, crafts, activities, seeds from our seed library, gift basket giveaways, food trucks, and lots of local gardening information.
Vendors include: Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Central Arkansas Beekeepers Association, Fauna's Flora, Four Seasons Plants, The Herb Society of America, Plants by Laura, Arkansas AG Women, Murder Farm, Arkansas Master Naturalists, North Hills Florists & Gifts, The Nurserie, UA System Division of Agriculture, Wild Aster Creative, Arkansas Game & Fish, and more!
Workshop Schedule:
10 AM The Nurserie Hydroponics
11 AM Master Gardeners
12 AM NLR Garden Program
1 PM Arkansas Ag Women - Kesha Cobb
2 PM Calm and Confidence-Beekeeping
3 PM Herb Society of Arkansas
A big thank you to our sponsors: Fisher Honey, Home Depot, Little Rock Public Radio. Stanley Hardware & Lumber
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 9:45 AM - 12 PM
Using Dead Fred for Genealogy Research
Participants will learn how Mr. Joe Bott started a genealogy website full of old photos to aid researchers. DeadFred.com is a genealogy photo archive site which allows users to find lost photos of their ancestors and submit photos to the archive.
All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program.
Event by Fayetteville Public Library
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 10 AM
Collage Workshop
Batesville Area Arts Council
Learn the art of collage with instructor Kori Foster! This fun workshop will teach you basic collage skills and tricks including: creating a balanced composition, image selection and layering techniques, tape transfers, and more. Participants will leave the workshop with at least one completed art collage. This class is recommended for ages 12 & up.
Cost: $30; $25 for Members
*Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.
Register online at https://www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org/workshop...
Event by Batesville Area Arts Council
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 10 AM - 12 PM
Berries 101
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Are you interested in learning the basics to growing berries? The Director of Horticulture at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Berni Kurz, will explain different varieties of berries, basic care, and cultural requirements for berries to thrive. Learn how to grow blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more!
$5 Members / $15 Non-Members
Event by Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Dragons Love Tacos: A Children’s Theatre Production at AMFA
Guess what Dragons really love? Tacos, of course! But if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!
In this Children’s Theatre production based on the colorful children’s books by Adam Rubin, a boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the dos-and-don’ts of what to serve dragons to eat. Get tickets for the whole family to enjoy this spectacular show!
Recommended Age: 3 and up
Run Time: Approx. 60 minutes
Accessibility: A sensory-friendly performance of Dragons Love Tacos takes place on Sunday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m. The performance on Saturday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. will feature ASL interpretation and audio description.
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Dragons Love Tacos by Ernie Nolan
Based on the book by Adam Rubin with illustrations by Daniel Salmieri
Music by Chris LaPorte
Published by Penguin Group
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Event by Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 11 AM - 7 PM
1st Anniversary Celebration!
Our 1st Anniversary is fast approaching! SAVE THE DATE!
We are so grateful for this amazing first year in Hot Springs and we are gonna whoop it up in preparation for another amazing year to come!
STAY TUNED for more info!
Event by The Electric Strawberry
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 12 PM
Brewery Party Bus Restaurant Tour
Join us for an exciting food adventure at the Fort Smith Brewing Company! Hop aboard our party bus and get ready to indulge in a culinary journey like no other. We'll take you on a tour of the city's finest restaurants, where you'll savor delicious dishes and drinks.
$50 provides for food at each of the three locations as well as refreshments on the bus. The list of restaurants is still being coordinated but it is sure to show you parts of the culinary scene in Fort Smith you have never explored before!
Event by Fort Smith Brewing Company
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 2 PM
Mario Party
2100 John Barrow Rd, Little Rock
Celebrate Mario Day with games, snacks, crafts, photos, and more!
Event by CALS McMath Library
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 2 PM - 3 PM
Numbers in Nature
Fayetteville Public Library
Pat Walker Community Room
Saturday, March 9th, 2-3pm
Patterns can be found everywhere, especially in nature. From the shapes of galaxies and seashells to the growth patterns of trees and blood vessels, math is a language that can be used to describe these patterns. In fact, Galileo once described math as the language of the universe.
In this program, Environmental Scientist and math enthusiast Eric Fuselier will help reveal many of these patterns and the concepts mathematicians have developed over the centuries to understand them.
What is the Fibonacci sequence and how is it related to flowers? What do periodic cicadas have to do with prime numbers? What’s the relationship between the geometry of honeycombs and the way mud cracks when it dries?
No need to bring a calculator. The concepts covered in this program are simple and easy to understand, even if math wasn’t your favorite subject in school.
Event by Nature Talks and Fayetteville Public Library
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 2 PM - 4 PM
3 Flamingos Frozen Yogurt and Boba Tea - The Hummingbird Paint Party
3 Flamingos Frozen Yogurt and Boba Tea
Date and Time
Saturday, March 9th
2 PM - 4 PM CST
Location
3 Flamingos Frozen Yogurt & Boba Tea
1103 South Pine Street, Suite B
Cabot, AR 72023
Description
The Painted Sloth Paint Parties has partnered with 3 Flamingos Frozen Yogurt & Boba Tea to bring you this Hummingbird Paint Party!
Join us on Saturday, March 9th at 2pm at 3 Flamingos Frozen Yogurt & Boba Tea for a fun afternoon painting the HUMMINGBIRD. Tickets are $35 and includes everything needed to create your masterpiece.
YOU MUST PRE-PAY to save your spot!
This event is open to 12 years and up and we paint in the dinning area. No experience needed! Design will be sketched and ready to paint using acrylics. This is a fun 2 hour painting and I’ll walk you through it step-by-step. Food and drinks are available for purchase, but not included in the ticket price. Come hungry and help support an awesome venue who makes this class possible. There are a wide variety of menu items to choose from.
PLEASE NOTE: Arrive early to grab some Fro-yo or Boba Tea and then stay for the painting party. Please let the cashier know that you are there for the paint party. We will start painting at 2pm sharp.
Ticket sales are nonrefundable, but we are happy to reschedule you for another event with a minimum of 48 hours notice or provide a DIY Painting Kit. **Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have a fever. Contact me at 501.804.7565 and we can work out a way for you to create your art once you’re feeling better.**
No returns
Event by The Painted Sloth and 3 Flamingos Frozen Yogurt and Boba Tea
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 2 PM - 5 PM
Shamrock Bazaar - March Market
2225 S Bellview Road Suite 101, Rogers
Shamrock Bazaar: A Market Supporting Local Small Businesses and the first market on our outdoor patio!
March 9th - 2pm to 5 pm
Join us as we support 10+ local small business owners for this market. Enjoy a brew or two while you shop small
Event by Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 6 PM - 8 PM
Music on the Mountain presents Shannon Wurst
Mount Sequoyah Center
Get ready to get into Arkansas roots all season long with Mount Sequoyah’s spring Music on the Mountain Series! This longtime vibrant collection of concerts is FREE in 2024 thanks to the support of an Arkansas Heritage Grant. Any donations will go to support Mount Sequoyah's continued community programing. This season features a stellar lineup of talented Arkansas musicians! Mark your calendars and grab your blankets because the music starts flowing on March 9th and lasts until the sun sets on May 18th! Experience a diverse musical tapestry exploring Ozark and Americana roots. This year’s Music on the Mountain concerts will open with local emerging artists as a part of an ongoing effort to connect young performers to professional musicians for hands-on guidance.
These concerts will be outdoors at our scenic Vesper Point. Seating will be provided but feel free to bring blankets and or chairs of your own. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will move across campus, into Clapp Auditorium. This will be communicated to ticket holders via email as well as on our social pages.
Please, no outside food or drink. We will have drinks available and this year, you can add a large pizza to your ticket!
Music begins 6:00PM
Shannon Wurst has been sharing the rustic charm of her beloved Ozark Mountain region through her 14-year recording career which spans 6 albums and one EP. With each album there’s been an evolution in her vision. These days she’s releasing a series of singles that showcase more of a country spirit. Through it all, her words and songs may be from the Ozarks, but she’s singing for everyone, bringing them a slice of sweet southern living through her open-hearted and broadly resonant storyteller songs. She has been compared to Dolly Parton, Norah Jones, and Stevie Nicks.
Shannon has garnered much critical praise, career accolades, and awards. She’s earned standout reviews from Blueground Undergrass and Sing Out Folk Magazine whose John Lupton has gushed: "Shannon Wurst is among the rare breed who can make you sit upright and wonder aloud, ‘who is that?’ She is unquestionably arresting.” She has been commissioned to write music for the end-of-day parade for Bentonville, Arkansas’s non-profit, interactive children's Amazeum museum, and to write music for the Arkansas Arts Council’s 2019 play, Bear State of Mind. Shannon has been a finalist at the Merle fest Christ Austin Contest and the Telluride Troubadour Contest, and she was a winner at the Walnut Valley New Song Showcase. Shannon performs actively in the Ozark region, and beyond, and has opened for Robert Earl Keen, Railroad Earth and Carlene Carter, and she has performed alongside artists such as Sam Bush, Margo Price and John Prine.
Event by Mount Sequoyah Center
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 6 PM - 9 PM
USL Opening Weekend: Kick Off Party!
2225 S Bellview Road Suite 101, Rogers
USL season kicks off 3/9 and we here for opening weekend!
We will be having watch parties all day at the brewery and USL Arkansas will be joining us with some awesome items to raffle off! We hope to see you there, cheers!
Event by Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. and USL Arkansas
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday Night Charity Bingo
8918 Landers Rd, North Little Rock
Doors open 4:00. Early Minis @ 6:15
Main session @ 7:00
Jackpot Board @ $1000
$1000 Must go game nightly
$750 Progressive Jackpot 52#
4- $100 Hot Balls on main packs
Snack bar available for your convenience
No outside food or drinks allowed
Come join us for a night of fun and a chance to win BIG MONEY
Event by Charity Bingo
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 AT 8 PM
Arkansas Sounds Presents: Songwriters Showcase
100 River Market Ave, Little Rock
Join us on Saturday, March 9, at 8:00 p.m. when Arkansas Sounds presents four uniquely talented Arkansas singer-songwriters with deep musical roots in folk, blues, rock, and country, as they swap songs in an intimate and personal concert.
The program will feature Michael Cusack from Memphis, Gil Franklin from North Little Rock, Drew deFrance from Little Rock, and Danny Tate from Los Angeles. All 4 will share the stories behind their songs in our songwriter showcase.
Tickets are $20 each. Seating is general admission. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 8:00 p.m.
Event by CALS Ron Robinson Theater and deFrance
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 FROM 8 PM - 11 PM
Donnie Strickland is BACK - VFW Russellville!
VFW Roger's Rye Post 2283 Russellville
So excited to have this amazing entertainer back! If you missed Donnie Strickland's performance last November, now is your chance to come see what everyone was talking about!
Donnie's music is influenced by George Strait, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Randy Travis, The Judds, Reba McEntire, and many others. His rich baritone vocals have entertained crowds all over the United States.
Mark your calendars, share the event, and bring friends!
Age 21 & Up
$10 Cover
Event by Brookstock Events, James Brooks and Tena Gosvenor Brooks
Saturday, March 09, 2024
SPRING FOLK SCHOOL CLASSES
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View
Meeting Place: Ozark Folk Center Craft Village
Start off the New Year by planning a retreat to Mountain View! Whether you want to hone your craft or try something new, the Craft Village at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View is the perfect place to start. Artisans and crafters at the state park will offer a variety of classes for all ability levels during the annual Spring Ozark Folk School March 4 through March 23.
Folk School craft classes include Stained Glass, Broom Making 1 & 2, Copper Forming and Soldering, Tinsmithing, Pottery on a Potter’s Wheel, Hand Building Pottery, Knife Forging, Beginning Blacksmithing, Old-Fashioned Embroidery, Letterpress Printing, and Learning to Spin Yarn for Crafting. If you're interested in herbs, gardening, or cooking, there are classes in Herbal Tea Blending, Spring Herbs, Greenhouse Gardening, Homemade Herbal Remedies, Using Seasonal Herbs, Building Your Herbal Apothecary, Pasta Making, Herbs for Daily Use, and Succulents and Dish Gardens.
You can register or learn more at the park’s ticketing website at OzarkFolkCenter.Ticketleap.com. Registration deadline for all classes is two weeks before the class begins.
If you have questions, call Jeanette Larson, Ozark Folk Center Craft Director, at 870-269-3854 or email jeanette.larson@arkansas.gov.
Looking for lodging? The Cabins at Dry Creek are located in the park just down the hill from your classroom. These comfortable, newly-remodeled duplex rooms offer a private bathroom, queen-sized beds, microwave and refrigerator. The park offers discounts for students staying 3 or more nights. Call 1-800-264-FOLK (3655) or 870-269-3871 to book your room.
Saturday, March 09, 2024 / 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
MORNING BIRD WALK
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission : Free
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!
Saturday, March 09, 2024 / 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View,
Meeting Place: Ozark Highlands Theater
Don’t miss the spring bluegrass festival in the Ozark hills of Mountain View, Arkansas March 7–9!
The festival features four-time Grammy nominees The Seldom Scene, ten-time International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) winner Becky Buller, Dave Adkins, Catahoula Drive, The Baker Family, eleven-time IBMA winners The Gibson Brothers, Edgar Loudermilk, SpringStreet, Big Mill, and The Redmond Keisler Tribute Band.
Tickets go on sale January 2, 2024 at MountainView-Bluegrass.com.
Need a place to stay or eat while you're at the Ozark Folk Center? The Skillet Restaurant and Cabins at Dry Creek offer classic Southern fare, scenic views, and modern comforts to suit your needs.
This event is hosted by the Mountain View Bluegrass Assoc., a 501 c(3) non-profit organization to benefit the Music Roots Program for youth in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Saturday, March 09, 2024 / 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
SUNSET STROLL
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Richter Memorial Overlook
Admission : Free
Meet a park interpreter and take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic and picturesque locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car. Sunset is approximately 6:14 p.m.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Pancake and Omelet Feed
Carroll, NE Carroll Auditorium
Serving: Pancakes, Omelets, Sausage, Coffee, Milk and Juice
All Proceeds will be for purchasing fire equipment.
LifeNet Helicopter will be making a visit and the Carroll UNC will have a bakesale.
Event by Carroll Volunteer Fire Department
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 12 PM
Barrel Race
Open 3D Poles
Lead-line barrels
PeeWee barrels
Open 4D Barrels
80% payback
Cash only entry fees!
Event by Foothills Cowboy Church
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 1 PM - 4 PM
NBCO Deer Chili Cook-off
Join us for our 3rd Annual Deer Chili Cook-off Fundraiser for the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas!
Taster tickets: $15
Will be sold online and at the door.
What to expect: A pint of beer, 10-15 pots of the best dang deer chili you've ever had and the chance to cast your vote for your favorite!
Entry: $75
Over $1000 in prizes, notoriety, good beer, and great fun!
All who enter will win something, the overall winner will win more!
To qualify you must make 2 gallons of chili with 2 pounds of deer meat (ground, cubed or shredded.) We will provide a table, bowls and spoons, and extension cord.
All contestants will get 2 pints of beer and a t-shirt
Sign up now here: https://commerce.arryved.com/.../BWdDW8jj/modality/here/...
100% of net proceeds go to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas!
Event by Norfork Brewing Company
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Table Arrangement Workshop
5320 W Sunset Ave, Suite 156, Springdale
You will be able to choose the color of container and the color of your flowers. There are 4 choices that you will select upon arrival.
Come learn and create with us!
Event by Treeations
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 2 PM - 3 PM
Author Talk: Jere Steiner
Local author, Jere Steiner, will discuss his book, "Clayton's Chronicles". "Clayton’s Chronicles" offers an intriguing twist to a memoir. While recounting the day-to-day routines and struggles of Clayton Steiner, it provides a unique perspective that unlocks the incredible value and strength of the human spirit. Written from an entertaining and charming point of view, this book will arm anyone battling family dysfunction and self-esteem issues with hope. Its candid and vulnerable account discusses typically taboo subjects and inspires us all to continue to learn, find empowerment, and understand our ultimate worth to ourselves, our communities, and God.
About Jere Steiner:
Jere Steiner was born in Ohio, raised in Oregon, went to college in Kansas, and lived in Washington, upstate New York, and Colorado before settling in NW Arkansas over thirty years ago. An adventurer at heart, he’s worked in an Alaskan sawmill for a summer while living in a tent, rode his bicycle across country, completed an ironman for his 50th birthday, and walked sixty miles on his 60th birthday. But at the top of his adventures list was raising three wonderful children, now productive adults he’s honored to call friends, with his lovely wife of 37 years, Jennifer.
To support his family, and now writing career, he’s been a letter carrier for the Post Office for 29 years – the ideal job to ponder creative projects like his debut book, "Clayton’s Chronicles." Now that he’s nearing retirement, he sees no reason why he can’t spit out a few more outstanding novels to add to his repertoire.
Event by Fayetteville Public Library
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 2 PM - 5 PM
International Women’s Day Celebration at JJ’s Live!
3615 N. Steele Blvd, Fayetteville
International Women’s Day Celebration at JJ’s Live
We are so excited to team up with NWA Social Club to celebrate all things Women! The event will feature:
flower bouquets from Eden’s Flower Truck
custom trucker hats from Fayetteville Funky Flea
decorate your own champagne bottle
themed cocktails
girlboss music
photo ops
and more!
All proceeds from the event will go towards the amazing Peace at Home Shelter
Join us Sunday March 10th from 2-5!
Tickets available here: https://stubs.net/.../international-womens-day...
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JJ's Live is a strictly non-smoking venue, which includes vaping. We have an outdoor area to accommodate our smoking patrons. Shoes, Shirt and appropriate clothing is required for entry. No firearms, knives, or weapons are permitted. We have a clear bag policy for all bags brought into JJ's Live.
What that means: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” Or One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) And Small clutch purses, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, the size of the palm of your hand, with or without a handle or strap All clear bags and clutch purses will be screened prior to entry into the venue. All bags and purses not meeting the above requirements will not be permitted. Although permitted, childcare items, including diapers, must also be carried in an approved clear bag.
Event by JJ's Live
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 2 PM
Friends of Hobbs Speaker Series: Archeology of Native Foods
20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers
Knowing how to forage for food can be a helpful skill! Michelle Rathgaber, Educational Outreach Coordinator for the Arkansas Archeological Survey, will discuss foods that are native to Arkansas, how people in the past found and prepared those foods, and how archeologists find and learn about these foods and how they were made. Program participants will play a foraging simulation to try out finding food in nature!
Mark your calendar for March 10 at 2 PM!
Event by Friends of Hobbs State Park
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 3 PM
Monster Jam
Experience full-throttle family fun at Monster Jam®, where the worlds best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Youll be on the edge of your seat watching your favorites like the legendary Grave Digger®, mighty Megalodon® and more show off crazy skills, massive stunts and all-out racing. Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets!
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Tue, 19 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM
Feld Preferred Presale : Wed, 13 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster/Venue Presale : Thu, 14 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM
Event by Feld Entertainment, Inc., Monster Jam and Simmons Bank Arena
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 3 PM
Celia’s Singalong Dance Party
The Piano Bar and Grill
Celia's world-famous one-woman show is a rockin', stompin', hollerin', good time. Wear your dancing shoes to this all-ages party because Celia will rock your socks off!
"Kids are always engaged and excited to hear Celia's songs - they're quirky and playful...Kids of all ages (and their parents!) love her every time she comes to the museum"
-Linday Newton, Family Programs Coordinator, Missouri History Museum
The show is free to the public and seating is on a first come first serve basis.
There will be 2 shows at 4pm and 6pm
Event by The Piano Bar and Grill, Derek Shacklett and Aaron Schauer
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 3 PM - 4:30 PM
Calling all Boxers!!!! Boxer Paw-ty!!!
Good Dog Cafe
Calling all Boxers (and Boxer mixes)! We are having a Boxer party at Good Dog Cafe from 3:00-4:30! Bring your Boxers to romp in the park and make some new friends!
We will be closed to the public so that only Boxers (& Boxer mixes) can attend this event.
A limited food & drink menu will be available during the entire event.
Event may be postponed if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Admission for this special event is $12 per dog and a waiver must be signed before entering the park. Dogs must meet our off-leash park requirements.
We do not allow children under 12 in the off-leash park, but they are welcome in the leashed area.
Event by Good Dog Cafe
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 4 PM
2024 Oscars Watch Party
After a successful run of our FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION series, we will gather to find out who takes home the gold at the 2024 Academy Awards. Come hang with us at George's, located at 5510 Kavanaugh Blvd. in Little Rock, and cheer on your picks at the biggest awards show of the year.
We will be serving our "Oscaritas" along with other beverage options, trivia, prizes and other games. Feel free to dress very Red Carpet Chic, but not required. Space is limited so show up early to secure your spot!
Date: Sunday, March 10th
Location: Barnaby at George's
Doors Open: 4:00 pm
Show Starts: 6:00 pm
Cost: Free, but space is limited so show up early.
Event by Arkansas Cinema Society
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 5 PM - 6 PM
He Lives! Easter Egg Hunt
14542 N Highway 59, Natural Dam
Easter is such an amazing time to celebrate that our Savior lives! We’re Super excited!!! ���
We want to invite you to join us on Sunday, March 10th, 5-6pm for a fun time with an Easter egg hunt, Cow Train ride, and Petting Zoo!
We will have some yummy treats! (Popcorn, jumbo dill pickles, lemonade/pickle slushes) ���
Oh yeah and Every child will get a mystery bag! �
It’s ALL FREE, So mark your calendars, and we will see you there! ��
Please feel free to tag your family and friends!
Location: Grandview Church Assembly of God
14542 North Highway 59
Natural Dam, AR 72948
Date/Time: Sunday, March 10th, 5-6pm
Ages: 0-12 years old
Event by GrandviewChurch
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 5 PM
CALLed to Care | Women’s Event
This is the most fun night for you to grab your best girlfriends, small group, work friends, book club— all the ladies in your life! Come for a fun night of dinner and raffles!!
Hear from one of our local foster moms and support children in foster care!!
You will not want to miss this event.
A table for 8 is $125 or individual tickets for $20.
Doors open at 4:30.
Raffle tickets available for purchase via cash, check, card, Venmo, or PayPal.
All proceeds benefit children and families in foster care.
Link to purchase a table or sponsorship here: https://givebutter.com/calledtocare
Event by The CALL in Conway & Faulkner Counties
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 6:30 PM
He is Risen Photography session (Prairie Grove)
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Capture the joy and significance of the easter holiday with the He is Risen Photography Session at Battlefield Park. This unique and special session offers the opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in a beautiful outdoor setting. Whether you're looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season or simply want a fun and festive photoshoot, the He is Risen Mini Session with a lamb at Battlefield Park is a top choice.
Event by Chynna B Photography - NWA Newborn, Family, Wedding, and Events
Sunday, March 10, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
CEDAR FALLS HIKE
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Mather Lodge Breezeway
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Admission: Free
To know Petit Jean State Park, you have to know Cedar Falls. Meet a park interpreter to hike down to the foot of this landmark waterfall! The Cedar Falls hike is 2-miles round trip and strenuous, so please wear sturdy shoes and bring along plenty of water.
Sunday, March 10, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
REMEMBERING BIG BEN: A GUIDED HIKE
Village Creek State Park
201 County Road 754, Wynne
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Parking Lot
Join us as we learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. Our hike will last about 45 minutes. The Big Ben Trail is a 0.5-mile moderately strenuous trail. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellant. This is a free family-friendly event that requires no registration. If there is inclement weather during the time of this program, the alternative location will be inside the visitor center in our Theater Room.
