Learn about history, go shopping and more in this arts and entertainment calendar.
Historically Speaking
Nonviolence Youth Summit -- Marking the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with a band showcase, service awards, kids' activities and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11, Walker Park in Fayetteville. Free. arkingdream.org.
Not Strictly History Series -- "Coffee and Community in the Arkansas Ozarks," 6:30 p.m. April 16, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. shilohmuseum.org.
Battle of Fayetteville -- Observation of the 161st anniversary with a synopsis of the April 18, 1863, battle; a program on Lt. Joseph Smith Robb Jr. of the First Arkansas Union Cavalry; and two cannon firings, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20, Headquarters House Museum in Fayetteville. Free. 521-4681.
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Going Shopping!
Vintage Market Days -- Clothing, jewelry, handmade goods & more, April 12-14, Benton County Fairgrounds in Bentonville. $5-$10. vintagemarketdays.com.
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show -- Hosted by NWA Gem & Mineral Society, with a silent auction, food truck, demonstrations and a "gem wash" for the kids, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 13 & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14, National Guard Armory, 1333 E. Main St. in Siloam Springs. $3. Email delancec3@earthlink.net.
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Time For Theater
"The Lost Boy" -- This fictionalized account of the birth of Peter Pan is described as a beautiful story of unexpected friendship, directed by Joanne Peterson 7:30 p.m. April 11-13 at Fort Smith Little Theatre. $13. fslt.org.
"Into The Woods" -- APT's return to the Victory Theatre, 8 p.m. April 11-13; 2 p.m. April 14, Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers. $46-$54.50. arkansaspublictheatre.org/tickets.
"Fly By Night" -- A "comic rock fable" presented by JBU students, 7:30 p.m. April 11-13, Jones Recital Hall at John Brown University in Siloam Springs. $5-$10. jbu.edu/tickets/.
"Anne of Green Gables" -- Produced by Community School of the Arts, 2 & 7 p.m. April 13, King Opera House in Van Buren. $15-$18. csafortsmith.org.
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Walk & Talk Art
Art on the Bricks -- World Art Day: "A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community Through Art," 4:30-7:30 p.m. April 11, downtown Rogers. Free. Details at artonthebricks.com.
Artists' Reception -- For the River Valley Student Art Competition, 1-4 p.m. April 14, Arts on Main in Van Buren. Exhibit on show until April 29. Free. artsonmainvb.com.
Small Works on Paper -- An exhibit by the Arkansas Arts Council, through April 26, Integrated Design Lab at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Email cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov.
Evening in Amsterdam -- Fort Smith Regional Art Museum's second annual "Art 'Round the World" Gala with music by Larry B's Soul Experience, 6 p.m. April 27, Fort Smith Convention Center. $150. fsram.org.
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Make/Learn Something
NWA Handweavers Guild -- Celebrating 75 years, 10 a.m. April 13, Shiloh Meeting Hall in Springdale. Free. Email nwahandweaversguild@gmail.com.
NWA Aquarium Society -- "Getting Salty: A Beginner's Guide to Marine Aquariums," 4 p.m. April 13, Millwood Christian Church in Rogers. Free. info@nwaas.com.
CACHE Social Hour -- For emerging arts professionals, 4 p.m. April 15, The Medium in Springdale. RSVP at tickettailor.com/events/cache.
Spring Crafts & Cookie Day -- Make-and-take activity for all ages, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 17, Fort Smith Dallas Library. Free. 484-5650.
Friendship Bracelets -- Make-and-take for ages 10 & older, 3-5 p.m. April 17, Fort Smith Miller Library. Free. 646-3945.
CACHE Social Hour -- For emerging theater professionals, 4:30 p.m. April 22, The Medium in Springdale. RSVP at tickettailor.com/events/cache.
Mosaic Jewelry Workshop -- With Stevie Stevens, 1-4 p.m. April 27, Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $70. ozarkfolkways.org.
-- Becca Martin-Brown
bmartin@nwaonline.com