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Christmas with the Clayton Family

Refreshments, Santa Claus, refreshments and re-enactors. House decorated in style of Clayton House's period of signifiance, 1882-1896. Free but donations accepted for maintenance.     2-4 p.m. Clayton House 514…

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A Night in Bethlehem

Have you wondered what it would be like to visit Bethlehem during the time of Jesus' birth? Step back in time and wander through a marketplace with craftsmen and merchants….

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A Meditative Christmas

Seasonal carols sung by the Chancel Choir and friends, featuring Elizabeth Momand, soprano, and Lawrence Odom, harp. Featured masterwork: Christmas Oratorio, by Camille Saint-Saëns, plus other carols for harp and…

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Yule Run 5K

The Yule Run ( but Aisle walk…i know..that was lame…) 5k Presented by Greenwood Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Farmers Bank. First 80 registered get free long-sleeved t-shirt. Pre-registration…

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Roland Christmas Parade: Christmas in Transit

Christmas in Transit is the theme that celebrates the Oklahoma Centennial. Prize money awarded for best floats: $175 for first place; $150 for second place; and $100 for third place….

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Perspective Workshop

Students learn proper use of perspective in realistic drawings and paintings to create a sense of depth and assist the artist in organizing abstract shapes, colors and value when rendering…

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Old Fashioned Christmas Concert

The musical library of the Chorale ranges from classical works such as Handel's "Messiah," with accompanying orchestra, to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five," with Jazz ensemble accompaniment. Romantic works such as…

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Museum of History Christmas Open House

Features cookies, beverages and even an old-fashioned soda fountain. Take the kids before or after the Fort Smith Christmas Parade for free refreshments. "It's our Christmas card to the city,…

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Living Windows Display

Van Buren's historic Main Street becomes a living history lesson as merchants have live window displays depicting Van Buren's colorful history. Admission: Free 5:30-7:30 p.m. Historic Main Street Downtown Van…

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67th Annual Fort Smith Christmas Parade

Sponsored by the Fort Smith Jaycees, this parade is a fab(wow…"fab"…whoever wrote this…just…wow…) fest of animals, people and of course, Santa Claus. Award categories: top float, best band, top cheer/spirit…

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2nd Saturday Eureka Springs Gallery Stroll

From April to December, on the second Saturday of each month, galleries on Spring Street and all around town open their doors from 6-9 p.m. Take advantage of this last…

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22nd Annual Nutcracker

Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, and all their friends return for two delightful performances. The production gives the community, the Western Arkansas Ballet Company, local children and professional dancers an opportunity…

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Dervish Dance Club Dance

Kick up your heels with Fort Smith's oldest dance club. Formal to semiformal attire. Nearly Famous Combo with James Shoffey plays. $10 guests. 8-11 p.m. Eagles Ballroom 3321 S. 66…

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40th Annual Starlight Spectacular Dinner Dance

A major fundraiser for St. Edward Mercy Medical Center. Dinner, dance and auction. A gala event to start off the Christmas holiday. $75. Time TBA. Fort Smith Convention Center South…

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YEL Tacky Christmas Sweater Party

An event, sponsored by the Young Emerging Leaders, that truly celebrates "the more the merrier." More buttons, bows and Bedazzling, that is. Put on your tackiest sweatshirt or sweater and…

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Spaghetti Supper

Carb out before the Alma Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Proceeds support Alma High School Band. $6. 4-7 p.m. Performing Arts Center Alma, AR

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John Waller in Concert

Contemporary Christian recording artist John Waller (and nephew of local educator Tom Waller) performs from his new cd featuring the song "The Blessing." $15/single or $10/single for groups of 15…

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First Thursday Open House

Active adults 55 years of age and older invited to drop by and find out about community volunteering and benefits of RSVP membership. Staff and advisory council members answer questions…

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Art Center Holiday Open House

Make the ushering in the holidays an art form at this annual event featuring food and music. Free. 5-8 p.m. Fort Smith Art Center 423 N. 6th St. Fort Smith, AR…