Oct 13 Monday
Deep within the Ouachita Mountains, in what Native Americans have named the Valley of the Vapors, amidst historic turn-of-the-century bathhouses and at the doorstep of a national park, lies the unforgettable spa city of Hot Springs, Arkansas—home to North America’s longest-running documentary film festival.
The 34th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will take place October 10–18, 2025, at the iconic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, with special Opening and Closing Night festivities hosted at Oaklawn. Each year, HSDFF brings together filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences from around the world to celebrate the art of nonfiction storytelling through screenings, panels, and special events in one of the most unique festival settings in the country.
Oct 14 Tuesday
The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception for the “2025 Pine Bluff Art League Annual Exhibition” from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
The ARTx3 Campus hosts a juried exhibition of works by members of the Pine Bluff Art League each year. Monica "Mokasso" McGee is this year's juror. Pieces from the exhibition will be available for purchase.
The exhibition is on view in the Kline Family Foundation Gallery by appointment through Nov. 22. The exhibition is sponsored by Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.
For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, interim curator and programs director, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
2024 BEST IN SHOW: Rhonda Holderfield, "End of The Trail," acrylic on canvas
Webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/2025-pine-bluff-art-league-exhibition
The ARTx3 Campus will host a free public reception for the exhibition “Strange Awakening” by Brian Wolf from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Loft Gallery at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
Wolf is an artist and graphic designer who lives in North Little Rock. Since 2021, Wolf has been exploring symbolic imagery and abstraction using a variety of media. His primary media has recently shifted from acrylic painting to drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. “Strange Awakening,” his latest body of work, is the culmination of self-discovery, acceptance and artistic transformation that began in 2023.
“Strange Awakening” will be on view from July 24 through Nov. 15. The exhibition is sponsored by the Kline Family Foundation. For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, programs director and interim curator, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception and awards ceremony for the “2025 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition” from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. The event is free and open to the public.
The prestigious show — funded by an endowment from the notable Pine Bluff resident — is an opportunity for established and up-and-coming artists to gain recognition and earn prizes, and for The Arts & Science Center to grow its Permanent Collection. The exhibition is open to artists in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. The artists selected for the 2025 show will be announced in mid-August. The prizes awarded are best in show, first place, second place and three merit awards. Purchase awards totalling $2,000 are also available.
The exhibition will be on view in the International Paper Gallery from Sept. 18 to Jan. 24, 2026. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
“The Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition” is supported in part by The Arts & Science Center Endowment Fund and the Irene Rosenzweig Endowment Fund.For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, interim curator and programs director, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375. Webpage: artx3.org/rosenzweig
Oct 15 Wednesday
Back from Season Zero & celebrating its 50th anniversary, The Rocky Horror Show is crashing back into Little Rock! From the moment you step inside, you’ll be swept into Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s twisted, tantalizing world of glitter, chaos, and camp! The musical that inspired the 1975 cult film phenomenon, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, follows straight-laced couple Brad and Janet as their car breaks down on a stormy night. Seeking help, they stumble into the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter — a mad scientist with a flair for the dramatic, a penchant for creating life, his “perfect” specimen Rocky, and a whole host of outrageous creatures.Get ready to rock out to “Time Warp,” the ultimate party anthem, and experience a deliciously edgy, campy ride filled with iconic moments, unforgettable characters, and over-the-top fun. Choose from immersive, general, or non-immersive seating — no matter where you sit, you’re part of the madness. With only 3 weeks to catch this cult classic, grab your fishnets, let your freak flag fly, and do the Time Warp again! Running October 15–31 only! Don’t dream it, BE it. Rated R. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday. All days have evening performances at 7:30pm. October 26th is the midnight show!Tickets available here: https://actorstheatrelr.org/tickets Location: Actors Theatre @ Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church (1601 S Louisiana St, Little Rock, AR 72206)Run time is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with one 15-minute intermissionImmersive tickets are $35Non-immersive tickets are $30General tickets are $25 Tickets at the door are $5 more, so purchase your tickets online!