Arkansas Current Happenings

Bud Magness Memorial Gospel Quartet Singing—Heber Springs, July 18-19.
Enjoy gospel singing by groups such as the CrossPoint Quartet and the Velvet Ridge Singers during this event in memory of its founder at Spring Park amphitheater. (501) 362-6200.

Sharp County Fair—Ash Flat, July 29-Aug. 2.
Livestock shows, beauty pageants, performances by Charles Landers & Group and Billy Joe French & Band, a rodeo and carnival rides highlight this event at the fairgrounds. (870) 994-7325.

Cowboy Gathering — Mpuntain View, 8/9 - 8/9/08
Celebrate the past and present history of America’s western culture at the Ozark Folk Center’s Cowboy Gathering. Enjoy a full day of music, storytelling and poetry recitations by working cowboys. Concerts Friday and Saturday evening will feature the Gillette Brothers, BlueStem, Fred Woehl and Shawn Burgess. 870-269-3851

Mountains, Music & Motorcycles — Mountain View, 8/22 - 8/23/08
Motorcycle enthusiasts gather for a family friendly motorcycle and music festival in the Ozark town of Mountain View. Activities include a bike show, biker games and a poker run to benefit charity. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 870-269-8068. www.yourplaceinthemountains.com 870-269-3841

Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour — Mountain View, 9/12 - 9/14/08
Visit the private working studios of more than 20 local artists and craftsmen in and around Stone County in this free, self-guided driving tour in the scenic Ozark mountains. www.offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com. 870-269-3841

7th Annual Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour — Mountain View, 9/12 - 9/14/08
This is a free self-guided driving tour of the private studios of local artists and craftsmen in the scenic Ozark Mountains. 888-679-2859

Hot Springs JazzFest — Hot Springs, 9/13 - 9/13/08
Jazz in all its forms, from classic Big-Band styles to combos, funk, and Dixieland will enliven America's Spa. 501-767-0211

Bean Fest and Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Race — Mountain View, 10/25 - 10/25/08
If filling up on beans and cornbread and then cheering wildly decorated outhouses as they careen down the street sounds like fun, then the Beanfest and the Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Race, the last Saturday in October is for you. There will be live bluegrass and folk music in addition to a talent show and other activities. The Artisans Market on the Square will feature about 30 booths of quality handmade goods made by area artisans. www.yourplaceinthemountains.com 870-269-3841