july events

Saturday, July 3
Freedom 5K Run/Walk, to benefit City Stars Youth Program, presented by Jonesboro Parks & Recreation, Craighead Forest Park, 8 a.m. Info: Jarrod Stroud, 933-4604.
4th in the Forest, fireworks, food, music by Steve Holy, $10 per car load, presented by East Arkansas Broadcasters, Craighead Forest Park, activities begin at noon. Info: 934-5000.

John Parks and Friends, John Parks plays guitar left handed upside down but the results are amazing, to perform at Words and AfterWords in Hardy, 6-9 p.m. Info: www.wordsafterwords.com.

Sunday, July 4
Freedom Fest, fireworks spectacular, free, presented by Jonesboro Radio Group, Craighead County Fairgrounds, 9:30 p.m. Info: jonesbororadiogroup.com.

Thursday, July 8
“A Broadway Revue,” presented by the clients of Abilities Unlimited, free, The Forum, noon. Info: Wendy Stotts, 935-2726 ext. 109.

Global Lens: Ocean of an Old Man, a film blending exquisite vistas with the ubiquitous sound of the ocean to convey the precarious balance between human life and the inexorable forces of nature, Rajesh Shera’s debut feature quietly unfolds as a delicate meditation on grief and loss, in Hindi with English subtitles, The Brooks Museum of Memphis, July 8 at 7 p.m., July 15 at 2 p.m. Info: www.brooksmuseum.org.

Saturday, July 10
Classic Car Cruise-In, view antique cars and talk with their owners, hoola-hoop or twist to the oldies, Chick-fil-A, 5-8 p.m. Info: 910-6611.

Flipside Memphis 2010, join Live From Memphis and the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau for a reception and screening of short films showcasing the “flipside” of Memphis – cool, underground and unique fixtures such as Royal Recording Studio, the Memphis Kickball League, wrestler/artist Jerry Lawler, and the scene at Mollie Fontaine Lounge, free, The Brooks Museum of Memphis, 1 p.m. Info: www.brooksmuseum.org.

Tuesday, July 13
Robert Plant, of Led Zeppelin will kick-off his 12-city North American tour at The Orpheum Theatre, North Mississippi Allstars Duoluco will open, The Orpheum of Memphis, 8 p.m. Info: www.orpheum-memphis.com.

Thursday, July 15
Global Lens: Ocean of an Old Man, a film blending exquisite vistas with the ubiquitous sound of the ocean to convey the precarious balance between human life and the inexorable forces of nature, Rajesh Shera’s debut feature quietly unfolds as a delicate meditation on grief and loss, in Hindi with English subtitles, The Brooks Museum of Memphis, July 8 at 7 p.m., July 15 at 2 p.m. Info: www.brooksmuseum.org.

Friday, July 16
Runway to the Cure, join Occasions, St. Bernards Healthcare and Dillard’s as they present Broadway on the Runway fashion show and luncheon to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Arkansas, St. Bernards Auditorium, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 336-5009 or by visiting www.stbernardsfoundation.org.

Three Day Flight, the husband and wife duo work passionately to clearly communicate peace and love through music, Words and AfterWords of Hardy, 6:30-9 p.m. Info: www.wordsafterwords.com.

Saturday, July 17
Kans for Kids, drop off kid friendly, easy to open, food items at Bancorp South, Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, Jonesboro Bowling Center, Kroger, Bill’s Fresh Market at Hilltop, Wal-Mart on Parker Rd. or Hays in University Center to benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas’ Backpack Program. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 932-6691.

Sunday, July 18
Art Auction, artwork by local artists will be sold during the Orpheum’s annual art auction to benefit art education in the Mid-South, The Orpheum of Memphis, 5 p.m. Info: www.orpheum-memphis.com.

Tuesday, July 27
Women’s Football Clinic, hosted by ASU head football coach Steve Roberts, clinic includes dinner, Q&A with football staff, basic rules and strategy sessions, on-field stations, door prizes, to benefit the Tickets for Kids Program, ASU Football Complex, 5-9:30 p.m. Info or Tickets: 972-3880.

Friday, July 30
Evan Lindquist: Work from the 60s to the Present, Sara Howell Gallery, 6-9 p.m., also on Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 935-6336.

Kids' Events

Spend a Day at the Library. The Jonesboro Public Library has a full schedule of activities for the summer. Visit www.libraryinjonesboro.org.
for a full calendar of their many events.

Become a Cow. Chick-fil-A will help you prepare for their Cow Appreciation Day to be held on July 9 (special activities from 5-7 p.m.) during Family Night on July 6, 5-7 p.m. Chick-fil-A will also be hosting story and craft time on Wednesdays in July at 10 a.m. with preschool favorites. All Pro Dad’s Day, a one-hour breakfast for fathers and kids, will be held on July 10 at 10 a.m. Info: Cindy Oxford, 910-6611.

Enjoy Popcorn and a Movie. Malco Theatre’s Kids Summer Film Fest will feature Kung Fu Panda on July 6-7, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian on July 13-14, Aliens in the Attic on July 20-21 and Charlotte’s Web on July 27-28 at 10 a.m., all tickets $2. Info: 802-3456.

Visit the Museum. Two new exhibitions, “Science and Art” and “Illusion Confusion,” are now open at the ASU Museum Also, don’t miss HIStory time on July 10 at 10:30 a.m. Info: 972-2074.

Say YES to VBS. Southwest Church of Christ’s W.O.W. , July 11-14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 932-9254. Forest Home Church of the Nazarene VBS, July 26-30, 6-8:45 p.m., ages 4 years to 6th grade. Info: Robyn Stallings, 351-5953.

Become a Scholar. ASU’s Department of Education Leadership, Curriculum, hosts its annual Summer Scholars program on July 12-29, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Health, Wellness and Environmental Science Magnet School, Ages 4-12. Info: jlamb@astate.edu.

Play a Tune. Back Beat Music’s annual Rockin’ Summer Camps return. July 19-22 and Aug. 9-12 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Info: 932-7529.

Meet the Strongest Girl in the World! ASU’s Summer Children’s Theatre presents “Pippi Longstocking” on July 28 and 29 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on July 30 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at 972-2781.