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Thursday, September 12: Artist Talk with Vitus Shell

The Bradbury Art Museum will host an Artist Talk with Vitus Shell from 3:30-4:30 p.m. A mixed-media collage painter from Monroe, La. Shell’s art focuses on the Black experience, providing agency to individuals from this community through powerful and evocative imagery. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Info: (870) 972-3687 or visit bradburyartmuseum.org.

Thursday, September 12-Saturday, September 28: BAM Exhibitions

The Bradbury Art Museum will present three new exhibitions: “Contemporary Classic,” “Overture” and “Meaningful Disruption.” Admission is free. Viewing hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. Info: (870) 972-3687 or visit bradburyartmuseum.org.

Friday, September 13: Local Festival

The Downtown Jonesboro Association will host Local Festival 2024 beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday. Local Fest is a music and cultural arts festival that will feature local artists, musicians and businesses. The venues include several local favorites in Downtown Jonesboro. Info: (901) 590-8757 or visit downtownjonesboro.com.

Friday, September 13: FOA Presents "The Wizard of Oz"

​The Foundation of Arts will present “The Wizard of Oz” on Sep. 6-8 and 13-15 at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org​.​

Saturday, September 14: Table Top Game Day

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Tabletop Game Day with NEA Gamer’s Guild from noon to 4 p.m. in the Round Room. The event will include a day full of tabletop board games and entry into exciting door prizes. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

Saturday, September 14: Local Fest

The Downtown Jonesboro Association will host Local Festival 2024 beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday. Local Fest is a music and cultural arts festival that will feature local artists, musicians and businesses. The venues include several local favorites in Downtown Jonesboro. Info: (901) 590-8757 or visit downtownjonesboro.com​.​​

Saturday, September 14: FOA Presents "The Wizard of Oz"

​The Foundation of Arts will present “The Wizard of Oz” on Sep. 6-8 and 13-15 at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org​.​

Sunday, September 15: FOA Presents "The Wizard of Oz"

​The Foundation of Arts will present “The Wizard of Oz” on Sep. 6-8 and 13-15 at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org​.​

Thursday, September 19: 2024 NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com.

Friday, September 20: Community Wellness Screening

St. Bernards Healthcare will host a free Community Wellness Screening at St. Bernards Auditorium from 7-10 a.m. The screening will measure blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, anemia, glucose and hemoglobin A1C. A free lipid panel and a colon cancer screening will also be available. Fasting at least 12 hours is suggested for accurate results. For more information, email tdunigan@sbrmc.org or visit stbernards.info/events/.

Friday, September 20: NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com​.​​

Saturday, September 21: Color and Acrylic Paint Workshop

The Bradbury Art Museum will host a Color and Acrylic Paint Workshop from 2-5 p.m. Participants will explore color mixing, investigate “pigment primaries,” pour paint and create acrylic paint skins using various color harmonies. Registration is required. Info: (870) 972-3687 or visit bradburyartmuseum.org.

Saturday, September 21: NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com​.​​

Monday, September 23: NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com​.​​

Tuesday, September 24: NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com​.​​

Wednesday, September 25: Adult Papel Picado

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Adult Papel Picado from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Round Room. Participants will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by cutting intricate designs into delicate and colorful tissue paper to create a banner to hang during celebrations. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

Wednesday, September 25: NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com​.​​

Thursday, September 26: NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com​.​​

Friday, September 27: Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest

The Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival will take place in Downtown Jonesboro on Friday and Saturday. The festival will include a BBQ competition, live music, food trucks, vendors and more. Info: downtownjonesboro.com or (870) 919-6176.

Friday, September 27: NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com​.​​

Friday, September 27: "Almost, Maine"

​The A-State Department of Theatre will present “Almost, Maine” at The Simpson Theatre inside The Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4, with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.​

Saturday, September 28: Heart & Sole Half-Marathon/10K/5K

The Community Health Education Foundation Heart and Sole Half-Marathon/10K/5K will start at 6 a.m. at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, located at 4800 E Johnson Ave in Jonesboro. Registration includes a T-shirt, finisher medal, entertainment, food, drinks and more. Proceeds benefit CHEF’s AED Replacement Program. Info: chefjonesboro.org.

Saturday, September 28: Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest

​The Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival will take place in Downtown Jonesboro on Friday and Saturday. The festival will include a BBQ competition, live music, food trucks, vendors and more. Info: downtownjonesboro.com​ or (870) 919-6176.​

Saturday, September 28: NEA District Fair

The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com​.​​

Saturday, September 28: "Almost, Maine"

​The A-State Department of Theatre will present “Almost, Maine” at The Simpson Theatre inside The Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4, with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.​

Sunday, September 29: Zach Williams Revival Nights Tour

Zach Williams will perform at First National Bank Arena at 7 p.m. for the Revival Nights Tour featuring special guests CAIN, Matt Maher and Ben Fuller. To purchase tickets, visit fnbarena.com​ or call (870) 972-2781.​​

Sunday, September 29: "Almost, Maine"

​The A-State Department of Theatre will present “Almost, Maine” at The Simpson Theatre inside The Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4, with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.​

Friday, October 4: "Almost, Maine"

​The A-State Department of Theatre will present “Almost, Maine” at The Simpson Theatre inside The Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4, with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.​

Sunday, October 6: "Almost, Maine"

​The A-State Department of Theatre will present “Almost, Maine” at The Simpson Theatre inside The Fowler Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4, with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the A-State Box Office. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fowler.astate.edu​.​

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