Event Calendar

Almost InFamous.
SpeakEasy, 6 p.m., free. 412 Louisiana. 374-2008.

Blues jam.
Hosted by Mike Dollins and the Cruize Brothers. Odie’s House of Blues, 9 p.m. 3413 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 501-623-6343.

DJ G Money Karaoke and Dance.
Shorty Small’s, 7 p.m., free.  4317 Warden Road, NLR. 753-8111.

Dr. Rex Bell Trio.
Afterthought, 8 p.m., free. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4176. www.afterthoughtbar.com

Elliot S. Cotten, John Williams, J.A.M.E.
Soundstage, 8 p.m., $6. 1008 Oak St, Conway. www.soundstageshows.com.

Grandchildren.
Maxine’s, 9 p.m., $5, 21 and up. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 501-321-0909. www.maxinespub.com

Jazz Night with Gerald Johnson and the SpeakEasy Light Orchestra.
SpeakEasy Supper Club and Piano Bar, 8 p.m., free. 412 Louisiana. 374-2008.

Jim Dickerson.
Sonny Williams’, 7 p.m., free. 500 President Clinton Ave. 324-2999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com.

Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, the Effects, Matt Joyce & the Nevertrain.
Sticky Fingerz, 9 p.m., $5, 21 and up. 107 Commerce St. 372-7707. www.stickyfingerz.com.

Jonathan Wilkins.
Town Pump, 9 p.m., free. 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. 663-9802.

Karaoke.
Part of Philander Smith Homecoming celebrations. Kendall Center, 7 p.m., free. 1 Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive. 370-5221, www.philander.edu.

Penguin Dilemma (headliner), Greg Madden (happy hour).
Cajun’s Wharf, 9:30 p.m., $5 after 8:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 375-5351. www.cajunswharf.com.

Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem.
Walton Arts Center, 7 p.m., 9 p.m., $15.50-$25.50. 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-443-5600, www.waltonartscenter.org.  

Rube, Deadeye Jack, Crankbait.
Vino's, 9 p.m. 923 W. 7th St. 375-8466. www.vinosbrewpub.com.

Silverstone, Wishtribe, Inner City Lights.
Revolution, 9 p.m., $5 over 21, $8 under, 18 and up. 300 President Clinton Ave. 823-0090. www.rumbarevolution.com.

Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio.
Capital Bar and Grill, 5 p.m., free. 111 W. Markham. 370-7013.

Thirsty Thursdays.
Juanita’s, 8 p.m., 21 and up. 1300 S. Main St. 374-3271. www.juanitas.com.

Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame Awards.
Inductions of Greg Arnold, President and CEO of TAC Air, Inc. and Billy G. Edens, a World War II fighter ACE from Tyronza. Aerospace Education Center, 6 p.m., $125. 3301 E. Roosevelt Drive.
376-4629.

”Lee and Grant Meet Again.”
Debate between Cival War generals moderated by Paul Greenberg. Holiday Inn Presidential, 7:30 p.m., free. 600 Interstate 30. Reservations 376-4602.

Black Storytelling Festival and Conference.
National Association of Black Storytellers hosts juried showcase with workshops, performances, galas, demonstrations, games, music and more. Peabody Little Rock,  $125-$300 for entire conference, $15 concerts and select performances. 200 West Markham. 404-468-3392, www.nabsinc.org. 

Farm to School Conference.
Featuring prominent national leaders of the farm-to-school movement. Heifer International. 1 World Ave. 907-2600, www.heifer.org/heifervillage.

Gathering of Eagles.
Adult Eagle Scout gathering to become acquainted or re-acquainted with scouting in Northwest Arkansas and to network with other Eagle Scouts in the area. Aloft Hotel, 5:30 p.m. 1103 52nd St., Rogers. 479-903-1433.

Girls Gotta Get Out Night: An Evening With Shaunti Feldhahn.
Author, columnist, motivational speaker shares anecdotes from interviews with more than 1,000 men. Fellowship Bible Church, 7 p.m., $10, canned good donations for door prize eligibility. 1401 Kirk Road. 224-7171, women.fellowshiponline.com/women. 

Millsaps College Q&A.
With light refreshments. Loca Luna, 7 p.m., free. 3519 Old Cantrell Road. 800-352-1050, www.millsaps.edu.

Philander Smith Alumni Chapel and Luncheon.
Tate Recreation Center, 11 a.m., free. 1 Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive. 370-5221, www.philander.edu.

Charlie Todd.
"Improv Everywhere" founder performs. Student Center Ballroom, 7 p.m., free. UCA campus, Conway. 501-450-3265.

Steve McGrew.
Loony Bin, 8 p.m. $6. 1-430 and Rodney Parham. 228-5555, www.LoonyBinComedy.com/lr.

"Follie Holidays."
Summer Musical Theatre Intensive's young performers sing and dance their way through spring, summer, winter and fall. The Rep, 7 p.m. Nov. 4-7, 12-14; 2 p.m. Nov. 7-8, 14, $20. 6th and Main. 378-0405. www.therep.org.

Sondra Gordy: "Finding the Lost Year: What Happened When Little Rock Closed Its Public Schools."
UCA history professor discusses book about 1958 closing of Little Rock schools, followed by signing. Faulkner County Library, 7 p.m., free. 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 501-327-7482.

"Warrior Champions" premiere screening and fund-raiser.
Premiere screening of documentary about severely wounded American soldiers who turn nightmares of war into Paralympic dreams one year after losing limbs and suffering paralysis. Fund-raiser for Clinton School Scholarship Program and an annual scholarship for an Arkansas Iraq or Afghanistan veteran to attend an Arkansas school, with filmmakers in attendance and soldier/Olympic athletes Melissa Stockwell and Kortney Clemons. Dickinson Lakewood 8, 7 p.m., $100. Lakewood Village Drive, NLR. 246-1964, tlolley@sbcglobal.net. 

Laura Lipscei: "Revealing the Secrets of the Pharaohs: Conservation of the Ancient Egyptian Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston."
World of the Pharaohs Objects Conservator discusses role in the conservation of ancient Egyptian objects from the renowned collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Arts Center Children's Theatre, 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. lecture, $5. 9th and Commerce. 372-4000, www.arkarts.com.

Charlaine Harris.
New York Times best-selling author and Arkansas resident discusses writing experiences for CALS 2009 Darragh Distinguished Lecture. UALR University Theatre, 6:30 p.m., The event will be at 6:30 p.m., free. UALR campus. 918-3029, lblackwell@cals.org.

Cynthia Cooper.
Former MCI vice president and chief audit executive speaks. Benson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., free. Harding University, Searcy. 501-279-4497.

Joel Salatin.
Renowned “grass farmer” and author of "Everything I Want to Do is Illegal: War Stories from the Local Food Front," discusses sustainable farming as part of UCA's Challenge Week, examining U.S. food system and obesity rates. Statehouse Convention Center Wally Hall Ballroom, 7 p.m., free. 501-450-3185.

Mike Slive.
SEC commissioner speaks. Clinton School Sturgis Hall, noon-1 p.m., free, bring lunch, drinks provided. 1200 Clinton Ave., Reservations 683-5239, publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu.