The Historic Arkansas Museum in downtown Little Rock pays homage to three Arkansas women photographers of note with the “Arkansas Artists: Nancy Nolan, Maxine Payne and Kat Wilson” exhibit through Jan. 21  

   The exhibit’s subject matter is ad diverse as the women who captured the images. Nancy Nolan is widely known for her up close and personal portraits of celebrities like Jermain Taylor, Bill Clinton and Billy Bob Thornton. Illustrating the rural Arkansas lifestyle through documentary-style black-and-white photography is Maxine Payne’s specialty. And Kat Wilson deftly poses both everyday and exotic household furnishings with her subjects as she captures them on film. Admission is free. Contact Ellen Korenblat at (501) 324-9351 or info@historicarkansas.org for more details. The museum is located at 200 East Third. Check www.historicarkansas.org for additional information on the museum and the exhibit.  

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   The 59^th annual Original Ozark Folk Festival is set for Oct. 12-14 in Eureka Springs. The festival will open with a roar…of laughter when the Smothers Brothers take the stage at The Auditorium on Thursday, October 12. The contributions Tom and Dick have made to the entertainment world throughout their careers are so highly respected that the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City has produced a retrospective and seminar on their work, an honor not lightly accorded. On the other coast, Hollywood ceremoniously honored them with one of its most valuable awards: a star on the noted Hollywood Walk of Fame. As they mark over 48 years in show business, the Smothers Brothers are being saluted as time-honored legends whose lengthy careers have surpassed all other comedy teams in history. 

   On Friday, Oct. 13, enjoy the all-encompassing show of the humor and legendary folk tunes of Arlo Guthrie. Said to have been born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1947, Guthrie is the eldest son of singer/writer/philosopher Woody Guthrie and Marjorie Mazia Guthrie. He grew up surrounded by dancers and musicians: Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, Fred Hellerman and Lee Hays (The Weavers), Leadbelly, Cisco Houston, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, all of whom were significant influences on Arlo's musical career. Guthrie gave his first public performance at age 13 and quickly became involved in the music that was shaping the world during the 1960s. His immense talent has spanned the decades, providing a true folk experience at his performances. 

   Saturday night, Oct. 14, rounds out a weekend of fun with Big Smith, the ever-popular Hillbilly Band from Springfield. Many other activities, such as the Folk Festival Parade, take place throughout the weekend. For ticket reservations, phone 1-888-855-7823. For more information, visit www.eurekasprings.org. 

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   Rockhounds will have something to look forward to Oct. 12-15 at the 20^th Annual Quartz Crystal Dig. Participants dig in actual working quartz crystal mines in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains and get a chance to meet other miners, learn about crystals, and improve their digging skills.  

   The event will take place at Mount Ida at the Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds. The winners share $1,500 in prize money and crystal trophies and get to keep all the crystal they dig. Drawings will be held every day for T-shirts, caps, special mugs and some nice crystals. Registration is $90. 

   For more details, call the Mount Ida Chamber at (870) 867-2723 or log on to www.mtidachamber.com  

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   The historic buildings that comprise the Scott Plantation Settlement will be open for tours as the town of Scott holds its annual High Cotton on the Bayou on Oct. 14.  Hours for the event are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition there will be crafts, stilts, and sack races for children, a bake sale, craft, art and food vendors and pony rides.  Dutch oven cooking, blacksmithing and other pioneer demonstrations will be presented. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children with those under 12 admitted free. Proceeds benefit Scott Connections.  Scott Plantation Settlement is located at the junction of Alexander and Walker’s Corner Roads. From I-440, take Exit 7 and go 4.2 miles.  Jim Hankins is the local contact at (501) 351-5737 or aaronruby@mac.com.  

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   All aircraft are invited to fly to historic Eureka Springs and land at Silver Wings Field (5A5) during the 4th annual Fly-In on Oct. 14.  

   Various types of aircraft will be on display, including Vietnam-era fighters. Vintage WWII training aircraft will be available for rides with a donation to the Aviation Cadet Museum. 

   Admission will be $6 for adult, $4 for children 5-12, and free for under 5. Admission to the Aviation Cadet Museum is included in the price, along with access to the F-100-F and F-105-G aircraft. Concessions will be available. While some bleacher seating is available, attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.  

   For more information, phone (479) 253-5008 or visit www.aviationcadet.com.