El Dorado, Arkansas

Walter Inglis Anderson Exhibit @ SAAC
2025-05-16 - 2025-07-30 | South Arkansas Arts Center
The South Arkansas Arts Center is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition will be on display in the galleries at SAAC May 16-July 30, with a public reception on the evening of May 16. The galleries are open to the public, always free of charge, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm.
The South’s Most Elusive Artist is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works.
“Walter Anderson was a wholly unique and prodigious creator who does not fit neatly into any one category of art,” said Julian Rankin, Executive Director of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. “He was as talented in watercolor as he was in print making, as deft an illustrator as he was a muralist.”
Walter Inglis Anderson (1903-1965) was born in New Orleans, LA but spent the majority of his life in the small seaside town of Ocean Springs. He was classically trained as an artist at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before returning to the Gulf Coast. Often shunning the spotlight, the intrepid artist preferred the solitude of nature – especially that found on Horn Island, a barrier island located twelve miles offshore of Ocean Springs.
Anderson’s artwork did not receive much acclaim his lifetime, with notable exceptions of exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery in Memphis, TN. Today, Walter Anderson is recognized as one of the seminal figures of Southeastern American art. In 2003, a retrospective of Anderson’s work was shown at the Smithsonian Institution and more than a dozen volumes of story and scholarship have been published in the years following his death by the University Press of Mississippi.
“The work of Walter Anderson celebrates his natural surroundings in a way that speaks directly to us in South Arkansas,” says SAAC executive director Laura Allen. “We are honored to host this exhibition, and we are looking forward to introducing Anderson’s work to a whole new generation.”
To see this exhibition in person, visit SAAC at 110 East Fifth Street, El Dorado, Arkansas beginning May 16. For more information on “The South’s Most Elusive Artist” or to schedule a school group or special tour, please call SAAC at 870-862-54

Walk With Ease with South Arkansas Center on Aging
2025-07-15 10:00 - 2025-08-21 11:00 (America/Chicago) | HealthWorks Fitness Center, 304 N. Madison, El Dorado, AR, 71730
Say yes to your health!
Walk With Ease is an evidence-based walking program that educates participants on how to safely include physical activity in their daily lives. It is designed to help individuals with arthritis manage their pain more effectively, and it is also an excellent choice for those without arthritis who want to make walking a part of their daily routine.

Boomer Hill Band at MAD House 101
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | MAD House 101 Restuarant and Bar, 101 E Locust, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
Boomer Hill Band Live at Mad House 101Friday, July 25 | 7PM – 9PM | No Cover
Get ready for a night of soul, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll as the Boomer Hill Band brings the heat to Mad House 101! Grab a drink, bring some friends, and kick off your weekend with high-energy tunes and good vibes—no cover charge, just great music.

Women Moving Forward - Saturday Morning Walk
2025-07-26 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-08-02 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-08-09 07:00 - 08:30 | Memorial Stadium, N West Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
Come join Women Moving Forward for a morning walk! Women Moving Forward is a Non-Profit Organization empowering women to take control of their health and wellness by incorporating walking and physical activity into their weekly schedule. Every Saturday morning we gather to walk, talk, and share with other women in our community. Our conversations are rich, and our progress is real. Do yourself a favor and join us Saturday morning to Move Forward one step at a time.

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Farmers Market @ MAD
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | MAD Amphitheater, 101 E Locust, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States

Bingo @ The VFW
2025-07-26 17:00 - 21:30, 2025-08-02 17:00 - 21:30, 2025-08-09 17:00 - 21:30 | VFW, 451 Industrial Rd, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
The VFW will be hosting BINGO! Every Saturday night.
Quarter Bingo starts at 5pm
Regular Bingo starts at 7pm

SAAC's iPad Drawing Camp
2025-07-28 - 2025-07-31 | South Arkansas Arts Center
This camp introduces participants to digital art creation, teaching them how to craft graphic designs using SAAC iPads and the “Pro-Create” app. This approach to art education aims to develop digital literacy and contemporary artistic skills in a fun, engaging setting.

SAAC's Summer Ballet Camp - "The Greatest Circus"
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-02 | South Arkansas Arts Center
Participants will embody circus characters, help create sets and costumes, and gain behind-the-scenes experience, culminating in a performance on August 8th at 6:00 PM. They will refine technique, increase strength, and build stage confidence. Senior dancers will focus on pointe work and set assistance, while junior dancers enjoy fun ballet classes that promote stretching and storytelling through ballet. Whether flipping like trapeze artists, gliding across the stage like tightrope walkers, or spinning into the spotlight, all dancers will have the opportunity to shine in this unique circus ballet experience. So grab your top hat and join — because the greatest show is you!

Summer Fun @ The Museum: Hands on History: The Goat Women
2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy, Smackover, AR, 71730, United States
Come join the fun at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. Every Thursday, 10:00am for the month of July. Call 870-725-2877 for more information and to register.

8 Ball Tournament @ Hot Shots
2025-07-31 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-07 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Hot Shots, 601 S Timberlane, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States

2025 Union County Touch-A-Truck
2025-08-02 09:00 - 13:00 | AR
See life-sized trucks and equipment (fire, police, EMS, construction, and more!) and visit with community and workforce leaders! While you’re here, donate a few items to help our kids in need go back to school with confidence! 9-10 am is a sensory-sensitive hour with less noise, lights, and people. See you on August 2nd at the garden center side of El Dorado Walmart!

Thank you to all of the area partners and companies who are making this possible!

Larry Fleet at First Financial Music Hall
2025-08-02 19:30 - 21:00 | First Financial Music hall, 101 E Locust, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States

Louisiana Artist and ULM Professor Vitus Shell Presents “Free Lunch” at SAAC
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-09-18 17:00 | South Arkansas Arts Center
Louisiana-born artist and university assistant professor Vitus Shell will bring his compelling exhibition, “Free Lunch,” to the Merkle Gallery at the South Arkansas Arts Center from August 5 through October 29, 2024. Shell’s powerful mixed-media works focus his interpretation of the black experience by deconstructing, sampling, and remixing themes of identity, civil rights, and contemporary black culture.

Union County Republican Committee
2025-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Simmons Bank, 100 W Grove St 2nd floor, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
Monthly meeting of area Republicans with civic and political speakers throughout the year.
Meets the first Monday of each month at 6pm – Simmons Bank Building 2nd Floor Meeting Room.
The meeting is free and open to members and guests. For more information, text or call the
club secretary at 870.312.3127. UNION County Republicans | El Dorado AR | Facebook

Trivia @ DPs Food Truck Park
2025-08-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | DP’s Food Truck Court, 2117 N College Ave, 2117 N College Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States

Marcus Sugg Presents: The King Returns Elvis Tribute
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | MAD House 101 Restuarant and Bar, 101 E Locust, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
🎤 Marcus Sugg Presents: The King Returns — A Tribute to Elvis
Join us on Friday, August 8, 2025, at MAD House 101 Restaurant & Bar for a spectacular tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley. As part of the global Elvis Week celebrations, Marcus Sugg brings his acclaimed show, The King Returns, to the stage, delivering an electrifying performance that captures the essence of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Back to School Free Hairstyles
2025-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Style Factory Hair Salon, 1104 N. Madison Ave., El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States

34th Annual Back to School Bash
2025-08-09 09:00 - 14:00 | St John MBC, 1018 Wilson, El Dorado, 71730, United States
The annual event is sponsored by the Fairview Community Development Association and will be held at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on August 9th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The event is held every year to serve the children in our community grades K-6 with personal hygiene products, dental hygiene products, and school supplies.

Ducks Unlimited Banquet
2025-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | AR
Make plans to join us at the Union County DU banquet in El Dorado on Saturday, August 9th! Enjoy a fantastic meal and great fun & fellowship at our event! Union Co. DU has been away for a couple of years, and we plan to bring this event back in style, and you won’t want to miss it! We’ll have a live & silent auction, games, raffles, exclusive DU firearms and more, featuring the all-new 2025 DU merchandise collection!

Doors open at 5:30 PM at the El Dorado Conference Center located at 311 S West Ave, El Dorado, AR 71730.

If you have question’s, call Roger @ 601-513-2180, Jake @ 501-230-5503, or Jimmy @ 870-918-0258. We look forward to seeing you there!

El Dorado City Council Meeting
2025-08-14 17:00 - 18:00 | AR
The City of El Dorado’s City Council meeting to discuss city business. Meeting is open to the public. To be placed on the agenda contact the Mayor’s office or your local Alderman.

Meet the Cats!
2025-08-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Memorial Stadium, N West Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
