2 Arkansan of the Year, 7 p.m., Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock. Easter Seals honors Sheffield Nelson. VIP reception begins at 5 p.m. at The Peabody. Guest reception at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $200. Call (501) 227-3700.

2 River Rhapsodies Chamber Music Series presents “The 4 Bs: Bach, Bartok, Britten & Beethoven,” 7 p.m., Clinton Presidential Center, Little Rock. Features the Rockefeller Quartet, the Sturgis Quartet and Gerry Gibson on oboe.

4 Eggshibition XIX Kick Off Party, 7 p.m., the home of Sharon and Johnny Bale, Little Rock. To RSVP or for more information, call (501) 821-5500 or go to youthhome.org.

5 Of Time and Eternity, 7:30 p.m., St. James United Methodist Church, Little Rock. Presented by Arkansas Chamber Singers, with accompaniment by members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Advance tickets: Adult $15, Student/Senior $10. At-Door Tickets: Adult $18, Student/Senior $12. Order tickets at (501) 377-1121 or at www.ar-chambersingers.org

5 Carnaval, Museum Comes to Life, 7 p.m. to midnight, Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock. Fundraiser for the Arts Center. Individual tickets $125; tables of eight are $1,000. Patron tickets and tables are available for $250 and $2,000, respectively. Call (501) 372-4000 or at www.arkarts.com.

7 Little Rock Marathon, 8 a.m., downtown Little Rock. Visit www.littlerockmarathon.com for more information.

7 Oscar Night® America, 6:15 p.m., The Peabody Hotel, Little Rock. Benefits The Wolfe Street Foundation. Tickets $150. Call (501) 372-5662 or go to wolfestreet.org.

11 Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville. Features The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis. Tickets start at $45.50. Visit www.waltonartscenter.org for details.

11 Junior Achievement 20th Annual Legacy Business Award Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Peabody, Little Rock. Honoring Jerry Jones. Individual tickets $125; table of 10 is $1,000. Contact Paige Cox at (501) 280-9118.

11 Merrill Lynch Little Rock Wine Opener, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Peabody, Little Rock. Benefit for cystic fibrosis. Wine tasting event and silent auction. Tickets $60-100. Call (501) 371-0233 for more information.

12 St. Jude’s Signature Bash, 7 p.m., Pratt Place Barn, Fayetteville. Food, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Cocktail attire with a VIP Lounge. Tickets $50. Contact Brandon Tyler at (901) 373-5051.

12-13 Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ACXIOM Pops LIVE! presents “Porgy and Bess in Concert,” Robinson Center Music Hall, Little Rock. Call (501) 666-1761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org for tickets and information.

12-28 Glorious!, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock. Based on the true life story of a legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be an operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history. Call (501) 378-0405, e-mail agalloway@therep.org or visit www.therep.org.

13 20th Century Club’s Hope Ball, The Peabody, Little Rock. The evening includes live and silent auctions, seated dinner, cocktails and dancing until midnight. Tickets $200. For tickets call ball chairman Ann Rowell at (501) 225.2731.

26 Eggshibition, Jack Stephens Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus, Little Rock, 7 p.m. The 19th anniversary theme is Eggshibition XIX “Wings of Hope.” Regular tickets are $50; patron tickets are $75. Call (501) 821-5500 or visit www.YouthHome.org.

26 Opening of “Degree of Density — Selections from the Kentler Flatfiles” exhibit, Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock. Admission is free. Call (501) 372-4000, e-mail info@arkarts.com or visit www.arkarts.com for more information.

30 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, through April 4, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville. Show times vary. Ticket prices begin at $35.50. Visit www.waltonartscenter.org for more information.

Please e-mail event notifications to Nancy Dement at ndement@arkansasonline.com.