To-Do Thursday: 3/26/09
The weekend is moving in and according to our local weather centers, there’s a chance that some snow is, too. Apparently it’s supposed to drop into the upper twenties on Saturday and then we might see some flurries. I’ve lived here for long enough to know that this isn’t all that uncommon, but I’m still giving this a giant Double You Tee Eff?
Has anyone been to Smiling Jack’s to see music yet? I haven’t gotten the chance and am curious to know how that’s been going over. Anyone? If I wasn’t going to be watching basketball tonight, I’d probably stop by and see Arla Blaisus Arlo Blaisus this evening.
Is it possible to check out every single to-do in one night? If cover charges weren’t an issue, I’d sure try. If I could do it tonight, here’d be my plan:
After Smiling Jack’s I’d probably go next door to see Nebbia at the Walton Arts Center but that wouldn’t work out so well because the entire performance is a must-see in my opinion so I’d probably just end up staying for the whole thing and missing a lot of other stuff.
If Nebbia weren’t on my list, I’d sprint up to campus to the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center to see some of the AR Tuba Quartet.
Then I’d book it (remember that saying?) back to Dickson Street and stop in at George’s because that’s the first place you’d hit after campus. I’d check out a song or two by either the Eli Young Band or Josh Abbott, probably have a beer and then run across the parking lot to Speakeasy and listen to DJ Peaches for a bit.
Next, I’d run in and see Opal Fly and friends at Smoke & Barrel before getting in my car and driving to Midtown.
I suppose I’d start at Pesto Cafe where Kevin Bennoch plays on Thursday nights, maybe have a glass of wine so it didn’t look weird just standing there and then it’d be down the street to the Gypsy on College where Maud Crawford would be wailing some sweet solos.
Finally I’d end up on Block Street in the basement of Tangerine for their weekly drag show. Maybe.
Did I miss anything tonight?
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By Milky on March 26th, 2009
Music at Smiling Jacks is nice and chill. It’s tiny for sure, but it makes for an intimate setting. I’m excited to see a show there once the weather balances out a little bit, the patio is oh-so inviting.
By Rynnedog on March 26th, 2009
I would love to see you in the basement of Tangerine T – I know Bryce usually is there.
By Total Bastard on March 26th, 2009
I’m glad the gays have places to go in this town, but two weekly drag shows kinda blows my mind.
Are they really that fun? Are they the same draggers/queeners at both venues? How gay is Fayetteville? And I mean that as in really gay, not “that’s gay” kinda way.
By Beemerphile on March 26th, 2009
In the visual arts field, Hank Kaminsky is giving a lecture at 6pm on public art at the UA campus Fine Arts building. This is part of the sculpture symposium going on this week.
By George on March 26th, 2009
Music at Smiling Jack’s is definitely better on the patio when the weather warms up. Some would say it’s awe-summer (sorry). Hey Milky, the kids can play outside whilst you enjoy a band and tasty beverage. I’m not condoning getting s&%tfaced with the kids…but there’s nothing wrong with one or two.
TB – On the gay scale, I’d say Fayetteville is somewhere between “not as gay as Eureka” and “way gayer than Ft Smith.” This is a good thing. Show me a town with a healthy gay community and I’ll show you a progressive, socially & environmentally conscious town.
By BadMinton on March 26th, 2009
Despite the weather, I’d try to get in at least one game of the Arkansas vs Mississippi State baseball series this weekend. We haven’t had much success seeing our Razorbacks hit a national poll this year. Baseball is the exception.
While you are out that direction, there is a new Italian joint out on Razorback Road called Mezza Luna that might be worth a look.
By Total Bastard on March 26th, 2009
Oh GAWD, Dan Skoff, the Jimi Hendrix of Weathermen, says snow. WTF??????????
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By Lt. Hammer on March 26th, 2009
It’s Arlo Blaisus. A good kid from Cave Mountain.
By Todd on March 26th, 2009
Thanks, Lt. Hammer. Corrected above.