If you’re a baseball fan, you probably already know that Arkansas has received a bid to host a regional during the first round of this year’s NCAA baseball tournament.
Month: May 2010
Monday To-do: May 31
I really hope that you guys are somewhere, near a body of water, wearing swim trunks and flip flops, about to grill up some bratburgers and hamdoggers.
Bratburgers
I took a grilling staple – in this case, fresh sausages – and transformed them into another grilling staple – burgers.
Anger Loves Company Comedy Tour stops at Scarpino’s Friday
The Anger Loves Company Tour makes a stop at Teatro Scarpino tonight.
MC Hammer show canceled
If you were psyched about finally getting to seeing MC Hammer in concert, it looks like you’ll be waiting even longer.
Every day should be Memorial Day
The fact that we only feel compelled to show our patriotism a handful of days each year bothers me.
Weekend To-do: May 28-30
A pig race, a demolition derby, helicopter rides, a banana derby (?), a magic show, a petting zoo, and something called a “freak show deluxe” are happening in town this weekend. Not joking.
No public meetings: May 28-31
There are no public meetings scheduled for Friday, May 28 through Sunday, May 30, 2010.
Florida 5, Arkansas 4
The No. 12 University of Arkansas baseball team dropped a 5-4 decision to No. 4 Florida Thursday afternoon at the 2010 SEC Tournament at Regions Park.
Trail lights will remain lit all night for now
After reviewing the March sales tax numbers released on Friday, city staff has decided to leave the lights on the trail system on all night for now.
Flyer Profile: Messy Sparkles
An interview with JD Paul from Messy Sparkles.
Vanderbilt 2, Arkansas 0
In a day that belonged to the lower-seeded teams, the No. 12 University of Arkansas baseball team couldn’t buck the trend in a 2-0 loss to Vanderbilt on the opening day of the 2010 SEC Tournament at Regions Park.
Thursday To-do: May 27
Wade Ogle & The Mad Spirits, Gulley Park Concert Series, Songs in the ‘Ville and more.
Thursday Public Meetings: May 27
Public meetings for Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Furlough day for July lifted
The July 2 furlough day for city staff has been cancelled in light of sales tax income from March, the mayor said at Tuesday night’s agenda session.