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News Briefs
Students at Asbell Elementary celebrate the school’s award of a $100,000 grant from the Target Corporation.
Photo: Cary Pollock, FPS
The possibility of Asbell Elementary School winning a $100,000 grant from Target and The Ellen Degeneres Show became a reality yesterday. The school held an assembly to celebrate the award. Cary Pollock, the district’s multimedia services coordinator, took some great photos of the event. Click here for a slideshow.
After 22 years on Block Avenue, GoodFolk Productions owner Mike Shirkey will soon be looking for a new place to host his folk, bluegrass, and blues performances. Shirkey, who also hosts KUAF’s “The Pickin’ Post” radio show, said that extensive repairs needed on the old house will require him to find a new home for GoodFolk.
After a slow start, the Arkansas men’s basketball team rallied to extend its undefeated-at-home season in a 56-53 win over Auburn Wednesday night in Bud Walton Arena. The Hogs travel to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Others: Baseball announcer Bob Uecker is 77, singer Lucinda Williams is 59, guitarist Eddie Van Halen is 57, singer Anita Baker is 54, comedian Ellen DeGeneres is 54, hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky is 51, and actor Paul Johansson is 48.
Thursday Events
Elizabeth Cook
Country singer and 10-year Grand Ole Opry performer Elizabeth Cook is at George’s Majestic Lounge. Her latest album, “Welder,” includes a roster of impressive guests including Buddy Miller, Rodney Crowell and Dwight Yoakam. Amanda Cramer opens the 9 p.m. show. Admission is $10.
Also tonight, Wichita-based band Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy brings its eclectic blend of punk, bluegrass, dixieland, and circus tunes to Smoke & Barrel Tavern tonight. Springfield’s Honky Suckle will open the show. Music begins at around 10 p.m. and admission is free.
Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy
There’s more tonight, too. Keep on scrolling.
The list:
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Get Fresh Thursdays
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Matt and Gus Smith / Jones’n Leah
- BHK Kafe: Green Drinks
- Infusion: Out and About
- JJ’s Grill: Mike & Grady
- Pesto Cafe: Sarah Hughes
- Jammin’ Java: Open Acoustic Jam
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Jed Clampit
- UARK Bowl: Comedy Open Mic
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Jeff Kearney
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Elizabeth Cook / Amanda Cramer
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy w/ Honkeysuckle
- LIT: Digital Beat Down
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m. | Firemen’s Pension and Relief Fund Board of Trustees * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Fayetteville School Board (agenda) | Adams Leadership Center |
| 6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Council of Neighborhoods * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Housing Authority Board of Commissioners * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
The Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy/ Honky Suckle show is not to be missed!
Two seriously talented bands.
Be there!
Hi Todd, I believe Jones n’ Leah are at Legacy Blues at 5:30, tonight, as well!
Thanks, Katie. Added.