Ask yourself the following question; how many beers do you think you can sample in three hours? If you’re not sure, you can find out at Fayetteville Foam Fest, set for Saturday, May 5 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Month: March 2012
Tree lights coming down on the square
City Council members liked the idea of giving more decorative freedom to business owners, but weren’t interested in the downtown tree being covered in holiday lights all year.
Daily Flyer: Wednesday, March 28
Live music, events, weather, news and more for Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
Giveaway: Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, April 12 at Walton Arts Center
According to the band, this may be the last time they tour in this configuration, but luckily for one of you guys, we’ve got some tickets to give away to the show.
UARK Bowl announces acts for April stand-up comedy series
It looks like the experiment to turn UARK Bowl into a Sunday night comedy club is going well. At least, well enough to continue for another month.
Statue of Liberty replica back up for National Register nomination
The “Strengthen the Arm of Liberty” monument was delisted from the register after being moved in 2009 from its original location.
Daily Flyer: Tuesday, March 27
Live music, news, weather and more for Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
Farewell ceremony planned for Fayetteville High School auditorium
The event will be the last inside the auditorium before its doors are closed for good on April 6. The building will soon be demolished as part of a $95 million renovation project. A new performing arts facility is set to be completed in August.
Weekly deals & more: March 26-April 1
Deals, events, sales, specials and more for the week of March 26-April 1, 2012.
UPDATED: Fayetteville police identify officer shot in standoff
The officer is Blake Williamson, an employee of the Fayetteville Police Department since April 2009. Prior to his service in Fayetteville, he worked as an officer for the Russellville Police Department for over eight years.
Fayetteville A&P director Marilyn Heifner reinstated
Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission executive director Marilyn Heifner was reinstated Monday after nearly six weeks of paid administrative leave.
Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan begins re-election bid
Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan officially announced his plans to run for a second term before about 100 cheering supporters on the downtown square Saturday afternoon.
Daily Flyer: Monday, March 26
Live music, news, weather and more for Monday, March 26, 2012.
Fayetteville Public Meetings: March 26-30
Public meetings scheduled for Monday, March 26 through Friday, March 30, 2012.
UPDATED: Fayetteville police officer shot during six-hour standoff
Sergio Hidalgo Andrade (aka De La Rosa), 51, of Fayetteville, faces six counts of Attempted Capital Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, one count of Battery 1st Degree, and one count of Terroristic Act.