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News Briefs
A ‘Now Leasing’ sign sits across the street from the soon-to-be entrance to The Grove apartment complex on School Street. The complex is set to also include almost the entire property once home to the Washington County Livestock Auction, aka the Sale Barn.
Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer
As TheatreSquared wraps up a successful sixth season with their current production of “The Fall of The House,” the theatre company is already looking ahead to next season.
Jessica Dorrell resigned from her position with the Razorback football program yesterday.
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for University of Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long, but he got some good news this week.
The first-ever Dickson Street ‘PUP’ Crawl is set for May 19.
Here’s a brief overview of action taken at last night’s City Council meeting.
Wednesday Events
- Washington Elementary: 3 Penny Acre
- Greenhouse Grille: Effron White
- JJ’s Grill: Miller & Buford
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Old Time Fiddle Jam
- Walton Arts Center: Mary Poppins
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Ozark Blues Society jam
- Arsaga’s on Crossover: Singer Songwriter Circle
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Umphrey’s McGee
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Mo Brothers
- UARK Bowl: Stand-Up Open Mic
- Fix Ultralounge: Domewrekka
Wednesday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Technical Plat Review (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force | Police Department, EOC Room |
| 2:00 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 12-33, Construction – St. Joseph Park | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority | Station 1 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Animal Services Advisory Board Ordinance Review Committee | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
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Others: Actor James Woods is 65, actor Rick Moranis is 59, talk-show host Conan O’Brien is 49, actress Maria Bello is 45, writer/director/actor Eli Roth is 40, actress Melissa Joan Hart is 36, actress America Ferrera is 28, and actress Alia Shawkat is 23.
WAC claims it’s a purveyor of Arts & Entertainment. Where does washed-up rocker and idiot provocateur Ted Nugent fit into that? Maybe some pickets outside it’s box office will help them learn what is art and what’s not entertaining.
A lot of people like him.
Just because you do not find it to be art does not make it so. Plenty of modern art out there that IMO is just a pile of crap.
Maybe YOU should start up a booking agency and book some shows in venues around the area that are more suited for your obviously more enlightened geniality.
Umphrey’s 2-night stand, show 2. They are playing major cities all around the country, and few if any towns get a multi-night run besides Fayetteville. UM and their fans are enjoying Fayetteville very much.
See 3 songs from Show #1 last night on video on my channel, http://youtube.com/colbruce
Betcha it tanks.