5-day Weather Forecast
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News Briefs
New on-field hashtag.
Local emergency responders staged a grisly DWI crash in front of Fayetteville High School on Thursday morning complete with bloody students, shredded vehicles and shattered glass strewn across the road.
A local group is planning to march on Dickson Street on Saturday, April 28, followed by a rally in front of the Fayetteville Town Center in support of Women’s rights.
In the latest It’s All About The Beer, resident beer expert J.T. Wampler examines Hirter Morchl by Brauerie Hirt in Austria.
Following in the footsteps of two other colleges, Arkansas has added a hashtag to the field at Razorback Stadium for Saturday’s spring football game. It’s #GOHOGS, if you feel like trying it out.
Friday events, April 20
Inner Party. Photo: noir33
Remember last year when some local dudes resurrected the Cow Paddy Run? Well, the race is back for another year this Friday night. It’s at Gulley Park, and the proceeds from the race benefit the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation and the Cow Paddy Foundation.
TheatreSquared’s “The Fall of the House” continues at Nadine Baum Studios. Our own Tobias Wray saw it the play and loved it .
There’s a broadway musical at Walton Arts Center this weekend with Mary Poppins, and the UA’s theatre department will perform their version of Cabaret on campus at University Theatre.
Tunes-wise, Brocho is back in town for a show with locals Inner Party at The Lightbulb Club, and Cletus Got Shot is back home for a show at Smoke & Barrel Tavern. We’re pretty sure you’ll be able to get your hands on their new album, “Working Songs for the Drinking Class” at the show.
Full Friday list:
- Gulley Park: Cow Paddy Run
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Walter Savage / Joe Pitts
- Matt Miller Studios: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge fundraiser
- GoodFolk: Alan Jabbour & Ken Perlman
- Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: The Fall of the House
- UA Campus: NWA Juggling Festival
- Speakeasy: Brandy Armstrong
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Andy Frasco / Kory Montgomery
- JJ’s Grill: Jovan Arellano
- Kingfish: TJ Scarlett Band
- The Wine Cellar: Jones’n Leah
- UARK Bowl: Comedians NWA
- UA University Theatre: University Theatre presents Cabaret
- Walton Arts Center: Mary Poppins
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Broncho / Inner Party
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Cletus Got Shot
- Fix Ultralounge: Dface / Kid Cedek / Brent Tactic
Saturday events, April 21
Big Gigantic
The weather looks like it’s going to be perfect for a Saturday morning at the Farmers’ Market on the Fayetteville Square.
The Razorback football team is still without a head coach after MFBP was fired, but the national championship contenders will hit the field without him for the annual Spring Game on Saturday. Razorfest begins at 10 a.m., and the Red/White game starts at 2 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Bicycle Fayetteville Days, a two-day event intended to celebrate bicycle culture, is happening at various locations around town Saturday and Sunday. Here’s more info on that.
The Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks is at the Washington County Fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m., and there’s a bout between the NWA Roller Derby Allstars and the Kansas City Roller Warriors at the Starlight Skatium Saturday night at 7 p.m.
In tunes, there’s a show at the AMP with electronic acts Big Gigantic, Paper Diamond and Dr. Fameus, and George’s has a show with local band Groovement.
Full Saturday list:
- Mt. Comfort Presbyterian Church: Community sale
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Fayetteville Public Library: Arkansas Festival of Writers
- Washington County Fairgrounds: Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks
- Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Spring Game & RazorFest
- Jammin’ Java: The Rusty Plow Band
- Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: The Fall of the House
- Walton Arts Center: Mary Poppins
- Nightbird Books: Reading by Sinan Antoon
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Ben Harris and Kate Knox / Joe Pitts
- UA Global Campus: ‘Speak for the Trees’- Concert and Art Exhibit Auction
- Starlight Skatium: NWA Roller Derby Presents: 71 Showdown
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Groovement / Maoi Broadcast
- JJ’s Grill: Jason Strode
- Kingfish: Tiffany Christopher Band
- UA University Theatre: University Theatre presents Cabaret
- AMP: Big Gigantic / Paper Diamond / Dr. Fameus
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Aerosault DJs
- UARK Bowl: Soul Nite
- Speakeasy: 80′s Dance Party
Sunday events, April 22
Swimming
Sunday is Earth Day. Happy Earth Day.
Nightbird Books is celebrating their birthday on Sunday with an all-ages show featuring local band Swimming.
The Sunday Night Stand-up series at UARK Bowl this week features comic Tim Kidd.
Finally, the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards, also known as the NAMAs, are at George’s Majestic Lounge Sunday night. Who’ll win?
Full Sunday list:
- Common Grounds: Richard Burnett
- Wilson Park: Picture Day in the Park
- Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: The Fall of the House
- UA University Theatre: University Theatre presents Cabaret
- Walton Arts Center: Mary Poppins
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Honors Recital
- Nightbird Books: Swimming / Wthr Wpns
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Bluegrass jam
- UARK Bowl: Stand Up w/ Tim Kidd
- George’s Majestic Lounge: NAMAs
Friday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Fayetteville Forward Economic Accountability Council * | Public Library, Henry Board Room |
| 10:30 a.m. | Pre-Bid Meeting: Bid 12-39, Construction – Installation of Concrete Pad | Fayetteville Solid Waste |
| 3:30 p.m. | Candidate Forums | City Hall, Room 219 |
Weekend Birthdays
*Send us your birthday shout-outs.
Cool to see a Hash Tag #GoHogs added on the field on April 20!
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