News Briefs
Newly installed light pole banners welcome Razorback fans to Dickson Street.
Photos: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
When the national cameras arrive to cover the Hogs this fall, Fayetteville will be a bit more ready for its close-up thanks to some newly-installed signage on Dickson Street.
Several downtown business owners say they hope to bring back Springfest in 2013. Last year was the first time the event was not held since its inception in 1983.
KUAF’s Ozarks at Large team brought its radio program to the Fayetteville Public Library Friday afternoon for a live broadcast as part of this weekend’s Fayetteville Roots Festival activities.
The city’s second annual Fest of All event, celebrating the many cultures in the Ozarks, is set for 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6.
Check out this week’s scheduled public meetings in Fayetteville.
Monday Events
- JJ’s Grill: Isayah & Danger
- Pesto Cafe: Darren Ray
- The Perk: Open acoustic jam
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Main Land Divide
- Powerhouse Seafood: Casual Flyze / David Briggs
Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Planning Commission * (agenda PDF) | City Hall, Room 219 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Ward 4 Meeting * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Monday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Musician Daryl Dragon of the Captain and Tennille is 70, guitarist Jeff Cook of Alabama is 63, actor Paul Reubens is 60, guitarist Alex Lifeson of Rush is 59, bassist Glen Matlock of The Sex Pistols is 56, bassist Mike Johnson of Dinosaur Jr. is 47 and actress Alexa Vega is 24.
