News Briefs
The 2012 Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally began yesterday in Fayetteville.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
The 2012 Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally began Wednesday and runs through Saturday at several areas in Fayetteville including Dickson Street. Here are some photos from the first night.
About 60 people attended the first official mayoral debate of the 2012 election season held Wednesday night inside Fayetteville City Hall. Here are several short videos from the event.
A woman suffered no major injuries Tuesday evening after a train hit her vehicle at the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad crossing on West Dickson Street near George’s Majestic Lounge.
Comedian Hannibal Buress will perform a free show at 8 p.m. tonight in the Verizon Ballroom inside the University of Arkansas Union.
Thursday Events
- Dickson Street: Bikes, Blues & BBQ
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Mountain Sprout / Ben Miller Band / Andy Frasco Band / Tyrannosaurus Chicken
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: DJ Bizar
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Blew Reed and the Flatheads
- Jose’s: Joe Giles and the Home Wreckers
- Kingfish: TJ Scarlett Band with Cody Russell
- Greenhouse Grille: Sarah Hughes
- JJ’s Grill: Will Gunselman
- The Garden Room: Sarah Hughes
- Herman’s Ribhouse: Brick Fields
- Jammin’ Java: Open jam
- Foghorn’s on College: Sean Kemp
- UA Student Union: Comedian Hannibal Buress
- The Stolen Glass: Beaux Dandy
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Ruckus
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: David Kimbrough, Jr.
- Rogue: Black Water
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Subdivision Committee * (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Fayetteville School Board * (agenda) | Adams Leadership Center |
| 6:00 p.m. | Housing Authority Board of Commissioners * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 6:30 p.m. | FCON Mayoral Candidate Forum * | City Hall, Room 219 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Thursday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others:Actor Wilford Brimley is 78, actor Denis Lawson is 65, singer-actor Meat Loaf is 65, actress Liz Torres is 65, actress Gwyneth Paltrow is 40, rapper Lil’ Wayne is 30 and singer Avril Lavigne is 28.
