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News Briefs
Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan (left) and former mayor Dan Coody discuss their campaign platforms during a brief forum sponsored by the Fayetteville branch of the American Association of University Women on Tuesday at First United Presbyterian Church.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission members say they want to make sure the Walton Arts Center-owned Arkansas Music Pavilion stays in Fayetteville.
According to a new study released on Wednesday, the arts and culture industry has a $46 million annual economic impact on the Northwest Arkansas region.
The city’s Parks & Recreation department, along with the Urban Forestry Advisory Board, will give away free trees and shrubs beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Town Center Plaza on the south side of the Fayetteville square.
The All American Rejects are coming to Fayetteville next month for a show at George’s Majestic Lounge.
Romance Diamond Co. is the newest Flyer Sponsor. Please help us welcome them to the Flyer family.
Thursday Events
- Mulberry Mountain (Ozark, AR): Harvest Music Festival
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: 3 Penny Acre
- Bear’s Place: Open mic night
- JJ’s Grill: Mo Brothers
- Walton Arts Center: UA Fall Choral Arts Showcase
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Midwest Winds
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Ian Campbell Benefit
- Fayetteville High School: FHS drama: Our Town
- UA Student Union: Tournées Film Festival: New French Films on Campus
- UA Old Main / Giffels Auditorium: Arkansas and the Wild West
- Jammin’ Java: Open acoustic jam
- UARK Bowl: Live comedy: Mike Stanley / Joe Kilgallon
- Dickson Street Pub: Sarah Hughes
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Jason D Williams / Andy Frasco
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Sioux City Kid
- Rogue: Whiskey Dick
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Jovan Arellano
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Rough Draftz
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 12-72, Construction – Hangar A Renovation | City Hall, Room 219 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Inclusion Group | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Airport Board * | Drake Field, Conference Room |
| 3:30 p.m. | Spring International Students | City Hall, Room 219 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting * | U of A Campus, School of Law Courtroom |
| 6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Creative Economy Group | New Design School, |
» 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: Singer Daryl Hall is 66, Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young is 51, actress Joan Cusak is 50, actor Luke Perry is 46, actor Stephen Moyer is 43, rapper U-God of Wu-Tang Clan is 42, violinist/singer Petra Haden is 41, actress Emily Deschanel is 36 and actress Michelle Trachtenberg is 27.
