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News Briefs
Wakarusa 2013 tickets are now on sale.
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We don’t know who’s playing yet, but Wakarusa 2013 tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Friday morning. Here’s more info on that.
In some of the saddest news ever, we learned that long-time restaurant Brenda’s Bigger Burger has closed for good.
Veterans Day is Sunday, and there are events scheduled throughout the weekend in Northwest Arkansas. Here’s a list.
Here’s what happened at the rare Thursday version of the Fayetteville City Council this week.
We’re excited to welcome new sponsor Meiji Japanese Cuisine to the Flyer family. Thanks for supporting the local places that keep us going.
Friday events, Nov. 9
Robert Kelly
After work, local favorites Earl & Them are kicking off the weekend for happy hour at George’s Majestic Lounge Friday night. Later on, former Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada and his new band The Departed are back in town for a show in the garden.
Austin-based rockers The Blind Pets are also back in town for a show. They’ll be at Smoke & Barrel Tavern Friday night with Little Rockers, The Tricks. Should be awesome.
Wanna check out some new(ish) local bands? How about Lola Rath and Dead Indian at Hookah Java, maybe?
How about something with a little twang? Kingfish owner Archie Shaffer has a new(ish) band called Kentucky Waterfalls, and they’ll play a bunch of classic country songs in the Kingfish backyard Friday night.
For jokes, there are two sets by Robert Kelly (who played Louis CK’s brother on the TV series, Louis) and local comic Sam Letchworth scheduled for Friday night at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at UARK Bowl.
Full Friday list:
- Greenhouse Grille: Matt Smith Jazz
- Walton Arts Center: Jane Bunnet & Hilario Duran w/ Candido Camero
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Effron and Richard
- UA University Theatre: University Theatre – Blithe Spirit
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Earl & Them / Cody Canada & the Departed / Sarah Hughes
- Greenhouse Grille: Brian Odle
- Dickson Street Pub: Cass Harris
- Hookah Java: Lola Rath / Dead Indian
- The Stolen Glass: “Grind and Shine 2012″ tour
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: The Blind Pets / The Tricks
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Walter Savage / Jet420
- UARK Bowl: Comedy: Robert Kelly feat. Sam Letchworth
Saturday events, Nov. 10
The Wailers
The second to last Saturday Farmers’ Market of the season is this Saturday on the Fayetteville Square. Get down there.
Also Saturday morning, there’s a giant book sale at the Fayetteville Public Library. It starts at 9 a.m., and there are nearly 10,000 titles for sale. Whoa.
Do you like Renaissance festivals? There’s one at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday this weekend called Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days.
Legendary reggae band The Wailers will perform at Walton Arts Center Saturday night. Tickets are $16-28, and there appear to be some decent seats still available to the show. It starts at 8 p.m.
How about a rock show? ROTC Grill has one with Denton, TX bands Beaver, Snatch Punch and The Real Live Vikings starting at 9 p.m.
Full Saturday list:
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Fayetteville Public Library: Friends of FPL Fall Booksale
- Washington County Fairgrounds: Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks
- ROTC Grill: Whodunits Mystery Club
- Fayetteville Public Library: U of A Lady Gymbacks
- Walton Arts Center: The Wailers
- UA University Theatre: University Theatre – Blithe Spirit
- JJ’s Grill: Ouachita River Band
- Rogue: The Union
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Archnemesis
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Guta
- ROTC Grill: Beaver / Snatch Punch / The Real Live Vikings
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Keith Nicholson Trio
Sunday events, Nov. 11
Letters Home
Veterans Day is Sunday, and Walton Arts Center has a show called Letters Home that perfectly fits the occasion. The show, which begins at 2 p.m., features actual letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East.
Finally, if you haven’t seen the new Fayetteville Documentary “Up Among the Hills” yet, there’s another chance at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Also on Sunday, 3 Penny Acre and songwriter Ryan Spearman will perform a brunch show at Greenhouse Grille on Sunday at 10 a.m.
Full Sunday list:
- Washington County Fairgrounds: Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks
- Common Grounds: Tiffany Christopher
- Walton Arts Center: Letters Home
- UA University Theatre: University Theatre – Blithe Spirit
- Fayetteville Public Library: Free Screening: Up Among The Hills
Friday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 p.m. | Walton Arts Center Foundation | Walton Arts Center |
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