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News Briefs
Downtown Fayetteville showed off its fall colors in late October.
Photo: Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer
As we prepare to close the books on 2012, we decided to have a look back at the top 25 most read stories on the Fayetteville Flyer as a way to remember the year that was.
In that same spirit, we looked back at the year in pictures as well. Here’s what it looked like to live in Fayetteville in 2012.
Comedian Doug Stanhope is coming to Fayetteville for a Tuesday, March 26 performance at UARK Bowl, it was announced Wednesday.
With more artists, musicians and venues, the largest public New Year’s Eve party in Arkansas will be a little bit bigger this year.
Friday events, Dec. 28
Cate Brothers
It’s a huge weekend for George’s Majestic Lounge. The venue will debut their brand new stage this weekend, and appropriately, legendary Fayetteville musicians The Cate Brothers will be among the first to play on it when they take the stage at happy hour. Local favorites The Odds will perform at 7 p.m. on the lounge stage.
Matt Smith Group is at Smoke & Barrel Friday night, featuring guitar-slingers Matt Smith, Isayah Warford, Dave Gesualdo, and Mike “Stingray” Garret on drums.
Locals John Henry & The Earthshakers will celebrate the release of a new EP at The Stolen Glass Saturday night. Local reggae band The Irie Lions will open the show.
It’s also the last weekend to check out TheatreSquared’s Period of Adjustment at Nadine Baum Studios. Here is more info on the closing weekend’s performances.
Full Friday list:
- 2 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Holiday Movie Fest
- 6 p.m. Greenhouse Grille: Walter Savage Jazz
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared’s Period of Adjustment
- 8 p.m. Billy’s Grill: The Uncrowned Kings
- 6 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Cate Brothers / The Odds
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Michael Tisdale & the Union
- 8 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Matt Smith Group
- 9 p.m. The Stolen Glass: John Henry & The Earthshakers / Irie Lions
- 10 p.m. Legacy Blues Lounge: Prince Albert and the Royal Knights
Saturday events, Dec. 29
Bizar
There are a handful of good local shows in Fayetteville Saturday night, depending on what you’re in the mood for.
If it’s funky, blues-y, hip hop you’re after, Revolution Butterfly at George’s Majestic Lounge might be the show for you.
Local mix-master Bizar is at Smoke & Barrel, if you’re feeling like some beats.
Also Saturday night, Soulful songwriter Shawn James will perform a free show at The Stolen Glass.
Full Saturday list:
- 6 p.m. Legacy Blues Lounge: Matt and Gus Smith
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared’s Period of Adjustment
- 8 p.m. Billy’s Grill: Army of Birds
- 8 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Revolution Butterfly
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Maud Crawford
- 9 p.m. The Stolen Glass: Shawn James
- 10 p.m. Highway 62 Event Center: Phodamentals
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Bizar
Sunday events, Dec. 30
Full Sunday list:
- 11 a.m. Common Grounds: D.J. Soulfree
- 11 a.m. Emelia’s Kitchen: Live Jazz Brunch
- 1 p.m. Terra Studios: Liz Scott
- 7 p.m Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared’s Period of Adjustment
Monday events, Dec. 31
Monday is New Year’s Eve, and earlier this week, we compiled a giant list with as many details as we could find about all the ways to ring in the New Year in Fayetteville. Check out our Flyer Guide to New Year’s Eve here. Happy New Year, everyone.
Full Monday list:
- 8 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Terra Nova Tribal / Blossom’s Burlesque
- 6 p.m. Greenhouse Grille: Matt Smith and Garrett Jones Jazz Duo.
- 9 p.m. Holiday Inn Springdale: Ultra Suede
- 8 p.m. Rowdy Beaver Den: Ruckus
- 10 p.m. Speakeasy: Moulin Rouge Party
- 6 p.m. Fayetteville Square: Last Night Fayetteville
- 6 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Ocie & the Heartstrings
- 7 p.m. UARK Bowl: Peace at Home Family Shelter benefit
- 9 p.m. LIT: Aerosault NYE Party
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Ben Miller Band / Dumptruck Butterlips / 1 Oz Jig
- 9:30 p.m. Legacy Blues Lounge: Keith Nicholson Trio
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: Thunderlizards / Perpetual Werewolf / Shook Yang
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Damn Arkansan / The Great Scotts
- 9 p.m. The Chancellor Hotel: Boom Kinetic / Barret Baber
- 9 p.m. Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Dead Irish Blues
- 10 p.m. Scarpino: Salsa night
Friday Public Meetings
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