Weekend Flyer: Jan. 4-6

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News Briefs

Mayor Lioneld Jordan sworn in for another term.

Photo: Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer

City Council members voted Thursday to survey Fayetteville citizens on how best to use funds from a possible extension of bonds used to finance the Fayetteville Town Center.

The University of Arkansas Press will soon release a new biography titled “John McDonnell: The Most Successful Coach in NCAA History” on the legendary UA track coach.

Here’s a brief recap of what passed at Thursday night’s City Council meeting.

Three new aldermen were sworn in Thursday night during a brief ceremony held before the start of the first City Council meeting of the year.

Flyer contributor Caroline Bauman continued her series of trail reviews, with a look at a trail from the largest state park in Arkansas, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Check out Pigeon Roost Trail.

Friday events, Jan. 4

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There’s a blues happy hour at George’s with local favorites The Nace Brothers, and young guitar-slinger, Nathan A. starting at 6 p.m. Later on, locals Kelly Road will perform.

Speaking of blues, Earl & Them are set to perform at Smoke & Barrel Friday night.

Full Friday list:

6 p.m.  Bear’s Place: Darren Ray
6 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Kyle Lee
6 p.m.  Greenhouse Grille: Al Gibson Jazz
6 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Kelly Road / Nace Brothers / Nathan A
8 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Earl & Them
8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: David Bright
10 p.m.  Legacy Blues Lounge: Mr. Blue

Saturday events, Jan. 5

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The last Razorback basketball game before conference season begins is Saturday night at Bud Walton Arena. The Hogs will take on Delaware St. at 7 p.m.

Later on, there’s a country show at George’s with Dustin Lynch and Back Road Anthem.

Smoke & Barrel has locals Eyes of Iron and Fort Smith band Pagiins, who just announced they’re going to take a couple months off to work on material for a new record.

Full Saturday list:

4 p.m.  Ozark Natural Foods: Gallery Café
7 p.m.  Bud Walton Arena: UA men’s basketball vs. Delaware St.
7 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Mendy Johnson
8 p.m.  Billy’s Grill: Nobody’s Darling
8 p.m.  Rowdy Beaver Den: Dirty Roots
8 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Dustin Lynch / Back Road Anthem
8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Left Of Center
9 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Pagiins
9 p.m.  The Stolen Glass: Sock Party / Forsaken Few / Atrus
10 p.m.  Legacy Blues Lounge: DJ Derrick D

Sunday events, Jan. 6

Full Sunday list:

11 a.m.  Common Grounds: Sarah Hughes
11 a.m.  Emelia’s Kitchen: Live jazz
11 a.m.  Greenhouse Grille: Pat Pathoumthong
1 p.m.  Terra Studios: Bobby Smith
2 p.m.  Bud Walton Arena: UA women’s basketball vs. Texas A&M
10 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Flameing Daeth Fearies

Friday Public Meetings

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Weekend Birthdays

Sarah Wright, Stephanie Conway, Kara Courtney, Jason Marshall, Carolyn Van Riper, Andrea Hall, DeLani Bartlette, Morgan Doughty, Nicky Dou, Melissa Robertson, Melissa Anderson, Dustin Tabor, Rachel Burton, Steven Brown, Leslie Moline, Steve Lee, Curtis Cumbie, Kirstin Morgan, Tina Sherman, Jim Holt, Sue Blumfield, Darius Winston, Shelley Fletcher, Jon McCurdy, Randall Thompson, and Veronica Wirges.

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