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News Briefs
A dilapidated factory in southeast Fayetteville will eventually be torn down to make room for a new convenience store. City Council members voted 5-3 Tuesday to sell about two acres of the former Tyson Mexican Original plant property at Huntsville and Happy Hollow roads to Kum & Go.
Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema announced his new 2013 recruits earlier this week. Here’s some info on all 23 new Razorback signees.
A plan to help the Walton Arts Center expand its Dickson Street facility has grown to include funding for a 200-acre regional park and a possible permanent home for the Arkansas Music Pavilion.
Friday events, Feb. 1
- 6 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Brandon White
- 6 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Oreo Blue / Nace Brothers / Earl Cate / Jimmy Thackery / Dave Renko
- 7 p.m. Mermaids: Adam Collins Duo
- 7 p.m. Arts Live Theatre: A Separate Peace
- 8 p.m. Chancellor Hotel: Claudia Burson Trio
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Matts Bar Band
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Jason Strode
- 8 p.m. Rogue: Randall Shreve & The Sideshow / Violetta Lotus Burlesque Troupe
- 8 p.m. UARK Bowl: Comedian David Nickerson
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Memphis The Musical
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: Swimming / Purple / Pagiins
- 9:30 p.m. Hookah Java: Mendy Johnsen
- 8 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Honeyshine
- 10 p.m. Scarpino: Salsa night
- 10 p.m. The Stolen Glass: The Great Scotts Show
- 10 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Lucero / Jimbo Mathus & The Tri-State Coalition
Saturday Events, Feb. 2
- 11 a.m. Crystal Bridges Museum: Love and Chocolate: A keller’s Candies Trunk Show
- 2 p.m. Dickson Street: Fat Saturday Parade of Fools
- 6 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Morty & Melody Mortenson
- 7 p.m. Mermaids: William Reyes
- 7 p.m. Arts Live Theatre: A Separate Peace
- 8 p.m. Dickson Street Pub: Justin Leflar
- 7:30 p.m. Matt Miller Studios: Love is a Battlefield slam
- 7 p.m. Nightbird Books: Valley of the Vapors Festival film screening, discussion, party
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Keith Nicholson
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Mike & Grady
- 8 p.m. Billy’s Grill: Strangelove
- 8 p.m. Crystal Bridges Museum: Artinfusion: Black Hearts Ball
- 8 p.m. Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Tangled Words Comedy Competition
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Memphis The Musical
- 9 p.m. Rogue: Crush
- 9 p.m. Speakeasy: Mardi Gras Masquerade
- 9 p.m. The Stolen Glass: Chasing Pictures
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Aerosault
- 10 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Lucero / Adam Faucett
Sunday events, Feb. 8
- 11 a.m. Common Grounds: D.J. Soulfree
- 11 a.m. Emelia’s Kitchen: Live jazz
- 12 p.m. Crystal Bridges Museum: Family Sunday Art
- 2 p.m. Arts Live Theatre: A Separate Peace
- 2 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Local Author Nancy S. Kay: Presentation & Book Signing
- 6 p.m. Starlight Skatium: NWA Roller Derby: Burnin’ Love B out
- 7:30 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Memphis The Musical
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Walking Dead watch party
Friday Public Meetings
Time | Meeting | Location |
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2:00 p.m. | Deadline: RFQ 13-01, Architectural & Engineering Services/td> | City Hall, Room 111 |
Weekend Birthdays
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