5-day Weather Forecast
News Briefs
Artist Stacy Levy at work on “Spiral Wetland.”
Staff photo
A new art installation by renowned eco-artist Stacy Levy is in place at Lake Fayetteville. The 129-foot-long “Spiral Wetland” structure floats on the surface of the lake near the west shore.
Southeast Fayetteville is one step closer to getting a new Kum & Go. City Council members on Tuesday approved a rezoning of the property where a dilapidated building stood at Huntsville and Happy Hollow roads.
There’s still no decision on whether the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market can expand on the downtown square. City Council members agreed Tuesday to wait another two weeks before voting on the issue.
An estimated 3,700 students will don a cap and gown this weekend as part of the University of Arkansas’ 2013 spring commencement ceremonies.
Thursday Events
- 6 p.m. Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Traditional Celtic acoustic music
- 6 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Mo Brothers
- 7 p.m. Nibbles: Effron White
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: Next to Normal
- 7:30 p.m. Powerhouse Seafood: Got it Covered
- 7 p.m. Jose’s: Uncrowned Kings
- 7:30 p.m. Nightbird Books: Screening: Chocolat
- 8 p.m. UARK Bowl: Comedy Open Mic
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Martin Johnson
- 8 p.m. Kingfish: Steve Dimmitt
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Fork & Knife
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Kelly Road
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: DJ Clunk
Thursday Meetings
| 10:00 a.m. | Keep Fayetteville Beautiful Board | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Inclusion Action Group | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Airport Board * | Drake Field, Conference Room |
| 2:00 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 13-19, Construction – Elkins Outfall Area Sewer Improvements | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Community Meeting | Yvonne Richardson Center |
Thursday Birthdays
» Add birthdays
Others: Guitarist Nokie Edwards of The Ventures is 78, guitarist Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly and The Crickets is 76, singer-guitarist Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield is 69, actress Candice Bergen is 67, singer Billy Joel is 64, bassist Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick is 63, singer David Gahan of Depeche Mode is 51, rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan is 43, actress Rosario Dawson is 34 and musician Andrew W.K. is 34.
