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Friday Events, Sept. 6
Alabama Shakes
One of the most highly anticipated shows of the year is happening Friday night. Soulful southern rock band Alabama Shakes are coming to the Arkansas Music Pavilion for a show with special guests Fly Golden Eagle. Last we heard, there were still tickets available for the show.
There’s a really good folk-Americana band at George’s Friday night from Mountain Home called Coyote Union. Listen to a song or two here.
The Seedling Film Association will announce the films for this year’s Offshoot Film Festival at an announcement party Friday night at Matt Miller Studio. The event will include music from Me and Owen, improv by Phunbags, cinema trivia, and more. There’s a bit more information at the Facebook event.
TheareSquared’s new show The Spiritualist is still playing at Nadine Baum Studios this weekend, and the broadway hit Jersey Boys is at Walton Arts Center.
Full list:
- 9 a.m. Fayetteville Public Library: True Lit: Poetry Workshop
- 6 p.m. Agri Park: Arkansas Cross Country – Season Opening Meet
- 6 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Fresco Jazz Trio
- 6 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Dave Gesualdo
- 6 p.m. Mojito’s Mexican Grill: Effron White
- 7 p.m. Nibbles: Mike Sumler Band
- 6 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Strange Derangers / RJ Mischo
- 7 p.m. Jose’s: Red Ambition
- 7:30 p.m. The AMP: Alabama Shakes / Fly Golden Eagle
- 7 p.m. Wasabi: Candy Lee
- 7 p.m. Matt Miller Studios: Offshoot Film Fest Announcement Party
- 7 p.m. Foghorn’s: Vikki Cunningham
- 7 p.m. Arsaga’s on Dickson: Handmade Moments
- 7 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: True Lit: Newbery author talk
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared – The Spiritualist
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Jersey Boys
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Guta
- 8 p.m. The Stolen Glass: The Violet Hour / Animal Noise / Four on the Floor / Dark From Day One
- 8 p.m. Chancellor Hotel: The Claudia Burson Jazz Trio
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Jamie Wolfe & the Wranglers
- 8 p.m. Kingfish: Totojojo
- 9:30 p.m. LaLaLand: Emily Reo / Cuddle Formation / Peace Arrow / Moon Magnet
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Cletus Got Shot
- 10 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Coyote Union
Saturday Events, Sept. 7
Mega Ran
One of the most unique events in Northwest Arkansas is happening on Saturday at the Buell Farm at 2232 Bowen road in East Fayetteville. It’s called Polo in the Ozarks, and it’s an actual polo match complete with tailgating, dinner, dancing, and more. All of the proceeds from the event benefits Life Styles Inc., an organization that helps individuals with disabilities live independently.
Music wise, nerdcore rapper and producer Mega Ran will perform at Smoke & Barrel Tavern Saturday night with New York rapper Homeboy Sandman and homegrown talent, Lucio.
Benjamin Del Shreve and Randall Shreve will both perform a storytellers show at The Stolen Glass Saturday, and local instrumentalists Future Day will be at Kingfish.
Full list:
- 7 a.m. Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- 9:30 a.m. Fayetteville Public Library: True Lit festival
- 10 a.m. Jammin’ Java: Bill Dollar
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Jersey Boys
- 4 p.m. Buell Farm: Polo in the Ozarks
- 6 p.m. Louie’s Bar & Grill: Effron White
- 7 p.m. West End: Ozark Plantation Band
- 7 p.m. Jose’s: West Street Blues
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared – The Spiritualist
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Jersey Boys
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: John Henry & Friends
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Ouachita River Band
- 8:30 p.m. Kingfish: Future Day
- 9 p.m. The Stolen Glass: Benjamin Del Shreve and Randall Shreve
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: Akkilles / Lady Katy
- 9 p.m. The Phoenix: Cutty Rye
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Mega Ran / Homeboy Sandman / Lucio
- 10 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Buku / Domwrekka
Sunday Events, Sept. 8
A storyteller speaks at a ‘Speak for Yourself’ event held in the spring
Heather Younger
Know any good stories? Like hearing good stories? Speak for Yourself, a local story telling open mic, has found a new home at Maxine’s. The show will be at Maxine’s every first Sunday of the month, including this Sunday at 7 p.m.
Full list:
- 9 a.m. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Farmers’ Market
- 11 a.m. Greenhouse Grille: Melody And Morty
- 11 a.m. Common Grounds: Jed Clampit
- 12 p.m. Terra Studios: Fall Music Festival
- 2 p.m. Razorback Soccer Field: Arkansas Soccer vs. Nebraska
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Jersey Boys
- 2 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared – The Spiritualist
- 3 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Finale concert
- 5 p.m. Starlight Skatium: NWA Roller Derby
- 7:30 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Jersey Boys
- 7 p.m. Maxine’s Tap Room: Speak for Yourself at Maxine’s Sunday Service
- 7 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared – The Spiritualist
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Teddy Sablon
Friday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 13-49, Pothole Patch Truck | City Hall, Room 326 |
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