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Friday events, Dec. 20
Teenagers
There’s a free show at George’s Friday night with great local bands, Family History and Teenagers. Family History is set to release their first album this spring, and Teenagers just released their (appropriately titled) FreEP, which is a free two song EP.
Little Rock’s Swampbird is in town for a show at the Lightbulb Club with locals Basement Brew, and The Plaid Jackets are back in action for a show at Smoke & Barrel with The Family Dogs.
There are a couple holiday shows in town, with TheatreSquared’s A Christmas Carol playing through the weekend at Nadine Baum Studios, and Moscow Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Walton Arts Center.
Full list:
- 6 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Earl & Them / On The Verge
- 6 p.m. Greenhouse Grille: Alex Lewis Jazz
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: A Christmas Carol
- 7 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Moscow Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker
- 8:30 p.m JJ’s Grill: Wes & Karl
- 8 p.m. The Phoenix: Guta
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Family History / Teenagers
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: Swampbird / Basement Brew
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: The Plaid Jackets / The Family Dogs
Saturday events, Dec. 21
SpaceCamp
Local band SpaceCamp is throwing a free ugly sweater/food drive Party at George’s Saturday night, with DJ Matt Abb also on the bill. The band is asking folks who show up to bring one canned food item to the show (not required, but appreciated) for a local food pantry.
Arkansas Blues Hall of Fame member Gary “Alaska” Sloan and his band The Twilight Sloan will be back in town for a performance at Smoke & Barrel Saturday night. Here’s more info on Gary’s history.
Full list:
- 8 a.m. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Jingle Bell Jog
- 9 a.m. Lake Fayetteville: Fayetteville Half Marathon
- 9 a.m. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Gardenland Express
- 10:30 a.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Christmas Concert with Brian and Terri Kinder
- 10 a.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Suzuki Music School: Student Recital
- 2 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: A Christmas Carol
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Moscow Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker
- 6 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball
- 7:30 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: A Christmas Carol
- 7 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Moscow Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker
- 7 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Fresco Jazz Trio
- 8 p.m. Crystal Bridges Museum: Winter A-Go-Go
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Brian Odle
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Space Camp
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: Dumptruck Boys / Ghost Hollers / Joe Sundell
- 9 p.m. The Phoenix: The OneUps
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: The Twilight Sloan
Sunday events, Dec. 22
Sunday Service at Maxine’s this week will feature a holiday edition of the Speak For Yourself storytelling open mic. Tell your favorite holiday story, or just listen to other people tell theirs.
Full list:
- 11 a.m. Common Grounds: Sarah Hughes
- 1 p.m. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Gardenland Express
- 1 p.m. Terra Studios: Joel Emerson
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Moscow Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker
- 2 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: A Christmas Carol
- 7 p.m. Maxine’s Tap Room: Sunday Service
- 7 p.m. Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: A Christmas Carol
Friday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location | 7 p.m. | City Council Holiday Celebration | Adella Gray’s Home, 1621 N. Starr Drive |
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Weekend Birthdays
Deena Owens, Van Bivens, Dawn Egan, Jessi Edwards Leonard, Max Deitchler, Mistie Stafford, Tim Moldenhauer, Ashley Blake Rogers, Kelly Alford, Kay Springer-Scott, Roy Burrow, Jeff Davis, Benjamin Warrington, Leslie Coston, Ruben Regalado, Max Rodriguez, Rissa Thomas, Kristin Dandy, Neil Lord, Julie Moody, Emily LeBlanc, Myrlinda Huff, Sean Chapman, Joel Goodwin, Mylynda Kendrick, Michelle Jefferson, Linda Thomas, and Allie Sparkman.
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