Daily Flyer: Tuesday, June 17, 2014

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Local news

Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff

Participants in the 2014 NWA Pride Parade marched along Dickson Street before gathering in the Walton Arts Center parking lot for a brief rally Saturday morning in Fayetteville. Here are some photos.

Tonight’s City Council meeting includes a discussion on proposed governance changes for the Walton Arts Center’s board.

Other public meetings this week include a Technical Plat Review, a meeting of the Telecommunications Board, and more.

Fayetteville street band Farmer & The Markets is one of the city’s many treasures. Here’s our recent profile, including some videos of their performances on the square.

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The Greenhouse Grille food trailer is now parked at the new Shulertown food truck court on Dickson Street.

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UA news

The University of Arkansas Honors College has awarded Bodenhamer Fellowships to six top incoming freshmen.

The UA is currently running studies using student participants. If eligible, students will be paid $10 per hour. Studies typically are 1 to 1.5 hours.

 

Tuesday Events

7 a.m.  Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Ashley McBryde
6 p.m.  Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Moonflowers & Mojitos
7 p.m.  Pesto Cafe: Jed Clampit
7 p.m.  OMNI Center: Community Radio open house mixer
7:30 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: Spank! Harder
7 p.m.  Maxine’s Tap Room: Roe Family Singers / Allison and Willi
9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: James McMurtry / Shawn James
9 p.m.  The Nines: Poetry Orgy at The Nines
10 p.m.  The Stolen Glass: Jody’s Living Room open mic

Tuesday Meetings

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2 p.m.Bid Opening: Bid 14-32, Mobile Data Terminals/td>

City Hall, Room 326
5:30 p.m.City Council Meeting ** (agenda)City Hall, Room 219

Tuesday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Ray Niblock, Shane Barnes, Misty Stephens, Marda Hatcher, John Cummings, Rob Shertzer, Steve Fugate, Molly Putman and Jennifer Lowrey.
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Others: Singer Barry Manilow is 71, comedian Joe Piscopo is 63, actor Thomas Haden Church is 54, actor Greg Kinnear is 51, actress Kami Cotler is 49, actor Jason Patric is 48, actor-comedian Will Forte is 44, actor-rapper Herculeez is 31, and rapper Kendrick Lamar is 27.