Springfest adds 5K run to event festivities
The new Springfest 5K run/walk, organized by the folks behind the Hogeye Marathon, will begin at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the festival.
Section: Arts, Events & Life
Midtown Music Showcase seeking bands to play August festival
The event, formerly known as Eveyn cHills Fest, has been renamed the Midtown Music Showcase and will take place on August 17th in the parking lot at the shopping center.
Shawn James to celebrate new album ‘The Bear’ June 14-15
The concept album, titled “The Bear,” is the second in a planned three-album series that the band will release in 2013.
Eddie Money to perform at 9th annual Wingfest on Saturday, June 15
The 9th annual Wingfest is set for Saturday in the parking lot of the Northwest Arkansas Mall, and Mr. Money will be performing several of his hits at the event.
Walton Arts Center’s Art of Wine set for June 13-15
The event, featuring three days of wine dinners, tastings, and education events around the magical fermented grape, will take place at the Walton Arts Center June 13-15.
Water Liars return to Fayetteville on June 29 at Nightbird Books
If you’ve missed out on seeing Water Liars play live in Fayetteville, don’t worry. There’s still hope.
Coming near: Estelle, Maxwell, Trey Songz, Hezekiah Walker – June 14 in Bentonville
Grammy Award-winning artists Maxwell, Estelle, Trey Songz and Hezekiah Walker will headline “The Road to Essence” event, a free concert set for Friday, June 14 at Orchards Park in Bentonville.
Hot Club of Cowtown to perform at 324 Ballroom Tuesday
The band, known for their melodic brand of Western Swing music, will perform at at 324 Ballroom (behind Jose’s) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11.
Coming here: Queens of the Stone Age and Savages, Oct. 8 at the AMP
The band will stop in Fayetteville for a show on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion
Coming here: Gary Allan, July 12 at the AMP
Allan is touring in support of his ninth studio album which recently topped the Billboard chart, and includes the hit single “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).”
Reminder: First Thursday to feature art walk, music by The Pop Ups, Groovement
Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. tonight, with the opening of the outdoor art walk, a beer garden benefiting Pagnozzi Charities, food trucks, and more.
Coming here: Pokey LaFarge, June 22 at George’s
The musician, who’s known for his unique voice and original music steeped in traditional American blues, country, Western swing, is set to perform at George’s Majestic Lounge on Saturday, June 22.
TheatreSquared’s 2013 Arkansas New Play Festival set for June 14-16
The event, featuring staged reading of four new plays by professional playwrights, a showcase of ten-minute plays by Arkansas high school students, and the annual 24-Hour Play-Off competition, kicks off on Friday, June 14 at Nadine Baum Studios.
Coming here: Three Days Grace, Aug. 18 at the AMP
Canadian rock band Three Days Grace is coming to the venue for a show on Sunday, August 18 with special guest, Hinder.
Weekend Flyer: May 31 – June 2, 2013
Live music, events, birthdays, and more for the weekend of May 31 – June 2, 2013.
‘Humor for the Hotline’ comedy show benefit for Arkansas Crisis Center set for June 8
The event will feature comedy by local radio personality Ched “Ugly Uncle” Carpenter, comedian Eric Counts, and story teller Danny Atchely.
Kanrocksas music festival cancelled
The festival this week announced that the event has been cancelled “due to insufficient ticket sales” and that “there are no plans to reschedule the event at this time.”
UPDATE: Gulley Park concert with the Wheeler Brothers cancelled due to severe weather threat
Fayetteville Parks & Recreation officials say they are working with the booking agency for the band to schedule a make up date, and will make an announcement once that is in place.
Fayetteville Public Library kicks off summer reading club June 1 at
Fayetteville Public Library will kick off their summer reading program with a special event scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 1.
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