Weekend Flyer: Joe Martin Stage Race, FreshGrass, Here Come the Mummies, and more
Live music, events, festivals, and more happening in and around Fayetteville this weekend.
FLYER GUIDE: How to watch the 2022 Joe Martin Stage Race
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Williams facing tough choice for future
Williams will soon face the decision whether to take his chances and turn pro after a solid sophomore season or to come back to the UA for his junior year.
Diamond Hogs top Crimson Tide in series opener, keep pace with Aggies
The Hogs and Aggies are tied for the Western Division lead with two games to play.
Review: Rescue Rangers revival surprises as an entertaining buddy comedy
The highly entertaining romp blends satire with a conventional action-movie plot for a concoction that goes down just as smooth for adults as it does for kids.
Fayetteville Public Library to host summer reading kick off event June 4
Fayetteville Public Library will celebrate the beginning of their summer reading club with their annual kickoff party from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4.
AD: Cody Jinks Makes First Appearance at Walmart AMP Friday, May 27
Don’t miss your chance to see MusicRow’s 2020 Independent Artist of The Year, Cody Jinks when he performs live at the Walmart AMP in Rogers on Friday, May 27
Council approves contract for work on Archibald Yell Boulevard
The project includes a total overhaul of a confusing, five-way intersection near downtown Fayetteville.
Mural work continues near downtown Fayetteville
Work on one new mural is complete, while another is still being painted near downtown Fayetteville.
Free community shredding event to benefit Best Buddies International
Donations will be accepted to benefit Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
FLYER GUIDE: How to watch the 2022 Joe Martin Stage Race
The annual event enters its 45th year this week with hundreds of athletes from dozens of countries registered to participate.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 1,496 over last 7 days
This week’s count averages to about 213 new cases per day in the state, up from from 194 the previous week.
New businesses and grand openings: curated
Get to know new women’s clothing and accessories store, curated, now open in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville City Council recap: May 17, 2022
Two extensions of the city’s sewer system, a contract for improvements to Archibald Yell Boulevard, and four rezoning requests.
Flipoff Pirates to celebrate new album release May 21 at George’s
The band has been working on the album on and off for the better part of a decade, and they’re excited to bring it to life at their release show, set for Saturday, May 21 at George’s Majestic Lounge.
Full schedule for FreshGrass festival released
The second ever FreshGrass festival is set to take place at the Momentary contemporary art space in Bentonville this weekend, May 20-21, and the full stage schedule for the event was released last week.
University of Arkansas nears deal for return of Coca-Cola
The new contract with Coca-Cola will cover a 10-year period and will take effect July 1.
Fayetteville makes top 10 list of best places to live for seventh year in a row
Fayetteville continues its streak of being ranked within the top 10 best places to live in the country.
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