Judging by the enormous list of items on the calendar this week, it appears as though the dog days of summer are coming to a close.
Not the hot weather, mind you. There’s really no end in sight for that. (Don’t even look at next week’s forecast. Trust me.)
As far as the slow part of the year where there is less happening around town due to the fact that all of the students are gone, and lots of other people are hanging out on the beach somewhere, that part looks to be over.
Just look at that list down there. I didn’t count, but it looks like there are a million things on it. Choose wisely.
Friday
Remember yesterday when we told you about the 3rd Annual Fayetteville Reunion? Well that kicks off during happy hour at George’s Friday night. FOS Project is playing the early show, and No Control (in the lounge) and Tragikly White (in the garden) will the late shows.
How about some local rock and roll? The Plaid Jackets, Well Well Well and Brothel Sprouts are at Smoke & Barrel.
I’ve got good news, and bad news. The good news is that Hardaway has a new recording called “Snapback Season,” and the first 300 people at Rogue Friday night will be able to get their hands on it early. The bad news is that it will be Hardaway’s last performance in town before he relocates to NYC this fall.
Wanna see some Shakespeare in the park this weekend for free? Arts Live Theatre is presenting their version of Hamlet – Zombie Killer Of Denmark at the Wilson Park Castle at 7 p.m. Later on (around dark) you could catch The Goonies at the Wilson Park Pool.
There’s a big country music show at the AMP with up-and-coming country music men Chris Young, and Colt Ford. I think Colt Ford is a country rapper.
Saturday
If you were hoping to go to WordCamp Fayetteville on the UA Campus, I hope you already got tickets, because all 175 of them sold out this week. If you don’t know what WordPress is, however, don’t stress too much about it.
You don’t even need tickets to the Farmers’ Market, which is awesome, because it happens to rule. The veggies should be flowing like wine on the Fayetteville square.
If you have a kid, or just like kids music, maybe you want to head down to the Walton Arts Center for one of the Imagination Movers shows on Saturday?
George’s is hosting the 6th Annual Jerry Garcia Bday Jam Saturday night with Mountain of Venus, Jeff Sipe (Leftover Salmon, Aquarium Rescue Unit) and friends.
The last ever Christmas Fuller Project show is happening at Mama Carmen’s Espresso Cafe Saturday night. It’s also a CD release for their (final?) record, Roman Candle Wars.
Sunday
There’s a benefit for long-time George’s and Jose’s door man Neill Williamson Sunday night at George’s. Neill suffers from cerebral palsy and Lou Gehrig’s disease, and the Fayetteville community is chipping in to help him with some medical/living expenses. Local (and regional) all-star band The Red Barn Ramblers are playing, and a $5 donation gets you in the door. Here’s some more info.
There’s way more below (see?), feel free to add anything we missed in the comments, and feel free to do a rain-dance, and or sweater-weather dance if you know how to do one at some point over the weekend. Party.
Happy Birthday!
Locals: Joyce Robertson, Diane Scott, Diana Wallace Moore, Gina Berquist, Greg Zilioli, Kim Stewart, Joyce Walker Robertson, D’lorah Hughes, Leonel Alvarado Jr, Robin Wright Points, Solange Martinez, and Leah Pierson.
Others: Musician Geddy Lee (Rush) is 58, singer Martina McBride is 45 and producer Danger Mouse is 34. Also, poet Stanley Kunitz (1905-2006) and journalist Peter Jennings (1938-2005).
- Friday, July 29
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Dark Water Hymnal / The Fucktards
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Third Annual Fayetteville Reunion
- Greenhouse Grille: Walter Savage & Claudia Burson
- Savor: Teddy & Jody
- George’s Majestic Lounge: FOS Project / Tragikly White / No Control
- La Huerta – Crossover: Darren Ray
- Wilson Park: Dive-In movie: The Goonies
- Wilson Park: Hamlet – Zombie Killer Of Denmark
- Hooters: Jed Clampit
- AMP: Chris Young / Colt Ford
- Foghorn’s on College: Tiffany Christopher
- Jose’s: Cassette
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Plaid Jackets / Well Well Well / Brothel Sprouts
- The Wine Cellar: Clint Scrivner
- ROTC Grill: Lil Wheel
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Catfish Jackson
- West End: Barrett Baber
- Rowdy Beaver Den: The Blues Dudes
- JJ’s Grill: Daryll Brooks
- Kingfish: Kevin Bennoch
- Rogue Pizza Co.: Snapback Season Release Party hosted by Hardaway
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Karaoke
- Fix Ultralounge: Daniel Rockwell
- Saturday, July 30
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Rough Draftz / Acid Of The East
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Lewis Soccer Complex: Road Bike Ride
- UA Campus: WordCamp Fayetteville
- Jammin’ Java: Mike and Maliah
- Fayetteville Public Library: Anoush Dance Troupe
- Ozark Natural Foods: “Practical Solutions to Relocate, Downsize, or Simplify Your Life.”
- Walton Arts Center: Imagination Movers
- Wilson Park: Third Annual Fayetteville Reunion picnic
- Mama Carmen’s Espresso Cafe: Christmas Fuller Project final show
- Fayetteville Public Library: Washington County Historical Dancers
- Savor: Miles Ralston
- Nibbles Academy of Cooking: Justin Leflar
- Rogue Pizza Co.: The Original Eoff Brothers Band
- Gulley Park: Hamlet – Zombie Killer Of Denmark
- Foghorn’s on College: Will Brand
- Jose’s: Durham
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Matt Smith Group
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Jeff Kearney
- George’s Majestic Lounge: 6th Annual Jerry Garcia Bday Jam
- JJ’s Grill: City Limits
- Kingfish: Jim Goza
- Fix Ultralounge: Daniel Rockwell
- Sunday, July 31
- Greenhouse Grille: Tin Pan Alley Cats
- Common Grounds: Jones n Leah
- Terra Studios: Tom Nolan
- Walton Arts Center: Imagination Movers
- Fayetteville Public Library: Tent #8: An Investigation of the Girl Scout Murders & The Trial of Gene Leroy Hart
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Benefit for Neill Williamson
