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News Briefs
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There was some confusion this week regarding the appointment process of A&P Commission members, so we asked City Attorney Kit Williams to help clear things up. Here’s what we found out.
The historic Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center celebrated their 90th anniversary in Fayetteville with a bell-ringing ceremony on the downtown square. Happy Birthday, you old conference center, you.
J.T. Wampler tried out Moose Drool Brown Ale for this week’s It’s All About The Beer column. Spoiler alert: He liked it.
Saturday events, March 17
Artist’s Laboratory Theatre
If you’ve never seen one of Artist’s Laboratory Theatre‘s Sheet Fort Experience shows, you’ll get a couple chances this weekend. ALT will construct a giant sheet fort inside Matt Miller Studios, and perform their “Found Fayetteville” show on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Walton Arts Center has the All-New Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers Friday night.
The third installment of Cool Shoes Fayetteville is happening at Rogue with Wolf-e-Wolf, Domewrekka, SpenceRx and resident Baby Armie. Just next door, Shortfuze is at Smoke & Barrel.
In softball news, the Razorbacks are taking on conference foe Tennessee in a three-game series at Bogle Park, this weekend. Also, the No. 4 ranked Hog baseball team opens conference play with Alabama at Baum Stadium.
Full Friday list:
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Gabby and Shay Mooney / Big Uns / Ocie
- Greenhouse Grille: Alex Lewis Jazz Duo
- Baum Stadium: Razorback Baseball- Arkansas Vs. Alabama
- OMNI Center: Goddess Festival
- GoodFolk: Steve Howell Trio
- Speakeasy: The Grippy Picks
- Matt Miller Studios: The Sheet Fort Experience: Found Fayetteville
- JJ’s Grill: Jim Mills
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Tiffany Christopher
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Ben Harris and Kate Knox / The Hightops
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Shortfuze
- Walton Arts Center: All-New Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers
- Rogue: Cool Shoes Fayetteville
- UARK Bowl: Palladium Salsa Night
Saturday events, March 17
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Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day, and there’s no shortage of excuses to wear your finest green clothing in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Public Library has McCafferty Irish Dancers Performing at 10:30 a.m.
There’s a St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled to begin at noon on Mountain Street, where it will make its way toward East Avenue and onto Dickson Street.
Later on, there’s a St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl on Dickson Street at 5:30 p.m. Dave Malm and Steve Kelsey (aka Paddy O’Grill) and Bill O’Sayle will perform Irish songs at Greenhouse Grille Saturday night.
In non-Irish entertainment news, Kudzu, Thunderlizards and Suzi Trash are at JR’s Lightbulb Club, and Nashvillians the Kopecky Family Band are at Smoke & Barrel with Conwayians Don’t Stop Please.
Also, Benjamin Del Shreve and his brother Randal Shreve are performing together at Rogue. They’re calling themselves The Brothers Shreve. Makes sense.
Full Saturday list:
- Fayetteville Public Library: McCafferty Irish Dancers Performance
- Dickson Street: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Baum Stadium: Razorback Baseball- Arkansas Vs. Alabama
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Suzuki Music School: Miho Oda Sakon Violin Studio Recital
- Dickson Street: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
- Arsaga’s on Crossover: Amanda Cramer
- Powerhouse Seafood: Steve Dimmitt
- UARK Bowl: Phunbags
- Matt Miller Studios: The Sheet Fort Experience: Found Fayetteville
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Kelly Road
- Rogue: The Brothers Shreve
- JJ’s Grill: Ouachita River Band
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: R.J. Mischo
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Hogtown Hot Club / Big Bluesy
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Kudzu / Thunderlizards / Suzi Trash
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Kopecky Family Band / Don’t Stop Please
Sunday events, March 18
Joy Kills Sorrow
Who’s playing the Fayetteville Roots Festival this year? We’ll know on Sunday night, where the lineup is revealed during a special event at Greenhouse Grille. Boston bands Joy Kills Sorrow and Lake Street Dive will perform along with local favorites (and festival organizers) 3 Penny Acre. The show starts at around 6 p.m.
Sunday Night Stand-up continues at UARK Bowl with Alex Ortiz. Tickets are $7, and the show starts at around 7 p.m.
There’s also a big show at Stone Pony, with The Word Alive, The Battle Within, Man Versus Malice and Bury Your Brother.
Full Sunday list:
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- Common Grounds: Jones & Leah
- Greenhouse Grille: Beth Stockdell
- Baum Stadium: Razorback Baseball- Arkansas Vs. Alabama
- Fayetteville Public Library: Let’s Talk About It: War and Freedom
- Greenhouse Grille: Fayetteville Roots Festival Party
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Bluegrass jam
- UARK Bowl: Sunday Night Stand-up – Alex Ortiz
- Stone Pony: The Word Alive / The Battle Within / Man Versus Malice / Bury Your Brother
Friday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Fayetteville Forward Economic Accountability Council * | Public Library, Henry Board Room |
Weekend Birthdays
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