News Briefs
A crew with Environmental Design works to transplant a River Birch tree at the site of the upcoming 555 Maple complex on Wednesday. The tree moving company was contracted by Fayetteville’s McClelland Consulting Engineers Inc. to permanently relocate three trees to the north end of the construction site near Maple Street.
Photo: Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer
Now that city officials have narrowed their preferred locations for a planned downtown parking deck, it’s time for Walton Arts Center officials to weigh in.
Officials are planning a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the city’s first modern roundabout, a long-planned project set to be constructed near Washington Regional Medical center in north Fayetteville.
Fayetteville police announced another series of directed traffic enforcements at select intersections around town. The first round begins today.
Need a new motorcycle? Former Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino’s wrecked Harley Davidson was recently listed in an online auction.
Thursday Events
Wilco
Wilco is in town tonight for a show at the Arkansas Music Pavilion. The band was last here in 2006 and is currently touring in support of their latest album, “The Whole Love.”
Philadelphia’s Purling Hiss will open the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $44 and are available by calling 443-5600 or online at waltonartscenter.org.
Full list:
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Terra Tots Natural Parenting: Bicycle Benefits Carrot Mob Ride
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Left of Center
- JJ’s Grill: Jeff Fox
- Kingfish: Jeff Kearney
- Jammin’ Java: Acoustic jam
- Pesto Cafe: Full House
- UA Global Campus: Honk! The Family Musical!
- Foghorn’s on College: Ben Coulter
- Jose’s: Joe Giles & The Home Wreckers
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Grady Matthews Duo
- UARK Bowl: Stand-up Open Mic
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Dave Bright
- Rogue: The Traveling Wheelberings
- AMP: Wilco / Purling Hiss
- Dickson Street Pub: NWA Singer Songwriter Showcase
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Carter Sampson
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Archbuilders / Eyes of Iron / Heemeyer
- West End: Groove Connection
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Inclusion Group | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Airport Board * | Drake Field, Conference Room |
| 4:00 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Environmental Action Committee * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Creative Economy Group | New Design School |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Thursday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer Bono of U2 is 52, rapper Young MC is 45, actor Erik Palladino is 44, actor Todd Lowe is 40, actor Kenan Thompson is 34, actress Odette Annable is 27, and actress Lauren Potter is 22.
