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News Briefs
Fayetteville police announced the second in a series of directed traffic enforcements at select areas around town. Officers will monitor traffic on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Hill Avenue and One Mile Road.
Resident beer expert J.T. Wampler reviewed Ichtegem’s Grand Cru from Brouwerij Strubbe in his latest installment of “It’s All About The Beer.”
Musician-turned-actor Justin Timberlake is in Fayetteville to emcee the Walmart shareholders meeting at Bud Walton Arena Friday.
It’s a big night at Wakarusa. Main Stage highlights on Friday include Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Avett Brothers and Girl Talk. Here’s the full Friday night schedule.
Friday events, June 1
The Wilson Park pool opens at 4 p.m. today. Admission is free for opening night Friday night. The dive in movie originally set for tonight has been rescheduled for June 8, however, due to “unseasonably cold weather.”
There’s a big old country music show at The AMP Friday night with Luke Bryan, Craig Campbell, and Chance Neal. Wear your boots.
Smoke & Barrel Tavern is hosting Hot Springs-based burlesque troupe, Foul Play Cabaret Friday night, with awesome Hot Springs band, the Holy Shakes. The Holy Shakes will be celebrating the release of their new album, “Feast or Famine.” Tickets are $10 at the door.
George’s Majestic Lounge has a happy hour show with guitar-slinger Jimmy Thackery, and harmonica-slinger RJ Mischo.
Full Friday list:
- Mulberry Mountain (Ozark, AR): Wakarusa 2012
- Kingfish: Awesome Hawk Fight
- Greenhouse Grille: Allie Lauren
- Jose’s: Ransom
- Foghorn’s on College: Jon Knox
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Mo Brothers
- Wilson Park: Dive-In Movie: The Muppets
- Hooters: Left of Center
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Jimmy Thackery / RJ Mischo
- AMP: Luke Bryan / Craig Campbell / Chance Neal
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Holy Shakes / Foul Play Cabaret
- The Wine Cellar: Marshall Wallace
- JJ’s Grill: Darryl Brooks &Taken
- UARK Bowl: Calle Soul
Saturday events, June 2
The produce selection at the Farmers’ Market on the Fayetteville Square is getting larger each week. Everyone you know is gonna be down there, too.
Eureka Springs-based Fossils of Ancient Robots are back at Smoke & Barrel Tavern Saturday night, and Kingfish has a free show with Toe Funk Jam Band.
Full Saturday list:
- Mulberry Mountain (Ozark, AR): Wakarusa 2012
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Kingfish: Toe Funk Jam Band
- Walton Arts Center: Williams Center: CELEBRATE! 40 Years of Dance!
- Jose’s: One Night Stand
- Foghorn’s on College: Effron White
- Nightbird Books: Western Fiction book signings
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Kelly Road
- JJ’s Grill: Jason Strode
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Fossils of Ancient Robots
Sunday events, June 3
Sunday is a good day for free music. Guitarist Pat Pathoumthong will play at Greenhouse Grille during brunch from around 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Singer/songwriter Effron White is at Terra Studios from 1-4 p.m., and The Fayetteville Public Library’s Mountain Street Stage Music Series kicks off at 2 p.m. with old-time fiddle music by Jonathan Trawick and Friends.
Full Sunday list:
- Mulberry Mountain (Ozark, AR): Wakarusa 2012
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Farmers’ Market
- Greenhouse Grille: Pat Pathoumthong
- Terra Studios: Effron White
- Fayetteville Public Library: Jonathan Trawick and Friends
Public Meetings
Time | Meeting | Location |
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8:00 a.m. | Fayetteville Forward Green Economy Group | Chamber of Commerce, Room 111 |
10:00 a.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 12-43, Construction – HWY 16 Water & Sewer Improvements | City Hall, Room 326 |
Weekend Birthdays
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