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Alex Ebert (left), frontman of the band Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, sings while sitting on the Main Stage Friday night during the 2012 Wakarusa Music Festival near Ozark, Arkansas.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
An estimated 20,000 fans showed up this year to watch more than 150 artists perform on five stages throughout the four-day Wakarusa Music Festival on Mulberry Mountain. Here are some photos of a few of those performers.
Speaking of Mulberry Mountain, festival lovers can begin looking forward to a lot more music headed that way this fall. The Harvest Festival lineup is out!
Speaking of live music, country superstar Miranda Lambert will headline the inaugural Taste of Country Festival on Aug. 17 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion.
Here are this week’s scheduled public meetings.
Monday Events
- JJ’s Grill: Isayah & Danger
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: The Matt Jenkins Group
- The Perk: Open acoustic jam
- Pesto Cafe: Darren Ray
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Darren Ray
- Fayetteville Public Library: BookTalk @ Night
- GoodFolk: Chuck Brodsky
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Wakarusa Post-Party
Monday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:45 p.m. | Board of Adjustments * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board * | Walker Park, Pavilion |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting * | St. James Missionary Baptist Church |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Monday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Actor Bruce Dern is 76, singer Al B. Sure! is 44, actor Scott Wolf is 44, comedian Horatio Sanz is 43, actor Noah Wyle (ER) is 41, actor Russell Brand is 37 and actress Angelina Jolie is 37.
