News Briefs
Fayetteville Underground artist William Mayes Flanagan prepares for the collective’s soft opening set to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday night at the Fayetteville Underground’s new location at 101 W. Mountain St. on the southwest corner of the downtown square.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Officials with Harps Food Stores are seeking retail beer and small farm winery permits for locations on Garland Avenue, Colorado Drive, and North College Avenue in Fayetteville.
Ryan Abshire, a 23-year-old small business owner and Dickson Street bartender, said he plans to challenge Matthew Petty for the Ward 2, Position 2 City Council seat in the Nov. 6 general election.
Old Wire Road will be closed on the east side of Crossover Road through Friday, Aug. 10 to allow for the removal of the existing bridge and the installation of a new drainage structure.
Five bands that play their own unique versions of music from classic video games will perform during a show called “Level Up” on Friday, Aug. 10 at Smoke & Barrel Tavern.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Fayetteville Square: First Thursday
- Fayetteville Underground: Fayetteville Underground soft opening
- Fayetteville Public Library: Surf De Soliel
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Tim Paul
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Michael Tisdale and the Union
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Jose’s: Left of Center
- Rogue: Keith Nicholson
- Foghorn’s on College: Ben Coulter
- Herman’s Ribhouse: Effron White
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Jon Shorter Band / Se7en Sharp
- Jammin’ Java: Acoustic jam
- Powerhouse Seafood: LaFuSo
- The Lightbulb Club: Solo Cup & Old School Hip Hop with DJ Clunk
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Tiffany Christopher
- Kingfish: Dave Bright & Isayah Warford
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Jeff Kearney
- UARK Bowl: Stand-up open mic comedy
- Fix Ultralounge: FIX Thursdays w/ DJ RICK
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 p.m. | Partners for Better Housing | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Thursday Birthdays
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Others: Actor Peter O’Toole is 80, keyboardist Garth Hudson of The Band is 75, director Wes Craven is 73, actor Butch Patrick is 59, actress Victoria Jackson is 53, director-actor Kevin Smith is 42 and actress Hallie Eisenberg is 20.
