With preliminary work now complete, construction is set to soon begin on the Garland Avenue widening project.
Month: February 2013
Jersey Boys, The Wizard of Oz, Chicago, and more coming to Walton Arts Center’s 2013-14 Broadway Series
Walton Arts Center officials unexpectedly released their 2013-14 Broadway season, featuring the hit musicals Jersey Boys, Chicago, I Love Lucy, The Wizard of Oz, and White Christmas.
Artist Spotlight: ‘Sons of the Prophet’ actress Kathleen M. Darcy
Todd Taylor, a third-year University of Arkansas MFA playwright, recently caught up with Kathleen M. Darcy, who plays “Gloria” in the play, for an interview
Artist to exhibit condom dresses at UA beginning March 12
The dresses are part of an art exhibit called “Dress Up Against AIDS” by Brazilian artist Adriana Bertina, and will be on display through March 29 at Ann Kittrell Art Gallery.
Daily Flyer: Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
News, events, meetings and more for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.
First Thursday Fayetteville expands for 2013, new season begins March 7
Now that First Thursday Fayetteville has grown to include the entire downtown square, it’s time to start taking advantage of all that extra space.
TEDx Fayetteville event planned for March 27 at Walton Arts Center
TEDx Fayetteville is set for Wednesday, March 27 at Walton Arts Center, and will feature 10 local speakers include KUAF news director Kyle Kellams, University of Arkansas Vice Provost for Distance Education Javier Reyes, Tri Cycle Farms founder Don Bennet, and others with “ideas worth spreading.”
Red Barn Ramblers to play Neill Williamson benefit March 8 at George’s
A musical super group will come together for an evening next weekend to help out one of Dickson Street’s most recognizable faces.
Fayetteville Springfest to return on May 4, 2013
After 29 years of live music, street vendors, and bed races on Dickson Street, it appears that Springfest just needed a year off to rest.
Daily Flyer: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
News, events, meetings and more for Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.
Petty and Marsh propose plan for Tyson Mexican Original plant sale proceeds
Two City Council members want to make sure proceeds from the recent sale of the former Tyson Mexican Original plant are put back into the surrounding southeast Fayetteville community.
Over 5 miles of sidewalk improvements proposed this year, 15 more in 2014
The city’s Transportation Division has plans for over five miles of sidewalk work in 2013.
‘Valley Inn’ filmmakers plan fundraiser Thursday at UARK Bowl
A group of folks hoping to shoot a movie called Valley Inn in Northwest Arkansas this summer will hold a crowd-funding kick off event on Thursday, Feb. 28 at UARK Bowl.
Center to present painting to former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson
The painting, commissioned by the center’s board of directors, was created by central Arkansas artist Ann Downs. After the ceremony, it will remain on display at the center.
PHOTOS: Third round of new banners hits Dickson Street and School Avenue
The new series advertises various local attractions and institutions including Fayetteville’s trails, three museums, a local garden and an art gallery.