News Briefs
Map of the proposed artscape project on School Avenue
City officials have just put the finishing touches on an application to receive a $200,000 grant to support the design phase of a streetscape project that includes ecologically-themed public art and low-impact development stormwater facilities on School Avenue.
Walton Arts Center officials will have to wait at least another month for a decision on a plan that would help fund an expansion of the arts center’s Dickson Street facility.
Dig In! Food & Farming Festival is set to return to Fayetteville for a third year.
Bold. Deep. Ravishing. These are just a few of the words that critics have used to describe Stephen Karam’s award winning comedy “Sons of the Prophet,” set to open at TheatreSquared this week.
Wednesday Events
- 1 p.m. Crystal Bridges Museum: Art Book Club – The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris
- 6 p.m. Greenhouse Grille: Johann Wagner
- 6 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Jeff Fox
- 6 p.m. Z330: Effron White / Brick Fields Band
- 6 p.m. Nibbles: Jed Clampit
- 7 p.m. UA Student Union: Poetry Slam with Lauren Zuniga
- 8 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Tavern Trivia
- 9 p.m. Rogue: Dj Cudcareles
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Lotus / Moon Hooch
- 10 p.m. Fix Ultralounge: FIX Wednesdays w/ Blackadder & Baby Armie
Wednesday Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Technical Plat Review (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force | Wash. Co. Sheriff’s Office |
| 3:00 p.m. | Urban Forestry Advisory Board | Mt. Sequoyah Woods, Williams Drive |
| 3:00 p.m. | Town and Gown Advisory Committee Subcommittee “C” | Fayetteville Public Library, Adult Study Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Arts Council * | City Hall, Room 111 |
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* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
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Others: Actress Kim Novak is 80, talk-show host Jerry Springer is 69, singer Peter Gabriel is 63, fitness guru Denise Austin is 56, singer, spoken-word artist and radio personality Henry Rollins is 52, singer Leslie Feist is 37 and actress Mena Suvari is 34.
