Weekend Flyer: April 5-7

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Friday Events, April 5

James “Super Chikan” Johnson

The 11th annual Blues in the Natural State begins Friday night, and there are performances by local, regional, and national acts scheduled at Smoke & Barrel, George’s and Rogue. We posted the full festival schedule yesterday. Check it out.

Full list:

6 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Frecso’s Jazz Trio
7 p.m.  Greenhouse Grille: Alex Lewis Jazz
6 p.m.  Rogue: BNS: North Texas Allstars / Mark ‘Muleman’ Massey
6 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: BNS: Ed Bowman & Cruize Brothers / Joe Pitts Band / Leah & the Mojo Doctors
6 p.m.  Pratt Place Inn & Barn: Democrats Rock 2013
7:30 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: UA Trumpet Ensemble
7 p.m.  Chancellor Hotel: The Claudia Burson Trio
7 p.m.  Jose’s: West St. Blues
8 p.m.  Kingfish: Jeff Horton Band
8 p.m.  Dickson Street Pub: Jeff Kearney
8 p.m.  Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Duty Free
8:30 p.m  George’s Majestic Lounge: BNS: Chris Cameron Band / Sonny Moorman Band / James Johnson
8 p.m.  UARK Bowl: UARK Bowl Comedy Club – Scott Long
8 p.m.  Speakeasy: Derek & Rick
8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: David Bright Band
9:30 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Brandi Hamilton & Soul Element

Saturday Events, April 6

Farmer & the Markets

The 40th annual Fayetteville Farmers’ Marketopens on Saturday at 7 a.m. on the Fayetteville square. Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan will preside over an opening day ceremony on Town Center Plaza at 9 a.m. The new Saturday market at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks also opens at 7 a.m.

Full list:

7 a.m.  Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
9 a.m.  Farmington High School: Project Graduation Spring Craft Fair
10 a.m.  Walton Arts Center: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
10:30 a.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Reading with the Razorbacks
10 a.m.  Washington County Fairgrounds: Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks
1 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Various recitals
1:30 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: BNS: Lucious Spiller / RJ Mischo / Ray Bonneville
2:30 p.m.  Rogue: BNS: Jeff Carey Life Celebration / The Got Blues Band
3 p.m.  Kingfish: BNS: Brick Fields Duo / Buddy Shute / David Kimbrough Jr.
3:30 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: BNS: Sarah Hughes / Earl & Them / Mississippi Fever
4 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
4:30 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: BNS: Jigsaw Mud / Ocie & The Heartstrings / Lucious Spiller
6:30 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Morty & Mendy Mortenson
7 p.m.  Jose’s: E and the Boys
8 p.m.  Kingfish: Western Fling
8 p.m.  Dickson Street Pub: Love & Money
8 p.m.  Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Mr Blue
8 p.m.  The Stolen Glass: Adams Collins
8 p.m.  Billy’s Grill: Chris Shelby
8 p.m.  Nightbird Books: Speak for Yourself
8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Wes & Karl

Sunday Events, April 7

Full list:

10 a.m.  Washington County Fairgrounds: Renaissance and Fantasy Faire of the Ozarks
11 a.m.  Common Grounds: DJ Soulfree
11 a.m.  Greenhouse Grille: Pat Pathoumthong
11 a.m.  Emelia’s Kitchen: Live jazz
1 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Various recitals
1 p.m.  Terra Studios: The Slow Towne Serenaders
3:30 p.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: FPL City Wide Public Session
8 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Bob Schneider

Friday Public Meetings

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Weekend Birthdays

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