Daily Flyer: Monday, Jan. 13, 2014

Local news

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The green glow over Fayetteville last week wasn’t the Northern lights or a solar flare.

Fayetteville High School students will hold the 16th annual Homeless Vigil tonight.

The Flaming Lips and Bassnectar were added to the Wakarusa 2014 lineup on Thursday.

This week’s list of public meetings includes A&P Commission, Planning Commission and more.

There’s a brand new group fitness boutique called Bend Studios on Joyce Boulevard.

Sports

The Razorback basketball team is looking at a possible 0-5 SEC start this season. The Hogs lost to Texas A&M and Florida, and now face No. 14 Kentucky before heading back on the road for two games in a row.

The Arkansas women’s basketball team is now 1-3 in conference play after a 54-50 loss to Mississippi State yesterday.

On a positive note, the No. 11-ranked Arkansas gymnastics team dominated their season-opening meet on Friday.

 

Monday Events

6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Vikki Cunningham
7 p.m.  The Perk: Open acoustic jam
9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Skeleton Witch / Vore / Charnal

Monday Meetings

TimeMeetingLocation
2 p.m. Advertising and Promotion Commission * (agenda)Town Center
5:30 p.m.Parks and Recreation Advisory Board *City Hall, Room 111
5:30 p.m.Planning Commission * (agenda)City Hall, Room 219

Monday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Bret Bielema, Rob Denning, Angel Summers, Kyle Fulbright, Lynn Adler, Amanda Whelchel-Harris, Joseph Spears, Carlee Brown, Nikki Epperson, Greg Parker, Will Holt and Aaron Holmes.
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Others: Comedian Rip Taylor is 80, actor Richard Moll is 71, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfuss is 53, singer Graham “Suggs” McPherson of Madness is 53, country singer Trace Adkins is 52, actor Patrick Dempsey is 48, actress Traci Bingham is 46, actress Nicole Eggert is 42, actor Orlando Bloom is 37 and actor Liam Hemsworth is 24.