Daily Flyer: Thursday, May 15, 2014

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Local news

One of Fayetteville’s most highly anticipated events of the year is this Sunday. Here’s our guide to all the fun at the Block Street Block Party.

There’s a community trail ride to a local brewery this evening after the mayor’s Bike To Work proclamation on the square.

The Artist’s Laboratory Theatre company will hold a fundraiser this weekend to help put on a new show in Fayetteville.

City officials will host a series of events this summer designed to introduce residents to trails they might not know about in Fayetteville. The first tour is this weekend.

Sponsor news

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Rooftop Revival, featuring DJs Purp Loder and m.bolez is every Thursday night at 21st Amendment.

Buster Belly’s has an awesome patio, and $2.50 well drinks and domestic bottles every Thursday night.

Check out the new Hex Icon iPhone wallets at The Independent on the Fayetteville square.

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Sports

The Arkansas baseball team set a new home attendance record this season with an average of 8,235 fans per game.

Former Razorback defensive end Chris Smith was featured on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ website yesterday as the team posted its Rookie Premiere.

 

Thursday Events

7 a.m.  Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
5 p.m.  Fossil Cove Brewing Co.: Aura Paintings Reception
6 p.m.  Ozark Natural Foods: Gluten-Free Flours Class
6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Jonathon Dooly
7 p.m.  Foghorn’s on Green Acres: Darren Ray
7 p.m.  Jose’s: Diana and the Heartbeats
7 p.m.  Walton Arts Center: The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer
7 p.m.  Mojo’s Pints & Pies: The Vine Brothers
7 p.m.  Speakeasy: Comedy open mic night
7:30 p.m.  Powerhouse Seafood: Ultra Suede
7:30 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival
7 p.m.  The Stolen Glass: Dorydrive
8 p.m.  Kingfish: Benjamin Del Shreve
9 p.m.  21st Amendment: Rooftop Revival
9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Josh Jennings Band
10 p.m.  Club Push: The Beat
10 p.m.  Fix Ultralounge: JFrey and DJ Nominal

Thursday Meetings

TimeMeetingLocation
9 a.m.Subdivision Committee * (agenda)City Hall, Room 326
1 p.m.Keep Fayetteville BeautifulCity Hall, Room 326
1:30 p.m.Airport Board *Airport Conference Room
5:30 p.m.Telecommunications Board *City Hall, Room 326
6:30 p.m.Southeast Fayetteville Community CenterYvonne Richardson Center

Thursday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Susan Stover, Scott Hale, Meredith Perkins, Steve Caraway, Anita Sowell-Dickey, Amanda Hallam, Stephanie Truitt, Maudie Schmitt, Ben Buonaiuto, Richard Drake, Geoff McCally and Kolin Blakely.
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Others:: Country singer K.T. Oslin is 72, musician Brian Eno is 66, sports TV and radio host Dan Patrick is 58, rapper Melle Mel is 53, actor David Krumholtz is 36, actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler is 33 and actress Alexandra Breckenridge is 32.