Weekend Flyer: Sept. 12-14, 2014

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Friday events, Sept. 12

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Easily the funkiest show in Fayetteville this weekend is happening at George’s Majestic Lounge on Friday night. It’s the Fayetteville Funk Fest, featuring locals 1 Oz. Jig, Groovement, and the Fayetteville Funk Ensemble, Hollow Valley Funk (Fort Smith), and Crescent City Combo (Eureka Springs). Tickets are $10 at the door.

Comedians of NWA have a show on Friday as well, with funny man Mike Smith set to perform at 8 p.m. at Mermaids.

Smoke & Barrel Tavern has bluesman Toney Rocks, Dumptruck Boyz, Ghost Hollers and Yokahoma Drifters are at JR’s, and Cutty Rye is at Ryleighs.

Theatre-wise, TheatreSquared’s One Man, Two Guvnors is playing through the weekend at Nadine Baum Studios.

Full list:

12 p.m.  Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center: Vintage Market Days
3 p.m.  Cobblestone Farm: Cobblestone Farm Harvest Party
6 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Uncrowned Kings / Strange Derangers
6 p.m.  Greenhouse Grille: Matt Smith Jazz
6:30 p.m  Mermaids: Comedian Mike Smith
7 p.m.  Foghorn’s on Green Acres: Amanda Rey
7 p.m.  Jose’s Southwest Grill: Dawn Cate & The Rhythm Kings
7 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Cutthroat Trout
7 p.m.  Crystal Bridges Museum: Spotlight Lecture
7:30 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors
9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Fayetteville Funk Fest
8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Mike & Grady
8:30 p.m.  Kingfish: Earl & Them
9 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Toney Rocks
9 p.m.  JR’s Lightbulb Club: Dumptruck Boyz / Ghost Hollers /Yokahoma Drifters
10 p.m.  Ryleigh’s: Cutty Rye

Saturday events, Sept. 13

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There’s something called NWA Mountain Bike Fest happening at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday. We don’t have a ton of info about it, but it sounds awesome.

Also during the day on Saturday, the second annual Midtown Music Showcase is happening in the parking lot at Evelyn Hills. The event will include music by The Irie Lions and National Park Radio, a dunking booth, and other family-friendly activities from noon until 5 p.m.

If you like laughing, the place to be on Saturday night is the Dickson Theatre, where Phunbags Comedy Improv will perform.

George’s has a big show on Saturday night, with locals Airplanes and Comfortable Brother, and Canopy Climbers from Little Rock.

There’s a rock show at Ryleigh’s with Animal Noise, Dead Indian, and Buffalo Hustle, and JR’s has a big hip hop show with Shinobi Clique, Wordplay TJay and Bloka.


Full list:

7 a.m.  Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
7:30 a.m.  Devil’s Den State Park: NWA Mountain Bike Championships
8 a.m.  Winslow Public Library: Winslow Half Marathon & 5K Run
9 a.m.  Jammin’ Java: Emily Kaitz
9 a.m.  Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center: Vintage Market Days
10:30 a.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Sing-a-long with Troy Schremmer
12 p.m.  Crystal Bridges Museum: Drop-In Art Making
2 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors
3 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: University of Arkansas Cello Masterclass
4 p.m.  Tri Cycle Farms: Annual Pesto Fest
6 p.m.  The Shed: Feel It In My Bones: Work by Ashley Cane
7 p.m.  Fresco Cafe & Pub: Garrett Jones Trio
7:30 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors
8 p.m.  Dickson Theater: Phunbags September Improv Show
8:30 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Dead Strangs
9 p.m.  Ryleigh’s: Animal Noise / Dead Indian / Buffalo Hustle
9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Airplanes / Comfortable Brother / Canopy Climbers
9 p.m.  JR’s Lightbulb Club: Shinobi Clique / Wordplay TJay / Bloka

Sunday events, Sept. 14

Maxine’s Sunday Service this week could get interesting. It’s their popular storytelling open mic, Speak For Yourself with folks telling stories about things that happen after midnight. Could get weird.


Full list:

9 a.m.  Jefferson Center: Sunday Farmers’ Market
11 a.m.  Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center: Vintage Market Days
11 a.m.  Emelia’s Kitchen: Live jazz
1 p.m.  Terra Studios: Song circles
2 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors
2 p.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Local author Kymberley Cook
3 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Faculty Recital: Moon-Sook Park, soprano, with guest performers
7 p.m.  Maxine’s Tap Room: Speak for Yourself: After Midnight
7:30 p.m.  Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared: One Man, Two Guvnors

Friday Public Meetings

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Weekend Birthdays

Friday: Chad Maupin, Misty Nouzovsky, Pat Fitzgerald Lindroth, Nathan A. Bates, Bettina Vanderpool, Katie Kirk, Kirk Lanier and Jessica Egolf.

Saturday: TJ Carpenter, Joanna Pollock, Jodi Stengle, Kimle Nguyen and Kara Kennel.

Sunday: Merl Ito, Hannah Withers, Beth Spencer, Karen Vargo, Jim House, Angie Savage, Gloria McIntosh, Ed McCawley, John O’Connell, Donna Musarra, Richard Burnett, Travis Smith and Crystal Pitts.

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