Weekend Flyer: Parker McCollum, Hairspray, Square to Square, Arkansas Pottery Festival, and more
Live music, performances, community events, and more happening in and around Fayetteville this weekend.
First Thursday Fayetteville May event cancelled due to rain threat
The First Thursday Fayetteville outdoor festival planned on the square has been cancelled for tonight (Thursday May 2).
Crystal Bridges earns arboretum accreditation
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art recently became the only museum in Arkansas that also functions as an arboretum.
Five Guys to open Fayetteville location
A restaurant chain specializing in burgers and fresh cut fries will soon expand to Fayetteville in the Arena Village Shopping Center.
Calipari adds Kentucky assistants to his staff
The UA on Wednesday announced that two members of Calipari’s Kentucky staff will join him at Arkansas
Ben Folds coming to Walton Arts Center in December
Rocker, songwriter, pianist, and performer Ben Folds is coming to Fayetteville this winter.
Artists 360 program increases grant total to $300,000 for 2024 cohort
This year, Artists 360 has revised its grant categories and increased funding from $214,000 to $300,000.
Sponsored Trailblazers encourages community wellness through movement challenge
This annual campaign encourages individuals of all ages and abilities to track their physical activity on Strava to contribute to the region’s collective activity totals and compete for exciting prizes.
Lawsuit filed over Arkansas’ ban on gender-neutral driver’s licenses and IDs
The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas asked a Pulaski County judge to halt the state’s decision to reverse a practice that had been in place since 2010.
Diamond Hogs hope to close out Missouri State before heading to Kentucky
It’s the team’s final non-conference game of the season before moving on to face No. 8 Kentucky this weekend in Lexington.
Flying Burrito drive-thru damaged in car crash on College Avenue
North College Avenue was briefly closed Tuesday after a car crash sent a vehicle off the road and into a restaurant.
First Thursday Fayetteville returns this week
The monthly First Thursday event returns this week for the first time in 2024 on Thursday, May 2.
Construction underway on new North Street fire station
Once complete, the Fire Department will move its 56-year-old Station 2 from Garland Avenue to the new facility.
Comedian Mark Normand coming to Walton Arts Center
The comedian, who’s 2023 Netflix special ‘Soup to Nuts’ was among the top 10 on the platform for several weeks, will perform at Walton Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 1.
Six new pickleball courts coming to Wilson Park
The new pickleball courts will be lighted, and will replace the existing junior courts and adjoining tennis court.
Weekly deals & more: Mother’s Day brunch, gifts, Cinco de Mayo, and more
Sales, specials, deals, discounts, and more from the local places that keep the Flyer flying.
Arkansas Pottery Festival returns to Fayetteville for 3-day celebration
The three-day Arkansas Pottery Festival is free and open to the public.
Fayetteville public meetings: April 29-May 3, 2024
City Council Agenda Session, Transportation Committee, Urban Forestry Advisory Board, Technical Plat Review and more.
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, is remembered
Former Arkansas Gov. and U.S. Sen. David Pryor was remembered during a Saturday funeral service by family, friends and colleagues, including former President Bill Clinton.
Hudson appointed to fill vacant school board seat
The Fayetteville Board of Education on Thursday voted to appoint Ivone Hudson to fill a vacant seat on the school board.
