Since 1998, a plate-glass window on the southwest corner of the Fayetteville square has read “Coming Soon: West Mountain Brewing Company.” The ‘coming soon’ portion is set to finally be removed this year.
Month: April 2011
Miller Williams named Poet Laureate of Fayetteville
As part of National Poetry Month, Fayetteville author and award-winning poet Miller Williams, was named Wednesday afternoon as Fayetteville’s Poet Laureate for 2011.
Thursday To-do: April 21
KXUA hosts a Third Thursday party tonight at the Lightbulb Club on Block Street with Mixx Tenn and Little Rock’s 607.
Poet Matthew Henriksen to read from new book April 21
Fayetteville resident Matthew Henriksen will read from his new book, Ordinary Sun, at Nightbird Books April 21 at 7 p.m.
Coming here: Blake Shelton, April 30 at Barnhill Arena
Country music star Blake Shelton will play Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30.
Dickson Street Pub to open May 5
Mena natives Sumitra and Ryan Reid are opening the Dickson Street Pub, which will also include service on the rooftop patio (formerly Veranda Wine Bar).
What are some online resources for locating rentals around here?
I’ve got a new colleague coming into town who needs to apartment hunt from out-of-state. Any good websites or resources for locating rentals that he could tour once he arrives in May?
2011 AMP lineup additions include B-52s, David Crowder Band, and more
During a Wednesday morning press conference at George’s Majestic Lounge, Walton Arts Center and AMP officials released information on six new shows scheduled at the Arkansas Music Pavilion in 2011.
Giveaway: TheatreSquared’s ‘reasons to be pretty’
Have you ever seen a play, read a book, or interacted with some other piece of art that left you feeling changed somehow? Leave a comment and you’re entered.
Wednesday To-do: April 20
607 has popped in and out of Fayetteville quite a bit over the last few years, but a lot of people still manage to miss him when he’s in town. You gotta quit that.
Walton Arts Center’s Artosphere festival kicks off April 22
Walton Arts Center’s second annual Artosphere Arts & Nature festival begins on Friday, and the organization is hosting a celebration and kick off party at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22.
Pedicab ordinances approved
The Fayetteville City Council voted on Tuesday to allow pedicabs on sections of city trails between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. and on certain roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or greater. The council also approved ads on pedicabs.
Fayetteville police conduct alcohol compliance checks of local businesses
Fayetteville Police (Chief) Greg Tabor announced today the results of the police department’s directed alcohol enforcement efforts. On April 19th, 2011, the Fayetteville Police Department participated in random compliance checks of twenty-nine alcohol permitted businesses in Fayetteville. Of those twenty-nine, Jose’s Mexican Restaurant and Northern Exposure were found to be non-complaint and an employee at
Carlos and Katy are getting hitched!
Bride: Katy Deaton Groom: Carlos Ochoa Wedding date: 04/23/2011 Carlos Ochoa and Katy Deaton are getting married in Fayetteville this Saturday. Mayor Lioneld Jordan will perform the ceremony and a reception will follow. They and all their guests are going to have a splendid time! [Submitted announcement]
