Local Notes
Today’s big news is that Walton Arts Center officials have announced a $4 million renovation to the Arkansas Music Pavilion, which they recently purchased.
In case you missed it yesterday, the Arsaga’s are planning to serve coffee and crepes on Dickson Street and the road through Old Main lawn is now under construction.
Happy Birthday!
Locals: Ashley Blair, Ed Kinard, Chris Burks, Eric Pace, Jennifer Ryion, Jennifer Burke, Robin Rues, Tina Goodman, April Lassiter-Matthews, and Lindsley Smith.
Others: Blues guitarist Guitar Shorty is 72, singer/songwriter Pink is 32 and actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas is 30.
Thursday To-do:
If you’re a fan of NFL football, you’ll likely be sitting in front of a television tonight. If not, there’s plenty to do in Fayetteville.
TheatreSquared’s Boeing-Boeing begins its second week of shows tonight at Nadine Baum Studios. Our theatre reviewer, Tobias, says it’s outta sight.
Also tonight, Jeff Kearney is at Smoke & Barrel, Signal Path is at George’s and the Burnett Trio are at JJ’s.
The full list
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Karaoke
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Metamorphosis
- JJ’s Grill: Burnett Trio
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Hogtown Hot Club
- Dickson Theater: Red, White & Blue Bingo
- Foghorn’s on College: Amber and Emma
- Arts Live Theatre: ALT’s The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Signal Path
- Jose’s: Joe Giles & the Homewreckers
- Pesto Cafe: Sarah Hughes
- Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared’s Boeing-Boeing
- UARK Bowl: Latin Jazz Night with Calle Soul
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Casual Flyze
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Jeff Kearney
Public Meetings
- City Hall, Room 326: FFEAC Inclusion Group – 12:00 p.m.
- Drake Field:
Airport BoardRescheduled for Sept. 15 – 1:30 p.m. - City Hall, Room 111: Planning Agenda Session and Tour * – 4:00 p.m.
- Public Library, Walker Room: Joint meeting: School Board / City Council (agenda) – 5:30 p.m.
- New Design School: FFEAC Creative Economy Action Group – 6:00 p.m.
- City Hall, Room 219: ADEQ Proposed Changes on Draft Stormwater Construction General Permit – 6:00 p.m.
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel are indicated with an asterisk