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News Briefs
The 2011 Parade of Fools makes its way down Dickson Street. This year’s Mardi Gras festivities kick off this week in Fayetteville.
Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer
We’re giving away tickets to see TheatreSquared’s latest production, Tigers Be Still. Entering is easy. Just say something nice about someone.
The Los Angeles band El Ten Eleven is coming to Fayetteville. The group is known for its dancey instrumental tunes, and for providing the soundtrack to the 2007 film, Helvetica.
Beer fans, our latest review column from J.T. Wampler takes a look at Acme California Pale Ale from North Coast Brewing Co. in Fort Bragg, Calif.
The Razorback men’s basketball team dropped another road game last night after falling to Tennessee 77-58 in Knoxville. The Hogs have won every game at home this year, but have yet to pick up a win outside Bud Walton Arena.
Thursday Events
Loretta Lynn
Coal miner’s daughter Loretta Lynn is town tonight for a rescheduled performance at the Walton Arts Center. Lynn underwent knee surgery last year, and though her recovery went well, many of her fall concert dates were postponed including her stop in Fayetteville. Tickets for the original September date will be honored tonight. According to the Walton Arts Center website, all other tickets are sold out.
Another possible “sold”out show tonight in Fayetteville could come from comedian Michael Ian Black. Black will perform a free show at 8 p.m. in the Verizon Ballroom inside the Student Union on the UA campus. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and seats are on a first come, first served basis. If you miss out on tickets and don’t want to head home, a live broadcast of Black’s performance will be shown in the Union Theater, just one floor down from the ballroom.
Michael Ian Black
Also tonight, Lord T & Eloise are at LIT, Matt & Gus Smith are at Smoke & Barrel, and UARK Bowl hosts a comedy open mic night.
Full list:
- UA Student Union: Michael Ian Black
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Jones ‘n Leah / Open Mic
- JJ’s Grill: Mo Brothers
- Speakeasy: Out and About
- Speakeasy: Mark Brennan Rosenberg
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Theresa Delaplain and Friends – Faculty Oboe Recital
- Walton Arts Center: Loretta Lynn
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Jed Clampit
- Jammin’ Java: Open acoustic jam
- UARK Bowl: Stand-Up Open Mic
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Tiffany Christopher
- LIT: Lord T & Eloise / C-Dub / Smar-t Jones
- Rogue: I Do Declare / No Name Kicker / Saucy Dogs
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Matt & Gus Smith
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Subdivision Committee * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 3:00 p.m. | Fay. Executive Airport Board Strategic Planning Meeting * | Drake Field, Conference Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Downtown Off Street Parking Development District * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Telecommunications Board * (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Environmental Action Committee * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Southeast Fayetteville Community Center | Yvonne Richardson Center |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Thursday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Actor Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back) is 67, actor LeVar Burton is 55, rapper/actor Ice-T is 54, former pro tennis player John McEnroe is 53, guitarist Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) is 51, drummer Dave Lombardo (Slayer) is 47, drummer Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters) is 40, and rapper Lupe Fiasco is 30.
Loretta Lynn – Coal Miner’s Daughter
Michael Ian Black – I Hate Flying (Comedy Central)
Warning: Language (one tiny bad word)
