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News Briefs
UA Global Campus
The UA Global Campus is going through some administrative changes, but official say it will not moving out of its building just off the downtown square.
Marilyn Heifner, executive director of the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission, is facing a class C misdemeanor charge for allegedly violating the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Eva Madison announced she will seek a second term on the Washington County Quorum Court, and Washington County Coroner Roger Morris says he will run for a sixth term.
Good news. The U.S. Postal Service announced it will not close its mail processing and distribution facility in Fayetteville.
J.T. Wampler tried out Boulevard’s Bully! Porter, and had some good things to say about it.
Friday events, Feb. 24
Cletus Got Shot
Fayetteville’s own Cletus Got Shot will be at Smoke & Barrel Friday night. It was originally set be an album release party, but the CDs aren’t quite ready, so instead, it will be a Cletus Got Shot party. It should be equally fun, just without the party favor of a new album.
Ultra Suede is at George’s Majestic Lounge for happy hour, before Lucero and American Aquarium perform in the garden. Lucero is touring in advance of their March 13 release, Women & Work, so expect some new material. Last we heard, there are a few tickets available to the show.
Rogue has DJs Domewrekka, Sniq and Merl.
Million Dollar Quartet is at Walton Arts Center. It’s the story of a one-night jam session at Sun Studios with Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins, and we’ve heard good things.
There’s still time to see TheatreSquared’s Tigers Be Still at Nadine Baum Studios, and University of Arkansas Theatre has a new show called Anon(ymous) this weekend on campus.
There’s baseball all weekend with the undefeated Hogs taking on Valparaiso on Friday at 3:05 p.m., Saturday at 1:05 p.m., and Sunday at 1:05 p.m.
Full Friday list:
- Baum Stadium: Razorback Baseball- Arkansas Vs. Valparaiso
- Greenhouse Grille: Allie Lauren
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Roby Pantall and Ron Pennington
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Amy Frenzel – Piano Recital
- Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared’s Tigers Be Still
- UA University Theatre: Anon(ymous)
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Honeyshine
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Michael Tisdale
- Walton Arts Center: Million Dollar Quartet
- JJ’s Grill: Wes & Karl
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Cletus Got Shot record release
- UARK Bowl: LaFuSo
- Dickson Street Pub: No Name Kicker
- Fix Ultralounge: Daniel Rockwell & DJ EQ
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Lucero / American Aquarium / Ultra Suede
- Rogue: Domewrekka / Sniq / Merl
Saturday events, Feb. 25
Lucero
Lucero is back at George’s Majestic Lounge for a second night on Saturday, this time with Arkansas ex-pat, Graham Wilkinson.
Randall Shreve & The Sideshow is at Rogue Saturday night, along with Jon Shorter Band and Some Young Animal.
Omaha bluesy/soul group the Kris Lager Band are at Smoke & Barrel Tavern, and locals Cadillac Jackson are at Mojo’s Pints & Pies.
Full Saturday list:
- Baum Stadium: Razorback Baseball- Arkansas Vs. Valparaiso
- Walton Arts Center: Million Dollar Quartet
- Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared’s Tigers Be Still
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Ben Harris
- The Perk: The Southwinds Band
- UA University Theatre: Anon(ymous)
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Cadillac Jackson
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Art Bentley
- JJ’s Grill: Steppin Stones
- Rogue: Randall Shreve & The Sideshow / Jon Shorter Band / Some Young Animal
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Kris Lager Band
- Dickson Street Pub: Daniel Chrysler
- Fix Ultralounge: Daniel Rockwell & DJ Shortfuze
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Lucero / Graham Wilkinson
Sunday events, Feb. 26
Yo’ Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
You might remember Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band either from Wakarusa last summer or from when they were in town in August. On Sunday, they’ll be back at George’s to try and make people shake their big fat, skinny, and/or medium-sized booties.
Local singer/songwriters Randall Shreve and Jeff Kearney will be at Rogue on Sunday, and Effron White is at Greenhouse Grille.
For comedy, the UARK Bowl hosts another Sunday night stand-up series with Los Angeles comedian Luke Francis.
For soup (you said you wanted soup, right?), there’s the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Family annual Soup Sunday event at the NWA Convention Center. It starts at 4 p.m. More details are here .
Full Sunday list:
- Common Grounds: Teddy Sablon
- Baum Stadium: Razorback Baseball- Arkansas Vs. Valparaiso
- UA University Theatre: Anon(ymous)
- Fayetteville Public Library: Climate Change Book Forum
- Walton Arts Center: Million Dollar Quartet
- Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared’s Tigers Be Still
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Dr. Gates’ Studio Recital
- Greenhouse Grille: Effron White
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Bluegrass jam
- UARK Bowl: Sunday Night Stand-Up – Luke Francis
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
- Rogue: Randall Shreve and Jeff Kearney
Friday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Pre-Bid Meeting: Bid 12-14, Construction – Barn Repair | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 2:00 p.m. | Pre-Bid Meeting: Bid 12-18, Construction – Meadow Valley Trail Concrete Barrier Wall | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 3:00 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 12-22, Construction – Drake Field Hangar Rehab | City Hall, Room 326 |
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