News Briefs

21st Amendment owner Zac Wooden discusses plans for his new rooftop patio overlooking Dickson Street.
Photo: Todd Gill
A construction project is underway that will add a rooftop and sidewalk overhang patio above 21st Amendment, as well as a late-night, authentic mexican taco shop next door.
The Fayetteville Public Library will host a kids Animal Extravaganza next week. Activities include a petting zoo and a mobile aquarium set up by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Also, local dogs will be available for adoption from the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will begin a series of free outdoor concerts at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28 with the Jack Mitchell Big Band.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- 21st Amendment: Rock for the River 2
- JJ’s Grill: Clint Scrivner
- Jose’s: The Wheel Bearings
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Powerhouse Seafood: Neta Band
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Matt Smith and Drew Packard
- Jammin’ Java: Open acoustic jam
- Kingfish: Sarah Hughes / Dave Gesualdo
- Foghorn’s on College: Ben Coulter
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Embers Of Brave / Ashlyn Metheny / Zachary Howell
- LIT: Foley’s Van
- JR’s Lightbulb Club: Weird Weeds / Real Live Tigers / Lougow
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Carter Sampson
- UARK Bowl: Stand Up Open Mic
Thursday Public Meetings
Time | Meeting | Location |
---|---|---|
4:00 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
5:30 p.m. | Telecommunications Board * | City Hall, Room 326 |
6:30 p.m. | Southeast Fayetteville Community Center Meeting | 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: Actress Meredith Baxter and actor Michael Gross (Family Ties) are 65, country singer Kathy Mattea is 53, actress Juliette Lewis is 39 and singer Kris Allen is 27.