News Briefs
Cory Branan
Courtesy photo
Cory Branan, the Nashville songwriter who once lived in an apartment across the street from the Castle at Wilson Park, is back in town tonight for a show at George’s Majestic Lounge. Tickets are $10, show starts at 9 p.m.
Today’s special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been cancelled. The group will instead meet on Monday, Aug. 6 inside City Hall room 111.
Tom Green and Bobcat Goldthwait will headline the fall comedy season at UARK Bowl.
The next Cash Mob Fayetteville event will benefit Lauren Embree Jewelry and Greenhouse Grille this Saturday.
Have you seen this week’s featured pets available at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter? Check ’em out.
Here’s a brief post on the action taken at last night’s City Council meeting.
Wednesday Events
- Greenhouse Grille: Paul Sammons
- JJ’s Grill: Jeff Fox
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Ner D’ Well
- Herman’s Ribhouse: Bob Wist
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Ashley McBryde
- Arsaga’s on Crossover: Singer Songwriter Circle
- Dickson Street Pub: Sarah Hughes
- Foghorn’s on College: Effron White
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Cory Branan / Audra Mae
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Drive-In Speaker Box’s Tavern Trivia
- The Lightbulb Club: Treemotel / The Inner Party
Wednesday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Technical Plat Review (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Fourth Judicial District Task Force | FPD, EOC Room |
| 2:00 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 12-61, HD 4×4 Pickup Trucks Re-Bid | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority | Station 1 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas is 71, country singer Ricky Skaggs is 58, actress Elizabeth McGovern is 51, keyboardist John Hermann (Widespread Panic) is 50, actor Vin Diesel is 45, rapper M.I.A. is 37, actress Kristen Bell is 32 and singer Ryan Cabrera is 30.
