News Briefs
Fayetteville Underground artist Hank Kaminsky (right) leads a tour of the collective’s new gallery space at 101 W. Mountain St. on the Fayetteville square. Seven A&P Commission applicants, including Michael Andrews (left) and Matt Behrend (center), toured the new facility Monday afternoon.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Volunteers are needed for the fifth annual Lee Creek Cleanup is set for Saturday, Sept. 8 at Devil’s Den State Park.
Fayetteville’s hotel, motel and restaurant (HMR) tax receipts continue to rise this year. Receipts reported in July were $214,750, a 4.5 percent increase over the same month last year.
The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville raised more than $100 million for the second consecutive year. For the 2012 fiscal year ending June 30, the university recorded $108.1 million in private gift support, surpassing its goal of $103 million.
Detroit-based producer GRiZ is coming to Fayetteville next month.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- JJ’s Grill: Miller & Buford
- Foghorn’s on College: Amber and Emma
- Jammin’ Java: Open acoustic jam
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Jose’s: Joe Giles & The Home Wreckers
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Gary Hutchison and Jody Andrews
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Kopecky Family Band
- Powerhouse Seafood: Isayah’s Allstars
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Blew Reed & the Flatheads
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Darren Ray
- Rogue: Avett Brothers Tribute / The Trashcan Bandits
- The Lightbulb Club: Solo Cup & Hip Hop Night w/ DJ Clunk
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: DJ Prizewell, RoQ’y TyRaid, Landon Wordswell
- Fix Ultralounge: FIX Thursdays w/ Chaz Bizar
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Subdivision Committee * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Telecommunications Board * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 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: TV co-host Kathie Lee Gifford is 59, director James Cameron is 58, singer Madonna is 54, actor Timothy Hutton is 52, actor Steve Carrell is 50 and banjo player/singer Emily Robinson (Dixie Chicks) is 40.
