News Briefs
Two more PIGShibition pig sculptures were installed this week including “What’s the Pig Idea?” by Julian Santa Rita at Psychology and Counseling Associates of NWA. (View all pigs)
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Construction is set to begin in January on a flyover bridge that will connect northbound College Avenue traffic to the Fulbright Expressway and shopping areas near the Northwest Arkansas Mall. The long-awaited project will provide an alternative for northbound College Avenue drivers who normally make a U-turn at Joyce Boulevard.
Reminder: The Fayetteville Square will once again be alive with holiday lights beginning at 6 p.m. this Saturday.
A free public screening of the documentary film that chronicles the development of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 inside the Walker Community Room at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Pipeline Productions, organizers of the Wakarusa and Harvest music festivals, are set to debut a three-day country music festival this year called “Thunder on the Mountain.”
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- JJ’s Grill: Keith Nicholson
- Fayetteville Public Library: Beware of Limbo Dancers: An Evening with Author Roy Reed
- Walton Arts Center: Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Sara Morgan
- Arts Live Theatre: Beauty and the Beast
- Mermaids: TheatreSquared 2012 Gala for Education
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Tangled Words Comedy – First Standup Showcase
- Pesto Cafe: Sarah Hughes
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Corey Smith
- UARK Bowl: Comedy: JR Brow feat. Jason Brown
- Dickson Street Pub: Klint & Danny
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Roots & Hellfire
- The Lightbulb Club: The Rich Hands / Swimming / Acid Of The East
- Rogue: Guerilla Blues Band
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: El Dude Bros.
- Fix Ultralounge: FIX Thursdays w/ Rasmey
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | America Recycles Day Tour | Solid Waste and Recycling |
| 4:00 p.m. | Walton Arts Center Foundation | Walton Arts Center |
| 5:30 p.m. | Telecommunications Board * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Environmental Action Committee * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Fayetteville School Board (agenda) | Adams Leadership Center |
| 6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Housing Authority | City Hall, Room 219 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Southeast Fayetteville Community Center | Yvonne Richardson Center |
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* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Thursday Birthdays
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Others: TV judge Joseph Wapner is 93, actor Ed Asner is 83, actress Beverly D’Angelo is 61, actor Ray McKinnon is 55, actor Kevin J. O’Connor is 49, country singer Jack Ingram is 42, actor Sean Murray is 35 and model Gemma Atkinson is 28.
