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Cars pass by the construction site of a 100-foot-long tunnel planned near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South School Avenue.
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Frisco Trail users will soon be able to cross Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard by way of a 100-foot-long tunnel. The project is part of the Razorback Regional Greenway, a planned 36-mile trail that will stretch from Bella Vista to south Fayetteville.
Beer reviews are back! This week is West Mountain Brewing Company’s Brown Ale. It’s surprisingly light for a beer chock-full of flavor, and is one of West Mountain’s finest and most consistent brews.
Excellent Fayetteville rock band Fauxnz will release a new EP on Friday at Smoke & Barrel Tavern with locals Resin Hands and Future Day.
The UA athletics crew last week released the official trailer for the 2013 Arkansas football season, and it’s pretty epic.
Speaking of football, gazebos can be rented for use during Arkansas home football games in The Gardens just south of Razorback Stadium.
Wednesday Events
- 1 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Farmer Jason
- 4 p.m. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Farmers’ Market
- 6 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Film and Discussion Series: Swing Jazz
- 6 p.m. Greenhouse Grille: Chooch
- 6 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Tim Meitzen
- 6:30 p.m. Arsaga’s on Dickson: Live jazz w/ Alex Collins, Johnny Arredondo and friends
- 7 p.m. Foghorn’s: Open mic night
- 7 p.m. Jose’s: Karaoke
- 8 p.m. Nightbird Books: Amy Oelsner / Lougow
- 9 p.m. Willy D’s: Aaron Schauer Band
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Krafty Kuts
Wednesday Meetings
| 2 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 13-37, Construction – Wilson Park Pool Building Renovations | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 3:30 p.m. | City Board of Health | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 4 p.m. | Urban Forestry Advisory Board * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Active Transportation Advisory Committee * | City Hall, Room 326 |
Wednesday Birthdays
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Others: Singer Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is 66, guitarist Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi is 54, singer Suzanne Vega is 54, bassist Scott Shriner of Weezer is 48, actor Michael Rosenbaum is 41, rapper Lil Kim is 38 and singer Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie is 37.
