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We released a guide last week to Fayetteville’s regional park plan including a history of the concept, a map and some imagery of what the park could look like if funding is secured during the Nov. 12 special election.
Girl Rising, a documentary film about the power of education and its effects on nine girls from developing countries, will be screened in Fayetteville on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Razorback Cinema.
In his latest beer review, Brian Sorensen said Fossil Cove brewer Ben Mills “hit it out of the park” with his sour ale, which has potential to become a Fayetteville cult classic.
Seattle band and Sub Pop recording artist Rose Windows and Oklahoma City-based Stardeath and White Dwarfs are coming to Fayetteville next month.
Arkansas picked up its 15th and 16th commitments for the 2014 football recruiting class. Wide receiver Jared Cornelius of Shreveport, La. and defensive end Armon Watts of St. Louis, Mo. both committed to play for the Razorbacks.
Monday Events
- 1 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: BookTalk
- 6:30 p.m. Bear’s Place: Songwriter open mic
- 6 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Open Mic Night
- 6 p.m. Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Jeff Gray and friends
- 7 p.m. The Perk: Open acoustic jam
Monday Meetings
| 2 p.m. | Advertising and Promotion Commission * (agenda) | Town Center |
| 5 p.m. | City Council Tour | City Hall |
| 5:30 p.m. | Planning Commission * (agenda) | City Hall, Room 219 |
| 6 p.m. | Animal Services Advisory Board * | City Hall, Room 326 |
Monday Birthdays
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Others: Singer-guitarist Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits is 64, jazz guitarist Pat Metheny is 59, rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot is 50, actor Peter Krause is 48, actor Michael Ian Black is 42 and actor Casey Affleck is 38.
