Daily Flyer: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

5-day Weather Forecast

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Recent News

A broken water main flooded Center Street this morning near the downtown square.

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University of Arkansas police this week announced the arrest of a Springdale man after a year-long investigation into a rape on campus.

A new play by TheatreSquared artistic director Robert Ford is set to make its world premier this weekend.

Over the last few years, local groups like Comedians of NWA have built quite a comedy scene in Fayetteville at the UARK Bowl, but Friday will be their final performance at the venue.

Sports

Arkansas released the 2013-14 women’s basketball schedule Tuesday, which begins Nov. 3 with an exhibition game against Missouri Southern.

The Fayetteville High School Bulldogs kick off the 2013 football season on Monday, Sept. 2 against the Warren Lumberjacks in the Hooten’s Kickoff Classic at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Wednesday Events

4 p.m.  Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Farmers’ Market
6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: TJ Scarlett
6 p.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Compassion Games launch
6 p.m.  Greenhouse Grille: Sarah Hughes
6:30 p.m.  Arsaga’s on Crossover: Live jazz w/ Alex Collins, Johnny Arredondo and friends
7 p.m.  Jose’s: Karaoke
7 p.m.  Guitar’s Dance Club: Jed Clampit
7 p.m.  UA Campus: Nadi Cinema: Cry of an Ant
7 p.m.  Foghorn’s: Open Mic Night
9 p.m.  UA Greek Theater: Free Outdoor Movie: Fast 6

Wednesday Meetings

9 a.m.Technical Plat ReviewCity Hall, Room 326
1:30 p.m.NWA Regional Planning CommissionCommission office
4 p.m.Board of Adjustments *City Hall, Room 111
5 p.m.Nominating Committee Interviews *City Hall, Room 326

Wednesday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Jennifer Carter, Kathy Britain, Michael Gallemore, Thomas Senor, Regina Horner, Shaun Williams, Katie McKnight, Saleh Faur and Maria Halpaine.
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Others: Actor Daniel Stern is 56, country singer Shania Twain is 48, actor-singer Jack Black is 44, actor Jason Priestley is 44, country singer Leann Rimes is 31 and actor Samuel Larsen is 22.