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Friday events, Nov. 22
Steve Kimmock
There’s a big poetry festival happening in town at the Fayetteville Underground this weekend. Typo Fest, a celebration of ten years of the online journal, typomag.com, will include two days of readings and talks with poets Guiellermo Parra, Adam Clay, Anne Boyer, Sandra Simmons, and several others. Friday’s event features a talk on Venezuelan Poetry from 1921-2001 by Parra. More info about the festival, including the full lineup up readings is available via the Facebook page for the event.
Critically acclaimed improvisational guitarist Steve Kimmock will be at George’s for both Friday and Saturday night this weekend. Kimmock is a legend of the jam scene, having played with members of the Grateful Dead, Phish, The Allman Brothers, Bruce Hornsby, and more. Jerry Garcia called him his favorite guitarist. Tickets are $20 both nights.
Locals Shawn James & The Shapeshifters are back in town after a recent East Coast tour for a show at Smoke & Barrel with Austin rock band, Not in the Face.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is at the Walton Arts Center all weekend, though last we heard it was very nearly sold out. If any tickets are available, here’s where to get them.
The Lightbulb Club has a show with local electronic band Monterheart and Little Rockers May The Peace of the Sea Be With You, and locals Dead Indian are at The Phoenix with guitar rockers, The Black Moods.
Full list:
- 4 p.m. Ozark Natural Foods: Turkey Bowling
- 6 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Earl & Them / Steve Pryor
- 6 p.m. Fresco Cafe & Pub: Fresco Jazz Trio
- 6 p.m. Greenhouse Grille: Al Gibson Jazz
- 6 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Various recitals
- 7 p.m. Fayetteville Underground: Typo Fest
- 7 p.m. Barnhill Arena: Razorback Volleyball vs. South Carolina
- 7 p.m. Bud Walton Arena: Razorback Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri State
- 7 p.m. UA Student Union: Unrestricted Open Mic
- 7:30 p.m. UA Center for Continuing Education: Arts Live: Disney Alice In Wonderland
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Johny Arredondo
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Wes & Karl
- 8 p.m. UA University Theatre: She Stoops to Conquer
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Steve Kimock
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: Monsterheart / May The Peace Of The Sea Be With You
- 9 p.m. The Phoenix: Dead Indian / The Black Moods
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Shawn James & The Shapeshifters / Not In The Face!
- 9 p.m. The Stolen Glass: Block St. Hot Club / Candy Lee
Saturday events, Nov. 23
Lights of the Ozarks lighting ceremony is set for Saturday
Lights of the Ozarks will kick off with a parade and lighting ceremony in Downtown Fayetteville beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to the lights on the square, this year, Dickson Street and Block Avenue are also getting into the spirit with their own light displays. Here’s more info on the event.
There’s a pretty big show at The Lightbulb Club on Saturday night. Songwriter Wade Ogle’s new band, High Magic will play their first show (they’ve also got a new EP up on Bandcamp) with excellent Little Rock band Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass. Also, locals Brian Abel, Jason Rich, and Sam King are doing a tribute to Scott Walker called 30 Century Man which should be interesting.
Full list:
- 7 a.m. Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- 9 a.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Double Reed Rally
- 10 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal: Compassion Fayetteville Conversation Cafe
- 11 a.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Angels in the Ozarks book launch
- 12 p.m. Fayetteville Underground: Typo Fest
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
- 2 p.m. UA Center for Continuing Education: Arts Live: Disney Alice In Wonderland
- 6 p.m. Fayetteville Square: Lights of the Ozarks kickoff and parade
- 6 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Various recitals
- 7 p.m. Fayetteville Underground: Typo Fest
- 7:30 p.m. UA Center for Continuing Education: Arts Live: Disney Alice In Wonderland
- 7:30 p.m. Speakeasy: I Love the 90’s Dance Party
- 8 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Ocie Fisher Trio
- 8 p.m. Jose’s: West Street Duo
- 8:30 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Jamie Wolfe & the Wranglers
- 8 p.m. UA University Theatre: She Stoops to Conquer
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Steve Kimock
- 9 p.m. The Lightbulb Club: High Magic / Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass / 30 Century Man
- 9 p.m. Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Sarah Hughes Band
- 9 p.m. The Stolen Glass: Daryl Books Band
Sunday events, Nov. 24
Apple Seeds Inc., a non-profit that seeks to inspire “healthy living through garden-based education,” launched a Kickstarter campaign this month to raise money to build a teaching farm on College Avenue, and the real-world counterpart to the online fundraiser is Sunday at Greenhouse Grille. It all starts at 5 p.m. Here’s more info.
Sound Effects Comedy Improv has a new name, and a new format. They’re now called Rodeo Book Club, and they’ll be at Maxine’s Tap Room for their Sunday Night Service. The show starts at 7 p.m. Here’s some more info. As always, there’s no cover.
Full list:
- 11 a.m. Greenhouse Grille: Fork And Knife
- 11 a.m. Common Grounds: Candy Lee
- 12:30 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Degree Recital: Shannon Horner, cello
- 1 p.m. Terra Studios: Elizabeth Scott
- 1:30 p.m. Barnhill Arena: Razorback Volleyball vs. Mississippi State
- 2 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
- 2 p.m. UA Center for Continuing Education: Arts Live: Disney Alice In Wonderland
- 2 p.m. UA University Theatre: She Stoops to Conquer
- 2 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library: Tim Ernst slideshow
- 5 p.m. Greenhouse Grille: Farmraiser event
- 7 p.m. Maxine’s Tap Room: Sunday Night Service: Rodeo Book Club
- 7 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Guest Artist: Douglas Lindsey, trumpet
- 9 p.m. Ryleigh’s Sports & More: Purp Loder
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Teddy Sablon
Friday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Board of Improvement of the Off Street Parking Development District No. 1 | City Hall, Room 111 |
Weekend Birthdays
Lisa Suttle Bonine, Julie Jeannene Rickard, Kim Pease, Aaron Hinterthuer, Jason Wilkins, Davy McNitt, Emily Romund, Janie Pritchett-Clark, Shawna Trolinger, Karmen Beck, Spencer Scarbrough, Janet Jennings, Jane Embry Nisbet, Jason Rogers, Jenny Berry, Nathan Allen, Brianna Hook, Jennifer Shirley, Kristen Mize, Nathan Bogart, Kate Stoner, Lara Fisher, and Pam Camp.
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