Top Ten Tonys of the 2000s
Given that the 90s gave us great musical theatre like “Rent” and “The Lion King,” the new decade had a lot to live up to.
Hogs hang with the Gators, don’t win
The Razorback basketball team lost another tough game at home Thursday night, this time to the Florida Gators 71-66.
Osage Creek Performing Arts Center approved by planning commission
The new Osage Creek Performing Arts Center cleared its final legislative hurdle this week when the Benton County Planning commission approved their long term use plan at a meeting on Wednesday night.
Flyer Profile: Cory Branan
Cory Branan talks about his new album, the movie Avatar, the new Lucero record, and a couple of things he misses about living in Fayetteville.
Weekend To-Do: Jan. 22-24
It’s a Memphis weekend in Fayetteville as Lucero plays two nights at George’s and the Memphis Roller Derby takes on the Arkansas Killbillies at Starlight Skatium.
No public meetings Jan. 22-24
There are no public meetings scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Also, there are no meetings scheduled for the weekend of Jan. 23-24.
Nolan Richardson biography coming soon
The hardcover ($24.99) or e-book ($19.99) biography is scheduled to for a Feb. 9, 2010 release date.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA begins annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake events
Big Brothers Big Sisters needs you to go bowling with them. That sounds easy.
NWA Roller Derby kicks off 2010 season Saturday night
The Arkansas Killbillies will hold their first bout in their new home Saturday night when they take on the Memphis Hustlin’ Rollers beginning at 7pm at the Starlight Skatium.
UA announces measures to meet budget cuts
Parts of the plan include dipping into reserve funds, a hiring freeze, across-the-board cuts and using an already-committed $1 million from intercollegiate athletics TV revenue.
University of Arkansas faces budget cuts
KFSM reported last week that the University of Arkansas would be looking for ways to trim its budget after the state announced a reduction in 2009-2010 appropriations.
Walton Arts Center planning May 2010 arts festival
Rumors of a Walton Arts Center arts festival have been circulating around town over the last few weeks and now things are pretty clear: The rumors are true.
To-do: Thursday 1/21
Wade Ogle is releasing his latest album at Dickson Theater along with a display of over 1,100 photographs by John Moore (noir33). Also playing are the Pope County Bootleggers.
Crowd turns out for Bikes, Babes & Bling discussion
Public comment ran for about two and a half hours. The discussion was a non-action item, so Bikes, Babes and Bling will continue to move through the permitting process.
Wade Ogle to release Lovers and Fighters tonight
Wade Ogle will debut a new band, and celebrate the release of a brand new record, “Lovers and Fighters” at his CD release party at the Dickson St. Theatre.
Potluck Potstickers
I had three themes going at once: Indian-inspired, potluck-friendly and Chinese dumplings. Surely – surely, I could make this work, right?
Bryce Davis Park fire under investigation
The late night fire damaged parts of the construction site of a new park restroom and destroyed roofing panels, timbers and various other construction materials that were waiting to be installed.
Best and worst of times, mayor says
For Mayor Lioneld Jordan’s state of the city address last night, he recalled Charles Dickens’ famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
Mayor breaks tie in favor of new parking rules, Oakbrooke approved
An ordinance was already on the books to limit four vehicles in the front yard area. The new rule sets the four-car limit to include the entire property.
