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Winners: Lucero, Cory Branan, Big Smith ticket giveaway

Congratulations to the winners of the Lucero, Cory Branan, Big Smith ticket giveaway!

To-do: Wednesday 1/20

The Walton Arts Center starts a two-night run of Thank You Gregory: A Tribute to the Legends of Tap this evening at 7 p.m.

Improvements planned for Block Avenue in 2010

New sidewalks, street trees, and decorative street lighting are all part of the city transportation division’s Sidewalk and Overlay Construction Plan for 2010.

Public Meetings: Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Public meetings for Wednesday, January 20, 2010.

Governor Beebe makes appearance at MLK vigil

The Arkansas Traveler has a story and an embedded slideshow of photos from yesterday’s peace vigil honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Local540 News: Snuggie Crawl, spring merchandise, and design your own t-shirt

There’s lots happening on Local540 right now. Here’s some of it.

1st Annual Dickson Street Snuggie Crawl set for Friday

Snuggie Crawls are popping up all over the country. Fayetteville will get in on the act on Friday, with the first annual Dickson St. Snuggie Crawl.

To-do: Tuesday 1/19

At 7 p.m. Martin Luther King III will speak at the Fayetteville Town Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Architects to present FHS design ideas this week

Architects will present their design renovation ideas for Fayetteville High School during three separate public meetings this week.

Public Meetings: Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Public meetings for Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

To-do: Monday 1/18

Opal Fly’s Feel Good Lounge hosts “The Cultural History of American Music” this evening.

Public Meetings: Monday, January 18, 2010

Public meetings for Monday, January 18, 2010.

Hogs trash the Tide, beat Alabama 71-59

Arkansas snapped a four game losing streak, and won its first home SEC game of the year on Saturday, beating Alabama 71-59 at Bud Walton Arena.

In case you plan to miss it: 1/19/10 City Council meeting

Here are some highlights that may be in store if you do decide to march up to the city administration building next week.

Giveaway: Lucero, Cory Branan, Big Smith at George’s

Win one of four pair of tickets to the Saturday, Jan. 23 Lucero, Cory Branan and Big Smith show at George’s Majestic Lounge.

Speakeasy owner organizing local Help Haiti benefit

Speakeasy just off West Avenue in Fayetteville is planning a “Help Haiti” benefit for next weekend to help locals to pitch in for earthquake relief in Haiti.

Hoop Hogs show improvement, still fall to Mississippi State 80-82

Arkansas takes Mississippi State to the wire on their home floor Thursday, still loses 80-82.

Weekend: Jan 15-17

It’s Friday, which means weekend, which means it’s time to put get all painted up in body paint and glitter, put on your sequined hot pants, and hit the town. Weekend!

One Pot Wonder

As the time passed, the house began to fill with a wonderful, comforting, mouth-watering smell. Needless to say, dinner was delicious, and I barely had to lift a finger!

No public meetings Jan. 15-17

There are no public meetings scheduled for Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17.