Author Archives: Alex March
Congratulations Seniors…and Farewell to Fayetteville
The end has come. For some, graduation on May 11 is the end of a hard-fought college journey. For others, it’s simply the end of another semester. Whether you’ll be entertaining visiting family members or just looking to unwind before, …
Local Beer Festival to Take Place Saturday
Beer in college typically means rivers of cheap, watery light beer. Brands like Bud Light and Natural Ice are consumed in mass quantities and celebrated as college beers. Beyond the 24-pack, there exists an entire industry of craft beer brewers …
Everybody’s Working for the Weekend
If you find yourself with any spare time between marathon cram sessions this weekend, don’t miss this weekend’s slate of local bands, local theater, and more. TheaterSquared’s production of “Next To Normal” continues this weekend and the University Theater will …
Moped Shop Focuses on Affordable Scooters
Inside Moped U, located at 418 North College Avenue, new scooters are lined up in neat rows, just like the rows and rows of moped in parking areas across campus. Due to enrollment increases and the increasing cost of parking, …
Float On: An Arkansas River Guide
Floating down a blue-green river on a sunny day may be the furthest thing away from the stress of the end of a semester. Clear your mind before finals, or celebrate afterward, with a float trip along one of several …
Time For A Break? Take a Breather With Umphrey’s McGee, Little Big Town, American Aquarium, and Others
With just two weeks until Dead Day, we’ve hit the home stretch. Take a breather this weekend with music, theatre, or football. On Thursday, Jam band Umphrey’s McGee will be finishing off their two-night set, and West End is hosting …
Stand-Up for the Weekend
It’s a once in a lifetime chance to see a famous twitter and stand-up comedian, one of the founding members of rap group Three 6 Mafia and buy local produce, all in one jam-packed weekend. University Programs will bring in …
Light and Refreshing Drinks for Spring
It’s finally April. The days are longer and warmer, so it’s time to rethink beverage strategy for the spring and summer. Spring drinks shouldn’t be too heavy, and usually feature some sort of bright flavor. Cool and refreshing is the …
A Blues Weekend In The Natural State
If you’re starting to sing the End Of The Semester Blues, you’re in luck. This weekend, the Ozark Blues Society hosts Blues In The Natural State, with music up and down Dickson Street on Friday and Saturday. This year, Morgan …
Resor-Rectored: Fayetteville’s Prodigal Son Returns to George’s for Two Nights
After returning from spring break, this weekend will be slightly subdued. Two distinct singer-songwriters will be headlining at George’s. The Walton Arts Center has a local version of the popular TED conferences, TEDxFayetteville, but unfortunately, tickets are already sold out. …
Student Rock Band to Release Debut Album in April
For some bands, the deciding on a band name is a lengthy process. For the Delta Bends, a Fayetteville rock group, the name sprang up after a long night of drinking. Garrett Parker, the band’s bassist, had drunk most of …
Welcome to the Weekend
This weekend features local bands, local art, and a legendary DJ. First Thursday on the square returns, and there are two multi-band shows featuring local talent. Mix Master Mike, of Beastie Boys fame, will be at George’s Majestic Lounge on …
Rock City: Local Environmental Reserve Awaits University’s Purchasing Decision
As he wanders between clusters of boulders on Fayetteville’s Mt. Kessler, nicknamed “Rock City,” Frank Sharp reminisces. Looking south, the expansiveness of the Ozark Mountains unfurls behind him. “I used to play here when I was a kid,” Sharp said, …
Fiddles, Food Festivals and Funnies in Fayetteville
With Yonder Mountain String Band coming to George’s, a festival dedicated to local food and organic farming, and a bike race on Sunday, this might be the most Fayetteville weekend Fayetteville has ever seen. There’s also salsa, funk, cheap theater tickets …
Fun For One: Valentines Day for Singles
Many find themselves alone come Valentine’s Day. Instead of eating a carton of ice cream and posting “Happy Singles Awareness Day” on Facebook, go out and do something fun. The Walton Arts Center and TheatreSquared have student-friendly productions, and Dickson …
