Archive | February, 2008

A solution to the world’s energy problems? by Larry Burge

Posted on 28 February 2008

A Missouri man says he has the answers

A Newton County Missouri man claims he has discovered a solution for the world’s energy problems. Clayton Howard said he first found the key to unlock a vault of simple, reactive, infinite and nonstop energy by a method he used in the 1960’s. However, he said he had [...]

Happy Days - not here yet, by Doug Thompson

Posted on 28 February 2008

The 2008 race for president doesn’t look like a Democratic victory parade anymore.
That’s pretty obvious, but somebody should say it.

Daddy Warbucks

Posted on 28 February 2008

Springdale gets a squawkin’ from PETA
There is something to be pecked out of the latest squawk from People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals aka PETA, concerning their discomfort with the Tyson family. PETA is miffed about the Springdale City Council’s idea to name the new U.S. 412 bypass in Springdale after poultry icon [...]

The ‘5 Years Too Many’ March, by Greg Moore

Posted on 28 February 2008

Fayetteville event to support dissenting soldiers, call for end to war

On March 8, as the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war approaches, Fayetteville residents will gather to support “Winter Soldier” hearings and call for an end to the Iraq war. From 1 to 3 p.m., artwork, picket signs and banners will be displayed along College [...]

On the Aisle, by Tony Macklin

Posted on 28 February 2008

More than a month and a half into 2008, there hasn’t been a single memorable movie released nationally. I can’t remember a more lacklustre start to a year.
Cloverfield and Rambo had big openings, because they had effective ads. Unfortunately, an effective ad doesn’t make an effective movie. They tanked.
Another film that joined Cloverfield and Rambo [...]

Film Times

Posted on 28 February 2008

Opening
Jimmy Carter Man From Plains Georgia (PG) Jonathan Demme documentary that follows the former president on a recent book tour. FS: 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:05.

Other Boleyn Girl (PG13) Two sisters vie for the eye of King Henry VIII. Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Kristin Scott Thomas. PC: 1:00, 4:00, 7:20, 10:00. R12: 1:05, 4:05, [...]

Highlights

Posted on 28 February 2008

Update: Dickson Street Music Festival

As promised, here are the complete details for the Dickson Street Music Festival, which will take place Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 on an outdoor stage at the corner of West and Dickson Streets. The stage will be similar to the stage that was set up at that location [...]

8 Days a Week

Posted on 28 February 2008

SPECIAL EVENTS
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION FOR BETHANY SPRINGER AND TOM HAPGOOD at 5 p.m. today at the University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center Gallery in Fayetteville. 575-7987.
OMNI CENTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at United Campus Ministry, 902 W. Maple St. in Fayetteville. $5. 442-4600.
ARTISTS RECEPTION “ARTS IN THE AIR” STUDENT ART CONTEST [...]

LIVE MUSIC & CLUBS

Posted on 28 February 2008

Thursday, Feb. 28
Arsaga’s Crossover - Jazz jam
Bayou - R.J. Mischo
Bordino’s - Nathan McLeod Trio
Deja Vu - DJ Revellution
George’s - Notion CD Release
Green Door - Matt Smith
Ice House - SoundChild Crew
The OPO - Benjamin Del Shreve
Pesto Cafe - Kevin Bennoch
Tangerine - DJ Michael, Drag Show
Taponozos - Raja

E Wine of the Week, by Bruce Cochran

Posted on 28 February 2008

Hello Everyone,
It’s back to pinot this week, with a European original with a name that is so common that most wine lovers don’t realize that it’s home to some of the world’s greatest—and most expensive—wines, both red and white.
Try a new wine this week!
Bruce
Burgundy