Hold on to your hats, political fans. I’m going to defend Democratic presidential frontrunner Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. I’m going to criticize him too, but the average will still be an improvement over my usual scorn.

Are U simulated by the IRS stimulus yet?
There are lots of questions about the economic stimulus payment from George W. Bush & Co. that all us good taxpayers are supposed to get. You know, the check’s in the mail deal. Is this a federal plot to see who will take the bait. Is this a [...]

Street Kings
Smart People
Street Kings
Both “Street Kings” and “Smart People” have opened to very tepid reviews, but both should please their target audiences. I can recommend both, and I particularly enjoyed “Street Kings.”

Opening
88:88 Minutes (R) After testifying against a serial killer, the murderer tells a witness that he will be murdered in 88 minutes. Al Pacino, Amy Brenneman. R12: 1:40, 4:25, 7:10, 9:40. PC: 1:25, 4:15, 7:20, 10:00.
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (PG) The quest to discover if intelligent design is junk science or scientific fact.  FS: [...]

NAMA XIII
When you see the limos on Dickson Street next Thursday night, you’ll know that it’s NAMA time.
The Northwest Arkansas Music Awards or NAMA XIII is set to roll on April 24 at the Dickson Theater. The big event that honors local musicians in a Grammy style ceremony is celebrating its 13th year.
Musicians will begin [...]

SPECIAL EVENTS
ARTISTS RECEPTION for Fayetteville Public Schools Art Show at 5:30 p.m. today at Arsaga’s, 1582 Crossover Road in Fayetteville. arsagas.org or 527-0690.
FOUNDER’S GARDEN FUNDRAISER at 4 p.m. Saturday at George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Honoring Donna Porter, founder of the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks. Music by the [...]

Thursday, April 17
Arsaga’s Crossover - Jazz jam
Bayou - Lil’ Dave Thompson
Bordino’s - Outside The Lines
Deja Vu - DJ Revellution
Electric Cowgirl - DJ Dayside
Green Door - Lori Holyfield
Goodfolk - Jeff & Vida
Ice House - SoundChild Crew
Jammin Java - Open Jam
Lou Lou’s - Mo Brothers
The OPO - Thursday Chili
Pesto Cafe - Kevin Bennoch
Ryleigh’s - Open Addiction
Tangerine [...]

This week we’ll continue our search for great wines for springtime menus.

Unifying Stabilizing Humanity
Wesak, Pope Benedict, Passover
Esoteric Astrology for April 17-23

Okay…first up…let me preface this by saying that this simply reflects my opinion and observations regarding an alarming trend in greater Fayetteville. It does not reflect the views of the Free Weekly. Okay…that being said, the gloves are coming off!
Last summer I wrote an article for the FFW suggesting how to have a perfect weekend [...]