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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Artemis Lounge, an all-ages art space + music venue at 509 W. Spring St., closed its doors on Thursday night after high expenses led to cancelled weekend shows. It briefly reopened last month before this permanent closure was announced.  Fayetteville Flyer
  • Rogers artist Jay Benham blends Kiowa ledger art with live performances to share his community’s heritage and resilience. He uses family-led shows to bring traditional storytelling to modern stages, preserving a powerful art form and history for future generations.  Arkansas Times

HEALTH NEWS

  • The University of Arkansas MEM lab is recruiting adults (ages 60+) to join a paid study on memory and dementia with a $50 incentive, held at an off-campus building with free parking at 2231 MLK Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville.  University of Arkansas

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Irish Session

    5:30-8:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville / Fayetteville Roots — Free entry — A lively gathering of musicians where Irish tunes and songs are played in harmony.

    Mon, 5/25/26

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  • Summer Reading Kickoff!

    9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with fun activities, food, and performances for all ages.

    Sat, 5/30/26

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  • Big K.R.I.T. Album Release Event

    10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Cost info unavailable — Celebrate the release of Big K.R.I.T.'s new album '4eva Is A Mighty Long Time'.

    Sun, 6/7/26

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  • Nike Volleyball Camp at University of Arkansas

    9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — University Recreation + Wellness — $455 — A girls volleyball camp for ages 10-14 focusing on skill development and leadership.

    Mon, 6/8/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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