The third season of the Weekend Starts outdoor music series continues today, Friday, May 9, with two groups, Squonk and the Jake Hertzog Trio. Come celebrate the first Weekend Starts located at the wonderful Upper Ramble, across from the Walton Arts Center at the corner of Dickson Street and West Avenue. The concert is free, and this concert is from 5-7 p.m. This concert is an extension of the Walton Arts Center's Trail Mix Festival, and artist Dandy Lynn will host a stamp carving activity. 

Weekend Starts is a collaboration between the city of Fayetteville, the U of A Department of Music and Mount Sequoyah. The schedule for the next two weeks is:

May 9 — Jake Hertzog Trio (5-7 p.m.) and Squonk (4:30-5 p.m. and 7-7:30 p.m.) — at the Upper Ramble

May 16 — Kaede Nishita Jazz Trio — at the Lower Ramble

The Ramble is the newest part of the growing Fayetteville arts corridor. For the Lower Ramble, there is convenient parking in any of the Fayetteville Public Library's lots. Feel free to bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, updates regarding cancellations or rescheduling will be provided on the city website. We encourage attendees to check for updates before heading to the event. For more information, go to Fayetteville Arts and Culture.