The City: Top to Bottom

thursday, aug. 7 Lynyrd Skynyrd Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to Humphreys with a fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock heaven. Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlocke (guitar), along with longtime drummer Michael Cartellone, Lynyrd Skynyrd has maintained a tremendous legacy that began over 40…

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Hillcrest ‘Cityfest’ turns 30, Aug. 10

Cityfest began 30 years ago in the summer of 1984, when the Hillcrest community gathered on University and Fifth to celebrate the relighting of the Hillcrest sign for the first ever Cityfest. Today Hillcrest Cityfest is a huge celebration of community spirit through music, arts, crafts, and food. This event attracts 150,000+ attendees each year…

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Nichols to leave HBA in strong position

BY THOM SENZEE Saying he has worked in the world of non-profit management long enough and wants to try something different – namely, the world of for-profit, corporate business – Hillcrest Business Association executive director, Benjamin Nichols officially announced his resignation Tuesday at HBA’s monthly board of directors meeting. “I’m ready to try something new,”…

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