Hey, kids, it's Friday. What have we learned this week? We've learned we're gonna have to get out more. What happened to us? We don't recognize half the bands slated to play this weekend. Anyway, don't let the weather dampen your weekend. Anderson Cooper speaks at Barnhill on the University of Arkansas campus tonight at 8:00. Admission is free, so there's really no reason to miss it. Also on the UA campus this weekend: Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest". Saw it last weekend, cast does a smashing job. (Thanks for the tickets, Frances.) The Weekenders host a CD release party tonight at George's where you'll also be able to catch the Nace Brothers and New Monsoon. We'll be honest here: We don't know enough about the rest of the bands slated to play this weekend to pass along a recommendation. We'd tell you to go see Effron White Saturday night, but he's playing at Tony C's Bar & Grill, and we wouldn't send you to a Tony C's joint even if we hated you. Anyway, we're headed down to Little Rock in a bit. If you think of something exciting happening this weekend that we've missed, let us know: editors (at) thefiveforty.com.