Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, folks! We’ve got an extra-packed Weekend Roundup for you today, so you have no excuses for boredom this weekend!

• 🍾 Soiree Springs: Join Main Street Siloam Springs for the Alpine Street Soiree, including a beer garden happy hour, street dinner with Pork Belly Roberts, Live and Silent Auction, and live music with Maud Crawford and Jacob McCoy on Friday, May 10, at 6p.

• 💃 Dancing Queen: Grab your dancing shoes for a Social Dance Night with En Fuego Dance and Fitness on Friday, May 10, from 7p-midnight. In honor of the current Exquisite Creatures exhibit, the theme is Kaleidoscope Night, so dress up in your brightest colors!

• 🤸 Hometown Hilarity: Don’t miss standup comedian, actress, NYT Best-Selling Author, and Arkansas-native Sarah Colonna Live at The Grove Comedy Club from May 10-11! Join Sarah and her husband, Superbowl Champion Seattle Seahawks kicker Jon Ryan, for Celebrity Yoga at Goat Lab Brewery on Saturday, May 11, at 1p. — only 40 spots are available!

• 🎶 Trail Mix: Walton Arts Center’s Artosphere festival continues this weekend with its signature Trail Mix event, featuring live art, music, and activities for kids and families this Friday, May 10, from 5-7p.

• 🍻 Cheers for Beers: Sample beers and ciders during the 5th Annual Home Brew Showcase in Historic Downtown Siloam Springs this Saturday, May 11, from 4-7p.

• ✈️ Come Fly With Me: Support Habitat for Humanity of Washington County by joining the elegant White Party Fundraiser at the CR Crawford Airplane Hangar in Springdale on Saturday, May 11, from 7-10p.

• 🚗 Crash Into Me: Drivers will face off to see who can be the last car standing during the Spring Demolition Derby at Parsons Stadium in Springdale this Saturday, May 11, at 6:30p.  

• 🤠 Boot Scootin’: Enjoy your favorite 90s country hits when Gone Country takes the stage at Railyard Live in Downtown

  Rogers on Saturday, May 11.

• 🏃 Running Water: Cheer on runners and enjoy the Fun Zone during the 26th annual Race to Hydrate 5K & Youth Run at the Railyard Bike Park in Rogers this Saturday, May 11, at 7a.

• 🍓 Berry Fun: The Strawberry Festival continues at Rivercrest Orchard in Fayetteville this weekend, including You-Pick strawberries, great photo ops, tasty food & drinks, and many fun attractions.

• 🍯 Sweet Mom: Shop local makers during a Mom’s Day Maker’s Pop-up at Honeycomb Kitchen Shop in Downtown Rogers this Saturday, May 11, from 11a-2p.

• 🧘 Stretchdale: Join Springdale Parks and Recreation for Free Yoga in the Park at Tyson Sports Complex every Saturday from 9-10a.

• 🌱 The Sower: Pick up some new buds at the first annual Seedling Sale by Red Barn Bentonville this Friday, May 10, from 2-7p.

• 🎨 Art Mart: Discover unique treasures and support local artists as you shop for one-of-a-kind pieces during the Bentonville Art Market, coinciding with the Bentonville Farmers Market every Saturday from 7:30a- 1p.

• 🥕 The Rogers Local Food & Art Market is back in full swing this Saturday, May 11, from 8a-1p.

• 👕 Super Thrift: The NWA Vintage Fest, hosted by Dirtbag Vintage & Thrift Shop, is popping up at Shiloh Plaza in Downtown Springdale this Saturday, May 11, from 10a-4p.

• 🧨 Kabloomers: Join The Jones Center for the final FamJam of the 2023-24 season, featuring the incredible Doktor Kaboom! and the Wheel of Science this Saturday, May 11, at 2p and 6p.

• 🍻🐷 Brew Pig: The Brew Pig Sooie outdoor beer festival will take place this Saturday, May 11, from 3-6p before the Hogs matchup with Mississippi State at Baum-Walker Stadium.

• 🌸 Spring Decorating: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate will host A Springtime Extravaganza at the Bentonville Farmer's Market this Saturday, May 11, including fun activities, prizes, and inspiration for your home sweet home.

• 🪦 Honoring The Fallen: Volunteer to clean headstones at the Fayetteville National Cemetary in preparation for Memorial Day this Saturday, May 11, at 9a.

• 🌿 Best Fronds: Pink Fern Plants + Home is finally ready to host the Grand Opening of its new location at 914 N College Ave in Fayetteville. Spruce up your home greenery with Pink Fern this Saturday, May 11, from 10a-6p.

• ⚾️ In The Bag: In honor of Mother’s Day, the first 500 moms to arrive at the NWA Naturals baseball game vs. the Springfield Cardinals this Sunday, May 12, at 2:05p will receive a one-of-a-kind NWA Naturals belt bag.

• 🍾 Momosas: Treat Mom to a special Mother's Day Brunch at Sassafras Springs Vineyard this Sunday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• 🪴 Mamas & Maman: On Sunday, May 12, from 10a-5p, meet under the Maman sculpture for a free plant giveaway, drop-in artmaking projects, and a live music performance at 2p as part of the Trillium Salon Series.

Have a great weekend!

Development

Plans For New Adult Wellness Center Approved By City Of Bentonville

The City of Bentonville recently approved plans for a new Adult Wellness Center for adults aged 50 and up located in Downtown Bentonville next to the Ledger.

• Community Health: The new Adult Wellness Center will replace the Downtown Activity Center at 215 SW A St. in Bentonville, leveraging existing utilities and central location. Adjacent to amenities like the Bentonville Public Library and future Quilt of Parks, it aims to enhance community well-being. Construction will start this summer, with the current center remaining operational alongside the new facility.

• In The Club: Based on the feedback gathered from Bentonville residents, the five main programs the community would like the center to include are a warm water therapy pool, indoor walk/jog track, group fitness area, open fitness area, and space for two pickleball courts.

Read more on the development from Fineburg & Associates HERE.

Startup News

$10M Venture Building Studio Launches In Northwest Arkansas

Fieldbook Studio, a new $10M venture building studio built in Bentonville, aims to revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape in Arkansas and beyond, starting with the bold goal of launching five new technology startups in three years.

• In The Field: Fieldbook was launched as a collaboration between venture builder High Alpha Innovation and nonprofit VentureWell, with support from the Walton Family Foundation, Cartwheel Studio, and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority.

• By The Book: Fieldbook Studio will leverage Arkansas's unique potential within the retail value chain, operating a proven new company creation model designed to identify and validate new venture opportunities, incubate startup concepts, form viable businesses, and prepare founders to fundraise from private investors while achieving scale successfully.

Learn more about Fieldbook Studio HERE.

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