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Weekend Roundup
Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:
🧒 For the kids: Check out the Cherishing Children Rally today at noon to kick off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month.
😆 Weekend Whimsy: Laugh your face off at The Grove Comedy Club this weekend with YouTube sensation and America’s Got Talent semifinalist Greg Morton — tickets start at $20, with three showtime options available from Apr 5-6.
☀️ Eclipse Excitement: Dive into Downtown Bentonville's First Friday for eclipse fun, music, and munchies, Apr 5, 11a-9p. Gear up for Monday's Solar-Bration!
⚾️ Naturals vs. Drillers Showdown: Catch the Naturals in fresh gear for the 2024 opener, Apr 5-7! Fireworks Friday & Saturday, plus Family Sunday fun at Arvest Ballpark.
🏡🌳 NWA Home & Outdoor Living Expo: Explore 125+ vendors for home improvement, landscaping, and tech at Rogers Convention Center, Apr 5-7.
🚲 Pedal Park Grand Opening: Head over to Pedal Park, Farmington's newest food truck village, for games, yoga, karaoke, live music, BOGO Pedal Pops, and plenty of fun Apr 5-6, 12-8p!
🏃♂️ 1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run: Lace up for a run through the scenic Oz Trails in Eureka Springs, with distances for all, Apr 6, Eclipse weekend festivities included!
🏅 Just Keep Running: Experience the city’s beauty, landmarks, and neighborhoods on a 13.1-mile journey in the Bentonville Half Marathon on Apr 6.
🌌 Space Magic at The Jones Center: Discover the universe with Tommy Terrific's magic, plus swimming, skating, and crafts. Go on a cosmic adventure for families on Apr 6 for only $5 each.
🤸♀️ Tourney Time: Watch Arkansas Razorbacks and seven other top teams compete in the NCAA Regionals this weekend. Pick up tickets or watch live on ESPN+ if you can’t make it in person!
🎶 Totally Awesome: Immerse yourself in music, nature, and hot air balloon rides, Apr 7-8, for the Totality at Mulberry Mountain.
🌺 "Orchids' Allure" Book Signing: Discover the captivating world of orchids through intimate portraits in “Orchids’ Allure” and get your book signed at Pearl's Books in Fayetteville on Apr 7.
Sports
The Muss Bus is Headed to USC, Ending an Exciting Chapter for the Razorback Basketball Team
Yesterday, Coach Musselman announced he’d be leaving Arkansas for USC, ending one of the most exciting chapters in Razorback hoops since the Nolan Richardson era.
Back west: After a successful stint with the Razorbacks including three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, two trips to the Elite 8, and toppling #1 seeds in the NCAA tournament two years in a row, Musselman is headed back west to coach the Trojans.
Big shoes to fill: The search for a new coach at Arkansas includes names like Will Wade and Chris Beard.
Read more about Musselman's move HERE.
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Get Your Laughs in at TheatreSquared with “Laughs in Spanish”
Laughs in Spanish, a hilarious play about family and art, is now showing at TheatreSquared.
Get your tickets now: Don't miss out on this sidesplitting production, running through May 5th, and featuring a talented ensemble cast.
A perfect blend: Laughs in Spanish delivers both clever comedy and a touch of Latin spice, making it a must-see event for theatre lovers.
Snag your seats and join in on the fun HERE.
Community
Annual Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Dates Announced
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship is back this September and is aiming to, once again, make a positive impact on the community and the environment, becoming the second LPGA event to be GEO Certified®.
Scorecard improvement: The tournament scored 50 out of 58 points for its sustainability efforts, including waste diversion, promoting low carbon travel, and supporting local businesses and underrepresented groups in golf.
Worth the green: The purse for the 2024 event will be increased to $3 million, demonstrating Walmart and P&G's commitment to supporting women's sports and sustainability.
Read more about the #NWAChampionship's sustainability efforts and start gearing up for this year’s event HERE.
ICYMI
This Week’s Top Stories
The first First Friday of the year in Bentonville
To Kill a Mockingbird coming to WAC Apr 16-21
This weekend’s NWA Home Expo
Habitat for Humanity “Diner en Blanc” happening on May 11
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🎺🎤 Aubrey Logan Band at WAC: Experience the jazz genius of Aubrey Logan, blending genres with soulful vocals and trombone, Apr 27, 7:30p.
🌿🌳 Invasive Plant Bounty: As part of a city wide program, you can swap invasive plants for native trees and shrubs, Apr 10-15 in Fayetteville.
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