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Events

Downtown Springdale’s LIVE! at Turnbow Concert Moving Indoors

Due to high chance of rain, tonight’s LIVE! at Turnbow concert in Downtown Springdale will be moved indoors to Fairway Station at 6:30p.

• The Show Goes On: The concert remains free and open to the public and will feature performances by Dandelion Heart, Deion James, and Cousin Curtiss. Yankabilly Smokehouse will be on-site with BBQ for sale, and adult beverages will be available at the venue.

• The Art Walks Ahead: The Art Walk, originally scheduled alongside the concert, is now rescheduled for Saturday, May 10. Tickets are still available, and ticket holders unable to attend the new date can request a refund.

Find more info and other Downtown Springdale events HERE.

Events

Tour The Beautiful Homes Of Fayetteville’s Historic District

If you've ever wanted to step inside the beautiful homes around Fayetteville’s Wilson Park, you'll have your chance during the 19th Annual Fayetteville Tour of Homes on Saturday, May 3, from 12-5p.

• Explore the Past: Eight featured homes will open their doors for self-guided tours, ranging from historic homes like The Stice House, built in 1925, to innovative modern designs constructed in recent years, like the new Willow Bend pocket neighborhood. Each home is located within walking distance of Wilson Park, the city’s first and oldest park.

• Build the Future: All proceeds from the event support the students, teachers, and staff of Washington Elementary, Fayetteville's oldest public school, built in 1886. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at French Metro Antiques.

Get the early bird price of $25 before Apr 27 HERE.

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Give A Timeless Gift Mom Can Treasure Forever

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to wow Mom with something special this year, Underwoods Fine Jewelers is here to help you give a timeless gift she’ll never forget.

• Legacy of Love: From mother’s rings set with children’s birthstones to elegant diamond studs and flexible tennis-style bracelets, Underwoods offers heirloom-quality jewelry designed to celebrate a mother’s enduring love and strength.

• Just For Mom: Want something truly unique? Underwoods’ in-house design team can help you create a custom piece that represents what you love most about your mom. Or schedule an appointment together to let her experience the process of designing a custom piece of jewelry that’s as one-of-a-kind as she is.

Explore more in Underwoods’ Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

P.S. Go follow Underwoods on Instagram real quick. A little birdie told us they’re announcing a giveaway later today... and that little birdie might just be a radiant canary diamond solitaire pendant worth over $1,250.

Film

Trail of Tears Film Comes to Life in Prairie Grove

A powerful short film rooted in Cherokee history is being filmed in Prairie Grove, capturing the emotional legacy of the Trail of Tears.

• A Song of Survival: Trail of Tears: The Hymn follows a Cherokee man who preserved his grandmother’s hymn in a journal before being forced to relocate. Though he was killed along the trail, the journal survived and is now preserved as the oldest Cherokee writing in the collection at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah.

• Rooted in History: Director Chris Coursey has built the film around real Cherokee artifacts and traditions, working with cultural advisors to ensure historical accuracy and respect. Filming took place in Prairie Grove along historic segments of the Trail of Tears.

Learn more about the film’s background on 5 News HERE.

Transportation

Big Things in Motion for Northwest Arkansas Roads and Trails

Northwest Arkansas’s roads and trails are getting some serious upgrades, with major projects moving ahead to make travel smoother, safer, and more connected.

• Highways & Byways: Construction on the Springdale Northern Bypass is cruising along, with the phase two stretch between I-49 and Highway 112 set to wrap up by 2027. A four-lane, interstate-style highway connector to XNA is also in progress and expected to open mid-2027. A project to widen Highway 112 to four lanes between Fayetteville and Bentonville is also underway.

• Walking Points: Big ideas are also brewing for the Razorback Greenway, with a long-range plan coming together to reimagine the 40-mile trail as more than just a bike path but a vibrant corridor that connects cities and supports walkable living across the region.

Read more comments from area transportation leaders in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

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• 💡 Lights Out: Due to rain in the forecast this weekend, Fayetteville’s Phantasma lightshow and silent disco in the Ramble has been postponed.

• 🍲 Hot Pot: K-Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is finally opening in Rogers on May 1. The Hangry Pedaler is running a cool giveaway for a free table for up to 4 people on Apr 30. Go enter HERE.

• 📈 Healthy Growth: Jobs in Northwest Arkansas’s Education and Health Services sector have soared nearly 45% since 2015, the biggest jump among all major job categories.

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