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Events

Toast The End Of Regular Season Baseball At Brew Pig Sooie

Brew Pig Sooie is back at Baum-Walker Stadium this Saturday, May 17, from 11a–2p ahead of the Razorbacks’ matchup against Tennessee!

  • Bases & Brews: Tickets are $40, which includes a 5 oz. sampling glass and unlimited pours from over 20 breweries, access to local food trucks, and entertainment with a live DJ. A Brew Pig Sooie ticket will not grant entry into the Baseball game vs. Tennessee.

  • Top-15 Clash: Following the beer festival, the No. 7 Razorbacks face the No. 15 Volunteers in a Top 15 SEC matchup at 3p. Arkansas heads into the regular season closer with a 40-9 record, and Tennessee at 38-11.

Find ticket info and full event details HERE.

Food & Drink

The Preacher’s Son Reopens Rooftop Bar With Fresh New Flavors

This past weekend, The Preacher’s Son in Bentonville unveiled Celeste, a reimagined rooftop patio experience serving summer cocktails and small bites.

  • Something New: With a brand-new menu and concept from Michelin-star-trained Chef Neal Gray, the rooftop is now open Wednesday through Sunday (weather permitting).

  • With A View: Perched above the historic church, Celeste serves summer-ready cocktails, tasty small bites, and a solid wine list all in an open-air setting perfect for evening hangs.

Check out the Celeste rooftop menu HERE.

Think Outside the Box: How Storage Units Are Becoming the Secret to Smarter Living


Spring and summer often spark the urge to clean out old clutter, but what if seasonal organizing wasn’t just about decluttering? What if it were about rethinking space altogether?

  • Beyond Clutter: Storage units are no longer just a place to stash overflow furniture or holiday décor. They're becoming blank canvases for a new kind of lifestyle upgrade—think: personal gyms, side hustle headquarters, and creative studios, all tucked inside your very own square footage.

  • Build & Create: Whether you’re running a candle business, building your dream workout space, or finally making time to start painting again, a dedicated space makes all the difference. Neighborhood Storage is the perfect place to grow your business, restart a hobby, or reset your routine.

Find Neighborhood Storage in Siloam Springs and coming soon to Tontitown! Find your space HERE.

Events

Have A Sweet Weekend At The Fayetteville Strawberry Festival

Strawberries, music, and a whole lot of fun are coming to the Fayetteville Square this weekend with the return of the Fayetteville Strawberry Festival!

  • Strawberry Swing: New this year, a honky tonk street dance featuring Tara and the Gift Horses and The Pink Stones will kick things off Saturday, May 17, from 6–9p on the Square.

  • Berry Cool: Sunday’s main event features two stages of live music, pie-eating contests, dog costume competitions, pie auctions, and more! Plus, this year’s event welcomes Muriel Fahrion, the original creator and illustrator of Strawberry Shortcake.

Find the full festival schedule and details HERE.

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In other news…

  • 🎭️ The Future Is Now: Over the next 2 weekends, witness trailblazing works at the 2025 Arkansas New Play Festival held at The Medium, Crystal Bridges, and TheatreSquared! Say you saw it here first—and support your region's theatre—with a $50 All-Access Festival Pass or $15 single tickets now.*

  • 🧬 High-Tech Health: Discover the future of healthcare at Fuel For Your Health Demo Day at the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville on Wednesday, May 14, from 5–9p. Hear from trailblazing startups, network with innovators, and cap the night with cocktails, dinner, and bold ideas.*

  • 🫖 So, Here’s The Tea: Mount Sequoyah is hosting a Bridgerton-inspired tea party on Sunday, May 18, from 2:30–4:30p, complete with strawberry mimosas, dainty bites, live music, and a DIY ceramic teacup to take home. Regency attire and genteel gossip encouraged!

  • Lavande Love: Cafe Lavande, a new coffee shop in South Fayetteville, is now open at 659 E. Huntsville Rd. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 8a-3p.

  • 🩺 Alice In Wellness Land: Alice Walton was named to TIME’s inaugural 100 Health list for her work transforming medical education through the upcoming Alice Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville. The school opens this July and reimagines training with a focus on prevention, nutrition, and even art.

  • ✈️ Flo Rida: Breeze Airways is launching new nonstop flights from XNA to Pensacola, FL, starting Thursday, Sep 4, with fares starting at $49.

  • Brewing Bonds: Weaving NWA is hosting Coffee & Conversation 101 at Hail Fellow Well Met in Johnson on Thursday, May 15, from 10–11:30a. Learn how to bring neighbors together, build trust, and spark meaningful connections in your community.

  • 📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

  • 💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.

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