On The Market

Highlight

Market Center of the Ozarks Readies To Open Its Doors

The Market Center of the Ozarks, a 45,000-sqft facility built to support local food innovation and community engagement, officially opens this Thursday, May 29, from 2-5p.

• Fresh Off The Farm: Located off Emma Ave in Downtown Springdale, the Market Center of the Ozarks will support the region’s farmers and food entrepreneurs with crop aggregation and processing capabilities, certified commercial kitchens, and technical assistance to help scale local food businesses.

• Doors Open: The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, complimentary tastings from local food entrepreneurs, tours of the facility, live music, special gifts for guests, and speeches from local leaders. It is free and open to the public.

Find more info on the Center’s opening HERE.

Film

NWA Documentary ‘Beyond the Ashes' to Premiere at Bentonville Film Festival

The documentary Beyond the Ashes: An Adaptive Trail Story will have its world premiere this summer during the Bentonville Film Festival on Thursday, Jun 19, from 1–3:10p.

• Trails for All: Produced in Northwest Arkansas and selected for BFF’s new Homegrown competition, the film spotlights Trailblazers’ pioneering work creating “universal trails” for riders using handcycles or adaptive bikes. It follows athletes with spinal cord injuries, limb differences, and traumatic brain injuries as they reclaim their space in the outdoors.

• Access Reimagined: Directed by Emmy-nominated Tim Johnson and Telly Award winner Brock Wagner, Beyond the Ashes blends striking visuals with emotional storytelling. It features inspiring adaptive athletes like Brian Carlson, Jeremy McGhee, Annijke Wade, and more, with Trailblazers’ own Uriah Nazario narrating the journey.

A limited number of individual tickets will be available closer to the event, but festival passes are now available HERE.

Sponsored by Scott Family Amazeum

A Grown-Up Night of Prehistoric Play and Western Flair at the Amazeum

Swap responsibility for revelry! The Amazeum’s next Adult Night is set for Thursday, Jun 5, from 6-8p, inviting grown-ups to a kid-free night of fun inspired by the ultimate showdown: Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs.

• Play & Explore: Wander through immersive experiences that blend the Wild West with the prehistoric past. Try your hand at Nerf target practice, pan for gold, conquer an obstacle course, and test your lungs in a sound booth designed for dino roars.

• Strike a Pose: Grab creative cocktails from the old saloon and snap pics at the “WANTED” wall. You can also get crafty with leather stamping and pewter pouring, or flaunt some prehistoric flair with temporary tattoos.

Tickets are $20 and available now for folks 21+. Reserve yours before they ride off into the sunset HERE.

Health

UA Awarded $10M to Build Statewide Mental Health Crisis Hubs

A $10M investment will help the University of Arkansas launch a first-of-its-kind statewide mental health crisis hub network.

• A Bold Step Forward: A University of Arkansas team, led by Johanna Thomas of the School of Social Work, has secured $10M from Arkansas’s Department of Human Services to develop a statewide Crisis Hub and Continuum. The initiative aims to deliver early intervention, crisis care, and long-term support for children and adults across Arkansas, starting with seven pilot sites in cities like Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Little Rock.

• Collaboration for Change: Working with schools, hospitals, and community partners, the UA team will design a flexible, centralized model to streamline crisis response. Gov. Sarah Sanders praised the effort, calling it a unique opportunity to create a lasting solution to the state’s behavioral health challenges.

Find the story in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🥀Blood May Spill, Spines May Chill: Get ready for TheatreSquared's latest musical adventure with Tony Award-winning A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. Follow a man whittling his family tree to inherit an earldom. Get to-die-for seats now for this killer comedy onstage Jun 4-29.*

• 🎬 Here We Go Again: Mount Sequoyah’s Movies on the Mountain is back Friday, May 30, from 7:30–10p with a sing-along screening of Mamma Mia! under the stars. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy snacks, and a donation-based bar!

• 🎨 Masterpieces in the Park: The Bentonville Fine Art Festival returns to Orchards Park on Saturday and Sunday, May 31-Jun 1, from 10a–5p with works for sale, live artist demos, and free admission.

• 🎶 Hebron Hits: The Prairie View Center Summer Concert Series is bringing the tunes to Mount Hebron Park in Rogers this weekend! Catch Benjamin Del Shreve on Thursday, May 29, at 7p, and jazz legend Ben Tankard on Friday, May 30, at 7p.

• 📚 A Real Page-Turner: Fayetteville Public Library is kicking off its summer reading challenge with a free, family-friendly party this Saturday, May 31, from 9:30a–2p. Expect bounce houses, pizza, LEGO displays, circus acts, and more.

• 🌟 Glow Off: Light up the night during the Run Bentonville Glow Run, including a two-mile, neon-fueled fun run that starts at Melvin Ford Aquatic Center this Friday, May 30, at 8:45p.

• 🏌️‍♀️ Queen Of The Greens: Arkansas sophomore Maria José Marin clinched the 2025 NCAA women’s golf individual title, marking the third individual national championship in program history.

• 📅 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.

_{*Content is sponsored}

Game

House Hunch NWA

Today’s listing brought to you by the Meza Harris & Aricka Finger Team at Coldwell Banker | Harris McHaney & Faucette.

Want to feature your listing in House Hunch NWA? Respond to this email for info!