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Learn how to support loved ones with disabilities without risking their benefits during a free estate planning webinar with HootOwl next Wednesday, Jun 4, from 12–12:45p. Experts will cover trusts, government benefits, trustee selection, and host a live Q&A session. RSVP HERE.

Music

New Summer Concert Series Kicks Off at Mount Hebron Park in Rogers

The City of Rogers is turning up the volume this summer with a new concert series at Mount Hebron Park’s Prairie View Center, starting Thursday, May 30, at 7p.

• Smooth Start: The season kicks off with the Prairie View Jazz Series, featuring former pro basketballer and Grammy-nominated pianist Ben Tankard and the talented NWA Jazz All-Star Youth Band.

• Take A Seat: General admission is free, just bring a blanket or lawn chair. Or, for a closer view, tables for 6 people can be reserved for $30. Seating is limited and is first come, first served for table ticket holders.

See the full summer lineup and get your tickets HERE.

Housing

Affordable Housing Gaps Widen as NWA Population Grows

A new housing report reveals that Northwest Arkansas’s rapid growth is outpacing affordable housing, prompting a renewed call for regional collaboration.

• Costs Climb, Supply Lags: Since 2019, home prices have jumped 70.9% and median rent for multifamily units has risen nearly 50%. Meanwhile, the need for low-income rental units has grown from 7,100 to 9,300, and cost-burdened households have increased by 10%.

• Moving Forward: The Our Housing Future report outlines five key steps: creating a regional housing vision, launching a trust fund, utilizing public land, leveraging state/federal resources, and incentivizing affordable development, especially in fast-growing towns beyond the region’s core cities.

Explore the full report and recommendations at HERE.

Sponsored by the Momentary

The Momentary Throws a Free, All-Day House Party in Bentonville

Celebrate music, art, and community during House Party at the Momentary in Bentonville on Saturday, May 31, from 10a–10p.

• Three Times The Fun: This free event celebrates the Momentary's three latest exhibitions: Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul, The Prison Concerts: Folsom and San Quentin (Jim Marshall’s Photographs of Johnny Cash), and The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

• All Day Long: Enjoy live music, DIY concert shirt screen-printing, an all-day family-friendly dance party, food trucks, and more leading up to a local talent concert in the RØDE House.

Find the full schedule and more details HERE.

Nonprofit

Join Circles NWA's Fall Cohort and Start Building a Brighter Future

Circles NWA is welcoming new participants for its upcoming fall cohort, offering support and resources to help families break the cycle of poverty.

• Community Support: Circles NWA connects individuals, called Circle Leaders, with mentors and allies who help them set and achieve personal goals, build financial stability, and access community resources.

• Real Change: Meetings take place Wednesdays from 6–8p at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. Meals and childcare are provided to make it easier for families to participate.

If you are feeling stuck, living paycheck to paycheck, and would like to have support in reaching your goals, apply to be a Circle Leader HERE.

Food & Drink

Sip, Score, Repeat with Ozark Charcuterie’s New Wine Club

Ozark Charcuterie in Fayetteville just launched a Wine of the Month Club designed to make wine more fun, approachable, and affordable.

• Curated Sips: Choose between two monthly memberships: $50 for wine-only or $100 for wine paired with a charcuterie box. Each includes a curated bottle, tasting notes, a Spotify playlist, a fun fact sheet, and a scorecard to track your favorites. Pickups are every third Thursday at their Fayetteville wine bar.

• A Little Extra: Club members get other in-store perks, too, like 20% off dine-in and bottle shop purchases on pickup days, 10% off dine-in every day, and access to wine locker service. Plus, the shop now stocks 25 new budget-friendly retail wines for takeout.

Join the Wine of the Month Club and explore the full details HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🧘 Go With the Flow: The Fayetteville Movement Festival returns to Mount Sequoyah Center with three days of dance, creativity, and connection from July 4–6. Local and regional instructors will lead workshops for movers of all levels. Get $20 off your tickets with Early Bird Pricing when you register by May 31.*

• 👖 Nice Pants: Bentonville-based LIVSN took the No. 1 spot in The Rock Fight’s Top 5 Outdoor Apparel Brands for New and Emerging Brands, earning a spot among top brands like Cotopaxi, PICTURE ORGANIC, Mountain Hardwear, and Fjällräven.

• 🏀 Knox It Off: Star forward Karter Knox is coming back to Arkansas for his sophomore season, skipping the NBA Draft to help lead the Razorbacks under Coach Calipari in Year 2.

• 🍛 Turn Up The Flavor: Turn this Saturday night into a culinary adventure with spicyAlchemist, a supper club experience inspired by the flavors of Tamilnadu, India. It’s $50 per ticket, and seats are limited. To reserve a spot, DM @spicyAlchemist or email [email protected].

• 🩰 Step Into the Spotlight: Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre dancers will debut original choreography in J Street Creations, a one-night showcase at The Medium in Springdale. Expect styles from ballet to contemporary, a short film screening, and a season wrap party this Saturday, May 31, at 7:30p.

• ✈️ RAT Sighting: Aviation sleuths caught a rare glimpse of the elusive NT-43A “RAT 55,” a top-secret Air Force test plane, flying over Arkansas en route to Bentonville last Tuesday, May 20.

• 📅 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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