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From electrifying live music and captivating exhibitions to handcrafted cocktails with friends overlooking the Bentonville skyline, the Momentary is the ultimate destination. With immersive art, inspiring performances, and a vibrant community, it's the perfect place to unwind, spark creativity, or just... be.

Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Wednesday, Northwest Arkansas! We are taking off early for the weekend. So, enjoy a revised Weekend Wednesday Roundup:

• 🛶 Hit the Water: Soak up some Vitamin D and test your paddle skills at Ozark Kayak’s Kayak Demo Day this weekend.

• 🐾 Rub Some Dirt On It: Embrace the chaos (and pack extra shirts for your little ones) at Amazeum’s Mess Fest, packed with messy, hands-on activities this Sunday, June 29.

• 🍔 Brushes Meets Burgers: Support local artists and enjoy tailgate-inspired fun at B-Unlimited’s 4th Annual Tailgate Art Show this Thursday, June 26 from 6-9p. Guests will experience live screen printing, great food, and live music!

• 🎸 One Man Band: Take a trip down Memory Lane with rising country group Old Dominion this Saturday, June 28, at the Walmart AMP.

• 🎂 Happy Birthday! Siloam Springs is throwing a party… for itself! This Friday, don’t miss Founders Fest. There will be live music, food trucks, and family activities to celebrate another trip around the sun for Siloam Springs.

• 🍻 Happy Anniversary! Mad Rooster Beer Co is celebrating its second anniversary with craft vendors, new beer, live music, and tacos.

• 🚲 Bikes and Books: Pedal to the Bentonville Public Library’s OZ Kids™ Bike and Book Fest this Saturday for a day of bikes, books, crafts, and family fun!

• 🏊 Drive Dive In Movie: City of Fayetteville’s summertime movie series returns to the Wilson Park Pool this weekend, kicking off with crowd-favorite, Moana 2.

• 🦖 Rawr XD: Go back to the prehistoric age with Amazeum’s Roar & Explore with Dinosaurs exhibit this weekend. Great for the whole family!

• 🍇 Blackberry Szn: Harvest fresh blackberries, take home free sunflowers, and grab a family photo at Neal Family Farm’s Big Blackberry Pick this Saturday.

• 💥 Baby, You’re a Firework: Get your firework fix in early this year at Pea Ridge’s Freedom Fest & Fireworks event this Sunday, June 29 from 6-10p.

Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.

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Last Chance to Experience KAWS: FAMILY at Crystal Bridges

On view now through Monday, July 28, be sure to catch KAWS: FAMILY at Crystal Bridges before it closes – it’s a must-see for fans of bold, playful, and surprisingly emotional art.

• Bold, Bright & Beloved: This is KAWS’ first solo exhibition in Arkansas, featuring his signature characters in sculptures, paintings, drawings, and more. Centered around his bronze sculpture FAMILY (2021), the show explores human connection through quirky, cartoon-like figures that are just as touching as they are fun.

• For Everyone, Seriously: Whether you're a contemporary art buff, a longtime KAWS fan, or just looking for a cool outing with the family, KAWS: FAMILY offers an experience that’s both accessible and unforgettable.

KAWS: FAMILY is organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario. See it at Crystal Bridges while you have the chance – get your tickets HERE.

Community

LIVSN Designs and Onyx Coffee Each Earn Prestigious Sustainability Award

Northwest Arkansas business giants, LIVSN Designs and Onyx Coffee, were recently awarded the coveted B-Corp Certification.

• A+ for B-Corp: To obtain a B-Corp status, companies must score at least 80 points on an assessment evaluating social and environmental impact. LIVSN and Onyx passed with flying colors, earning scores of 111.3 and 99.1.

• In Rare Air : LIVSN Designs and Onyx Coffee join elite company. Only 3,200 U.S. based companies are B-Corp Certified. For context, there are roughly 33.2 million small businesses in the country.

Read more about LIVSN Design and Onyx Coffee’s B-Corp journey HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• 3 NWA Cities Rank in Top 100 U.S. Places to Live

• Rodeo of the Ozarks Rides Back into Town

• Luke Bryan Promises Mid-Show Refund 

• New Brewery to Open in Lowell this Summer 

• Bloom Cheese Collective Now Open in Fayetteville

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Pet Of The Week

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All June, adoption fees for cats and kittens at Best Friends Pet Resource Center are covered by Litter Robot

Employment

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• Shadow Valley Country Club is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operator to assist staff with the maintaining of the golf course grounds, landscape, and POA areas throughout the property.

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In other news

• 🌸 It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane: It’s a… Kids’ Summer Workshop Series at Mount Olive Farms! This summer, get educated on key elements of a local flower farm — topics range from Bird Benefits to Farm Animals & Soil to much, much more. Spots are limited. Sign up HERE today!*

• 🦇 Bats All, Folks! Head to Cave Springs on Saturday, July 19, for the Bats and Bluegrass Festival! Enjoy live music, food trucks (Wicked Wood and Monster Food), and the awe-inspiring sight of Gray Bats emerging at dusk. Bring a lawn chair and catch the magic in the Ozarks.*

• 🍔 Calling all Foodies! The BITE Experience @ the LPGA returns to the #NWAChampionship, September 19 - 21 at Pinnacle Country Club. A $50 daily ticket includes unlimited food and drink from 35+ local eateries, various brand activations, and premier golf viewing. Tickets are on sale now at BITENWA.com!*

• 🚀 NWA Growing Rapidly: Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the United States, adding 266 people per week with a projected population of 1 million by 2050 in sight.

• ❤️ Feel Good Story: A Bentonville teacher was awarded the Extra Mile Award at a recent school board meeting for saving the life of a second grade student.

• 🧠 Let’s Get Creative: Local educators were recently encouraged to “think like entrepreneurs” this upcoming school year by identifying challenges and taking action.

• 📚 Summer Reading Goals: Dad suggests you go check out new Fayetteville bookstore, Dad Suggests Books, this summer where you will find carefully picked, high quality children’s books and family games.

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