Happy 1-0, Amazeum!

The Amazeum is celebrating its 10th birthday this Saturday, Jul 12, and all are invited! Also, in its latest move, Onyx Coffee is featured in a new documentary celebrating Rogers as a central hub for coffee culture.

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Events

Amazeum Turns Ten This Weekend

The Amazeum is celebrating its 10th birthday this Saturday, Jul 12, and all are invited!

  • A Decade of Impact: Since opening in 2015, the Amazeum has welcomed over 2 million curious minds, from student to educator and everything in between.

  • Bubbles & Beats: Celebrate with a performance from award-winning singer songwriter Shannon Wurst, plus special activities like a bubble & light lab and an end-of-day parade. BONUS: 10 year olds get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket!

Get your tickets HERE.

Highlight

They just keep growing! In its latest move, Onyx Coffee is featured in Coffee: The Universal Language, a documentary celebrating Rogers as a central hub for coffee culture.

  • Coffee City: The YouTube documentary highlights how coffee has connected the Rogers community, showcasing Onyx Coffee as the leader behind the city’s authentic coffee scene.

  • Tourism Bump: The film also targets a new audience: coffee lovers who enjoy traveling. Local city leaders expect the series to boost awareness and visitation to the city. Gear up, Rogers!

Watch the full documentary HERE.

Bats, Bluegrass & A Big Birthday

Illinois River Watershed Partnership

Celebrate the magic of the Ozarks at dusk during Bats and Bluegrass on Saturday, Jul 19, at the Illinois River Watershed Sanctuary in Cave Springs.

  • A Conservation Celebration: This year marks 20 years of conservation work by the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, and they're throwing a community party featuring live bluegrass from Sons of Otis Malone, nature hikes, scavenger hunts, and hands-on watershed education.

  • Cave Creatures Take Flight: As the sun sets, catch the awe-inspiring emergence of endangered Gray Bats from the Sanctuary’s cave—a seasonal spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Get your tickets and learn more about the event HERE.

Arts & Culture

Art on the Bricks Returns to Downtown Rogers This Thursday

Downtown Rogers

NWA Daily

Tap into your creative side with art, music, and poetry at Art on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers, Jul 10 from 4:30p-7:30p.

  • Arts & Crafts: Enjoy live poetry and music performances, shop local with boutiques & pop-up vendors, and experience tasty food & drinks all throughout the heart of Downtown Rogers.

  • Why You Should Go: Hit the Art Walk to celebrate local creativity, support small businesses, and soak up free, family-friendly summer fun.

See the full schedule and pop-up vendor list HERE.

Restaurant News

Goat Lab Brewing To Open New Fayetteville Concept

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Goat Lab Brewing is expanding its footprint to Fayetteville with a new location located on Garland Ave in the former Renzo’s building. Projected grand opening is Aug 15.

  • Woo Pig Sooie Brewski: Owners Bill and Rhonda Adams plan to name the Fayetteville spot, Goat Lab RED as a nod to the University of Arkansas right in its backyard.

  • The G.O.A.T of Beer: The taproom will serve a full food and bar menu curated by chef Will Mauk, featuring pub fare for lunch, entrees for dinner, and of course, Goat Lab brews throughout the day.

Read the full story HERE.

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In other news…

  • 🦉 Protect Your Nest: Join local attorneys for a free, estate planning educational workshop on July 14 in Bentonville or July 15th in Fayetteville. Registration is required.*

  • 📵 Bell-to-Bell, No Cell: Fayetteville Public Schools announced two new policy changes for the 2025-2026 school year: a ban on cell phones and the installation of metal detectors.

  • 🏆 And The Award Goes To… We’re on a mission to connect Northwest Arkansas through positive, unbiased news. If you believe in what we do and want to help us grow, nominate NWA Daily for the 2025 Weaver Awards.

  • 💪 Way to Go, Arkansas: Arkansas finished its 2024 fiscal year strong reporting a $367.9 million tax revenue surplus, 1.7% above the forecast.

  • ⚾️ Baseball & Fireworks: Still craving fireworks? You’re in luck. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are home all week, with a fireworks show after Friday’s game!

  • 🍕 Local Live Music Zone: Waystone Pizza is known for more than its pizza. The Fayetteville restaurant is a safe, welcoming space for all ages to enjoy great food, drinks, and now, local live music.

  • 📅 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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