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Real Estate

South Side of Bentonville Square Hits the Market for $17.4M

A property on the south side of Bentonville Square hit the market this week with a $17,476,000 price tag.

• Prime Location: The 17K sq ft property sits next to the Walmart Museum and the original Walmart store, housing restaurant staple, Table Mesa, plus other local businesses.

• High Traffic Hotspot: With year-round foot traffic, it is one of the most coveted properties in Northwest Arkansas, offering investors the rare opportunity to play a role in Downtown Bentonville’s ongoing transformation.

Get more property details HERE.

Art & Culture

Int’l Artist Painting 3D Murals in Downtown Fayetteville

Critically-acclaimed Dutch artist Leon Keer is bringing two large murals to Downtown Fayetteville, now through Aug 23.

• 3D in Downtown: Both murals feature three-dimensional illusions, transforming everyday buildings into visual experiences, a style that Keer is globally known for.

• Don’t Miss It: This is a rare chance to watch a world-class muralist in action. You can catch him painting at the Fayetteville Public Library and Town Center parking decks before he wraps up later this month.

Read more about the project HERE.

Sponsored by BlakeSt

Magician Jason Verners Returns to BlakeSt for a Weekend of Wonder

Award-winning magician Jason Verners is bringing his mind-blowing magic back to BlakeSt in Bentonville from Wednesday to Sunday, Aug 20–24.

• I've Got The Magic: Hailed as “one of the most promising rising stars in magic today,” Jason will host magical happy hours, perform his greatest hits, and he’s even debuting brand-new illusions never before seen at BlakeSt.

• Sunday Spectacle: The weekend wraps up with a special performance during BlakeSt’s annual family day, including a kid-friendly outdoor magic show on Sunday, Aug 24.

Don’t miss the magic. BlakeSt is waiving all member joining fees through Aug 30. Limited spots remain. Apply for membership today HERE.

Events

Crystal Bridges Opens Fall Exhibit With Soccer Icon Mia Hamm

Crystal Bridges will kick off its fall art exhibit, Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture, with soccer legend Mia Hamm on Thursday, Sep 11, at 6p.

• Soccer Star: With four NCAA championships, two World Cup titles, and two Olympic gold medals, Mia Hamm is widely considered the greatest female athlete of the past 40 years. She’ll share her story, from dominating on the field to breaking barriers for women’s sports off it, live on the Crystal Bridges’ stage.

• What’s In Store: The night will open with remarks from Bank of America President Katie Knox and Crystal Bridges’ Chief Curator Austin Barron Bailly before Hamm sits down for a conversation with moderator Steve Nelson and the launch of the new exhibit.

Grab your tickets to the event HERE.

Sustainability

$53M, Five-Year Recycling Plan In The Works For NWA

The Northwest Arkansas Council just announced a five-year, $53M plan to improve NWA’s recycling system.

• The Problem: Each year, 117K tons of recyclable material get tossed in the region’s only landfill, which is running out of space. A lack of education and clear recycling guidelines has also left local satisfaction rates 20% below the national average.

• The Plan: The council is pitching nine strategic projects to increase recycling participation, expand capacity at local material recovery facilities, and improve collaboration. The goal? Increase participation rates and tons collected by 25% over the next five years.

Get the full story from 5News HERE.

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In other news…

• 🏓 Dink or Treat: Join the 2nd Annual Monster Match Pickleball Tournament, presented by Reebok & Reign Storm Clean Energy, at Osage Park on Oct 25–26 for costumed competition, prizes, and surprises. All skill levels are welcome, so grab a paddle, dress up, and get ready to rally! Register HERE.*

• 🧢 Hat's Off: Join local apparel brand JUNK as they celebrate their new hats and apparel line at The Garage by JUNK in Bentonville this Saturday, Aug 16, from 11a-3p. There will be free food, drinks, exclusive discounts, brand new merchandise, and yard games with friends and family.

• 🏈 Pro Hog Breaks Record: Former Hog-turned-NFL Kicker, Cam Little, drilled a 70-yard field goal in week 1 of the NFL preseason. If it had happened in the regular season, it would’ve shattered the league record by four yards.

• ⭐️ Celebrity Sighting: Nickelodeon star, Victoria Justice, was spotted on Dickson Street and at Crystal Bridges, while in town filming a horror movie.

• 🐤 Cats Versus Birds: Over the past year and a half, Wild Birds Unlimited and the NWA Community Cat Project have removed 60 stray cats from the streets, saving an estimated 3,000 songbirds in the process.

• 🚴 Think Bike Block Party: The Bentonville Bike Series is back tonight, Aug 12, from 5-7p on the Bentonville Square with free demos, workshops, speakers, giveaways, and live music.

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

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