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Arts & Culture

Globally Renowned Artist Painting Mural in Downtown Rogers

Francisco Díaz Scotta, an internationally acclaimed artist, is crafting a new mural in Downtown Rogers this week.

• Mr. Worldwide: Architect-turned-artist, Scotta, has painted across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Now, he’s in Rogers as part of Specialized Real Estate Group’s Love Your Neighbor series.

• Check it Out: His new mural celebrates Rogers’ cultural diversity and history, expressed through botanical symbolism. All are welcome to stop by the corner of First Street Flats by Aug 15 to watch the piece come to life.

Get the full story HERE.

Entertainment

JJ’s Live Announces Official Rebrand With New Name ‘Ozark Music Hall’

JJ’s Live, a Fayetteville music venue, has officially rebranded to Ozark Music Hall after polling its social media audience.

• People’s Choice Awards: Back in late July, the venue asked followers to choose between three names for the rebrand: The Sound Bath, The Pig Sty, and Ozark Music Hall. After a few weeks of voting, the winner was clear.

• New & Improved: The expansion includes more bars, a refreshed VIP area, expanded restrooms, and an upgraded backstage area for artists. To mark the occasion, the venue is offering $20 all-in tickets to four select shows this year,

See the full rebrand announcement HERE.

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The Momentary Unveils Star-Studded Fall Concert Lineup

The Momentary's Live on the Green series continues this fall with five powerhouse acts spanning soul, reggae, indie pop, and banda across the outdoor Momentary Green.

• Summer Send-Off: Muscadine Bloodline's Coastal Plain Tour continues the series Friday, Aug 23, followed by Pancho Barraza bringing his Simplemente Tour to the Green on Friday, Sep 6. Both shows promise to bridge country and banda sounds as summer transitions to fall.

• Triple-Header: October delivers three powerhouse performances, beginning with reggae legends Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear on Oct 3, indie favorites Japanese Breakfast on Oct 5, and Blues Traveler with Spin Doctors wrapping the season on Oct 19.

Get tickets for the complete fall lineup HERE.

Infrastructure

Springdale Highway Project Receives $24M Grant

The final section of Springdale’s Northern Bypass received a $24.46M federal grant, providing crucial funding for the area’s number one infrastructure priority.

• Highways & Byways: Funding supports a 6.6-mile segment connecting East Springdale’s Highway 265 to U.S. Highway 412, which aims to reduce traffic and support economic growth in Northwest Arkansas.

• High-Dollar Highway: This is a four-phase, high-dollar project. Phase one completed in 2015 for $100M. Phase two is under construction now for $180M. Construction on the final two phases hasn’t begun yet but the state forecasts it to wrap up in late 2031.

Read more about the infrastructure development HERE.

Events

Head To Downtown Rogers For Bakeries on the Bricks

Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks is mixing it up this month with ‘Bakeries on the Bricks,’ this Thursday, Aug 14, from 4:30-7:30p.

• A Sweet Twist: Normally an art walk, the event will feature local bakers and dessert shops instead, showcasing baking as its own art form to the local community.

• Tasty Treats: Expect a night of tasty baked goods and desserts, live music, vibrant art, local shopping, and a bakery-themed scavenger hunt across downtown.

See full event details HERE.

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In other news…

• 🪄 I Got The Magic: Award-winning magician Jason Verners is returning to BlakeSt from Aug 20-24 with magical happy hours, magic shows, and even a kid-friendly magic show. To celebrate the magic, BlakeSt is waiving all member joining fees through Aug 30. Limited spots remain. Apply for membership today.*

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• 🌕 Get Your Glasses Early: Meteorologist Dan Skoff says the path of totality for a Total Solar Eclipse will pass directly through NWA on Aug 12, 2045.

• 🐗 When Pigs Fly: Fort Smith’s 184th Attack Squadron, otherwise known as the Flying Razorbacks, was named the top aircraft team in the Air Force after flying more than 300 combat missions in 2024.

• 🐶 Pet Patio Pals: Check out popular breweries, cafes, and restaurants around Rogers that welcome furry friends on their patios.

• 👋 Long List of Wins: NWA Food Bank President & CEO, Kent Eikenberry, will retire in Q2 of 2026 after a decade at the helm. Under his leadership, the food bank served over 12M meals and 14M pounds of food in 2024 alone.

• 🔥 Summer Heat: The City of Fayetteville Utilities Department urged residents on the east side of town and in Goshen to conserve water as consumption and irrigation demand spikes with rising temps.

• 🐝 Can You Use It In A Sentence? Underbrush Books, located off Walnut Ave in Rogers, is hosting a Lord of the Rings-themed adult spelling bee tonight, Aug 13, at 6:30p. So start brushing up on your Elvish.

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

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