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Bentonville Restaurant Week Continues Through Aug 23

The Bentonville Restaurant Week continues through Saturday, Aug 23, offering great deals at your favorite restaurants around town.

• The Purpose: Designed to boost traffic during what’s usually a slower season, Bentonville Restaurant Week highlights and supports the local food scene.

• The Plates: The Downtown Bentonville tradition returns with more than 30 local restaurants joining in on the action with unique deals and menu specials.

See this year’s participating restaurant list HERE.

Events

Arkansas Music Week To Debut in Downtown Fayetteville

For the first time, Arkansas Music Week will be held in Downtown Fayetteville from Sep 14-21.

• Arkansas Tunes: The inaugural event will celebrate The Natural State’s rich music culture with various events planned across Downtown.

• What to Expect: With over 25 music events planned so far, the week will feature many local and regional artist performances, music exhibitions, and the internationally-renowned Music Cities Convention.

Get full event details HERE.

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RØDE House Drops Fall Lineup of Genre-Spanning Shows

Live music returns to the Momentary’s RØDE House this fall with a dynamic lineup fit for its intimate indoor stage.

• Intimate Setting: Tucked inside the Momentary, RØDE House offers a close-knit concert experience with top-tier acoustics, mood-setting lighting, and a flexible indoor space that brings you just feet away from the artists.

• Big Energy: This fall’s lineup spans genres and generations, including East Nash Grass (Aug 21), Unwound’s 30 Years of The Future of What Tour (Sep 10), Deafheaven (Sep 27), Lucius (Oct 14), and Mon Rovîa (Nov 2).

Explore the full lineup and grab your tickets before they’re gone HERE.

Culture

Bentonville Named a Top Hidden Gem Travel Destination

In partnership with USA Today, Wander, a luxury travel rental service, ranked Bentonville among the nation’s most overlooked travel destinations.

• The Report: The study analyzed restaurants, museums, landmarks, safety, and cleanliness, pulling data from Google, TripAdvisor, Instagram, and Numbeo to identify its top ten hidden gem list.

• Capital of Cool: Coming in at number 5, Bentonville earned praise for its year-round mountain biking trails and growing arts and culture scene, so much so that the Wall Street Journal recently called the city “the new capital of cool.”

See the complete hidden gem list HERE.

Education

NWACC Launches Inaugural Micro-Credential Courses

NWACC has expanded its educational programs, moving into the micro-credential program space, starting this fall.

• The Benefits: Micro-credential programs are designed to be completed in under two years, providing a faster, more affordable path to career advancement. Students earn skill-based credentials that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

• The Programs: The pilot year includes three program options: project management, biotechnology, and social & behavioral sciences, available virtually or on-site. Upon graduation, students receive a digital badge to highlight on a resume.

Listen to the full story from KUAF’s Ozarks at Large HERE.

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In other news…

• 🐾 Paws and Consider: The Bentonville Animal Shelter is hosting an adoption event on Saturday, Aug 30, from 10a–2p with adoption fees fully covered. Swing by to tour the facility and meet some adorable dogs and cats ready to find their forever homes.*

• 🐜 Bug Out: Superior Pest Solutions is celebrating its Northwest Arkansas launch with exclusive offers just for NWA Daily readers. Plus, a chance to win a full year of free pest control. Find out how to enter HERE.*

• ☄️ Nature’s Firework: A meteor was caught on camera flying over the countryside of Jasper, Arkansas, this past weekend.

• 🪑 Furniture on Fleek: Curated Collections, a premium furniture boutique store, opened its doors in Downtown Bentonville. Discover timeless pieces and treasures for your space.

• ♻️ Clean NWA: The City of Fayetteville added three new public food waste drop-off locations, showcasing first-of-its-kind bins crafted to reduce contamination.

• ❤️ You Belong Here: Visit Bentonville has launched a new community mentorship program, Belong Bentonville, to connect newcomers with longtime residents and help them feel more at home.

• 🤝 Grow With Us: Get your brand in front of 40,544 locals! Advertising with us means growing your business and supporting a feel-good, homegrown newsletter that’s all about building community in Northwest Arkansas. Let’s talk!

• 📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

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Employment

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• Buffington Homes is looking for a Field Manager to supervise and coordinate the construction of residential homes. This person will spend the majority of his/her time directing, managing, scheduling, and paying subcontractors as the worksite representative.

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