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Arkansas Razorbacks Kick Off Season Against Alabama A&M

The Arkansas Razorback Football Team starts its season this Saturday, Aug 30, at 3:15p against Alabama A&M.

• Wooo Pig Sooie: Saturday marks the first of several big matchups the Hogs will host this year, including Notre Dame on Sep 27 and Texas A&M on Oct 18.

• From The Rooftop: Fans can score $30 tickets for the home opener, including access to Big Red’s Rooftop (the largest outdoor sports bar in college football) and a bonus ticket to Friday night’s first-ever “red glow” inside Razorback Stadium.

Get discounted tickets while they last HERE.

Events

Arts One Presents To Mark 60 Years At Sassasfras Springs

Arts One Presents will celebrate 60 years of the arts in Springdale with its annual Gala at Sassasfras Springs Winery on Sep 4.

• The Schedule: The Cocktail Meets Creativity-themed party begins at 5:30p with a cocktail hour, silent art auction, and live painters, followed by dinner and performances from past Arts One productions at 7p.

• Its Impact: Gala proceeds will support Arts One’s mission to empower artists, enrich businesses, and engage the community in shaping the future of the arts in Northwest Arkansas.

RSVP for the Gala HERE.

Sponsored by Walton Arts Center

Experience Jurassic Park in Concert at the Walmart AMP

Experience Jurassic Park like never before as a full symphony orchestra performs John Williams' iconic score live while the film plays at the Walmart AMP on Friday, Sep 5, at 7:30p.

• Life Finds A Way: Steven Spielberg's action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in a movie that defined a generation of filmmaking… and supplied nightmare fossil fuel for us 90s kids.

• Cello-Saurus Rex: The film will be projected in high definition while a live orchestra, including members from the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, performs Williams' legendary dinosaur score, transforming the classic into an immersive audiovisual experience.

Get tickets before they go extinct HERE.

Nonprofit

AR’s Largest Triathlon Hits The Start Line This Weekend

Trifest for MS, the largest triathlon in Arkansas, returns to Bentonville this weekend, Aug 29-31, raising funds for multiple sclerosis research.

• Swim, Bike, Run: Nearly 1K participants from across the country will compete in divisions ranging from age groups and corporate teams to para-athletes.

• For the Common Good: Each year, the triathlon raises nearly $100K to support multiple sclerosis research at UAMS in Arkansas, as well as other big-name institutions like Northwestern University and the University of California at San Francisco.

Sign up to race or donate to the event HERE.

Arts & Culture

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Opens Photography Exhibit

Springdale’s Shiloh Museum of Ozark History has opened a new interactive exhibit, Capturing Time: Historic Ozark Cameras.

• Stories from the Lens: The display features more than 300 cameras and 500K photographs, offering a glimpse into the history of photography in the Ozarks and the stories of those who preserved it.

• History of the Ozarks: Explore an interactive photo studio, kaleidoscope patterns, and a darkroom feature, alongside works from notable Ozarks photographers like Mrs. Young, J.H. Field, Ernie Deane, and Mary Maestri Vaughan.

Get a snapshot of the exhibit HERE.

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In other news…

• 🎒 Back To School: Backpacks, books, and budgeting—oh my! Generations Bank helps families stay on track this school year with savings tools, student accounts, and support from people who know your name. Find your nearest branch location HERE.*

• 🗡️ All for Fun, Fun for All: Catch Ken Ludwig’s action-packed adaptation of The Three Musketeers at Fayetteville’s TheatreSquared. This family-friendly adventure runs through Sunday, Sep 7. Get tickets HERE.*

•  👀 Best Workplaces to Work: See if your employer made Forbes’ list of top Arkansas companies to work for.

• 🤠 Boot Scootin’ Boogie: Grab your boots for a night of line dancing at Bentonville’s The Ballroom at I Street, happening Tuesday, Aug 26, at 6:30p.

• 🧑‍🚒 Fayetteville for Firefighters: Fayetteville is the first city in Arkansas to pass a Bill of Rights for firefighters, adding protections for first responders.

• 🍻 Drink Beer, Do Good: Head over to Rogers’ Ozark Beer Company today, where $1 from every pour will be donated to the Rogers Public Education Foundation.

• 🀠 A Color Flush: Get your Mahjong fix in at Café Con Chisme in Springdale on Tue, Aug 26, from 5-8p.

• 📅 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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