Smooth As Tennessee Whoopings

How 'bout them Hogs?

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NWA Daily
October 07, 2024

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Sports

Fans Storm Field Following Arkansas’s Upset Over No. 4 Tennessee

Arkansas fans stormed the field Saturday night following the Razorbacks’ 19-14 victory over No. 4 Tennessee in front of the sixth-largest crowd in Razorback Stadium history.

  • How ‘Bout Them Hogs: This marks the first time Arkansas has toppled an AP top-5 team since 2007 when it upset No. 1 LSU, and it’s the first time the team has done so in front of a home crowd since it took down a then-ranked No. 3 Tennessee in 1999.

  • In Our Defense: After starting quarterback Taylen Green suffered an injury, backup QB Malachi Singleton stepped in to lead the game-winning touchdown drive, leaving 1:17 on the clock. Coach Pittman credited the defense for keeping us in it and ultimately winning the game by shutting down the Volunteers’ final drive. Fans rushed the field immediately after the clock expired.

Watch a video of fans storming the field HERE.

Arts & Culture

Art On The Bricks Presents Nightmare On Elm Street In Downtown Rogers

Enjoy some pre-Halloween fun during this month’s Art On The Bricks Art Walk with the theme Nightmare on Elm Street this Thursday, Oct 10, from 4:30-7:30p.

  • Celebrating the Arts: Every second Thursday of the month, more than a dozen galleries, shops, and restaurants partner with area artists around a new theme to highlight the creative talent of community members and support the local creative economy in Downtown Rogers.

  • Eerie Entertainment: Enjoy spine-tingling tunes and heart-twisting blues, dance performances, extended shopping hours at local shops, interactive art experiences, and of course, feel free to wear your costumes! Arkansas Arts Academy will host a haunted house at 115 W Walnut St, with $3 tickets raising support for student programs.

Find more information and an interactive map of the event HERE.

Join Anthem Classical Academy For An Evening With Award Winning Creative Andrew Peterson

Anthem Classical Academy will host award-winning author and musician Andrew Peterson for a conversation on the importance of classical education as part of its Fall Fundraiser at The Apollo in Downtown Springdale on Thursday, Nov 7, at 6:30p.

  • Fostering Creativity: Andrew Peterson is a recording artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, publisher, and award-winning author of the children’s series The Wingfeather Saga. In 2008, he founded The Rabbit Room, a Nashville-based nonprofit that fosters community through music, story, and art. 

  • Around The Table: The Fall Fundraiser Dinner will feature a happy hour, a caricature artist, a silent auction, and a keynote speech from Andrew Peterson on the unique benefits of classical education. If you’re considering education options or have questions about classical education, this is a great way to learn more! Tickets begin at $75.

Reserve single tickets or sponsor a table HERE.

Sports

Northwest Arkansas Unites Around The Beautiful Game

USL Arkansas gathered last Thursday at Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. in Rogers to announce the branding of Arkansas's first professional soccer club. From henceforth, the organization shall be known as Ozark United FC!

  • Regnat Populus: The club’s name, crest, and colors were carefully chosen after gathering community input through 9 fan panels of 36 people, 16 listening sessions, 500 one-on-one conversations, and 10K online submissions.

  • Spirit, Grit, Tenacity: The club’s brand will tie our state’s first professional soccer club to the region by combining references to the people, geography, flora and fauna, and limitless potential of Northwest Arkansas.

Watch a short video explaining the crest HERE.

Highlight

Crystal Bridges To Host Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen, And Jonathan Haidt For Distinguished Lectures

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

This fall, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will host two distinguished lectures, inviting visitors to hear from internationally acclaimed leaders who inspire new ways of thinking about art and wellness.

  • Women’s Wellbeing: Academy Award-winning actor, author, and activist Jane Fonda and songwriter, Golden Globe, and Academy Award-winning actor Mary Steenburgen will share in a conversation about women’s wellbeing, climate advocacy, and their personal wellness journeys on Tuesday, Nov 12, at 6p.

  • Mental Health: Jonathan Haidt, author of the acclaimed book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, will discuss the contributions of social media to the decline of teen mental health and what we can do to reverse these trends on Thursday, Dec 5, at 6p.

Find these events and more from Crystal Bridges HERE.

Outdoors

Multi-Day Bike Trips Just Got Easier With The Launch Of The Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network

Experience Fayetteville and Bikepacking Roots have launched the Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network, offering multi-day loops for all skill levels and solidifying the region as a top bikepacking destination.

  • Interest: Bikepacking is a combination of biking and camping, in which riders carry gear on their bikes for multi-day, off-road journeys. The Route Network showcases the region’s diverse landscapes, including the Springfield Plateau, the Ozark’s Boston Mountains, and the Buffalo River Valley.

  • Desire: The curated selection of five unique routes range from 60 to 190 miles for 2-4 day trips and can be linked together into several longer tours of up to 260-plus miles. All routes begin in Fayetteville, which serves as a front door to over a million acres of National Forest and hundreds of miles of gravel road.

Check out the routes HERE.

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In other news…

  • 🐶 New Best Friend: Join Best Friends Animal Society and participating shelters at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville to celebrate the 16th Mars Pet Adoption Weekend, Oct 11-13. All adoption fees are covered by Mars and the Pedigree Foundation.*

  • 🤝 Cast A Wide Net: Looking to grow your business or network with other professionals? Join the Razorback Network Group on Tuesday, Oct 8, at Black Apple from 4-6p to learn more about the power that joining Business Network International (BNI) can unlock for your business. Register here.*

  • 🥣 Delicioso: Bites & Bowls in Springdale has been nominated for the prestigious Siete Community Choice Award, with the chance to win $10,000. They’re one of only seven businesses in the nation competing for the award. Go vote for them HERE.

  • 📕 Meet The Author: Join Underbrush Books in Downtown Rogers tomorrow, Oct 8, at 6p for an author Q&A with Andrea L. Rogers and the launch of her latest YA Dystopian novel, The Art Thieves.

  • 🚲️ Pedal Fast: The next round of applications for the Bentonville E-Bike Rebate Program is open this week, Oct 7-14. Find out if you qualify and submit applications while the round is open!

  • 🏃 Haulin’ It For The Heros: There’s still time to sign up for the Hero Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in Fayetteville this Saturday, Oct 12, at 7:30a.

  • 🧯Burn Ban: Benton County issued a burn ban until further notice.

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