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Game Composites celebrates 100th GameBird, Presley Paige declares Pinkmas, and more!
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Bentonville’s Game Composites Celebrates 100th Delivery Of GB1 GameBird
Game Composites
Bentonville-based aerospace company Game Composites recently celebrated a major milestone, delivering its 100th GB1 GameBird, a top-performing aircraft designed for agility, precision, and speed.
Arkansas Made: Built in Arkansas, the GB1 GameBird is beloved by professional pilots and aviation enthusiasts for its advanced aerobatic capabilities, cruising speeds of over 200 knots, and impressive range of more than 1,000 nautical miles.
The Sky’s The Limit: This milestone marks a pivotal moment for Game Composites as they expand their product line and continue to build a sustainable business that meets the needs of pilots worldwide while setting new standards in both sport and recreational aviation.
Read the full news release HERE.
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It’s Pinkmas! Presley Paige Adds A Sparkle To The Holiday Season
On Friday, Presley Paige officially declared the start of Pinkmas, the store’s annual celebration of the Christmas season—with an extremely pink twist.
Shiny & Pink: Presley Paige sells home decor, gifts, and party supplies, with a focus on holiday-themed items. The store is located at 930 N. College Ave in Fayetteville. If you’re driving by, it’s hard to miss right now as the store is covered in millions of shimmering pink sparkles.
Discovering Pinkmas: If you’ve ever wondered what that shiny pink store in Fayetteville is, one of our readers, Adrienne Lumb, recently submitted an article about her first experience with Pinkmas. We loved it so much that we decided to share it with all of you!
Read “Tickled Pink at Presley Paige” HERE.
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Arts & Culture Monthly Spotlight
Keep up with Northwest Arkansas’s vibrant arts & culture scene with the Arkansas Creative Calendar by CACHE. Here are a few events we’re excited about this November:
🎼 Broadway & Beyond: See Emmy Award-winner Liz Callaway live at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville from Nov 7-9, performing songs from her celebrated Broadway roles in Cats and Baby, plus her unforgettable hit from Anastasia.
🧶 Yarn It: Engage with the local fiber arts community during NWA Fiber Fest, including fiber vendors, educational classes, and more at the Washington County Fairgrounds from Nov 8-9.
🎧 On The Pod: The third annual Arkansas Podcast Festival, ARKAST, will feature national speakers, local podcasters, workshops and more at the Fayetteville Public Library from Nov 14-16.
🧙 Magic Of Music: Experience the joy of live music and storytelling during SoNA’s free performance of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice at the Springdale Public Library on Saturday, Nov 23, at 10:30a.
🐶 Pet Pics: The Momentary in Bentonville will unveil a new, free exhibition called Best in Show, exploring the role of pets in contemporary photography on Saturday, Nov 23.
Find other events happening this month on the CACHE Creative Calendar.
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Museum Of Native American History Highlights Rich History Of Indigenous Americans
Observe National Native American Heritage Month this November by visiting the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. The museum is open Tue-Sat from 11a-5p, and admission is always free.
Rich History: The Museum of Native American History provides a place to experience the diverse Indigenous cultures of the Americas through pre-historic and historic art. Northwest Arkansas is predominately located across the ancestral lands of the Quapaw, Caddo, and Osage people.
Ol’ Tusker: MONAH is home to thousands of artifacts spanning 24,000 years, featuring items from pre-Columbian civilizations all the way back to the Paleo Period — including a complete wooly mammoth skeleton nicknamed “Tusker.”
Follow the Museum of Native American History on Instagram for updates HERE.
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Bentonville Rotary To Celebrate Veterans With 2024 Field Of Honor
The 5th annual Bentonville Field of Honor celebration begins this Saturday, Nov 9, honoring veterans with a display of 250 U.S. flags in a field near 2812 Central Ave.
Behind Each Flag: The Field of Honor is hosted by the Rotary Club of Bentonville. Each flag in the display represents an individual veteran, and the proceeds from each sponsored flag benefit local first responders, the Bentonville Public Schools ROTC, and Rotary Club initiatives.
Celebrating Veterans: A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held near the flag display on Monday, Nov 11, at 12p, with a VIP lunch for veterans beginning at 11a. The flag display will remain open for the community to visit until through Nov 16.
Learn more about the Field of Honor HERE.
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In other news…
✈️ Soaring Higher: For the first time in the airport’s history, XNA’s enplanements in September surpassed monthly numbers at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock.
🎨 That’s Fine: The Bentonville Fine Arts Festival will showcase the region's artistic talent during a two-day celebration of creativity at Orchards Park, Nov 9-10, from 10a-4:30p.
🌿 Green Thumbs: Learn how to identify and grow native plants during a Native Woody Plants of Arkansas workshop at White River Nursery in Fayetteville this Saturday, Nov 9, from 3-4p.
🎤 On The Block: U of A graduate and American Idol alum Jack Blocker will perform at George’s Majestic Lounge this Wednesday, Nov 6, at 7p.
🪲 Bugging Out: Explore live insect exhibits, engaging displays, and “cockroach races” during the 2024 Insect Festival at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Tuesday, Nov 5, from 9a-4p.
⚡️ E-Bike Me: The next application period for Bentonville’s E-Bike Rebate Program opens next week on Monday, Nov 4, at 9a, and will stay open through Tuesday, Nov 12, at 10a.
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