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Your children’s future is your most precious concern. Learn how to designate a guardian who would care for them as you would during a free webinar on guardianship planning with HootOwl Estate Planning tomorrow, Dec 10, from 12:15-1p. Register for free HERE.

Arts & Culture

Crystal Bridges Shares Expansion Updates & 2025 Exhibition Schedule

Crystal Bridges and the Momentary recently shared their exhibition lineups for 2025, along with some updates on the Crystal Bridges expansion project.

• On Display: From March to July, Crystal Bridges will host the Arkansas debut of the acclaimed KAWS: FAMILY exhibition, an exploration of human emotions through heartfelt sculptures and dynamic works like drawings and paintings. In September, the museum will explore the intersection of sports, art, and culture through the exhibition Get in the Game.

• In The Works: Crystal Bridges’ 114,000 sqft expansion, opening in 2026, will feature new galleries, educational spaces, and community areas, all designed to deepen connections to art and nature. Teams will begin transforming the galleries in 2025, offering a glimpse into how exhibitions are created.

Find more info and see what exhibits are coming to the Momentary as well HERE.

Events

Get Ready For Holiday Laughs At The Jones Center In Springdale

The Center Stage Comedy Series at The Jones Center takes a festive twist with Holiday Hahapalooza this Friday, Dec 13, at 8p. Don’t miss a night of holiday-themed hilarity featuring comedians Gary Brightwell and Karen Rontowski.

• Taking The Stage: The Center Stage Comedy Series brings top-tier comedic talent to The Jones Center in Springdale with a lineup of double-bill performances from fall through spring at an accessible $25 per ticket—discounts available for members.

• Holiday Hahapalooza: Gary Brightwell, known for his appearances on Comedy Central, NBC, and PBS, brings his sharp wit to the stage alongside Karen Rontowski, whose unique mix of comedy and tarot reading has landed her spots on Comedy Central and The Late Show with David Letterman.

Gather your crew and reserve tickets HERE.

Sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society

¡Posada y Clínica de Vacunas y Microchips para Mascotas!

Join Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville for a pet-themed Posada celebration, featuring cultural traditions, pet care services, and family fun this Saturday, Dec 14, from 11a-5p.

• Lodging for Pets: Enjoy Mexican hot chocolate, piñata fun, coloring activities, free pet vaccines and microchipping, and personalized pet ID tags. Learn about fostering opportunities with Best Friends and help support pets in need.

• Posadas para Mascotas: Disfruta de chocolate caliente Mexicano, diversión con piñatas, actividades de coloreo, vacunas y microchips gratuitos para mascotas, y etiquetas de identificación personalizadas. Aprende sobre oportunidades de acogida con Best Friends y ayuda a apoyar a las mascotas necesitadas.

Find more information HERE.

Arts & Culture

Downtown Rogers Hosting A Holiday Edition Of Art On The Bricks Art Walk

Celebrate the holiday season with creativity and community at The Art of Giving, a special edition of the Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk, this Thursday, Dec 12, from 4:30-7:30p.

• Celebrating the Arts: Every second Thursday of the month, Art On The Bricks Art Walk organizes over a dozen galleries, shops, restaurants, and local artists around a new theme to highlight the creative talent of community members and support the local creative economy in Downtown Rogers.

• Local Creativity on Display: Stroll the streets of Downtown Rogers and discover pop-up art exhibits, an Arkansas Arts Academy student art sale, live performances, and handmade crafts. With extended hours at participating businesses, it’s the perfect chance to find unique gifts while supporting local artists and makers.

Find all the details and participating locations on an interactive map HERE.

Highlight

Rampy Foundation Relays $65,000 Donation To UAMS for Multiple Sclerosis Research

Last week, a team of runners and walkers relayed a check from Bentonville to Little Rock to deliver a research grant from the Rampy MS Research Foundation to the UAMS Department of Neurology.

• Going the Distance: Run the Check was organized by Jo and Scott Rampy as part of the foundation’s Giving Tuesday fundraising efforts. This year, the foundation surpassed its goal, raising $65,000 for MS research!

• Moving Towards a Cure: Jo Rampy’s diagnosis of multiple sclerosis catalyzed the couple’s advocacy for MS research and the creation of the Rampy MS Research Foundation in 2012. In Arkansas alone, 4,500 people have MS.

The foundation’s Gravelfest for MS is coming up in May! Learn more HERE.

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• 🎄 Stress-Free Feast: Host a holiday dinner party without the hassle! House Cured Culinary offers private chef services, taking care of everything from shopping to clean-up so you can focus on making memories. Book your ultimate gathering HERE.*

• 💡Giving Machines: The Light the World Giving Machines are making their Arkansas debut in Bentonville. These vending machine-style donation portals let you donate to 5 local and 2 international nonprofits through Dec 16.

• 🍳 Olde Tyme Eateries: If it’s been around that long, you know they’re doing something right. Have you eaten at any of the 5 Oldest Restaurants in NWA?

• 🛣️ Hitting The Road: The Arkansas Deptartment of Transportation has a new director. See what road projects around NWA he intends to focus on as he takes the helm of the department.

• 🏈 Take State: Representing Northwest Arkansas in the Arkansas High School Football Playoffs this past weekend, Bentonville (7A), Shiloh Christian (6A), and Farmington (5A) each came in 2nd. Elkins will compete for the 4A Championship this weekend, Dec 14.

• ☑️ Runoff Results: Here’s a list of results from all the runoff elections in Northwest Arkansas.

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

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