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Arts & Culture
Walmart AMP Earns National Award Nomination
The Walmart AMP in Rogers was recently nominated for Outdoor Venue of the Year at the 61st Academy of Country Music Industry Awards.
Who’s the GOAT? The AMP is up against nationally recognized venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado and The Orion Amphitheater in Alabama.
This is Country Music: The nomination highlights the AMP’s dedication to delivering top-tier country music experiences right here in Northwest Arkansas.
Learn more HERE.
Events
Holi Festival In Bentonville
The Holi Festival will take over the Momentary in Bentonville this Saturday, Apr 18, from 11a-3p.
Hue Knew? The Holi Festival, also known as the Festival of Colors and Festival of Love, is a free, family-friendly event. No tickets are required to attend!
Paint the Town: Guests will enjoy a live DJ, traditional Indian cuisine, and outdoor festivities for all ages. As of today, the weather looks sunny for Saturday!
Details HERE.
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Wilco and Alison Krauss Take The Momentary Stage on Back-to-Back Nights
Get ready for a standout weekend of live music at The Momentary in Bentonville with two performances on Saturday, May 2, at 8p and Sunday, May 3, at 7p.
Saturday Night Lights: Experience an evening of genre-defying rock as Wilco takes the stage on Saturday, delivering its signature blend of indie, alternative, and experimental sounds in a can’t-miss performance.
Sunday Funday: Return to the Momentary on Sunday for the Arcadia 2026 Tour featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas, bringing bluegrass and harmonies to close out the weekend.
Get tickets HERE.
Outdoors
Gardening Workshop at Mount Sequoyah
A Rain Garden Design Workshop will be at the Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center on Saturday, May 9, from 11a-2p.
Rain Check: The workshop will offer a close look at landscaping and other green infrastructure that help reduce runoff and protect local waterways.
Green Machine: Participants will hear from experts on how these systems improve water quality and how similar strategies can be used across Northwest Arkansas.
More details HERE.
Restaurants
The Five Oldest Restaurants Still Serving NWA
Northwest Arkansas continues to be a high-growth metro area, with several new restaurant concepts opening across the region every year.
Serving History: But what about the restaurants that have been here since the beginning? To help, we put together a guide to five of the oldest restaurants you can still enjoy in Northwest Arkansas today.
Deep Roots: From Neal’s Café in Springdale to the Venesian Inn in Tontitown, these longtime staples continue to serve the community with great food and service while preserving decades of local history and tradition.
Find the full guide HERE.
NWA Daily Picks
In other news…
💦 Make a Splash: Summer’s calling, and it’s time to peel back the pool cover. The Alleviators are helping Northwest Arkansas homeowners get swim-ready with professional pool openings, cleanings, and equipment checks so you can dive in worry-free. Kick off pool season the easy way by booking HERE.*
🎤 Here We Go Again: Mamma Mia! hits Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville from Tuesday, Apr 21, through Sunday, Apr 26, with ABBA favorites and a Greek island love story. Get tickets HERE.*
💪 Turn The Heat Up: Refresh your fitness routine with Burn Boot Camp’s $69 4-week pass at its Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers locations. No strings attached!*
🧹 Clean home, happy heart! If you need a deep clean or just need help cleaning your home on a regular basis, reach out to NWA Cleaners. Get a quote HERE.*
‼️ Correction! In Monday’s newsletter, we invited families to the Yuck Show at the Jones Center in Springdale this Friday. The show is actually Saturday, Apr 18, from 11a-12p.
🦉 Estate of Affairs: HootOwl Estate Planning will host an Estate Planning & Elder Law Intensive in Springdale on Thursday, Apr 16, from 6-7:30p.
✈️Arri-vols & Dep-ark-tures: Delta Airlines added a flight from XNA to Knoxville, Tennessee the weekend of the Arkansas versus Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct 10.
🍦 Cone Back! Burton’s Creamery, located on Dickson Street in Fayetteville, will open for the season tomorrow, Apr 16, from 4-10p.
🍔 Dash to DC: A Fayetteville woman delivered DoorDash to the White House in Washington, D.C., a couple of days ago.
🐕 For The Good: Allen’s Food Market in Bella Vista will host Bratfest, an event that supports the care of homeless pets in the region, on Saturday, Apr 18, from 11a-2p.
🏦 Banking on Leadership: Generations Bank’s Rogers Market President, Josh Vasquez, was named the Rogers Lowell Chamber’s 2026 Chairman of the Board.
🪩 Stayin’ Alive Tonight: A 70s Disco Night will take over Danger Dave’s in Bentonville on Saturday, Apr 18, starting at 8p.
💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.
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