Word On The Street 🍽️

Exploring NWA: Santenello, whose channel has 4.2M subscribers, offers a look at what Northwest Arkansas has to offer, from its arts and coffee scene to live music, corporate growth, collegiate culture, and more than 500 miles of bike trails. As of today, the video has nearly 600K views.

Pit Stop: The documentary features several stops, including The Ledger in Downtown Bentonville, often described as one of the first bikeable buildings in the United States, as well as the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the original Wright’s BBQ in Johnson.

Run-Rule Rampage: The Razorbacks won three straight games, all by run-rule, becoming the first Arkansas team to run-rule every opponent in a regional round.

Bogle Bombers: They will now host Duke in the Fayetteville Super Regional beginning Friday, May 22 at 11a. The matchup marks Arkansas’ fifth Super Regional appearance under head coach Courtney Deifel as the Hogs continue their push toward the program’s first Women’s College World Series berth.

Feast Mode: Presented by Milestone Construction Company, the annual event invites guests to enjoy an evening filled with local flavor, live music, and shared experiences in the heart of Downtown Springdale. The dinner celebrates the people, culture, and energy that make the district a gathering place for Northwest Arkansas communities.

Cheers to Ten Years: The Street Dinner was designed to bring neighbors, friends, and visitors together around one table, creating connections through food and conversation. Over the past decade, the event has grown into one of Downtown Springdale’s signature community traditions.

School’s Out: The event will celebrate the last official day of school and the start of summer in Northwest Arkansas.

Here Comes The Sun: Expect a DJ, face painting, and splash pad activities for all ages.

Cliff Notes: The 2.7-mile hike winds through the Ozark National Forest to the Hawksbill Crag overlook.

Just Keep Swimmin’: After the hike, the trip continues to a nearby Steel Creek swimming hole, where guests can cool off, enjoy lunch, and relax along the Buffalo River.

🔑 Adulting Achievement Unlocked: Bought a house? Added a teen driver? Started a small business? Life changes fast, and insurance should keep up with it. Benchmarq Insurance helps Northwest Arkansas families review coverage as life evolves, without making it feel overwhelming. Connect with an agent for a coverage checkup HERE.*

💅 Creating Mani Memories: Relax this Memorial Day Weekend with a luxe experience at Paint Nail Bar in Rogers, where non-toxic polishes and relaxing services make for the perfect graduation gift. Learn more HERE.*

🎻 Pickin’ & Pinin’: Catch Eugene Onegin—A Bluegrass Musical at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville from Wednesday, Jun 10, through Sunday, Jun 28, as Pushkin’s classic tale gets an Arkansas twist with bluegrass, barbecue, and a whirlwind romance between a hopeful songwriter and a brooding musician. Get tickets HERE.*

💪 Burn, Baby, Burn: Looking for a fitness refresh? Burn Boot Camp is rolling out a 4-week pass for $69 at its Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers locations. Expect high-energy workouts, motivating trainers, and a no-strings-attached way to jump back into a routine.*

🐶 Paws for a Sunset: The Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville will host Sunset Sniffs & Social Event at Osage Park in Bentonville this Friday, May 22, from 4-8p.

🚴 Spoke & Mirrors: A new bicycle testing laboratory just opened in Bentonville.

✈️ Fly Back in Time: The Arkansas Air & Military Museum will hold a Free Museum Day on Saturday, May 23, from 9a-4p.

🚮Keepin’ It Current: The City of Fayetteville launched a litter capture program to improve local water quality.

🛍️ Shop ‘Til You Drop: An NWA Makers Pop-Up will be at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade on Saturday, May 23, from 10a-5p.

🏊‍♀️ Hole Lotta Fun: Check out these swimming holes around Northwest Arkansas for the Memorial Day Weekend ahead.

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

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