Miso Happy 🍜

Miso Happy: Ippudo is one of the most recognized Japanese ramen chains in the world, with U.S. locations only in New York and California.

Soup-er Big Plans: Following an announcement from the Bentoville Instagram account, Ippudo will now have a permanent home inside the food theater in Bentonville.

Shop ‘Til You Drop: The two-day market will feature more than 70 makers, artists, crafters, and foodies to browse and enjoy.

Free Fun Ahead: Admission and parking at the event will be free.

Summer is Here: Enjoy live bluegrass performances, local food trucks, and interactive activities hosted by community partners, making this a relaxed, family-friendly night to kick off summer in Northwest Arkansas.

Didn't Bat An Eye: As the sun sets, guests may witness thousands of bats emerging from a nearby maternity cave, one of the Ozarks’ most unforgettable natural spectacles, all while supporting the Illinois River Watershed Partnership’s 21-year mission to protect regional water quality.

Empire State of Mind: The New York market tops the list at 205 passengers per day, with up to four nonstop flights to LaGuardia on most weekdays. Chicago follows at 150 daily passengers, with Denver coming in third at 149 daily passengers.

Coast-to-Coast: Los Angeles, once XNA's No. 2 destination, has slipped to fourth with 129 passengers a day. Orlando rounds out the top five at 128 daily passengers.

Trailblazing the Future: The 40-mile paved trail, which connects seven Northwest Arkansas cities, will now shift focus toward how the surrounding land, transportation, and public spaces can evolve alongside the Greenway.

Step by Step: Bentonville and Rogers will begin work immediately, with Bella Vista following later in the process. Planning efforts will explore future growth, stronger neighborhood connections, and improved access along the trail.

💅 Polish & Unwind: School’s out. Need space for self-care? Head to Paint Nail Bar in Rogers for a relaxing recharge featuring non-toxic polishes and pampering services designed to help you kick off summer feeling refreshed. Learn more HERE.*

🚚 Hogging the Heavy Lifting: Moving this summer? Boss Hog Moving Co specializes in residential and small business moves across Northwest Arkansas, helping make local relocations smoother, faster, and far less stressful. Learn more HERE.*

💔 Hadestown Had a Baby in Arkansas: Pull up a chair — literally. Eugene Onegin: A Bluegrass Musical puts you inside a picking party with a gut-punch love story at the center. Talented actor-musicians take you to 1940s Arkansas in T2's Season 20 finale. theatre2.org or 777.7477.*

🦅 Stars, Stripes & Snacks: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with food, fun activities, and a meet-and-greet with Patriot the bald eagle at the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden's Community Picnic on Saturday, May 31. Learn more HERE.*

🏥 Share the Good: For every subscriber you refer to NWA Daily in May, we will donate $1 to the Ronald McDonald House, which has two locations in NWA, at Washington Regional and Mercy Hospital.

☀️ Grown Ups: The Bend in Bentonville will host an Adult Field Day on Saturday, May 30, starting at 3p.

🏡 Hill Yeah: The Markham Hill development, a conservation-focused neighborhood in Fayetteville, recently launched phase two of the build.

🎭 Stroke of Life: An Adult Art Night will take over The Garage in Pea Ridge on Friday, May 29, at 6p.

🚧 An Urban Legend: Read takeaways from the 34th Congress for the New Urbanism event hosted in Northwest Arkansas a few days ago.

🏎️ Thunderstruck: Thunder on the Mountain will zoom through Eureka Springs from Thursday, May 28, through Sunday, May 31.

🪄 Ark-adacraba: Joshua Stacy, a local magician, will lead a magic show at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville on Saturday, May 30.

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The City of Bentonville is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist.

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