Valiant First Effort

Reel Fun: The lineup kicks off with Zootopia 2 on Friday, Jun 19, followed by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Friday, Jul 17. Gates will open at 8:10p and movies will start at dusk around 8:45p.

Cannonball! Concessions are available poolside each night, and attendees have a chance to win giveaways throughout the evening.

Don’t Miss A Beat: We put together a guide of all the concerts happening at Northwest Arkansas’s biggest venue, so you don’t miss a show.

I’m AMP’d Up! The season runs through October and features a stacked lineup of major artists, including Bob Dylan, Tim McGraw, Pitbull, Kesha, Lil Wayne, and 5 Seconds of Summer, among others.

Perk Up: Members enjoy exclusive discounts and perks on spa services and retail products, along with VIP touches and wellness-focused benefits that enhance each experience.

Founder Status: As a Founding Member, guests receive a welcome kit and early access to the new program, becoming the first to experience The Club at Woodhouse Spa Rogers. Call (479) 335-2800 to learn more about joining The Club.

Elite Class: This is the 11th NCAA Outdoor title for Arkansas. This marks its 44th national championship when you include cross country and indoor. Going into the first round of competition, the Hogs had 35 entries, which marked the most by any school.

Team Effort: There were not any standout performances, but rather a bunch of solid efforts by a number of Razorbacks giving them enough points to defeat Georgia, Tennessee, Oregon and the like. This was the head coach, Doug Case, first year.

Pathways to Progress: Circles NWA’s program is designed to build relationships across socioeconomic lines, helping individuals and families create long-term pathways toward economic mobility and self-sufficiency through weekly meetings where participants discuss goal setting, expense tracking, and more.

Give Back: This June, for every new reader you refer to NWA Daily, we’ll donate $1 to Circles NWA. To make sure your referrals count, use your unique referral code when sharing NWA Daily this month.

💸 Stop Paying For “Maybe”: Insurance rates change constantly, and many NWA families are surprised to learn they could be missing key coverage and ways to save. Benchmarq Insurance makes reviewing your policies pressure-free so you can feel confident your coverage actually fits your life. Check your coverage HERE.*

🏊 Making a Splash: Summer heat has arrived and pool season is here, and The Alleviators are ready to help you dive in stress-free with pool openings, weekly maintenance, equipment checks, and repairs. Get a quote HERE!*

☀️ Summer Camps: Kids can learn new skills in music with ukulele camp, or try a new sport like pickleball, soccer or basketball. Jones Center camps feature different themes each week, plus fun extras like play time in the pool, ice rink, or bike park. Sign up HERE.*

🍹 Summer Singcation: No beach trip? No problem. Escape the heat with private karaoke rooms, cold drinks, and your favorite people. Check out BBK's summer specials, and make the most of those long summer nights. Walk in or book a room HERE.*

Celeb sighting: Kevin Costner was advocating for National Parks while in Hot Springs last week.

Extra charge: NWARPC has a new incentive to give 5,800 residents in Arkansas a voucher for an e-bike.

Rolling Out: After 20 years, Wasabi, the Japanese restaurant on dickson Street in Fayetteville, is closing down.

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

CORRECTION: Yesterday we posted about the Opal Park pre-launch party with the wrong times. It is tonight from 4-6p (not 4-8p) - sorry!