School of Rock 🎸

Back in Session: We put together a guide with all the school start dates across Northwest Arkansas.

Get Schooled: The guide covers schools in Washington County, Benton County, and Madison County.

The Ballpark That Lived: The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Harry Potter House Cap of their choice from Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, while supplies last.

Expecto A Good Time: The Naturals will take the field in Harry Potter-themed jerseys during the game. Gates open at 4:30p, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:05p.

Raise a Glass: The upscale space strikes a balance between a neighborhood bar and a craft-cocktail spot. It's designed for date nights, gatherings with friends and family, and special occasions.

A Toast! The menu features signature cocktails alongside timeless classics, plus wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options.

An Art Attack: The event combines a latte art competition with a summer festival atmosphere, featuring a DJ, refreshments, and a cash prize for the winning barista.

Brewchella: Guests are encouraged to show up in their best Coachella-inspired outfits. There will be a $10 cover charge.

Poppin’ Parkway: The new route creates a continuous connection between Downtown Rogers, Midtown, and eventually Uptown and Bentonville. It will pass through neighborhoods, schools, parks, and more.

109 Reasons Why: With the completion of Poplar Parkway, Rogers now offers 109 miles of trails and bikeways, continuing the city’s efforts to expand transportation options and better connect neighborhoods.

👋 Let's Mingle: Employee appreciation event? Holiday party? Leadership retreat? The Mingle Co. makes event planning simple and stress-free. Learn more and schedule your free consultation HERE.*

🍽️ Bite Into The Details: Only 4 days remain for Fayetteville Restaurant Week, running through Sunday, Jul 26. It is the city's biggest lineup yet, featuring dozens of local restaurants serving prix-fixe menus, specialty dishes, exclusive offers, and limited-time bites. Learn more HERE.*

🌱 Compost Happens: Fayetteville is making it easier to keep food scraps out of the landfill. The City's new Residential Food Waste Collection Program offers biweekly curbside pickup, a 5-gallon bucket, and composting service starting at $15.90 per month for eligible utility customers. Sign up HERE.*

✈️ Gate Expectations: Check out how XNA’s main lobby looked in 2019 compared to how it looks now.

🎸 Rock On: Check out the remaining live music schedule for 2026 at the Railyard Live in Rogers.

🍽️ In Da Club: The NWA Daily Dinner Club will take over Fayetteville and Bentonville on Thursday, Jul 30, at 6:30p. Sign up HERE.

🏀 Street Cred: The City of Fort Smith renamed a street after NBA Champion and former Razorback Isaiah Joe.

🕺 Dancin’ in the Dark: Swing dance at Six Twelve Coffeehouse in Fayetteville on Saturday, Jul 25, at 7p.

🥣 Acai You: A new acai restaurant is expected to open in Rogers in August.

🥏 Flight Club: The Flexing Down 49 Tour, a disc golf event, will be at Prairie Grove High School on Saturday, Jul 25, from 7a-6p.

🎧 Listen Online: Want to listen to a summarized audio version of NWA Daily? Head to the top of this email and click “Listen Online” to hear more!

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

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