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Experience The Musical Side Of Crystal Bridges’ New Exhibit, Knowing The West

Experience a unique angle on Crystal Bridges’ latest exhibit, Knowing the West, during a special music event with the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra in the museum’s Great Hall on Thursday, Sep 26, at 7p.

• Sounds Of The West: Under the direction of Maestro Steven Byess, the APO will perform Troy Armstrong’s Ozark Folk Song Suite, Sara Carina Graef’s Yakona, and Aaron Copland’s Suite from Rodeo. These pieces reflect the diverse landscapes and folk traditions of the American West and amplify themes explored in the exhibit.

• Go West, Young Man: Special guest Dr. Mindy Besaw, Curator of the Knowing the West exhibit, will provide insights into the visual and historical contexts of the music, while guest composer Sara Carina Graef will discuss her composition Yakona, inspired by the Oregon coast.

Admission is $50 for adults and pay-what-you-can for students under 18. Reserve tickets HERE.

Sports

Razorback Hockey Club Gears Up For Season Opener With Expanded Program

The Razorback Hockey Club begins its 2024-25 season against the University of Oklahoma, with games tonight and Friday, Sep 5-6, at the Jones Center in Springdale.

• Program Expansion: The team will introduce a D2 Team this season led by 8-year Head Coach Keller Sims, which will allow the program to compete at a higher level within the American Collegiate Hockey Association while continuing to build on its strong tradition at the D3 level. New Head Coach Greg Betzold will lead the D3 Team.

• Puck Drop: The Razorbacks’ schedule includes matchups with top-tier programs like the University of Oklahoma, the University of Missouri, the University of Nebraska, and others. Fans can expect high-energy games filled with the fast-paced action Razorback Hockey is known for. The Razorbacks will play all home games at The Jones Center in Springdale.

Find the season schedule HERE.

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The Next Generation Podcast Explores How To Navigate Finances As A Newlywed

The Next Generation podcast recently featured Sarah Tefteller, VP and Commercial Loan Officer at Generations Bank in Fayetteville, leaning into her banking background and recent marriage to provide financial tips for newlyweds.

• Married To The Bank: Luke Hannon and Max Harrell of Generations Bank sit down with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and bankers from Northwest Arkansas to discuss the positive impacts of banking in the area… while bringing some fun and humor to the industry.

• So…What' ’s Your Credit Score? Sarah shares her advice on navigating awkward conversations about money when dating, planning and budgeting for a wedding, the pros and cons of joining bank accounts, buying your first house together, and more. If you recently tied the knot or are about to walk the aisle, this episode has some great insights!

Find The Next Generation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Music

Mount Sequoyah Kicks Off Fall Music On The Mountain Series

Dive into Arkasnas’s musical roots with Mount Seqouyah’s Fall Music on the Mountain series, featuring a free lineup of outdoor concerts beginning this Friday, Sep 6, at 6p.

• Up On The Mountain: The concerts are free, thanks to the support of an Arkansas Heritage Grant. Pizzas can be purchased at registration, and a donation bar with beer, wine, and seltzers will be available. Depending on the weather, all shows will occur outside the center’s scenic Vesper Point or inside the Clapp Auditorium.

• Art + Music: The season's first show features a music and art collaboration with a performance by Meadow Makers, a sweetheart folk duo from the Boston Mountains, and a fall exhibition series in Sequoyah Hall Gallery featuring artwork by Helen Kwiatkowski. Both artists have studios on the mountain.

Find the series lineup and reserve your free tickets HERE.

Events

Experience The World Of Japanese Cars During TougeCon 2024 In Fayetteville

TougeCon 2024 returns to Fayetteville for a celebration of Japanese cars, culture, and touge-style driving, with events planned this Friday and Saturday, Sep 6-7.

• Underground: The TougeCon 2024 weekend kicks off with the official TougeCon Underground parking garage pre-meet on Friday, Sep 6, from 6:30-9p. Spectating is free, so come and enjoy live DJ music, food vendors, and hundreds of cool cars—think Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift vibes.

• Drive Around: The Main Event takes over the entire Fayetteville City Square and Town Center on Saturday, Sep 7, from 3:30-8:45p. The event is free to spectate and includes a curated Japanese car show, vendor booths, raffle prizes, a full RC drift track with scheduled activities, and special guests like YouTube sensation Danger Dan.

Find more details about TougeCon HERE.

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In other news…

• 🪨 This Party Rocks: Looking for a fun place to gather? Boulders & Brews Climbing Gym in Fayetteville is the perfect spot for birthday parties, Greek life events, team-building activities, private venues, and more! Find group discounted rates and book your next event HERE.**

• 🌅 Soak Up the Sun: Have you seen TheatreSquared's A Raisin in the Sun—the show earning rave reviews across NWA? This show must close on Sunday, Sep 15. Don't let the sun go down on your chance for this theatre masterpiece to warm your heart. Reserve tickets HERE.**

• 🏌️‍♀️ Bites & Birdies: The BITE Experience @ the LPGA is BACK at Pinnacle Country Club, Sep 27-29! Tickets are on sale now for only $50, which includes unlimited food and drinks from some of the best eateries in NW Arkansas. Tickets are on sale now at BITENWA.com.**

• 🧹 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.**

• 🍅 Tomato Tomahto: Salsa contests, tomato samplings, and local cooking demos await you during Tomato Fest at the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market this Saturday, Sep 7.

• 🫧 Pop On By: Enjoy a free Bubble Party at Crystal Bridges’ new Campus Parking Plaza splash pad in Bentonville, featuring themed artmaking, snacks at the Cafe, and a Family Dance Party with En Fuego this Saturday, Sep 7, from 11a-3p.

• ☕️ Keep Calm & Drink Coffee: There’s a new coffee shop in town with the opening of Calmo Coffee at 3704 W Walnut St in Rogers.

• 🏘️ Townhomes: Work is underway on Orchard Townhomes, a nine-townhome development in Bentonville — each townhome is expected to cost $1.5M.

• 🖼️ On Display: What We Carry, an exhibition by artist Tram Colwin showcasing the stories of refugees and immigrants from 10 different countries, will host an opening reception at Hillfolk in Bentonville this Friday, Sep 6, from 5:30-7:30p.

• 🏃 Run Away: Registration is now open for the next Bentonville Half Marathon, set for April 5, 2025.

• 💃 Get Your Dance On: Join NWA Bachata Beats for a night of dance lessons, socializing, and pure fun at Punjabi Kitchen in Centerton this Friday, Sep 6. Beginner classes start at 9p, and social dancing lasts from 10p-1:30a.

• 🤣 That’s A Laugh: Don’t miss Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey performing stand-up at Social Project Brewing Co. in Downtown Springdale this Saturday, Sep 7, at 8p.

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