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Community

Massive Rebuilding Efforts Underway Following Storms In Northwest Arkansas

Thousands of homes are still without power in Northwest Arkansas following last weekend’s storms, and crews are working around the clock to get everyone reconnected.

• Flipping The Switch: Complex repairs are needed to restore the area’s power. SWEPCO has called in nearly 700 additional trees, line, and crew responders to aid the effort.

• Playing Our Part: Governor Sanders has authorized the National Guard to provide troops to assist SWEPCO with flagging and traffic control. To ensure crews can work as quickly and as safely as possible, the public has been asked to avoid areas where work is underway, not drive past flagged or coned zones, and refrain from approaching crews while they work.

Follow along with SWEPCO’s progress HERE.

Arts & Culture

Bentonville Film Festival Returns For 10th Year

Celebrating a decade of Cinematic Excellence, the Bentonville Film Festival will return for its 10th year on June 10–16.

• Big Dreams: With a unique focus on films created by and starring talent of diverse backgrounds, the BFFoundation aims to inspire young minds from all walks of life to do great things.

• The Lineup: This year’s lineup includes 75+ feature films and 50+ shorts, with in-person screenings taking place at the Momentary’s Fermentation Hall, Thaden School Performing Arts Center, and Bentonville’s Skylight Theater. There are many fun events to enjoy this year, including dress-up parties, costume competitions, and more!

Find the complete 2024 Festival Program and purchase passes HERE.

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Unleash Summer During The Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament At Osage Park

Get your paddles ready! Osage Park’s 2nd Annual Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament, presented by Waco Title, is coming to Bentonville on June 8-9.

• Double Trouble: Gear up for two full days of pickleball madness. The Dam Slam includes a men's and women's doubles tournament on June 8, followed by a day of coed doubles on Jun 9, with divisions for all levels of play.

• Don't Wait: Show off your skills, meet new people, and compete for prizes. Registration is $40 per person or $60 to play both days — each participant must register separately.

Call your go-to pickleball partner and register for the tournament HERE.

Sports

Arkansas Hosts Louisiana Tech, Kansas State & SEMO in NCAA Fayetteville Regional

For the 35th time in program history, Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball is headed to the NCAA Tournament and will enjoy the home-field advantage this weekend as host of the Fayetteville Regional at Baum Walker Stadium.

• SEC Baby: A record-setting eleven teams from the SEC earned spots in this year’s NCAA Tournament, the first time eleven teams have ever entered the tournament from a single conference in the same year.

• The Road To Omaha: Arkansas is the No. 5 national seed and top seed in the Fayetteville Regional, hosting Louisiana Tech, third-seeded Kansas State, and SEMO. The winner of the Fayetteville Regional will advance to the super regional versus the winner of the Charlottesville Regional, set for the weekend of Jun 8.

Find the full tournament schedule HERE.

Events

I Remember How Bad I Need Ya When I Taste Tequila… At The Ledger

Experience the rich culture of Jalisco, Mexico, during Noche en Jalisco, an immersive tasting event featuring rare tequilas, live music, and delicious food at the Ledger on Jun 15.

• Cheers To Community: Proceeds from the event will support Casa Dos Alas, a new nonprofit tackling food insecurity among the Hispanic community in Northwest Arkansas. Tickets range from $150 to $200, with options for access to a VIP Tasting Terrace with exclusive drinks and appetizers.

• On The Menu: Authentic Mexican cuisine will be offered from Tula, an upscale eatery in Downtown Fayetteville, and Taquiera Lucha, a food truck on 5th Street in Bentonville. Participating tequila brands include Casa Noble, Mi Campo, Baluarte, Mijenta, Codigo 1530, LALO, Camarena, and more — many of which are not available in Northwest Arkansas.

Use promo code “NWADAILY” before Jun 2 to get 40% off tickets! Reserve yours HERE.

Music

LIVE! At Turnbow Concert Series Continues Tonight In Downtown Springdale

LIVE! at Turnbow Concert Series returns with Taylor Smith and headliner Shannon Wurst taking the stage tonight, May 30, from 6:30-9p.

• Set Free: The free outdoor concerts happen at Turnbow Park on the last Thursday of each month from April to September. The community can hear various local and regional musicians while enjoying the Downtown Outdoor Dining District.

• Ozark Americana: Hailing from the Ozark Mountain region, Shannon Wurst has been captivating audiences with her unique country flair and open-hearted storytelling songs for 14 years. Her sound has been compared to Dolly Parton, Norah Jones, and Stevie Nicks.

Find the full concert schedule for 2024 HERE.

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• 🚵 Hitting The Brakes: Due to a significant number of fallen trees, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and Airship at Coler are temporarily closed, but there will soon be opportunities to volunteer with the clean-up. You can sign up for notifications HERE.

• 🍽️ Dinner Reservations: Missed out on tickets to Downtown Springdale’s sold-out Street Dinner? Don’t worry! You can still grab tickets, thanks to Bienvenue and Casa Alejo adding seats to the party.

• 🧑‍🏭 Displaced Workers: Workforce Services has set up a mobile unit at Rogers High School to help with unemployment benefits for those out of work due to the storms.

• 🦌 One Of A Kind: Our buddies at The Ozark Podcast just shared a really fun episode discussing what makes the Ozark region unique — the people, architecture, customs, and stories.

• 🌳 Tree Drop: The Benton County Fairgrounds North Parking Lot, off Hwy 279/S Vaughn Road, will be open to the public for vegetative debris drop-off Monday–Saturday from 7a-7p.

• 🎭️ Plays Postponed: Arkansas Public Theatre’s upcoming productions of Rent and Kinky Boots are indefinitely postponed due to the recent storms throughout Rogers.

• 🏗️ Live Better: Walmart has pledged $2M to support immediate relief in the early days following the storm in Northwest Arkansas.

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