Hungry Like The Wolf

Together With

Adventure Subaru offers respectful and honest treatment to all customers with upfront pricing, trustworthy service, and a focus on safety. Awarded Subaru of America's Retailer of the Year in 2022 for commitment to customers and the community, we've donated over $3.2m to 70+ charities in NWA. Visit our eco-friendly certified facility or website, and follow us on social media for updates.

Music

Dance The Night Away During LIVE! At Turnbow In Downtown Springdale

Downtown Springdale's free outdoor concert series LIVE! At Turnbow returns this Thursday, Jun 29, at 6:30p, with opening act Duo Divinas and headliner Ensemble Ibérica, presented by House of Songs.

• Downtown nights: The free outdoor concert series takes place on the last Thursday of each month from Apr-Sep at Turnbow Park — just a short walk from local restaurants, bars, and stores where you can shop, eat, and explore Downtown Springdale to the sound of live music.

• Bring your dancing shoes: The night will begin with Duo Divinas’s unique blend of Bachata and tropical fusion, then continue with Ensemble Ibérica for a musical tour of genres from Spanish flamenco and Portuguese fado to Turkish oud and classic country.

See the full season lineup for LIVE! At Turbow HERE.

Highlight

Heartland Forward Shares Findings On NWA + Tulsa’s 412 Corridor Collaboration

Economic developers are taking notice of Northwest Arkansas and Tulsa, seeing the metros’ innovative collaboration as a potential blueprint for future partnerships among the heartland states.

• A perfect pair: A recent study by Heartland Forward highlighted how the metros’ unique strengths complement one another. Tulsa’s use of drones for surveying in the oil industry aligns with the consumer packaging sector in NWA. Tulsa’s emphasis on aviation and heavy transportation manufacturing complements NWA’s logistics capabilities.

• Superregion: The complimenting economic and philanthropic efforts of leaders in Northwest Arkansas and Tulsa position the regions to amplify one another’s growth with a vision to see the superregion become the “Silicon Valley of transportation and logistics.”

Read more from Talk Business & Politics, or read the full report HERE.

Sponsored by Generations Bank

The Next Generation Considers Northwest Arkansas’s Growing Real Estate Market

Luke Hannon and Max Harrell are looking to take the boring out of banking with the launch of The Next Generation, where they discuss money from a banker's perspective and the future of banking as it unfolds through current events.

• On the mic: Harrell and Hannon bring a fun and approachable tone to the world of banking and money, providing an engaging resource from real bankers backed by Harrell's six-generation family background in local banking.

• Getting real: Jump into a conversation with Max and commercial real estate broker Cameron Clark on trends in Northwest Arkansas’s real estate market and where we could be in the next 10 years. After that, Luke sits down with mortgage lender Jason Carter for a crash course on mortgage lending for first-time home buyers.

Listen to The Next Generation on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Arts & Culture

SoNA Brings Bilingual Performance Of Peter & The Wolf To Downtown Rogers

Enjoy a bilingual performance of the classic children's tale Peter & The Wolf by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas at Victory Theater in Downtown Rogers on Thursday, Jul 13, at 4:30p and 5:30p.

• When & Where: The symphonic fairy tale is set to the timeless music of Sergei Prokofiev, featuring 5 players and two narrators (1 English, 1 Spanish). Each character is represented by an instrument in the orchestra — Flute, Violin, Clarinet, Cello, and French Horn.

• Keep walking: Each performance lasts just 25 minutes. So you can make a night of it after the show by exploring local art during the Art on the Bricks July Art Walk or enjoying the Local Showcase Thursday at Railyard Live.

General admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Reserve your seats HERE.

Economy

June Sales Tax Revenue Up 7.57% In Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas saw a 7.57% increase in sales tax revenue for June 2023 compared to June 2022, for a combined revenue of $9.349m.

• May flowers: Bentonville led the pack for June gains, posting an 11.9% gain in sales tax revenue at nearly $2.397m. The city has seen double digit gains every month this year so far, attributing much of the gains to retail, food, and tourism.

• Bigger picture: Springdale reported the second-highest increase, bringing in $2.001m, up 7.93% from last year. Fayetteville experienced a 6.08% increase in growth and brought in $2.693m during the month of May. Rogers saw a 4.84% increase over a year ago, earning $2.31m.

Read more on the story from TB&P HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🏠 On the house: Razorback Athletics invites all Northwest Arkansas Realtors to attend a special NWA REALTOR® Appreciation Event tonight, Jun 27, from 5-6:30p in the SEC Club of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Click here to RSVP.*

• ♻️ Easy Composting: The convenient, at-your-door service of Ozark Compost & Swap makes composting simple and has already diverted over 80,000 lbs of food waste from local landfills. Use discount code NWADAILY for your first month free of bi-weekly pickups.*

• Summer fiesta: It’s another Terrific Tuesday Night at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks tonight from 5-8:30p. Enjoy live music with Duo Divinas, beginner salsa dancing lessons, food from La Hacienda, and Jarabes Tapatios shaved ice.

• 🐾 Dirty paws: Celebrate International Mud Day at the Amazeum this Thursday, Jun 29, by making a mess on the Playscape with some hands-on fun.

• 🎆 Let freedom ring: Map out your Fourth of July plans with the help of Fayetteville Flyer’s 2023 Fireworks Guide.

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

• 🎉 Are you a fan? Help NWA Daily keep delivering great content by joining our NWA Daily Fan Program. Plus, your monthly donation gives you access to EXCLUSIVE giveaways.

• 🚀 Take off: Share your message with our growing community of 29,000+ readers. Fill out this form or simply respond to this email to learn about our advertising opportunities.

_{*Content is sponsored}