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Arts & Culture

Barks on the Bricks Bringing The UltiMUTT Art Walk To Downtown Rogers

This month’s Art on the Bricks Art Walk is going to be doggone fun! Join Barks on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers for a vibrant celebration of pets and artistry this Thursday, May 9, from 4:30-7:30p.

• Celebrating the Arts: Every second Thursday of the month, more than a dozen galleries, shops, and restaurants partner with area artists around a new theme to highlight the creative talent of community members and support the local creative economy in Downtown Rogers.

• Paws on the Plaza: Explore a variety of pet-centric art and services at vendor booths along Frisco Plaza and in several surrounding businesses. Enjoy portrait artists, photographers, training demos, live dance performances, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun!

Learn more about Art on the Bricks and find an interactive map of participating vendors HERE.

Events

Bentonville Bike Fest Gearing Up For Its Fourth Annual Cycling Celebration

Bentonville Bike Fest is back for its fourth year, bringing an action-packed four-day celebration for bicycle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to Northwest Arkansas this Memorial Weekend, May 23-26.

• The Epicenter of Cycling: Founded by multiple Trial Bike World Champion and an avid mountain biker Kenny Belaey, the Bentonville Bike Fest brings professional athletes and major bike brands together for a week of all things cycling. Last year’s festival saw record-breaking numbers, with 15,000+ visitors and 1,500+ racers from 48 States and 15 countries.

• Let’s Roll Up: Don’t miss out on the fun! The schedule includes group rides, workshops, epic trial bike shows, meet-and-greets with mountain bike superstars, a vendor expo, freestyle dirt shows, a UCI C1 Trials and Nationals event, and so much more!

Explore the festival’s schedule HERE.

Sponsored by Walton Arts Center

Experience The World-Class Artosphere Festival Orchestra’s Final Performances

Walton Arts Center has planned a mix of free and low-cost art, music, and nature experiences around Northwest Arkansas as part of its annual Artosphere: Arts & Nature Festival, including opportunities to witness the world-class Artosphere Festival Orchestra for its final performances.

• International Excellence: The Artosphere Festival Orchestra is comprised of musicians from prestigious symphonies and ensembles across the globe led by the internationally acclaimed Maestro Corrado Rovaris. The 90-member orchestra will perform American Soundscapes at Walton Arts Center on Tuesday, May 14, at 7p.

• Voices Raised: On Saturday, May 18, at 8p, the orchestra will take the stage again for Verdi’s Requiem, where musicians will be joined by 120 voices from the Tulsa Opera Chorus, members of the University of Arkansas's premier choral ensemble Schola Cantorum, and members of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’s SoNA Singers.

Find tickets and a complete list of Artosphere events HERE.

Events

Not Your Grandma’s Flea Market: NWA Vintage Fest Returns For Biggest Year Yet!

“Hey Alexa, play Thrift Shop by Macklemore.” The NWA Vintage Fest, hosted by Dirtbag Vintage & Thrift Shop, is popping up at Shiloh Plaza in Downtown Springdale this Saturday, May 11, from 10a-4p.

• Vintage Vibes: Dirtbag Vintage & Thrift Shop is a second-life fashion clothing shop in Fayetteville that aims to halt the fast fashion throw-away culture by curating a selection of quality, recycled clothing options at affordable prices.

• Thrift Shop: Take your thrifting to the next level with VIP tickets and gain access to a state-of-the-art vintage lounge hosted by The Racket NWA and T-Mobile, including a seated bar, flat-screen TVs, games, and more.

Reserve tickets for NWA Vintage Fest HERE.

Restaurant News

Stonebreaker Hires Arkansas Native Tyler Rogers As Executive Chef

Specialized Real Estate Group’s Stonebreaker project on Markham Hill in Fayetteville recently announced the selection of Arkansas native Tyler Rogers as Executive Chef.

• Written in Stone: The boutique hotel project, Stonebreaker, is the result of a complete restoration of the Pratt Place Inn & Barn on Markham Hill. The new hospitality destination will open in phases, with the restaurant set to open its doors by this August.

• At The Helm: Tyler Rogers brings a distinguished culinary background, having honed his skills under acclaimed chefs like Thomas Keller and Grant Achatz and most recently serving as Executive Chef at Hail Fellow Well Met in Johnson. The restaurant at Stonebreaker will offer a seasonally-focused menu that celebrates Arkansas flavors.

Follow Specialized Real Estate Group to keep up with the progress HERE.

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In other news…

• 🚲️🏃 I Like To Move It: Celebrate Movement May in Rogers this week by riding the Railyard Loop, walking from downtown to Lake Atalanta, or going to a concert at Railyard LIVE or the Amp by bike or foot! Don't forget to record your activities on Strava!*

• 🏌️‍♂️Hole in One: Have you recruited your dream team for the 4-person scramble to win it all during the Benton County Sheriff's Cup Cocktail Event and Golf Tournament, hosted by L.E.A.P. NWA on Jun 2–3?*

• 🎟️ Tickets On Tickets: From May 8–14, the Walmart AMP will join Live Nation’s Concert Week in offering $25 tickets to select shows this season!

• 🚰 Tall Glass Of Water: It’s National Drinking Water Week! Do you know where Northwest Arkansas gets its average 72M daily gallons of drinking water? Find out here.

• 🎨 Art Mart: Discover unique treasures and support local artists as you shop for one-of-a-kind pieces during the Bentonville Art Market, coinciding with the Bentonville Farmers Market every Saturday from 7:30a- 1p.

• 🌸 New Blooms: If you need to spruce up your garden with some new blooms or are looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift, check out Peel Compton’s annual Hanging Basket Sale this week from May 9-11.

• 🍺 It Comes In Pints? Join Pack Rat Outdoor Center for its final Pint Night of the season, including local brews, food, music, and gear giveaways, all while benefitting Ozark Natural Science Center on Wednesday, May 8, from 5:30-8p.

• 🚗 Crash Into Me: Drivers will face off to see who can be the last car standing during the Spring Demolition Derby at Parsons Stadium in Springdale this Saturday, May 11, at 6:30p.  

• 🧑‍🎓 ConGrads! President and CEO of Walmart Doug McMillon will serve as the featured speaker during this year's U of A spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, to celebrate this semester's nearly 4,800 graduates.

• 🦗Catch Ya Lata, Cicada: If you’ve been hearing about the upcoming co-emergence of cicadas coming this summer and want to learn more about this fascinating bug phenomenon, here’s a great deep dive on the topic on the U of A’s Short Talks from the Hill podcast.

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