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Music

Enjoy Bluegrass In Downtown Springdale During This Month’s LIVE! At Turnbow Concert

The August session of the LIVE! at Turnbow Concert Series features a lineup of country and bluegrass musicians in Downtown Springdale this Thursday, Aug 29, from 6:30-9:30p.

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

• Pickin’ Party: This month’s concert features opening artists the Shiloh Old Time Pickers, a group of musicians preserving the tradition of Old Time fiddle and dance tunes, followed by headliner The Sons of Otis Malone, a string band based in Siloam Springs known for its high-energy live performances and fresh takes on bluegrass and country classics.

Find the remaining 2024 concert schedule HERE.

Arts & Culture

DanceChance To Host Season 3 Showcase At The RØDE House

Enjoy an eclectic evening of dance during the Season 3 Showcase of DanceChance at the Momentary’s RØDE House in Bentonville this Friday, Aug 30, from 7-8:30p.

• Take A Chance On Me: DanceChance NWA provides regional choreographers a platform to workshop and develop new dance works. Each season features twelve choreographers who present their original choreography at Works-In-Progress showings throughout the year, culminating in a Season Showcase.

• Join The Dance: Experience a diverse range of dance styles, including contemporary, ballet, tap, circus, aerial, and hip hop. You'll gain insights into each choreographer's creative process, have the opportunity to ask questions, and explore the art of dance from a fresh perspective.

General admission is $15. Reserve your tickets HERE.

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TLC & Shaggy and Gary Clark Jr. Bringing Back To Back Nights Of Live Music To The Momentary

Huge names from the music industry are coming together for a dynamic weekend of back-to-back concerts at the Momentary in Bentonville. The Live On The Green music series continues with TLC & Shaggy on Sep 6 and Gary Clark Jr. on Sep 7.

• Don’t Want No Scrubs: Sing along to some of the best chart-topping hits from the 90s til now with multi-Grammy Award-winning, best-selling American girl group of all time, TLC, and multi-Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy at the Momentary Green on Friday, Sep 6, at 8p.

• Don’t Owe You A Thang: Experience the genre-crossing sound of four-time Grammy winner, vocalist, and guitar icon Gary Clark Jr. as he brings his signature blend of rock, R&B, and more to the Momentary Green on Saturday, Sep 7, at 8p.

Reserve your tickets to see TLC & Shaggy and Gary Clark Jr. 

Events

OZ Mile Swim Brings Weekend Of Swimming Festivities To Northwest Arkansas

The OZ Mile Swim is splashing back to Northwest Arkansas, bringing a weekend of open-water races, charity swims, and swimming festivities to Beaver Lake from Sep 27-29.

• Just Keep Swimming: The festivities will kick off with an Expo at Red Barn Bentonville on Friday, Sep 27, showcasing creations from local vendors, elite swimmers, and fun activities. Saturday and Sunday, Sep 28-29, will feature charity races and competitive races at The Beaver Lake Dam Site near Eureka Springs.

• I’m Diving In: The event is for all skill levels! Grow your swim confidence by joining SWIM OZ for Open-Water practices every Wednesday from 6-7p at the Hwy 12 boat ramp in Rogers. Nonswimmers can join the fun, too. Over 100 volunteers are needed to help make this the best open-water swim competition in North America!

Registration increases Sep 15. Sign up today HERE.

Business

Fr8relay Awarded $1M Grant To Further Implement AI/ML Enhanced Scheduling System

Local tech startup FR8relay has received a $1M grant from the National Science Foundation to help advance its patented relay scheduling system with machine learning.

• Future of Frieght: FR8relay is a technology company based in Northwest Arkansas that is working to make long-haul trucking more efficient by implementing AI and machine learning models into scheduling systems to optimize routes, reduce delays, increase driver retention, and reduce the trucking industry's environmental impact.

• Tech Hub: With the support of the NSF Phase II grant, FR8relay is poised to set new standards in the trucking industry, leading the charge toward a more efficient and sustainable freight transportation system in the United States. Fr8relay's recognition and receipt of this grant further underscores Northwest Arkansas's growth as a hub for tech innovation, particularly those related to logistics solutions.

Learn more about FR8relay HERE.

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• 🔥 Heat Waves: Genre-mashing sensation Glass Animals will bring its TOUR OF EARTH with Eyedress to the Walmart AMP in Rogers on Sunday, Sep 1, and we’re giving away a pair of lawn tickets! Reply “Glass Animals” to this email for a chance to win.*

• 🧹 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.*

• ⚡️Lightning Bugs: Join the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for a Firefly Walk & Talk with Master Naturalist Pam Morgan and learn how fireflies create light, how they communicate with each other, the details of their lifecycle, and more on Wednesday, Aug 28, from 7-8p.

• 🌎️ Global Hospitality: Help international students at the University of Arkansas feel welcome by joining the iFriend Program, a program that matches international students with individuals or families in the local community so they can experience American culture.

• 🌳 Replanting: Join efforts to replant native trees in the region to replace those lost in the May storms during a Bring Back the Trees Talk featuring environment and plant experts at First United Methodist Chruch Bentonville on Wednesday, Aug 28, at 6p.

• ☕️ New Drip: Onyx Coffee Lab recently unveiled its new retail packaging design.

• 🧑‍🎓 New Students: John Brown University in Siloam Springs welcomed a record-setting 455 new students this fall, surpassing the previous record set in 2023. The number includes a record-setting freshman class of 386 students.

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