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Development

Walmart Unveils New Whole Health & Fitness Center

The Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness will open on Walmart’s new home office campus tomorrow, Jan 12 — the first of several employee amenity buildings to open at the new headquarters.

• In The Club: Membership eligibility extends to all part-time, full-time, and temporary Walmart and Sam’s Club employees in Northwest Arkansas, including long-term associates meeting specific criteria.

• Whole Health: The 360,000ft² facility was designed with members’ whole health in mind, including an indoor pool, fitness areas with weights, studios for yoga and other classes, a meditation garden, tennis and pickleball courts, hydromassages and cryotherapy, and much more.

Take a virtual tour of the fitness center HERE.

Nonprofit

Canopy Northwest Arkansas Kicks Off 2024 With A Feast

Canopy Northwest Arkansas will host Feast with Friends, a Central African-themed family-style dinner, at Brick & Mortar in Downtown Rogers on Monday, Jan 15.

• Welcome Home: Canopy NWA is a refugee resettlement agency focused on forming communities where refugees are welcomed and equipped with all they need to build new lives. Since December 2016, Canopy NWA has welcomed over 650 refugees to Northwest Arkansas!

• At The Table: Renowned Chef Marshall Shafkowitz of Brightwater and Guest Chef Irvine Mbanga will craft a Central African-themed family-style dinner for guests to enjoy. Following the meal, international food historian Dr. Sevin Gallo will moderate a conversation with Chef Mbanga, exploring culture and cuisine from the unique perspective of a refugee.

Seating is limited to 40 guests. Purchase tickets HERE.

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Time To Party: Arkansas Gymnastics Hosts Season Opener This Friday

Led by fifth-year head coach and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordyn Wieber, Arkansas Gymnastics will host Georgia at Barnhill Arena for the season opener this Friday, Jan 12, at 6:45p.

• A Full House: Razorback Gymnastics has set a new season ticket sales record for the third consecutive season with over 2,250 sold. Arkansas will host five home meets this season, with three at legendary Barnhill Arena and two first-time meets in Bud Walton Arena — where they will host reigning national champs Oklahoma on Mar 10.

• Celebrate The OG’s: Each home meet has a theme, beginning this Friday with Big Red’s 50th Birthday & Alumni Night! Celebrate Arkansas’s original mascot with cupcakes, a birthday sing-along, and a look back at all of the Gymbacks who have made Razorback history!

Tickets are $5 for youth & $10 for adults. Buy yours HERE.

Events

Say I Do To The 6th Annual Wedding Fair At The Apollo

Meet Northwest Arkansas's top wedding and event vendors during the 6th Annual Wedding Fair on Sunday, Jan 21, from 12-4p.

• Save the date: Sample caterers, explore stunning floral designs, sip some bubbly, and taste-test wedding cakes. Over 15 vendors will be present, including Onyx, Honeybean Icecream, Bienvenue, Bloom Events and Design, Speakeasy Truffles, Rick’s Bakery, and more!

• RSVP: Register for the free event on Eventbrite. The first 50 guests will receive a free swag bag filled with gifts from local vendors. Whether you’re already neck deep in the wedding planning process or would simply like to be, the Apollo’s Annual Wedding Fair is a great time!

Register for the free event HERE.

Music

Old Crow Medicine Show Rolls The Wagon Wheel Through Eureka

Iconic folk group Old Crow Medicine Show will perform at the Auditorium in Eureka Springs next Saturday, Jan 20, at 7:30p.

• Aud History: The historic Eureka Springs City Auditorium, built in 1928, has hosted big names in entertainment, including Ray Charles, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, BB King, Willie Nelson, and Doc Watson. The first performance in the space was John Phillip Sousa and his 67-piece band.

• Rock Me, Mama: Old Crow Medicine Show started in 1998 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Grammy-winning American folk band is known for its energetic blend of old-time string music and bluegrass, producing noteworthy hits like Wagon Wheel and Sweet Amarillo.

Tickets are still available but are looking sparse! Reserve yours HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 💊 You Oughta Know: Relive the magic of Alanis Morissette's career-defining album as the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill takes the stage at Walton Arts Center for eight performances from Jan 23-28.*

• 🤝 Back in Business: Celebrate recent graduates of Canopy NWA’s entrepreneurship course during the Immigrant-Owned Business Expo at the Pryor Center in Fayetteville this Thursday, Jan 11, from 6-7:30p.

• 🦅 Eagle Eye: January is Eagle Awareness Month in Arkansas, as many birds migrate to the region for the winter. Here’s our guide on Places to Spot Bald Eagles in Northwest Arkansas.

• ✈️ The Big Jets: United Airlines will introduce mainline A319 direct flights from Denver to Northwest Arkansas starting in May — the biggest plane the airline has ever flown to XNA.

• 🐟 Fish City: Biologists from the University of Arkansas have found that fish seem to organize themselves into "fish countries" after a study of the White River Basin — a discovery they hope will aid conservation and ecosystem management.

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