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Smoke On The Horizon

Smoke On The Horizon

RedBall Announces NWA Locations, Bentonville Restaurant Week Continues, Registration open Frisco Inferno BBQ Contest, and More!

NWA Daily
August 21, 2024

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Arts & Culture

RedBall Project Bouncing Its Way Around Northwest Arkansas This Fall

RedBall Project

RedBall Project, considered the world’s longest-running street art project, will debut in Northwest Arkansas this September.

Bouncing Around: RedBall is a traveling public art piece by American artist Kurt Perschke. The piece has been to over 40 cities globally, including Paris, Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, and more, moving through a city with a new site each day of the performance. View a special RedBall Project Exhibition at MIXD Gallery in Rogers from Sep 10-15.
Ready To Roll: From Sep 11th to 15th, the 250-lb, 15-ft inflatable ball will be squished and stuffed into creative locations in Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Springdale, and Fayetteville. Join artist Kurt Perschke for an Artist Talk at 21C Museum Hotel in Bentonville on Sep 11 at 6p.

Find the five planned locations for Red Ball around Northwest Arkansas HERE.

Music

Courtyard Sessions At The Momentary Continues With NWA Jazz Society

the Momentary

The Momentary’s free Courtyard Sessions series continues with a performance by Youngjoo Song 4-Tet this Friday, Aug 23, from 7-8:30p.

Stage Takeover: Each month, a different music organization from the region showcases artists on Friday evening in the Arvest Bank Courtyard at the Momentary. The NWA Jazz Society organized August’s lineup. Next month, the stage turns over to Music Moves.
All Jazzed Up: The Youngjoo Song 4-Tet is comprised of Youngjoo Song, one of Korea’s leading jazz pianists, John Ellis on sax, Ryan McGillacuddy on bass, and Steve Pruitt on drums. Enjoy live music, food options from the Momentary Food Trucks, drinks from the RØDE Bar, and family-friendly activities in the courtyard.

Find more event details HERE.

Benton County Relief Fund Has Distributed $1.9M To Date

NWA Council

A testament to the region’s generosity, the Benton County Relief Fund has already distributed $1.9M in short-term financial assistance to households and nonprofits impacted by the devastating storms on May 26, 2024.

Households: The majority of funds, $1.47M, have been distributed directly to 1,576 households. Eligibility for assistance was open to households earning $125,000 or less annually. The fund is not exhausted yet, but applications are no longer being accepted.
Nonprofits: Around $500K has supported thirty-three nonprofit organizations, assisting with expenses ranging from facility repairs to relocations. These nonprofits have provided a wide variety of services to the community, including free debris removal, emergency shelter, food, clothing, hygiene items, specialized education services, and out-of-school care.

If you need assistance, the team at Hark at Excellerate Foundation is always here to help. Contact them HERE.

Food + Drink

Enjoy Deals On Your Favorite Meals During Bentonville Restaurant Week

Visit Bentonville

Enjoy a city-wide culinary celebration this week during Bentonville Restaurant Week, featuring deals and special menus all over town.

Wheelin’ & Dealin’: Enjoy awesome deals like buy one, get one ½ off smoothies at Third Space Coffee, free falafel at Mrs. Shawarma, 50% off dinner service when you ride your bike to Airship at the Pumphouse, and more!
Special Menu: Several restaurants are rolling out special menu items for the week, including shredded lamb tacos at Wrights Barbecue, Tex MEx Burgers at The Bend, Peach Pie at Loiuse At Thaden Field, a Family-Style Meal at Tusk & Trotter, and others.

Find a list of participating restaurants HERE.

Events