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Food + Drink

Airship Pumphouse Now Offering Dinner

Airship Coffee recently launched a fine casual dinner service at its Pumphouse location, offering a menu of locally sourced seasonal dishes from Thursday to Monday from 5-10p.

• Neighborhood Cafe: Set in the oldest residential neighborhood in Bentonville, the Pumphouse was built in 1954 to bring water from Ford Springs to the entire town and later served as a Head Start school building. The renovated space continues that legacy today by pumping caffeine into your system to help you get a head start on the day (good one, right?)

• Tastes Like Summer: Chef Jacob, a seasoned culinary professional with over 12 years of experience in culinary hubs throughout San Francisco, Seattle, and Tokyo has joined Airship to curate a vibrant menu of local, seasonal ingredients.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more HERE.

Sports

It’s Game Time for Arkansas Razorbacks Football

Football season is nearly upon us! The Arkansas Razorbacks Football team kicks off the 2024 Season against the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on Thursday, Aug 29, at 6:30p.

• Don’t Poke The Lion: The Hogs will host the season opener in Little Rocks for the second straight season, taking on the UAPB Lions for the second time in program history. The following weekend, Sep 7, the team heads to Stillwater for a matchup with Oklahoma State — the first time the Hogs have met the Pokes on the gridiron since 1980.

• On the Hill: The 2024 season includes _ games at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, including UAB (Sep 14), Tennessee (Oct 5), LSU (Oct 19), Ole Miss (Nov 2), Texas (Nov 16), and Lousiana Tech (Nov 23).

We’re running a giveaway for 2 Season Tickets to all home games in Fayetteville. Head over to our Instagram or Facebook to enter!

Events

SOAR NWA Hot Air Balloon Festival Takes Off In Bentonville Aug 16-17

The 5th annual SOAR NWA hot air balloon festival is coming to the Benton County Fairgrounds this Aug 16-17 to take the fun to new heights and open avenues for our neighbors with disabilities.

• Helping Others Fly: SOAR NWA raises funds for Open Avenues — a nonprofit that has been serving Northwest Arkansas since 1975 by providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

• Reach For The Sky: Enjoy a variety of events, including evening balloon glows, tethered balloon rides, a kid zone, circus performers, helicopter rides, fireworks, a beer garden, food vendors, a car exhibit, and live music — including a performance by acclaimed country artist Coffey Anderson!

Tickets are on sale now! Prepare to take flight HERE.

Arts & Culture

Downtown Rogers August Art on the Bricks Celebrates Anime

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Japanese Anime during the Art on the Bricks Art Walk in Downtown Rogers this Thursday, Aug 8, 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: Experience everything from traditional paintings to digital illustrations, AI creations, and live cosplay characters. Several businesses will host activities and specials, including a bubble tea design contest at Anime Cafe, a create-your-own AI Anime character station at baked by kori, and more.

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

Arts & Culture

The Symphony Of Northwest Arkansas Prepares For Exciting 2024-25 Season

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas launches its 2024-25 Mainstage Season at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on Saturday, Sep 21, at 7:30p.

• Exploring New Frontiers: SoNA’s season begins with Oceans of Time: Orchestral Evolutions, highlighting classical music’s westward journey from Europe to the Americas. In November, SoNA goes Sci-Fi with Futuristic Fantasia, featuring pieces from movies like Star Wars, E.T., and more. The symphony brings back holiday favorites in December with A Very SoNA Christmas and The Snowman.

• Celebrating The Classics: The season continues in February 2025 with Jupiter Rising, a show anchored by Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major (Jupiter). In April, the season concludes with American Voices: Rhapsody in Blue, showcasing American masterpieces from the 30s and 40s.

Single tickets range from $37 to $62, or save with a season subscription. Explore show dates and reserve your seats HERE.

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In other news…

• 🍂 Harvest New Leadership Skills: Harvest the tools to steer your team towards success during a 7-Week Coaching Skills for Managers Course led by the professionals at INTOUCH Coaching starting Sep 26. This course fills quickly and is limited to 10 participants — register by Aug 20 for 15% off.*

• 🧗Let’s Rock: Last chance to enjoy Boulders & Brews Summer Camp! The final camp session is next week, Aug 12-15, from 9a-1p. Each day includes a variety of fun activities designed for kids ages 6-12, including climbing, arts & crafts, forming friendships, and more—register today!*

• 🥇 Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Arkansas assistant coach Ryan Crouser took gold this weekend in Paris for the shot put, becoming the first person to win the event at three consecutive Olympics.

• 🎭️ Casting Call: Arkansas Public Theatre will host open auditions for the Tony Award-nominated musical Tootsie at Arkansas Arts Academy on Monday, Aug 12, at 6:30p.

• 🤠 Country Cool: Lainey Wilson takes the stage at the Walmart AMP in Rogers this Saturday, Aug 10, at 7p.

• 🐝 Ya Like Jazz? Enjoy four nights of live music during Eureka Springs Jazz Weekend, with shows happening at multiple venues around town from Aug 8-11.

• 🎈First Float: Rendezvous Junction and Open Avenues will host the SOAR NWA Pre-Party ahead of the hot air balloon festival this Friday, Aug 9, from 6-11p. A dollar from every purchase will support Open Avenues.

• 🧑‍🌾 Farm Free: The Springdale Farmers Market at the Jones Center will host a Free Kids Day featuring free activities like bingo, seed planting, live entertainment, and more this Saturday, Aug 10, from 9a-12p.

• 💇 Nice Fade: Students can get free haircuts and school supplies during the Back to School Bash at the Rogers Dream Center this Saturday, Aug 10, from 10:30a-1p.

• 🚗 Park It: The Fayetteville School Board reviewed initial plans last week for a new parking deck at Fayetteville High School, adding around 460 parking spots to the campus.

• 💿️ Let’s Jam: Get ready for a night of live music, food, vendors, giveaways, and more during the 7th Annual Arkansas Summer Jam, showcasing a lineup of notable rappers, singers, DJs, and bands at the Arkansas Event Center in Fayetteville on Saturday, Aug 10.

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