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Food + Drink

New Neighborhood Cocktail Bar Opens In Bentonville’s Market District

Hardwater Cocktail Room is now open, adding a one-of-a-kind neighborhood cocktail bar to the Downtown Bentonville nightlife scene.

• Upscale Casual: Hardwater is located at 321 SE D St, Suite 101, near The Meteor. The space feels upscale yet comfortable and features 2,016 sq ft of indoor and outdoor patio seating.

• On the Menu: Besides a selection of classic and house specialty cocktails, the bar features a menu of small plates, charcuterie, sliders, and desserts. Hardwater is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4-11p and stays open until 1a on Friday and Saturday.

Follow Hardwater on Instagram for updates HERE.

Events

Trailblazers To Spearhead Regional E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program

Local nonprofit Trailblazers will spearhead the development and implementation of a $7M Regional E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program.

• Energy Innovation: The E-Bike program is one of many initiatives made possible by the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent $99,999,999 grant to the Tri-Regional Arkansas CPRG Coalition for its "Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State" proposal.

• Let’s Roll: The Tri-Region E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program aims to reduce emissions by promoting electric bicycles in three key metropolitan areas: Central Arkansas, Fort Smith, and Northwest Arkansas. Trailblazers is still in the early phase of developing this program, but detailed information on eligibility and application procedures should be available soon.

Follow Trailblazers for updates on Facebook and Instagram.

Travel

Upscale Lounge Offering In The Works At Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Escape Lounges is expanding to Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) this winter, offering travelers a unique, upscale dining and lounge experience.

• Kick Your Feet Up: Operated by CAVU, there are 15 Escape Lounges across the US dedicated to providing a relaxing pre-flight experience. Access to the lounge is open to the public for a $35 fee and complimentary for certain American Express and Delta SkyMiles cardholders.

• In The Lounge: The lounge will feature seasonal menus, local wines and spirits, high-speed Wi-Fi, and access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines via PressReader. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by in-house chefs will also be available.

Learn more about Escape Lounges HERE.

Music

Electronic Music Legend Deadmua5 To Perform At The Momentary

Multi-platinum electronic music producer and Grammy-nominated DJ deadmau5 will perform live at the Momentary this Saturday, Aug 24, at 8p.

• Live On The Green: Counting this weekend’s show, there are only seven more concerts on deck for this year’s Live On The Green series, including huge names from the music industry, like TLC & Shaggy, Gary Clark Jr., Patti Labelle & Gladys Knight, Omar Apollo, and more!

• Behind The Mask: Internationally recognized by his iconic mouse helmet, deadmau5 has earned six Grammy nominations and multiple Juno Awards and is widely regarded as a pioneer in the progressive house genre. General admission tickets are $85 ($68 for members and $30 for students). Premium tickets, which include access to an outdoor tented lounge, premium bar, and a reserved, standing-room-only viewing zone, are $200.

Reserve tickets HERE.

Nonprofit

Celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters At The BIG Event

Celebrate the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters NWA during the annual BIG Event at Osage House in Cave Springs on Thursday, Sep 12, from 6-10p.

• Role Model: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas inspires the potential of youth by organizing one-to-one mentoring relationships that contribute to social and emotional development. The annual BIG Event celebrates the impact that BBBS makes in NWA and showcases the influence that our Bigs have in the community.

• Big Time: The BIG Event is a great opportunity to network with community leaders and learn how to get involved with BBBS. Enjoy a gourmet dinner, fine wines and cocktails, a silent and live auction, and keynote presentations by Melody Richard and Tyler Lehr, who will announce the Big & Little of the Year.

Learn more and reserve your seat at the BIG Event HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🏠 Home is Where the ❤️ Is: Watch the groundbreaking A Raisin in the Sun at TheatreSquared now through Sep 21. This classic resonates with today's community, addressing timeless themes of family and home. Enjoy enriching theatre and unwind with show-themed treats and drinks for a memorable outing.*

• 👰 Down The Aisle: Recently engaged and looking for your dream wedding venue? Check out The Apollo on Emma. The historic 1949 venue features custom rental options for weddings of all sizes. Contact The Apollo for open dates and schedule a tour today.*

• ⭐️ Not Throwing Away My Shot: Hamilton, the revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation, is on stage at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville through Aug 25.*

• 🧹 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.*

• 🍦 For Freeze: Andy’s Frozen Custard will cut the ribbon on its new location at 272 E Joyce Blvd in Fayetteville during a Grand Opening Celebration this Friday, Aug 23, from 11a-4p. Reply “Andy’s” to this email for a chance to win a $10 e-gift card.

• ❤️ Still Got It: The Botanical at 8th & A will host a Speed Dating event for individuals age 50+ this Thursday, Aug 22, at 7p.

• 🚲️ Bike Town: Fayetteville recently earned a shoutout in Outside Magazine, listed among the 10 Best Bike Towns in America.

• 🛍️ We’re Making It: Shop 20+ local artists and creators during an NWA Makers Pop-Up Market at Bike Rack Brewing Co. in Bentonville this Friday, Aug 23, from 4-9p.

• 🎩 My Way: Back by popular demand, cigar expert Corey Frisbee will hand-roll premium cigars as The Martini Men serenade guests during Cigars & Sinatra at Natural State Beer Company in Rogers on Thursday, Aug 29, from 7-10p.

• ❓️ Forget Jeeves, Ask Steve: Local entrepreneur Rajat Paharia of Bella Vista recently launched Ask Steve, a Google Chrome extension that allows users to add AI capabilities to any website.

• 👶 Daycare Demand: A new childcare facility may be in the works soon on Joyce Blvd in Fayetteville.

• 📅 NWA Calendar: Stay up to date with events mentioned in the newsletter, or post your own upcoming events on our Events Calendar!

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