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Walmart’s Associates Week Kicks Off In Northwest Arkansas

Thousands of Walmart Associates and Shareholders (and a few celebrities) from around the globe have made their way to Northwest Arkansas this week for the annual Associates Celebration.

• The 5 & 10: A virtual Shareholders Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jun 5, but the real fun will take place during the Associates Celebration at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville on Friday, Jun 7, featuring entertainment and messages from senior leadership.

• Pocketful of Sunshine: Associates attending the festivities will enjoy activities and games at the Expo and a free concert with this year’s artists Natasha Bedingfield, Andy Grammer, and Leon Bridges! This week is usually pretty fun for celebrity-spotting around town, so keep your eyes peeled.

Learn more about Associates Week HERE.

Music

Alan Jackson Bringing Farewell Tour Through Northwest Arkansas

Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson is bringing his Last Call: One More For The Road tour to Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville on Saturday, Sep 28.

• One More: In 2021, Jackson revealed his struggle with CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth), a chronic neuropathy condition. The Last Call tour will be fans’ last chance to see the iconic performer sing his best-loved songs.

• Last Call: Spend a thrilling evening with three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, singing along to iconic hits like Chattahoochee and It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere. Tickets go on sale to U of A students, faculty, and staff on Jun 4 and to the general public on Jun 7 at 9a.

Bookmark the link to buy tickets HERE.

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Arts & Culture Monthly Spotlight

Keep up with Northwest Arkansas’s vibrant arts & culture scene with the Arkansas Creative Calendar by CACHE. Here are a few events we’re excited about in June:

• 🎨 True Colors: Plein Air Painting in the Ramble is a series of free watercolor & acrylic nature painting workshops meeting on Jun 7, 14, 21, and 28.

• 🎤 On The Mic: SNL’s Michael Longfellow will perform standup at The Grove Comedy Club in Lowell this weekend, Jun 7-8.

• 🐝 Buzzing About It: Bee Balm Arkansas will host its monthly Community Revision Night for writers of all levels at the Graduate Hotel in Fayetteville on Thursday, Jun 13, at 6:30p.

• 🎸 Park Nights: The Gulley Park Summer Concert Series kicks off with Opal Agafia on Thursday, Jun 13, at 7p.

• 💃 The Swing: Dance the night away during an unforgettable evening of Swing Classics at Crystal Bridges on Thursday, Jun 20, at 7p (dance lessons at 6p).

Find other events happening this month on the CACHE Creative Calendar HERE.

Community

New Playground At Fayetteville’s Gulley Park Opening This Week

The City of Fayetteville will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating improvements at Gulley Park this Thursday, June 6, at 4:30p

• Let’s Play: The new playground area features an interactive water fountain, a pavilion with soft surfacing for physical activities, areas dedicated to ping pong and chess, and a new tower with slides, a see-saw, swings, spinners, etc.

• In History: Sculptures by local artist Eugene Sargent pay homage to the site’s history as farmland and being on the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach route. Following the ribbon cutting, the playground and fountain will be open for the public to enjoy.

Find more photos of the playground and stay tuned for updates HERE.

Event

Explore Over 250 Vendors At The Junk Ranch Spring Show

The Junk Ranch Spring Show is back, turning Prairie Grove into an antiquer’s paradise this weekend, Jun 7-8.

• Junker’s Delight: Located at 11195 CR-23 Centerpoint Church Rd. in Prairie Grove, The Junnk Ranch is the largest and longest-running vintage event in Northwest Arkansas. Over 250 booths will fill the barn, festival tents, farmhouse, and shopping grounds for an incredible shopping experience.

• Great Finds: Shop antiques, vintage clothing, handmade goods, original art, seasonal plants, and more!! Live music will accompany the spring show every day on both days, as will a fantastic lineup of food vendors.

Admission is $10 at the door. More info HERE.

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In other news…

• 😍 Laugh To Love: Laugh for a good cause during a Comedy Feature Showcase at The Grove Comedy Club — proceeds benefitting tornado victims in NWA. Also on stage this Friday & Saturday at the Grove is SNL’s Michael Longfellow.*

• 👋 Financial Aid: Following the Major Disaster Declaration, Benton County residents can apply for funding from FEMA. Local businesses can apply for disaster loans through the SBA.

• 🏃‍♀️ Just Du It: The seventh annual Ladies Du Fayetteville Duathlon, a unique multi-sport race experience for women athletes, returns to Lake Fayetteville this Saturday, Jun 8, from 7-10a.

• 🚵 Hit The Trail: Follow Trailblazers for updates on trail cleanup and volunteer opportunities to help remove debris from Bentonville, Rogers, and Bella Vista trail systems.

• 👕 Let’s Go Thrifting: Dirtbag Vintage & Thrift will host its monthly Second Saturday Vintage Market this weekend, Jun 8, from 10-4p.

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