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Known for their one-of-a-kind award-winning designs, Underwoods is one of the first jewelry stores to ever be inducted into the National Jeweler Hall of Fame. At Underwoods, you’ll be able to bring your vision to life with their design team and in-house custom workshop. View their newest merchandise HERE.

Music

Railyard Live Hosting Reggae And Funk Fest At Butterfield Stage

Railyard Live’s free summer concert series continues this weekend with back-to-back nights of reggae and funk at Butterfield Stage in Downtown Rogers, Jun 7–8.

• Rockin’ Reggae: Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion will headline Reggae Fest, along with performances by The Irie Lions and DJ Inversion, on Friday, Jun 7, from 7-10p.

• Funkytown: Backwoods funk band The 1 Oz. Jig will headline Funk Fest, along with performances by Crescent City Combo and Monk Is King, on Saturday, Jun 8, from 7-10p.

Tickets are free, and tables can be reserved for $30 HERE.

Nonprofit

Photography Education Nonprofit Teams Up With Crystal Bridges To Host Summer Camps

Local nonprofit Kidz N Cameras has partnered with Crystal Bridges and the Momentary to offer weeklong photography summer camps, with options for kids from ages 8-17.

• The Lens of Empowerment: Founded by Brandon Watts, Kidz N Cameras helps children from diverse backgrounds foster creative exploration and self-expression, using photography as a powerful tool to tell their own stories, share their perspectives, and develop valuable technical skills.

• Photography Education: Campers will explore camera basics, composition, lighting, image editing skills, and more as they embark on photo expeditions, capture portraits and landscapes, and build their portfolio. Sessions for kids 8-10 and 11-13 will be held at Crystal Bridges from Jun 17-21, and a session for kids 14-17 will take place at the Momentary from Jun 22-26.

Find more camp information and links to register HERE.

Sponsored by Generations Bank

You're New Banking Adventure Begins With Generations Bank

Discover the perfect blend of modern banking solutions and personalized service at Generations Bank with the launch of their new website and mobile app, making it easier than ever to bank on the go—anywhere, anytime.

• Home Grown: Established in 1907 in the small, South Arkansas town of Harrell, Generations Bank has expanded into a full-service financial institution serving South and Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri with convenient, friendly, and intelligent customer service.

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Open an online account through the new website in less than five minutes.

Development

Progress Continues On First Street Flats Development In Downtown Rogers

Construction is underway on First Street Flats, a project by Specialized Real Estate Group that aims to be Downtown Rogers’ first large-scale, sustainable multifamily development.

• A look inside: Located in the Water Tower District at 401 First St, the project will utilize part of the old Ozark Cider and Vinegar Company building as a central gathering space, including a plunge pool, co-working space, coffee bar, and additional storage for outdoor recreation rentals.

• Prime space: Designed by Modus Studio, First Street Flats will include four 3-story buildings with a total of 120 units, giving residents a prime location in Northwest Arkansas to access the region’s outdoor recreation options and an easy commute to the surrounding cities. 

Follow renderings and progress photos of the project from Modus Studios HERE.

Events

Join Free Professional Development Opportunities From CACHE

Connect with resources, learning, and community through free professional development events for creatives hosted by CACHE at the Medium in Downtown Springdale. Here are a couple of upcoming events:

• YOLO: The next Year Of Learning & Outreach session will be led by the team behind NWA Daily (hey, that’s us!), sharing best practices for using your organization’s newsletter as an effective tool to communicate with your audience, customers, and donors on Wednesday, Jun 12, from 10-11:30a.

• Social Hour: Connect with colleagues from across the Northwest Arkansas arts scene during Social Hour, an hour-ish of breakfast food, coffee, conversation, and inspiration. The next Social Hour is for Communications and Marketing Professionals on Monday, Jun 24, from 9-10:30a.

Find more opportunities provided by CACHE HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🏃 Paradise Found: Experience world-class mountain bike trails on foot during Coler Mountain Bike Preserve’s 3rd Annual Paradise Found 5k Trail Run, taking off from the Coler Homestead next to Airship Coffee on Saturday, Jul 13, at 7a. All racers receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt!*

• 🌪️ Tornado Relief: Benton County residents and businesses affected by the recent storms can now apply for disaster aid from the federal government.*

• 🕺 Pink Tux To The Prom: Join an 80s-inspired bar crawl through Downtown Bentonville next Saturday, Jun 15, from 11a-9p. See participating bars and restaurants HERE.

• 🤩 Time To Shine: Start warming up your singing voice and working on that juggling act — Bentonville’s Got Talent 2024 Registration is now open!

• 🏗️ Going Up: Take a tour of all the cranes around Bentonville with DWTN Now to get the scoop on what new buildings are popping up around town.

• 💥 Anime: Arkansas Anime Festival, the longest-running anime festival in the state, returns to Northwest Arkansas for three days of fandom this weekend, Jun 7-9.

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

• 🥳 Join The Club: Our daily newsletter is completely free, but if you simply love what we’re doing, you can support our work by joining our NWA Daily Fan Club!

• 🚀 Take Off: Share your message with our growing community of 35,000+ readers. We have several advertising opportunities to help you share your story with Northwest Arkansas.

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