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Health

Heartland Whole Health Institute Announces John Findley As Cheif Medical Officer

Heartland Whole Health Institute recently announced John Findley will serve as the institute’s first chief medical officer.

• Whole Hearted: The 75,000 sq ft facility, which will house the Heartland Whole Health Institute and its sister organization, Alice L Walton School of Medicine, is currently under construction in Bentonville near Crystal Bridges.

• What’s Up, Doc? Dr. Findley brings nearly three decades of diverse experience to the table, having practiced medicine for 15 years in western Colorado and, most recently, serving as the president of Bryan Health Connect in Lincoln, NE.

Read remarks from Dr. Findley in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Music

Gulley Park Concert Series Kicks Off Tonight In Fayetteville

The 28th Annual Gulley Park Concert Series kicks off tonight, Jun 13, from 6:30-8:30p.

• Summertime Singin’: The Gulley Park Summer Concert Series includes six concerts on Thursday evenings from 7-9p at the Gulley Park Gazebo. This year’s lineup includes Andrew Igbokidi, the Burnt CDs, The 1oz Jig, Marybeth Byrd, and Arkansauce.

• Juice Box Hero: First act up is The Juice, bringing its unique setlist of high-energy dance hits, great vocals, and stand-out saxophone to the Gulley Park Gazebo Stage. Expect a genre-spanning journey through rock, funk, hip-hop, reggae, country, pop, and more.

Find more information HERE.

Sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society

The Biggest Pet Adoption Event In The Region Is Just Two Days Away!

Don’t miss the Best Friends Super Adoption event at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville this weekend, Jun 15–16, from 11a–4p.

• Save A Life: Over 30 regional shelters and rescues will gather at the Pet Resource Center at 1312 Melissa Drive, with over 450 adoptable cats and dogs for an extravaganza of lifesaving right here in Northwest Arkansas!

• Dog Dad, Cat Dad: Stop by Saturday or Sunday, from 11a-4p, and meet your new best friend! Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, giveaways, an "ask a trainer" booth with the NWA School for Dogs, and plenty of demonstrations. Adopt a pet on Father's Day and receive a free Best Friends "Dog Dad" or "Cat Dad" T-shirt!

RSVP to gain early entry to preview adoptable pets HERE.

Outdoors

Arkansas Graveler Experience Gearing Up For Epic Inaugural Ride

Around 400 cyclists are expected to participate in the inaugural Arkansas Graveler, a new event that will take riders on an epic six-day riding tour of the Natural State, enjoying food and activities along the way, from Jun 23-28.

• Diamond of the South: Arkansas has roughly 69,000 mi of unpaved backroads, making the state’s beautiful landscape perfect for the rapidly growing sport of gravel cycling. Local cycling legend Scotti Moody (pictured above) will serve as the Event Director.

• Rock On: The six-day, 340-mile bike journey will take participants down county and forest backroads throughout northern Arkansas, showcasing the state's natural beauty and culture. The ride will begin in Fayetteville at the University of Arkansas and end at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Registration for the first Arkansas Graveler is still open!

Learn more about the event in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Arts & Culture

Opera In The Ozarks Prepares For 2024 Summer Season

Opera in the Ozarks, the summer music festival and prominent opera training program based in Eureka Springs, kicks off its 2024 Summer Season of Enchanted Evenings on Jun 21.

• On The Mountain: The 2024 season features a talented cast of singers and professional musicians from across the country in four mainstage operas, including Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata, Robert Ward’s The Crucible, and a double bill featuring Vittorio Giannini’s Beauty and the Beast and Maurice Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges.

• On The Road: Additionally, the company will perform over a dozen traveling productions throughout Northwest Arkansas, including a Broadway Cabaret at Mount Sequoyah on Jul 11, the Chamber Music Concert on Jul 15 at Inspiration Point, and another Broadway Cabaret at the Crescent Hotel on Jul 16.

Tickets for the 2024 season are on sale HERE.

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In other news…

• 🌪️ Tornado Relief: Benton County residents and businesses impacted by the recent storms are eligible to apply for federal disaster aid. Read more in The Bentonville Bulletin.*

• 🧹 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.*

• 🤩 Celebs: Lizzo, John Cena, Robert Downey Jr., and more! About You Magazine compiled a recap of all the celebrities who were in NWA last week for Walmart’s Associates Celebration.

• ⭐️ Not Throwing Away My Shot: Single tickets for Hamilton, coming to Walton Arts Center from Aug 16-25, go on sale to the public today, Jun 13, at 10a.

• 🦕 Fossil Finds: The NWA Master Naturalists will host a Wonders of Nature Workshop on Fossils at the Siloam Springs Public Library this Saturday, Jun 15, at 10a.

• 🎯 Put A Bow On It: Take aim at a new hobby with The Quiver Archery and join the Intro to Archery lesson this Saturday, Jun 15, from 9-10a.

• 🐞 Bug Bops: Local YouTuber and songwriter Candy Songs and Backyard Bugs will perform at the Springdale Public Library this Saturday, Jun 15, at 10:30.

• 🧀 Brie There Or Brie Square: Sweet Freedom Cheese in Bentonville is hosting a Cheese Trivia night this Friday, Jun 14, at 6p.

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