Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is refreshing its galleries named Early American and Visions of America as it prepares for a 114,000 sqft expansion opening June 6-7. The renovation is one of the museum’s final steps ahead of unveiling the expansion. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Orion Capital Partners’ affiliate acquired a 22-building office portfolio in Rogers and Bentonville for $68 million on Feb. 11 — the nearly 405,000 sqft property is 92% leased to health care, professional, and Walmart supply chain tenants. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ The 2025 Market Report from Cushman & Wakefield/Sage Partners shows commercial property demand was strong in Northwest Arkansas — highlighting promising trends for future investments. It was released Wednesday afternoon in Bentonville. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas defensive line coach Marion Hobby is expected to join the Indianapolis Colts, CBS Sports reported Wednesday. He joined the Razorbacks in December on a $700,000 deal and brings eight seasons of NFL coaching experience + college roles. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Rogers' boys improved their play in the third quarter to secure a 78-67 win over Bentonville West at Dr. Marlin Berry Arena during Tuesday's 6A-West Conference game. Coach Jason McMahan noted the team slowed down at the rim and improved spacing to boost scoring. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Check with ticketing for costs — Experience a unique candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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The 502s Live in Bentonville
7-11 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets available — Catch The 502s performing live at the Send It South Bike & Music Festival.
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Arkansas Gardening School
Arkansas Gardening School is a horticultural symposium for beginner home gardeners, featuring expert-led programs by horticulturists, garden designers, and landscape architects. Through interactive talks and Q&A sessions, participants will learn to create beautiful, sustainable, and successful gardens in the Ozarks. Full schedule available now!
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Sound Bath Experience | The Gentle Thaw
3:30-4:30 p.m. — 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR — $20 ($15 for members) — Experience a calming sound bath focusing on inner movement and creative spark during the gentle thaw of spring.
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Candlelight Jazz: Cyrille Aimée
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $41 ($33 for members) — Enjoy an enchanting evening of jazz with Cyrille Aimée in a transformed Great Hall setting.
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