Good morning, Bentonville.

Live Nation is working with The Momentary to plan Bentonville Ballroom — a music venue to seat 2,500 — near the arts hub; it will open in 2028.

The project is expected to boost local jobs and tax revenue.

Benton County led Arkansas in Q3 2025 by reporting the highest average weekly wage of $1,582, according to Tuesday (March) BLS data; the county also saw a 10.4% rise in business establishments while statewide wages increased 3.8%.

Arkansas has opened EFA applications for the fourth year to help families cover private and parochial school and homeschool costs.

Last year, more than 44,000 students benefited from funds that provided nearly $7,000 per student (28,000 in private schools and 17,000 receiving homeschool support).

ABN Holdings acquired two office buildings (608 and 508 S.W.

Eighth St.) for nearly $20 million in a recent sale. The Walton family will reshape the site into a mixed-use development including a new university, with Runway Group set to begin demolition soon.

The sixth-ranked Arkansas baseball team begins SEC play Friday night against No. 3 Mississippi State—coached by Brian O’Connor who left Virginia after winning a national title.

Darius Acuff will play for the Razorbacks in the SEC Tournament after missing the regular-season finale with an ankle injury.

The team, seeded third, will open play at 8:30 p.m. Friday against either Texas A&M, South Carolina or Oklahoma.

Darius Acuff was named SEC Player and Freshman of the Year by the AP on Tuesday after sweeping the coaches' awards (averaging 22.2 points and 6.4 assists) as he led the Razorbacks to a 23-8 season and earned a double-bye into Friday’s tournament.

Bentonville West earned its first win on the road at Hunts Park in Fort Smith on Monday, March 9, and the team showed improved play after a second trip in eight days.

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.

Easter Egg Shoot Weekend

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $20 — Celebrate Easter with family-friendly archery fun while aiming for candy-filled eggs.

NWA Naturals Home Opener

7:05-9:00 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — Family-friendly fun — Experience the thrill of the NWA Naturals' season home opener with a lively atmosphere and post-game fireworks.

NWA German Language Table

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bauhaus Biergarten — Free entry — Practice your German at this friendly language table for all skill levels.

Date Nights in the Garden: Rose Propagation

5:30-7 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — $30 per couple — Enjoy a romantic evening learning rose propagation while exploring the beautiful gardens.