Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Bentonville.
Wienerschnitzel plans to open restaurants in six Walmart stores — in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Washington — by this fall, and the chain currently operates in Bentonville, Springdale and Siloam Springs.
The franchise will serve its full menu including chili cheese dogs and Tastee Freez desserts as part of its expansion.
The 63-room My Place Hotel opened at 3138 S.E.
East Pointe Ave. in Bentonville as the first My Place Hotels of America property in Arkansas. Wichita-based TGC Group developed the four story hotel—designed by Salt Lake City-based The Richardson Design Partnership—with financing from Central National Bank of Wichita through a $6.25 million loan maturing in 2047.
A 5,825-square-foot tunnel car wash — located at 1005 S.
Walton Blvd — sold for $5.55 million, with Springfield-based Big Ranch LLC paying $953 per square foot. Other transactions include a downtown office building sold for $5.25 million by The Emerson Group and a commercial building near the Walmart Home Office bought for $3.5 million by Walmart Inc — part of a busy week in local business.
Bentonville Schools’ Book Bus began its summer tour at Vaughn Elementary to fight the summer slide by offering a refreshed bus with rows of books, air conditioning, an awning, and a new bookshelf-style design—music on board aims to attract families and boost reading skills.
Bentonville Film Festival will screen the documentary COLBERT: All Students Can Learn on June 18 at 12:30 p.m. at Skylight Cinema as part of the Juneteenth Film Celebration—this film traces educator John Colbert's journey from a 17-year-old bus driver to a respected superintendent honored with a new school and will include a Q&A with director Mike Day.
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Ticketed event — Experience note-for-note renditions of Beatles classics that will make you feel like you're watching the real thing.
Hammer Lane Hippies Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Kingfish — No cover — Experience a powerhouse trio blending country, blues, and rock with original music.
Ashtyn Barbaree Live Performance
2-6 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Experience the enchanting Americana sounds of Ashtyn Barbaree in a captivating live show.
Explore Osage Summer Camp
8 AM – 12 PM — Osage Park — $190/week — Kids will explore wetlands and participate in fun outdoor activities including archery, games, and nature crafts.
Ozarks At Large Live Broadcast
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Bentonville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate 35 years of Ozarks at Large with a special live broadcast from the heart of Bentonville.
Let’s Talk: Is It Possible to Avoid Dementia?
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Helen R Walton Children's Enrichment Center — Free entry — Explore common myths about aging and memory loss in this informative seminar.
Kid's Night: It's All About Hue
11 PM – 1 AM — Crystal Bridges Museum — Check for ticket info — A creative evening for kids focused on color and fun while parents unwind.
Yoga in the Garden
8-9 a.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Free entry — Experience a refreshing yoga session surrounded by nature every Saturday morning.
Summer Camp: Sketchbook for Young Artists
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Eleven at Crystal Bridges — $200 ($160 for members) — A weeklong day camp for budding artists to explore drawing techniques and unleash their creativity.
An Afternoon with Al Roker
1-2 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $30 ($25 for members) — Engage in a lively discussion with America’s beloved weatherman about his career and his new educational project.
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