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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 11th annual Bentonville Film Festival spotlights homegrown Arkansas films and celebrates a wide range of local talent—bringing creative voices to center stage in our community. The event highlights diverse artistic expression and the vibrant culture of Northwest Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Benton County 4-H students have traveled to Washington D.C. for the Citizenship Washington Focus trip—from June 14 to June 20—to learn about U.S. history and government. The group of 30 students includes Brooklyn Luedecke near Gentry and Emma Millsap from Gravette, who are eager to build valuable skills for future opportunities. 4029 News
- ➤ Amelia Lisowe, a 14-year-old student at Bryant Junior High in Benton, was crowned Miss Arkansas Teen on June 13 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock and will represent Arkansas at Miss America's Teen this fall—she earned over $16,000 in scholarships for her service and leadership and runs Lisowe Lights, a project that has provided night lights to foster children in all 50 states and 10 countries. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorback baseball team added two transfer pitchers as Jackson Wells from Little Rock and Ethan McElvain from Vanderbilt committed to join the staff. Wells—a junior from Rogers who earned Ohio Valley honors and signed Thursday night—and McElvain, an incoming junior with strong SEC play, are expected to boost the team for the upcoming season. The Arkansas Traveler
- ➤ The University of Arkansas baseball team, the national third seed, will face the sixth seed LSU at 6 p.m. central on Saturday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha in the opening game of the College World Series—losing this game means a spot in the losers bracket. Arkansas pitcher Zach Root and LSU pitcher Kade Anderson will start as both teams try to gain an early advantage. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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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Howard County Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Texas country sound of Brandon Howard and his band opening for rising star Tristan Roberson.
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Summer Series: History & Culture of the Bow
5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $25 — Explore the fascinating evolution of archery from ancient tools to modern innovations through storytelling and demonstrations.
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We The Kingdom Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket info TBD — Experience a night of worship and music with We The Kingdom as they perform live.
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Yoga in the Garden
8-9 a.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing fundamentals yoga class in a beautiful botanical setting.
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Summer Camp: ARTimals Exploration
9 AM – 12 PM — Eleven at Crystal Bridges — $200 — Dive into a week of artistic adventures with nature and storytelling for young explorers.
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SoNA Beyond: Kindred – A Chamber Music Exploration of Family
7-8:30 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $45 ($36 members, $10 students) — Experience a unique chamber music program exploring the diverse meanings of family through classic compositions.
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Mid-Summer’s Night Date: Archery for Lovers
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $60 per couple — Experience an enchanting evening of archery fun and friendly competition inspired by Shakespeare’s whimsy.
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Rose Propagation Class
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Registration fee required — Discover the art of cultivating roses in a hands-on workshop with expert guidance.
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