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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart is preparing a plan for a new Supercenter in Centerton that will be submitted for planning commission approval within the next few months+ a company spokesman said the project is set to move forward this summer. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Sam’s Club is launching sales events through July 22—offering deals on over 1,000 summer items including grilling gear, coolers and pool floats—to counter Amazon’s Prime Days, which run from July 8 to July 11. On July 23, the club will begin an Instant Savings Event featuring discounts on back to school merchandise. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local singer Jesse Dean will perform at Ozark Folkways' summer picnic celebrating rural life in Winslow on June 29 (the event grounds open at noon with games and food trucks and music starts at 1 p.m.). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Artist Amber Imrie opens her solo exhibition 'the year my heart turned to water' at Midnight Gallery in Bentonville, running through June 29—she uses art to show how memory and the landscape blend in a humid Arkansas evening. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A retired history professor said that New Deal reforms and folk music made the Ozarks and Delta key to Arkansas' identity—ideas that helped shape local culture. Some experts add that areas such as the Ouachitas and West Gulf Coastal Plain still lack the same cultural recognition—showing the state's diverse roots. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Xtremis has opened its Devil’s Den Proving Grounds in Northwest Arkansas and started a fellowship program with the University of Arkansas to help students study radio frequency engineering and artificial intelligence. The program will give students skills for high-tech work in communications and electronic warfare—preparing them for future jobs. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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FluFlu Clout Archery Experience
5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $25 — Discover the art of shooting FluFlu arrows in a fun, beginner-friendly setting perfect for all ages.
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Roni Ben-Hur Trio Live at Crystal Bridges
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $55 — Experience an intimate evening of world-class jazz in a stunning setting with acclaimed musicians.
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Acoustic Evening with Jonah Kagen
7-9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $18 and up — Experience intimate acoustic storytelling through heartfelt melodies and engaging performances.
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John PayCheck Concert
7 PM – 11 PM — Meteor Guitar Gallery — Check website for ticket prices — Awesome Night of Country with the One and Only John Paycheck.
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Reading Beyond Words: Visual Literacy Conference
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $250 ($200 for members) — Discover the transformative power of visual art in education through an immersive professional development experience.
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Alanna Royale Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets start at $177 — Experience a live performance by Alanna Royale for an exciting night of music.
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