Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Bentonville.
Walmart Inc. will release its second-quarter earnings report today with materials available on its investor website at 6 a.m. and a conference call beginning at 7 a.m.—analysts expect revenue to rise from $167.77 billion last year to $174.24 billion.
Prairie Grove police said last week marked the first time in 18 years they worked back to back fatal accidents—one collision on Apple Hill and U.S. 62 killed motorcycle rider Travis Samples while a side impact collision at Little Elm and U.S. 62 took the life of local animal advocate Marcia Donley.
Today, the Theatre Collective of Northwest Arkansas presents Steel Magnolias—an emotional play that shows how local women banded together after playwright Robert Harling lost his sister to diabetic complications.
The Bentonville Board of Education voted Tuesday night to extend board member terms from four years to six years—attorney Marshall Nye said the longer term will reduce election burdens and the board will soon decide how to implement the change.
Muscadine Bloodline Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Momentary — $61 GA / $39 Member GA — Experience the soulful country vibes of Muscadine Bloodline with special guest Shelby Stone.
Latin Dance Night with En Fuego
7–11 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $20 ($18 for members) — Celebrate diversity through rhythm with a salsa lesson and social dancing.
Free on the Green | Baby Rave
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — A lively family-friendly Baby Rave with vibrant EDM sets for the next generation of dancers.
78th Original Ozark Folk Festival
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Eureka Springs Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate music and crafts at America's longest-running folk festival.
Junkin’ Market Days NWA
1 PM - 5 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Check for entry fee — Shop, sip, savor, and discover unique finds at this two-day market.
Pancho Barraza Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $105 — Enjoy a night of vibrant music with Pancho Barraza at a cozy venue in Bentonville.
Unwound Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Catch an electrifying performance by Unwound with last-minute tickets available.
Japanese Breakfast Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Buckyball At The Momentary — Cost not specified — Experience the acclaimed Japanese Breakfast as they perform tracks from their latest album.
From Orchard to Glass: Bentonville’s Apple History
5-7 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Ticketed event — Explore Bentonville’s apple heritage with guided history, orchard exploration, and distillery tastings.
Jenna and the Soul Shakers Live
6-9 p.m. — Bike Rack Brewing Co. — Free admission — Experience high-energy soul and groove tunes that will keep you dancing all night long.
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