Date: October 29th, 2025

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In today’s NWA Today:

🚨 Top Story: Bentonville's A Street Promenade Lights Up Downtown
🌟 NWA Digest: Community Bites
🏪 Local Business: NWA’s Business Buzz
📅 Upcoming Events: Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville
☀️ Weather: NWA Forecast
🏈 Sports: Razorback Update
🎵 Live Music and Entertainment

Daily NWA Trivia: Which Bentonville native became the first woman to win the prestigious Bendix Trophy for a transcontinental air race in 1936, marking a milestone in aviation history? (Answer at the end of the newsletter)

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Bentonville is shining brighter than ever with the completion of the stunning A Street Promenade, a brick-lined pedestrian haven that's set to become the heartbeat of family fun and community gatherings! As part of the Quilt of Parks project, this quarter-mile walkway connects beloved spots like Lawrence Plaza, the city square, Town Branch Park, and Dave Peel Park, making it easier and safer for families to stroll, bike, and enjoy the vibrant downtown.

Funded largely by a generous Walton Family Foundation grant, the promenade enhances walkability, boosts local businesses, and invites everyone to linger for hours of joy. The grand opening on November 15 promises a day of yoga, street performers, live art, music, and hands-on activities—perfect for creating cherished memories. From Crystal Bridges Museum nearby to the mountain biking trails, this upgrade truly weaves our community's cultural gems together.

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The Rogers community is savoring the flavors of unity at the fifth annual Top Chef NWA event, where Northwest Arkansas's finest chefs whipped up culinary masterpieces to benefit the beloved Rogers Public Library! Held at the Walmart Amp, this interactive extravaganza featured complex dishes, a raffle, and silent auction, drawing families and foodies for an evening of joy and generosity. Judges, including local anchors, highlighted the chefs' skills while supporting library programs that enrich our diverse Springdale and Rogers neighborhoods.

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Over in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas campus is excited as soil scientist Amanda Ashworth and fruit breeder Margaret Worthington snag the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for their trailblazing work in sustainable agriculture. Ashworth's eco-smart tools and apps are helping farmers nurture the land, while Worthington's 43 new blackberry varieties are sweetening markets and boosting royalties. This top honor means more funding for future breakthroughs, putting NWA on the map for global food progress.

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At UA in Fayetteville, Margaret Worthington's celebrated blackberry program is yielding sweeter, tougher fruits that thrill markets and rake in royalties—nearly $1.5 million so far! Her genomics work fights diseases and amps up flavors, with fresh funding promising even more varieties. This agribusiness win lifts NWA's orchards, from Bella Vista's trails to Farmington's fields, fueling our Celebrate Arkansas economy with homegrown success.

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Bentonville's creative minds are teaming up for an evening with Ree Drummond and her daughter Paige at the Arend Arts Center on November 11, blending ranch tales, new recipes, and a lively Q&A. Thanks to partnerships with local libraries and schools, students in career programs get free signed books and tickets, sparking passions in culinary arts and entrepreneurship. This event underscores our region's nurturing vibe for young innovators, perfect for families dreaming big in our Walmart-rooted business landscape.

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Little Sprouts Costume Parade (Included with garden admission) * Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM A special Halloween-themed Little Sprouts event where children can wear their costumes for a parade through the gardens.

Our Art 2025 Exhibition (Free) * Porter Art Warehouse, Fayetteville | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM The 5th annual gallery celebrating Northwest Arkansas visual arts, featuring 89 pieces by 75 artists from 19 cities in the region. Runs daily through November 15. A ribbon cutting and opening reception will be held at 5:30 PM.

Nightmare on Block Street Pop-Up Bar ($) * Pinpoint, Fayetteville | 4:00 PM - Close An immersive, 21+ Halloween-themed cocktail experience with haunted décor, spooky craft cocktails, and Halloween-themed pinball machines.

Supper Club with Trae and Weisi Basore ($) * The Momentary, Bentonville | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM An exclusive culinary event featuring a specially crafted menu by notable chefs.

Our Art 2025 Exhibition (Free) * Porter Art Warehouse, Fayetteville | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM The 5th annual gallery celebrating Northwest Arkansas visual arts.

Fall Festival (Varies) * McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard, Fayetteville | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM A classic fall-on-the-farm experience with a corn maze, pumpkin and sunflower patches, hayrides, zip-lines, and more.

Nightmare on Block Street Pop-Up Bar ($) * Pinpoint, Fayetteville | 4:00 PM - Close An immersive, 21+ Halloween-themed cocktail experience with haunted décor, spooky craft cocktails, and Halloween-themed pinball machines.

The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story ($) * The Headquarters House, Fayetteville | 7:00 PM A theatrical performance set in 1849, where a haunted Edgar Allan Poe confronts the specter of his deceased wife, Virginia.

Our Art 2025 Exhibition (Free) * Porter Art Warehouse, Fayetteville | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM The 5th annual gallery celebrating Northwest Arkansas visual arts.

Fall Festival (Varies) * McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard, Fayetteville | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM The final day of the classic fall-on-the-farm experience with a corn maze, pumpkin and sunflower patches, hayrides, zip-lines, and more.

Nightmare on Block Street Pop-Up Bar ($) * Pinpoint, Fayetteville | 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM An immersive, 21+ Halloween-themed cocktail experience with haunted décor, spooky craft cocktails, and Halloween-themed pinball machines.

Plein Air Painting in the Ramble Fall Season ($) * Lower Ramble, Fayetteville | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM The final session of the outdoor nature painting class for adults hosted by the Community Creative Center.

Halloween Film: The Craft ($) * Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville | 7:00 PM A screening of the 1996 cult classic horror film.

The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story ($) * The Headquarters House, Fayetteville | 7:00 PM The final performance of the theatrical show where a haunted Edgar Allan Poe confronts the specter of his deceased wife, Virginia.

Halloween Film: Scream ($) * Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville | 9:30 PM A screening of the iconic 1996 slasher film.

Halloween Dance | Blood Moon Bash ($) * The Momentary, Bentonville | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM A Halloween night dance party at the contemporary art space.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Halloween Performance) ($) * TheatreSquared, Fayetteville | 7:30 PM A special Halloween performance of the comedic take on the classic horror story.

The Razorbacks are charging into Saturday's matchup against Mississippi State with high spirits, building on recent achievements like standout awards for UA experts that spotlight our region's innovative edge. Coach Petrino’s squad looks to leverage home-field energy at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, where community support always amps up the excitement. With crisp fall weather expected—highs around 60°F with possible light showers—it's the perfect setting for families to cheer on our Hogs in this SEC showdown. Kickoff at 3:00 PM CT on SEC Network.

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Plain White T's & We The Kings ($) * Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville | 7:00 PM Pop-punk double bill.

Celebrity Night (Free) * Tin Roof, Fayetteville | 9:00 PM Themed entertainment night.

50% Off Pizza Night (Free) * Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery, Springdale | 4:00 PM Background music with pizza special.

COLLIDE┃Solsets Masquerave ($) * The Momentary (RØDE House), Bentonville | 8:00 PM Electronic music event with masquerade theme.

Fright at the Meteor ($) * Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville | 8:00 PM Halloween-themed event.

A Very Tim Burton Halloween ($) * The Momentary, Bentonville | 8:00 PM Tim Burton-themed Halloween party.

Michael Kelly (Free) * Keels Creek Winery, Eureka Springs | 6:00 PM Live local music at the winery.

NWA TRIVIA ANSWER:

Louise McPhetridge Thaden.

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