May 10 Friday
Arkansas Food Innovation Center at The Market Center of the Ozarks & Cureate Present: Food Entrepreneurship Summit!
Are you interested in starting a food or beverage business, or are in the midst of growing one? Join us for a full day of programming to learn the nitty-gritty on the business side of running a food operation! Check out the agenda and snag your free ticket today. Lunch provided.
Friday, May 10 · 8:30am - 4:30pm CDT
Safety & Awareness is not a self-defense or firearm class. It is a seminar that will help you develop and improve your personal safety strategies before you need them. Criminals are looking for vulnerable and easy targets. This class provides valuable information you can apply in every area of your life from home, banks, online, travel, vehicles, to even understanding the psychology of a criminal. Tamie Greg, a former US Navy Veteran and NRA Instructor for Refuse to be a Victim curriculum will provide tips and techniques that will help you be alert and avoid criminal confrontations.
The Rogers Historical Museum announces a new temporary exhibit, “Last Call: History of Alcohol in Ozarks” on show March 15 through November 9, 2024.
The tangled history of moonshiners and bootleggers versus the energetic women of the temperance society all played important roles in the complicated story of alcohol in Arkansas. This exhibit follows the chronological pendulum of Arkansas law as it swings back and forth through the years between the cold sober teetotalers who campaigned for dry counties and the high-spirited bibbers who supported wet counties. See how the legacy of this historic battle led to the present-day success of more retail alcohol sales than ever before in Northwest Arkansas.
Included in the exhibit are an authentic Ozarks copper still, a mid-20th century commercial wine bottling machine, as well as many local stories and historic photographs.
Historic Cane Hill is pleased to welcome artist John Lasater for a solo exhibition May 9-July 6, 2024.
Lasater is an award-winning representational artist known as a mainstay on the national plein air painting scene. He has won many awards including Best of Show twice in the Plein Air Southwest Salon. Lasater’s work, once known for his impressionistic style and bravado brushwork, now has a quieter, more thought-out approach.
A prolific figure in the plein air scene for many years, Lasater is widely regarded as one of the premier outdoor painters in America, evidenced by his invitation to join the prestigious Plein Air Painters of America. His numerous accolades include close to 50 top awards at events such as Door County Plein Air, Sedona Plein Air, Maui Plein Air Invitational, Plein Air Southwest Salon, and the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art. While outdoor painting remains integral to his artistic process, Lasater continues to push the boundaries of his craft with unwavering dedication and passion.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, he now lives, paints, and teaches in Siloam Springs. John’s dedication to his craft has inspired many. He gives back by writing and teaching, sharing his knowledge and passion with others. Through a life dedicated to artistry, John hopes to continue inspiring others and creating beautiful works of art.
The gallery is located at 14327 State Hwy 45 and is open Thur., Fri., Sat. from 10 AM-2 PM.
Members are invited to enjoy a first look at our new exhibition Dark Waters! Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first to see this unique photography exhibition that reinvents a centuries-old genre with coolness and clarity. Just check in at the Guest Experience desk when you arrive and then head into the galleries to explore!
Plus, don’t forget to stick around for the Member Mingle at 4:30 p.m. to meet the artist, Kristine Potter.
Tickets are free, reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today.
Exquisite Creatures is a dialogue with art, nature, and science that asks the question: what is it about the natural world that calls to us? Throughout the exhibition, artist and naturalist Christopher Marley reflects on humanity’s intimate relationship with nature, revealing its intricate beauty and diversity through three-dimensional works comprised of animal, mineral, and plant specimens arranged in precise, geometric compositions. Shown together, the works create an immersive environment which inspires wonder and fosters a desire to preserve the natural world.
Crystal Bridges welcomes guests to experience the connection between art, nature, and science, emotionally and aesthetically, throughout the exhibition. The museum will activate the show’s themes through nature and science-based programming and activities both inside the museum and outdoors across its trails and grounds. The exhibition’s curatorial lead is Xuxa Rodriguez, PhD, associate curator, contemporary art.
Join Kitty Sanders, Butterfly Mentor at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, for an investigation into the fascinating life of the monarch butterfly. The monarch migration is a scientific marvel. Special emphasis will be placed on the spring and fall migrations, but we will also discuss monarch ecology, monarch decline, and what community members can do to help improve conditions for monarchs.
Julie Hop earned her BFA in Painting and Drawing from Columbia College, Chicago. She has been a muralist and has participated in exhibits in Chicago, New Orleans and Eureka Springs. Julie has designed and implemented art classes for children, teens and adults and has experience as a public school teacher.Faith Cleveland has been practicing alcohol ink, ceramics, and small metals for several years. Her work has appeared in galleries downtown and online. Her passion for making has lead her to sharing her knowledge through teaching at ESSA.
Celebrate National Music Week! Southern Strings will present a free music program May 10 at The Plaza, Bella Vista AR at 4:00 p.m. Southern Strings is a unique group of musicians playing mountain dulcimers, hammered dulcimer, harps, psalteries, violins, acoustic guitar, and banjo. They play gospel, folk, traditional and mountain music in which the audience can sing along. National Music Week is in its 101st year and sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs along with its local affiliates, Andante Music Club of Bella Vista and MAPS - NWA Music, Art, and Poetry Students. It recognizes the importance of music in the life of our nation and invites all “friends of music” to participate in this great week of celebration.
Members are invited to enjoy an evening at the Momentary with fellow art lovers and celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Dark Waters. Join us in the lobby to mingle with other MO members, enjoy small bites and drinks, and meet the artist, Kristine Potter!