May 18 Saturday
Did you ever wish for a side order of advice when you purchase a plant? The Master Gardener Plant Sale is the place for you. Buy your spring plants from an expert that helped to start them.On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, thousands of plants ranging from vegetable starts to house plants along with lots of flowers, native plants, shrubs and trees will be on sale on the grounds of the First United Methodist Church, located just off the square at 201 NW 2nd Street Bentonville, AR 72712.This year, the plant sale will include an Expo with local experts speaking informally on all kinds of garden topics. There is also the popular “All Things Garden” booth with gently used tools, equipment, pots and décor available. The event is an important fundraiser for the Benton County Master Gardener Program and funds scholarships for local students as well as projects all around the county. Master Gardeners are volunteers who share their knowledge of gardening as well as the vegetables they grow. For more information about the program, visit https://www.bentoncountymastergardeners.com/home
The B.E. Well Experience is a one (1) day holistic wellness summit for the culture. During this full day event, we celebrate + prioritize Black wellness, while also addressing the unique challenges and needs of our community.
Get ready for an immerse day full of inspiration, growth, and connection. From yoga and sound bath, to financial advising and career planning, to cooking demos and relationship fireside chats, we've curated nine (9) hours of programming all led by 30+ top BIPOC health and wellness experts. There is also live music featuring our two DJs Yung Blu and Debonair One, Live Mondays is curating a 2 hour artist showcase, we have a community art workshop, and we are ending the day with a gospel showcase. Ticket price includes all activities (over 20 activations to choose from), breakfast, lunch, gift bag, and access to our vendor market. This is not an event to miss. It will be a day full of joy, self-care, and Black wellness.
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.
Ozark Folkways and the Wool and Wheel Spinners Guild will host a free open-house fiber play day. Anyone interested in fiber arts, regardless of skill level, is invited. You may join to spin, knit, embroider, converse, or watch others enjoy the possibilities of fiber. Snacks will be available.
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.
Dig into the fascinating world of geology this Saturday at Crystal Bridges! Join us in the Studio for an engaging nature demo with geologist Dr. Van Brahana as he provides insight into our local environment and showcases natural rocks and minerals. This drop-in session invites you to engage, ask questions, and learn more about geoscience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Brahana’s expertise and gain a deeper understanding of the Earth’s history!
Free, no tickets required.
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.
Rae Dunn created wheel-thrown stoneware pottery and glazes for over 30 years. She believed that good pots make you want to dance with them. She also collected folk crafts, including white oak baskets and paintings.
Music that brings to mind driving dirt roads with the blues in search of a cold brew in a backwoods bar where you can be completely anonymous or find a whole new set of friends for a few hours.The band and members have played with Southern Rock, Country, and Red Dirt greats such as Randy Crouch, Stoney LaRue, Split Lip Rayfield, Cody Canada and the Departed, the Turnpike Troubadours, Rev. Horton Heat, Tom Skinner, Bo Phillips, Little Texas, Blackberry Smoke, and many others. The band continues to play an original brand of Southern-style Rock they have dubbed, "Flint Rock," in honor of the Cookson Hills in the Ozark Mountains of eastern Oklahoma they call home. MJR is Jeremy Cochran (Lead Vocals/Guitar) and Lyle Deiter (Guitar/Mandolin/Harmonica/Vocals)https://www.reverbnation.com/masonjarrevival?mibextid=Zxz2cZ