Date: July 29, 2019 |
A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion | Illustrations by Will Echols
21C Museum Hotel
Rotating fine arts exhibits make this Bentonville boutique hotel a unique stay. Be sure to plan for a meal or cocktail in the hotel’s restaurant, The Hive, which is home to James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef award nominee chef Matthew McClure. 21cmuseumhotels.com
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
In addition to the Bentonville museum’s permanent collection, currently on view are “Nature’s Nation: American Art and Environment” in the gallery and “Color Field” on the grounds. crystalbridges.org
Dandy Roll
This shop in downtown Rogers specializes in vintage maps and prints, all sourced and curated from antiques shops near and far. Subjects include botanicals, medicine, birds, typography, and, of course, maps—all between 50 and 100 years old. dandyrollprints.com
The Holler
Work meets play at this 10,000-square-foot multi-use space at 8th Street Market in Bentonville. High-speed Internet connections and co-working spaces mean you can hold a business meeting there one minute, then turn around and call dibs on one of three in-ground shuffleboard courts the next. alocalhangout.com
In Season
Since 1991, Bentonville locals have turned to In Season for in-style clothing and jewelry, unique home accessories, and thoughtful gifts for any occasion. Their Arkansas gift baskets feature a mix of gourmet snacks, candles, and handmade goods from right here in The Natural State. inseasonbentonville.com
Ozark Beer Co.
The taproom at this Rogers brewery is more than just a taproom; it’s a community gathering place. On Aug. 12 join Reel Recovery for the brewery’s recurring Flies & Foam, an evening of guided instruction on tying flies for fly fishing. ozarkbeercompany.com
The Preacher’s Son
Opened in 2017, this restaurant, housed in what was previously the First Christian Church in downtown Bentonville, has quickly become a favorite among locals and travelers alike. Head downstairs to the cozy bar, The Undercroft, for a post-dinner cocktail. thepreachersson.com
Ropa Boutique
To shop on-trend styles in Rogers, head to Ropa Boutique. This shop carries brands like Tory Burch, Rebecca Taylor, Velvet, Diane Von Furstenburg, and Theory, and has denim, purses, and shoes perfect for every season. shopropa.com
EXPLORE THE STATE
“Moon Flavor”
Aug. 2 // North Little Rock
Thea Foundation celebrates its quarterly art series, The Art Department, with an opening reception for “Moon Flavor” by artist Sulac. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 30. theafoundation.org
Hope Watermelon Festival
Aug. 8-10 // Hope
This 43rd annual festival features a seed-spitting contest, watermelon-eating contest, a melon toss, and, of course, watermelon by the slice. hopewatermelonfest.com
Bluegrass Blast
Aug. 9-10 // Eureka Springs
Enjoy live music by Casey & The Attaboys, Old Salt Union, and Po Ramblin Boys over two days in the Basin Spring Park band shell. The concerts are free and open to the public. eurekasprings.org
Fayetteville Roots Festival
Aug. 22-25 // Fayetteville
Catch concerts by Mavis Staples, The Cate Brothers, Joe Purdy with The Honey Dewdrops and Smokey & The Mirror, and more folk and blues acts in this weekend of music. therootsfest.org
Filmland
Aug. 22-25 // Little Rock
Arkansas Cinema Society presents this “celebration of cinema” that features film screenings, networking events, and Q&A conversations with directors, actors, and producers. arkansascinemasociety.org
Chris Stapleton
Aug. 23 // North Little Rock
Country artist Chris Stapleton visits Verizon Arena with openers Brent Cobb and The Marcus King Band on his All American Road Show tour. verizonarena.com
Blues and Jazz Festival
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 // Hot Springs
The Spa City Blues Society and Hot Springs Jazz Society present three days of music by Arkansas bands at Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs. hotsprings.org
