CitiScapes Magazine

06/11/2025

On any given day, you might find Rick Spicer deep in the Ozarks with a compass and map in hand, guiding a survival workshop, or chatting with new hikers at Fayetteville’s beloved Pack Rat Outdoor Center. As co-owner and longtime soul of the shop, Rick’s passion for nature runs far deeper than gear; it’s about community and a lifelong love of the wild. Read more online at www.citiscapes.com/profile-rick-spicer!

Finding Purpose in the Wild

06/10/2025

Walton Arts Center’s 2025-26 Broadway lineup is the biggest season yet with 11 productions — the most Northwest Arkansas has seen in one season. Five of the shows are coming straight from Broadway on their first national tour and will make their Arkansas debut at Walton Arts Center. Rad more online at www.citiscapes.com/arts-culture-walton-arts-center!

Biggest Broadway Season Yet!

06/09/2025

Spend the summer surrounded by community when attending the region’s many exciting festivals this month. Whether looking for a crowd that appreciates talent in the independent film and music scenes or people to celebrate culture and identity with, these are the events for you. Read more online at www.citiscapes.com/community-festivals!

Ozark Music Festival, Bentonville Film Festival, Freedom Festival and Northwest Arkansas Pride

06/09/2025

Big Fun Under the Big Top at Art of Wine
Wine, Food, a Vintage Circus Theme and More Friday, July 11

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, June 9, 2025 – With just a month to go, there’s still time to get your tickets to the best party this summer, Walton Arts Center’s annual Art of Wine, an evening of wine and food sampling, 8-11 pm on Friday, July 11.

Come one, come all! Walton Arts Center invites you to sip, savor and step into something spectacular at the 23rd annual Art of Wine fundraiser. This event will be a circus of flavor, featuring bites from your favorite Northwest Arkansas restaurants, hundreds of curated wine samplings and innovative non-alcoholic options from local vendors.

General admission tickets are $95. Reserve Room tickets are $225 and give you access to the general admission spaces as well as a dedicated entrance and access to the exclusive Reserve Room with premier selections of wines and additional restaurant options.

Want to beat the crowd? Add the Express Pass for $25 per person to your Reserve Room or general admission tickets and get early entry at 7:30 pm to the event and be the first to taste your favorites!

Northwest Arkansas’ top restaurants will provide exclusive bites and samples, including Bienvenue, Theo’s, Ella’s Table, Stonebreaker Hotel, Brother’s Meethouse, City Park, PLOMO, Baked by Kori, Shake’s and many more. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, POST Winery, Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery, Urban Cellar Winery, Lost Forty Brewing, Fox Trail Distillery, Stoic Brews Alternative and others will be serving up a tasty variety of beverages while FNG Coffees, Mood Bru and Athletic Brewing Company will provide elevated non-alcoholic options.

Also returning this year, guests can browse and purchase themed Art of Wine merch designed by local screen-printing studio Hi-Fin. Other local artists who will be contributing to this indulgent world under the big top include multi-media artists RumWolf, Shaye, Jake Murray and Jennifer Northorp. Matthew Nixson will take tin type photos and Jessica Bristow will provide a glimpse into the future with tarot card readings.

New this year, guests will be able to sip from commemorative glassware, featuring the themes and motifs of the evening. Collect these glasses year after year!

Tickets can be purchased by visiting waltonartscenter.org, by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm or in-person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm. You must be 21 or older to purchase tickets.

Proceeds from the Art of Wine Festival support Walton Arts Center, a nonprofit arts presenting organization serving the region for three decades. As a non-profit. donations ensure over 25,000 students and educators experience live performing arts annually, many for the first time, at no cost. This includes Classroom Series performances, educator professional development and community outreach initiatives throughout the region.

06/09/2025

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia Coming to the Walmart AMP in August
Tickets On Sale to the Public Friday, June 13 at 10 am

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, June 9, 2025 – Today Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia announced their co-headline Thuggish Ruggish Mafia Tour with special guests TECH N9NE and DJ Quik, including a stop at the Walmart AMP on Thursday, Aug. 21 as part of the 2025 Cox Concert Series. Gates open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.

Presales start on Tuesday, March 25 at 10 am. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 am on Friday, June 13. Standard all-in ticket prices range from $51.05 - $125.30 plus taxes. Prices are subject to change.

Add-ons for the 2025 season include reserved parking, AMP Underground, Fast Track, collectible tickets and lawn chair rentals. Concert tickets and add-ons for will be delivered digitally.

06/06/2025

"When our client purchased this home, it was pretty bare-bones. The covered patio space existed but lacked personality, and the empty yard beyond was nothing but soil. With the aim of providing multiple destinations for relaxing and spending time with family, we set about furnishing the existing patio and developing the adjacent garden. The finished product serves as an effortless extension of the home’s interior and beckons visitors to explore. It is also the perfect venue for our annual Thrill of the Grill soirée!"

Read more online at www.citiscapes.com/outdoor-entertaining-thrill-grill-setting!

When our client purchased this home, it was pretty bare-bones.

06/05/2025

This summer, one of Arkansas’ most cherished cultural traditions marks an extraordinary milestone. Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 75th anniversary and unveils a dazzling new 300-seat theater atop its scenic mountainside home, Inspiration Point Center for the Arts, located on Highway 62 West overlooking Beaver Lake, just five miles west of Eureka Springs.

The 2025 season promises to be the most exciting yet with a dynamic lineup of performances, a new state-of-the-art venue and a renewed commitment to nurturing the next generation of opera stars. Read more online at www.citiscapes.com/arts-culture-opera-ozarks!

A Grand New Stage for Opera in the Ozarks

06/05/2025

🎟 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎉
Join us for the 9th Annual Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, August 21 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock!

We're celebrating 7 incredible women and 1 outstanding organization whose impact reaches across Arkansas and beyond. 🌟

💫 Be part of an unforgettable evening honoring trailblazers who inspire, lead, and uplift.

👉 Get event details, tickets, sponsorship & ad info at www.arwomenshalloffame.com or call 501.372.5959.

Huge thanks to our Presenting Sponsor: Centennial Bank and our amazing supporters: BOK Financial, McLarty Automotive Group, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Arvest Bank, Baptist Health, University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, and North Little Rock Economic Development.

👏 Special thanks to our partners: Arkansas Business, CitiScapes Magazine, and The North Little Rock Chamber Of Commerce.

06/04/2025

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary Partner with Northwest Arkansas Food Bank to Launch New Art and Wellness Initiative at Local Farmer’s Markets

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Crystal Bridges and the Momentary are teaming up with Northwest Arkansas Food Bank to raise awareness around food insecurity and promote wellness through art, education, and community engagement. The collaboration, which is part of the museum’s Arts and Social Impact Accelerator program, will bring the Crystal Bridges Mobile Art Lab and Lounge to Farmer’s Markets across the region this summer and fall.

The new Farmer’s Market initiative will launch at the Madison County Farmer’s Market (Huntsville) on June 14. The Mobile Art Lab and Lounge will be activated at the market as a space where community members can participate in artmaking – including screen-printing their own tote bags, – learn more about the Food Bank and food accessibility, or just take a moment to unwind in a vibrant atmosphere. Visitors can relax, connect with others, and engage in creative activities designed to foster wellness and community togetherness.

“We’ve been working with the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank for the past year to co-create opportunities that uplift lived experiences, reduce stigma, and affirm the dignity of participants, while also embedding art and community voice into a vital social service environment,” said Prentis Grayson, director of community partnerships for Crystal Bridges and the Momentary. “We can’t wait to expand this partnership across the region’s Farmer’s Markets and further bridge the gap between access to food and access to healing, expression, and belonging.”

Following the Madison County market, the Mobile Art Lab and Lounge will travel to the Berryville Farmer’s Market on July 14, Gravette Farmer’s Market on August 16, Farmington Farmer’s Market on September 13, and Siloam Springs Farmer’s Market on October 11.

“We believe this unique partnership with Crystal Bridges and the Momentary will give our neighbors a fun and interactive atmosphere to enjoy themselves in a creative way while also learning about our Food Bank and the services we offer,” said Julie Damer, director of marketing and communications for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. “Crystal Bridges and the Momentary continue to be great partners to us and we are anxious to see this vision come to life in Northwest Arkansas.”

Since 2024, Crystal Bridges and the Momentary and the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank have collected donations for those experiencing food insecurity following last year’s tornadoes, presented a community-forward dinner at the Food Bank following a conversation on wellness and unity featuring Nicholas Ma and Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, and brought together representatives from Feeding America to connect and reflect during a networking event held at the museum.

The museum’s Arts and Social Impact Accelerator Program cultivates partnerships with social service agencies and local artists in Northwest Arkansas. The partnerships incubate ideas that creatively address social issues through collaboration, arts-based solutions, and socially engaged experiences. For more information, visit crystalbridges.org.

06/04/2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas hosted its annual Summer Swing last week, bringing together over 30 CPG partners and 11 Walmart leaders as special hosts for an incredible afternoon at Topgolf. Thanks to this amazing support, BBBS of NWA raised over $150,000 to fuel life-changing mentorship across Northwest Arkansas!

A huge shoutout to the top sponsors — Spectrum Brands, PepsiCo, and Unilever — for leading the way. And congratulations to the tournament winners: PepsiCo (Gold), Propac Agency (Silver), and Bayer (Bronze)!

06/03/2025

Walton Arts Center Stop Added to Ali Siddiq’s In the Shadows Tour
Tickets Go On Sale to the Public Friday, June 6 at 10 am

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, June 3, 2025 – Stand-up comedian and renowned storyteller Ali Siddiq has announced 34 more cities for his 2025 In the Shadows Tour, including a stop at Walton Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 pm.

Presales start on Wednesday, June 4 at 10 am. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, June 6 at 10 am. Standard all-in ticket prices are $38.53 - $145.48. Purchase tickets at waltonartscenter.org or by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm.

This announcement comes on the release of his two new comedy specials; My Two Sons premiered on YouTube Sunday, May 11 and received over 2.5 million views in the first 10 days, and Rugged will premiere on YouTube Sunday, June 15.

In 2024, Vulture called Siddiq “stand-up comedy’s most prolific storyteller.” Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Siddiq’s unique style of stand-up originated behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. He is the first comedian to release a four-part series of comedy specials, The Domino Effect 1-4, which has over 40 million views combined on YouTube.

In 2025, Siddiq will be releasing four more specials and he has executive produced a fifth, Ali Siddiq presents Marcus D. Wiley: Marriage is Major Surgery premiered on YouTube in February with over 3 million views currently.

People received their first taste of Siddiq when he appeared on HBO's “Def Comedy Jam” and “Live from Gotham,” and in 2013 he was named Comedy Central's “No. 1 Comic to Watch". In 2014, Siddiq impressed comedy enthusiasts by displaying his ability to captivate an audience with his "Mexicans Got On Boots" tale, a descriptive storytelling of a prison riot on “This is Not Happening” now with over 16 million view.

In 2019, Siddiq was a top five finalist on NBC’s “Bring The Funny”. He also appeared as a regular cast member on the reboot of “Punk’d” for Quibi.

Additionally, Siddiq has appeared on several popular podcasts and TV shows like “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Shay,” “The Breakfast Club,” “85 South,” “Kill Tony,” “VladTV,” “Good Morning America,” “Uncle Joey's Joint with Joey Diaz,” “Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank,” “Bertcast,” “Are You Garbage,” “Your Mom’s House” and many others.