The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, recently announced narrative, documentary, short film, and episodic selections premiering in-person at the 2024 Bentonville Film Festival’s competition program, set for June 10-16 in Bentonville. The annual Festival is a globally recognized platform amplifying female, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment. Festival passes are on sale now. Opening night of the festival will feature Out of My Mind from director Amber Sealey and based o ..read more

Arkansas Children’s will welcome veteran healthcare executive Rustin Morse, M.D., to the role of senior vice president and chief administrator for Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW) after an extensive national search and as an expansion effort kicks off to support the region’s growing child population. Morse, who will begin at ACNW in July, has spent his career serving large, multihospital pediatric health systems in leadership roles including chief quality officer and chief medical officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Rustin to the operational leadership team for Arkansas Children’s,” said ..read more

Celia Swanson, Board Chair, and the entire Board of Directors for The Harvey & Bernice Jones Trust, are pleased to announce a new leader for the Jones organization. Joe Lloyd III, a longtime executive of Tyson Foods, is taking the helm of the organization as it moves into a new chapter of advancement and evolution. In 2020, the Jones Center was awarded a Design Excellence Grant by the Walton Family Foundation to reimagine its downtown Springdale campus. Over the past four years the organization has worked with a design team to craft plans for a Campus Vision Master Plan. These extensive p ..read more

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, is teaming up with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals for the 17th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive. The 2024 Bleed Blue Blood Drive will be held during May and June at CBCO Arkansas donor centers and mobile blood drives in Arkansas. Successful donors will receive a custom three-quarter sleeve Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball T-shirt and TWO FREE TICKETS to an upcoming Naturals game, while supplies last. Bleed Blue, one of CBCO’s most anticipated promotion ..read more

· Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Celebration of Excellence – May 1 · Arkansas Children’s Northwest a la Carte – May 2 · TheatreSquared Gala – May 2 · AAO Outrageous Corporate Games – May 3 · NWACC Foundation Plant A Seed Soirée – May 3 · Bonanza – May 3 · First Tee – Northwest Arkansas Cinco de Mayo Event – May 3 · Rogers Short Film Festival – May 3-5 · BGO Spring Plant Sale – May 4 · NWA Children’s Shelter Kentucky Derby Party – May 4 · Hope Cancer Resources Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope – May 4 · Peel Compton Foundati ..read more

In our 2024 issue, we’re shining the light on some outstanding leading lads for all their accomplishments and contributions to society. CLARK ELLISON VP, Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas Clark Ellison was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri. He received a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/Graphic Arts from Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri) in Warrensburg, Missouri. In March 1991, he moved to Rogers and in November that year, he married his wife Karen. They have two children, Carli and Chuck, and a doodle named Opal. From 1991-98, he wo ..read more

Sleep is one of life’s enduring mysteries. But as anybody who has tossed and turned all night may understand, getting enough shuteye is crucial for good health. Did you know that it’s especially important for brain health? Sleep is absolutely instrumental in cognitive function, mental acuity and the ability to concentrate and learn new things. During sleep, your brain deals with information received during the day. It consolidates memories and clears plaque-forming amyloids and tau proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease. There’s a cleanup process that happens in brains when we sleep. Th ..read more

April 1, 2024, marks one year of success and community support for Marrs Mercantile, the renovated historic bank building turned retail space owned by stars of HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous,” Jenny and Dave Marrs. Marrs Mercantile is excited to offer fans and loyal customers a week of events, activities, and daily specials. Starting April 1 and going through April 7, the store has lots of fun surprises and scheduled events for everyone near or far. Stay tuned to Marrs Mercantile social media @marrsmercantile for daily announcements on the latest events and offerings. Newsletter subscribers will r ..read more

· Children’s Safety Center of Washington County’s Pinwheels for Prevention – April 1-30 · Children & Family Advocacy Center’s Cherishing Children Rally – Gentry – April 1 · BBBS NWA Big Business Brunch – April 3 · NWA Gives Day – April 4 · The CALL in NWA Open House – April 4 · Arkansas Public Theatre’s “Into the Woods” – April 5-14 · Children & Family Advocacy Center’s Cherishing Children Rally – Bentonville – April 5 · Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Bikers for Blood Drive – April 6 · Humane Society of the Ozarks Dog Days of Summer ·  ..read more

The 2023 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G was recently named a GEO Certified® Sustainable Golf Tournament, designating the event as only the second on the LPGA Tour to have received certification. Overseen by GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, the internationally recognized standard is designed to strengthen and promote golf’s social and environmental commitment. The #NWAChampionship will return Sept. 23-29, with officials also announcing a significant purse increase to $3 million for the 2024 event. “There is no time like the present to drive engagement and elevate women’s ..read more