Fayetteville's first First Thursday of the year (May's was canceled due to weather) is finally here today! The festivities begin at 5:30p and go on until 9p. 

• Block party: June's First Thursday theme is "In Bloom." The arts and music celebration will include a diverse lineup of live music, art installations, demonstrations, group bike rides, and food trucks. And, of course, there will be an art market featuring more than 30 independent artists. 
• All-natural: In keeping with the theme, there will be a community weaving project utilizing native grasses, flowers, and other natural elements. A wildflower seed activity will also take place with the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. And for you bikers, the Slow Roll Community Bike Ride will offer a tour of the city's legacy trees. 

Learn more and keep up with the event HERE. 

The Walton Executive MBA program offers a broad knowledge of how business fits together and is ready to transform your life and accelerate your career if you are. 

• Critically acclaimed: The Wall Street Journal recently ranked the Walton MBA program #11 out of 600 programs for its return on investment, and U.S. News & World Reports ranked the program as the 36th best public MBA in the nation. 
• Designed for you: The program is 2-years, primarily online, with one in-person Saturday each month designed to network with your cohort and faculty. You will have the opportunity to travel the world in a global immersion experience through the program, too. The program starts in the fall, and GMAT/GRE waivers are available now. 

Learn more and apply HERE before July 1.

The Bentonville Film Festival Foundation announced the lineup for the 2022 festival yesterday, which features all sorts of film and episodic sections that demonstrate “the power of intersectional equity in entertainment media.”

• Lineup: The projects confirmed for the festival competition include three spotlight films, 12 narrative features, 12 documentary features, 24 shorts, and eight episodics. 
• Representation: The 2022 program represents staggering numbers of creators and on-screen leads from diverse backgrounds. With this kind of inclusion, BFFoundation aims to inspire young minds from all walks of life to do great things.

Learn more and get tickets HERE. 

LIVSN Designs recently announced the grand opening of its flagship store at 1019 SE 8th St., next to its global headquarters in Bentonville. 

• Good material: LIVSN creates quality, versatile clothing “for people who value experiences more than stuff.” The company is committed to goals of longevity and sustainability in its products, so whatever you buy, you can know it was made ethically and will last. 
• Environmentally friendly: The retail location features a full range of LIVSN’s products and immediately offers insight into the company when you walk through the door. The shop is right next to a pump track, too, so you can experience your new dynamic fabrics straight away. 

Learn more HERE.

If you’re like us, you want to spend as much time in the warm sun as possible. And what better place to do that than a local park? 

• Play: Our latest guide is by no means a comprehensive list of parks in Northwest Arkansas, but it has some of our favorites. We’re sure you’ll find one perfect for your wants and needs, whether you’re looking to host a party, go on a solitary walk, or take your kids to play. 
• Types: In the guide, you’ll find bike parks with pump tracks, parks with vast acreage, ponds, lakes, playgrounds, trails, sports courts, and so much more. 

Take a look HERE.