CACHE and the Tyson Family Foundation have commissioned artist Blanka Amezkua for the next Downtown Springdale art installation at the Famous Hardware Building.

• A cure for present ailments: The installation, Hierbitas de saberes (Tiny herbs of knowledge), is inspired by the oldest medical text crafted in the Americas, the Codex de la Cruz-Badiano, which shares the joy of the arrival of spring and the rich botanical diversity in Mexico.
• Vibrant, visible: The installation is visible from the sidewalk and features the flower illustrations found inside the Codex. It will be in place through Jun 5, with an accompanying artist talk on Apr 28 at The Medium.

Read more on the installation here.

Equestrian Bridges will bring a bit of Churchill Downs to Rogers during the 11th Annual Mini Derby fundraiser, set for Saturday, May 6, from 4-8p. 

• Fun-sized Kentucky Derby: This adults-only event will include a Kentucky Derby watch party, live music by Dial Up, miniature horse races, mint juleps, a silent auction, and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in traditional derby attire with prizes awarded for best hat, best bow tie, and best overall dressed. 
• Race on: Presented by the Sazerac Company, 100% of the proceeds will support Equestrian Bridges’ mission to provide equine therapy to those in need in Northwest Arkansas.

Reserve your tickets for the Mini Derby HERE.

True Colors Farm, a Bentonville-based u-pick tulip farm, prepared for the 2023 season by planting 120,000 bulbs in its tulip field. The farm, which is set to open in mid-April, is the first of its kind in Northwest Arkansas and promises its biggest season yet.

• Beautiful and purposeful: The farm is not only a sight to behold, but also serves a larger purpose of educating the public about gaps in opportunities for adults with differences, with its proceeds from the season going to Perspectability, a non-profit aimed at providing resources and support.
• A special experience: The farm is open to the public, charging an admission fee and a small fee for each tulip picked, and is staffed by neurodiverse workers during its customer-picking season.

Read more on the story here.

Stars of the wildly popular HGTV show Fixer to Fabulous, Dave & Jenny Marrs, are making their mark on Centerton with the opening of their general store Marrs Mercantile.

• Good bones: This historic space opened as a bank in 1905 and has now been transformed into a retail store that features locally sourced goods and brand favorites featured on the show.
• The reveal: The Marrs Mercantile grand opening will take place on Apr 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, an autograph session with Dave & Jenny, and plenty of music and food trucks.

Get the full story here.

Heroes Coffee has big news brewing – a new location coming right next to Ramen Nara! The popular Roastery & Cafe, currently in downtown Bentonville and the Pinnacle area of Rogers, offers a unique menu of coffee drinks, teas, smoothies and snacks sure to satisfy.

• Caffeinated creations: Heroes' signature lattes come hot or cold in flavors like German Chocolate Cake, Peanut Butter Cup, Raspberry Turtle and Honey Salted Caramel.
• Something for everyone: In addition to coffee, smoothies and tea, they also offer oats, muffins, scones, gluten-free banana bread, gluten-free pumpkin bread, cookies and more!

Stay tuned for more details on the new location here.