Trés Lifestyle Volume 4 Issue 2

APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2015

Celebrity Chef

Carla Hall Hosts the Inaugural NW Arkansas Food Festival

24 hours with Amy Hannon

Stacy Lewis Gets Personal

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MEET THE TEAM Co-Founders Leslie Zanoff and Kasie Yokley

CO-FOUNDERS KASIE YOKLEY LESLIE ZANOFF PHOTOGRAPHERS JASON HUDSON MALIAH PINKLETON

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FROM THE FOUNDERS With the new season this time of year always brings in a feeling of change. It’s like a second start to New Year’s resolutions in a way… must be the ushering in of nice weather.

With all the change in weather, we have a lot of new things to share with you guys in this issue too.

The inaugural NW Arkansas Food Festival is happening in June and celebrity chef Carla Hall is co-hosting and judging the tasting event. When we got to sit down with Carla, we instantly felt a connection! She is so real and personable and even shared her favorite biscuit recipe with us. You can read all about her (and the recipe) here.

The food festival is part of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G that’s happening June 22-28 at Pinnacle Country Club. We got the inside scoop with top players like Stacy Lewis and Morgan Pressel and can’t wait to see these ladies in action.

We’re most excited about the new addition of the food & drinks portion of the LPGA, especially since we now consider Carla to be our new best friend. We promised to take her to meet one of our most favorite Northwest Arkansas women while she’s in town: Amy Hannon, owner of Euna’s Maes. You can get a glimpse inside Amy’s busy life here, and we encourage everyone (especially visitors) to stop in her Springdale shop if you haven’t already done so.

We’ve been so lucky to have a great staff, but even more so with our sweet college interns this year. They’ve written articles in this issue and even modeled for us in “Dressing Like A Pro.” Leave it these beauties to show you how to look stylish while showing off your skills on the tennis court.

If you want to know what to wear when you’re not working out, check out our It List. There’s so much more to share, but you’ll have to flip through the magazine to find out more… and if you want to keep up with all that’s happening in Northwest Arkansas, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter on 3wmagazine.com.

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COVER STORY Carla Hall and the Taste of Northwest Arkansas

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The Best Father’s Day Gift—A weekend at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented

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Dressing Like a Pro

MEET THE TEAM

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SEE AND BE SEEN

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THAT’S THE SPIRIT Bloody Mary

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THE IT LIST Dapper at the Derby

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With Northwest Arkansas’ nonprofits hosting terrific philanthropic events almost every weekend, winter seemed to fly by. To kick off 2015, the MLK Council of Northwest Arkansas held its annual Recommitment Banquet, featuring guest speakers and former Razorback athletes, Keith Jackson and Scotty Thurman.

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January also included the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County’s annual Texas Hold’em Tournament and the Literacy Council of Benton County’s Scrabble Wars. We finished out the month at the Cherokee Casino with the Teen Action & Support Center’s All in for Teens gaming event and Susan G. Komen-Ozark’s Race for the Cure Kick-off Party where patrons were encouraged to “Participate. Advocate. Donate. For the 1 in 8.”

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1 NWA Wine Opener Kim and Jay Ellis 2 3W Magazine Co-founders Leslie Zanoff and Kasie Yokley 3 Soup Sunday Cara Neal, Laura Kellams, Christine Hartman, Mallory Van Dover 4 Laughter & Libations Stacy Bigelow and Kyla Templeton 5 Boys & Girls Club of Benton County’s Texas Hold ‘Em Amanda Courcy, Todd Hanus, Deidre Miller 6 Teen Action and Support Center Stephen and Sarah Paul, Kevin and Kayla Crow

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SEE AND BE SEEN On the very same night we celebrated seven years of publishing in Northwest Arkansas with the annual 3W Magazine party at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. After a run-off between the Sunshine School and Development Center and Youth Bridge Inc. for “Best nonprofit in Northwest Arkansas,” Youth Bridge took home the $3,000 prize.

In February, there were a record number of events to enjoy with your sweetheart. The Jackson L. Graves Foundation hosted a sold out Ooh, La! La!—a chocolate and wine pairing event with Chef Miles James of James at the Mill and Jason Willems of Diamond Beverages.

Havenwood’s Angel Gala raised more than $80,000 for the transitional housing program for single parents and children.

The Sheep Dog Impact Assistance honored our nation’s military and first responders with dinner and dancing at the Charity Ball and the Chase Family Foundation celebrated Mardi Gras with its Chase the Blues Away event. A few days later, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted its annual NWA Wine Opener, which raised $230,000 and Trike Theatre invited patrons to Laughter & Libations where Phunbags Comedy Show entertained guests. The Razorback Foundation hosted its annual Red Tie Dinner to honor the accomplishments of University of Arkansas student-athletes. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School hosted its annual Tapas & Tinis event, boasting one of the best silent auctions of the year.

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7 St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School Tapas & Tinis Carol Schumacher, Gisel Ruiz and Lorena Mariscotti 8 Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Richard Cliffon and Becca Fulks 9 Angel Gala Havenwood Gary and Kerry Bennett, Elizabeth and Jeffrey Daughrity 10 Scrabble Wars Craig and Jana Mickey 11 Delta Sigma Theta Crimson and Cream Ball John L. Colbert and Macadda Peoples 12 Boys and Girls Club Texas Hold ‘Em Jacob Hutson, Carrie Wilson and Bob Hrin

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SEE AND BE SEEN The following weekend, Walnut Farms Montessori School hosted Art Experience, a 1920s themed event, and the following night Arts Center of the Ozarks’ One Night Only featured live entertainment from various local artists for its major fundraising event of the year, which closed out the month.

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The month of March rained in with Soup Sunday, which included a day of soup tasting to benefit the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. The following weekend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded scholarships to women wishing to further their education at the Crimson & Cream Scholarship Ball. That same weekend the legendary Reba McEntire performed to a sold-out crowd at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter’s annual Starlight Gala. It truly was a starlit night we’ll never forget.

A few days later we joined the United Way of Northwest Arkansas at the ever-stylish Bags for Books Luncheon benefiting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

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1 Walnut Farm Montessori Art Experience Jonathon and Kimberly Enderle 2 Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala Linda Phillips, Emily Reynolds and Brooke Boles 3 Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation Cupcakes & Cocktails Nathan Kornreich, Ryan Boggs and James Johnson 4 MLK Council Recommitment Banquet Marcus, Chilesa, Antonio and Baby Matthia Ready, Coletta Patterson and Wade and Maxine Jones 5 American Diabetes Association’s Kiss A Pig Gala Hannah Beames and Logan Rea

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SEE AND BE SEEN To round things out, the American Diabetes Association hosted its 13th annual Kiss a Pig Gala with special entertainment from the Wallflowers at the black-tie affair. David Badeen from Sam’s Club earned the right to kiss the pig for raising the most funds for the organization. The Mercy Family YMCA hosted its Father Daughter Princess Ball and Life Styles Inc. celebrated the organization’s success stories, staff and donors at the Celebration of Possibilites Luncheon.

The March madness ended with the Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation’s annual Cupcake & Cocktails affair, which celebrated the birthday of Miller as well as all that the foundation has accomplished.

As the weather warms up and [hopefully] the sun is here to stay, Springtime in Northwest Arkansas looks to be filled with plenty of philanthropic events. Stay up to date on www.3wmagazine.com.

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11 6 United Way Bags for Books Kelsey Brock, Alexa McGriff, Kayleigh Cooper and Kim Johnson 7 Chase Family Foundation’s Chase the Blues Away Nancy Cozart, Jaclyn Keeter, Susan Chase and Joanna Peak 8 Life Styles Inc. Celebration of Possibilities Luncheon David Propes, Steven Johanson, Andrew Lipson, Terrye Brosh 9 YMCA Father Daughter Princess Ball Edward & Nyla McKissic 10 Razorback Foundation Red Tie Dinner & Auction John Nabors and London Verhelst 11 Ooh La La! Jackson L. Graves Foundation Lance and Katrina Osborne 12 Komen Kick-off Sue and Charles Redfield

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As a native of White Hall, I have great memories of growing up going to the races with my family. The day my parents took my friends and me to Hot Springs, it was absolutely beautiful outside. In honor of our day at the races we decided to be over-the-top fashionable and wear cute sundresses with big hats to complete our wardrobes. Since Oaklawn is famous for its corned beef sandwich and bread pudding, we opted for a fantastic lunch at The Carousel, located just upstairs inside the gates. The restaurant is casual but has a great collection of authentic antique carousel horses and music boxes that are a must-see.

After an eventful day, the races were coming to an end and I noticed a very familiar name on the big screen and scoreboard outside – it was mine. That name was mine. My friends and I were quickly summoned down to the racetrack to present the winner with a trophy. It was such a memorable moment because my parents had the race named in honor of my 18th birthday. After a fun day and big surprise, I also had a souvenir to take home – my name was printed in the programs as awarding the trophy on my birthday. It was one of the biggest surprises of my life and a great experience that I’ll never forget.

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Bartus’ Tips & Tricks • Keep the china and napkins light so they can be a blank canvas for the food • Don’t put anything on the table (stemware or utensils) that won’t be used • The addition of a flower bud at each setting completes the look • Add candles to transition the table to evening Bartus recommends mixing geometric shapes with floral elements in the Spring & Summer seasons. Keep your table settings clean for a fresh, cool and light effect.

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TITLE COVER STORY

Carla Hall brings

Cooking With Love to Northwest Arkansas

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t’s not everyday we get to pick the brain of a celebrity chef, or even get to write that one will be coming to Northwest Arkansas, so having the opportunity to chat with Carla Hall, previous contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef and now co-host of ABC’s The Chew, is truly a treat. Taste of NW Arkansas, a new event in conjunction with the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, will be a foodie’s dream come true complete with none other than the queen of soul food, Carla Hall.

A native of Nashville, Tenn., you can’t talk to Carla without learning about the connection she has to her family, the food and the culture in the South.

Carla is fun, bubbly and someone you immediately feel like you have known your whole life—she has that southern charm. Not surprisingly, she is just as electric in person as she is on TV; therefore, we are officially claiming her as our new bestie.

We sat down to ask Carla about her favorite eats, her newfound success and her excitement about being a co-host at the inaugural Northwest Arkansas’ Food Festival.

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COVER STORY WHITE OR BROWN GRAVY? White gravy: I like a traditional milk gravy with a little white wine.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR MOTTO “COOKING WITH LOVE?” It takes me back to my grandmother’s table, to Sunday suppers when I was growing up. It’s what I want to give to other people when I’m making them food just like my grandmother gave to me. So for me, it’s really about paying that “love” forward from my grandmother.

HAVING BECOME A SUCCESSFUL CHEF AND NOW A TV HOST ON ABC’S, THE CHEW, HOW WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHER WOMEN TO BECOME EMPOWERED TO REACH FOR THEIR DREAMS? My mantra since I was about 23 years old has been to love what I do. I never took a job I didn’t like. My mother always said that it’s your job to be happy, not to be rich and I took that to heart. So it starts with doing something that you love because if you love what you do, you don’t mind putting in the time to become really good at it. I also think, you shouldn’t apologize for everything. Women have a tendency to apologize because they are nurturers. If you believe in it, don’t apologize. Find a nurturing balance without apologizing.

WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT LIVING IN THE SOUTH? I miss the people. Southerners are open and you never meet a stranger. Everyone is so friendly. It makes everything that much nicer, whatever you do.

WHAT IS YOUR ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SOUTHERN DISH TO PREPARE? Biscuits. They remind me of my grandmother and her rolling pin, and one of the first things that I mastered. I can tell from afar if a biscuit is going to be good or not. There is nothing like a good biscuit.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SOUTHERN DISH TO DEVOUR? There are so many! I love smothered chicken. I am a typical southerner who loves gravy.

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WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR CAREER SO FAR? When I get to do things like be in the Broadway production of Newsies. I also danced with The Rockettes and when I saw the piece, I cried. Things like that make me go, “wow I would never get to do that in a million years.”

HAS YOUR SUCCESS CHANGED YOU IN ANYWAY? IF SO, HOW? I like to think that it hasn’t. My friends always say, “you’re still the same, you are so goofy!” But success has given me an opportunity to talk to more people and I get to use my success as a platform to do good for others. I have always been involved in nonprofits and giving back, but now I expect more of myself because of the platform that I have. I have changed in that way. I often ask myself, “Am I doing enough?”

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Women have a tendency to apologize because they are nurturers.

If you believe in it, don’t apologize. Find a nurturing balance without apologizing.

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WHAT NONPROFITS DO YOU WORK WITH? I do a lot for D.C. Central Kitchen in Washington D.C., creating meals for the homeless and food recovery programs. Since living in New York City, I have started working with the Pajama Program. We give books and pajamas to kids in shelters. I am also involved in the Let’s Move Initiative with Michelle Obama to teach kids to be their own advocate when it comes to healthy eating.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT BEING A SPECIAL GUEST AND JUDGE AT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS’ INAUGURAL FOOD FESTIVAL: TASTE OF NW ARKANSAS? Being in Arkansas— it’s my first trip! And being in a space where all the food is going to be food that I love from my childhood.

Carla on set at The Chew

WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR JUDGING STYLE, WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF MORE LIKE SIMON COWELL OR PAULA ABDUL ON AMERICAN IDOL CIRCA 2002?

I am more like Paula Abdul because I empathize with the people making the food. Judging someone’s creation is hard because it’s very personal and I am mindful of that. Sometimes I can feel the energy from the dish—I can feel the love. If there is heart in it, but it is not the perfect dish, I will pick the dish with the heart. You have to cook with love; don’t cook for a score or to win. If you love it, I will too!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME A CHEF/GO INTO THE FOOD BUSINESS? First thing, you need to learn and understand the craft and technique of cooking. It is very important to understand the classic way of doing things. Then you need to understand your palette— what you like and what you don’t like. That is your most important tool. Once you understand that you can adjust and change your dishes to reflect your preferences. You have to learn about balancing the nuances in flavor.

Carla on set at The Chew

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO COMFORT FOOD? I like beans, greens and cornbread. It’s what makes me feel warm and cozy.

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COVER STORY WHAT WAS THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING ON TOP CHEF? I loved the camaraderie with the other contestants.

Also, you learn a lot about yourself—your stresses, how tenacious you are or not. You learn how to push through and never give up. I learned that when the going got tough, I got going.

IF YOU WERE NOT A CHEF WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING? I love theatre. I wanted to be an actress for the longest time and I think that I still have time!

Join Carla and Chef Mario Valdovinos at the Walmart Amp on Thursday, June 25 for Taste of NW Arkansas.

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Carla’s F l a k y B u t t e r m i l k Biscuits (makes about 3 1/2 dozen 1 1/2-inch biscuits)

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iscuits are all about feel— how good they make you feel when you inhale one warm and how you need to get a feel for the dough to perfect them. As a caterer, I relied on my mixers and other appliances to turn out huge batches of food. But biscuits, I always did by hand— the way Granny taught me. To cut the shortening and butter into the flour, you should use your fingers. I add the fats separately because you want to mash the shortening in to evenly distribute through the flour, but the butter should be just flattened into flourcoated paper-thin disks. The shortening makes the dough tender throughout and the butter creates the

flaky layers. Once you add the buttermilk, you have to work the dough gently so that it doesn’t get tough.

If you follow those steps, your first batch of biscuits will be great. If you keep making biscuits, you’ll start to master the motions and the dough and they’ll get better each time. I can’t imagine this will be a onetime project for anyone because biscuit making is just so fun. I love the feeling of sticky dough all over my hands. Almost as much as I love the feeling of splitting a biscuit’s perfectly crusty sides to release the steam from the tender, buttery center before popping both halves in my mouth.

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping the dough 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

1/2 cup grated parmesan 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice, plus 2 tablespoons, melted 1 1/2 cups cold low-fat buttermilk Nonstick cooking spray

Directions 1. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, baking soda, thyme and parmesan. Add the shortening and use your fingertips to pinch it into the flour to form small, pea-size pieces.

3. Drop the cold butter into the flour-shortening mixture and toss until all of the cubes are coated.

With your fingertips, press the cubes to completely flatten them.

Freeze the mixture in the bowl for 15 minutes.

4. Reserve 1 tablespoon buttermilk in a small bowl and add the

remaining to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough forms a shaggy ball and there are no dry bits of flour left. The dough should be slightly sticky.

5. Lightly coat your work surface with nonstick cooking spray, then flour. (The spray keeps the flour in place.) Transfer the dough to the work surface and lightly dust the top with flour. Lightly coat your hands with flour and gently press the dough with the heels of your hands to form it into a smooth ball.

With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

With a floured 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out dough rounds. Flip

the rounds over so that the smooth sides that were against the work surface face up and place on the pan, spacing the rounds 1 inch apart. Gently gather the scraps and roll and cut again. Refrigerate the rounds until cold, about 15 minutes.

6. While the rounds are chilling, preheat the oven to 450°F. 7. Stir the melted butter into the reserved buttermilk and brush onto the tops of the biscuits. Bake, without opening the door, until the tops are golden brown and crisp, about 16 minutes.

8. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving the biscuits hot.

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Catering Like Carla I make my biscuits small because that’s the proportion of crust to center that I like. Also, I feel like I can eat more of them that way! Of course, you can cut your biscuits larger if you’d like. Just bake them a little longer.

You must, must serve biscuits hot or warm.

Depending on your entertaining schedule, you can either make them through step 3 or through step 5 up to a day ahead.

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TRÉS CHIC

HOURS WITH AMY HANNON OWNER OF EUNA MAE’S 7:00AM

I start my days with coffee, my Bible, and my task list. Yes, I still write my task list because I love pen and paper! My hubs is usually gone early in the mornings, so I make breakfast for my 14-year-old Isaac and take him to school (I love being in the car with my kids!). I get my bearings on the day ahead...and I transition into business mode!

9:45AM

Time to open Euna Mae’s! I love getting there and turning on the lights, opening the blinds, and lighting candles. I remember dreaming about being a shop owner and being smitten with the thought of opening each morning. It’s still magical in my heart every time!

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I set up my mobile office on the Euna Mae’s kitchen island and answer email, sort through packing lists, update the EM’s calendar, and assign store duties to my shop girls. I merchandise the store while I’m there. And I love visiting with EM’ customers! They truly mean the world to me!

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4:00PM

School’s out! I pick up Isaac every day and go home. This particular day we are getting geared up for Spring Break mission trips! So we have a busy night ahead!

I start laundry, make lists, and check my end-of-day numbers and inventory levels at Euna Mae’s.

6:00PM

I get my 37th call from Grace for the day. She’s my college student and favorite girl in the world. We talk. A lot.

7:00PM

We get Slim Chickens and gas our tanks (boys are so handy!) then we run through Walmart getting all of the things on their pack lists! Shopping with my boys is so different than shopping with Grace. We got exactly what we needed and left...no extra food or swim suit cover-up or earrings that we didn’t need!

9:00PM

I move laundry, check off the packing lists, and stir up a batch of Texas Firecrackers and homemade chocolate chip cookies to send with my kids on their trips. I Instagram, email, and order product while the cookies bake!

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Kitchen cleaned and closed for the night! I think through tomorrow and tell the Lord I’m thankful for today.

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June 22-28, 2015

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Waffle House A fun twist on a sweet partnership This past January, LPGA golf professional Brooke Pancake announced a partnership with the breakfast giant Waffle House. While the rivalry between pancakes and waffles holds fast, the partnership between Brooke and the Waffle House is seemingly a perfect match—garnering the public’s attention and starting some friendly breakfast table debates. We sat down with Brooke to talk more about this new relationship.

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“Big Al”

The partnership with Waffle House has gained an amazing amount of attention. Have you been surprised by the publicity?

I have been ecstatic by all of the attention! Who knew Pancakes and Waffles could go together so well? Haha!

This partnership has been so much fun since the first day we publicly announced our working relationship.

What I didn’t know was just how many people just love the brand everywhere I go. I couldn’t be more excited to show off my one-of-a-kind Waffle House bag each week.

What’s it been like since the announcement?

How do you feel about all the attention?

It has been great! Waffle House is the ideal partner. It’s been fun to meet customers and employees of Waffle House stores in cities where the LPGA plays and share our favorite Waffle House stories with them. I don’t mind all of the attention at all, after all, with the last name, “Pancake,” I have heard every joke and comment possible. It’s nice to now hear some that involve Waffle House. All of the LPGA fans are having a lot of fun coming up with more nicknames for me too.

They even have their own hashtag—Are you liking the #waho nickname?

I think it is awesome and hilarious. Who wouldn’t want to have nicknames dealing with pancakes vs. waffles?

Can you tell us about how the deal came about?

I was blessed to have stayed with a very loving, thoughtful family during our tournament in Michigan. They introduced me to their friends who knew a senior executive at Waffle House, and we wrote him a personal letter.

After that, we planned a meeting. I’m very thankful for everyone that wanted to help me and see me succeed.

What is your favorite dish at Waffle House?

Two eggs, over-medium with wheat toast and grits (sometimes I get crispy hashbrowns!)…and my husband always orders the All-Star Special.

Favorite topping?

I usually go with a plain waffle, but chocolate chips are my go-to topping.

You’ve always played really well in Arkansas at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. Can you tell us about your experiences at the event?

It has been my all-time favorite tournament. I always stay with this amazing family on the course that makes my week so much fun. They always put up a giant “Big Al” for the Alabama girls. It’s impossible to miss. You can see it to the right of the No. 12 fairway. The whole community comes together for that tournament, so there is always unbelievable support and huge crowds. There is also a big SEC pull, so even though I am in Razorback country, they want to see a fellow SEC player do well.

Do you look forward to coming back this year?

I CANT WAIT!!

Any favorite stops (restaurants, shopping, etc.) while in Northwest Arkansas?

Isn’t Waffle House the only restaurant in town?

With your ties to the SEC, you’ve obviously got fans down here in Arkansas. Have you met any of them?

I have. I will hear them say, “Roll Tide” during the week.

Will Arkansas ever beat Alabama in football?

I always pull for fellow SEC teams, but when it comes to my beloved Alabama football, I hope that no one beats them.

What are your goals for your golf game this year?

I want to always see progress and improvement. I’m never complacent and I want to keep putting myself in contention.

- photos courtesy of Octagon, Gabe Roux and @brookepancake

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STACY LEWIS gets personal

Last year was an amazing year for Stacy Lewis. She became the first American to win the LPGA Triple Crown in 21 years, was named the Rolex Player of the Year for a second year in a row, and was #1 in world rankings. This year is looking just as promising for the former Lady Razorback and Arkansas fans can’t wait to see Stacy defend her title at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. While on the course, Stacy is highly focused— anticipating her next shot. But we wanted to know what she’s like off the course and what she looks Photo: Octagon

forward to most about being in Northwest Arkansas.

Describe your typical Take in any TV shows? They day when you are not are usually recorded. But I like Suits, Scandal and House of competing: Cards to name a few.

What time do you usually wake up? Usually early since I’m used to getting up early tournament weeks.

What’s for breakfast? I try to mix it up, but always have it; breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

What’s your workout schedule? I workout six days a week both during tournament and non-tournament weeks.

They are usually harder in off weeks, and then get easier during tournament weeks. It has just become part of my daily routine.

What are your favorite places in Northwest Arkansas for...

Dinner? Too many! Doe’s, Herman’s Ribhouse, Slim Chickens are a few.

What else do you do during your downtime? I try to get to the beach at least once when I’m off to either go Shopping? Not much of a fishing or paddle boarding. shopper.

Photo: Tracy Wilcox

What are your favorite sporting events to attend at the University of Arkansas? Any of the University of Arkansas sports, but football and baseball are my favorites. When I was in school I went to a lot of different sporting events.

Photo: University of Arkansas

On June 26-28 head over to Pinnacle Hills Country Club to cheer on Stacy at the tournament. For more information, visit www. nwachampionship.com.

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The Best

Father’s Day Gift a weekend at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G

Happy Father’s Day!

Give the dads in your life what they really want this Father’s Day—a weekend of golf, great food and craft beers at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G.

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Thursday, June 24

Friday, June 25

7:15a.m. to 2:16p.m. (approx.)

First Round Tee Times 6p.m. to 9p.m.

Beer and Burger Fest

6p.m. to 9p.m.

Taste of Northwest Arkansas Start the weekend early at the Walmart Amp with Northwest Arkansas’ inaugural food festival—Taste of NW Arkansas. Support local nonprofits while enjoying the best food and beverages the region has to offer.

Hosted by celebrity chef Carla Hall and Tyson Foods Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Innovations Mario Valdovinos, come see the best of NWA face off in a cooking contest.

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Head over to No. 17 and help make it the loudest hole on tour. Call the hogs with Arkansas alumna Stacy Lewis and cheer on your favorite LPGA golfer while sipping cocktails on the Club Viewing Deck. It’s not just the loudest hole; it’s the most fun!

Enjoy the evening at the Walmart Amp sampling brews paired with signature burgers prepared by local restaurants at the much anticipated Beer and Burger Fest.

Enjoy locally brewed craft beers and help award the title, “Best Beer of the Natural State.”

Tickets for all events available a

Saturday, June 26

6a.m. to 9a.m.

5k @ The LPGA benefiting Mercy at the Walmart Amp Wake up bright and early for this new event! The inaugural 5k sponsored by Mercy Health System Northwest Arkansas starts at the Walmart Amp and will take you on a tour through Pinnacle Hills Country Club. Burn off the beer and burgers before enjoying the second round.

7:15a.m. to 2:16p.m. (approx.)

Second Round Tee Times

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Sunday, June 27

9:31a.m. to 1:55p.m. (approx.)

Final Round Tee Times

10a.m. to 4p.m. (open all tournament days) Walmart Kid’s Center presented by DOVE 6p.m. to 9p.m.

Community Concert The fun continues at the Walmart Amp with a live performance by Colbie Caillat.

at www.nwachampionship.com

During the final round, bring the kids to the Walmart Kid’s Center presented by DOVE where they can play interactive games, jump in bouncy houses and meet LPGA players.

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D Rlike E Sa S I N G Pro Look your best this summer while playing your favorite sports.

Whether you’re playing for fun or competition, dressing the part is key. Local stores have the tennis skirts, golf shoes & more to help you play and dress like a pro.

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For confidence on the course, wear... a visor and seer sucker shorts from Lauren James, a top and golf shoes from Pinnacle Country Club’s golf pro-shop

For hitting the pavement, wear... tennis shoes and running shorts from Fleet Feet, and a racer back tank from Maitri Yoga

For holding a pose with ease, wear... a strappy crop top and harem pants from Maitri Yoga

For comfort on the courts, wear...

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HOURS WITH LPGA PROFESSIONAL

MORGAN PRESSEL On days I play in the afternoon wave, this would be my typical breakfast (if a kitchen is available!). I won’t eat lunch, just a few snacks while on the course. Scrambled eggs (1 egg/2 white), turkey bacon, gluten free toast, and avocado. And of course - coffee!

Practice time...

So excited about my new XR driver!!

Straight in the bag!

Another new toy...

Met this adorable young golfer out on the course today!

My new Lilly Pulitzer Resort Tote riding shotgun!

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A cool, rainy day on the course ended with this beautiful sunset!

Pizza night!

#cheers Always love spending time with these pretty ladies!

- photos of courtesy of Octagon and @mpressel *follow Morgan: @mpressel

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2015 Home Decor

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Trends

This year we’re seeing some beautiful colors straight off the runway that can be incorporated in our homes. Starting with color, here’s what the top 2015 trends bring:

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1 Monica Diaz Principal Interior Designer, HSE, IFDA, ASID Decore Interiors LLC www.decoreinteriors.com

2 A trend you will notice this year in home decor is lighter colored woods with the caramels and warm tones. If you’re in the process of remodeling or building a new home, keep this in consideration.

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1. Pantone selected the color Marsala 2. Pittsburg Paint selected Blue Paisley 3. Sherwin Williams selected Coral Reef 4. Benjamin Moore selected Guilford Green

Overall, what I saw at Interior Design Market was a variety of shades of blues ranging from cobalt to robin’s egg. This color is elegant and we see it a lot in nature. The ocean and sky-inspired hues can be easily incorporated into your homes by painting a wall, a ceiling, buying accent chairs, and adding pillows, lamps, or accessories.

Other variations of blue that you could incorporate are turquoise and aqua. Combining different blue tones will definitely bring vibrancy to a space as you can see in this beautiful living room from one of my favorite lines.

Hair-on-Hide is another trend that caught my eye.

In the past it has been restricted to floor usage, but now we see it on sofas, console tables, and cushions. If you are a “do-it-yourself� kind of a person, and have hair-on-hide at your disposal, why not repurpose it?

Despite the numerous examples of metallic that I saw at market, I was particularly struck by the introduction of copper and brass. In this room, the tables bring visual interest in combination with the soft grey and neutrals. The pillows bring a pop of color and the large vase and console table make a definite statement.

Trends featured in the market illustrated a shift towards rich, opulent colors, especially in the red and blue families.

I love how this room incorporates soft blue accents bringing depth and visual interest to an otherwise neutral room.

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Life of Mulligan WE ALL KNOW that there are many pets in our shelters that need to be adopted. Many of us have adopted one or two and we want to do more, but short of having a menagerie in our backyard, we don’t know how.

We change the channel when the Sarah McLachlan commercials come on. We walk the other way when we see the herd of adoptable animals at the farmers market. We click “hide” on facebook when a post from the shelter pops up. We feel uncomfortable with the fact that we cannot save them all, so we look away.

Mulligan with his adopted Mom, Lindsay Soulsby

special pup and together they are using the experience to create a platform for shelter dogs all over Northwest Arkansas.

Lindsay had been longing for a canine companion and she finally decided to adopt in the summer of 2014. She found Mulligan, a Heeler or maybe a Border Collie Mix, at the Springdale Animal Shelter. Mulli Meet Lindsay Soulsby. Lindsay is someone was around 11 months old and he’d been there for “a long time” according to shelter who is not slinking away from the sweet personnel (four to five weeks). faces she can’t save, she saved one very 59

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Images via @life_of_mulligan on Instagram

After adopting Mulligan, Lindsay continued thinking about all the sweet animals that she left behind at the shelter and decided to create an instagram profile showcasing life after the shelter and how good it can be. She quickly realized that her new pet was adept at posing. Mulligan didn’t mind being dressed up and he stayed put in any position as long as there was a cheesy treat at the end of the session. She never expected it to take off like it has.

and email and has since started a blog, LifeofMulligan.com to expand on the many questions and issues surrounding shelter dogs and adoption.

In addition to life with Mulligan, Lindsay is finishing up her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/sociology at the University of Arkansas. She has several part-time jobs and volunteers for various non-profits in NWA, including the Springdale Shelter, where she photographs the animals @Life_of_Mulligan now has close to 7,000 that are up for adoption for their social followers and is still growing. Lindsay media pages. Lindsay and Mulligan want tries to respond to every comment everyone to know that adoption is a great

option when looking for a companion. But, Lindsay adds, “If you can’t adopt, foster.

If you can’t foster, donate. If you can’t donate, volunteer. If you can’t volunteer, use social media to be an advocate.”

So, now we know what we can do…social media has provided us with a unique opportunity to help sweet animals just by liking and sharing. Even though it can be tough, it gets the word out to our networks and sets local pets and organizations up for success.

It’s easy to find adoptable animals near you. Just enter your zip code and the breed

you are looking for into petfinder.com. If you have your heart set on a purebred, search Google for a rescue organization for that particular breed. Nearly every breed has one and many will even deliver!

Adopt & Help Locally: Bella Vista Animal Shelter Benton County Humane Society for Animals Centerton Animal Shelter Fayetteville Animal Shelter Humane Society of the Ozarks NWA Save our Strays Rogers Animal Shelter Spay Arkansas Springdale Animal Shelter Tailwaggers NWA Washington County Animal Shelter

Whether you prefer to jump off a diving board into a beautiful swimming pool or jump off a bluff into a natural swimming hole, there’s no shortage of places to go for a dip in Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding region. These destinations are sure to keep you cool and refreshed during the sweltering summer months.

Pools and Water Parks Grand Country Resort-Branson, Mo. Lawrence Plaza Splash Pad-Bentonville Rogers Aquatics Center-Rogers White Water-Branson, Mo. Wilson Park Pool-Fayetteville

Swimming Holes Bluff Hole-Fort Smith Falling Water Falls-Sand Gap Half Bushel-Scranton Riverside Park-West Fork Tanyard Creek Falls-Bentonville

Lakes and Rivers Horseshoe Bend Beaver Lake-Rogers Kings River Falls-Boston Lake Wedington, Fayetteville Mulberry River (Redding and Wolf Pen)-Ozark Pruitt, Buffalo River-Jasper

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The New School Spring Party John and Cara Wright, Angel Petet, Kristin and Josh Roller

who • what • where

4•1•15 PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF BENTON COUNTY Join the campaign to kick off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month at Dave Peel Park in Bentonville. A hotdog lunch will be served and pinwheels placed for each confirmed child abuse case at several locations across Benton County. Visit www.cacbentonco.com for details.

4•1•15 PROMISE CIRCLE LUNCHEON

SUSAN G. KOMEN OZARK This event is held to announce new grantees for the year as well as honor the top Race for the Cure fundraisers from companies to individuals. For details, call 479.750.PINK or visit www.komenozark.org.

4•2•15 YOUTH OF THE YEAR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY

Celebrate the Boys & Girls Club superhero Youth of the Year, the highest honor members can receive, at the John Q. Hammons Center.

Visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org for more information.

4•4•15 MARCH FOR BABIES MARCH OF DIMES

Join the March for Babies and help give hope to more than half a million babies born prematurely each year.

For details, visit www.marchofdimes.org.

4•4•15 BLONDES VS. BRUNETTES ALZHIEMER’S ASSOCIATION

This event engages young professional women as they fundraise to participate in a blonde vs. brunette flag football game. The game will start at 1p.m. at Donald W. Reynolds Boys and Girls Club in Fayetteville and be followed by a post-game celebration. For details, visit www.alz.org.

4•10•15 THE BIG PARTY

FAYETTEVILLE JUNIOR CIVIC LEAGUE Come dance the night away to a live band at Pratt Place Barn and show support by bidding on auction items.

For more information, email Lynne at freemanlynne@yahoo.com.

4•10•15 RELAY FOR LIFE OF UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

4•11•15 SUNSHINE GALA

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Relay for Life is an organized, overnight fundraising walk. Teams camp out around the UA track and members take turns walking throughout the night. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org.

This country chic event will take place at Horton Farms in Gravette.

Enjoy a steak dinner, beer and wine, live and silent auctions, live music and dancing. For details, please visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.

4•10•2015 OUT-OF-THE-BOX LUNCHEON

4•11•15 HEART WALK

GIRLS ON THE RUN OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Out-of-the-Box Luncheon celebrates and supports the Girls on the Run program in Benton and Washington Counties. For details, visit www.gotrnwa.org.

4•11•15 HOGEYE KIDS MARATHON & JR RUN

The Hogeye Kids Marathon is designed to encourage children to get out and exercise.

Proceeds benefit the Children’s Safety Center. To register, visit www.hogeyemarathon.com

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The NWA Heart Walk raises funds for educational research of America’s number one and four killers, heart disease and stroke. To start a team and for more information, please visit www.nwaheartwalk.org.

4•11•15 AREA 3 GAMES

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARKANSAS Help support the Special Olympics athletes as they compete in a variety of track and field events. For details, visit www.specialolympicsarkansas.org.

4•3•15 to 4•12•15 VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE ROGERS LITTLE THEATER

Hilariously silly, fast-paced and full of smart Chekov references, this play is the story of middle-aged siblings who share a home where they bicker and complain. For tickets and details, visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

Saving Grace Butterflies & Blooms Yvonne Ley, Jayci Schmitt, Jan Shinall, Becky Shaffer and Brittney Duke

4•12•15 to 4•18•15 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK/ LIVE UNITED DAY UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

United Way is celebrating those who give of their time and talent to advance the common good. On April 15 volunteers from across the region will give their time to complete projects at local nonprofits. For details, visit www.volunteernwa.org.

4•16•15 BUTTERFLIES & BLOOMS SAVING GRACE

This annual luncheon benefits the lives of the young ladies who call Saving Grace home. For details, visit www.savinggracenwa.org.

4•18•2015 NWA WALK MS

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Put on your tennis shoes for this year’s walk. Call 501.663.8104 or visit www.msarkansas.org for details.

4•18•15 SPRING PARTY

THE NEW SCHOOL The New School’s Spring Party is an all-school event featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres with silent and live auctions held at George’s Majestic Lounge. Visit www.thenewschool.org. for details.

4•19•2015 ANNUAL WINE DINNER RESTORE HUMANITY

4•17•15 GLOW RUN

Join Restore Humanity for a night of

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF BENTON COUNTY

delicious food and wine at Bordinos

Enjoy a family-friendly nighttime event including a 1-mile fun walk, a 100-yard superhero dash and a chip timed 5k glow run. For details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

in Kenya. For more information, visit

4•18•15 BIG BASS TOURNAMENT PAGNOZZI CHARITIES

Get out those rods and reels for the Big Bass Fishing Tournament to help open the door of athletic experience to disadvantaged youth. For details, visit www.pagnozzicharities.org.

Celebration of Excellence: Fayetteville Public Education Foundati on Party Cambre Horne-Brooks with Andrea and Josh Knight

supporting the organization’s work www.restorehumanity.org.

4•19•15 WILLIAM FLORIAN

LIVE ON STAGE IN NWA William Florian will be live on stage at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville for an upbeat musical journey of America’s greatest songs. For details, visit www.liveonstagenwa.com.

NWA Sunshine School & Development Center Sunshine Gala Sally and Al Dominguez with Joe and Kim Grady

4•23•15 TAKE BACK THE NIGHT MARCH R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Hosted by RESPECT and University Health Services. The march begins at the Arvest Plaza on the Fayetteville Square. Call 479.575.7252 for details.

4•27•15 CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION This annual event held at the Arkansas Air & Military Museum celebrates the announcement of the foundation’s grant awards,

4•25•15 RACE FOR THE CURE

Fayetteville High School scholarship

SUSAN G. KOMEN OZARK

For more information, please visit

The Ozark Affiliate will host its 17th Annual Race for the Cure at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. To learn more, call 479.750.PINK or please visit www.komenozark.org.

www.fayedfoundation.org.

4•25•15 RAZORFEST

A Dublin street musician is about

CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS This free, family-fun event includes fun zones, games, mascots and concludes with the University of Arkansas Razorback Red-White game. For more information, visit www.championsforkids.org/razorfest.

4•25•15 POPS CONCERT AT WALTON ARTS CENTER SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas presents Pops Concertone hundred years of film music. For details, visit www.sonamusic.org.

recipients and the A.P.P.L.E. award.

4•29•15 to 5•3•15 ONCE

WALTON ARTS CENTER to give up on his dream when a young woman takes an interest in his haunting love songs. For tickets and information, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

4•30•15 PLANT A SEED SOIRÉE NWACC FOUNDATION

Celebrate your community college’s contributions to the exceptional quality of life we enjoy in NWA. For more information and tickets call 479.619.4184 or visit www.nwaccfoundation.org.

Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas Golf Classic Brad Hoener, Drew Lufkin, Dave Pollard and David Wellbor n

who • what • where 5•1•15 to 5•10•15 THE OTHER PLACE

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER Just as Juliana Smithton’s research leads to a potential breakthrough, her life takes a disorienting turn.

For tickets and details, visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

5•2•15 A NITE AT THE RACES

NWA CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Join the NWA Circle of Friends for the running of the Kentucky Derby and auctioning of the Derby horses.

For details, please call 479.725.0405.

5•2•15 CELEBRATION OF HEROES AMERICAN RED CROSS JDRF Hope Gala Dr. Adam and Stephanie Maass

5•1•15 GOLD RUSH RUN

BENTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION The Gold Rush 5k and 1-mile run begin on the Bentonville square and will include the elementary and middle school running clubs.

Entry forms will be available at www.bentonvilleschoolsfoundation.org.

5•1•15 GREAT FUTURES GALA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY

Join the Boys & Girls Club for its annual Great Futures Gala. The event will be held at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. For details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

Come celebrate the extraordinary courage of ordinary people who serve as Red Cross volunteers and those who perform selfless, heroic acts when called upon. For details, visit www.arkansasredcross.org.

5•2•2015 DOGWOOD WALK HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OZARKS

Walk your dog and enjoy vendor booths, dog contests and demonstrations. For details, please visit www.hsozarks.org or call 479.444.7387.

5•2•15 GREAT STRIDES WALK

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION Gather at the Bentonville Plaza and the University of Arkansas Campus for this family-friendly walk.

Companies, families and friends are encouraged to build walk teams. For more information, visit www.cff.org.

5•2•15 TOUCH A TRUCK

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Bring your kids to climb, explore and discover their favorite things on wheels. For more information, visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org or call 479.751.7054.

5•2•15 HOPE GALA JDRF

Run for the roses with the Northwest Arkansas branch of JDRF at its derby-themed gala. Sip mint juleps and enjoy the Kentucky Derby at Horton Farms. For more information, call 479.443.9190 or please visit www.jdrf.org.

5•2•15 HEATHER RIDLEY-FLEEMAN BATTLE FOR HOPE HOPE CANCER RESOURCES

Put on your running shoes in honor of Heather, who passed away from colon cancer in 2004. Races will be held in Bentonville at Old Tiger Stadium. For more information, visit www.heathersraceforhope.com.

5•2•15 CALL OF THE WILD OZARK NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER

Bring the kids to this gala that’s not a gala. You’ll be swept along halls of the beautiful 21c Hotel and Museum with music for grown ups and kids.

For more information, please visit www.onsc.us/gala.

5•2•2015 SUPERHERO BRUNCH TRIKE THEATRE

C o m e s u p p o r t t h e t h e a t re ’s educational programs at this interactive brunch for the whole family.

For more information and tickets, visit www.triketheatre.org

5•2•15 to 5•3•15 NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDEN DAYS & NATIVE TREE AND PLANT SALE THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION

Enjoy public plant sales and educational stations for children throughout the garden. For details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

5•3•15 PAUL MCDERMAND

LIVE ON STAGE IN NWA Paul McDermand offers the perfect recipe for a toe-tapping, heart-singing show with a thrilling display of percussive skill.

For information and tickets, visit www.liveonstagenwa.com.

5•4•15 MERCY GOLF CLASSIC

MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Mercy Golf Classic will be held at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers. Proceeds will enhance health care services across NWA. For details, please call 479.338.2990 or visit www.mercy.net.

5•7•15 WASHINGTON REGIONAL ANNUAL GALA & EAGLE AWARDS PRESENTATION WASHINGTON REGIONAL FOUNDATION

Each spring, the foundation hosts this gala and presents awards for outstanding health leadership. For more information, call 479.444.9888 or visit www.wregional.com.

5•8•15 LEADERCAST

WORKMATTERS Leadercast is a one-day leadership development event featuring several nationally recognized leadership experts. For details, visit www.workmatters.org.

5•8•15 AAO GOLF CLASSIC ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH (AAO)

Join AAO to celebrate 25 years of service to the youth of the community at this annual golf classic.

For more details, please email gretchen@aaoteam.org.

5•8•15 STRIDES FOR STROKES

5•11•2015 to 5•15•2015 HELP KEEP’EM COVERED UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Join the United Way in a diaper drive for parents and babies in need. For details on donation locations, visit www.unitedwaynwa.org.

5•12•15 GREENING OF THE GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

Kick off summer with the Garden’s signature event. The evening will include live music, hors d’oeurves and signature cocktails. For details, visit www.bgozarks.org or call 479.750.2620.

5•13•15 CORPORATE LUNCHEON SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF BENTON COUNTY

This year’s luncheon is a time to appreciate corporate partners for their continued support and dedication. For for information on this event, visit www.spsfbc.com

5•15•15 to 5•16•15 SPRING FLING GOLF TOURNAMENT AND LUAU OPEN AVENUES

This event begins with a golf tournament then ends a luau at John Q. Hammons Center. For more details, visit www.openavenues.org.

5•16•15 GARDENS ON TAP

THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION Enjoy an evening of wine tasting at Compton Gardens. For details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

5•20•15 SUNNYSIDE OF LEADERSHIP CORPORATE BREAKFAST HAVENWOOD

Attend the spring corporate breakfast for Havenwood’s Voice of Leadership series. Visit www.nwahavenwood.org.

5•23•15 ALES & TAILS

ALS ASSOCIATION Come to the Fayetteville Town Center for a special night of Ales & Tails. For details, visit www.als-arkansas.org.

5•9•15 YOUTH RUN

KENDRICK FINCHER HYDRATION FOR LIFE The Kendrick Fincher Youth Run, 5k run/walk & duathlon is open to all and free for students grades K-8. For details, visit www.kendrinckfincher.org.

5•9•15 HEART BALL

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The NWA Heart Ball is for those passionate about the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission. For more information, please visit www.heart.org/nwaheartball.

JDRF

Join JDRF Memorial Day at the annual Rock the Run 5k and 1-mile Fun Run. For more details, please visit www.nwark.jdrf.org.

5•25•15 MEMORIAL DAY 5K AND CROSSFIT 5K

ARKANSAS SUPPORT NETWORK ASN’s Memorial Day run includes a 1-mile fun walk, competitive 5k and competitive CrossFit 5k. For details, visit www.supports.org.

5•29•15 RELAY FOR LIFE

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Relay for Life is an overnight community fundraising walk. Events will be held in Benton County, Washington County and Siloam Springs. For more details, please visit www.relayforlife.org.

5•29•15 RED SHOE SOIREE

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES Come enjoy a cocktail party with

BELLAFLIES

This 5k and 1-mile fun run raises pediatric stroke awareness. For details, visit www.bellaflies.org.

5•25•15 ROCK THE RUN 5K

dinner and music at 21c Museum Open Avenues Spring Fling Luau Chris and Stephanie Huy with Gary Watts (center)

Hotel in Bentonville. For details, visit www.rmhc.org.

5•30•15 CHAMPIONS IN HEELS NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WOMEN’S SHELTER

See men try to run in high heels at the Bentonville High School track to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. Contact Eva at elaurin@nwaws.org for more details.

5•2015 (TBD) MEN’S NIGHT

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL No girls allowed. This fundraiser is a time for guys to enjoy steaks, beer and live music. For details, please visit www.sjfay.com.

6•4•15 LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES

OZARK LITERACY COUNCIL Join us to celebrate 25 architecturally designed little libraries that strengthen communities and foster discovery, curiosity, learning and a love of reading. For more information, visit www.ozarkliteracy.org.

6•5•15 RELAY FOR LIFE

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Relay for Life is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk. Teams camp out and take turns walking throughout the night.

Events will be held in Benton County, Washington County and Siloam Springs. Relay For Life is the main fundraising event locally for the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www. relayforlife.org.

6•6•2015 SUMMER FUN RUN CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE

The Summer Fun Run’s ninth annual “Ride for Life” benefits Circle of Life Hospice. For details, please visit www.summerfunrun.org.

6•11•15 ART OF WINE FESTIVAL WALTON ARTS CENTER

Join Arkansas’ largest wine f e s t i v a l , t o b e n e f i t i Wa l t o n A r t s C e n t e r p ro g r a m s . V i s i t www.waltonartscenter.org for more information.

who • what • where 6•11•15 to 6•13•15 CANCER CHALLENGE

6•12•15 TASTE OF SUMMER

6•13•15 COLOR DASH 5K

One weekend, one community, one fight for one cause, it’s the 22nd Annual Cancer Challenge.

This premier charity event includes: golf and tennis tournaments, trap shoot, 5k/10k run/walk and party on the patio. To sponsor, volunteer, donate or participate, please visit www.cancerchallenge.com.

Join the Mercy Family YMCA for a social evening filled with information about the YMCA, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and cocktails. All proceeds will benefit the Strong Kid’s Campaign, which helps support scholarship programs for families. For details, visit www.ymcanwa.org.

Come join other runners for a colorful, fun, family friendly 5k. For more information, visit www.ymcanwa.org.

CANCER CHALLENGE

NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA

6•12•2015 A NIGHT WITH THE STARS

RONNIE BREWER FOUNDATION T h e R o n n i e B re w e r F o u n d a tion raises money for the Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville at its annual charity gala. For more information, please visit www.ronniebrewerjr.com.

6•12•15 to 6•21•15 MAGIC/BIRD ROGERS LITTLE THEATER

Follow the story of basketball stars Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics— their rise from college basketball to the NBA, Olympic Dream Team, and ultimately their long-running friendship.

For tickets and more information, visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

EOA Children’s House Summer Salsa Mike and Gracie Ziegler

NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA

6•13•15 BARN DANCE

HORSES FOR HEALING Kick up your heels and shake your tail at the Horses for Healing Barn Dance featuring dinner, live music, Original Butt Sketch artists and a silent auction. Proceeds help provide therapeutic riding opportunities for individuals with special needs in Northwest Arkansas. For tickets, visit www.horsesforhealingnwa.org.

6•13•2015 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RAPE CRISIS CENTER A beautiful night that symbolizes the commitment to bring light to sexual assault in our community. For more information, call 479.445.6448 or visit www.nwarapecrisis.org.

6•13•15 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DOG WALK

The 4th Annual NWA Dog Walk in Bentonville hosts over 150 dogs and their owners. Come walk and talk with pet professionals that set up booths to share information about pet services offered in NWA. The walk takes place at the Bentonville North Trails. For more information, visit www.nwadogwalk.org.

6•13•15 DRINK THE GARDEN

6•19•15 to 6•21•15 TOUR DE FUN FESTIVAL

Experience The Peel Mansion’s Heritage Gardens in full summer bloom while sampling cocktails infused with herbs from its gardens and locally grown produce. For details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

The Tour de Fun is back with the challenging 100k and (NEW) 50k bike rides, a 5k walk/run and a kid’s area in downtown Rogers. To register, visit www.teenaction.org.

THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION

6•16•15 COCKTAILS IN THE GARDEN

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS Cocktails in the Garden is a casual, social event that pairs a special beverage with a garden feature and includes light hors d’oeuvres. For more information, call 479.750.2620 or visit www.bgozarks.org.

6•18•15 SPARK OF HOPE

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Join SPSFNWA at the Fayetteville Town Center for the Spark of Hope where endowed scholarships are awarded. Visit www.spsfnwa.org or call 479.935.4888 for more details.

6•19•15 SUMMER SALSA

EOA CHILDREN’S HOUSE This casual summer party features a Mexican menu, festive beverages, live music and dancing, a salsa tasting competition and a unique silent auction. For more information, visit www.childrenshousenwa.org.

TEEN ACTION & SUPPORT CENTER

Pantene Beautiful Lengths LPGA player Ai Miyazato with Gisel Ruiz and hair donors, Chloe Ellis and LPGA player Jacqui Concolino

6•21•15 THE LONGEST DAY

ALZEHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION The Longest Day is a team event to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. For details, visit www.alz.org

6•21•15 FATHER’S DAY BLUES PARTY

TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGES Tre a t y o u r d a d t o a s p e c i a l outdoor Father’s Day blues party that features stars of the Eureka Springs Blues Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 479.253.5841 or visit www.turpentinecreek.org.

6•22•15 to 6•28•15 WALMART NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY P&G

The biggest event and golf tournament in Northwest Arkansas hits the links at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers for the ninth-straight year.

The LPGA raises thousands of dollars for local charities each year. Visit www.nwachampionship.com for more information.

6•24•15 PANTENE BEAUTIFUL LENGTHS

One in three women will be affected by cancer in her lifetime. Many of these women will lose their hair. You can help by donating eight inches of your hair to create wigs for these women at the Pantene Beautiful Lengths event at the Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. For details, visit www.beautifullengthsnwa.com.

6•26•15 RED, WHITE & BABY BLUE JACKSON L. GRAVES FOUNDATION

Bring your friends to The Garden Room in Fayetteville. This fun event includes live music, silent auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Proceeds help provide funding to improve the quality of life and care for neonatal and pediatric patients and their Corporate Sponsor Breakfast ALS Association Kurt Johnston, Mary Zettle and Adam Dill

families in critical care situations. For details, call 479.799.9592 or visit www.jacksongraves.org.

6•27•15 DREAM BIG

CHILDREN’S SAFETY CENTER Join the Children’s Safety Center for a night of live music, food from local restaurants, cocktails, a themed basket raffle, cigar and wine pull, silent and live auctions. Visit www.childrensafetycenter.org for more information.

6•2015 (TBD) CONCERT IN THE GARDEN

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring local music groups. For details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

6•2015 (TBD) CORPORATE SPONSOR BREAKFAST ALS ASSOCIATION

Come enjoy breakfast and guest speakers to raise awareness, funding and support for families in Arkansas facing the challenges of ALS. Visit www.als-arkansas.org. for details.

7•1•15 to 7•4•15 RODEO OF THE OZARKS

Saddle up for the Rodeo of the Ozarks in support of local charities.

Events include a parade through downtown Springdale and PBR bull riding. For details, please visit www.rodeooftheozarks.org.

7•10•15 OPENING NIGHT GALA ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS

Celebrate the start of the ACO’s 49th season at the Opening Night Gala for its popular summer musical. For more details, visit www.acozarks.org.

7•13•15 BEAU CLASSIC

BEAU FOUNDATION

Hit the links at this annual golf t o u r n a m e n t G w e n a n d Te r r y Matthews founded in honor of their late son, Beau. All profits fund prenatal research and needs. Call 479.254.3696 for more information.

Susan G. Komen Ozark Football 101 Coach Bret Bielema with Komen staff and breast cancer survivors

who • what • where

7•18•15 FIREFLY FLING FESTIVAL BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

The Firefly Fling features activity stations manned by community partners, music, dance and nighttime drama. For more information, visit www.bgozarks.org

7•20•15 BEAT THE HEAT SUMMER SWING

KENDRICK FINCHER HYDRATION FOR LIFE Bring your team to play in the fun and games at this golf tour nament. To register, visit www.kendrickfincher.com

7•24•15 BEACH BINGO BASH ELIZABETH RICHARDSON CENTER

Beach Bingo Bash features exciting games of bingo for prizes, tropical food and drinks and raffle drawings.

Please visit www.ercinc.org for details.

7•24•2015 FOOTBALL 101

SUSAN G. KOMEN OZARK Attend Football 101 for women and contribute to your knowledge of football while fighting breast cancer.

Join Coach Bret Bielema and staff to learn the basics of the game in a relaxed setting and experience Razorback football firsthand. For more information, call 479.750.PINK or visit www.komenozark.org.

7•24•15 to 8•9•15 SHREK THE MUSICAL

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER Based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, Shrek The Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. For tickets and more information, visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

7•26•15 to 8•10•15 BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NWA

Form your team of five to eight members, raise a minimum of $100 per bowler and join the thank-you party at the lanes. All proceeds go to support mentoring relationships and help children realize their potential and build their futures. Call 479.966.4366 or please visit www.bbbsnwa.org to register your team.

7•27•15 REINERT CUP CLASSIC OZARK GUIDANCE

Join Ozark Guidance for the Reinert Cup Classic held at the Springdale Country Club. Proceeds support counseling services for Northwest Arkansas families. To sign up, visit www.ozarkguidance.com.

7•30•15 BEAT THE HEAT LUNCHEON

KENDRICK FINCHER HYDRATION FOR LIFE Kick off heat stroke awareness month at a luncheon held in conjunction with the Mercy Coaches Clinic to recognize the programs available for coaches, parents and athletes to promote proper hydration and prevent heat illness. For details, visit www.kendrickfincher.org

7•2015 (TBD) KIDSCLUB BENEFIT ARKANSAS SUPPORT NETWORK

In 1997, Arkansas Support Network started a four-week, half-day summer camp for kids with disabilities. Arkansas Support Network’s 15th Annual fund raiser, benefiting the KidsClub program, will feature an evening of live music, silent auction and more. Visit www.supports.org or contact Ashley Star nes at astarnes@supports.org for details.

7•2015 (TBD) FILL THE BUS

UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS School buses will be parked outside of Walmart stores in NWA and packed with essential school supplies for students in need. Fill the Bus is about helping every kid in our community start school with the confidence they need. It’s about bringing a smile to the faces of both students and parents. To learn more, visit www.unitedwaynwa.org.

“ THE WAY TEACHERS TEACH YOU HERE IS

OUTSTANDING.” XAVIER LOVES THAT THE NEW SCHOOL GIVES HIM THE OPPORTUNITY TO TACKLE A TOUGH MATH EQUATION, PLAY PETER PAN IN THE SCHOOL PLAY AND SHOOT HOOPS WITH HIS FRIENDS.

“The New School really expands your mindset and I want other kids to experience that.”

THE NEW SCHOOL IS A SPECIAL PLACE where a welcoming environment is matched with a challenging curriculum. Teachers here are focused on classroom learning that leads to real world discovery.

“My favorite subject is math because math is in everything. This building, math made it happen so it’s really awesome to know that math is in everything.”

Xavier

Our low student, teacher ratio and dynamic learning environments help students look at the world in a new way.

5th grader

Learn how The New School can help your child discover more.

Schedule a tour today by calling 479-521-7037 or visit thenewschool.org.

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