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and Our schedules have been jammed packed since April with things to do to support the organizations in our community with barely a moment to breathe but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s how we’ve spent the past several months out and about around Northwest Arkansas . . .

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Things started with a bang, when Kool and the Gang rocked the Washington Regional Gala and Eagle Awards to kick off April. The following day, Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County hosted the Annual Corporate Appreciation Luncheon with keynote speaker Rosalind Brewer, President and CEO of Sam’s Club.The Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation celebrated a decade of service by NWACC President Dr. Becky Paneitz at the Plant a Seed Gala. Campus Crusade for Christ and Athletes in Action hosted a Fellowship Dinner with guest speaker Mike Duke and Walnut Farm recreated Henri Rousseau’s “The Jungle” at this year’s Art Experience.

The following week, Saving Grace had a record turnout at the Butterflies & Blooms Luncheon, featuring guest speaker Jenny Broughton.

While CASA of NWA wrapped up Playhouse

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1 JDRF Hope Gala Kristy and Nick Hansen 2 NWA Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala Luisa and Chris Lamson 3 Benton County Sunshine School Sunshine Gala Jennifer and Scott Huff 4 LifeSource International Nuturing Hope Gala Elaina Blando and Kelly Gude 5 Boys and Girls Club of Benton County Great Futures Gala Todd Hanus and Ashley Buchanan 6 NWA Children’s Museum Dancing with the Stars of NWA Richalle and Marshall Ney 7 Alpha Kappa Alpha Women’s Day Angela Collier, Karen Parker, Kate Jester, Tosh Pearson, Fern Carty and Sara Lilygren 8 CASA Construction Bash Patrick and Diana Carroll

Palooza with the Construction Bash in Springdale, the Benton County Sunshine School was raising $65,000 for programs and services to support people with special needs at the annual Sunshine Gala.

To celebrate it’s 50th year, the Elizabeth Richardson Center honored supporters of the organization at the Heart of Gold Banquet held at Mermaid’s in Fayetteville. The following evening, Boys and Girls Club of Benton County hosted the Great Futures Gala with honorary chair Ashley Buchanan. To round out that weekend, Annie Walker of Walmart swept the competition at Dancing with the Stars of Northwest Arkansas, benefiting the Amazeum, Northwest Arkansas’ children’s museum..

To finish out the month of April, the Band Perry rocked the John Q. Hammons Center for the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala—netting more than $520,000 for the organization. At another sold-out Wine Dinner, Restore Humanity was able to raise funds for its orphanage in Kenya.

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9 Open Avenues Spring Fling Luau Rollin and Sandie Ford 10 The Peel Compton Foundation The Gardens Uncorked Dennis and Cynthia Smiley, Valorie and Randy Lawson 11 NWACC Plant a Seed Gala Jim Breach, Scott and Christine Street 12 NWA Circle of Friends A Nite at the Races Jon and Judy Williams, Delaney Gates and Derek Kastner 13 Red Cross Celebration of Heroes Drew and Julia Lever, Desiree and Steve Weber 14 Saving Grace Butterflies & Blooms Luncheon Becky Shaffer, Brittney Duke, Jenny Broughton,Yvonne Ley and Jan Shinall 15 Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County Corporate Appreciation Luncheon Judy Hammond, Mary Schneider, Rosalind Brewer and Twyla Francis

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May kicked off with LifeSource International’s Nurturing Hope Gala featuring speaker and country artist, Jimmy Wayne. The following weekend was our busiest day of the year.

May 4 was filled with fun events like Ozark Guidance’s Teal in the Park, Northwest Arkansas Circle of Friends hosted A Night at the Races to benefit the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Red Cross saluted volunteers in our community at Celebration of Heroes, and JDRF ran for the roses at this year’s Hope Gala. Those were just a few of the events on that packed day in May. Coming off that busy weekend, Mercy Health Foundation of Northwest Arkansas hosted its annual Golf Classic, where the players goofed around in their new Oakley sunglasses they received in their goodie bags. The Peel Compton Foundation hosted Gardens Uncorked! in the picturesque setting of the Compton Gardens. Similarly, the Botanical Garden of 17 the Ozarks served as a beautiful backdrop for Greening of the Garden and St. Joseph’s Catholic School’s Men’s Night, which was held there just a few days later.

Open Avenues’ signature two-day event, Spring Fling kicked off with a luau at Embassy Suites. The following day, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosted its 14th Annual

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16 Walnut Farm Art Experience Jeremy and Tobi Harrell 17 Restore Humanity Wine Dinner Kristin and Rich Kley 18 Washington Regional Foundation Gala and Eagle Awards Bill and Stephannie Bradley 19 Ozark Guidance Teal in the Park Diane Shaw and Vicki Harp 20 St. Joseph’s Catholic School Men’s Night Bill Beck and Jeff Schomburger 21 Cancer Challenge Sparkle & Spurs Gala Timo McGarrah, Didi Frazier, Karey Marrs, and Roxanna Harrell 22 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Greening of the Garden Elaine Kerr, Becky Alexander, Maria Frakes, Janet Hendren and Connie Morse 23 Mercy Foundation Golf Classic General Mills Team

Women’s Day at the Embassy Suites as well, with guest speaker Sara Lilygren, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Tyson.

On the first day of June, Denise and Hershey Garner once again opened their home for Youth Bridge, Inc.’s annual art auction—Starry, Starry Night. . . Almost Van Gogh Challenge. The month continued with Walton Arts Center’s Art of Wine Festival—a three-day event for wine novices and connosiours alike, including The Winemaker’s Dinner and a Premier Tasting. A Barn Dance was held in honor of Horses for Healing, where guests kicked up their heels for the cause. Washington Regional Foundation hosted an island-inspired affair at its Caribbean Nights Summer Garden Party.

June concluded with a down-home country good time at Cancer Challenge’s Sparkle & Spurs Gala, Jackson L. Graves Foundation’s casual affair—Red, White and Baby Blue, and lots of late-night dancing at EOA Children’s House Summer Salsa.

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24 Youth Bridge Starry Starry Almost Van Gogh Challenge Hallie, Nancy and Hannah Hairston 25 Horses for Healing Barn Dance Wendy and Chris Cupp 26 NWA Mercy Family YMCA A Taste of Summer Linda Phillips and Joe Eueulano 27 Walton Arts Center Art of Wine Festival Premier Tasting Lydia and Caul Corbell 28 Walton Arts Center Art of Wine Festival Winemakers Dinner Emily McNelly, Katie Holloway and Amanda Smith 29 University of Arkansas CRU Fellowship Dinner Lindsey Hansen, NicoleNewell and ChaneyYoungblood 30 EOA Children’s House Summer Salsa Gracie Ziegler, Allison Ruff and Amanda Moore 31 Jackson L. Graves Foundation Red, White and Baby Blue Brian Seay and Karen Carver 32 Washington Regional Foundation Summer Garden Party Jen and Bret Bielema, Greg and Julie Oakhill, Tammy and Carl Shipley

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The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented

by P&G took over Rogers and the surrounding areas June 17-23 for seven jam-packed days of fun for everyone.

The week kicked off with a celebration at Tavola in Bentonville on Monday evening for the launch of Dress for Success’ new NWA affiliate. The evening included a few words from Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, and guest appearances of LPGA pros Paige Mackenzie and Irene Cho.

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Tuesday night, the annual General Mills Pairings Party took place at the John Q. Hammons Center. The evening kicked off with the First Tee VIP party where sponsors and supporters of First Tee Northwest Arkansas were honored for all that they do to impact the lives of youth in Northwest Arkansas through the game of golf. Following the VIP Party, guests were invited to enjoy the General Mills Pairings Party where the official Pro-Am pairings were announced. Magic Matt kept partygoers guessing with fabulous card tricks throughout the evening.

The following evening, P&G set an all-time record at this year’s Pantene Beautiful Lengths. More than 400 people donated their hair to make wigs for women fighting cancer.

Even LPGA player Jane Rah and caddie Kurt Moskaly got in on the fun, they each had their hair cut at the seventh annual event on Wednesday evening.

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1 Pairings Party Jay Allen, Stacy Lewis, Susan and Mike Duke 2 Pantene Beautiful Legnths Gisel Ruiz, Morgan Pressel, Jeff Schomburger, Tim Marrin and Neile Jones 3 Dress for Success Don Frieson, Joi Gordon, Kevin Harper and Matt Milbrodt 4 Autograph Alley Michelle Wie signing an autograph for a young fan 5 Pantene Beautiful Lengths Morgan Pressel with hair donor 6 Malibu Party Deck

Bright and early on Thursday morning, the Network of Executive Women held the Women’s Day at the LPGA Breakfast, sponsored by Kimberly-Clark. Rosalind Brewer, President and CEO of Sam’s Club, hosted this year’s event, which also featured special guest Linda Cohn, ESPN SportsCenter anchor. The event included networking and a discussion on “finding your place as a woman in a man’s world.”

Official tournament play got underway on Friday with 98 of the Top 100 on the LPGA’s official Money List vying for top spots in the tournament and a shot at the $2 million purse. The competition was fierce and exciting throughout the weekend. Crowds gathered at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers to cheer on their favorite ladies. Local favorite Stacy Lewis gave quite the show as she qualified for the last group on Sunday and stayed on top of the leaderboard throughout the weekend.

Ultimately, Rolex World Rankings No. 1 Inbee Park and 2012 Rookie of the Year So Yeon Ryu battled it out in a one-hole playoff. In a dramatic finish, Inbee Park came out on top with five birdies in the final round, overcoming her four-shot deficit on Sunday and securing her fifth victory of the season at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. While the girls battled it out on the greens, spectators enjoyed watching the rounds of golf, meeting the players at Autograph Alley and in the Walmart Kid’s Center presented by Dove, and having fun making the 17th hole the “Loudest Hole in Golf” while enjoying the Malibu Party Deck. The 7th annual tournament proved to be an exciting time for everyone—from players to spectators alike.

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7 LPGA Tournament Winner Inbee Park 8 Autograph Alley Yani Tseng signing an autograph for a young fan 9 Walmart Kid’s Center presented by Dove Sarah Jane Smith and Chella Choi sign autographs for fans 10 Network of Executive Women Breakfast Sarah Semrow, Linda Cohn, Rosalind Brewer and Lori Brown 11 First Tee VIP Ryan Harrington, Scott Tassani, Jon Nudi, Mark Wilhite and Ed Madden 12 LPGA Trophy Presentation Tournament winner Inbee Park with Tim Marrin and Gisel Ruiz

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ou may recognize her from her very public breakup on The Bachelor, or you might have seen her dance on stage for millions of viewers on Dancing with the Stars and Dancing with the Stars All Stars, but today Melissa Rycroft is busy juggling being a wife and mom with her burgeoning career. The former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader recently starred in her own television project Melissa and Tye, is a new author of her autobiography “My Reality,” and making a home in Dallas with longtime sweetheart Tye Strictland and daughter Ava. Since becoming a mom, Melissa has become a role model not just for her own daughter but for women everywhere. From dating do’s and don’ts, to learning the in’s and out’s of juggling her family life and career, Melissa is finding her way one step at a time. We got the chance to sit down with her while she was in Northwest Arkansas for the Pantene Beautiful Lengths event held in conjunction with the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G to chat about the importance of confidence, female empowerment and women sticking together . . .

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How has cancer impacted your life?

I was first exposed to cancer in college. There was a girl on my college dance team that had ovarian cancer and was going through chemo right before we auditioned. Shortly after that I had another friend who found out he had testicular cancer. Recently, we found out that one of our family members is now going to be battling cancer. It’s something that I’ve been affected by but not necessarily in a direct way. The older you get, the more people you know that are going to get it, so it’s very scary.

Just one week after the infamous The Bachelor finale, you were on stage dancing for America on Dancing

with the Stars. How you think this event will impact not only the donors but the recipients of the wigs as well?

I don’t know if it’s necessary about confidence, but speaking out about stuff like this, it is more about empowerment. I donated my hair about five years ago, right after I was a cheerleader and before I went on The Bachelor. Two of my girlfriends and I decided to donate our hair and we didn’t think it was a big deal at all. But it’s amazing once you’ve done it, how it feels different. It didn’t go to anyone that I know. But I still walked away knowing something so simple had not just impacted, but changed somebody’s life and given them a different outlook on this treatment that they’re about to go through. I don’t think you need confidence to say that.

You’ve been a mom to your daughter Ava for two years now.

Has the time flown by?

Yes, she turned two in February.

I’ll be really honest; the first six months did not fly by. I was sitting there during month four thinking, “this does not fly by—I don’t know what they were talking about.” But then all the sudden, I’m just trying Kasie Yokley with to hold on, telling her she needs to Melissa Rycroft slow down because she is a little person now. She’s not a baby anymore. It’s heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

How has having Ava changed your career?

I’ve had to turn down some job opportunities. Most recently we had one that would move us back out to L.A. Tye and I sat on it for a while and eventually decided it wasn’t the right time. It was a dream job, but I’m just not in the position to take it. I think you find out where your priorities are when you have kids. You make sacrifices where they need to be made and bump the things up to the top of the list that you feel need to be up at the top.

What will your advice to Ava be about dating?

I want my daughter to do things very differently than I did. I was not strong. I wasn’t independent. I wasn’t confident. Rather than enjoy my twenties and focus on having my own job, my own apartment I paid for, my own car I paid for, being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, I looked at it from the other point of view. Had I realized everything I had going for me, I think things would have been completely different. So, my best message to Ava is just be independent. Have fun. You’re going to be married the rest of your life. Hopefully having done it wrong, I can teach her how to do it right.

As you and Tye start thinking about adding another little one to the family, you’ve partnered with Clearblue. Tell us about this experience.

I started working with Clearblue a couple months ago. I’m a firm believer in female empowerment. We’ve got to stick together, especially when stuff is not really comfortable to talk about. Clearblue has a new Advanced Digital Ovulation Test. There’s always a stigma that ovulation tests are for those people having fertility issues and I wanted to get out there and say it’s not. I use them and I’m not necessarily trying to get pregnant, I just want to know what my body is doing.

Why is it important that women learn about ovulation tests?

You want to make sure everything is okay.

Through the partnership, I got to work with a doctor who helped me learn a lot about the female body that I had no clue about. When you get the facts of ovulation down, there are literally only two or three days you can get pregnant. It’s hard to comprehend sometimes.

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Outside of the small town of Pittsburg, Kansas, down an unassuming country road, sit two chicken restaurants with a rich history of rivalry and plenty of chicken dinners to go around. Featured on Food Network’s Food Wars, Chicken Annie’s and Chicken Mary’s are just a short two-hour drive from Northwest Arkansas and serve up world-renowned fried chicken with a side of downhome hospitality.

After watching the episode of Food Wars, we had to see what all the fuss was about. So we hopped in the car on a mission to test out the fried chicken for ourselves.

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THE START OF THE SAGA It all started back in the 1930s and ’40s. Pittsburg and the surrounding rural area was home to a booming mining business and to two different hardworking families who made chicken dinners their family business. Anne and Charles Pichler and Mary and Joe Zergast shared similar backstories and today their histories are intertwined in a saga surrounding fried chicken.

Anne and Charles Pichler lived in Yale Camp #13, a small mining camp five miles north of Pittsburg.

Charles worked in the mines while Anne raised their kids. After a mine accident left Charles severely injured with an amputated leg, Anne quickly became the breadwinner of the family, serving sandwiches and “home brew” to the local townspeople out of her kitchen.

Quickly, her business grew and she began making chicken dinners in 1934 in addition to the sandwiches. The chicken dinners consisted of three pieces of breaded chicken, German potato salad, cole slaw,

pickled peppers, sliced tomatoes and bread—all for just 75 cents.

Anne Pichler was just one of the area’s women serving up homemade chicken dinners to the local mining community as a way to supplement what were usually little wages in the rural farming community. But Anne’s homemade chicken dinners grew in popularity and the establishment built out of her home became known as Chicken Annie’s.

She and her family prepared the food themselves by hand—slaughtering the chickens out back, frying them up in the kitchen and serving the dinners in their home.

Over the years, their modest three-room home was renovated to accommodate the growing business and in 1972, Chicken Annie’s built a permanent location they still call home today. The business was passed down to Anne and Charles’ daughter Louella and her husband Carl, who continues to run the business today with his son and daughter’s help.

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Down the road from Chicken Annie’s sits a similar establishment with just as storied of a history.

Chicken Mary’s was started by Joe and Mary Zergast after Joe was unable to work in the mines due to poor health, Chicken Mary’s was built on Mary’s mouthwatering fried chicken, German potato salad and cole slaw served to Joe’s friends. Later, they would add spaghetti to the menu to appease the local Italian population.

The Zergasts started their business out of their home as well, serving their first customers right at the kitchen table. The family had no set operating hours, so whenever a knock was heard at the door, no matter how early or late, Mary was ready and willing to prepare her delicious chicken. Once business began to grow and the family ran out of seats around their house, the couple purchased the

Foxtown Mining Camp Pool Hall in 1945 and moved it to a location just west of the restaurant’s current building (and only about a block from what would eventually become Chicken Annie’s permanent location).

Though each got their start as small businesses out of their homes, today both Chicken Annie’s and Chicken Mary’s can be found packed on the weekends—sometimes with as many as 400 people filling their large dining areas, proving that there is certainly enough hungry customers to go around.

Their menus don’t differ much and some say even their chicken taste pretty much the same. But each restaurant has a loyal following and fan base. In this rural community fried chicken is a polarizing topic and can make or break friendships and families.

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PUT TO THE TEST When we arrived in Pittsburg, we were ready and willing to find our favorite chicken. We wanted to taste each restaurant for ourselves and experience what so many customers come from near and far to taste as well.

Chicken Annie’s was our first stop where we were served a smorgasbord of white and dark meat chicken with plenty of sides to go around. Down the block, at Chicken Mary’s we tried the same pieces of chicken and the classic sides as well. Some of us preferred the crispier skin of Chicken Mary’s, while others enjoyed the flavor

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of Chicken Annie’s. Some claimed Chicken Annie’s meat to be more flavorful while others claimed Chicken Mary’s juicier.

After much deliberation we certainly found our favorites.

Now it’s time for you to find yours. Trust us when we tell you that this chicken is definitely worth the trip. In just a short drive from Northwest Arkansas, you too can experience a different slice of life—a rural farm town where the roads are long and flat, and chicken is king.

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New Orleans is a city that has risen from the ashes of a devastating tragedy and will always hold a special place in our hearts. With all that it offers, we could return again and again and never do the same thing twice. For a mix of culture, fun and history, spend a few days shopping its cobblestoned streets, eating at some of the best southern restaurants and enjoying the hospitality you receive from the locals. You’ll never get bored in New Orleans and you certainly won’t leave hungry. This is how we entertained ourselves and just a few of the things we ate the last time we visited the Big Easy . . .

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9:00AM

Kick off your time in the Big Easy with the obligatory trip to Café Du Monde (800 Decatur Street) for beignets and a café au lait. There is bound to be a line out the door, but it should move quickly and this quintessential New Orleans experience is worth the wait.

10:00AM

Continue your morning with a stroll through the French Quarter. Be sure to walk through Jackson Square (700 Decatur St.) and take a peek in St. Louis Cathedral (615 Pere Antoine Alley). Take in the street artists performing on Canal Street and art vendors lined up around the Quarter.

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Walk along the Mississippi River to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (1 Canal St.) for a hands on look at the underwater world from the Caribbean, to the Amazon Rainforest to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.

4:30PM

Hitch a ride on the Canal St. Streetcar to Basin Street, where you’ll head to the St. Louis Cemetery No 1. (425 Basin St.). As the oldest extant cemetery in New Orleans, this piece of history is a sight to be seen with above ground vaults mostly constructed in the 18th and 19th century.

For a quick bite to eat, head to Central Grocery (923 Decatur St.), home of the original muffuletta—the sub-style sandwich originated here.

Their menu is simple, offering either a half or whole muffuletta, sliced up and ready to share.

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5:30PM

Grab a drink at Carousel Bar inside Hotel Monteleone (214 Royal St.), the city’s only revolving bar and a classic spot for pre-dinner drinks.

6:30PM

For dinner, try the Shrimp Scarlett at Brennan’s New Orleans (417 Royal St.). Be sure to save room for dessert, the Banana Fosters is a must. A world-famous creation of the restaurant itself, this amazing treat is made tableside and definitely the best you’ll ever have.

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8:30PM

After your meal, head to the local’s hang out—Frenchmen Street. A far cry from the neon lights of Bourbon Street, Frenchmen is a two-block long entertainment district that offers an authentic look at the wide variety of live music New Orleans is known for.

9:30AM

Join the Ninth Ward Rebirth Bike Tours (504.338.3603 for reservations) for a look at not only the damage from Hurricane Katrina, but also the uplifting rebuilding of this historical neighborhood. This relaxed four-hour ride includes a lunch break and many stops along the way to tell the neighborhood’s story.

2:00PM

Hop on the St. Charles Streetcar for a ride to Audubon Park (6500 Magazine St.) where you can stroll through one of the city’s unique, beautiful and historic parks.

4:00PM

When you’re done at the park, keep on strolling down Magazine Street, a premier shopping and entertainment district with a diverse array of businesses, shops, restaurants and hot spots to check out. Enjoy the surrounding Garden District neighborhood, with its historic southern mansions and tree-lined streets.

6:30PM

Stop for dinner at Commander’s Palace (1403 Washington Ave.), an aqua blue restaurant you won’t be able to miss. Celebrating 129 years of business, Commander’s Palace has served as the launching point for many top chefs’ careers including Emeril Lagasse.

8:30PM

Need dessert?

Head to Sucre (3025 Magazine St.) to satisfy your sweet tooth with a macaroon, pastry or other artisan sweet.

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You can’t leave New Orleans without a late-night trip down Bourbon Street to see what all the fuss is about. Be sure to stop by Pat O’Brien’s (718 Saint Peter St.) for a hurricane and enjoy the piano show to cap off your trip the right way.

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GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT WITH THE GREEN PENGUINS

entonville’s newest culinary wonder, The Hive, has been delighting Northwest Arkansas foodies with a soulful menu from inside the 21c Museum Hotel since February. Under the direction of Chef Matthew McClure, The Hive has introduced a new dining experience to

Northwest Arkansas with its southern cuisine set in a modern environment—where the penguins are out to play and dine alongside guests, and beautiful pieces of art can be found around every corner.

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At the back of the restaurant sits a special place offering guests an experience unmatched in Northwest Arkansas. Called “The Pantry,” this area of the restaurant gives diners an up close look into the exhilarating experience of a restaurant kitchen and an intimate atmosphere allowing conversations with the Chef throughout their meals.

When opening The Hive, Chef McClure hoped this space would allow for interaction and a little excitement. “I think the food, the experience you get being so close to the kitchen, especially when the restaurant is full and the kitchen is buzzing . . .

It all makes for really fun, upbeat experience,” shares Chef McClure.

After eyeing the long oak table near the kitchen at the restaurant’s grand opening, we knew it was the perfect place to host a night on the town. So we recently gathered our girlfriends for a fun dinner party at The Hive, where all the work was done for us—from dinner to drinks and everything in between. A night on the town was what we needed, and dinner at the Chef ’s Table was just right.

Chef McClure created a personalized menu from as many locally sourced ingredients as possible, and surprising twists on popular southern dishes that were served family style. The service was attentive throughout the evening, offering plenty of mouthwatering fare to munch on and an eager refill to the restaurant’s many delightful cocktails.

Our experience was top notch from beginning to end. Chef McClure was quick to encourage us that the night didn’t need to end so soon, either… “The Chef ’s Table experience is the opposite of going and eating too heavy of a meal and wanting to go home and sleep,” Chef McClure explains. “When you leave here you should still be ready for the next evolution of the night—ready for the next party.”

So, the next time you and your girls are up for a night out—head to The Chef ’s Table for what will be an unforgettable evening with amazing food, plenty of drinks and hopefully great company too.

Chef Matthew McClure

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Shell Bean Hummus Crispy Chicken Livers

Sweet Tea Old Fashioned

Pickled Shrimp

From the start, it was obvious we were in for a culinary adventure. Chef McClure served up a round of appetizers to surprise and delight. Our dishes went from delicious to daring. Starting with what seems to be The Hive’s signature—Pimento Cheese, topped with bacon jam and served with white bread. Continuing on with pickled shrimp served alongside sweet corn, locally-sourced snow peas beets, radish and mint. Then came the crispy chicken livers which were certainly out of our comfort zone but no less delicious than the rest.

Of course, no meal can start without a cocktail or two. So we ordered a round of The Hive’s signature cocktails and kept them coming until the end of the meal. The group’s favorites were a twist on sweat tea and the Arkansawyer, a concoction featuring gin, lavender syrup and lemon juice. Each cocktail refreshed in a different manner, no less exciting than the rest.

Arkansawyer

Grilled Quail

Pimento Cheese

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Chickpea Panisse

Diver Scallops Okratouille

Roasted Local Chicken

Next came our main courses, which were just as exciting as the first. The diver scallops were a crowd favorite, served with the southern staple succotash, and the roasted local chicken was just as flavorful as it was juicy. Accompanying the main course were two sides that almost overshadowed the rest—amazing green beans with a pecan relish and “Okratouille”—a play on ratatouille with okra as its shining star.

Cotton Candy

After we finished our main dishes, we almost couldn’t eat another bite. But then dessert was served and we quickly changed our minds. Of course dessert was comprised of some showstoppers that were just as unique as the rest of the meal. Strawberry shortcake made with thyme-infused biscuits and a pecan pie that will put your Thanksgiving recipe to shame. No experience at the Hive is complete without their signature green apple cotton candy to complete the meal. It sure did end our night out on the town on a sweet note. ~

Strawberry Shortcake

Pecan Pie

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Jen and her nine-monthold puppy Lucy Faye, a gift from Bret. en Bielema may be new to Razorback football, but her love of the game is anything but. Growing up in Tampa, Fla., it’s no surprise she’s a huge fan of the Buccaneers. She grew up loving NFL football and says, “With family in Florida and Wisconsin, I’m what you’d call a ‘Packaneer’.”

Even though the two didn’t know each other then, the stars aligned and fate brought them together nearly a year later while both were on a weekend trip in Las Vegas. Both Jen and Bret were in Vegas with friends and met at the Wynn Hotel’s casino. Coach showed her how to win at the Black Jack table—$800 to be exact—and he obviously won her heart too.

Jen graduated from University of South Florida with a degree in business finance. “I remember the excitement The couple kept in touch over the next five months before going to USF’s very first football game with my dad,” she officially dating. (In fact, she didn’t know Bret was a head says. (The university had its inaugural football game in 1997.) football coach for several of those months. Jen knew Bret was a coach, but he didn’t elaborate.) Three years of dating Oddly enough, Jen was in the stands for the 2007 Florida later, they were married March 10, 2012 in Madison, Wis. Citrus Bowl where Coach Bret Bielema took the Wisconsin Badgers to a 17-14 win over the Razorbacks.

“Bret’s a sensitive guy and a lot of people don’t get to see that side of him because he’s so serious when it comes to coaching, but that’s what drew me to him—he’s very thoughtful, even with his hectic schedule. He is an amazing man and a true gentleman,” Jen says.

their parents didn’t know they were becoming Razorbacks until an hour before the news was released to the press. “I know what being a coach’s wife means. I had no expectations of what moving to Arkansas would be like and it’s been absolutely amazing, mostly because of the people.

Everyone has welcomed us with open arms. Bret has always The Bielemas may keep their personal lives private, but it’s wanted to coach in the SEC and when the opportunity to clear they’re very much in love. Jen has kept all the cards coach at Arkansas came up, I told him he had my blessing.”

Bret’s ever sent her—and from what we understand there’s been a lot of flower arrangements over the years!

When we asked what she thinks of living in Arkansas, she admits her love for Southern hospitality. “I notice the Their first year of marriage was a whirlwind with Bret ac- Southern accent compared to mine, and the hospitality is cepting a job at Arkansas, moving, etc. Jen admits she still fabulous. And I’m glad to have a Chick-fil-A again too,” doesn’t have their wedding album put together! However, she laughs. she knows that Bret’s career has certain demands and even

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FAST FACTS Hometown: Tampa, Fla. Best thing about Northwest Arkansas: Southern hospitality Favorite find: I love Arsaga’s coffee. My go-to order is a skinny caramel latte. It’s the best I’ve ever had anywhere!

Has a soft spot in her heart for: Animals Guilty pleasure: Watching reality TV and I Love Lucy re-runs I’m most looking forward to: Seeing a stadium full of fans call the Hogs for the first time, and dressing up for the game of course!

Game day traditions: Driving to the football office together on Friday mornings. We get coffee and just talk. It’s the best 15 minutes of my week.

Best thing about being a coach’s wife: Seeing Bret’s passion for his career. His dedication and love for his players and staff really makes me proud. I get chills when I see him succeed.

One thing most people don’t know about Coach Bielema: He’s a phenomenal cook.

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Seeing Bret’s passion for his career and dedication and love for his players and staff really makes me proud. I get chills when I see him succeed.

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She adds, “I don’t live a normal life as a coach’s When we first met Jen, we wife and although I am knew we’d be fast friends. very independent, durUpon meeting her, anying football season the one can immediately tell that she’s as real as they days and nights can get come. Her personality is quiet and lonely at times.

However, Thursday night light-hearted, and she’ll try is date-night during the anything once. Her sweet season and usually the nine-month-old puppy only night we can have Lucy Faye (a gift from a quiet dinner together.

Bret) never left her side Bret loves to cook and I during our photo shoot. love to clean, so we make Lucy is soon to be joined a great team!” by little brother Ricky.

(Did we mention she loves The Bielemas have a Frimovie night and watching day football tradition durI Love Lucy re-runs?) ing the season. Jen says, “On Fridays we traditionJen is classy and fun. She ally drive into the football enjoys working out and office together with coffee is comfortable with her and just talk. It’s the best hair pulled back in casual 15 minutes of my week! clothes like jeans and a Seeing Bret’s passion for t-shirt, but she loves dresshis career and dedication ing up and wearing heels and love for his players too. And that’s exactly and staff really makes me what you’ll find in her proud. I get chills when I see him succeed. It’s a special closet—skinny jeans, heels and wedges, dresses and fun moment and I love being able to share that with him.” workout clothes, with a growing selection of Razorback swag of course. She follows fashion trends by looking With Razorback football kicking-off next month, Jen is through magazines and watching E! for the newest color looking forward to decorating the coaches’ suite with some trends and style, but mostly her stylish look is sophistifun Razorback accessories and memorabilia. She says, “I’m cated and chic…which is exactly why she’ll fit in perfectly so excited about the season. I can’t wait to see a stadium at football games. Welcome to the South Jen! We know full of fans actually do the Hog call. I’ve seen it, but I Razorback fans will love you as much as we do. ~ Special thanks to Chic, Lola, Masons, Maude, Riffraff, Savoir-Faire, Tesori and The University of Arkansas.

I had no expectations of what moving to Arkansas would be like and it’s been absolutely amazing, mostly because of the people.

Everyone has welcomed us with open arms.

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The Southern Mindset of Monogramming Born in New Orleans, Reese must have learned the tradition of monogramming from her Southern roots—a place where monograms can be found decorating an array of nonmoving items from dish towels to diaper bags. Proud of their heritage, Southerners use monograms as a way to tout their family roots and add flair to common items in their daily lives. Below the Mason- Dixon, you can bet that many share in Ms. Witherspoon’s monogramming mindset.

letters are also considered a monogram by some, whether the letter represents the first or the last name. A two-letter initial monogram can be used to represent two first names, a first and last name, or a joint household with two different last names.

Monograms aren’t just for tea towels anymore. You can personalize practically everything in sight these days—and many people do. Monograms are popping up on an array of clothing items for people of all ages. Women can be found donning their In the South, monograms date back as far as en- monogram around their neck as jewelry or disgraved stationery and personalized handkerchiefs. played proudly on their handbags. It’s not uncomBut this timeless traditional mon for kids to wear their can actually be traced back monograms front and cento as early as 350BC, when ter on smocks and rompers, Greeks and Romans enand men are known to sport graved coins with the first their monograms discretely two letters of a city’s name. on cufflinks, handkerchiefs Since that time, monograms and on the cuffs of their have popped up all over dress shirts. history—artisans from the Middle Ages signed their Wedding registries are full of work with monograms, and monogrammed items for the aristocrats from the Victorian era were known to home, as monograms are the perfect keepsakes for use their monogram as an emblem of their rank in newly married couples to signify their new family society. and a bride’s new last name. China, silver and barware often include single initial monograms that can Today, this historic tradition is back in style and be passed down from generation to generation—a comes in all shapes and sizes—from one initial, two tradition that still proudly stands in the South. initials or three. The most popular is the standard three-letter monogram, with the first name repre- Whether you’ve monogrammed your toilet seat or sented by the letter on the left, the middle name rep- serve dinner on your grandma’s monogrammed resented on the right, and the last name with a larger china, this is one tradition that all Southerners can letter in the middle. For a married couple’s mono- embrace at their own pace and with their own style. gram, the wife’s first name initial would be found on Here are a few ways that we’re getting in the mindset the left, the husband’s on the right, and the shared by adding monograms to our homes, wardrobes and surname with the larger letter in the middle. Single other non-moving items. . .

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The Independent is proud to bring you the same great service and fine garments you’ve come to expect at our Bespoke shop in our newest location, the Denim & Essentials shop, on the Fayetteville Square. We invite you to come by and experience the best in denim and heritage wear from brands like Bill Reid, Baldwin, Shipley & Halmos, Jean Shop, Imogene + Willie, AG, J Brand, and more.

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Denim & Essentials to Last a Lifetime A classic pair of jeans never goes out of style.

Dressed up or dressed down, jeans serve as the ultimate wardrobe staple for any man’s closet. A good pair can last for years and often carry with them the marks of stories that last a lifetime.

Whether you sport jeans every day, or are someone who saves denim for the weekend—Fayetteville’s newest men’s boutique has the pair for you.

The Independent Denim & Essentials opened on Block Street this spring and is serving as Northwest Arkansas’ premier destination for not only jeans, but other goods and wares to please a fashion- forward, well-dressed man.

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For luxury clothing and accessories for men, we’ve always counted on The Independent of Rogers. Now its casual brother, The Independent Denim & Essentials is helping men with quality everyday sportswear that will never go out of style. Co-owners Donny Hubbard and Judson Lee are committed to helping Northwest Arkansas’ men dress their best for any occasion. With brands like Jean Shop, Aesop Grooming, Jack Spade and much more, the Fayetteville location is serving up even more high quality wares to fit comfortably into any lifestyle.

In addition to their selection of premier jeans, The Independent Denim & Essentials can dress you from head to toe with sportswear and accessories to complete any outfit. You’ll also find essential items such as barware and other home goods that complete the store’s lifestyle brand and brings high-quality men’s goods to the Fayetteville Square.

Coming late this summer, The Independent plans to carry its own brand of jeans that is sure to fit right in with the other well-known brands featured on their denim wall—such as Naked & Famous, J Brand, Baldwin Jeans, Imogene & Willie, Jean Shop and AG Jeans. Each of these brands are known to make top-notch denim that only get better with age, and are raved about by fashion connoisseurs and jean snobs alike.

Finding the right denim is all about picking the perfect wash, fit and quality that you know you’ll love for a lifetime. Stop by The Independent Denim & Essentials at 15 S. Block Avenue to find the perfect pair of jeans to fit your body and compliment your style. With The Independent’s selection of brands and expertise, you’re sure to fall in love.

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Austin is wearing

Baldwin Denim’s Henley in raw selvage denim.

Baldwin is a Kansas City-based clothing and lifestyle brand offering quality denim that is constructed to tailored silhouettes with modern design, quality textiles and American manufacturing.

The Henley is a slim fit jean with a medium rise, open-waist and tailored fit throughout the knee to the ankle.

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Bobby is wearing

Jean Shop’s Rocker in heavyweight denim.

GQ Magazine calls Jean Shop “the Cristal of the denim world.” Based out of New York City, Jean Shop jeans are cut and sewn in the USA from Japanese selvedge denim.

The Men’s Rocker fit is a great universal fit featuring heavy 15-ounce denim with a straight leg and medium rise.

Logan is wearing

Naked & Famous’ Weird Guy in grey selvedge denim.

Naked & Famous denim is raw and simple with no washes and no embroidery. The brand combines unique and rare denim fabrics from Japan with modern fits.

The Weird Guy is a low-rise jean with a comfort at the top and a tapered leg.

These jeans can be worn at the waist or lower on the hips.

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Mark is wearing

Imogene & Willie’s Barton Rigid in natural denim.

Imogene & Willie is a Nashvillebased heritage lifestyle brand started by a husband and wife time. Their classic jeans are made of denim woven on antique shuttle looms in the USA. The Barton Rigid is a lower-rise with a slimmer fit from the knee down, completing the look of this moderate slimstraight jean.

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Tangerine will be the color of the night at this year’s Color of Hope Gala, held on August 23 at John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The social side of Will Golf 4 Kids, a two-day golf tournament benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital, is back for its sixth year with an orange-colored tint to it. Attendees are encouraged to incorporate tangerine in their outfit for the evening and you can bet that a wide array of the shade will be on display.

Here’s how we’ll be rocking our tangerine to support the amazing work Arkansas Children’s Hospital does in our state . . .

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ing her 29-year (and counting) career with The Coca-Cola Company. Stepping into her office is like stepping into a Coca-Cola museum, complete with your own personal tour guide to tell you the stories behind each and every photo, commemorative bottle and keepsake you can see.

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WHY NOT? “I’ve been able to meet people and do things that a lot of people don’t get to do,” Christie says of her career with the company. Photos cover the walls conveying priceless moments—a snapshot of her name scrolling through Times Square to commemorate Diet Coke’s 10th anniversary hangs in the far corner down the wall from photos of her riding Coke Harleys on the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Today, Christie is a Creative Activation Manager in CocaCola’s Rogers office. Twelve years ago, she worked out of the company’s Atlanta office running national promotions for the company—a role that afforded her many unique experiences such as chartering a cruise ship for 1,500 guests and giving A signed NASCAR car hood by all the away $1 million in a treasure hunt to one lucky passenger. members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family.

In a shadowbox filled with keepsakes and snapshots that dominates one wall, Christie commemorated her trip to the 2008 Beijing Olympics with the company. While in Beijing, she had the opportunity to watch the Gymnastics Finals with three-time Olympian, Dominique Dawes. Christie also attended the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and carried the Olympic torch through Nashville before the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. The torch she carried hangs in her home along with two other Olympic torches she has received as gifts.

Though her office is surely a sight to be seen, Christie’s Beaver Lake home expands on her collection of Coca-Cola paraphernalia. In addition to the Olympic torches found there, she displays everything from Coca-Cola luggage tags, t-shirts, an American Idol Couch she rescued from storage, as well as priceless sports memorabilia like a Wayne Gretzky signed hockey stick, and boxing gloves signed by Evander Holyfield and dated the date of the fight that never happened between he and Mike Tyson.

Lining the walls of her basement is an assortment of 4,000 Coke bottles she has collected over her career. “I’ve got bottles carved out of petrified wood, crystal bottles and even marble bottles,” Christie A shadowbox filled with mementos from the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

shares. “I’ve also got commemorative bottles—some of which are worth over $500 a piece.” But by far the most priceless bottle she owns? The one that her boss had specially made for her after the birth of her daughter, Anita, which includes her initials in building blocks and the note, “Baby’s first bottle from your friends at Coca-Cola” etched in glass.

Christie’s love of Coca-Cola is a family affair. In fact, she and her husband Fred were married on a work-affiliated trip to Hawaii. Today, you can often find him acting as the Coca-Cola Polar Bear at community events.

Being with the company for almost 30 years, Christie has had plenty of time to work on her collection.

Her collection continues to grow thanks in part to her coworkers and colleagues who continuously gift her priceless items and happily add their own Coca-Cola memorabilia.

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People just know how much I love this stuff and if anybody is going to appreciate anything, it’s me.

Christie jokingly refers to this “stuff” as her “Ebay Retirement Fund”—no doubt, her entire collection could garner quite the value to those who love the brand like she does. But to Christie, the items are priceless pieces that tell the story of what has been a storied career with a company she loves, and a talking piece for those who enter her office to check out the one-ofa-kind Coca-Cola shrine she has spent many years lovingly creating.

A caricature of Christie, given to her as a going away present when she transferred to Northwest Arkansas.

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07JULY2013

7.3.13 - 7.6.13 69TH ANNUAL RODEO OF THE OZARKS

Saddle up for the 69th annual Rodeo of the Ozarks. Located at Parsons Stadium in Springdale, there are several scheduled events including a parade through downtown Springdale and PBR bull riding. For details, please visit www.rodeooftheozarks.org.

7.8.13 BEAU CLASSIC BEAU FOUNDATION

Hit the links for this annual golf tournament.

Gwen and Terry Matthews founded the nonprofit in honor of their late son, Beau.

All profits fund prenatal research and needs.

Call 479.254.3696 for more information.

7.11.13 AAO CLASSIC ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH

This year’s outing will be held at the Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers. All proceeds will help further AAO’s mission of mentoring youth through sports to “Live, Train and Play Like a Champion.” For more information, please call 479.442.9979 or visit www.aaoteam.org.

7.12.13 BEACH BINGO BASH ELIZABETH RICHARDSON CENTER

Come out and join the Elizabeth Richardson Center for a night of casual fun while you enjoy beach-themed food, tropical drinks, live music and exciting games of Bingo for fabulous prizes! Win big all while supporting children and adults with disabilities. For more information, please visit www.ercinc.org.

7.19.13 A NIGHT AT THE RACES

ARKANSAS SUPPORT NETWORK

The evening will feature three videotaped horse races shown on a big screen. Attendees can “bet” on the pre-recorded horse races and if your horse wins, you will receive a prize. For more information, please contact LaDonna Meredith at 479.756.5026 or via email at lmeredith@supports.org.

7.19.13 - 7.20.13 STUFF THE BUS UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Help students in Northwest Arkansas go back to school with the supplies they need to be successful. School buses will be parked outside Walmart stores in NWA and with the help of hundreds of volunteers, packed with essential school supply items like pencils, crayons, notebooks and binders. To learn more, call 479.750.1221 or visit www.unitedwaynwa.org/stb.

7.20.13 DREAM BIG CHILDREN’S SAFETY CENTER

The Children’s Safety Center is a child-friendly, family-centered facility located in Springdale that coordinates the complex investigation, prosecution and treatment services to victims of child sexual and physical abuse. Visit www.childrenssafetycenter.org or call 479.872.6183 for more information.

7.24.13 SUMMERLAND TOUR ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION

Everclear, Live, Filter and Sponge live at the AMP at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

This performance will take place under the stars and AMP performances are scheduled to go on rain or shine. For tickets or more information, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

7.26.13 SUSAN G. KOMEN SWING FOR THE CURE This annual golf classic is hosted at Shadow Valley and includes a golf tournament and PinkTail Reception the night before to benefit Susan G. Komen Ozark Affiliate.

Call 479.750.PINK (7465) or visit www.komenozark.org to learn more.

7.26.13 - 8.11.13 THE KING AND I ROGERS LITTLE THEATER

East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks assistance in changing his image, if not his ways.

For more information, contact the Box Office at 479.631.9899 or visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

7.13.13 FIREFLY FLING BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

Concert in the Garden is a free outdoor concert at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Guests may bring lawn chairs and picnics. For more information, please call 479.750.2620 or visit www.bgozarks.org.

Kendrick Fincher Hydration Foundation Beat the Heat Summer Luncheon Miss Lakes of the Northwest Rebecca Wheeley with Chris Mortensen and Danielle Many

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08AUGUST2013

8.1.13 BEAT THE HEAT LUNCHEON

8.13.13 CONCERT IN THE GARDEN

8.30.13 SPORTS HALL OF HONOR

KENDRICK FINCHER HYDRATION FOUNDATION

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

RAZORBACK FOUNDATION

Kick off Heat Stroke Awareness Month at a luncheon to recognize the progress and programs available to promote proper hydration and prevent heat illness. For more details, please visit www.kendrickfincher.org.

Concert in the Garden is a free outdoor concert at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks featuring Chadwick. For more information, please call 479.750.2620 or visit www.bgozarks.org.

The University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor will recognize those who represented the university through excellence in athletics and community service. For more information, visit www.arkansasrazorbacks.com.

8.1.13 - 8.2.13 GOLF TOURNAMENT AND BEACH PARTY

8.22.13 - 8.23.13 WILL GOLF 4 KIDS

8.31.13 - 9.2.13 62ND ANNUAL PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY

Will Golf 4 Kids is an annual two-day golf tournament founded at the Kingsdale Golf Complex in Bella Vista. Visit www.willgolf4kids.org for more information.

Kick off your weekend at the casual Annual Beach Party at the John Q. Hammons Center.

Then, enjoy a day of golf at the Kingsdale Complex in Bella Vista. For more details, please visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

8.2.13 - 8.3.13 RONNIE BREWER FOUNDATION CHARITY WEEKEND The weekend kicks off with the Brew Bowl and the VIP After Party later that evening.

The weekend concludes with the 3rd annual A Night with the Stars Gala. For more information, visit www.ronniebrewerjr.com.

8.5.13 DIABETES EXPO AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Learn how to live healthy, be active, and change the future of diabetes for you and your family.

Visit www.diabetes.org for more information.

8.5.13 REINERT CUP CLASSIC OZARK GUIDANCE

Join Ozark Guidance for the 18th annual Reinert Cup Classic at Springdale Country Club to support counseling services for Northwest Arkansas families. Sign up at www.ozarkguidance.org.

8.9.13 FUSE WORKMATTERS

A WorkMatters event series focused on fusing your work, faith and life. Join business leaders across NWA by visiting www.workmatters.org.

8.10.13 A COOL SUMMER PROM NIGHT KENDRICK FINCHER HYDRATION FOUNDATION

Wear prom attire from the decade of your choice and come for an evening of prom fun and surprises! For more information, visit www.kendrickfincher.org.

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

8.23.13 COLOR OF HOPE CHARITY GALA ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

One of the premier events in Northwest Arkansas, the gala will be at the John Q. Hammons Center and is held in conjunction with the 20th annual Will Golf 4 Kids. Visit www.willgolf4kids.org for more details.

8.23.13 - 8.24.13 SKYDIVE FOR KIDS CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF BENTON COUNTY

Be one of 100 jumpers as they pledge to raise over $500 and skydive at Skyranch in Siloam Springs to raise funds and awareness for abused children in NWA. Contact Emily Rappe’ at Emily@arcoxmail.com for more information.

8.24.13 MEMORY MAKER TRIATHLON ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Held in Bella Vista, the mission of Memory Maker is to raise Alzheimer’s disease awareness and also generate funding for the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information, visit www.memorymakertriathlon.com.

8.29.13 CAMPAIGN KICKOFF UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Join the United Way of Northwest Arkansas as we gear up for and kickoff the start of the 2014 Campaign. For more information, contact United Way of Northwest Arkansas at 479.750.1221.

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS

The Battlefield Park in Prairie Grove comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the Clothesline Fair—the oldest craft fair in our area. For more information, call 479.751.5441 or visit www.artscenteroftheozarks.org.

8.2013 (TBD) HIKE AGAINST HUNGER LIFESOURCE INTERNATIONAL

Hike on the Mud Creek and Scull Creek trails in Fayetteville and help feed more than 1,200 families each month in Northwest Arkansas.

For more information, call 479.521.4000 or visit www.lifesourceinternational.org.

8.2013 (TBD) ANNUAL BENEFIT SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF BENTON COUNTY

This benefit recognizes students for their achievements, and provides an opportunity for volunteers, donors and community leaders to hear student stories. Visit www.spsfbc.com or call 479.254.8550 for more information.

8.2013 (TBD) GOING OVERHEAD FOR OUR COMMUNITIES Liberty Bank of Arkansas will host its annual tennis tournament. Proceeds benefit several local charities. For more information, call Liberty Bank at 479.872.7029.

8.2013 (TBD) SOCIETY PARTY FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

This is a recruitment and social event for interested parties to learn about giving to the Fayetteville Public Schools. Visit www.fayar.net or call 479.527.3655 for more information.

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09SEPTEMBER2013 9.3.13 - 9.8.13 JERSEY BOYS

9.8.13 CUPCAKE-A-PALOOZA

WALTON ARTS CENTER

YOUTHBRIDGE

Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony Award winning Best Musical about Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, finally arrives in Northwest Arkansas. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.

Visit www.waltonartscenter.org for tickets.

The Red Carpet Cupcake Challenge will be held at the Sam’s Club Home Office and feature a cupcake bake-off for celebrity judges. To apply to participate, visit www.youthbridge.org.

9.6.13 CHILL WITH THE HILLS 7HILLS HOMELESS CENTER

Chill with the Hills is a casual evening event where guests are encouraged to wear jeans. The event will feature music from Big Uns and the highlight of the evening will be the Pig Drop with prizes for everyone.

For more information, contact Michael Drager at michael@7hillscenter.org or visit www.7hillscenter.org.

9.7.13 24TH ANNUAL POLO IN THE OZARKS LIFE STYLES, INC. The Jones Center Golf Outing Kelly Kemp and Scott Tassani

9.2.13 RUN FOR A CHILD

Polo in the Ozarks is a family-friendly event with a children’s area that includes camel rides and a petting zoo, an exciting polo match, tailgating, silent and live auctions, and a gala featuring dinner and dancing under the stars. For more information, visit www.lifestylesinc.org.

9.12.13 CHEFS IN THE GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

Chefs in the Garden offers guests an opportunity to stroll through the fall gardens while enjoying cooking demonstrations and tastings from the areas finest chefs. For more information, please call 479.750.2620 or visit www.bgozarks.org.

9.16.13 EOA CHILDREN’S HOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT Get your foursome together at Shadow Valley Country Club for a beautiful day of golf. Proceeds from this annual outing will benefit EOA Children’s House. For more information, call 479.872.7479 ext. 221 or visit www.childrenshousenwa.org.

9.17.13 NWA BUSINESS WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The annual Northwest Arkansas Business Women’s Conference will be from 8:30a.m. to 4p.m. at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Please call 479.273.2841 or visit www.nwabusinesswomensconference.com for more information.

CASA OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Participate in the chip-timed 10K and 5K, or the fun one-mile run while your kids enjoy the Kid’s Zone complete with bouncy houses, all held at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade. For more information, visit www.nwarunforachild.com.

9.3.13 SAVOR THE FLAVOR WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

Don’t miss this fundraiser for Washington Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Faith in Action program. Sample fare from area restaurants as you walk and taste your way through Dickson Street and downtown Fayetteville. For additional information, visit www.wregional.com or call 479.444.9888.

LifeStyles, Inc. Polo in the Ozarks Brooke Hicks, Trey Smith, Sydney Ulrich, Dautis and Brooke Smith

9.18.13 - 9.21.13 14TH ANNUAL BIKES, BLUES & BBQ Put on your chaps and black leather jacket, and head to Dickson Street in Fayetteville for one of the largest bike rallies in the country. Proceeds from the motorcycle rally benefit local charities. For details, please visit www.bikesbluesandbbq.org.

9.19.13 - 9.23.13 22ND ANNUAL NWA CHARITY CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS ARKANSAS CRISIS CENTER

This weekend event includes tennis, golf and various social events at Pinnacle Country Club and the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers.

Please visit www.nwacharitychallenge.org for more information.

9.20.13 GOLF CLASSIC WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

7Hills Homeless Center Chill with the Hills Matt and Jamie Romine

9.24.13 CONCERT IN THE GARDEN

9.28.13 RUN FOR EVERY CHRIS

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

ARKANSAS CRISIS CENTER

Hit the links for this annual golf tournament to benefit the Washington Regional Medical Center Foundation. For more information, please call 479.444.9888.

Concert in the Garden is a free outdoor concert at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks featuring 3 Penny Acre. Guests may bring lawn chairs and picnics. For more information, please call 479.750.2620 or visit www.bgozarks.org.

9.21.13 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

09.28.13 TAILGATE FOR THE KIDS

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Put on your walking shoes and get moving for a great cause at the Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Registration begins at 8a.m. and the walk begins at 9a.m. Please visit www.alz.org or call 479.273.5559 for additional details.

9.21.13 HOG COUNTRY BREAKFAST

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER

This fun tailgate party for the whole family is tied to a Razorback football game. There’s delicious BBQ, free-flowing refreshments, fantastic games and activities, plenty of team spirit and all for a great cause. For more information, please contact Linda Phillips at Linda@nwacs.org or 479.795.2417.

LIFESOURCE INTERNATIONAL

Enjoy an all you can eat country breakfast from 7a.m. to 10a.m. Funds raised will help feed more than 1,200 families each month in Northwest Arkansas. For more information call 479.521.4000 or please visit www.lifesourceinternational.org.

9.21.13 WALK THIS WAY WITH THE FINEST CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

This evening will include a sophisticated fashion show, a live and silent auction, music, great food and beverages. For more information, visit www.cff.org.

Washington Regional Medical Center Foundation Savor the Flavor Bill and Camelia Smith, Martha McBride, Walter Miller and Kathryn Hunt

Participants can run the 10k course or take part in the 5k fun run or walk. Proceeds benefit the Arkansas Crisis Center in memory of Chris Kirstein. For more information, visit www.arcrisis.org or call 479.756.1995.

9.30.13 7TH ANNUAL JONES CENTER GOLF OUTING This event sold out early last year. Reserve your team now. Tee times are 7:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. at the Springdale Country Club with a full BBQ lunch and program. For more information or to reserve a team, call 479.756.8090 ext. 2119 or visit www.thejonescenter.net.

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