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🌱 Bentonville Whiskey Festival + SE 4th St Closure

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Good day, neighbors! Sean Peek here with the Saturday edition of the Bentonville Daily.


First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 60 Low: 38.


Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

  1. Have you gotten your tickets yet for the Fourth Annual Bentonville Whiskey Festival yet? Join fellow whiskey enthusiasts to test more than 50 of the most fascinating distilled spirits at the Peel Mansion on Apr. 9 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. You must be 21 years or older to attend. (Stay Happening)
  2. The area of Southeast 4th Street just north of the Bentonville Public Library will be temporarily closed on Mar. 31 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The temporary closure is due to the Bentonville Connections meeting scheduled for the same time. The City Expo portion of the meeting will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will allow public viewing of specialty equipment and vehicles outside. (Press Release Desk)
  3. The Angelica National Tour of Hamilton debuted at the Walton Arts Center this week, just half an hour away from Bentonville. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda will run through Apr. 3 in Baum Walker Hall. There is an eight-ticket limit per household, and all patrons will be required to wear masks during the performance. (Walton Arts Center)

Today in Bentonville:

  • Chair Yoga At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Make plans now to ride the incredible Razorback Greenway and join the finish line celebration on the Downtown Square on Saturday, May 7! The Spring Square 2 Square event is open to bike riders of all ages and abilities. (Facebook)
  • Check out the City Of Bentonville's beautiful photo that shows a glimpse of springtime on the Bentonville Square! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

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