🌱 Vigil For Ukraine This Weekend + Next MONAH Series Speaker

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mild with periods of sun. High: 71 Low: 58.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. Downtown Bentonville, Inc. is hosting a community-wide vigil on Sunday to show support for the people of Ukraine. The event will include music and prayers led by leaders of multiple faiths. All community members are invited to attend the vigil, which will begin at 6 p.m. in Bentonville Square. (KFSM 5Newsonline)
2. Stand-up comedian Brian Regan is scheduled to perform at the Walton Arts Center on June 12. Regan, whose new special, "On The Rocks," is currently streaming on Netflix, has been credited with writing comedy that appeals to multi-generational audiences. Tickets go on sale today, March 4, at 10 a.m. and start at $59.50. (Tahlequah Daily Press)
3. The next guest for the "Hear Our Voices" monthly series at the Museum of Native American History will be Eldrena Douma. The Pueblo storyteller will share the stories of historic women who influenced her life while growing up in the tribes of the Laguna, Tewa, and Hopi. Her presentation will be streamed on the MONAH YouTube channel on March 12 at 11 a.m. (Tahlequah Daily Press)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Darrell Scott At Walton Arts Center (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Three Bentonville establishments are represented as James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists: The Preacher's Son, Yeyo's El Alma de Mexico, and The Hive. Winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June 13. (Facebook)
• The expansion project at Art On The Square is complete! Don't miss the Grand Reopening celebration on Thursday, March 3 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. (Facebook)
• Sip sip, hooray! Undercroft Bar's next pop-up, "Oasis," will begin next Tuesday, March 8! The pop-up will focus on its oasis-inspired ambiance, tropical tunes, and classic cocktails curated from the original "Tiki" movement. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.