A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas

Our host Allen Woody and Outerbike co-founder Ashley Korenblat give us the inside scoop on what to expect at the 2023 Outerbike event in Bentonville.Outerbike gives cyclists the unique chance to test out cutting-edge bikes and bike gear on world-class trails throughout the country. In this episode, Ashley talks about why Bentonville is a great place to bring this event, touching on trail accessibility, the diverse culinary delights, and so much more that make this location truly exceptional for bike enthusiasts. Tune in and get ready to join us at Outerbike in Bentonville October 20–22.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Our host Allen Woody sits down with Jen Padgett, Windgate curator of craft at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to talk all about the exciting new advancements happening around craft at the museum. Tune in to hear Padgett talk about how ceramics, textiles, and other craft objects are integrated throughout the galleries, and get the inside scoop on the recently opened focus exhibition Takaezu & Tawney: An Artist is a Poet, which debuts 12 new acquisitions to the Crystal Bridges collection, and tells the story of a remarkable friendship between two women who shaped craft history in the US.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Johnny Gunsaulis serves as the staff chair of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension office. Having grown up on a farm, Johnny brings history and authenticity to our conversation about the new Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads program and the Ag Extension office’s involvement with the project. He speaks to the intersection of farmers and gravel cyclists and how both parties can continue cultivating a relationship based on respect and safety. Start planning your next gravel ride in OZ by utilizing any of these curated routes.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Our host, Allen Woody, engages in a captivating conversation with Brooklyn-based artist Katie Merz, who recently unveiled an impressive outdoor mural at the Momentary.Tune in to learn about Merz's artistic journey, explore the sources of her inspiration, and discover the distinctive qualities that set her mural apart in the vibrant city of Bentonville. Then make plans to visit Bentonville, and see the mural in person.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Tune in for an engaging conversation between our host Allen Woody and Trae and Weisi Basore, the powerhouse couple behind Bentonville restaurants Bar Cleeta and the Big Lieutenant. Find out what to expect when you visit Bar Cleeta, recently named one of America’s Top 50 Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast, and learn about their newest concept, The Big Lieutenant, a neighborhood restaurant and bar.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

On this episode, sponsored by OZ Trails, two co-founders of Women of OZ give listeners a rundown of what to expect at the second annual Women of OZ Sunset Summit, taking place September 15-17 in Bentonville, Arkansas. The summit will provide a variety of activities over the weekend, from clinics taught by 36 female professional mountain bikers, educational workshops, and a curated shopping experience with 10-15 partner brands and local businesses. This will be a weekend focusing on education, community leadership, heath and wellness.   A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Our host Allen Woody sits down with Jake Newell, Founder and CEO of Newell Development, and Matt Miller, Founder and Visual Artist at Matt Miller Studios, for an insightful conversation about the marriage of art and development throughout Bentonville. Hear about some of Newell’s favorite projects so far, like B Street and The Howard, and learn about what inspires Miller’s artwork in those spaces.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Tune in to an exciting conversation where our host, Allen Woody, engages in an insightful dialogue with Conifer's Chef Matt Cooper, accompanied by local farmers Joe and Genevieve Villines from Villines Farm and John Aselage from A&A Orchard. In this captivating session, the collective will delve into the vibrant world of Bentonville's farm-to-table movement, while illuminating the profound significance of nurturing meaningful relationships within their respective businesses.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Our host Allen Woody sits down with Oven & Tap Executive Chef Luke Wetzel and Operator Mollie Mullis to talk about how the restaurant got its start and what to expect when you arrive.From learning about Luke’s studies under the pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, to learning about the multifaceted operations Mollie runs throughout the Bentonville restaurant, this episode promises to delight you with intriguing insights about the world of pizza, filling your senses with its irresistible vibes and leaving you with a delectable craving!A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Join our host, Allen Woody, and Andy Chasteen, a passionate cyclist and the visionary behind several remarkable cycling events, as they take us on a journey through the realm of gravel cycling.If you’ve ever wanted to get into gravel cycling, now is the time. And with easy access to beautiful, windy gravel roads in Bentonville and throughout the Northwest Arkansas region, this is the place! Tune in to learn more about how to get started, and discover why gravel cycling claims its position as the fastest-growing segment in biking right now. A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.