

A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas
Visit Bentonville
Tune into Visit Bentonville’s podcast series for a weekly update on all things Bentonville, Arkansas. You’ll hear captivating stories and updates from our city—connecting you with the locals that make this town worth visiting.
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Mar 16, 2023 • 11min
Crystal Bridges and the Momentary > From Diego Rivera to Wu-Tang Clan
Our host Allen Woody sits down with Amanda Horn, Sr. PR Director with Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, for a lightning round update about what’s on at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary for Spring 2023! Spoiler alert: there’s a lot!Listen for an inside scoop on why you should check out the current exhibitions at both locations, including Diego Rivera’s America, Listening Forest by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, What a Time to Be by Yvette Mayorga, and Firelei Baez. You’ll also hear about upcoming live music acts at the Momentary, including, yes, you read that right, Wu-Tang Clan. Plan your trip to visit Bentonville and experience these excellent art and music events before they’re gone! Stay social with Downtown Bentonville Inc. on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!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.

Mar 7, 2023 • 13min
Run Bentonville > Half Marathon on April 1, 2023
The Visit Bentonville Team sits down with Hannah Carter and Kristi Kelley with RunBentonville to get up to speed about the 13th Annual Run Bentonville Half Marathon on Saturday, April 1, 2023.In this episode, Hannah and Kristi share the history of the Bentonville Half and everything it has to offer, as well as their own personal experiences with the race. Tune in for a wonderful and exciting glimpse into what makes Bentonville a great place to run your next half marathon. Plan your trip to visit Bentonville and join the race or cheer on our runners! Register for the race here. Stay social with Downtown Bentonville Inc. on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!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.

Feb 22, 2023 • 17min
Kyla Templeton > Bike School Bentonville
On this episode sponsored by OZ Trails, Bike School Bentonville's Kyla Templeton and Vanessa Drummond discuss the organization's origins and mission. For kids ages 7-17, Bike School Bentonville offers group classes (Trail Kids), private lessons, spring break and summer camps.Follow Bike School Bentonville on Facebook and Instagram at @bikeschoolbentonville. 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.

Feb 12, 2023 • 17min
Conifer restaurant and Cobblestone Farms
The Visit Bentonville team is in the studio with Chef Matt Cooper of Conifer and Cobblestone Farms. The pair have joined forces for a Culinary Spotlight Tour this Thursday. The event includes an exquisite five-course, wine-paired meal while learning more about local hunger relief efforts. Featuring farm-fresh ingredients from Cobblestone Farms and other NWA farmers.For details or tickets click here. 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.

Feb 9, 2023 • 20min
Kayla Grizzard > Perry Ryan Theater Company
The Visit Bentonville team is in the studio with Kayla Grizzard, founder of Perry Ryan Theater Company, which is hosting "From Broadway with Love" in the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges on Feb. 17 and 18 starting at 7:30 p.m. Kayla talks about her experience moving from New York City to Bentonville and why she founded Perry Ryan Theater Company, calling on friends from Broadway and Off Broadway to bring an elevated musical theater experience to the city. For more information about upcoming performances, follow the theater company on Instagram @perryryantc. 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.

Jan 20, 2023 • 28min
OZ Trails > 2023 Cycling Events
In this episode, sponsored by OZ Trails, the Visit Bentonville Team gives an inside scoop on the 2023 Bentonville cycling scene. Tune in to learn more about the races, demos, and conferences coming to town. Start planning your trip to Visit Bentonville today!Keep up with OZ Trails on Facebook and Instagram!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.

Jan 20, 2023 • 11min
Trail Pilot
Mark Marsiglio joins the Visit Bentonville Team to discuss Trail Pilot, a unique audio interface to guide you through your ride. Trail Pilot enables everyone to discover the ins and outs of the Mountain Bike Capital and Northwest Arkansas region like a local. Now available: 10 audio tours covering 100 miles of our favorite mountain bike rides in NW Arkansas! Check out Trail Pilot and start planning your trip to Bike Bentonville!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.

Jan 20, 2023 • 28min
Downtown Bentonville Inc
The Visit Bentonville Team sits down with Dana Schalgenhaft, a Bentonville native and Interim Executive Director of Downtown Bentonville Incorporated, also known as DBI. DBI is a 501-C3 Nonprofit with the goal of enhancing the experiences offered in downtown Bentonville. In this episode, Dana gives a glimpse into the incredible events, traditions, and opportunities their team is executing in downtown Bentonville. Tune in to hear what's happening in the new year. Plan your trip to visit Bentonville during one of DBI's epic events!Stay social with Downtown Bentonville Inc. on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!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.

Jan 20, 2023 • 32min
Wilderness Education Association
Ryan Carlson with the Wilderness Education Association (WEA) joins the Visit Bentonville Team to share insight to the WEA and the upcoming events in February. The WEA is a member-based and volunteer-driven association committed to the development of professional outdoor leaders and educators. WEA serves the outdoor education and leadership industry through the development of professional standards, individual credentialing, and program accreditation.The WEA will host ICOL 23 pre-conference “Certified Outdoor Educator” (COE) workshop on February 3rd-8th; and the 34th Annual International Conference on February 8th-11th in Bentonville, AR.Stay social with WEA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!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.

Dec 12, 2022 • 15min
OZ Trails > Anneke Beerten on E-Biking in Bentonville
Crank up this episode! The OZ Trails team sits down with Anneke Beerten to share her inspirational story and insight into e-bikes. Anneke is a Netherlands native, a 3-time mountain bike world champion, a PMBIA certified coach, and a resident of Bentonville, Arkansas. Tune in to learn more about her introduction to biking at the early age of 3, the evolution of her career, her relocation, and e-biking in the MTB Capital. Keep up with OZ Trails on Facebook and Instagram!Follow along with Anneke Beerten on Facebook and Instagram, and her coaching account Crank it up MTB on Facebook and Instagram!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.


