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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 1, 2021 • 27min
Women of Oz: Cycling Experiences for Everyone
Join Visit Bentonville's Aimee Ross (Director of Bike Bentonville) as she chats with the Women of Oz Chairwoman, Allyson de la Houssaye, and board member Ashley O'Reilly, about the wide range of cycling experiences for everyone in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World. 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 1, 2021 • 15min
Crystal Bridges: Looking Ahead in 2021
Join Visit Bentonville's Director of Communications & Marketing, Aaron Mullins, as he interviews Beth Bobbitt, Public Relations Director for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Beth shares the latest and greatest from the museum, talks about the latest exhibit, Crafting America, and shares some of the exciting events everyone can plan for in 2021. 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 5, 2021 • 42min
Welcome to 2021!
Recently, Kalene Griffith, President of Visit Bentonville, set down with Amanda Khanga, Sales Director, and Aaron Mullins, Director of Communications & Marketing, to talk about the challenges of 2020 and what visitors can expect when they make plans to visit the Mountain Biking Capital of the World. 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 22, 2021 • 13min
"Rad" the movie in Bentonville, AR
In 1986 a movie called Rad was released, starring Bill Allen as Cru Jones, a young BMX aggressive racer. To put it mildly, the movie became a cult classic, especially with BMXers, and is still a huge fan favorite today. Fast forward to 2020, when mountain bike influencer and producer Bradon Bringhurst, decided to recreate several scenes from Rad as a tribute to the movie. He was looking for the perfect location - and what better place than Bentonville, the Mountain Bike Capital of the World. Hosted by Bentonville's very own Nat Ross, MTB Hall of Famer, listen to a one of a kind episode with the movie's star, Bill Allen, who joins Braydon to talk about the "RAD" tribute project and their adventures in Northwest Arkansas. 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.

Oct 23, 2020 • 9min
Terry Adams, X Games Gold Medalist
Recently, Visit Bentonville and Bike Bentonville had the privilege to sit down with Terry Adams in Bentonville, Arkansas. In celebration of outdoor exploration during these unprecedented times, Terry visited Arkansas and teamed up with world-renowned BMX street rider, Corey Martinez, and photographer, Jeff Rose to capture this once-a-year moment – when the Harvest Moon rises above the forest and scenic Ozark Mountains. For this trip, Terry went out of his element to bring the flair of Flatland BMX to the Northwest Arkansas wilderness, executing tricks in this new setting, And of course, while in the area, Terry couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit Bentonville, Arkansas - the Mountain Biking Capital of the World! Terry and team were able to utilize the beautiful Sunset Point at Mount Nebo State Park for the shoot. The park is home to an Arkansas State Park Monument Trail, considered some of the best mountain biking trails in a state full of fantastic trails. Listen to the full interview 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.

Sep 9, 2020 • 21min
A Moment with The Momentary
Tune in to hear the latest and greatest about the Momentary, Bentonville's newest contemporary art space! Join us beginning September 12th to experience Nick Cave: Until. This exhibition will question gender, race, and violence—in particular, gun violence—in America.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.

Aug 25, 2020 • 27min
AmericanaFest 2020
AmericanaFest 2020 kicks off September 16-18th! In advance, check out our latest podcast with Graham Weber, Director of Programing for House of songs, as he talks about the festival this year and the growing NWA music culture. Find out more about the Visit Bentonville collaboration with other NWA cities as part of the exclusive online event that will showcase music performances from emerging Northwest Arkansas artists along with highlights from Bentonville community partners like the House of Songs! Tickets on sale now 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 12, 2020 • 18min
State of the Art 2020
Join us for today's talk with Alejo Benedetti, assistant curator of contemporary art at Crystal Bridges, and Allison Glenn, associate curator of contemporary art at Crystal Bridges about a State of the Art 2020!Visit Bentonville for the opening of the Momentary, a new space for contemporary visual and performing arts, and the debut of State of the Art II at both locations.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 15, 2020 • 31min
The Momentary
One of the most anticipated 2020 events is the February 22, 2020 grand opening of the Momentary, a new contemporary visual and performing arts space that's associated with the already spectacular Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Take a listen to Emily Nueman, PR Manager & Pia Agrawal, Curator of Performing Arts for the Momentary, discuss all things Momentary!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.

Nov 19, 2019 • 23min
Fixer to Fabulous
Check out our interview with Dave and Jenny Marrs, stars of the HGTV show “Fixer to Fabulous” covering home makeovers in Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas!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.