A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas

Curious about the construction happening around the Bentonville Square? Tune in as our host, Allen Woody, and Bentonville Parks and Recreation Director, David Wright, discuss plans to elevate the Downtown Bentonville experience through projects currently underway! Get the inside scoop on Bentonville Parks and Recreation projects happening in the downtown area, including the A Street Promenade which will convert the road to a pedestrian-only corridor.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 local shop owners, Megan Matteri and Toni Patton, as we dive into the Downtown Bentonville shopping scene.Hear about how each of them are inspired to keep their respective shops, In Season and Blue Moon Bentonville, unique and appealing, and learn about their favorite local eateries to fuel up at while shopping. Experience the charm of Bentonville's vibrant retail and dining scene in this fun-filled episode that will leave you eager to explore Bentonville's streets and stores.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 the newly appointed Director of The Momentary, Jill Wagar. In this episode, Wagar reflects on a sensational year of music at the Momentary, spotlighting unforgettable performances by Wu Tang Clan, Brothers Osborne, Wilco, and more. Then, get a sneak peek at some thrilling new developments coming to the venue toward the end of this year and in 2024, including a House Party on November 18, unveiling a vibrant new interior design and a new visual exhibition. Wagar also hints at a new winter music series, an expanded roster of acts for the 2024 Live on the Green Concert Series, upcoming music festivals and more.Listen in, and start planning your 2024 trip to Bentonville!Visit theMomentary.org to purchase concert and festival tickets in advance.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, and Bentonville-based film producer, Kristin Mann, sit down for a lively conversation about What Happens Later, a new romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan and David Duchovny shot right here in Bentonville.In What Happens Later, two ex-lovers run into each other for the first time in years at a regional airport where they find themselves snowed in overnight.Tune in to hear about the growing film industry in Northwest Arkansas, what it was like shooting in Bentonville, and of course—more about the film itself. 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 a lively conversation with our host, Allen Woody and Seth Alvo, the brilliant mind behind one of the globe's most renowned mountain biking YouTube channels, Berm Peak.In this episode, Seth shares how he got his start as a YouTuber and cyclist. He delves into the unique allure of mountain biking in Bentonville, offering an audio tour of his favorite trail, Cease and Desist at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Plus, get recommendations on how to spend a perfect day in Bentonville, complete with restaurant recommendations and accommodation options.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 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.

On this episode sponsored by OZ Trails, we chat with Ciara Logan, a deaf cyclist living, working, and riding in Bentonville, Arkansas. Ciara works at Trailblazers, a group knocking down barriers to make cycling accessible for everyone. Through the power of sign language, Ciara shares her experiences and talks about the pioneering work Trailblazers are doing around adaptive cycling — a realm of sport that’s not just about physical activity, but also about joy, independence, and freedom. Ciara also talks about the Trail Adoption Program, which is comprised of hundreds of volunteers working to keep the trails in tip-top shape.Before we go, Ciara shares the excitement of the various events and promotions rolling out for those who can clock 150 miles in celebration of the City of Bentonville’s 150th anniversary.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.