🌱 Benton County ARP Discussions + $25 Concert Week Tix At Walmart AMP

Rise and shine, Bentonville! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in Bentonville.

First, today's weather:

A shower; breezy in the p.m.. High: 78 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. The Benton County Quorum Court will discuss American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding this week. The Benton County Quorum Court will continue its discussion of ARP funding for area nonprofit groups at 6:00 p.m. in the Benton County Administration Building on Thursday. During the discussion, the county will try to decide how to delegate the $54 million of ARP funding for county projects and nonprofit organizations among the $100 million worth of requests from more than 50 groups. (4029tv)
2. Walmart AMP will offer $25 tickets for Concert Week this year. Concert Week returns from May 4-10, announced by Live Nation this week. It offers fans access to nearly 4,000 shows across North America, including shows at the Walmart AMP, for a flat $25 fee. This season's Walmart AMP concerts include Wiz Khalifa, Alice in Chains, 5 Seconds of Summer, and many more. (KNWA)
3. Be a kid again at the Amazeum Un-Gala. Become a kid again at the Amazeum's hands-on, formal-attire-not-required FUNdraiser on Friday, May 6, 2022. Proceeds will support continued access to Amazeum programs and activities — and reduce or eliminate the cost of entrance fees for 1 in 5 UnGala attendees. (KNWA)

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Today in Bentonville:

• E.A.T. - Engage & Taste At Brightwater: A Center For The Study of Food (6:00 PM)
• Tim McGraw At Walmart AMP (7:00 PM)
• Mingus Big Band At Walton Arts Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're driving through Rogers tomorrow, Apr. 30, be aware of these upcoming road closures for the Purple Stride 5K and the Walk and Cycling Festival. (KNWA)
• Did you know adoption fees will be waived at Best Friends-Bentonville for the month of May? There's never been a better time to adopt a local animal in need! (KNWA)
• Looking for a new home in Bentonville? Here are two local open houses worth checking out. (Bentonville Patch)

That's it 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.