Good morning, Fayetteville.

Experience Fayetteville released its new 38-page marketing plan that outlines how the tourism bureau will promote the city by collaborating with UA student-athletes through name, image and likeness (NIL) partnerships and expanding campaigns like Favoriteville and Restaurant Week.

The plan aims to boost visitation and track progress with detailed metrics.

Fayetteville saw new mural work by Arkansas artist Bryan Alexis at South Yard Development (between SweetGreen and Specialized Real Estate’s office) as part of the Love Your Neighbor initiative, while Specialized announced an artist residency pilot program for local Caite Mae Ramos, who will create four public installations this year.

Dr. Megan Bever explained how soldiers used liquor for medical care and morale during the Civil War at the Jun.

4 round table meeting held at the Bella Vista Historical Museum. The group will reconvene at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, when Park Ranger Cody Faber will discuss the 1863 Battle of Devil's Backbone.

U of A assistant professor Jian Zhang received a $504,665 CAREER award from the NSF to study how cells move together in engineered tissue models — using 3-D tumor models and deep learning for analysis.

Ali Ubeyitogullari from the U of A System Division of Agriculture has received a $471,477 NSF CAREER Award to develop sustainable aerogels from waste like rice bran.

His project will run until April 2031 and include student training + outreach to boost food science innovation.

The U of A awarded 13 Student Success Grants worth $19,270 and three Online Grants totaling $5,163 to fund projects enhancing student learning and engagement.

Grantees must share their project outcomes at TFSC events, including the Winter Teaching Symposium.

Vernon Richardson, accounting professor at U of A, was named the 2026 Paul Cronan Technology Teaching Excellence Award winner for his innovative generative AI classroom approach (his RichlyAnalytic.com platform has enhanced learning) and received a $500 Teaching Enhancement Grant; he will be honored at a ceremony in September.

A $7 million grant program to help over 5,800 residents buy electric bicycles was announced on June 15 to boost transportation in Northwest and central Arkansas — registration starts at 9 a.m. July 6 and winners will receive vouchers for up to $1,200 off qualifying bikes.

The Smokehouse Players Benefit Performance of On Golden Pond

1-2:30 p.m. — Ozark Mountain Smokehouse — Donations accepted — Enjoy a heartfelt performance exploring love and forgiveness in later years.

Bats and Bluegrass Festival

5-9 p.m. — Illinois River Watershed Partnership — Free admission — Experience the magical emergence of gray bats alongside live bluegrass music in a unique Ozark celebration.

Pirates of Dinosaur Island!

12-2 p.m. — Gear Gaming - Fayetteville — Bring your water bottle — Adventure awaits with pirates and dinosaurs on a tropical island!

Summer Art Workshop: Drop-In Artsy Craftsy

1-3 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Create your own masterpiece with provided art supplies in a fun drop-in session.

Bob Dylan Concert

6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan live in concert.

I LOVE R&B Party

8-11 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — From $22.29 — Experience the ultimate celebration of R&B with throwbacks, dance floors, and good vibes.

Rock 101 Camp

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — School of Rock — Tuition required — A fun-filled week of music exploration for budding rockstars aged 8-11.

Bryan Bielanski Live

7-11 p.m. — Prairie Street Live! — Entry fee unknown — Enjoy the captivating sounds of singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski as he delivers a blend of rock and folk music.