Good morning, Fayetteville.

Several community organizations in Northwest Arkansas are hosting meetings and events this summer—ranging from a women’s chorus to a session on UFO sightings—to engage local residents in diverse topics.

Singer Samantha Crain will conclude her Gumshoe tour with a show at George’s Majestic on July 31 in Fayetteville — she said this performance is bound to be her best yet.

Jim Swiggart, a longtime music teacher and conductor of the Bella Vista Community Band (and board member of Opera in the Ozarks), said music changes lives.

Fayetteville — Uvalde Lindsey, a former legislator and the first director of the Northwest Arkansas Council, died Saturday at 85.

He served local government for decades and his service celebration will be held Friday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where many will remember his dedication to the community.

City staff said the benefits of changing Fayetteville’s recycling collection methods outweigh the risk of increased contamination + officials will review the proposal and decide next steps in the near future.

Fayetteville has been upgrading Wilson Park with a new Hub building that replaces the old restroom facility (offering social spaces and views of local courts) and a nature-inspired promenade with a new bridge along the loop trail.

The improvements are funded by the Parks Capital Improvement budget and have been underway for months.

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 2

9 a.m. — Centennial Park — Registration required — Test your skills in a friendly Enduro mountain bike race designed for beginners.

Song Camp 2025

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Cost varies — A week-long day camp for kids to explore singing and music-making through cultural songs and fun activities.

Rob Schneider Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets required — Enjoy laughs with Rob Schneider during his You Can Dooo It! The Tour.

Vincent Neil Emerson Live Concert

8:30-10:00 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Vincent Neil Emerson with Agalisiga 'Chuj' Mackey while sipping your favorite drinks.

Awakening Vitality: Community Qigong

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Lower Ramble, Fayetteville — Free entry — Experience a gentle outdoor Qigong practice that promotes harmony and connection with nature.

Texas Tailgaters at Party Animals

7-10 p.m. — Baum–Walker Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the circus-like excitement of banana ball with the Party Animals in Fayetteville.

The Songwriters Guitar Workshop

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Price TBA — Explore the integral role of guitar in songwriting through engaging discussions and critiques.

New Found Glory Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary pop-punk sounds of New Found Glory live in Fayetteville.

Concert with Clipse & Earthgang

8:00 – 9:30 PM — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy a night of great music with Clipse and Earthgang while sipping on your favorite drinks.