Good morning, Fayetteville.

James Roy is preparing to open Kai, a sushi restaurant, at 313 W.

Dickson St. in the Shipley Bakery building soon — the former home of Wasabi for more than 20 years. He said Kai will serve Wasabi’s menu with added game-day specials as permits and renovations are finalized.

The annual Tontitown Grape Festival returns early August near the cream church to offer rides and food, yet some locals feel uneasy as police join a federal immigration program + an advocacy group has called for a boycott + citing safety concerns.

Canadian singer Bryan Adams is scheduled to perform at Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday, Aug.

1 at 7:30 p.m. for an arena-friendly rock show with openers Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, and ticket prices start at $73.

Her Set Her Sound (HSHS) Fest will take place at Prairie Street Live in Fayetteville on Aug.

7-8, featuring noted DJs including DJ Miss Milan and Kari Faux; VIP entry begins at 3:30 p.m. Friday with general admission at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday doors open at 1 p.m.

Sam M. Walton College of Business has received a $10 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation to build Mandy and Bill Dillard II Hall on the University of Arkansas campus, planned for the corner of North Harmon Avenue and West Fairview Street (adding 100,000 sqft of learning space) with construction details to be announced soon.

The U of A Honors College announced the Natural State Fellowship for 10 incoming freshmen across Arkansas — each will receive up to $80,000 over four years for tuition, fees and academic expenses while supporting research, study abroad and service learning.

Centerton ended its water moratorium on Monday, allowing residents to resume irrigation under a conservation order that permits watering by odd or even house numbers; officials noted that water storage recovered to about 85% (preliminary figure) and they will continue monitoring levels.

The state will hold a public auction in Springdale next month for over 100 tax-delinquent parcels in Benton and Washington counties; registration opens at 9 a.m. with bidding starting at 10 a.m. on August 11 at the Holiday Inn and Northwest Arkansas Convention Center (1500 S.

48th St.).

The SEC released the Arkansas basketball schedule for 2026-27, with the team set to open against Missouri on Jan.

2 and close play versus Oklahoma on March 6 at Bud Walton Arena — additional home and away games fill out the season.

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield made a solid impression at SEC Media Days in Tampa last Thursday by fielding 12 questions and delivering a concise 1,212-word opening — ranking him midway among 16 SEC coaches, with standout performances by Florida’s Jon Sumrall and Ole Miss’ Pete Golding.

Killer Queen Tribute Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying tribute to Queen by Killer Queen, renowned for their extraordinary energy since 1993.

Honestav Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket info available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Honestav in the heart of Fayetteville.