The Great NWA Race is split into stages, with teams of two tasked to deduce clues, navigate obstacles, interact with locals, and perform physical and mental challenges that often highlight aspects of Arkansas culture, history, or economy. Contact InfoLaDonna [email protected](479) 966-0471

THE PLAY. August 24, 2022 - September 18, 2022 The Chicago Shakespeare Theater production in association with TheatreSquared Book and music by Joe Kinosian; book and lyrics by Kellen BlairBased on the Universal Pictures FilmDirected by Laura Braza Put on your 3D glasses! From the Jeff Award-winning writers that brought you Murder for Two, a […]

Let’s raise a glass to the makers of hometown spirit(s). Break free of boring and join us for an evening with Fox Trail Distillery! This month, we’re handing the spotlight to the Rogers-based makers of the Crystal Bridges Cheers to 10 Years Anniversary Gin as they showcase their finest classic and creative libations. Their team […]

Mollie Watkins of Comprehensive Consulting Solutions will walk through the different kinds of funding options for small businesses. Mollie Watkins of Comprehensive Consulting Solutions will walk through the different kinds of funding options for small businesses. Mollie Watkins is an Accredited Small Business Consultant® through the Association of Small Business Consultants®. She focuses on leading […]

Presented in collaboration with NWA Bachata Beats and Breathe Dance Repeat, join us for an evening of Latin Dancing in the beautiful setting of Crystal Bridges Great Hall! The fun starts with a one-hour beginner Bachata class at 7:30 p.m. (no partner needed!), followed by social dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. We will be […]

Don’t let the end of the day become the end of the fun at Crystal Bridges! Come experience an evening of drop-in, creative fun under the stars with music, food, artmaking, and more. We’re transforming the South Lawn and Art Trail into a glowing garden of light and imagination that’s fun for all ages. Kick […]

Join writer Jane Blunschi for the third in a series of talks that explore the works and lives of LGBTQ+ artists in the museum’s permanent collection. This series will feature one conversation per month beginning with Pride month in June and culminating with Gay History Month in October. This month, we’ll be celebrating Pride by […]

Join us for an opening discussion celebrating our temporary exhibition Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour. Featuring Fashion and Design Curator Michelle Tolini Finamore, PhD; bionic pop artist, entrepreneur, and creative director Viktoria Modesta; and artist Virgil Ortiz, you’ll get an expert look into the themes of the exhibition, how this unique collection of works came […]

For more than 35 years, music lovers around the world have known GRAMMY Award-winning artist Fred Hammond as a gifted vocalist, songwriter, musician, producer and arranger. But as his peers and supporters alike have so reverently declared, he is without debate the architect behind the creation of a phenomenon in Gospel music – Urban Praise […]