The Artosphere Festival celebrates art, music and nature with exciting performances, activities and events that the whole family can enjoy. Each year, Artosphere spotlights artists and performers from around the world who are inspired by nature, and provides a creative framework for the community to discuss issues of sustainability and environmental awareness.

Schedule:

May 1-30, 2024

Tunes On The Trails

Music, Nature And Movement Collide In This Interactive Listening Experience! Throughout May, You Can Enjoy A Curated Playlist Featuring Some Of The Artosphere Festival Orchestra's Most Beloved Performances From The Past 11 Seasons As You Use One Of Northwest Arkansas's Trail Systems Listed Below. Experience Art In Nature Using The Links Below For Soundcloud Or Scan The Qr Code On The Signage Placed At Each Trailhead.

Wilson Springs Preserve Trail: Respighi's Pines Of Rome
Lake Fayetteville: Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
Mount Kessler: Grieg's Piano Concerto
Mount Sequoyah: Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite
Cato Springs: Rota's Ballet Suite From La Strada
Frisco Trail And The Lower Ramble: Copland's Ballet Suite From Rodeo
Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art: Mozart's Symphony No. 40 In G Minor

Thursday, May 2, 2024

4pm-9pm

First Thursday “Elemental”
First Thursday Turns The Fayetteville Square Into A Vibrant Block Party, Featuring Live Music, A Robust Vendor Market, Community Activations, Group Bike Rides, A Puppet Parade And Different Activities Based On The Theme “Elemental.” Join Us To Hear Artosphere Artists Shannon Wurst, March To August And The 1 Oz. Jig Perform Live Music On The Walton Arts Center Main Stage.

Location: Downtown Fayetteville Square

Tickets: Free And Open To The Public

Friday, May 3, 2024

3pm-9pm

First Friday “Outdoor Adventure”

First Friday Is A Monthly Festival Series Featuring Live Music, Food Trucks, Multiple Family-Friendly Activities, And Local Vendors. The Free Community Event Welcomes All And Is Produced By The Non-Profit Downtown Bentonville Incorporated. This Month’s Theme Is “Outdoor Adventure.” Join Us To Hear Artist Thanks For Nothing Perform Live Music On The Main Stage.

Location: Downtown Bentonville Square

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

May 3-5, 2024

Ccc Arkansas’ Pottery Festival

This Annual Community Creative Center Event Highlights Local And Regional Artists Over Three Days. An Exhibition And Pottery Sale Includes Work From Numerous Potters And Is Available Throughout The Event In The Main Gallery At Ccc. Special Guests Are Brought In For Lectures And Pottery Demonstrations. This Event Is Free And Open To The Public.

Location: Community Creative Center

May 3, 2024

7pm

The Cate Brothers and The Nace Brothers

Fayetteville Natives And Northwest Arkansas Favorites, Earl And Ernie Cate Are Twin Brothers Who Have Been Performing Their Unique Brand Of Country Soul Music Since The Mid-1960s.

The Nace Brothers Have Earned The Respect Of Promoters, Club Owners, Producers And Peers For Their Dedication To Their Craft, Easygoing Confidence And Their Refreshing Lack Of Pretense. In Their 37th Year As A Touring Group, They Are Known For High-Quality Performances With Brilliant Songwriting, Expressive Vocals, Soaring Guitar And A Rock-Solid Rhythm Section Combining For Entertainment At Its Best.

Location: Butterfield Stage In Downtown Rogers

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

Saturday, May 4, 2024

9:30am
Yoga In The Garden

Join Us In The Beauty And Calm Of The Botanical Garden Of The Ozarks For A Free Yoga Series Led By Certified Instructor Lori Brownmiller. Held On The Cottage Lawn, These Classes Promote Strength While Stretching Both Your Mind And Body.

Location: Botanical Gardens Of The Ozarks

Tickets: Free With Registration

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7am-9:30am
Square 2 Square Starting Line Featuring The Juice

The Square 2 Square Bike Ride Turns Nine This Year! This Increasingly Popular Collaborative Event Between The Fayetteville Parks Department And Bentonville Parks And Recreation Takes Place Each Spring And Fall. Enjoy Artosphere Artist, The Juice As You Kick Off Your Ride At Walker Park Early Saturday Morning!

The Square 2 Square Bike Ride Is Not A Race, But An Easygoing Event That’s Designed For All Ages And Abilities. The Intention Of The S2s Ride, The “Official Ride Of The Razorback Greenway,” Is To Provide An Event For Folks Who Are New To Riding Bikes While Promoting Safe Riding And Showcasing The Razorback Greenway.

Departing Via The Razorback Greenway From Walker Park In Fayetteville And Finishing At Lawrence Plaza In Bentonville, The In-Person Ride Will Roll Along The Razorback Greenway For 30 Miles. For Riders, It’s A Fun Opportunity To Get Outside While Celebrating Northwest Arkansas’ Downtown Squares And Enjoying The Unique Cycling Amenities Of The Area That Make The Region Such A Fantastic Place To Live, Work, Visit And Play!

Location: Starting Line In Walker Park

Tickets: $20-$35

10am and 5pm
Taking Flight

Restorative Mindfulness String Concert and Bird Watching

Location: Wilson Springs In Fayetteville

Tickets: Free With Registration

7pm

La Fiesta Con Grupo Del 4 and Emmanuel Cortes With Little Yei And Dj Alfaro

Gente Privada Presents The Highly Anticipated Collaboration Of Local Favorites Grupo Del 4 And The Return Of Emmanuel Cortes On Stage For The First Time! With An Electrifying Opening Act By Little Yei, Known For His Infectious Spanish RandB And Reggaeton, Followed By Emmanuel Cortes and Grupo Del 4 Performing A Mix Of Traditional Favorites And Unreleased Material, This Promises To Be A Fusion Extravaganza Of Regional Mexican And Hispanic Party Music, Geared Towards Our Vibrant Young Audience. Special Guest Dj Alfaro Will Keep The Energy High, Ensuring A Night Filled With Dancing, Celebration And Unforgettable Memories.

Location: Butterfield Stage In Downtown Rogers

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

Monday, May 6, 2024

6pm
Yoga On The Glade
With Instructor Lori Brownmiller And Musical Accompaniment By Michael Puryear (Cello)

Enjoy Yoga And Live Music In The Fresh Air Of The Fayetteville Library's J.B. And Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade. Move, Stretch And Breathe With A Free Yoga Class Accompanied By Live Music From Cellist Mickael Puryear. Registered Yoga Teacher Lori Brownmiller Will Be Leading The Session, Suitable For All Levels Of Yoga Practitioners.

Location: Fayetteville Public Library

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

7:30pm

Bruce Cockburn

Held At The Recently Renovated Victory Theater, A Historic Landmark In The Heart Of Downtown Rogers, Bruce Cockburn Performs Songs From His Illustrious Career. For 40 Years, This Canadian Musical Legend Has Been Capturing In Song The Essence Of Human Experience – Earning High Praise As An Exceptional Songwriter And A Revered Guitarist.

Location: Rogers Victory Theater

Tickets: $29.50-$59.50

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

6:30pm
Trout Fishing In America

An Artosphere Favorite Event, Grammy®-Nominated Trout Fishing In America, Ozark Natives Keith Grimwood And Ezra Idlet Return To Northwest Arkansas To Perform The Music That Has Captured The Hearts And Imaginations Of Audiences Of All Ages For More Than Four Decades. Join Us For A Free Family-Friendly Concert At The Botanical Garden Of The Ozarks – Featuring Songs Full Of Tongue Twisters, Mind-Benders, Spooky Situations And Instantly Identifiable Slices Of A Kid’s Life!

Location: Botanical Garden Of The Ozarks

Tickets: Free With Registration

Friday, May 10, 2024

5pm-7pm
Trail Mix

Artosphere’s Signature Event Features Live Art, Music And Activities For Kids And Families! The J.B. And Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade At The Fayetteville Public Library And The Lower Ramble Are The Home Of Trail Mix This Year, Exploring The Convergence Of Art And Nature In The Forest Canopy And Pathways Through Tanglewood Creek And Fay Jones Woods.

Trail Mix Is A Free Event That Features Ragtaggle, Backyard Bugs, March To August And Harpist Devanee Williams, Mariachi Aguilas De Guerra (From Rogers Heritage High School), Chalk Artist Amber Perrodin And A Special Art Activity Led By Shannon Green.

Location: The Lower Ramble and Fayetteville Public Library

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

Saturday, May 11, 2024

2pm
Recycled Bead Flowers Workshop With Artist Shannon Green

Paper Materials From Previous Walton Arts Center Programs Will Be Recycled And Upgraded To Create Paper Bead Flowers. Led By Local Artist Shannon Green, This Workshop Is Open To The First 12 People To Sign Up, Ages 16 And Up. All Materials Are Provided.

Location: Fayetteville Public Library Art and Movement Room

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

8pm
Indie Films Artosphere
Curated By Fayetteville Film Fest

Curated By Fayetteville Film Fest, This Screening Features Several Short Films By Independent Creators Based On Nature, Enriching Our Understanding Of The Planet And Sparking Conversations About Sustainability.

Location: Starr Theater At Walton Arts Center

Tickets: $15

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7pm
Dover Quartet

A Returning Artosphere Favorite, The Grammy-Nominated Dover Quartet Will Present An Evening Of Exquisite Entertainment At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Named One Of The Greatest String Quartets Of This Century By The Bbc, This Immaculate Ensemble Will Perform Mozart’s String Quartet In E-Flat Major, K. 428, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 9 In E-Flat Major, Op. 117 And Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11.

Program:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Quartet In E-Flat Major, K. 428

Shostakovich | Quartet No. 9 In E-Flat Major, Op. 117

Intermission

Tchaikovsky | Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11

Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Tickets: $15

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

2pm
Mountain Street Stage: Aaron Smith With Still On The Hill And Friends

As Part Of Fayetteville Public Library’s Summer Concert Series, Aaron Smith Will Be Sharing Songs From His Acclaimed Album The Legend Of Sam Davis Alongside Kelly And Donna Mulhollan Of Still On The Hill And A Full Band.

The Legend Of Sam Davis Explores Stories From Newton County, Arkansas, Including A Heroic Midwife, The Mysterious Appearance Of “The Snow Child,” A Cherokee Family’s Harrowing Escape From The Trail Of Tears That Culminates In The Story Of Sam Davis, The Raving Preacher For Whom Sam’s Throne Was Named.

“The Legend Of Sam Davis And Other Stories Of Newton County, Arkansas, The Stunning New Album And Book By Aaron Smith And The Coal Biters, Transcends The Boundaries Of A Mere Collection, Encompassing Songs That Pulsate With Veracity, Stories That Evoke Passion, Breathtaking Artwork, Mesmerizing Maps And Cherished Family Photos. Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer And Songwriter Aaron Smith Infuses His Revelatory Music With A Captivating Mix Of Beautifully Crafted American Roots Music, Ranging From Country Rock To Progressive Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz And Americana” (World Music Central).

Location: Fayetteville Public Library

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

7pm
American Soundscapes
Corrado Rovaris, Music Director
A 10 X 10 Arts Series Concert

The 90-Member Artosphere Festival Orchestra Will Converge In Northwest Arkansas For Its Twelfth Season. Under The Baton Of Internationally Acclaimed Maestro Corrado Rovaris, The Afo Features Premier Musicians From Major Symphonies, Prestigious Ensembles And Distinguished Programs Across The Globe Performing Both Classic And New Works By Leading Composers. Don’t Miss Your Chance To See This World-Class Orchestra For Their Final Performances.

Program:

Aaron Copland | Four Dance Episodes From Rodeo (24 Min)

Nick Diberardino | Double Percussion Concerto (16 Min)

Featuring Percussionists Sijia Huang and Garrett Arney Of Arx Duo

Intermission 20 Min

Antonín Dvo?ák | Symphony No. 9 From The New World (41 Min)

Location: Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center

Tickets: $10

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+Erba - A Forest In The City

Location: Starr Theater At Walton Arts Center

Tickets: $10

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

7pm
Dover Quartet

The Internationally Acclaimed Dover Quartet Will Present An Evening Of Exquisite Entertainment. Named One Of The Greatest String Quartets Of This Century By The Bbc, The Group Will Highlight Joaquín Turina’s La Oracíon Del Torero (“The Bullfighter’s Prayer”), Op. 34, Florence Price’s String Quartet No. 1 In G Major And Franz Schubert’s String Quartet In D Minor (Death And The Maiden) At The Stunning Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art.

Program:

Joaquín Turina | La Oración Del Torero, Op. 34

Florence Price | String Quartet No. 1 In G Major

Intermission

Franz Schubert | String Quartet No. 14 In D Minor “Death And The Maiden” D 810

Location: Great Hall At Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art

Tickets: $29

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+Erba - A Forest In The City

Location: Starr Theater At Walton Arts Center

Tickets: $10

Thursday, May 16, 2024

4:30pm
Paper Mums Workshop
With Artist Shannon Green

Local Artist Shannon Green Guides Students Through The Creation Of Paper Mum Flowers. Using Upcycled Materials, This Workshop Is For Grades 5-12 And Is Held In The Fayetteville Public Library Teen Craft Room. Workshop Is Free And All Materials Are Provided.

Location: Fayetteville Public Library Teen Project Room

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

Friday, May 17, 2024

9:30am
Nature Sensory Play

Hosted In The Fayetteville Public Library Youth Craft Room, This Free Drop-In Activity Inspires Discovery Through The Senses. Children Are Encouraged To Touch, Sort And Listen To Various Items From Nature, Encouraging The Use Of Communication And Fine Motor Skills.

Location: Fayetteville Public Library Youth Craft Room

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

Saturday, May 18, 2024

8pm
Verdi’s Requiem
Corrado Rovaris Music Director

Joined By 120 Voices From The Tulsa Opera Chorus Led By 2024 Artosphere Chorus Director Lyndon Meyer, Members Of The University Of Arkansas' Premier Choral Ensemble Schola Cantorum Led By Dr. Stephen Caldwell And Opera Theater Students Led By Jonathan Stinson, And Members Of Symphony Of Northwest Arkansas’ Sona Singers Led By Director Terry Hicks.

Recognized As An Important Musical Voice By American Public Media’s “Performance Today” – The Nation’s Most Popular Classical Music Radio Program – This Dynamic Ensemble Of More Than 90 Young And Talented Musicians From Around The World Come “Home” To Northwest Arkansas.

The 90-Member Artosphere Festival Orchestra Will Converge In Northwest Arkansas For Its Twelfth Season. Under The Baton Of Internationally Acclaimed Maestro Corrado Rovaris, The Afo Features Premier Musicians From Major Symphonies, Prestigious Ensembles And Distinguished Programs Across The Globe Performing Both Classic And New Works By Leading Composers. Don’t Miss Your Chance To See This World-Class Orchestra For Their Final Performances.

Program:

Giuseppe Verdi | Messa Da Requiem (90 Min)

Featured Soloists:

Soprano: Tiffany Townsend

Mezzo-Soprano: Allyson Mchardy

Tenor: Matthew Plenk

Bass: Adam Lau

Location: Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center

Sunday, May 19, 2024

12pm-6pm
Artosphere Main Stage At Strawberry Festival

Downtown Fayetteville Coalition’s Inaugural Fayetteville Strawberry Festival Is Coming To The Historic Downtown Square, With Live Music, Family Activities And Culinary Celebrations. Join Us On The Artosphere Main Stage To See 360 Allstars, A World Record-Holding Urban Circus Group That Supercharges Bmx, Basketball, Breakdancing, Beatboxing, Acrobatics, Drumming And More.

Location: Downtown Fayetteville Square

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

2pm-8pm
Outside On The Lawn: 6 Hours Of Pickin' And Grinnin’

Community Is Welcome To Join!  Bring Your Instrument And Join The Jam Circle, Or Just Come To Enjoy Music Provided By Your Local Musicians.

Beginning At 6pm, The Old Time Players Will Provide Music For A Square Dance Led By Steve Green. Grab A Partner And Join In The Fun!

This Toe-Tapping Event Marks One-Year Of Folk School Of Fayetteville Being Open!

Music Schedule:

2pm-3:45pm: Bluegrass Circle
4pm-5:45pm: Irish Session
6pm-8pm: Old Time Players and Square Dance

Location: Folk School Of Fayetteville Porch and Lawn

Tickets: Free and Open To The Public

11am and 11:30am
The Falconer
Bird Abatement Demos And Walmart Amp Mini Tour

As The Largest Outdoor Concert Venue In The State, The Walmart Amp Is Attractive To Birds For Shelter And Roosting – But That Can Quickly Become Messy. Rather Than Taking Invasive Steps To Remove The Birds, The Venue Participates In Sustainable And Eco-Friendly Falconry-Based Bird Abatement. Groups Of 30-40 People Will Be Invited To Watch The Fascinating Natural Process As Trained Raptors Patrol The Surrounding Area, Intimidating Nuisance Birds And Discouraging Them From Roosting On The Premises.

Location: Walmart Amp

Tickets: Free With Registration (Registration Available May 6)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

7pm
360 Allstars

A Phenomenal Physical Performance Exploring All Forms Of Rotation, 360 Allstars Connects The Street With The Elite To Deliver A Supercharged Urban Circus With Bmx, Basketball, Breakdancing, Beatboxing, Acrobatics, Drumming And More. Boasting A Stellar International Cast Of World Champion And World Record-Holding Athletes And Artists, 360 Allstars Is A Spectacular Fusion Of The Extraordinary Artistry That Emerges From Street Culture.

Location: Baum Walker Hall At Walton Arts Center

Tickets: $10

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

7pm
Live From Crystal Bridges: Mozart In The Museum
Corrado Rovaris, Music Director

The 90-Member Artosphere Festival Orchestra Will Converge In Northwest Arkansas For Its Twelfth Season. Under The Baton Of Internationally Acclaimed Maestro Corrado Rovaris, The Afo Features Premier Musicians From Major Symphonies, Prestigious Ensembles And Distinguished Programs Across The Globe Performing Both Classic And New Works By Leading Composers. Don’t Miss Your Chance To See This World-Class Orchestra For Their Final Performances.

Program:

W.A. Mozart | Serenade No. 6 For Orchestra In D Major, K.239 (12 Min)

W.A. Mozart | Piano Concerto No.20 In D Minor, K.466 (32 Min)

Featuring Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Piano

Intermission 20 Min

W.A. Mozart |Symphony No. 41 In C Major K. 551 “Jupiter” (33 Min)

Location: Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art

Thursday, May 23, 2024

6pm
Jazz On The Mountain

Join Us For A Special Jazz Performance In The Beautiful, Outdoor Setting Of Mount Sequoyah’s Vesper Point. This Unique Collaboration “Backbeat Jazz” Features Nick Plumlee On Guitar, Connor Abbot On Bass, Conor Knaup On Saxaphone And Arden Warr On Drums.

Location: Mount Sequoyah’s Vesper Point

Tickets: Free With Regsitration

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Date: May 1-30, 2024

Location: Various Towns in Arkansas

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