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20 | DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com | Sunday, July 29, 2018 Special to DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com Welcome to Northwest Arkansas! We're so glad you're here. At Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, our mission is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Since opening in 2011, the museum has welcomed all visitors with no cost for admission. e museum is nestled on 120 acres of Ozark landscape with a collection that spans fi ve centuries of American masterworks from Colonial to current day and is enhanced by temporary exhibitions. Additional museum amenities include a restaurant, gi store, library, and four miles of art and walking trails. Programs Crystal Bridges off ers year-round public programs for all ages and networking opportunities, from young professionals to families, including lectures, performances, classes, and parties. Some of our specifi c programs include our Distinguished Speaker Series, Forest Concert Series, Parties at Crystal Bridges, and a series of diff erent culinary events pairing art discussion with food and drink. On any given day, the museum has events happening, so be sure to check the calendar of events on our website before visiting! Eleven At Eleven, we specialize in modern American comfort food with an emphasis on traditions that hail from the "High South" region--the Ozarks. Lunch is served throughout the week, dinner is served Wed-Fri, and brunch is served on Sunday. Reservations are available for dinner and brunch. e Coff ee Bar at Eleven also serves coff ee, beer, wine, beverages, and grab-and-go snacks, sandwiches and salads throughout the day. Become A Member Consider becoming a member of Crystal Bridges and receive a wide range of benefi ts, such as free admission to all temporary exhibitions, 20% discounts off programs, classes, workshops, camps, and lectures, 10% off Museum Store purchases, complimentary subscription to C, the magazine for members, member priority access in the main lobby and Eleven, regional travel opportunities, and more! Additionally, membership support helps fund the free or low-cost events, classes, and community outreach that allow Crystal Bridges to make the power of art accessible to all. For more information on the museum, programs, and membership, visit CrystalBridges.org. Crystal Bridges: Your New Art Museum Admire art, mingle at events, and fi nd your niche at the museum SPONSORED CONTENT Bentonville is Graham Cobb's new home. "I'm thrilled to be here," the new president and chief executive officer of the Greater Bentonville area Chamber of Commerce said. "I was plenty happy in Little Rock. en, I had the opportunity to come up and taste the quality of life Bentonville offers. "It has arts and culture with one of the world's greatest American art museums right in the middle of town … Fantastic food and drink, and the ability to play outdoors. When I put all of that together, this was an opportunity to raise a family and build a twenty-first century community that's limitless." Graham spent the last year getting to know his community and those around the region. He is, he said, impressed by the cooperative relationships. "It's a pretty special position to be in," he said. "Whether it's Siloam or Fayetteville or Springdale, Rogers, Bella Vista or Pea Ridge, you name it… they are unique communities." Graham, who has a long and successful background in business and economic development, called it "organic regionalism." "ere is a whole lot of cooperation," he said. "When one of us has an idea we think is a good one, we're challenged to think… does this benefit enough people? Have you included everyone you need to include? Have you thought big enough? If the answer to all of those is yes, and it falls in line with the greater vision of the leaders in Northwest Arkansas, we will find a way to get it done." Graham points to Sam Walton as a shining example of regional spirit. "It's got a history of big thinkers," he said. "More importantly, it has a history of driven improvers. It's that consistent cadence of improving, at's in the DNA here. It's 'Let's think big.' Let's make it happen and the time to go for it is now." 'Let's think big' Bentonville chamber president talks NWA spirit, organic regionalism By Dave Woods | DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com

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