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MONICA HOOPER NWA Democrat-Gazette M ontell Jordan, pastor, singer, songwriter and record producer best known for his 1995 single "This Is How We Do It," will headline this year's Freedom Festival along with Morris Day and The Time from 1-9 p.m today, June 19, at Shiloh Square on Emma Avenue in Springdale. Other music acts include Mr. Sipp. "He's a blues guitarist out of Mississippi. He won the International Blues Competition several years back," Anthony Ball of Music Moves says. "We also have an award-winning gospel artist, Lamar Campbell. Supporting him will be a group of local gospel singers." JukeBoxx will also play songs for all ages to enjoy during the festival. The festival will also feature Black-owned businesses, bouncy houses for kids, giveaways and special hosts former NBA and Razorback basketball player Ronnie Brewer Jr., local professional boxer Kalvin Henderson and the Rev. Stephen Ivey from St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Crystal Bridges' CB to You Mobile Art Lab will also be there. The downtown festival will be in celebration of Juneteenth, which was recognized as a federal holiday last year. Music Moves aims "to make Black music accessible to students and to our communities through performance and education." The nonprofit develops curriculum, programs, and performances to share the stories. Find out more at musicmovesar.com. Fort Smith Juneteenth Celebration Fort Smith will celebrate Juneteenth starting at 5 p.m. today at Riverfront Park, 121 Riverfront Drive. Comedian Joe Torry will serve as host for the free event featuring the U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassador's Songs of Freedom. The production will celebrate the contributions of individuals during the Civil Rights movement. Jazz artist Rodney Block and Fort Smith native Genine Latrice Perez will also perform. For more information, check out fortsmith.org/ fort-smith-juneteenth-celebration-2022. BENTONVILLE • Trillium Salon Series presents Sky Creature at Leo Villareal's Buckyball exhibit starting at 8 p.m. June 23; and Bonnie Montgomery opens for Dale Watson at 7 p.m. June 25 ($12; $10 members) as part of the Forest Concert Series at Crystal Bridges Museum, 600 Museum Way. crystalbridges.org/series/2022-forest- concert-series. • Will Gunselman will play at 6 p.m. June 20; Ashtyn Barbaree plays at 7 p.m. June 25; A Beer & Hymns Pride Party starts at 5 p.m. June 26 at Bike Rack Brewing, 801 S.E. Eighth St., Suite 61. facebook.com/ bikerackbrewing/events. • Kraftwerk 3-D will happen at 9 p.m. June 26 as part of the Live on the Green Concert Series, and tickets are on sale for Run The Jewels and Big Boi performing at 8 p.m. July 16, Japanese Breakfast on Sept. 17, The War on Drugs on Sept. 22 and Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt on Oct. 8 at The Momentary, 507 S.E. E St. hemomentary.org. EUREKA SPRINGS • Neon Moon will celebrate '90s country starting at 7 p.m. June 24; Patti Steel and Michael Tisdale play at 7 p.m. June 25; Kurt Hunter plays at 2 p.m. June 26 at Wanderoo Lodge & Bar, 216 W. Van Buren. 363-6755; facebook.com/wanderoolodge. • Will Saylor Band plays at 6 p.m. June 25; and Dominic Bryan Roy will play at 4 p.m. June 26 at Gotahold Brewing, 409 W. Van Buren. facebook. com/gotaholdbrewing. • Eureka Strings plays at 5 p.m. June 24; Dirty Strings plays at 5 p.m. June 30; Lusid plays at 5 p.m. July 1; Drumming in the Park starts at 6 p.m. July 2; Traveling Squirrels play at 5 p.m. July 8; Dancing in the Park starts at noon and KC Horn Club plays at 5 p.m. July 9 for the Balm of Life Music Series at Basin Park next to the hotel at 4 Spring St. facebook. com/VisitEurekaSprings. FAYETTEVILLE • A Folk Jam hosted by Fayetteville Roots will begin at 6 p.m. June 23 at Roots HQ, 1 E. Mountain St., fayettevilleroots.org. • J Ray Davis plays at 7 p.m. June 21; James Miller plays at 7 p.m. June 22; Amy & Dave play at 7 p.m. June 23; Project 1268 plays at 8 p.m. June 24; Phunbags Comedy Improv with Katherine Forbes, Julie Gabel, Cassie Haley, Kevin Kinder, Mark Landon Smith, Jason Suel, Jules Taylor and Mike Thomas starts at 7 p.m. June 25 ($10) at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse, 3980 W. Wedington Drive. 856-6382; facebook.com/ sixtwelvecoffeehouseandbar. • Dandelion Heart and Melody Pond play at 6 p.m. June 23; and Prairie Street Laughs with host Chase Myska features Kyle Gilbert, Sam Price, Andy Davis and BB at 7 p.m. June 30 at Prairie Street Live, 509 W. Prairie St. facebook.com/prairiestreetlive/ events. • Happy Hour with Leah & the Mojo Doctors starts at 6 p.m. ($8) followed by Boom Kinetic at 9 p.m. ($15) June 24; Ben Del Shreve Band plays at 8 p.m. June 25 ($10); Big Bad Gina Reunion starts at 7 p.m. June 26; 13 Fridays with Ripped Pigeon, City 10 WHAT'S UP! JUNE 19-25, 2022 LIVE! IN NWA Celebrations Of Juneteenth Set For Fort Smith, Springdale "I'm excited to perform for Juneteenth and Father's Day in Springdale, Arkansas! I hope families will come out to celebrate and and show me 'how we do it' in Arkansas," says Montell Jordan, who will headline Freedom Festival today in downtown Springdale. Jordan is a pastor, singer, songwriter and record producer best known for his 1995 single "This Is How We Do It." (Courtesy Photo) Eight-piece party band Jukeboxx is known regionally for energetic performances and musical talent. The group seamlessly blends funk, R&B and Top 40 hits for a rocking good time no matter where they go. They will perform at Freedom Festival today in downtown Springdale. (Courtesy Photo)