The Momentary Celebrates Five Years with a House Party
Family-friendly event to include live music, custom tattoos, new merch, and the return of vertical performance artists BANDALOOP
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — To celebrate its fifth birthday, the Momentary will host a free, family-friendly House Party on Saturday, February 22. Community members are invited to enjoy a day featuring live music, interactive art pop-ups, custom tattoos and Momentary merch, live screen printing, and dynamic food and drinks.
Additionally, awe-inspiring vertical performance artists BANDALOOP will host open rehearsals throughout the day, along with a sneak peek of an all-new performance at 4 PM. Founded by Amelia Rudolph and under the artistic direction of Melecio Estrella, the group’s work re-imagines dance, activates public spaces, and inspires wonder and imagination in audiences around the world.
BANDALOOP, who are artists-in-residence at the Momentary, performed at the venue’s opening in 2020. After completing its residency, the group will perform a new work activating the Momentary’s Tower and roof spaces in June 2025.
Since opening in 2020, the Momentary has become a premier performance destination for acclaimed musicians, hosted myriad food pop-ups highlighting local, regional, and national chefs, and featured countless art exhibitions and installations for all to experience for free.
The Momentary’s House Party is free to attend, no tickets are required.
WHAT: An all-day House Party event to celebrate the Momentary’s fifth birthday.
WHEN: Saturday, February 22 | 10 AM – 10 PM | FULL SCHEDULE ONLINE; HIGHLIGHTS BELOW
- Gallery 3
- 10 AM – 12 PM | Member Preview – a first look at upcoming programs
- RØDE House
- 2 – 4 PM | Family Dance Party
- 6:30 – 11 PM | Live Concerts
- Momentary Tower (Interior) and Fermentation Hall
- 12 – 3 PM | BANDALOOP Artists-in-Residence Open Rehearsal
- Arvest Courtyard
- 4 PM | BANDALOOP Performance Sneak Peek
- 5 PM | Tastemakers Pop-up: Smashburgers with Rabbit Hole
- Onyx
- 10 AM – 6 PM | Coffee and drink demos and collabs with Onyx
- 10 AM – 4 PM | Birthday cake and treats
- Galleries
- 10 AM – 6 PM | Artmaking
- 10 AM – 10 PM | Custom tattoos with Voyage Ink Studio
- 12 – 2 PM | Meet the Mo drop-in tours
- Boiler Room
- 10 AM – 6 PM | Photobooth
- 10 AM – 2 PM | Cheesy Ceramics with Fifth Street Studio
WHERE: The Momentary | 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR 72712
WHO: Performance artists, local bands and DJs, families, Fifth Street Studio, Rabbit Hole, Voyage Ink Studio, and more.
WHY: Celebrate the Momentary’s fifth birthday with a day packed with food, art, music, and fun.
HOW: Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime from 10 AM to 10 PM.
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About the Momentary
Opened in February of 2020 in Downtown Bentonville, the Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time; and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is ‘a living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. The Momentary was founded by the Walton family, based on the vision of Tom, Olivia, and Steuart Walton. Its commitment to cultivating arts and cultural experiences provides more opportunities for education, engagement, and enjoyment in our region. The Momentary is an extension of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, founded by Alice Walton. The Momentary welcomes all with free general admission. Additional offerings include live music, visual and performing arts, an artist-in-residence program, culinary experiences such as Onyx Coffee Lab and the sky-high Tower Bar, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an outdoor festival space, and a retail shop. For more information, visit theMomentary.org. The Momentary is located at 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. The Momentary’s Founding Funders are Walton Family Foundation, Walmart, RØDE Microphones, The Coca-Cola Company, Tyson Family Foundation, and Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation.
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