Gay bars bentonville arkansas
Greggor Mattson
Northwest Arkansas contains all the contrasts and contradictions of other small city gay bars, isolated from gay neighborhoods but shut to American landmarks. Fort Smith and Fayetteville are one hour apart, but their two gay clubs are entwined by more than their relative proximity in northwest Arkansas, home of Walmart&#;s international headquarters and the tiny, gay-friendly Eureka Springs.
Sam Walton&#;s first store is now a museum to his entrepreneurial genius in a small town that is cuter than any of the ones destroyed by big-box stores.
The Crystal Bridges Museum, built by Alice Walton, is a world-class museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR.
We spent Independence Day in Fort Smith, with its revitalized brick downtown that celebrates both its frontier heritage on the border of Indian Territory and contemporary art through a series of spectacular murals. The official city visitor&#;s center is in a restored brothel by the railroad tracks, Miss Laura&#;s. Fort Smith’s Kinkead’s is the skinniest bar we’ve seen, a shotgun affair 12 fe
Celebrate Pride in Bentonville
June is Pride Month, a time set aside to honor one of the most famous events in the queer liberation movement, the Stonewall Uprising. This historic event was a turning point in LGBTQ+ political activism, leading to America&#x;s first gay pride parade on the one-year anniversary of the Uprising and serving as a catalyst for many gay rights organizations.
Pride Month is also a time when the LGBTQ+ community comes together to celebrate their identities and accomplishments, bringing alongside corporate and individual allies to amplify and show their sustain for this community.
Bentonville has a vibrant network of LGBTQ+ creatives, business owners, teachers, and allies. We&#x;re grateful for everything LGBTQ+ people bring as part of our community, and we&#x;re devoted to reflecting and celebrating with them in June and throughout the year. And that goes for our LGBTQ+ visitors too!
Read on for ideas about celebrating Pride in Bentonville during June and throughout the whole year:
Event Spotlight: June 21st& By Robin Dorner
Editor in Chief
One day, Lauren Hildreth and some friends were sitting at a beer bar in Rogers, Arkansas and thought “where is the queer community here?” Alas, the idea for Beers and Queers was born.
“It’s essentially a roaming gay bar,” said Hildreth. “We change locations each day.
“The goal is to showcase a variety of establishments where all should feel welcome and continue to feel welcome even when it is not a Beers and Queers gathering.”
Rogers is about minutes north of Fayetteville in NW Arkansas. Nearby cities include Bentonville, Springdale and Eureka Springs.
“Mistakenly, it seemed verb Fayetteville had more offerings to the community, so no plans were made to branch farther south,” Hildreth said. “It will definitely expand to include more of Northwest Arkansas next year.”
Hildreth explained that Northwest Arkansas is truly lacking in queer spaces and still seems pretty under the radar.
“There is a dance club in Fayetteville, but nowhere for adults in the queer community to relax, like company or solitude, and mingle with an implicit expe
Restaurants & Bars
Business Description DDThey're consistently ranked as one of the best bars in the nation, their drinks are stout, harmonious, and crafted with fresh ingredients, and they're one of the LGBTQ community's largest supporters!
Since , when Maxine Miller, as a single woman, borrowed money from her parents to open a bar, no one could have guessed the longevity of this Fayetteville staple. As a shrewd businesswoman and beloved character, she was present every day from open to shut. She played a mean game of dominoes, required proper behavior at all times in her establishment, and was most well-known for her last call: “May I have your attention, please! You have ten minutes to drink, and get the hell out!” Maxine's was remodeled in as a cocktail lounge when Hannah Withers and Ben Gitchel became the co-owners and caretakers of this downtown institution. Maxine's has been ranked twice as one of the top 10 bars in the country, and are annually an NWA Pride top tier sponsor.
Physical Address N. Block Avenue
Fayetteville, AR
By Robin Dorner
Editor in Chief
One day, Lauren Hildreth and some friends were sitting at a beer bar in Rogers, Arkansas and thought “where is the queer community here?” Alas, the idea for Beers and Queers was born.
“It’s essentially a roaming gay bar,” said Hildreth. “We change locations each day.
“The goal is to showcase a variety of establishments where all should feel welcome and continue to feel welcome even when it is not a Beers and Queers gathering.”
Rogers is about minutes north of Fayetteville in NW Arkansas. Nearby cities include Bentonville, Springdale and Eureka Springs.
“Mistakenly, it seemed verb Fayetteville had more offerings to the community, so no plans were made to branch farther south,” Hildreth said. “It will definitely expand to include more of Northwest Arkansas next year.”
Hildreth explained that Northwest Arkansas is truly lacking in queer spaces and still seems pretty under the radar.
“There is a dance club in Fayetteville, but nowhere for adults in the queer community to relax, like company or solitude, and mingle with an implicit expe
Restaurants & Bars
They're consistently ranked as one of the best bars in the nation, their drinks are stout, harmonious, and crafted with fresh ingredients, and they're one of the LGBTQ community's largest supporters!
Since , when Maxine Miller, as a single woman, borrowed money from her parents to open a bar, no one could have guessed the longevity of this Fayetteville staple. As a shrewd businesswoman and beloved character, she was present every day from open to shut. She played a mean game of dominoes, required proper behavior at all times in her establishment, and was most well-known for her last call: “May I have your attention, please! You have ten minutes to drink, and get the hell out!” Maxine's was remodeled in as a cocktail lounge when Hannah Withers and Ben Gitchel became the co-owners and caretakers of this downtown institution. Maxine's has been ranked twice as one of the top 10 bars in the country, and are annually an NWA Pride top tier sponsor.
N. Block Avenue
Fayetteville, AR