July 11 offered a triple-header of events in Northwest Arkansas.
My first stop was Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville for a reception with world-renowned artist Jeff Koons, whose stainless steel sculpture "Hanging Heart (Gold/Magenta)" is exhibited in Eleven, the museum's restaurant. Koons was at the museum as part of its Keynote Lecture Series.
At a Glance
Reception with artist Jeff Koons
Who: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
What: Koons was at the museum as part of its Keynote Lecture Series.
When: July 11
Where: Crystal Bridges in Bentonville
Upcoming: “State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now,” Sept. 13-Jan. 19 2015
Information: (479) 418-5700 or crystalbridges.org
Hunter Derby Party
Who: Northwest Arkansas Hunter Jumper Horse Association
What: The event kicked off the nonprofit organization’s Summer Classic.
When: July 11
Where: Pauline Whitaker Arena in Fayetteville
Information: nwahja.com
Beach Bingo Bash
Who: Elizabeth Richardson Center
What: The fundraiser will help the nonprofit organization purchase multisensory therapy equipment for its Child Development Centers.
When: July 11
Where: The UARK Bowl in Fayetteville
Information: (479) 872-1800 or ercinc.org
Those visiting with the artist before the lecture included John Tyson, Olivia Tyson, Marti and Kelly Sudduth, Damara Titzer, Debi and Galen Havner, Mary Ann and Reed Greenwood, Margaret Whillock, Dick Trammel, Cynthia Coughlin, Boyce Billingsley, Cathy and Mike Mayton, Emily and John Douglas, Carnas and Matt Maroney, Shari and Lamar Steiger, Kelly Zega, Haley Zega, Meza Harris, Paige Jernigan, Liz Griggs and Lorrie Madden.
The Northwest Arkansas Hunter Jumper Horse Association started its eighth annual Summer Classic that evening with the Hunter Derby Party at the Pauline Whitaker Arena in Fayetteville.
The event's program included presentation of a donation of $1,000 from the nonprofit organization to Nancy Jack, honorary chairwoman. Jack also is University of Arkansas associate professor in animal science and director of the university's Dorothy E. King Equine Program.
She thanked the group, saying that her goal is to help build a $2.5 million endowment for the university's equine program.
Among those kicking off the Summer Classic were Kim and Paul Crawford, Kim Sharpe, Kirk Johnson, Heather Swope, Paige Hix, Cindy and Tim Webb and Linda Coggans.
My final stop for the evening took me to the UARK Bowl on Dickson Street in Fayetteville for the Elizabeth Richardson Center's third annual Beach Bingo Bash benefit.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will help the nonprofit organization purchase multisensory therapy equipment for its five Child Development Centers. The preschools serve children from the age of 6 months and offers speech, physical and occupational therapies for those diagnosed with a development disability or delay.
Those playing bingo to benefit kids included Jenna Johnston, John Buck, Kristin and Steve Litzinger, Amy and David Bates, Larry Templeton, Ashley and Chris Taylor.
Columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by email at cschoppmeyer@nwaonline.com.
NAN Profiles on 07/20/2014