LAST MINUTE UPDATE JUNE 12, 2026: Due to illness, Anne Wilson will no longer be appearing at this year’s Amplify festival. Organizers have confirmed that Mathew West will now join the Saturday night lineup. “We know many guests were looking forward to seeing Anne Wilson at Amplify, and we share in that disappointment,” said […]
Royal Players to perform in Anastasia: The Musical June 11-21 in Benton
The historic Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton is preparing to transport audiences on a sweeping, romantic adventure across Europe as the Royal Players proudly present Anastasia: The Musical this June. Read more below. Running from June 11th through June 21st, 2026, this enchanting production invites audiences into a world of mystery, romance, and hope. Inspired […]
Benton’s Third Thursday features BBQ Cookoff, Market Street takeover, Live Music by Vintage
THIS ARTICLE WILL BE UPDATED SOON WITH INFO FOR THE JULY 16TH THIRD THURSDAY EVENT! Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday street festival on June 18 will feature the annual “Butts and Bones” barbecue cookoff, a massive outdoor shopping and dining experience on Market Street, and live music from Zach Glover and Vintage. This monthly event will […]
Summer Charity Bingo July 9th at Crain Dealership benefits BYA
The Bryant Youth Association (BYA) announces its summer charity Bingo event, scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026. Read the details below. Hosted at the Chris Crain Dealership showroom located at 7800 Alcoa Road in Benton, this high-energy evening promises a mix of community, festive celebration, and substantial prizes, all to support local youth programs. The […]
“Bryant Summer Nights” event May 28th CANCELLED due to rain
Due to the predicted weather forecast for this evening, Bryant Summer Nights has been cancelled for tonight, according to the organizers, the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. They posted on social media that the heavy rain preceding the event created a concern for the setup process for entertainment, inflatables, vendors, and others. The good news […]
See Oliver Jr presented by Library’s Rising Stars, one night only in Bryant May 23rd
The Saline County Library’s Rising Stars homeschool theater program will present a one-night-only performance of Oliver! Jr. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Bryant High School’s Love Auditorium. The musical begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome to attend. Organizers encourage guests to register in […]
Live music, 100 vendors, food, kid zone & more at 52nd annual Old Fashioned Day, Oct 10th
Live music, kid zone, 100 vendors, food trucks, vintage tractors, talent show and more will be at the 52nd Annual Old Fashioned Day in downtown Benton. Plan on coming to the Saline County Courthouse Square on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Read more below. With free admission, the event will […]
Amid Royal Theatre renovations, sign lifted away; historic seats offered to public
If you’re passing 111 S. Market Street in downtown Benton anytime soon, you’ll see that major renovations are underway at the historic Royal Theatre. The most noticeable difference is its iconic vertical sign is missing from the skyline. Read more below. This is just one part of a larger effort to restore the building’s vintage […]
Saline County Library to host “Stories in Sound” with Symphony Orchestra, Apr 15th
The Saline County Library will host a special evening of music and storytelling on April 15, featuring the Saline Symphony Orchestra and conductor Alex Polyakov. The Saline County Library will offer a unique blend of music and storytelling later this month with a special program titled “Stories in Sound: An Evening with the Saline County […]
Annie Get Your Gun (stone) coming to the Royal Theatre April 9-19
The historic Royal Theatre will bring a Broadway classic to the stage this spring with its production of Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun (Stone), running April 9–19, 2026, sponsored by W.W. & Anne Jones Charitable Trust. Read all of the details below, including the list of Cast and Crew. This musical tells the story […]
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