New York, NY (Top40 Charts) This past weekend, Grammy Award-winning indie band
Portugal. The Man performed to a vibrant crowd at The Momentary as part of their Live on the Green outdoor music series. The Momentary, Bentonville's newest cultural hub, has become a coveted performance destination for Grammy winners and rising artists across all genres.
The concert featured performances of the band's smash hits "Feel It Still," "Modern Jesus," and "Creep in a T-shirt." The show began with a performance by special guest Gaby Nagel, a Cherokee flutist based in Arkansas who was brought on stage by Pass The Mic, the band's organization focused on building community resilience, empathy, and awareness through music, stories, art, education and connectivity, with a specific focus on highlighting the stories of Indigenous people.
Live on the Green kicked off in April with a show stopping performance by Oscar and Grammy Award-winner, Jon Batiste, and recently featured a special concert by 12X Grammy Award-winner, John Legend. The
John Legend show was extra special for the Bentonville community as it took place in the wake of the region's devastating tornadoes.
Live on the Green is set to continue throughout the summer with performances by
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (July 14), and
Lake Street Dive (July 17),
Slash (August 16), deadmau5 (August 24), TLC &
Shaggy (September 6),
Gary Clark Jr. (September 7), Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight (September 13),
Omar Apollo (September 24), and
Kaskade (September 27).
Lawn chairs will be permitted at most Live on the Green concerts, with the exceptions of Deadmau5,
Kaskade and TLC & Shaggy, where a limited number of chairs will be available for guests who need specific accommodations. Tickets for all Live on the Green shows can be purchased at https://themomentary.org/.
Opened in February of 2020 in Downtown Bentonville, the Momentary is a platform for the music, art, and food of our time. It is a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality, and a welcoming hub that gathers and celebrates local heroes and international stars. 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.
