A dozen local mixologists will convene to create unique cocktails as they compete in the second annual "Sharing Spirits Mixologist Competition" from 5 to p.m. today at The Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage Gardens in Bentonville. The event benefits the museum.
Mixologists in the lineup are: Danielle Biondo, One Eyed Jacks Lounge; Mark Hooper, Pink House Alchemy; Kyle Moodie, Oven and Tap; Justin Malonson, Big Whiskey's; Erin Haugh, Tavola Trattoria; Kyle Deakins, Table Mesa; Jonathan Key, Tusk and Trotter American Brasserie; Alex O' Keefe, The Hive; Ian Vistine and Jessica Yeakley, Crossroads Tavern; Greg White, Fred's Hickory Inn; Brendon Glidden, The Foreman Bar; and Greg Sorensen, Monster. Airship Coffee will provide nonalcoholic beverages.
Sharing Spirits
Who: The Peel Compton Foundation
What: Creative cocktail competition, local bites, live music by Dr. Nola and the Soul Shakers
When: 5 to 8 p.m. today
Where: The Peel Mansion and Heritage Gardens in Bentonville
Tickets: $40
Attire: Casual
Information: (479) 254-3870, peelcompton.org
Complementing the cocktail concoctions will be bites from local eateries such as Blu Fresh Seafood, Fred's Hickory Inn, Snack Lab, The Purple Banana, Simply Devine and Catering Concepts.
The evening will help "support educational programs, primarily our 'School Days' program aimed at fourth-grade students. Additionally, we strive to continually improve the green space we maintain for use by the public and have three new gardens planted to beautify the areas by our signs," said Jeannie McIntire, the museum's director of engagement and awareness. Other offerings include public tours of the historic mansion and grounds, a children's butterfly garden and workshops.
The Italianate villa style mansion dates back to 1875, when it was built by Col. Samuel West Peel. Today, it serves as a window into the lives of the region's early settlers.
-- CARIN SCHOPPMEYER
NAN Our Town on 05/24/2018