06/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2025 15:04
Monday, June 16 (Bentonville, AR) - Last Friday, 8X BET Award nominee and 3X GRAMMY-nominated rap powerhouse GloRilla performed at the Momentary for their Live on the Green music series. The Momentary , which celebrated its fifth anniversary earlier this year, was recently named one of "The 25 best places to go in the South in 2025" (Southern Living), and continues to solidify itself as a must-visit venue, attracting both music legends and emerging talent.
The sold-out crowd at The Momentary was buzzing with excitement as GloRilla lit up the Live on the Green stage with a high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance. Backed by a dynamic dance crew, she delivered hit after hit, keeping fans on their feet throughout the night. She ended the night with a standout performance of "Yeah Glo!", captivating the crowd and bringing the energy to a peak.
Since 2022, Live on the Green, which takes place on the Momentary's sprawling outdoor lawn, has featured many notable acts, including Wu-Tang Clan, John Legend, Kaskade, Patti LaBelle, The Roots, and more. The 2025 series kicked off in April with a sold-out performance by country superstar Megan Moroney, and recently announced the addition of critically acclaimed indie rock band Japanese Breakfast (October 5) and GRAMMY-nominated indie-folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov (July 25) to the lineup. Upcoming concerts include GRAMMY-winning group Alabama Shakes (July 22), genre-blurring indie-pop artist Still Woozy (August 4), acclaimed country duo Muscadine Bloodline (August 23), and reggae legends Ziggy Marley & Burning Spear (October 3). Tickets for all Live on the Green shows can be purchased at https://themomentary.org/ .
The Momentary also recently hosted FreshGrass | Bentonville last month, the fifth annual two-day bluegrass and roots festival. Festival highlights included show-stopping performances byLukas Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Shakey Graves, Béla Fleck, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, La Doña,Sister Sadie and more. You can view photos from this year's festival HERE .
In addition to being a premier music venue, The Momentary is also home to a state-of-the-art gallery space and recently opened two new exhibitions. The Prison Concerts: Folsom and San Quentin (Jim Marshall's Photographs of Johnny Cash) , organized by the GRAMMY Museum, features iconic photographs of Johnny Cash's historic Folsom and San Quentin prison concerts in 1968 and 1969. Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul , which showcases Larry Hulst's stunning anthology of live music photography from 1970-1999, highlighting Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Lauryn Hill, and more.
About the Momentary
Opened in February of 2020 in Downtown Bentonville, the Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time; and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is 'a living room' where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. 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.