Omar Apollo Ignites The Momentary’s Live On The Green Music Series 

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Wednesday, September 25 (Bentonville, AR) - On Tuesday the Momentary hosted 2023 Best New Artist Grammy Nominee, Omar Apollo, as part of Live on the Green, the Momentary’s outdoor summer music series. The Momentary - the “epicenter of the arts and music community” (VenuesNow) in Bentonville, AR - has become a coveted performance destination for Grammy winners and rising artists alike. 

Apollo, a genre bending rising star who has been praised by the likes of Rolling Stone, Variety, Pitchfork, NYLON, The Los Angeles Times, and more, performed hits from critically acclaimed sophomore album, God Said No, to an electric crowd on the Momentary’s green. During the show, he also performed the viral TikTok hit and crowd favorite, “Evergreen.” 

Live on the Green kicked off in April and has featured a variety of Grammy Award nominees and winners alike. The 2024 season kicked off Oscar and Grammy Award-winner, Jon Batiste, and has since featured performances by 12X Grammy Award-winner, John Legend, Portugal. The Man, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Lake Street Dive, deadmau5, Gary Clark Jr., TLC & Shaggy, and Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight.

Live on the Green 2024 is set to conclude in the coming weeks, with performances from Kaskade (September 27), and Thee Sacred Souls (October 27). For more information on the Momentary and tickets, please visit https://themomentary.org/. 

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About the Momentary

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.