August Spotlight: Black Culture and Business in NWA
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FEATURED EVENT
A RAISIN IN THE SUN TICKETS
August 21 - September 15, 2024
Written by Lorraine Hansberry
Directed by Dexter J. Singleton
Lorraine Hansberry's timeless masterpiece unfolds on Chicago’s South Side, delving into the divergent dreams and conflicts within the Younger family across three generations. The play paints a vivid portrait of their struggle to retain dignity amidst a harsh and ever-changing world. With poignant depth, Hansberry's work continues to resonate as a searing testament of hope and inspiration.
"What anchors the play is that it’s essential to hold fast to dreams and dignity, to forgive those you love with grace, and to persist despite the odds." —WBUR
FAYETTEVILLE
Hamilton tickets
DATE: Aug. 16-25 LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville Silent Parties Are Always Lit , snag your Hush on the Hill tickets now so you don’t miss out on all the fun. learn more
2nd Annual Back to School Bash learn more
Back to School with Cut Close Barbershop August 18th
A RAISIN IN THE SUN tickets
Theatre Squared August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
T2’s “Meet the Director” series is a fantastic way to get a glimpse behind the theatrical curtain as “Raisin” director Dexter J. Singleton talks about his vision for the production. learn more
Let’s Talk NWA and MY-T-BY-Design Presents “Show us You Story” learn more
If you’re interested, please click the link and fill out the form. Form
COLBERT: All Students Can Learn Public Screening
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Where: Fayetteville Public Library Free (Tickets required, reserve at https://www.faylib.org/event/11529735)
Come out Aug 25th for Sunday Funday learn more
Iota Phi Thea Fraternity Incorporated New Member Reception Aug 25th
JUST ANNOUNCED: Lalah Hathaway at JJ's Live on 08/27 tickets
NWA REGGAE BASH learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
BACK 2 SCHOOL Clinic at Rogers Activity Center
With Coach Will & Coach Tae SATURDAY 8/17/24 Williejbasketball@gmail.com
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
DTFC BENTONVILLE - THIS FRIDAY 8/16 @ 7:00PM learn more
By: Coach Todd | @movesinmotion1 Cost: $20
Hip Hop Rhymz and Reggae Vybz August 24th
Tickled Pink! AKA Comedy Night
Sunday, August 25 tickets
Down In the Ville is a Hip Hop Showcase of Two Talented Hip Hop artists hosted by @oplexmusic, Downtown Bentonville @bentonvilletap learn more
BLACK ART ON DISPLAY
Fragile Figures: Beings and Time learn more
21C BENTONVILLE Feb 2024 - Jan 2025
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
From the micro systems at work in the human body, to the macro forces— the environmental, social, cultural, and political—that shape how we see self and other, the artworks featured in Fragile Figures: Beings and Time illuminate the complexity of identity, revealing intersections between vulnerability and power in portraiture. Individual and group identity are approached through direct references to noted works from art history, connecting past events to current issues.
Alfred Conteh, Aaron (detail), 2018. Acrylic, atomized steel dust and soil on canvas
MYSTIC PARALLAX | AWOL ERIZKU learn more
EXHIBITION | GALLERIES MOMENTARY MAY 25 – OCT 13, 2024
Mystic Parallax is the first major monograph (co-published by the Momentary and Aperture) and exhibition by this rising interdisciplinary artist. It blends his studio practice with work made as an in-demand editorial photographer, and features his conceptual portraits of leading Black cultural figures, such as Amanda Gorman, Michael B. Jordan, Pharrell Williams, and Solange. As Erizku has said, “It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.”
Awol Erizku, Heads #2 (detail), 2013; from Awol Erizku: Mystic Parallax (Aperture, 2023). Courtesy of the artist
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Fayetteville Arkansas it’s going down @omb_peezy coming to @westend.fayetteville September 1st learn more
The @officialjonb & @tweet_ concert featuring @theamandacole has been rescheduled to September 5, and the venue has changed to @railyardlive learn more
TLC & SHAGGY learn more
MUSIC | MOMENTARY GREEN SEP 6, 8 PM (GATES AT 7 PM)
Sean Mason Quartet learn more
DATE: Saturday, Sept. 7, 7:30pm LOCATION: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
GARY CLARK JR. learn more
MUSIC | MOMENTARY GREEN SEP 7, 8 PM (GATES AT 6 PM)
The inaugural AMP Up the Arts: A Benefit Concert for Walton Arts Center's Arts Education Programming is coming to the Walmart AMP on Sept. 12! tickets
PATTI LABELLE AND GLADYS KNIGHT learn more
MUSIC | MOMENTARY GREEN SEP 13, 7 PM (GATES AT 6 PM)
The Funk Festival, benefiting Arkansas Support Network, features an outstanding lineup of musical performances gracing the stage of the oldest and longest running club and live music venue in Arkansas.
Enjoy music by Rodney Block Collective, The Funk Factory, The Funkanites and Tim Anthony and Friends. It's a non-stop party you will not want to miss!
You can find details of the event, including information on the performers, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, and more here at https://www.flipsnack.com/.../asn-funk.../full-view.html
JUST ANNOUNCED: 101.5 The Vibe Presents Turnt Up Tour at JJ’s Live on Friday, September 27th featuring Ying Yang Twins, Paul Wall, and Petey Pablo! learn more
Women’s CommuniTEA Saturday, September 28 · 3 - 5:30pm CDT tickets
Soulja Boy will be coming to Fayetteville on Friday, October 4th at JJ's Live! learn more
Keb' Mo' x Shawn Colvin learn more
DATE: Friday, Oct. 4, 7pm LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
KANINI FEST OCT 11-13 learn more
We booked Mr. LSU, DJ Diesel AKA Shaquille O'neal the night before LSU AT Arkansas on October 19th to throw the biggest party in the STATE! tickets
Don Toliver Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 7:30pm
Walmart AMP get tickets here
Don't miss THE RETURN of BigXthaPlug to JJ's Live on October 25th with special guests Ro$ama and Yung Hood on the Take Care Tour!
Grab tickets here: https://www.prekindle.com/.../11435-bigxthaplug-fayetteville
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Club DJ-Every Monday
Fitness step class: “Xtreme Hip Hop” in Springdale, Arkansas
Jones Center in Springdale on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30PM
Beginner’s friendly class on Saturdays at 9AM.
FB: Xtreme Hip-Hop with Otara | IG: xtremehiphopwith.otara
Business Resource Corner
Networking Happy Hour at The Leroy Sporting Lounge learn more
Startup World Cup 2023 Regional Qualifier learn more
The Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (OEI) offers free learning and development opportunities (formerly known as workshops) focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation for University of Arkansas students, faculty, staff, and members of the NWA community. learn more
Community Announcements
Belonging Barometer survey in Northwest Arkansas! This survey aims to better understand the sense of belonging within our community and identify ways to improve our collective experience. take survey
Black-Owned NWA Shoppable Directory
We celebrate, amplify, and highlight Black Owned Businesses 24/7. Black Owned NWA is excited to announce our partnership with Pebble to develop a shoppable directory for Black Owned Businesses in the region.
Shop Here:https://pebble.shop/community/black-owned-nwa
Join Here:https://shopwithpebble.com/login?r=%2Faccount%2Finvitation%2F09b27cb2-b040-4c13-9d69-0974d548f5ee
Black-Owned NWA Social Media Highlight
Want to be featured on BlackOwnedNWA?
We can't express how excited we are to feature local black-owned brands and the owners behind them! Featuring you and your business is truly a privilege and we appreciate your time. The goal of BlackOwnedNWA is to be a resource of all things Black excellence in the region.
To be featured on BlackOwnedNWA's Instagram and Facebook page:
Step 1- Email us your responses to the interview questions below jazzyjaenwa@gmail.com
Step 2- Send us the highest quality pictures of you, your service/product, and location if applicable
Step 3- Include the best way for our followers to find you (i.e. social media handles)
Interview Questions
1- Tell us about yourself. (This should be written in the first person as you will be introducing yourself to the BlackOwnedNWA community) Give us 4-6 sentences that showcase the best of you!
Prompts: Your name, where you are originally from, how long you've lived in the area, etc.
2- Tell us about your business.
3- Why did you start your business?
4- What advice would you give other Black entrepreneurs starting out, especially in Northwest Arkansas?
5-What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve ever been given?
What to expect:
You’ll be featured on the BlackOwnedNWA Instagram 2 to 6 weeks after we receive your information!