Autumn in NWA: Black Art, Culture, and Community
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We’ve also opened early bird vendor registration, and if you’d like to volunteer, we’d love your support!
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FAYETTEVILLE
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
Halloween Harvest Saturday Vintage Market at Ozark Natural Foods Oct 26th
Fall Carnival at St. James Missionary Baptist Church Oct 26th learn more
Crimson Vibes Sunday, October 27 tickets
Flashback Frights II with Dirtbag Vintage Oct 27th at 7pm learn more
The BAS and Friends Tailgates are free to attend.
Registration required for unlimited food and drinks. learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
The Arkansas Country Blues and String Band Festival is taking over Springdale October 25-27 learn more
THE MUSIC DEPOT Jokes on us Comedy Night Oct 25th learn more
504 Shakedown at The Music Depot Oct. 25th tickets
Fuze Fall Masquerade Oct 26th Artisan Woodfire Kitchen learn more
Halloween Party at The Music Depot Nov 1st.
Karaoke and Vibes with Four The Culture Nov. 9th at The Music Depot tickets
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
Free show with Branjae live at the Momentary! Oct 25th learn more
Saturdays with Mimosas at A Sister’s Love Boutique learn more
🎃✨ BOO-TIQUE BASH is here! ✨🎃
Join us for a spooktacular night of shopping, sipping, and fun on October 26th, 7:00-11:00 PM! learn more
Painting with a Purpose-Brand New Mercies Oct. 27 3:30pm-5:30pm sign up
THREE SACRED SOULS | LIVE FOR YOU TOUR OCT 27, 7 PM
This weekend, close out the 2024 Live on the Green concert season with the smooth sounds of Thee Sacred Souls. Known for their sweet 60s soul and gritty 70s R&B vibes, this San Diego-based trio brings the perfect blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair to the heart of downtown Bentonville.
Get $30 tickets by using Promo Code JAZZYJAE30 tickets
Exciting news coming soon! Get ready for an exclusive High Tea at Serenity's Barn on October 27th at 3 PM—invite only! Stay tuned for more details on this elegant affair in Siloam Springs! serenitysbarn.com (479) 361-0558
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
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®️ Phi Alpha Omega Chapter, & the Tea Rose Foundation of Northwest Arkansas are excited to host our 25th Annual Celebrity Waiter Gala on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7 pm at the Rogers Convention Center learn more
Join us for our Shutter Stars Photography Workshops on November 9th! Whether you're in 3rd-6th or 7th-12th grade, come explore the world of photography, learn essential skills, and express your creativity! learn more
Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar
DATE: Thursday, Nov. 21, 7pm
LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
JUST ANNOUNCED! Rodney Perry is the next hilarious comedian coming to The Comedy Zone on Nov. 21! 🙌 You may recognize the funny man from Madea's Big Happy Family, The Monique Show or his weekly radio show Rodney Perry Live. Don't miss out on seeing him right here in Fayetteville tickets
An Evening with Hannibal Buress at JJ's Live Saturday, December 7th!
Don't miss comedian Hannibal Buress from TAG, BROAD CITY, DADDY'S HOME, and many more! This is a seated show and tickets will go on sale TOMORROW, October 24th! Grab yours here: tickets
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Walk, Jog, Run Every Sunday at 2:00pm learn 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
Join us at McClure Fitness on Wednesdays at 6PM!
FREEEE CLASS FRIDAY is here! learn more
Flow for free at 5:30 am, 12 pm, and 4:30 pm Friday, October 25th at both locations! Simply show up and flow. Watch our story or check MINDBODY for space availability.
Straightright Fitness It's FREE every Saturday morning! Register
The Vibe Dance Classes learn more
Business Resource Corner
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
Now enrolling for our BIPOC Group! Community support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Wednesdays 5-6:30pm Therapy group for young adults (18-35) who desire a safe and supportive space to share, process, and connect with community.
Led by Allen Rockett, LAC & Gabby Villalpando learn more
New Wellness Center in Bentonville!
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
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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!
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