Black Alumni Weekend is Here!
And so many other events
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FAYETTEVILLE
Kick Off Black Alumni Weekend at Levelz April 24th at 6pm learn more
The Cardinal & Black Golf Invitational! learn more
Presented by the Arkansas Alumni Association Black Alumni Society & Iota Tau Alumni of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Stonebridge Meadows Golf Course | 3495 Goff Farm Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Black Alumni Society Annual Meeting learn more
Friday, April 25, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House
491 N Razorback Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Black Ice: All Black Day Party April 25th 4pm-8pm Z Bar
LEGACY & VIBES Friday, April 25 | 7 PM
Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House
Register now at: arkansasalumni.org/25bas-sa
Fish Fry and Cookout April 25th 8pm
TECH N9NE IS BACK! The Kansas City rap legend Tech N9ne returns to JJ’s Live on April 25th for another high-energy, mind-blowing show! learn more
The Reunion on the Hill vol. 5 Friday, April 25th learn more
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated 50th Chapter Anniversary Celebration
April 25th-27th
Celebrate Black Alumni Weekend April 25th-27th learn more
Welcome Back to The Hill Private Affair April 26th learn more
Cardinal & Black Excellence: The BAS Awards Soirée
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 7PM–9PM Arkansas Union – Verizon Ballroom
435 Garland Ave, Fayetteville, AR $100 per person
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BAS After Dark April 26th 10pm tickets
SMOKE & SOUL BAS Cookout on Saturday, April 26, from 11AM–2PM at Razorback Gardens $40 per person | À la carte registration available
Register at: arkansasalumni.org/25bas-sa
Equality Now 5k, Fun Run and Health Fair Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Park, Lake Fayetteville Dam, AR learn more
Faith and Fellowship April 27th 8:30am tickets
University of Arkansas Inspirational Choral Presents: Perfect Peace
April 30th 7:30 pm learn more
Tropical Vibes May 3rd West End Rooftop learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Plant Swap and Sale at Bauhaus Biergarten April 26th learn more
Brunch’d NWA featuring Chef Boston April 27th 10am at Music Depot learn more
The Movement Dance Studio Classes learn more
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
Kidz N Cameras "Emotions in Nature & Wildlife" Photography Contest Award Ceremony! Friday, April 25, 2025 Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum – Great Hall
Reserve your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emotions-in-nature-wildlife-a-photography-contest-award-ceremony-tickets-1307106995209
Home Sweet Home Festival Saturday, April 26th learn more
https://stubs.net/event/6738/home-sweet-home-festival-april-24-26-2025
BLACK ART ON DISPLAY
Dress Up, Speak Up: Regalia and Resistance learn more
21C BENTONVILLE February 2025 - January 2026
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Bedecked and bejeweled, the figures populating Dress Up, Speak Up occupy fluid space and time, evoking past and present, fact and fiction, memory and desire, to illuminate the complexity of contemporary identity. Whether clad in the stylized garb of Enlightenment-era Europe, the traditional coverings of ancient religious tradition, or the gender-bending bling of popular culture, these representations of self and other role-play in real time, reach back through history to address prevailing personal, social, and political challenges. Inspired by allegory, autobiography, art history, and fantasy, this pantheon of provocative and prophetic personages are adorned to confront, transform, and redefine cultural visibility.
Yvonne Osei, Extensions, 2018, One-channel video, color, sound, running time 1:00 minute
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
A Soulful Gospel Scholarship Brunch "Celebrating the Excellence Within"
Saturday, May 3
Thaden School (Great Hall) 800 Southeast C Street Bentonville, AR 72712 learn more
GloRilla Momentary Green JUN 13, 8 PM tickets
JUST ANNOUNCED: Eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian @ziggymarley is coming to #theMomentary with Grammy winner Burning Spear. Join us on Friday, October 3rd for a night of reggae and good vibes. Member presale starts Thursday, February 27, at 10 a.m. CT. Public tickets go on sale on Friday, February 28, at 10 a.m. CT. learn more
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Spring Run Schedule learn more
Club DJ-Every Monday
Fitness step class: “Xtreme Hip Hop” in Bentonville, Arkansas learn more
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
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
Startup Junkie is excited to launch a brand-new monthly networking series in 2025, highlighting Fayetteville’s vibrant business community! Each month, we’ll spotlight one of the city’s best breweries, bars, eateries, or local businesses, offering a fresh atmosphere and the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.
Community Announcements
No matter your age or skill level, Music Moves has a summer camp for you! Young musicians can explore music through crafts and interactive lessons, while older students sharpen their skills in soul, jazz, and funk.
With two sessions for each camp, there’s a spot for every aspiring musician at the Music Depot in downtown Rogers!
Register today at www.musicmovesar.com! learn more
Attention Moms of High School Students!
Is your teen interested in accounting, finance, or business? The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) is an incredible, no-cost opportunity for them to explore these fields through a week-long residency at the University of Arkansas. Students will gain hands-on experience and network with professionals.
📅 Date: July 13-18
📍 Location: University of Arkansas
🛑 Application Deadline: April 18
✅ Apply now: www.nabainc.org/acap
Help your teen take the next step toward their future—for free!
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!
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