Black Art and Culture in Northwest Arkansas
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FEATURED EVENT
KEHLANI CRASH WORLD TOUR with FLO & ANYCIA
Sat, Oct 12, 2024 at 8:00pm Walmart AMP tickets
Kehlani will open your eyes, open your mind, and open your heart. For as blunt as they may be about life, longing, lust, and love, their music occupies an elevated state above even the best high -- yet accessible by simply listening. Check Instagram next week for a giveaway!
Don Toliver Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 7:30pm
Walmart AMP get tickets here
FAYETTEVILLE
Essence Chiropractic is hosting our 2nd annual Wooftop Benefit and Adoption Event benefiting Big Paws of the Ozarks on 10/12 at TheatreSquared! join us for music, food, signature drinks, silent auction, and ADOPTABLE PUPS learn more
If you own property in the proposed Black Historic District in Fayetteville, join NWA Black Heritage at our clinic on October 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m learn more
True Lit: Messages from the Heart Saturday, October 12 learn more
True Lit: A Writer's Guide to Self-Publishing Monday, October 14 learn more
Nic Stone will be at FPL on Tuesday, October 15. learn more
10/17- R&B Night🎵 @westend.fayetteville (Ladies Free till 11) 18+ 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
Flashback Fridays with Dirtbag Vintage Oct 18th learn more
Homecoming Stepshow Oct 18th learn more
The BAS and Friends Tailgates are free to attend.
Registration required for unlimited food and drinks. learn more
Come enjoy good food & top level hookah while watching the game… Fried Catfish, Chicken, Smoked pork chops, Gumbo n much more…Oct 19th learn more
‘Battle of the Border’ Official Homecoming After Party @crownclubnwa (21+) 🥂learn more
Join us at Chick’N Headz on October 20th from 2 PM-5 PM for our pop-up shop, **Shop & Chew**! 🛍️🍂 learn more
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
Crimson Vibes Sunday, October 27 tickets
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Luther George Park Revival Weekend on October 11-12 learn more
THE MUSIC DEPOT DeeDee Jones Oct 12th learn more
Black Girl Picnic Oct 13th KJ Memorial Park learn more
Boo-Lucious! with Chef Sheena Oct 14th learn more
Black Girls Talk event, hosted by Ashley Carter: Art of Healing: Sip N Paint! Oct.18th learn more
THE MUSIC DEPOT SOAR Oct 18th learn more
DJ Night at the Depot Oct 18th learn more
THE MUSIC DEPOT Jokes on us Comedy Night Oct 25th learn more
Fuze Fall Masquerade Oct 26th Artisan Woodfire Kitchen learn more
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
KANINI FEST OCT 11-13 learn more
Two Friends Books Presents: Xavier’s Voice book reading by Ashley Franklin Oct 12th learn more
Eatz Beatz and Drinks Oct 12th at Danger Daves!
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
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
Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar
DATE: Thursday, Nov. 21, 7pm
LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
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!
Straightright Fitness It's FREE every Saturday morning! Register
The Vibe Dance Classes learn more
Business Resource Corner
Attention NWA Food & Farm Entrepreneurs: The Heartland Regional Food Business Center (@heartlandfoodbusiness) has over $3.7 million in grants available to support you!
🌾Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
🌾Grant Amounts: $5,000 - $50,000
🌾Project Duration: 12 months from the award date
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
2024 Candidate Forum – Benton & Washington Counties
Join the NAACP and Northwest Arkansas (AR) Chapter of The Links Incorporated, in partnership with the Unified Civic Engagement Coalition (UCEC), for a virtual Candidate Forum on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Hear from local and state candidates as they discuss their vision for Benton and Washington counties.
Moderators:
- Randy Wilburn, Founder, I am Northwest Arkansas
- Emma Willis, CEO, Impact Period LLC Register Here:
[Click to Register] https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1AWW7s2iQv67Pc1fFoXHBg
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.
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Black-Owned NWA Social Media Highlight
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