Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
and many more fun events for the culture in the region!
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FEATURED EVENTS
AIN’T TOO PROUD: The Life & Times of The Temptations
Jan. 22-23, 2025 | Walton Arts Center
Five Guys. One Dream. And a Sound That Would Make Music History.
Follow The Temptations’ extraordinary rise from Detroit’s streets to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in this electrifying Broadway musical. Featuring 42 Top Ten Hits (with 14 reaching #1), this story of brotherhood, loyalty, and perseverance is set to iconic songs like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”
Don’t miss this thrilling performance during its NWA stop!
Tickets available now: https://waltonartscenter.org/tickets/series/night-out-series/aint-too-proud-the-life-and-times-of-the-temptations/
Vendor Registration Now Open! February Black Owned Business Expo
Get your brand in front of over 20,000 community members through our social media, newsletter, email list, and event attendees by sponsoring the 2025 Black Owned Business Expo!
Registration here
CELEBRATE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We're elated to be partnered with @crystalbridgesmuseum for the second year of The Beloved Community Festival on Friday, January 17th. learn more
Join us on January 18th for the 2025 NWA Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Project in partnership with @nwa_alphas and @nwamlk. learn more
The 29th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Council Recommitment Weekend Celebration is coming! Featuring the renowned Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, as our very special guest for our 29th Recommitment Celebration @Fayeteville Public Library Event center on Saturday, January 18th. learn more
2025 MLK Memorial Celebration Please join us on Sunday, January 19th as we celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! learn more
Join Us for the We Are One MLK Day of Service! Jan 20th learn more
Service Opportunities:
📍 NWA Food Bank Distribution Center
📍 Squire Jehagen Outreach Center (Fayetteville)
📍 The Potter’s House Thrift Store (Springdale)
🔗 Scan a QR Code to Register for Your Project! (QR codes are on the graphic)
The 2025 MLK Day Parade and Celebration Springdale January 20th Luther George Grove St Park Springdale AR 2:30PM learn more
MLK Day Celebration at Crystal Bridges Jan 20th 1-4pm learn more
Is It Too Late? NWACC Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture Jan. 23, 2025 from 12-1:15 pm White Auditorium, NWACC Bentonville campus learn more
FAYETTEVILLE
Come out and celebrate 105 years of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated with Pi Chi Zeta Graduate Chapter and the Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood Institute. Jan 18th Fayetteville Public Library learn more
Let’s Smash! January 20 · 4 - 7pm CST NWA Smash Lab
1882 N Pluto Drive Fayetteville, AR 72703 register here
Primary Trust learn more
January 22, 2025 - February 23, 2025 Theatre Squared
Film Screening – "The Big Payback" Thursday, January 23 6:00pm - 7:30pm Fayetteville Public Library Meeting: The Willard & Pat Walker Community Room learn more
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The Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents “They Are Like Us”: a youth program Jan 25th learn more
Arts Live Theatre auditions for The Bake Off! A new script by Natosha Devon! Auditions Saturday, January 25, 1-4PM for actor ages 10-18!
Audition Info: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6789438/the-bake-off-audition-form
January Book Club Pick: Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington Jan 26th
Syncopated Ladies learn more
DATE: Sunday, Jan. 26, 4pm LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
Developing Voice in Your Writing with Visiting Artist Robin Bruce Monday, January 27 6:00pm - 7:15pm Fayetteville Public Library Meeting: Ann Henry Board Room learn more
René Marie learn more
DATE: Friday, Jan. 31, 7:30pm LOCATION: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Funk Factory LIVE at the Music Depot! Every Friday! tickets
Giving Birth In American: Arkansas
Please join us on January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register here to secure your spot! https://www.eventbrite.com/.../maternal-health-awareness...
5 Star Friday Jan 24th 2025 10:00 PM
The Music Depot 206 W Walnut Rogers, AR 72756 learn more
Sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®️, you are cordially invited to join the Phi Alpha Omega Chapter for our 117th Founders' Day Celebration: Honoring our Founders, Enriching our Sisterhood, Empowering our Communities. learn more
The Miss Blue Revue Scholarship Pageant is here! Don’t miss the Open House on January 25th to learn more and get involved. learn more
A Pretty Pink Mixer: Celebrating 117 Years of Sisterhood & Service!
Saturday, January 25, 2025| 7:00 PM| Aloft Hotel, Rogers, AR learn more
2 The Max Academy Spring/Summer 2025 Basketball Tryouts!
Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Join us for 2 The Max Academy Basketball Tryouts as we gear up for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 season!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
📍 Location: Springdale Rec Center, 1906 Cambridge St, Springdale, AR 72762
💵 Tryout Fee: $15 (paid upon Registration)
https://tothemaxacademy.sportngin.com/register/form/618617184
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
Tequila Friday at Crown Northwest Bar and Grill Jan 17th learn more
Join me at Hardwater Bar in Bentonville for a night of celebration, networking, and giving back! Hardwater Bar is generously donating 10% of all proceeds from the night to support this mission of empowering young minds through the art of photography. learn more
Get Up Get Out New year, new routes! Our January schedule is here 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
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The Comedy Zone: Tacarra Williams learn more
DATE: Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
Bentonville Valentine Minis
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
TNA Mobile Notary and Apostille Services, 2106 Southeast 14th Street, Suite 3
Faith + Vision Board Party Feb 8th learn more
You’re Invited to the 2nd Edition of Black, Blessed, and Beautiful! Register Here
Date: February 23rd
Time: 3:30 - 5:30p
Location: Yoga Story, Downtown Bentonville
Presented by: SoulFlow NWA
COMING NEXT MONTH!
Join us as we honor Black History Month with a special Storytime event! learn more
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Membership Informational Feb 1st 1:00pm
Chicken, Waffles, and God! Prayer Board Party 2025 Feb1st Music Depot learn more
Join us for the Rhoer Round-Up to learn more about the Rhoer Club on February 2nd, 2025 at the Springdale Public Library from 2:00 to 3:00 PM!
Takeover Academy basketball tryouts for Spring & Summer 2025 February 2nd
Fayetteville Christian School 2006 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
$10 to attend tryout Register here: https://forms.gle/Cc7quheBF7uFXo229
February 7th, Quintina Arnett-Pewitte will be teaching moms and their daughters how to care for and style their hair between salon visits.
Space is limited! Use this link to register: https://linktr.ee/interform.art...
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Walk, Jog, Run Every Sunday at 2:00pm learn more
Join us every Sunday evening for SIX TWELVE DANCE NIGHT. Tonight take part in a WEST COAST SWING dance lesson from 6:15-7pm hosted by KEKE & PHUON
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.
Beginners Workshop learn more
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
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
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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