Halloween Events Are Here!
Black-Owned NWA
Fayetteville
"Detroit 67", by MacArthur
Friday, October 28th
TheatreSquared is excited to invite members of the Divine Nine to see incredible live theatre on October 28th for the phenomenal Motown-infused play about the Detroit riots, Detroit '67. This is a very relatable play that will resonate with the Black community. We will also invite the fraternities and sororities to take a picture on stage after the show, so come dressed in your colors and letters!
Call our box office (479) 777-7747 to book your tickets and use promo code=divine9
Patron guidance:
This powerful, tuneful, and often funny drama about a family caught in an explosive moment in American history contains adult language and themes that make it most appropriate for patrons 13 years and older.
Vonshai's Custom Apparel & More
Soft Opening
Saturday, October 22nd 6:00pm
Hump Day Harvest
Local Farm fresh Fruits and veggies and art
Wednesday, October 26th
Thursday Night Thriller
Popcorn and Hocus Pocus 2
Thursday, October 27th- 6:30pm
Dirtbag Vintage and Thrift Shop
Saturday, October 29th-1:00pm-5:00pm
Artventures and My-T-By Design
Saturday, October 29th-6:00pm-8:00pm
St James MBC Hosts Fall Festival
St. James family and friends, mark your calendars for October 29th from 6 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
The Emerging Generation is hosting our annual Fall Festival right here on our church campus.
Rogers & Springdale
23rd Annual Celebrity Waiter Fundraising Gala
Saturday, October 22nd
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Alpha Omega Chapter & The Tea Rose Foundation of NWA present the 23rd Annual Celebrity Waiter Fundraising Gala!
This year’s event will honor visionaries Dr. Margaret Clark and Dr. John L Colbert. It will also feature Celebrity Waiters who are “Difference Makers” in the Northwest Arkansas Community. Join us as we celebrate the return of this in-person event, with Grammy Award-Nominated singer and producer Johnny Gill! For more information please visit akapao.com
Roll Bounce with the Nupes!
Roller City Skating Rink
Saturday, October 29th-9:30-Midnight
Miscellaneous
Every Monday
Join Melanie @melbellgaz for Yoga Flow Monday evenings at 7pm @ Conley Fitness!
Every Wednesday & Saturday
Be sure to join @_iamdjrat at Conley Fitness for Club DJ Hip-Hop Fitness! Every Wednesday at 6pm and every other Saturday at 10am.
$10 Guest Fee Free for Conley Fitness Members
Every Thursday
Yin Yoga for Social Justice is perfect for people like us yearning for calm in a world of chaos. Try out Day by Day Yoga Studio every Thursday with instructor Shakira Eakins from 9 to 10am. She also leads a gentle flow from 6 to 7pm every Thursday as well!
Did you know every Thursday at Starlight Skatium is Adult Skate Night? With DJ Mixx Tenn on the 1's and 2's you can get your rollbounce on from 8pm to 11pm.
Business Resource Corner
Building a Brand for your Business
Start Up Junkie
Wednesday,October 26th-12:00pm
In this Lunch and Learn, we'll explore what true branding is and how it can have a huge impact on the success of your business.
Location: 1 East Center Street Room 270, Fayetteville, AR 72701
For The Community
Call For Nominations ~ NWA MLK Council “Salute to Greatness” Awards – Due October 31st
Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Council
The Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Council is accepting nominations for the “Salute to Greatness” Awards. The awards are given to individuals and an organization in the Northwest Arkansas community that exemplifies excellence in leadership and has a demonstrated commitment to social responsibility in the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The award categories are as follows:
Dr. John L Colbert Lifetime Achievement Award: In recognition of an individual who has attained merit while enhancing the advancement of his/her community.
Ernestine White-Gibson Individual Achievement Award: This award is given to an individual who has given to his/her community through service, leadership, and commitment.
Rodney Momon Youth Award: In recognition of a youth or young adult who has exemplified strong character, leadership, and service to the community.
Rev. J.A. Hawkins Posthumous Award: In recognition of a person whose life and service had a positive impact on the community.
Organization of Year Award: In recognition of a corporation or organization that has donated time, effort, and financial assistance to the upgrading of the community.
You may nominate an individual for more than one award.
The awards will be presented at the 2023 NWA MLK Recommitment Celebration.
Nominations are due no later than Monday, October 31, 2022
To submit a nomination, visit the following website: NWA MLK Salute to Greatness Awards Nomination Form
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. If you are a local Black Owned Business and don’t have an invite from us, email "Pebble" to BlackOwnedNWA@gmail.com and we'll get you signed up!
In the meantime, check out these awesome businesses that have already signed up!
https://shopwithpebble.com/community/black-owned-nwa
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 received your information!