Juneteenth Joy: NWA's Black Events in June
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Black Owned Business Expo
Vendor Registration is open | Expo is August 31st 11:00am-4:00pm
FAYETTEVILLE
Join us at the Fayetteville Public Library on June 15th from 2 to 4:30 p.m. for a powerful Black Oral History Digital and Art Exhibit. learn more
ARKANSAS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2024: Edi Ya & Diamond's Grove
Ovations+ in Bentonville June 15, 2024 2:00PM tickets
ARKANSAS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2024: Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem
The Medium in Springdale June 16, 2024 2:00PM tickets
The City of Fayetteville will commemorate the completion of a new mural, titled "Remembrance," on Nelson Hackett Blvd. with an event outside the Yvonne Richardson Community Center at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 17. Afterward, attendees are invited to walk to the newly installed mural by artist Joëlle Storet.
Learn more: https://cvcpl.us/WSmQmP8
Let’s Talk NWA Juneteenth Celebration learn more
Please join us on Juneteenth 2024 for a day of service and strength. Visit NWABlackHeritage.org and write community@nwaheritage.org for more information
Yoga In The Park! There will be music, refreshments, and giveaways. learn more
June 22nd: Juneteenth Celebration Flow w/ @itsjessummersett learn more
JUNE 22ND! CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH & PRIDE WITH US #NWARKANSAS @ozarknaturalfoods ! Join us, Saturday, June 22nd from 10am - 4pm learn more
Join the Undisciplined Podcast hosts, Dr. Caree Banton and Dr. Karynecia Conner for an interview with Arkansas International Writer-at-Risk, Uchenna Awoke for a discussion of his latest novel, "The Liquid Eye of a Moon". This interview will be a live recording for the KUAF podcast, Undisciplined. learn more
Hush On The Hill Silent Party learn more
Her Set Her Sound booked the Queen Diva Big Freedia to headline at @nwaequality NWA Pride this month on June 29 learn more
The FreeQueency awaits after NWA Pride on June 29 @westendfay learn more
Black Music Month Celebration 2024: Let's Go Country! registration
Sunday, June 30 · 2 - 5pm CDT Fayetteville Public Library
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Join us on Friday, June 14 at Fairlane Station in Springdale, AR, for BNDLSS (pronounced Boundless), an electrifying event dedicated to celebrating the monumental contributions of Black artists to electronic music! learn more
Freedom Festival learn more
INTERFORM is thrilled to partner with Music Moves, the University of Arkansas, and the Community Cohesion Project for the next Annual Juneteenth Festival! 🎉 Join us on June 15th at 5 PM at Turnbow Park in downtown Springdale for a special fashion show featuring designer Chavon Shree and INTERFORM LEARN students. No tickets are required. We hope to see everyone there! learn more
Open to all Northwest Arkansas Students! learn more
The Victory Theater: Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers tickets
A NIGHT OF JAZZ WITH MICHAEL FIELDS June 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm tickets
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
2024 BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL tickets
The 2024 Bentonville Film Festival will kick off with premiere screenings of each film starting, Tuesday, June 11th through Sunday, June 16 with the Opening Night Party: Cinematic Cheers: A Toast to 10 Years, on Monday June 10 (passholders only) This year, we’re getting started a little earlier, screenings will begin around noon on June 11. So if you’re coming from out of state, consider traveling on Monday so you don’t miss any of our opening day.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival After Party tickets
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
Tickled Pink! AKA Comedy Night
Sunday, August 25 tickets
A RAISIN IN THE SUN tickets
Theatre Squared August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
JUST ANNOUNCED: Lalah Hathaway at JJ's Live on 08/27 tickets
TLC & SHAGGY learn more
MUSIC | MOMENTARY GREEN SEP 6, 8 PM (GATES AT 7 PM)
GARY CLARK JR. learn more
MUSIC | MOMENTARY GREEN SEP 7, 8 PM (GATES AT 6 PM)
PATTI LABELLE AND GLADYS KNIGHT learn more
MUSIC | MOMENTARY GREEN SEP 13, 7 PM (GATES AT 6 PM)
JUST ANNOUNCED: 101.5 The Vibe Presents Turnt Up Tour at JJ’s Live on Friday, September 27th featuring Ying Yang Twins, Paul Wall, and Petey Pablo! learn more
Classes| Recurring Events | and 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
Beginner’s friendly class on Saturdays at 9AM.
FB: Xtreme Hip-Hop with Otara | IG: xtremehiphopwith.otara
Business Resource Corner
Networking Happy Hour at The Botanical registration
Tuesday, June 18 · 5:30 - 7:30pm CDT Botanical at 8th & A
Community Announcements
It’s time to Snack With A Purpose! The Upsilon Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is hosting a virtual fundraiser for our scholarship foundation!
50% of each purchase benefits this fundraiser.
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Currently seeking/recruiting new musicians in the NWA Area! If interested & eager fill this out & come on to the tryout
#DiamondEmpireBand
https://forms.gle/cniT2MLyRnb73mT88
Black-Owned NWA Shoppable Directory
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Black-Owned NWA Social Media Highlight
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