May Momentum: Celebrating Black Excellence in NWA
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FAYETTEVILLE
May 18th we are celebrating the Mamas! learn more
Come party with us SATURDAY at @likewise.community in downtown Fayetteville! learn more
Rooftop Sunday Day Party Brunch learn more
Chefs in the Garden May 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Botanical Garden of the Ozarks tickets
Live Paint Party with MY-T-BY-DESIGN learn more
The Return of House Party Vol. 1 learn more
Canopy NWA Presents Canopy Kids Art Show: Celebrating Identity Through Art
Refugee students in NWA will showcase their art on May 29th. Join us to support these talented individuals from Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, and Sudan, and help them feel welcomed by the African American community. www.canopynwa.org/youthservices
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
New venue - some new songs - and some old favorites! learn more
Saturday Night Vibes with The Vibes 101.5 learn more
21 Savage American Dream Tour with J.I.D., Nardo Wick & 21 Lil Harold
Sat, May 18, 2024 at 7:00pm Walmart AMP tickets
Northwest Arkansas Soul Festival learn more
Welcome to Ladies Night - Cigar 101 Class at Black Crown Social! register
Shaun Munday at Boars Nest learn more
Board Development and Governance workshop. It’s a YOLO + GetSmART! Lunch & Learn on May 22, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We’re gathering at The Medium. learn more
Art Girl Shay Live Painting Pop Up learn more
@Fayettevillefunkfactory will return on Saturday, May 25 for an evening of your favorite dance songs learn more
BENTONVILLE & GENTRY
FRESHGRASS | BENTONVILLE tickets
MAY 17-18, 2024 @ THE MOMENTARY
Yoga with Kandice
REGGAE RISING is back at The Beach learn more
Tower Bar Sessions May 30th. Don’t miss this perfect evening of music and mixology as DJ Oplex sets the mood with hip-hop soul beats. learn more
Free, no tickets required. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 p.m.
Lady Sings The Blues will be Northwest Arkansas' most anticipated soiree of the summer featuring: exclusive wine tasting curated by Guess Who? and live musical stylings by OmaleyB.
Location: Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W Central Ave, Bentonville, AR
Date: Friday, May 31st
Time: 6-10 PM
Visit: LadySingsTheBlues2024.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets.
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
Freedom Festival learn more
3rd Annual Juneteenth Sneaker Ball tickets
Please join us on Juneteenth 2024 for a day of service and strength. Visit NWABlackHeritage.org and write community@nwaheritage.org for more information
Let’s Talk NWA Juneteenth Celebration learn more
Open to all Northwest Arkansas Students! learn more
Jon B. & Tweet tickets
6/22/2024 7:30 PM Victory Theater, Rogers, AR
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
Every Thursday
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 roll bounce on from 8pm to 11pm.
Business Resource Corner
A loan of $15,000 helps a repeat Kiva borrower and woman-owned multicultural hair business expand! learn more
A loan of $20,000 helps an immigrant businessman provide for his family and serve his community through exceptional service. learn more
Community Announcements
Grow with Google! learn more
Helping Your Teen Navigate Social Media 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!