May We Celebrate?
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FAYETTEVILLE
Hilltop Hip-Hop Open Mic Series Live at Six Twelve May 17th learn more
40 Deep Comedy Show May 17th at Levelz Lounge in Fayetteville
MJ DATE: May 20-25 LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center tickets
SILENT PARTY 90S BABIES X 2000 VIBES X TODAY'S HITS
May 30 · 10pm - May 31 · 2am CDT learn more
Zaehd LIVE at Nomads Southtown, May 31st Presented by Spidacrazy8 and DJ D Sewell learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Live Karaoke with Funk Factory at Music Depot every Friday learn more
The Movement Dance Studio Classes learn more
Funk Factory at the Railyard May 24th 8pm learn more
R&B Night Live with Anthony Ball at Music Depot May 31st 8pm-11pm learn more
Join us for a storytime with local author Whittley Parks Prayor on Saturday, June 14, at 10:00 am! She will be reading her book "Yilly & Lacie: Embracing Our Unique Magic" learn more
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
Member Preview Day | Front Row Center, The Prison Concerts, and The Machine Behind the Art | The Momentary
MAY 23, 10 AM – 8 PM learn more
BLACK ART ON DISPLAY
Dress Up, Speak Up: Regalia and Resistance learn more
21C BENTONVILLE February 2025 - January 2026
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Bedecked and bejeweled, the figures populating Dress Up, Speak Up occupy fluid space and time, evoking past and present, fact and fiction, memory and desire, to illuminate the complexity of contemporary identity. Whether clad in the stylized garb of Enlightenment-era Europe, the traditional coverings of ancient religious tradition, or the gender-bending bling of popular culture, these representations of self and other role-play in real time, reach back through history to address prevailing personal, social, and political challenges. Inspired by allegory, autobiography, art history, and fantasy, this pantheon of provocative and prophetic personages are adorned to confront, transform, and redefine cultural visibility.
Yvonne Osei, Extensions, 2018, One-channel video, color, sound, running time 1:00 minute
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Her Set Her Sound Festival June 7th learn more
Remembering the Giants of Jazz Part II June 7th 7pm-9pm learn more
Reach for the Stars Gala June 7th 7:00pm learn more
Goodie’s – 2000s Hip Hop Nite Saturday June 7, 2025 learn more
GloRilla Momentary Green JUN 13, 8 PM tickets
Steel Magnolias Auditions June 23rd learn more
Freedom Festival is back, NWA! learn more
Join us June 21, 2025 at Luther George Park in Springdale for the 5th Annual Freedom Festival to celebrate culture, unity, and freedom!
Shemekia Copeland July 26, 2025 7:15PM tickets
JUST ANNOUNCED: Eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian @ziggymarley is coming to #theMomentary with Grammy winner Burning Spear. Join us on Friday, October 3rd for a night of reggae and good vibes. Member presale starts Thursday, February 27, at 10 a.m. CT. Public tickets go on sale on Friday, February 28, at 10 a.m. CT. learn more
Kevin Gates - The Amilio Tour Tuesday October 28, 2025 learn more
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Spring Run Schedule learn more
Club DJ-Every Monday
Fitness step class: “Xtreme Hip Hop” in Bentonville, Arkansas learn more
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.
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
No matter your age or skill level, Music Moves has a summer camp for you! Young musicians can explore music through crafts and interactive lessons, while older students sharpen their skills in soul, jazz, and funk.
With two sessions for each camp, there’s a spot for every aspiring musician at the Music Depot in downtown Rogers!
Register today at www.musicmovesar.com! learn more
Attention Moms of High School Students!
Is your teen interested in accounting, finance, or business? The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) is an incredible, no-cost opportunity for them to explore these fields through a week-long residency at the University of Arkansas. Students will gain hands-on experience and network with professionals.
📅 Date: July 13-18
📍 Location: University of Arkansas
🛑 Application Deadline: April 18
✅ Apply now: www.nabainc.org/acap
Help your teen take the next step toward their future—for free!
Black-Owned NWA Social Media Highlight
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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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