September Spotlight: Special Edition Coffee, Local Events, and Special Offers!
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Expo Sponsorships Now Open!
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! This is a great opportunity to connect with a diverse and engaged audience while supporting local Black businesses. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
We’ve also opened early bird vendor registration, and if you’d like to volunteer, we’d love your support!
Click the links below to learn more:
Black Owned NWA and Onyx Coffee Lab are excited to announce their collaboration for a special edition coffee available exclusively for the month of September. This unique blend celebrates the vibrant culture and community of Northwest Arkansas and features exclusive packaging showcasing the artwork of local artist Joëlle Storet. With every pack of coffee sold, a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Black Owned Business Expo, scheduled for February 22, 2025, in celebration of Black History Month. Coffee is for sale at all Northwest Arkansas Onyx Locations
FAYETTEVILLE
RAISIN IN THE SUN tickets
Theatre Squared August 21, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Razorback Retro Tailgate themed Second Saturday Vintage Market! Sept 14th learn more
The BAS and Friends Tailgates are free to attend.
Registration required for unlimited food and drinks. learn more
The 4th Annual HSHS Fest returns to Fayetteville on September 14 to amplify the best of Her Sound in our region! https://theticketing.co/e/hshsfestival
TEEHEE at T2 Jordan Williams is back for his third T2 comedy show learn more
Our Black Job Is Voting September 19th
Hilltop Hip Hop Sept 21st learn more
Enjoy music by Rodney Block Collective, The Funk Factory, The Funkanites and Tim Anthony and Friends. It's a non-stop party you will not want to miss!
https://www.flipsnack.com/.../asn-funk.../full-view.html
This September 26th we are introducing an new Event called “Unplugged” Come out, unplug, paint and enjoy a live performance from JayRaine! learn more
Music Moves Celebrated Gospel Music Month learn more
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
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Haus Of Untz September 13 @ 10:00 pm - 1:00 am tickets
Good Vibes Only presents our annual “Feel Good Friday’s” in collaboration with Her Set Her Sound! learn more
4TC FOUR The Culture Game Night Sept 14th
Dirty Barista Movie Night September 19 tickets
AKEEM KEMP September 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm tickets
Jeron Marshall September 21 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm tickets
Larry B Show Quintet September 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm tickets
Women’s CommuniTEA Saturday, September 28 · 3 - 5:30pm CDT tickets
4TCH Four The Culture Father Daughter Dance September 28th
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
PATTI LABELLE AND GLADYS KNIGHT learn more
MUSIC | MOMENTARY GREEN SEP 13, 7 PM (GATES AT 6 PM)
Düe Champ Late Night Live DJ Set FERMENTATION HALL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH 10PM-1AM+ learn more
NWA Grand Opening Alert! We’re beyond excited to announce the grand opening of A Sister’s Love Boutique, where style and sisterhood unite!
Date: Saturday, September 14th Time: 10:00am
Location: 2104 S. Walton Blvd Bentonville, AR Join us for a celebration featuring:
Exclusive Opening Day Discounts | Refreshing Drinks & Treats
Celebrate the last day of summer with an epic night of Disco and House music on Saturday, September 21 at Beatwave: The Finale! learn more
NWA Collective Presents @dj.katastrophe and @djstarflyer are bringing the energy to @theplatformnwa on 9/21 learn more
BIKE.POC, Minority Mountain Bikers, and Grit MTB Festival are joining forces for the first-ever BAM Week, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the outdoors.
Bentonville & Fayetteville, Sept 25-29 learn more
Down In The Ville Hip Hop Show Friday September 27th 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
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
Soulja Boy will be coming to Fayetteville on Friday, October 4th at JJ's Live! learn more
KANINI FEST OCT 11-13 learn more
We booked Mr. LSU, DJ Diesel AKA Shaquille O'neal the night before LSU AT Arkansas on October 19th to throw the biggest party in the STATE! tickets
Don Toliver Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 7:30pm
Walmart AMP get tickets here
Don't miss THE RETURN of BigXthaPlug to JJ's Live on October 25th with special guests Ro$ama and Yung Hood on the Take Care Tour!
Grab tickets here: https://www.prekindle.com/.../11435-bigxthaplug-fayetteville
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
Join us at McClure Fitness on Wednesdays at 6PM!
Straightright Fitness It's FREE every Saturday morning! Register
Business Resource Corner
Attention NWA Food & Farm Entrepreneurs: The Heartland Regional Food Business Center (@heartlandfoodbusiness) has over $3.7 million in grants available to support you!
🌾Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
🌾Grant Amounts: $5,000 - $50,000
🌾Project Duration: 12 months from the award date
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
Community Announcements
New Wellness Center in Bentonville!
Registration has opened up for Girls on Purpose youth Group!!
Were accepting ages 8-18!! If you’re interested this program is free of charge and has an amazing benefit for your kids.
Our mission is to inspire and empower young girls to discover their unique purpose and potential. Through education, mentorship, and a supportive community, we aim to cultivate self-confidence, foster resilience, and guide each girl on a journey of personal growth and self-acceptance. We are committed to helping every participant embrace her individuality, respect herself and others, and grow into the empowered young woman she is destined to be.
Sign up on the link below:
https://linktr.ee/prettykeisha?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b8fe22c9-c834-4e54-8f6b-9ca26323deec
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!
To learn more meet with us here
