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FAYETTEVILLE
U of A Black Graduate Student Association 2nd Annual Halloween Party Oct 27th
Quantae’ & The Expressions learn more
Fall Carnival at St. James
Halloween Walk In & Paint Workshop at MY-T-BY-DESIGN
Stop by the studio anytime from 3:30-6:30 PM and get your paint on! We encourage everyone to get in the spirit and wear your costume to this Halloween-themed Workshop!
Vessels of The Cosmos learn more
Teen Dad November 2nd-5th learn more
Hear it from Trey Smith, our director: "While, on its surface, Teen Dad may seem like an afro-latinx-punk-rock-Parent Trap, which is already super cool, it is so much more than that. It is witty, charming, honest, and relatable. These characters are multidimensional and broken, but redeemable. This is a piece of theatre that you can't see every day, and you certainly don't see everywhere. I could not be more excited to present this absolutely magical piece."
TROPICAL VIBES Authentic Afro/Caribbean Vibes each n' every 1st Saturday
Presented by @inversion_entertainment
Saturday Nov 4| 10p m-2am | Cover at Door
339 N West Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Al’Nicx Album Release Jubilee
Date: November 9th •Time: 8:30pm -11pm •Location: West & Watson
Scholars-At-Risk Panel Discussion Nov. 15 to Focus on Impact of War
Oct. 26, 2023 learn more
Fall Food and FUN at Culture Cafe
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
24th Annual Celebrity Waiter Fundraising Gala - October 28th
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®️ Phi Alpha Omega Chapter & The Tea Rose Foundation of Northwest Arkansas present the 24thAnnual Celebrity Waiter Fundraising Gala! This year's event will celebrate Excellence in Black Entrepreneurship and will feature Celebrity Waiters who are Black Entrepreneurs. Join us as we recognize our 2023 scholarship recipient sand raise funds to support community initiatives throughout NWA.
For more information please visit www.akapao.com
Dime Pop Up Class learn more
@themovementdancestudio.nwa
Time: 7pm | Dj: @iamdjelz | Fee: $15 | HEELS OR SHOES
AN EVENING EN ROUGE
November 3 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
GOOD NEWS & THE BLUES
November 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm & November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
BENTONVILLE
Excited to announce that CLASSIC FLOW will be the official pre-show for @wutangclan this SATURDAY @themomentary learn more
Join us at the North Courtyard for a LIVE dance cypher featuring dope dancers + graffiti art 🖼️
Come early 🎫 to witness the Four Elements of Hip-Hop 🎤
Graffiti 🖼️: @fermin_x_ Music 🎧: @djafrosia Dancers 👟: @poppinsunshine1, @why.i.a, @fermin_x_, @trishaontherocks5678 , @_tofuud
WuTang Clan @ The Momentary - October 28th
Wu-Tang Clan is bringing da ruckus to the Momentary. Live and in-person on the Momentary Green, don’t miss your chance to experience the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop group.
This concert is presented as part of the Momentary’s Live on the Green Concert Series on the Coca-Cola Stage.
For ticket and additional information, visit https://themomentary.org/calendar/wu-tang-clan/
Sugar Apple Baking Company Pop Up! learn more
Adult Workshop: Creating Foiled Letters with Leah Grant NOV 4, 1 - 4 PM
Unleash your inner artist and enjoy a laid-back night of art and fun! Led by multimedia artist Leah Grant and inspired by her exhibition Dear Friend on display in the lower lobby, you will dip your toes into the world of hot foil stamping techniques and learn how to combine writing with art to make your very own foiled letters.
Social Dance Night: An Afro-Fusion Affair
NOV 30, 6:30 PM - 12 AM tickets
Join us for a night of social dancing and culture, featuring feel-good music from local DJs, African wines and handmade items, and creative NWA-based entrepreneurs!
Miscellaneous
Club DJ-Every Monday
Dance Fitness for Everybody
Fitness step class: “Xtreme Hip Hop” in Springdale, Arkansas
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
Is My Business a Fit for Cureate Courses - Northwest Arkansas? apply here
We work with food & farm small business owners who are growing in or are looking to expand their operations to NW Arkansas from around Arkansas and surrounding counties in Oklahoma and Missouri.
For 2024, we are recruiting two cohorts simultaneously, 10-14 businesses per cohort:
• Wholesale/Retail Cohort: farmers, value-add producers, consumer packaged goods (CPG), beverages
• Hospitality Cohort: specialty bakers, caterers, restaurateurs, prepared foods
Both cohorts will be included in a capstone event on April 4, 2024 for an ECLIPSE FOOD FESTIVAL. You must be available on this date in order to be considered. This capstone event will be open to the community —an exciting sales opportunity!
City of Entrepreneurs by Venture Noire
Applications are now open for the inaugural cohort! Northwest Arkansas and Kansas City, MI early stage startups are encouraged to apply for the 8-week program.
Venture Noire’s 2023 City of Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program - Business and program development, education, and mentorship for diverse business owners!
Community Announcements
NWA MLK Council Hosts
Beloved Community Podcast listen here
We invite the community to the Beloved Community Podcast brought to you by KUAF and the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr Council. The Beloved Community Podcast is designed with community in mind, we seek to highlight individuals and organizations that strive to build Dr. King’s beloved community in the Northwest Arkansas region, the state of Arkansas and beyond.
Each month, you’ll hear from leaders in our community, working to combat poverty,
racism, and inequity and promote the ideals of the Beloved Community where injustice ceases and love prevails!
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 2024 NWA MLK Recommitment Celebration.
Nominations are due no later than Friday, November 3rd.
To submit a nomination, visit the following website: NWA MLK Salute to Greatness Awards Nomination Form
Please contact Dr. Danielle L. Williams at 479-530-5452 or nwamlk@yahoo.com
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!