Winter Glow: Black-Led Celebrations and Events Around Town
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FAYETTEVILLE
Christmas Drive-in Movie at Dirtbag vintage featuring the movie: Elf! learn more
Candle Light Service at The Restoration Place NWA Dec 22nd 10:30am 745 E Joyce Blvd, Ste 205 Fayetteville, AR 72703 learn more
Silver Ball Tuesday, 12/31, join us in Fayetteville for an epic party at @jjslivear!
Friday January 3rd meet us at Crown Club for the Great Gatsby event!! learn more
Come out and celebrate 105 years of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated with Pi Chi Zeta Graduate Chapter and the Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood Institute. Jan 18th Fayetteville Public Library learn more
The 29th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Council Recommitment Weekend Celebration is coming! Featuring the renowned Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, as our very special guest for our 29th Recommitment Celebration @Fayeteville Public Library Event center on Saturday, January 18th. learn more
The Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents “They Are Like Us”: a youth program Jan 25th learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Jokes on us Comedy Night Dec 20th 2024 8:00 PM THE MUSIC DEPOT learn more
Throwback "KISSmas" Party Dec 21st 2024 7:00 PM THE MUSIC DEPOT learn more
Chapel of Praise Christmas Service Dec 25th learn more
Funk Factory LIVE at the Music Depot! Every Friday!
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
Saturday Dec 21st Jingle Mingle, the official soft opening for Crown Northwest Bar & Grill Doors open at 9:00pm learn more
We're elated to be partnered with @crystalbridgesmuseum for the second year of The Beloved Community Festival on Friday, January 17th. learn more
Bar Kapu Tuesdays and Fridays from 6-9pm with DJ Hartthrob! learn more
Saturdays with Mimosas at A Sister’s Love Boutique 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
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Primary Trust learn more
January 22, 2025 - February 23, 2025
Theatre Squared
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations learn more
DATE: Jan. 22-23
LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
Syncopated Ladies learn more
DATE: Sunday, Jan. 26, 4pm
LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
René Marie learn more
DATE: Friday, Jan. 31, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Walk, Jog, Run Every Sunday at 2:00pm learn more
Join us every Sunday evening for SIX TWELVE DANCE NIGHT. Tonight take part in a WEST COAST SWING dance lesson from 6:15-7pm hosted by KEKE & PHUON
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!
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
Community Announcements
ARKANSAS CREATIVES OF COLOR SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE 2025 MICHEAUX AWARD!
All levels of projects considered! 2025 Micheaux Award application deadline is December 31st. learn more
Now enrolling for our BIPOC Group! Community support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Wednesdays 5-6:30pm Therapy group for young adults (18-35) who desire a safe and supportive space to share, process, and connect with community.
Led by Allen Rockett, LAC & Gabby Villalpando learn more
Hattie’s Heart is partnering with the Yvonne Richardson Community Center, Essence Chiropractic and House of Styles Salon to gather donations for a Winter Drive.
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.
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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!
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