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Startups

First Ever Northwest Arkansas VC Day To Meet At Ledger In Bentonville

Startup Junkie, in partnership with Stout Street Capital, 412 Angels, Startup NWA, and other regional collaborators, will host the first-ever Northwest Arkansas-based VC Day at the Ledger in Bentonville this Wednesday, Apr 24, from 10a–6p.

• I’d Venture: ​NWA VC Day is an open event for startup founders and venture capitalists looking to network in a casual setting. The goal is to create a low-pressure environment for all participants while enabling access to the greater venture capital ecosystem.

• Let’s Work Together: The day won’t carry the pressure of a pitch event but will provide more value than a mere networking reception. Participants will share a co-working space with other founders for the day and hear from panelists on how to get enterprise-ready.

Learn more about Startup Junkie and upcoming events like this HERE.

Arts & Culture

Mount Sequoyah Hosting Two Day Music + Art Festival

This weekend, the second annual AMMPlify Fest will showcase local emerging artists during a two-day music and arts festival at Mount Sequoyah from Apr 27 – 28.

• Arts Apprenticeship: AMMPlify, standing for the Arts & Music Mentorship Program and Festival, has involved three mentors in media, music, and art, guiding participants through a series of curated events leading up to this festival-style event on the mountain.

• Mountain Party: Inspired by the theme Rite of Spring, first the darkness and then the light, day one features sludge, doom, and emo bands on Apr 27, followed by an art sale on Apr 28, featuring professional visual artists from the region.

The event is completely free. Find the weekend schedule and music lineup HERE.

Sponsored by Groundwork

Shape The Future Of Affordable Housing In NWA With Groundwork

Groundwork is creating vibrant, mixed-income communities in Northwest Arkansas by expanding housing options for working families near vital hubs of employment, commerce, and culture — like the current Big Emma project in Downtown Springdale.

• Stay Informed: Groundwork offers learning opportunities, including 1) a list of reports and resources focused on NWA, 2) a glossary of housing terms and their meanings, and 3) the FutureIsNow speaker series featuring local and national experts sharing solutions for attainable housing. 

• Get Involved: Together, we can help shape the future of housing attainability in Northwest Arkansas. Engaged citizens can join the Future Shaper volunteer coalition, developers can collaborate to eliminate housing barriers and create positive change, and funders can contribute to a regional housing fund and support innovative models to increase the workforce housing supply.

Find your role within Groundwork’s mission HERE. 

Events

Color Your Weekend During The Holi Festival At The Momentary

Shake off the winter cold and celebrate the start of spring during the Holi Festival this Saturday, Apr 27, from 11a–3p at the Momentary in Bentonville.

• Family Fun: Hosted by the Indian Cultural Association of NWA, the celebration will feature traditional Indian food, music, dancing, creative art kits, and fun for the entire family while learning about unique cultures in our area.

• Colors of Spring: Celebrating the vibrancy of life, a fun element of Holi is the throwing of brightly colored pigment powder, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and be ready to join the fun!

The event is free to drop by anytime between 11–3p. Find more details HERE.

Events

Eureka Springs Roaring With The Sound Of Chainsaws

The Carving in the Ozarks Festival is back, bringing a weekend of creativity, community, and great vibes to Eureka Springs from Apr 26–27.

• Good Work, Woodwork: In its 19th year, the Carving in the Ozarks Festival gathers talented carvers from all over the country for a fun weekend. A live auction on Saturday at 4p will raise funds for local nonprofits like the Eureka Springs High School Skills Lab and Full Faith Ministries Food Panty in Holiday Island.

• Carving It Up: Watch live demonstrations as 20 master chainsaw carvers transform ordinary logs into extraordinary works of art, including bears, eagles, sasquatches, and more!

Find more info about Carving in the Ozarks HERE.

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In other news…

• 💼 Yo Pros Unite: Connect with like-minded individuals, refine personal and professional skills, and engage with philanthropic organizations during the 7th annual Northwest Arkansas Young Professionals Summit, returning to Downtown Bentonville's Record this Friday, Apr 26, 2024. Reserve your spot today!*

• 🏌️‍♂️Hole In One: The Benton County Sheriff's Cup Cocktail Event and Golf Tournament by L.E.A.P. NWA is Jun 2–3. Who will you add to your 4-person scramble team?*

• 🆕 New Twist On Old Tale: TheatreSquared’s latest production, Fat Ham, is Hamlet smothered in comedy. Set at an uproarious Southern family cookout, this play of love and loss won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Audiences and critics rave, “Fat Ham is a hoot.” See for yourself now–May 12.*

• ⛈️ Rain Check: Downtown Springdale’s Spring Art Walk, originally planned for this weekend, Apr 25-27, has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast. Sorry folks, you’ll have to wait until Sep 12-14 for the Fall Art Walk.

• 🏙️ My Hometown: Eureka Springs, Rogers, and Fayetteville landed spots on Money's 2024 list of the 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

• 🏀 Baller: Springdale High School graduate Marquesha Davis was drafted into the WNBA last week to play as a guard for the New York Liberty.

• 🎺 Jazzy Vibes: Called one of the most brilliant contemporary jazz artists on the scene today, the inspiring singer-songwriter and trombonist Aubrey Logan will perform at Walton Arts Center this Saturday, Apr 27, at 7:30p.

• 🍽️ WalFoodies: Check out Walmart’s latest Unboxing video, sharing all the food and refreshment options to expect at the new Home Office — expected to open in 2025.

• 🛵 Scoot Over: According to Yelp, Scooter’s Coffee is the fastest-growing brand in Arkansas. Can you guess the other top five?

• 📅 NWA Calendar: Stay up to date with events mentioned in the newsletter, or post your own upcoming events on our Events Calendar!

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