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Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:

• 🕺 Gotta Dance: The Momentary welcomes Staycee Pearl Dance Project & Soy Sos to the RØDE House this weekend, Feb 16-18, for three moving performances of CIRCLES: going in — get FREE tickets with promo code DANCE.

• 🏒 Like A Pig On Ice: Catch one of the last home meets of the season as the Razorback Hockey Club hosts Drury at The Jones Center this Friday, Feb 16, at 7:30p.

• 🪄 Unlock The Magic: Interactive theater company Cahoots from Belfast, Northern Ireland, will perform The University of Wonder & Imagination during the next FamJam at The Jones Center this Saturday, Feb 17, at 2p.

• 🌱 The Sower: Join Tri Cycle Farms for the annual Fayetteville Seed Exchange at the Fayetteville Public Library this Saturday, Feb 17, from 2-5p. Meet local food partners and swap seeds for the upcoming growing season!

• 🧈 Butter Me Up: The new Butter•Scotch Bakery & Bar on Central Ave in Bentonville will host its soft opening this Saturday, Feb 17, starting at 12p.

• 🛫 Hoppin’ In The Hangar: Boogie down to the Arkansas Air & Military Museum at Fayetteville’s Drake Field for a Sweetheart Swing Dance, featuring dance lessons and a light dinner this Saturday, Feb 17, at 6p.

• 🛋️ There For You: Put your 90s-00s knowledge to the test with a triple header Friends Trivia Triple Header at Smokin’ Oak Wood Fired Pizza & Taproom this Saturday, Feb 17, with options to play at 1p, 4p, or 8p.

• 🍽️ Glass Where? The Rogers Historical Museum will open its newest exhibit, A Century of American Glassware, displaying a collection of 1870s-1970s glassware this Saturday, Feb 17.

• 🍵 Chai Time: Join the Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation for an afternoon of Indian board games and art marking this Saturday, Feb 17, from 3-4:30p.

• 🎻 Sweet Symphony: The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’s 2023-24 Season continues at Walton Arts Center with a performance titled Defying Expectations this Saturday, Feb 17, at 7:30p.

• ☕️ Here’s The Tea: Latin coffee and pastry shop Café Con Chisme will host its grand opening on Emma Ave in Springdale this Saturday, Feb 17.

• 🥏 Chain Bangers: The Fayetteville Disc Golf Association will host its annual Kessler Mountain Ice Bowl tournament this Saturday, Feb 17, benefitting the NWA Children’s Shelter.

• 🩰 Don’t Bal-late: Immerse yourself in a captivating story of love, magic, and tragedy as Ballet Arkansas presents three performances of Swan Lake at the Robinson Center in Little Rock from Feb 17-18, including Saturday at 2:30p and 7:30p and Sunday at 2:30p.*

• 🥣 Souper Bowl Sunday: Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday returns this weekend, showcasing some of the best flavors in the region for a great cause! Join the fun at the Rogers Convention Center this Sunday, Feb 18, from 4:30-6:30p.

Enjoy your weekend, NWA! See you back here on Monday.

Events

Beyond A Step Hosts Old Hollywood Mom Prom

Local nonprofit Beyond A Step is bringing back Mom Prom with an Old Hollywood Glam theme at the Apollo on Emma Ave in Downtown Springdale on Saturday, Feb 24, from 7-11p.

• Be The Change: Beyond A Step hosts events throughout the year to raise funds for our first responders, last responders, and veterans. For every $125 raised, they can provide mental, physical, and nutritional health.

• Prom Night: Dress up like your favorite 1950s movie stars and dance the night away. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails, bid on your favorite items in the silent auction, and cast your vote for this year’s Prom Queen.

Ticket sales close Sunday, Feb 17, at midnight! Reserve yours before they run out HERE.

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NWA Gives To Provide Free Training Day For Local Nonprofit Leaders

In preparation for NWA Gives Day 2024, local nonprofits have been invited to join a free, one-day intensive, where they can win cash prizes, network with area leaders, and gain high-value training at Mount Sequoyah on Feb 21.

• NorthBest Arkansas: Out to make Northwest Arkansas the most generous region in the world, NWA Gives Day provides nonprofits the opportunity to share their mission, amplify their message, and raise money during an epic 12 hours of giving — scheduled for Thursday, Apr 4, from 8a-8p.

• Get Ready: Learn from marketing, communications, and fundraising experts so you can maximize your NWA Gives Day experience! Local nonprofit leaders, advocates, board members, and donors, now is the time to encourage your favorite nonprofit to participate!  

Register for NWA Gives today and grab tickets for the free One-Day Intensive Training.

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• Butter•Scotch Bakery & Bar hosts Soft Opening

• Tyson Foods Brings Back OG Logo

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• 🧰 Upskill Your Leadership: Learn how to steer your team towards success during a 10-week Coaching Skills for Managers course led by the professionals at INTOUCH Coaching starting Mar 26 — register by Feb 26 for 15% off.*

• 🚘 Join The Ride: SideRide NWA is a five-star rated, veteran-owned concierge service improving NWA one ride at a time. Founder Joey Hebert only needs 13 more supporters over the next five days to gain support through the Kiva US platform! Join the ride HERE.

• 💡 Glow Strong: McClure Fitness in Bentonville is hosting a Glow Dance Party: Girls’ Night Out this Friday, Feb 16, from 6-7:15p — price includes free childcare & champagne.

• 🎨 Walk With Me: Artist applications are open for the next Downtown Springdale Art Walk on Apr 25-27. Apply before Mar 1 to participate.

• 🛻 So Much Mulch: Fayetteville is giving away free mulch due to a surplus at the city’s compost site. Pick up as many scoops as you like until supplies are gone!

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

• 🥳 Join the Club: Our NWA Daily Fan Club keeps this thing going. In return for being awesome, they get access to exclusive giveaways — ranging from gift cards and concert tickets to bikes and kayaks!

• 🚀 Take Off: Share your message with our growing community of 35,300+ readers. We have several advertising opportunities to help you share your story with Northwest Arkansas.

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