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Events

Hustle In Heels To Kick Off 2024 Events With Luncheon At Kindred North

The first Hustle in Heels Luncheon of 2024 will feature guest speaker Paige Renee for an engaging conversation in leadership at Kindred North in Centeron on Friday, Feb 9, from 11:30-1:30p.

• The Hustle: Hustle in Heels: Ladies Lead NWA is an initiative of the Rogers Lowell Chamber dedicated to empowering, educating, and connecting women with professional and business development resources. The 2024 schedule includes several Friday luncheons, coffee pop-ups, and after-hours socials.

• Get Elevated: Paige Renee hosts The Women in The Arena podcast and has helped thousands of high-achieving women unlock their full potential with her Elevation Era framework, covering how to navigate failure, utilize self-leadership, maintain a growth mindset, and more.

Registration is $30, including a meal and door prizes. Take charge of your personal development HERE.

Development

Groundwork NWA Undertakes Arkansas’s First 3D Printed Home Project In Rogers

In an effort to address housing affordability for the region’s workforce, Groundwork NWA has embarked on a 3D-printed housing project in Rogers — the first of its kind in Arkansas.

• In Print: The project will be built at 920 S 1st Street on an acre of land sold to the NWA Council by the City of Rogers for $50,000, utilizing 3D-printed concrete technology to construct at least four 2-story duplexes ranging from 1,300-1,600 sq. ft.

• Foundational: Intended to alleviate obstacles faced by various workers, such as teachers and healthcare workers, the units will be sold to community members earning below 80% of the area’s median income.

Learn more about the project HERE.

Arts & Culture

The Momentary Hosts Local Dance Company For Artist-In-Residency Program

This spring, the Momentary will host Flyover Contemporary Dance Company for its artist-in-residence program, utilizing artificial intelligence to create a new dance performance that will premiere in April.

• New Frontiers: The Momentary’s artist-in-residence program supports artists in exploring and creating new artistic expressions. Flyover is the first local dance company ever to participate in the program, culminating with the premiere of (un) C.A.N.I. (Creative Acts of Neo-Intelligence), a series of dances exploring humanity’s increasingly tangled relationship with artificial intelligence.

• Bust a Move: During its residency, Flyover will offer contemporary dance classes in the RØDE House at the Momentary throughout the spring. Recommended for ages 16+ with some previous dance experience, these classes will explore contemporary dance grounded in modern dance techniques on Mondays and Wednesdays from Jan 17 to Apr 3.

Learn more and register for dance classes HERE.

Business

Bentonville Gains New Nightlife Destination With Backroom Social Club

Backroom Social Club recently took on the lease for 1004 S.E. 5th St., the 12,000 sq. ft. space formerly home to CACHE Studios, with plans to open a multipurpose community events center and nightlife hub in Downtown Bentonville.

• Popping Off: Backroom was founded by Sam Solano and Karen Leibowitz last year, mostly hosting pop-up events like the FORMAT Festival Afterparty and a family-friendly dance party at the Momentary. Dreams for the new space include a recording studio, bar, and coffee shop.

• Night Owls: Providing a new late-night destination for the Bentonville Arts District, Backroom is expected to be open from 9p-3a on Thursdays through Saturdays. It will also host art auctions, jazz nights, daytime family-friendly events, and more.

Find more on the Backroom story in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Music

Walmart AMP Adds Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, and More To 2024 Lineup

This week, the Walmart AMP announced Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper as the latest additions to the 2024 Cox Concert Series, joined by special guests Ministry and Filter on Tuesday, Sep 17.

• On Deck: Following a record-setting 2023, the Walmart AMP is setting course for another great year with sixteen performances already headed our way, including Third Eye Blind, Hozier, Needtobreathe, Brooks & Dunn, The Doobie Brothers, Sarah McLachlan, Hootie & the Blowfish, Styx & Foreigner, Niall Horan, Modest Mouse, and more.

• School’s Out: Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie are iconic figures in the realm of shock rock, known for boundary-pushing music, theatrical performances, and contributions to the horror genre from careers spanning from the mid-1970s to today.

Find a full list of the current 2024 lineup HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🗽 Critics Rave: Looking for a play that will leave you thinking, feeling, and talking for days? See the New York Times Critics Pick, What the Constitution Means to Me, at TheatreSquared now through Mar 3.*

• 🍗 Karaage: Bentoville announced a new menu item — Japanese Fried Chicken & Fried Rice prepared by Michelin-starred chef Billy Kong. Order online and pick up from Onyx Coffee Lab off the Bentonville Square between 11:30a-2p, Tuesday through Saturday.

• 🌍 Around The World: A record 1,255 students from the University of Arkansas participated in Study Abroad programs in the 2022-23 school year, a 10% over the previous record set in 2018-19.

• 🪙 Penny For Your Thoughts: The Northwest Arkansas Council is collaborating with the region’s leaders and receiving public input to develop an intentional strategy to address regional growth challenges. Take the survey in English or Spanish.

• 👅 Best Buds: Nominations for the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame are open now through the end of February. Show your favorite restaurant, chef, or food event some love by casting a vote.

• 🔔 Saved By The Bell: Starting Feb 5, Fayetteville Public Schools will add an extra 35 min to each school day to make up for missed snow days and allow the district to wrap up the semester on May 24 as planned.

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

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