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Today, Oct 9, marks two decades of Fayetteville Public Library at its iconic Mountain Street location! Commemorate their 20 years with a $20 donation and join FPL at Urban Cellar Winery tonight from 5-8p for the exclusive release of two limited-edition wines in honor of the anniversary.

Business

Local Aerospace Company Earns Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade

Five Arkansas companies were honored in the 14th annual presentation of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade, including Bentonville-based aerospace manufacturer Game Composites.

• Arkansas Worldwide: The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade honors companies of all sizes for their excellence in actively selling products in international markets. The award was established by the Arkansas District Export Council, a non-profit that supports and promotes exporting in the Natural State.

• Defy Gravity: Game Composites develops high-performance and special mission aircraft, combining cutting-edge composite technologies with expert craftsmanship to produce aircraft that push the boundaries of aviation. Their GB1 GameBird is a favorite among aviation enthusiasts worldwide. The company employs 100+ engineers and craftsmen and exports to Chile, England, Malaysia, and beyond.

Find a short bio on all five winners HERE.

Events

Epic Lightshow to Illuminate Fayetteville’s Lower Ramble

Phantasma in the Ramble, a two-day light show and silent disco, is coming to the Fay Jones Woods in the Lower Ramble on Oct 25-26.

• Into The Woods: The free multi-sensory dance party will kick off Halloween Weekend in Fayetteville. The multi-sensory installation is free to join, but we ask that you reserve your spot at your preferred time. Costumes are encouraged!

• Dance All Night: Guests will enjoy a mesmerizing laser light show and dance, along with a silent disco. Headphones will be provided, and multiple DJs will be set up on different channels to provide a variety of preferred sounds while lights dance around the Fay Jones Woods.

Tickets are going fast. Reserve your time slot HERE.

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Don’t Miss KaniniFest: A Free One-Act Play Festival this Weekend at the Momentary

Join the Momentary for the first-ever KaniniFest, a groundbreaking one-act play festival featuring three days of immersive performances, dance workshops, drum circles, art installations, and more in Bentonville this weekend, Oct 11-13.

• On The Stage: KaniniFest will showcase the work of five BIPOC playwrights from across the United States, though all directors and actors are from the Northwest Arkansas region. The schedule includes five original plays, a Pacific Island dance workshop, West African drum and dance, youth acting workshops, dance parties, a silent auction, special guests, food trucks, and more!

• We Are One: Derived from the Indigenous Australian word Kanyini, meaning “oneness,” KaniniFest was created by the visionary actors and artists Christopher Alexander Chukwueke and Tenisi Davis, who currently serve as artists-in-residence at the Momentary under the banner of Moja Productions.

Reserve free tickets for KaniniFest HERE.

Events

Tap Into Oktoberfest This Weekend in Downtown Rogers

Break out your lederhosen and dive into the vibrant spirit of the 12th Annual Downtown Rogers Oktoberfest at Butterfield Stage this Saturday, Oct 12, from 2-6p.

• Good Times Brewing: Railyard Park will transform into a German Oktoberfest-themed beer festival with over 22 regional breweries, wine options, and even home brewers joining the festivities. Go all out with the outfit — there will be a contest for the most creative costumes.

• Tap Into the Season: The festivities begin with a keg-tapping ceremony, unveiling a special beer crafted exclusively for the event. Stick around for great brews, delicious food, and live music, and join in for fun games and contests, creating lasting memories with friends and fellow festival-goers. Get started early at 1p with a VIP Ticket!

Find more information and grab your tickets for Downtown Rogers Oktoberfest HERE.

Arts & Culture

Crystal Bridges Seeking Student Artist Submissions for 2025 Scholastic Art Awards

Crystal Bridges is seeking submissions from student artists for the 2025 Scholastic Art Awards — the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.

• Young Talent: Since 1923, the Scholastic Art Awards has recognized talented young artists, including notable alumni like Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath, Amanda Gorman, and Ken Burns. Students in grades 7-12 can submit work in categories like ceramics, fashion, digital art, illustration, painting, animation, photography, and more. The deadline to apply is Dec 6.

• On Display: Winners of the Scholastic Art Awards Heartland Region will be announced on Jan 24, and their artwork displayed in a special showcase in the Lower Lobby gallery at Crystal Bridges from March 22 through May 5. The Heartland Art Region Awards Ceremony will be hosted at Crystal Bridges on April 6.

Know a talented teen who should enter? Sent them HERE.

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In other news…

• 🪨 This Party Rocks: Looking for a fun place to gather? Boulders & Brews Climbing Gym in Fayetteville is the perfect spot for birthday parties, Greek life events, team-building activities, private venues, and more! Find group discounted rates and book your next event HERE.*

• 🎤 Sing Now, Adult Later: Why wait for the weekend when Big Box Karaoke has weekly specials that’ll make you forget it’s Wednesday? Discounted rooms, killer happy hour drinks, and more excuses to avoid responsibility. You’re going to sing anyway—might as well do it on the cheap.*

• 🤖 Tech Out: Join Women in Tech for the first annual WIT NWA Gala, featuring an evening of music, karaoke, a kid's pitch competition finale, and more raising support to help introduce girls and boys to STEAM at a young age, provide certifications to women and men in tech, and foster a community of support.*

• 🛻 Post Up: Post Malone brings his F-1 Trillion Tour through Rogers this Sunday, Oct 13. Here’s to hoping to see him hanging out around town.

• 👭 Woozy, huh? Mount Sequoyah Center in Fayetteville continues its Movies on the Mountain series this Friday, Oct 11, at 7:30p with a screening of Parent Trap. Tickets are just $5, and Andy’s will be handing out free ice cream!

• 🚜 Big Green Tractor: Enjoy a parade, car show, tractor show, pie eating contest, tiny tot contest, burnout completion, and much more during the Highfill Fall Festival this Saturday at 10a.

• 🎧️ What We’re Listening To: Join Randy Wilburn, host of the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast, as he talks with Cynthia Smith, Clark Eckles, and Clara Linnemayr about ways to foster cross-cultural friendships with international students through the University of Arkansas's iFriend program.

• 🚛 Cyber Truckers: J.B. Hunt recently purchased 20 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric trucks for its fleet, primarily to be used in intermodal operations on the West Coast.

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