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Arts & Culture

Experience Marshallese Artistry Through A New Exhibition At Crystal Bridges

Crystal Bridges and the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM) are teaming up to showcase a new exhibition called Navigating Lolelaplap, which highlights Marshallese Indigenous culture and the rich local community of Marshall Islanders in Northwest Arkansas.

• Island Life: In the Marshallese language, “Lolelaplap” is the name for the Marshall Islands. Lolelaplap and Northwest Arkansas share a close connection, as NWA is the home to the largest concentration of Marshall Islanders in the United States.

• Float By: The show features works including Canoe of One Community, a traditional kōrkōr canoe built by master boat-builder Liton Beasa in 2021 on the Crystal Bridges grounds. Celebrate the exhibition opening with free family activities, art making, a gallery talk, a guided tour of the exhibition, and more this Saturday, Oct 19, from 1-4p.

Find more information about the exhibit HERE.

Business

Prairie Creek Marina At Beaver Lake Acquired In $30 Million Deal

Prairie Creek Marina in Rogers has exchanged hands after a $30M off-market deal.

• Lake Day: Originally built in 1966, Prairie Creek Marina has grown to become the largest marina on Beaver Lake. It includes over 750 boat slips, a fueling station, a store, and a restaurant currently occupied by The Captian’s Seat. The marina’s water rights are leased from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

• Gave ‘Em The Slip: Craig Smith, who owned the marina for nearly 30 years, sold the property to Allied Strategic Partners, a Dallas-based firm focused on leisure and hospitality-related investments. The firm will continue to operate the marina and has plans to improve its amenities.

Read more on the story in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

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Events

Second Annual Dirt Circus Bentonville To Include USATF 10K National Championship

UltraSignup’s Dirt Circus returns to Bentonville next month, Nov 15-17, including 10K and 5K trail races with a prize purse totaling $10,000 across the men’s and women’s divisions.

• Come One, Come All: This year’s Dirt Circus Bentonville will serve as the 2024 USATF 10K National Championship and the USATF 10 Mile Arkansas Association Championship, attracting a deep and competitive field of elite athletes from across the country.

• The Purse: With the support of Rush Running and Visit Bentonville, the prize purse will start at $10,000, but Dirt Circus Bentonville is introducing a community-funded prize purse model to make it even bigger! Every dollar donated will go directly to the athletes, with the prize money split equally between men and women.

Sign up for Dirt Circus HERE.

Events

Support The Jones Center During A Spectacular Circus-Themed Fundraiser

Enjoy a night of fun and philanthropy during Big Night at the Big Top, a 1940s circus-themed event at The Jones Center in Springdale on Friday, Nov 8, from 6-9p.

• A Big Deal: The Jones Center opened in 1995 as a place for everyone to learn, play, and thrive together. Big Night supports Access for Everyone, the center’s scholarship program, which provides free or low-cost access to the Jones Center for children, families, and adults.

• A Big Top: Big Night at the Big Top will feature live circus performances and a themed dinner by Chef Thomas Wenrich of Tyson Foods and Catering Unlimited. Funk Factory will set the tone with their music, so don your 1940s attire—think oxfords, fedoras, swing dresses, and bomber jackets—and get ready to dance the night away!

Support The Jones Center and buy tickets for Big Night HERE.

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In other news…

• 🗣️ Rave of the Future: What can you look forward to from the "thoroughly enjoyable, beautifully produced" 𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙮50 at TheatreSquared? Get your tickets now to experience this futuristic thriller, earning rave reviews across NWA! On stage and streaming now through Nov 3.*

• 🍂 Fall Into Karaoke: Tis the season for celebrations! Whether it’s a Halloween costume party, a Friendsgiving sing-off, or just a cozy night of belting out your favorite tunes, Big Box Karaoke is the perfect spot! Book your next get-together HERE.*

• 🔥 Bike Burn: Love cycling? Get your heart pumping at SELF Cycle with 2 weeks of unlimited classes for just $75! Sweat it out, find your rhythm, and enjoy the best cycling experience in NWA. New riders, don’t miss this deal! Sign up HERE.*

• 👻 Ghost Walks: Bear Creek Nursery in Eureka Springs is hosting Haunted Trail Walks, including haunting characters, bonfire storytelling, s’mores, hot drinks, and more on Oct 18, 19, 25, and 26 from 7-9pm. Tickets are $10, kids 6 and under get in free!

• 🦆 New In Town: New to the area and looking for ways to get connected? Stop by Flyway Brewing Co. in Fayetteville for a NEW 2 NWA meetup this Thursday, Oct 17, from 5-7:30p. Enjoy your first beer free, happy hour prices, and door prizes.

• 🐔 💩 : The latest episode of I am Northwest Arkansas highlights the Carbon Chicken Project, an innovative local startup using poultry litter to create a biochar and nutrient-rich compost product—this a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative eco-friendly solutions.

• 🏹 On Target: All experience levels are welcome for a fun day of free access to The Quiver Archery Range in Bentonville this Sunday, Oct 20, from 1-5p. Registration is required.

• 🛍️ Off To Market: Peruse and shop a marketplace of one-of-a-kind creators, designers, collectors, and curators during the Big Giant Art & Flea Market at Startfront Studios in Bentonville this Saturday, Oct 19, from 11a-3p. 

• 🗑️ Trash Crew: Help keep our waterways free of trash and debris during the Lake Sequoyah Annual Fall Cleanup this Saturday, Oct 19, from 9-11:30a.

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