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Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here are a few things going on around town this weekend…

• 🌺 Jason’s Garden: The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks continues its fall Flowers & Film: Movie Series this week, showing Friday the 13th on Friday, Oct 13, from 7-10p.

• 🍁 It’s Fall, Y’all: Celebrate the beginning of fall in the Ozarks in Downtown Springdale during the two-day Ozarktober event, including bonfires, hayrides, live music, brews, BBQ, and more from Oct 13-14.

• 🍿 Pass the Popcorn: Celebrate the art of filmmaking and storytelling during the 15th Annual Fayetteville Film Fest, hosted all around Downtown Fayetteville from Oct 12-14.

• 🛍️ Art & Antiques: Shop original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, and more at Vintage Market Days, coming to the Benton County Fairgrounds from Friday to Sunday, Oct 13-15.

• 🧙‍♀️ Sup, Witches? Enjoy a movie night at City Pump in Downtown Rogers, featuring a showing of Hocus Pocus, popcorn, and hot chocolate!

• ☕ Pleading the Fifth! Shop one-of-a-kind goods from over 70 local creatives and small businesses during Fifth Market Fall 2023, hosted by Fifth Street Studio and Airship Coffee this Saturday, Oct 14, from 9a-5p.

• 🌎 Join the Fight: Join A21 in the global fight against human trafficking during the 2023 Walk For Freedom at Wilson Park on Oct 14 from 9-11a.

• 🌒 Ring of Fire: An annular solar eclipse will be 70% visible from NWA this Saturday, Oct 14. Visit Sam’s Club in Fayetteville for a watch party with telescopic views and a large solar shield for safe viewing at 10a.

• 🍹 Margaritaville: Vote for the best Margarita in NWA during the Bentonville Tequila Fest at Peel Museum this Saturday, Oct 14, from 4-7p.

• 🍔 Homerun Hamburger: Enjoy live music and vote for your favorite backyard grill master during the Miracle League Burger Competition in Downtown Springdale this Saturday, Oct 14, at noon.

• 🍺 Beer Fest: Break out your lederhosen and dive into the vibrant spirit of the 7th Annual Downtown Rogers Oktoberfest at Butterfield Stage this Saturday, Oct 14, from 2-6p.

• 💥 Pop Shop: Explore over 30 local vendors during the Downtown Pop-Up at Shiloh Square in Springdale this Sunday, Oct 15, from 1-5p. There will be trick or treating for kids!

We’ll be back on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Events

The Jones Center Goes 90s For Annual Big Night

Party like it’s 1999 during the 11th Annual Big Night at The Jones Center on Friday, Nov 3 — this year rocking a retro '90s-theme.

• A Big Deal: Big Night is The Jones Center’s signature fundraising event supporting membership and activity scholarship programs, which benefit over 1,300 people in our community.

• Glow Up: The gala is going a little more casual this year. So put on your sneaker chic attire and get ready to throw it back with live music by 90s cover band Dial Up. Guests can enjoy 90s game rooms, food stations, wine-tasting bars, and even glow-in-the-dark curling at the indoor ice rink!

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

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Wu-Tang Clan Brings Da Ruckus To the Momentary

The Momentary’s Live on the Green Concert Series continues this month with multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan performing Oct 28 at 8p.

• Bring Da Ruckus: One of the most critically and commercially successful hip-hop groups of all time, Wu-Tang Clan consists of artists RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, Cappadonna, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

• Makin’ Green: Bring your folding chairs and blankets and enjoy the fall evening to the sound of live music on the Momentary Green. Grab a bite at the Momentary Food Truck and a fun beverage from the RØDE Bar before and during the show!

General admission starts at $89. Reserve tickets HERE.

Sports

Arkansas Razorbacks Host Fall World Series

The Razorbacks Baseball Team will host its annual Fall World Series next week at Baum-Walker Stadium from Oct 16-19.

• Fall Ball: Wrapping up its 2023 fall season, Arkansas will split into two teams, Cardinal and Gray, for a best-of-three series featuring seven-inning intrasquad scrimmages. The first pitch is scheduled for Monday, Oct 16, at noon. Game two begins at noon on Tuesday, Oct 17; if necessary, game three will be held on Thursday, Oct 19.

• Up to Bat: The Fall World Series is completely free, including parking. So stop by for some fall baseball and get a good look at the team before the spring season comes!

Find the rosters for the scrimmage HERE.

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In other news

• 🐶 Scooby-Doo: Your dog probably wants to go trick-or-treating, but what will they wear? These were the most popular dog costumes bought in each state at Walmart last year.

• 👅 Tongue Map: Did you know your tongue can reveal a lot about your holistic health? Find out what yours says during a consultation with A Rooted Body and discover personalized solutions for living a healthier lifestyle.

• 🥧 Pie in the Sky: Whipping up pies “just like Grandma used to make” ‘em, Piehouse Bakery in Bentonville is hosting its grand opening weekend! Stop by for a slice!

• 🎨 Art All Around: Artists 360 has granted $1m to Northwest Arkansas artists since 2018, supporting 138 individual artists, including the 25 artists recently announced in the 2023 cohort.

• 🍀 Unlucky No. 13: Where did Friday the 13th get its negative connotation? Here’s a historical rundown from the NY Times.

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