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Events

Tap Into Oktoberfest In Downtown Rogers

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.

• Good Times Brewing: Railyard Park will transform into a German Oktoberfest-themed beer festival with roughly 25 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.

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

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Bienvenue Brings Unique French Dining Experience to Northwest Arkansas

Last week, we had the opportunity to sit down with Chef William Mauk, chef and owner of Bienvenue Restaurant, for a closer look at Northwest Arkansas’s exciting new French fine dining experience in Downtown Springdale.

• Tour de French Cuisine: Bringing 20+ years of experience to Bienvenue, Chef Mauk trained in New Orleans under French master chef Rene Bajeux before his culinary journey took him from Baton Rouge to New Orleans to Springfield. Before Bienvenue, William crafted culinary masterpieces at the Inn at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville.

• Each Plate a Masterpiece: Every ingredient holds equal value for Chef, resulting in meticulous care in every dish's creation. So pour a glass of fine wine and explore the thoughtfully crafted fall menu in Bienvenue’s beautifully designed restaurant that pairs French fine dining with a touch of Southern hospitality.

Bless your tastebuds and make a reservation HERE.

Sponsored by Rogers Public Library Foundation

Local Chefs Prepare For Culinary Competition In Support of Literacy and Education

Local chefs will compete for the title of Top Chef NWA during the Rogers Public Library Foundation’s signature fundraiser event on Friday, Oct 27, at 6:30p.

• Food for Thought: An annual fundraiser to benefit the Rogers Public Library and support literacy and education in our community, the Top Chef NWA culinary competition will pit four chefs against one another to see who can wow the judges and win the popular crowd vote. The event also features a silent auction and raffle.

• Culinary Throw Down: Attendees will experience at least four dishes prepared by the competing chefs, along with several pass dishes, signature cocktails, mouthwatering appetizers, decadent desserts, and an open bar. Plus, the amazing Swag Bags will surprise and delight!

Support the Rogers Public Library and purchase tickets for Top Chef NWA HERE.

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Downtown Springdale Celebrates Fall In The Ozarks With Two-Day Festival

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 this weekend, Oct 13-14.

• Free Fallin’: Join the action Friday night for free, family fun! There will be music, hay rides, small bonfires for roasting s’mores, and free food from 6-9p at Turnbow Park.

• Feelin’ Blue: Saturday’s ticketed event at Magnolia Gardens will feature local beer and ciders, Wright’s Barbecue, and a full day of live blues & bluegrass bands like Sprungbilly, Brick Fields, and The Dead Roots from 2-9p.

Find more details about Ozarktober and purchase tickets HERE.

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Airbnb Recognizes Northwest Arkansas As Top Location For Remote Workers

Airbnb and the Northwest Arkansas Council have developed an online remote working hub to give those looking to live and work in the region information on local remote-work-friendly venues and local Airbnb listings.

• Live, Work, Play: In 2020, the NWA Council launched the Life Works Here program, offering relocation incentives to those interested in moving to the region. The program has introduced over 100 professionals to Northwest Arkansas’s vibrant arts, culture, and food scene and its world-class outdoor recreation.

• What’s the Wifi? Recognizing Northwest Arkansas as one of the world’s top destinations for remote workers, Airbnb listed Ledger, LIKEWISE, LoLoft, CoFounder, Cast, and CenterSpace as go-to co-working spaces as well as several work-friendly coffee shops like Onyx Coffee Lab, Airship, The Meteor, Puritan Coffee & Beer, and Pour Jon’s.

Check out Airbnb’s NWA remote working hub HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions posted to our community board:

• Join the team at Schubuer Mitchell Homes as a Community & PR Marketing Specialist.

Find listings in the health, education, and retail industries on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions HERE.

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In other news…

• 🎺 From Broadway to NWA: Don't miss the regional premiere of The Band's Visit, a heartwarming story of human connection told with humor, tenderness, and the transcendent power of music. This 10-time Tony Award-winning musical is on stage at TheatreSquared through Nov 5.*

• 😋 Mountain Top Dining: Join Mount Sequoyah for this month’s Oktoberfest-themed Third Thursday on Oct 19. Tickets cover two beers and food, including German-style sausage, corned beef sliders, beer cheese soup, jumbo pretzels, and more.*

• 🌎 Work Worldwide: Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) awarded Diego Solis first place and $1000 in a pitch contest for his startup Open World HR — an international staffing organization that connects US companies with remote workers in Mexico.

• 💬 Y’all: A recent documentary, The Arkansas Accent Project, explores the varying accents and dialects around the Natural State. How would you describe yours?

• 🐐 Best in the Biz: Northwest Arkansas Business Journal recognized 10 top executives in its ninth annual C-Suite Awards. See who made the list HERE.

• 📅 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!

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