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Local Landscape Architect Selected to Construct Arkansas’s Largest Green Roof

Local woman-owned business Ozark Green Roofs has been selected to lead the construction of a 2-acre green roof for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine — it will be the largest green roof in Arkansas.

• Roof Topsoil: Owned by landscape architect Lee Porter, OZGR has a commitment to creating spaces that harmonize with nature, benefitting both people and the planet. Other noteworthy green roof projects they’ve completed in Northwest Arkansas include the Fayetteville Public Library Expansion, First National Bank of NWA, and Adohi Residence Hall at the University of Arkansas.

• Topped Off: The large-scale green roof will feature stone terraces, inviting pathways, over 90 native trees, native shrubs, vibrant perennials, and a serene water feature, and will seamlessly connect with the Crystal Bridges campus through a network of trails.

Take a look at some of OZGR’s projects on their Instagram HERE.

Events

Fall Down the Rabbit Hole During This Month’s Fayetteville First Thursday

Fayetteville’s First Thursday theme is Down the Rabbit Hole, welcoming the fall season with a spectacular display of fantasy art, circus acts, and musical performances at the Downtown Square on Oct 5, from 5:30-9p.

• Wonderland: First Thursday on the Square is an annual event series by Experience Fayetteville, gathering the community around the combination of music, food, art, and fun! October’s entertainment will feature Bootleg Royale, a magic show by Ozark Cirque & Professor Gallico, and headliners hART thROB and DJ D'Lite.

• Hill Folks: Arkansas Circus Arts performers, including aerialists, stilt walkers, and a living statue, will showcase talents around the Square. Pop by the Town Center for games, racing simulators, virtual reality experiences, and more as a preview to the free ReWired Fest, happening this Friday at Bud Walton Arena.

Find all the details about Fayetteville's First Thursday HERE.

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Groundwork Building an Affordable Future for Northwest Arkansas

We must put in the work today to ensure our kids and grandkids can afford to live, grow, and play in NWA.

• Housing Essentials: Teachers, nurses, firefighters, and other members of the region’s essential workforce face increasing obstacles in finding affordable housing relative to their incomes within the central corridor and near the region’s top amenities.

• Building for the Future: Groundwork is working to strengthen communities by expanding housing for working families near employment, commercial, and cultural centers in Northwest Arkansas. The time is now to build the Northwest Arkansas of the future.

Visit Groundwork’s website to learn more HERE.

Events

Can You Keep a Dirty Little Secret?

The All-American Rejects are bringing their iconic early 2000s emo-pop sound, irrepressible energy, and infectious scrappiness to the Walmart AMP stage on Tuesday, Oct 10.

• Move Along: The All-American Rejects will be joined by New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack, and The Get Up Kids. So start warming up the vocal cords to sing along to all the nostalgic hits from your teens, tweens, and twenties, like My Paper Heart, Move Along, My Friends Over You, Everything is Alright, and more.

• Swing, Swing: It’s the ultimate throwback concert. So squeeze back into those skinny jeans, dig out the checkered Vans, and don’t go easy on the eyeliner. Great seats are still available in all sections — lawn tickets start at just $35.

Reserve your tickets HERE.

Arts & Culture

Main Street Eureka Springs Highlights Local Artists With Open Studios Tour

Artists and makers will show off their creative spaces during the two-day Open Studios Tour in Eureka Springs next weekend, Oct 14-15.

• Behind the Curtain: Twelve studio locations, typically closed to the public, will open their doors for this one-of-a-kind fundraiser tour, giving participants a sneak peek into the life and work of an artist and maker.

• Feeling Artsy: From paintings to sculptures, photography to ceramics, there's something for everyone. Dive into Eureka Springs’s thriving art scene, chat with the artists, and maybe even find a unique masterpiece to take home.

Tickets for Open Studios are on sale HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions in the health, education, and retail industries on our Job Board.

• Schuber Mitchell Homes is currently seeking a Service Pro, a Digital Marketing Specialist, and a Community & PR Marketing Specialist.

Find great candidates by posting your open positions HERE.

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• 👻 You’ll Always Be My Boo: Making trick-or-treating plans? Here’s a snapshot of some Halloween events going on around Northwest Arkansas.

• 🎄 Merry Coffee: Onyx Coffee Lab just announced its 2023 Advent Calendar featuring a 24-day journey through a curated coffee selection.

• 🎨 Hold Still: Art Ventures will host two distinctive still-life painting classes on Oct 6 and Oct 15. Each class is $20, but high school and college students can attend for free.

• 👗 Blue Steel: INTERFORM will host model auditions for next year’s NWA Fashion Week at the Medium in Springdale this Saturday, Oct 7, from 9a-1p.

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