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Events

Drive Electric NWA Recharged for its Second Year

Drive Electric NWA returns for its second year to raise awareness about the benefits of electric cars and e-bikes at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers this Saturday, Sep 30, from 11a-4p.

• Going Electric: Addressing all aspects of transportation powered by an electric battery, Drive Electric NWA will gather manufacturers, car dealerships, bike shops, car-charging companies, and electric utilities to answer questions about preparing Northwest Arkansas for an e-powered future.

• Plug-In: This year will feature new sponsors, children’s activities, food trucks, and a live DJ. Attendees 18 and older can enter to win $2,500 towards the purchase of an electric car, e-bike, or other electric transportation items.

Learn more about Drive Electric NWA HERE.

Nonprofit

Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas Hosts Spooktacular

Join the Down Syndrome Connection of NWA for the 2023 Step Up for Down Syndrome Spooktacular, hosted at the Jones Center on Oct 28 from 1-4p.

• Step Up: DSCNWA facilitates inclusion and respect for individuals with Down syndrome, helping them reach their full potential through age-specific programming, new parent support, and free educational opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The Spooktacular is their primary fundraiser, with generous support from Newnexus Group, Karnes Logistics, Arrowhead Building Supply Inc., and these community sponsors.

• Spooktacular: Register for the Step Up for Down Syndrome Spooktacular to support DSCNWA and come in your Halloween costume to enjoy games, crafts, a DJ and dancing, inflatables, and carnival food! Tickets are $25 for ages 13+, $15 for 2-12, free under 2.

Register HERE before Oct 4 and get a free event shirt.

Sponsored by TheatreSquared

TheatreSquared Prepares for The Band’s Visit

The talented crew at TheatreSquared is hard at work preparing for a production of the award-winning show, The Band’s Visit, on stage from Oct 11 to Nov 5.

• Play That Song: A Grammy Award-winning and ten-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Band’s Visit was created by David Yazbek and Itamar Moses as a celebration of music and the way it makes us laugh, makes us cry, and ultimately brings us together.

• Music Moves: When a band of musicians arrives out of the blue in a nowhere town off the beaten path, they’ll use music in unexpected and tantalizing ways to bring the town back to life.

Tickets start at $35. Reserve your seats HERE.

Events

Something Scary is Brewing on Block Street

This weekend, Pinpoint in Fayetteville will make its annual transformation into Nightmare on Block Street, providing a Halloween-themed pop-up bar experience from Sep 29 - Oct 31.

• The Count: Pinpoint is Arkansas’s first and only pinball/cocktail lounge, and owner Bo Counts has developed quite the reputation for going above and beyond with Halloween in Fayetteville.

• Haunted Happenings: Several events will coincide with the spooky transformation of Pinpoint, including the Full Moon Market, horror film screenings, and Terroir from Brie-ond the Grave! — a themed wine and cheese pairing with Sweet Freedom Cheese and Arkansas Wine & Spirits.

Find more information about the event HERE.

Restaurant News

Tacos and Tamales Nearing Its Big Fayetteville Debut

Fayetteville Tacos & Tamale Co. hosted a soft opening over the weekend just to get everyone’s mouths watering for their big opening — which has yet to be announced.

• Top to Bottom: Not to be contained to one location on the Bentonville Square, Taco & Tamale Co. is sending the flavor to the other end of Northwest Arkansas. The new Fayetteville location joins the growing South Yard development near the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd and South School Ave.

• Something to Taco Bout: Serving classic Tex-Mex fare with influences of Arkansas food culture, the restaurant is creating a category of its own, and we can’t wait to sink our teeth into some Ark-Mex.

Follow Fayetteville Taco & Tamale Co. on Instagram for updates HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

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

• Buffington Homes of Arkansas is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their fast-growing team to continue helping homeowners build a life they'll love in Northwest Arkansas.

• Are you a pro with Photoshop? Make an impact with newly launched MAKR Communications, working with Photoshop Pro / Pre Press.

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

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• ♻️ Easy Composting: The convenient, at-your-door service of Ozark Compost & Swap makes composting simple and has already diverted over 80,000 lbs of food waste from local landfills. Use discount code NWADAILY for your first month free of bi-weekly pickups.*

• 🍴Bite Fast: Tickets are nearly gone for BITE Experience @ the LPGA, returning to the #NWAChampionship this year from Sep 29-Oct 1. Reserve your spot at this signature culinary experience and sample the best local restaurants the region has to offer.*

• 🎤 Pop Visionary: Don’t miss the spellbinding sound of Rina Sawayama as she brings her Hold the Girl Tour: Reloaded to the Momentary Green on Oct 6 at 7p. Tickets start at $25.*

• 💜 Finding Your Way: Local nonprofit Freedom Finder connects victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking with resources like hotel rooms, short-term storage, pre-paid phones, pet fostering, and other discounted services.

• 🍹 Wastin’ Away Again in Barkaritaville: Join Big Paws of the Ozarks for a Barkarita Adoption Happy Hour this Thursday, Sep 28, from 6-8p at Boston Mountain Brewing.

• 🤸 Sporty Sport: This Thursday, NWACC will announce the addition of a second sport to its athletic program under the leadership of its new athletic director, Brooke Brewer.

• 📅 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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