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Music

2024 Lineup Taking Shape At Walmart AMP

This week, the Walmart AMP announced Third Eye Blind as the latest addition to the 2024 Cox Concert Series, joined by special guests Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A on Wednesday, Jul 31.

• On Deck: Following a record-setting 2023, the Walmart AMP is setting course for another great year with sixteen performances already headed our way, including Hozier, NEEDTOBREATHE, Sarah McLachlan, Hootie & the Blowfish, Styx & Foreigner, Niall Horan, and more.

• Semi-Charmed: To commemorate the 25th anniversary of its iconic song Jumper, Third Eye Blind is releasing the world’s first playable silver-coated or gold-coated records, with a limited number of made-to-order solid gold records.

Third Eye Blind tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan 12. Presales start today HERE.

Events

Northwest Arkansas Celebrates Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The NWA MLK Council invites the public to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King with a series of community events during the 2024 MLK Recommitment Weekend from Jan 12-15.

• Unity & Culture: The weekend begins with the Beloved Community Festival, a free event including music, food, dance, art, and more representing the vibrant cultural tapestry of Northwest Arkansas at Crystal Bridges on Friday, Jan 12, from 6-10p.

• Humanity In Hues: The 28th Annual Recommitment Celebration will feature a conversation with award-winning author, journalist, and professor Nikole Hannah-Jones, live music, refreshments, and the 2024 Salute to Greatness Awards ceremony at the Fayetteville Public Library on Saturday, Jan 13, at 5p.

Explore other elements of the weekend, including service projects, memorial services, and the NWA MLK Freedom March HERE.

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Waste No More: Ozark Compost & Swap Tackles NWA’s Looming Landfill Crisis in 2024

At Ozark Compost & Swap, we're not just offering a service; we're leading a revolution towards a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. Our residential compost services alleviate the strain on our local landfill and provide you with nutrient-rich compost for your gardens and much more.

• Convenient Composting: With easy-to-follow compost guides and text notifications, composting could not be easier. Fill up your 5-gal bucket with compostable items, and OCS will pick it up and swap it for a clean one on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Plus, we’ll bring the compost back to your doorstep.

• Conscious Consumption: Include a ground or whole-bean Airship Coffee subscription with your deliveries, and find eco-friendly, zero-waste products on Ozark Compost's online store.

Get your first month of bi-weekly pickups for free with discount code NWA2024, and learn how you can help reduce the strain of our local landfill HERE.

Arts & Culture

January’s Art On The Bricks Explores The Psychology Of Shapes

This month’s theme for Art on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers is "It's Hip to Be Square,” featuring the unique way artists utilize the four-sided design element on Thursday, Jan 11, from 4:30-7:30p.

• Be There: Every second Thursday of the month, more than a dozen galleries, shops, and restaurants partner with area artists to highlight the creative talent of community members and support the local creative economy in Downtown Rogers.

• Or Be Square: Quilts, paintings, collages, mosaics, photography, and other art media will highlight the beauty of the square as artists identify the symbolic nature and psychological impact made by utilizing squares in design to communicate symmetry, stability, comfort, practicality, and more.

Learn more about this month’s Art on the Bricks HERE.

Outdoors

Conquer Kessler Mountain During The Frozen Toes 5K and 15K

The Frozen Toes 5K & 15K, Fayetteville’s annual cold-weather trail run, returns to Kessler Mountain Regional Park next Saturday, Jan 20, at 9a.

• Nothing Chill About It: Take a break from the pavement and try the trails in south Fayetteville. Kessler Mountain's singletrack trails can be technical in some areas, but stellar views like these are worth the struggle!

• At The Finish Line: Options include a 5K and 15K course, and registration includes participant socks, a finisher medal, hot soup, a cold beer, and a chance to win awesome raffle prizes. There are also volunteer opportunities available!

Register to run HERE.

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In other news…

• 🍱 Unexpected Flavors: House 1830 in Downtown Rogers is hosting a Beer Pairing event, featuring delicious SE Asian flavors and interesting beer pairings this Saturday, Jan 13, from 4-6p. Make reservations HERE.*

• 🌕 Goodnight Moon: The US successfully launched a new rocket, the Vulcan, to the moon this week — the first moon landing mission in over 50 years.

• 🎨 Arts and Hearts: Craft your own heart-shaped plates during a laid-back pottery class at Mount Sequoyah on Friday, Jan 26, from 6-9p.

• 🍸 Cupcake On The Rocks: Butter-Scotch Bakery & Bar is set to open in Bentonville by Valentine’s Day, serving pastries inspired by classic cocktails and, you guessed it, cocktails inspired by classic pastries.

• 🌞 On The Bright Side: Arkansas will pick up roughly 36 minutes of daylight by the end of January as we inch closer to the spring.

• ⚾️ At Bat: Perfect Game ranked Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball at No. 2 in its first pre-season poll of 2024.

• 🥳 Join The Club: Our daily newsletter is completely free, but if you simply love what we’re doing, you can support our work by joining our NWA Daily Fan Club!

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Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Find opportunities in the retail, health, education, arts, and more sectors listed on our Jobs Board.

• Spring Creek Food Hub is seeking a motivated and experienced Farm Production Manager to grow produce on a 5-10-acre scale at the newly established NWA Land Trust Berryville Farm.

Looking to hire? Post open jobs HERE.

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