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Restaurant News

AQ Chicken Rises Like a Phoenix From The Charcoal Ashes

Dating back to 1947, AQ Chicken House in Springdale once ruled the roost in terms of local chicken joints. The restaurant closed its doors earlier this year, but a group of locals has plans to get the place back up and cluckin’.

• Rehatching Old Times: After the restaurant's closure in March 2022, a new ownership team, comprised of Tom and Robin Lundstrum and Jacob and Gracie Lively, acquired the brand with a commitment to rekindle the spirit of this cherished Arkansas classic.

• Stoking the Coals: Driven by a deep appreciation for the restaurant's legacy, the new owners aim to preserve the traditions that made AQ Chicken House iconic, like its signature over-the-coals chicken and welcoming atmosphere, while implementing updates that will keep the legacy going for generations to come.

Set to open in 2025, follow AQ Chicken for updates HERE.

Startup

Make Your Farm & Food Business Dream A Reality with Cureate Courses

Cureate Courses, in partnership with FORGE, Inc., has announced its 2024 Cohorts, with two avenues for food and farm entrepreneurs to gain free training and resources to benefit their growth journey.

• Pick A Lane: The 2024 agenda includes a Wholesale/Retail Cohort designed for farmers, value-add producers, consumer-packaged goods, and beverage businesses, and a Hospitality Cohort, perfect for specialty bakers, caterers, restaurateurs, and purveyors of prepared foods.

• Total Eclipse of the Art: The cohorts begin Jan 29, with a mix of virtual and in-person sessions, concluding in a finale where an entrepreneur from each cohort will secure a $5,000 cash prize. Participants in the program will also have the opportunity to present their innovations during the Eclipse Food Festival on Apr 4 at Mount Sequoyah.

Learn more and apply for Cureate Courses HERE.

Sponsored by Walton Art Center

JOHNNY CASH Launches National Tour From Fayetteville

Be the first to experience JOHNNY CASH - The Official Concert Experience as it launches its national tour from Walton Arts Center with two shows on Oct 14-15.

• The Man in Black: Bringing songs and stories of the Arkansas native to life, this concert experience will showcase iconic performances by blending videos of Cash with a live band accompaniment and onstage singers.

• Ring of Fire: See Cash perform some of his biggest hits, including Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, and I Walk the Line, and hear stories of people he met along the way whose causes he championed – with on-screen narration from Cash’s only son, John Carter Cash.

Reserve your tickets HERE.

Events

Vintage Market Days Fall Event Returns To Bentonville

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.

• Vintage For Days: Over 150 vendors from 15 states will showcase a variety of handmade goods during this three-day event. The market is 90% indoors, so rain won’t stop the fun.

• Kid-friendly: Several food trucks will be onsite where you can take a lunch break over anything from BBQ sandwiches to stir fry or snack on fried pies, gourmet fudge, and chocolates! Admission for children under 12 is free, and tickets are good for weekend-long re-entry.

Tickets are $10 for the full weekend or $5 for Sunday-only. Reserve tickets HERE.

Arts & Culture

Celebrate Artober During Art on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers

Art on the Bricks returns this month with the theme Artober, celebrating October as National Arts & Humanities Month with art demonstrations all around Downtown Rogers this Thursday, Oct 12, from 4:30-7:30p.

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

• Find Your Art: Some highlights to check out this month include the newly opened maker gallery Kaleidoscope Collective, a “Ghoul’s Night Out” at Nola’s Pantry, interactive art stations at Rogers Experimental House, live music at Pub on the Bricks, and more.

Find an interactive map to help find your way around Art on the Bricks HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

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

• Schuber Mitchell Homes is seeking a Digital Marketing Strategist.

• TheatreSquared is hiring a Graphic Design Associate.

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

NWA Daily Picks

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