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Local chefs will compete for the title of Top Chef NWA on Oct 27 during the Rogers Public Library Foundation’s annual fundraiser, featuring an evening of gourmet cuisine, craft cocktails, and decadent desserts in support of literacy and education in our community. Reserve tickets HERE.

Sponsored by CACHE

Arts & Culture Monthly Spotlight

Stay up to date with Northwest Arkansas’s vibrant arts & culture scene with the Arkansas Creative Calendar by CACHE. Here are a few events we’re excited about this October:

• Tech, esports, gaming, entertainment, and food & beverage innovators will gather at Bud Walton Arena for free Rewired Fest this Friday, Oct 6.

• 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 from Oct 13-14.

• Creatives from engineers to artists to scientists to crafters will display their hobbies, experiments, projects, and more during the Maker Faire NWA 2023 at the Fayetteville Public Library on Oct 21.

• Jam out with Grammy Award-winning alternative country/rock band Wilco with special guest Nina Nastasia at the Momentary Green on Oct 27.

• Prepare for a spooky symphony as SONA hosts Haunted Harmonies: A Halloween Concert at Walton Arts Center on Oct 28.

Find other Arts & Culture events HERE.

Events

Community Creative Center Really Knows How to THROW a Party

Community Creative Center presents Pottery on the Patio for the third year at the Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios this Saturday, Oct 7, from 3:30-7:30p. 

• Party Time: Pottery on the Patio is a free, family-friendly event featuring live music by Funk Factory, food and drinks, free ice cream, and hands-on art activities — watercolor painting, pottery wheel throwing, sidewalk chalk, and more! 

• Pumpkin Sea-ds: Attendees can also explore the interactive ceramic exhibit Song of the Sea by Elby Mann inside the gallery, along with a Pumpkin Patch filled with ceramic pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns made by local artists.

Learn more about Pottery on the Patio HERE. 

Sponsored by Taylor Plastic Surgery & Skin Center

Taylor Plastic Surgery Welcomes Dr. Kasia Kania

The team at Taylor Plastic Surgery & Skin Center is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Kasia Kania – a fellowship-trained aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon with a love for cycling on the weekends! 

• Background: A published author and presenter with extensive training in aesthetic surgery and specialized training in Microsurgical Reconstructive Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Kania's expertise will bolster the ongoing work to establish the microsurgical breast reconstruction program at Mercy Hospital — the first of its kind for the region.

• Expertise: In addition to breast reconstruction, Dr. Kania offers custom-tailored aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breasts, and body. Dr. Kania's commitment to continuous learning and collaboration with professionals worldwide underscores her dedication to advancing the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.                               

Learn more about Dr. Kania HERE.

Events

Two Days Remain to Register For The 2023 Fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride

Break out the helmets and tune up your bikes for the 2023 Fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride, hosted by Bentonville and Fayetteville Parks & Rec teams this Saturday, Oct 7.

• Southbound: Participants in the local tradition will ride 30+ mi from Lawrence Plaza in Downtown Bentonville to Walker Park in south Fayetteville via the scenic Razorback Greenway, making pit stops along the way in Rogers, Lowell, Downtown Springdale, and Lake Fayetteville.

• Family Ride: Shuttles are available as a $10 add-on. Sign up as a family and get $10 off per rider when registering at least three riders from the same household.

Learn more and register for Square 2 Square before Oct 4 HERE.

Music

Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival Brings Stellar Folk Lineup To Eureka Springs.

Eureka Springs will host the 2023 Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival this week, from Oct 4-8, featuring five nights and two stages of the best Americana, bluegrass, and funk!

• In tents: Hosted at The Farm in Eureka Springs, ticket options range from day passes to the full five. Tickets include tents or car camping spots, and RV passes can be purchased separately.

• Killer Lineup: Over thirty bands will take the stage throughout the festival, including headlining acts like Railroad Earth, Moe., The Wood Brothers, Leftover Salmon, and Elephant Revival.

Get tickets before they sell out HERE and keep up with the lineup through Stages.Live — the official app of Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

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

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…

• 🍇🍷 Exclusive Wine + Dine Events: Experience France like never before at the Inn at Carnall Hall during Tour The Vines on Oct 3 at 4p. Join us at Ella's Table for a Masterclass Vertical Tasting, Wine Tasting, and a Wine Dinner. Don't miss out on this unforgettable wine journey! Purchase Tickets Here.*

• 🍺 It Comes in Pints?? Pint Night at Pack Rat Outdoor Center returns this Wednesday, Oct 4, benefitting NWA Land Trus. Enjoy locally brewed beers, dinner, live music, and fantastic giveaways.

• 🎮 Game On: Last week, NWACC announced the addition of an Esports team as the second sport to join its growing athletic program.

• 🚵 Gear Up: Bella Vista POA is hosting a Trailblazers Appreciation Event at the Gear Garden at Blowing Springs Park with food trucks, live music, and giveaways this Sunday, Oct 8, from 4-6p.

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