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Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here’s a snapshot of some exciting things happening around town this weekend.  

• 🏠 Hospitality: Join community partners & supporters for the official launch of Welcoming Week NWA 2023 at the Jones Center on Friday, Sep 8, from 9-10:30a.

• 🍻 Business is Brewming: Explore local startups during the NWA Startup Crawl as they showcase their products and services alongside local breweries, art displays, food trucks, and live music from Grammy-nominated band Sister Hazel tonight, Sep 8, from 5-9p.

• 🏒 Ice Hogs: Arkansas Hockey Club opens the 2023-24 Season against OSU this weekend at the Jones Center. Puck drops at 7:30p tonight, Sep 8, and Saturday, Sep 9, at 3:15p

• 🐊 See Ya Later: Celebrate TxAR House’s First Anniversary with one of their famous Smoked Whole Gators and Crab & Shrimp Boil! Including live music on Saturday, Sep 9, from 4-7p. Doors open at noon.

• 📚 A Real Page Turner: Looking to update your personal library but don’t want to break the bank? Mark your calendar for the NWA Book Swap at The Apollo in Downtown Springdale on Saturday, Sep 9, from 6-9p.

• 🧵 Sew Fun: Enjoy live music by Sons of Otis Malone, the delicious KDK’s Chicken and Waffles food truck, and quilt-related art activities during the 45th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on Saturday, Sep 9, from 10a-2p.

• 🎵 The Gift of Song: Crystal Bridges introduced its first-ever performance art exhibit, Sonic Blossom, this week. Catch the musical performance installation on its first weekend.

• 🌮 Rolling Taco: The 4th Annual Tour de Tacos rolls out from JUNK Brands in Bentonville this Saturday, Sep 9, bringing riders together around the love of cycling and food for a great cause! Day-of-registration opens at 6a.

• 🎸 Concert Weather: The Live on the Green concert series at the Momentary kicks off this weekend with indie-rock stars Alvvays, joined by special guest Julia Jacklin this Saturday, Sep 9.

• 🐶 Dog Days: Get in the spirit of the school season with Best Friends' Bark to School Bash at the Pet Resource Center in Bentonville this Saturday, Sep 9, from 10a-4p!

• 🐗 Call the Hogs: Stroll through the free, family-friendly HogTown celebration before the Razorbacks take on Kent State, including food trucks, a beer garden, giveaways, and live music with indie soul and rock n' roll group The Cole Birmingham Band on Saturday, Sep 9.

• 🌎 Around the World: The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will celebrate the many cultures that make up the Northwest Arkansas community during the 7th Annual International Festival this Sunday, Sep 10, from 3-7p.

• 🎤 Mic’d Up: Explore the local live music scene with the Stages.Live App and find shows happening around town this weekend.

Enjoy your weekend! See you back here on Monday.

Restaurant News

New Pub in Downtown Rogers Hosts Grand Opening

Pub on the Bricks launched last weekend in Downtown Rogers and will host its Grand Opening this weekend with live music by Blue Americana, performing Friday and Saturday, Sep 8-9.

• A Family Affair: Located at The District, a newly renovated space at 106 W Elm St, Pub on the Bricks is owned by the Alexander family — longtime residents of Rogers and founders of the annual Pig Gig Arkansas festival.

• Grab a Pint: Come enjoy the laid-back vibes, craft brew delights, live music, and good times! The new venue has indoor and outdoor seating and a finely curated selection of 14 Arkansas craft beers on tap, as well as a handpicked assortment of wines and domestic beers.

Follow Pub on the Bricks for updates HERE.

Sponsored by Fayetteville Public Library

Fayetteville Public Library Provides Rooms For Personal Study and Private Events

Whether you’re an event planner in need of a venue or a remote worker looking for a change of scenery, Fayetteville Public Library offers affordable event spaces and free study rooms.

• Places to Work: Several meeting rooms and over 20 study rooms are available to reserve for up to 4 hours at a time — perfect for a team meeting, tutoring sessions, or just a quiet space to work or study. Room reservations are free for library cardholders.

• Places to Play: Event venues for medium to large-scale events are available at reasonable rates, including the Event Center (with a 1,000-person standing room capacity), multiple board rooms, a dance studio, a 16-station kitchen, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard space.

Visit faylib.org/reservations to book a room or faylib.org/rentals for more information about available event spaces.

Events

Tinkerfest Returns to the Amazeum This Month

Put your tinkering caps on and get ready for some fun during Tinkerfest — the Amazeum’s celebration of tinkering, making, and creating on Saturday, Sep 23, from 10a-5p.

• Hands-On Learning: Tinkerfest brings together craftspeople, educators, artists, engineers, scientists, and technologists from diverse backgrounds to interact with families, promote creativity and curiosity, and support a community of makers.

• Tinker Together: Whether you’re a beginner or an avid tinkerer, join the fun! There will be hands-on activities for all ages, providing the perfect event for families to play, connect, create, and make.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Sep 9. Learn more HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions in the Health, Education, and Retail industries posted on our community board.

• Join Circles NWA in their work to forge meaningful relationships and end poverty as Director of Advocacy & Leadership Development.

Looking to fill a job? Post it HERE.

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In other news

• 🛋️ Shopping Spree: Murray Hill Market, a unique furniture and home décor shopping experience coming to Northwest Arkansas, opens Saturday, Sep 16. Visit their Instagram for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card!*

• 🏈 Remembering the Greats: Beginning this Saturday through the rest of the 2023 season, the Razorbacks will pay tribute to former players Alex Collins (#3) and Ryan Mallett (#15) by painting their initials at the 3- and 15-yard lines of Frank Broyles Field.

• 🚚 Look Ma, No Hands: Tyson and Gatik Al, Inc. teamed up this week to begin operating driverless delivery trucks around Rogers and Springdale between distribution and storage centers.

• 💎 Lucky Kid: A 7-year-old found a 2.95-carat diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park last weekend, and that’s only the second-biggest rock found by a guest at the park this year!

• 🧹 Keep it Natural: The Great Arkansas Cleanup 2023 begins tomorrow, Sep 9. Check Keep Arkansas Beautiful’s calendar to volunteer for local cleanup projects.

• 📅 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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