Aiming for Zero Luncheon and Topgolf Tournament 2021
2021-11-03 - 2021-11-05
Project Zero is excited to announce our first-ever Aiming for Zero Luncheon & Topgolf tournament in Northwest Arkansas! This Masters themed event at 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Kindred North will start with a special lunch and keynote speaker and adoption advocate, Chelsea Helms of KNWA, to celebrate National Adoption Month and Project Zero’s 10th anniversary. Project Zero will be hosting a Topgolf Tournament on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Topgolf in Rogers with lunch included. This event is open to anyone who would like to purchase a team or become an event sponsor. Register for the Topgolf event here: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5953230/nwa-aiming-for-zero-registration?fbclid=IwAR10lYq6SyI9c6OokoYxjMbkJm-qz0OjOVlYyaHspHiS-pbJy7Ft_pIkQ1k.
These unique events are designed to raise essential funds and celebrate Project Zero’s 10th year of advocating adoption, building hope, and connecting children and teens waiting in foster care to be adopted with forever families. For more details, visit https://theprojectzero.org.

Journey of Hope
2021-11-04
Journey of Hope presented by General Mills will be Nov. 4, 2021, at Rogers Convention Center from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., with timed tickets required for entry. Masks required. An alternative to the Light of Hope breakfast and lunch, this walk-thru exhibition of the foster care experience will feature artifacts and stories from children served. This event will benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas and its commitment to lifting up the lives of children in foster care. To make your free reservation, please contact Colleen Smith, colleen@nwacasa.org. For more information, visit www.nwacasa.org/event/light-of-hope. The nonprofit will also host a virtual Journey of Hope at noon Nov. 5, streamed from CASA’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CASAofNWA.

***CANCELED*** - EAT (Engage And Taste) at Brightwater
2021-11-05
***CANCELED*** – The EAT event is a culinary competition for the students enrolled in the Ignite culinary program through Bentonville Schools and is a fundraiser for Sharing & Caring of Benton County to continue providing scholarship funds to area high school students who will be furthering their studies in key disciplines, including construction, media production, culinary and medical arts. For more information, visit www.sharingandcaringkids.com.

Big Night Gala
2021-11-05
The annual Big Night Gala at The Jones Center has grown into one of Northwest Arkansas’ signature holiday events. Proceeds from the event support youth programming at The Jones Center. For details, visit www.thejonescenter.net.

***CHANGED TO FORWARD TOGETHER FUNDRAISER*** - Art of Hospice
2021-11-06
***CHANGED TO FORWARD TOGETHER FUNDRAISER*** – Art of Hospice event is canceled this year. Instead, Circle of Life has created a fundraising campaign called Forward Together to raise money for the nonprofit throughout November and December. Along with Sam’s Club, Walmart, and the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Circle of Life invites you to help them forge ahead during the pandemic by supporting the Forward Together campaign.
As the nonprofit moves Forward Together, you can share the gift of hospice with your friends and family. With your sponsorship, you will receive a gift box, and get to share a gift box with someone of your choice. Each box will include deluxe items for you to create a meaningful connection to our story and mission.
100% of the funds raised through the event will stay in Northwest Arkansas.
For more information, click here or visit www.nwacircleoflife.com.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL NOV. 8-12*** - Sunshine School's Art Show
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-12 | Osage House, 243 Pace Lane, Cave Springs, AR, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL NOV. 8-12*** – Sunshine School’s Art Show has changed to a Virtual Art Show Nov. 8-12. There is a week full of fun planned, including a live art auction, wine pull, giveaways, student spotlights, and more! The auction features artwork created by the children and adults at Sunshine School, as well as pieces from local artists. Join Sunshine School on Facebook and at nwasunshineschool.org/artshow.

***RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 12*** - Winetopia
2021-11-12
***RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 12*** – Restore Humanity’s Winetopia will be at Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm. For more details, visit www.restorehumanity.org.

***VIRTUAL*** - National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
2021-11-17
This event includes an award ceremony recognizing the great contributions of philanthropy in Northwest Arkansas and those who are active in the philanthropic community. The virtual event will be open to the public and free to view online at noon on Nov. 17, 2021. Viewing information will be available on the AFP Northwest Arkansas Facebook page. For more details, visit community.afpnet.org/afparnorthwestchapter/home.

"Marie and Rosetta"
2021-11-17 - 2021-12-12
Born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, Sister Rosetta Tharpe became a legend, bringing fierce guitar and swing to gospel music – and blazing a path for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix and Ray Charles. “Marie and Rosetta” chronicles her first rehearsal with a young protégée, Marie Knight, as they prepare for the tour that would establish them as one of the great duos in music history. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org.

NWA Boutique Show
2021-11-19 - 2021-11-20
Shop over 150 merchants featuring thousands of one-of-a-kind and custom items including home décor, clothing, food, art and more at the Rogers Convention Center. For more information, visit www.nwaboutiqueshow.com.

Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas 5K
2021-11-20
Join Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas for its annual 5K, which is held in downtown Bentonville. For more information, visit www.gotrnwa.org.

Turkey Trot for Heroes
2021-11-25
The Turkey Trot for Heroes will be at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers. Proceeds go toward toys, clothing and necessities at Christmastime for veteran/first responder families in need. For more information, visit cutt.ly/sdiaturkeytrot⁠ or www.sheepdogia.org.

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2021-11-30 - 2021-12-05
Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory … to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more at this everlasting showstopper! For more details and tickets, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

"Detroit '67"
2022-10-12 - 2022-11-06 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
In 1967 Detroit, Motown music is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the ’67 riots. Winner of the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, this resonant play sizzles to the soundtrack of the 1960s. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/detroit-67.

Aiming for Zero Luncheon
2022-11-01
This luncheon on Nov. 1 at Kindred North features a panel of speakers, including adopted teens and adoptive families, and is hosted by Chelsea Helms, KNWA news anchor. This lunch is to celebrate National Adoption Month and Project Zero’s 11th year of serving the waiting children and teens of Arkansas. For questions and inquiries regarding this event, you can email Tiphanie at projectzeronwa@gmail.com. For more details, visit https://www.theprojectzero.org/.

"Almost, Maine"
2022-11-03 - 2022-11-06
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. It almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. For more details, visit https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/.

Light of Hope Luncheon
2022-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1420 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR, United States
Light of Hope Luncheon presented by General Mills is a free, one hour informational event. It brings together business and community leaders with the goals of spreading the CASA message, recruiting new volunteers, and raising funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas. Jason Nichol, Chief Customer Officer, Tyson Foods, will address lunch guests at noon Nov. 3 at Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Program begins promptly at noon and runs until 1 p.m. For more details, visit https://www.nwacasa.org/events/light-of-hope/.

Big Night Gala
2022-11-04 | The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Join The Jones Center on Nov. 4 for one of Northwest Arkansas’ signature events of the holiday season! Guests will enjoy an exclusive anniversary celebration recognizing 10 years of Big Night Galas at The Jones Center. All proceeds support the Center’s programming and annual operations. For more details, visit https://www.thejonescenter.net/big-night-2022.

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation Roundtable 2022
2022-11-04 - 2022-11-06
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation Chef’s Table dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Crystal Bridges, and the symposium (roundtable) will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, and 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 6. Dinner on Nov. 5 is at The Hive, and there will be a social activity at Topgolf on that evening as well.
The organization is bringing together the top clinicians from across the United States on Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis for a weekend of debate, working sessions to help us drive research and patient treatment for RRP. It is the first meeting of its kind.
To learn more, visit www.rrpf.org.

Cherishing Children In It to End It Fundraiser
2022-11-05
Mark your calendars for Nov. 5 to join Children’s Advocacy of Benton County for the Cherishing Children In It to End It Fundraiser, formally known as Sweetest Day! Kathryn McLay, President and CEO of Sam’s Club, is the chairman of this event at the Acosta building, located at 4204 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy #101 in Rogers. This event features a silent auction, wine pull and the opportunity to network with other professionals in NWA. For more details, visit https://cacbentonco.com/event/in-it-to-end-it/.

"Stone in his Pockets"
2022-11-09 - 2022-12-18 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Hollywood comes to rural Ireland in this hilarious multi-award winner “Stones in his Pockets,” which ran for four years in London’s West End. Small-town Irishmen Charlie and Jake are hired as extras in an epic American movie, but when a famous actress take a shine to Charlie—and tragedy strikes—chaos ensues. A hilarious clash of cultures that pits harsh reality against Hollywood endings. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/stones-in-his-pockets.

Virtual Fall Lunch & Learn
2022-11-10
Register today and join NextUp Northwest Arkansas for the Nov. 10 Virtual Lunch & Learn, Burnout – How to Thrive Instead of Survive Personally and Professionally. Tim Cavell, Clinical Psychologist | Fulbright Professor | Podcast Key Note Speaker, will share some key strategies for thriving during the challenging Q4 timeframe. A panelist of business professionals will then expand and share some of their own tools and strategies to remain calm during Q4 / holiday season chaos. Panelists include: Sri Gouri, Director Commercial Sales Insights, Sam’s Club; Sharon Joyner-Payne, INMAR EVP Corporate Communications and Great Teams; and Tracy Poulliot, Walmart Vice President Defect Refund. Event sponsors are INMAR & PepsiCo. To register, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/fall-lunch-learn/.

Uptown Hoedown
2022-11-10
Friends, it’s time to pull on your cowboy & cowgirl boots and get ready for the inaugural Uptown Hoedown Fundraiser from 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 10 at Grace Farms, located at 12141 Hwy 72 West in Bentonville. Join Saving Grace NWA for an exclusive evening featuring cocktail hour, dinner, live music, dancing, and a silent & live auction benefitting “Grace!” For more details, visit https://www.savinggracenwa.org/uptown-hoedown.

Light of Hope Breakfast
2022-11-15 07:30 - 08:30 | Rogers Convention Center
Light of Hope Breakfast presented by General Mills is a free, one hour informational event. It brings together business and community leaders with the goals of spreading the CASA message, recruiting new volunteers, and raising funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas. Dacona Smith, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, Walmart Stores U.S., will serve as the breakfast keynote on Nov. 15 at Rogers Convention Center. Program begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 8:30 a.m. For more details, visit https://www.nwacasa.org/events/light-of-hope/.

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
2022-11-16
The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP NWA) is hosting this year’s National Philanthropy Day during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16 at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center. National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a special day set aside each year to pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy has made to better the lives of individuals, communities, and the world.
The Northwest Arkansas Chapter is recognizing eleven local individuals and organizations that make a big difference in the NWA community, including:
-Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Rhonda Fincher Wotowis
-Outstanding Corporation: Henry Eye Clinic
-Outstanding Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation – Fayetteville Area Affiliate
-Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Individual: Evan Lee
-Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy – Organization: Sigma Phi Epsilon – Arkansas Alpha Chapter
-Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Jane Gearhart
-Lifetime Achievement Award: Johnelle Hunt
-Legacy Award: Candy Clark
-Outstanding Philanthropist: Tamara and John Roberts Family
-Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: United Way of Northwest Arkansas
-Judges’ Special Award: Esther Silver-Parker
The luncheon, held for the first time in person since the COVID-19 pandemic, is open to the public with seats starting at $40. Tickets to the event may be purchased through the ticketing website at https://tinyurl.com/afpnpd2022.

Art Show
2022-11-17 | First National Bank of NWA, 402 SW A St. #101, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join Sunshine School & Development Center on Nov. 17 at First National Bank of NWA in Downtown Bentonville for the Art Show auction of pieces by Sunshine School students and staff, as well as work from local NWA artists! For more information, visit https://www.nwasunshineschool.org/artshow.

NWA Boutique Show
2022-11-18 - 2022-11-19 | Rogers Convention Center
Don’t miss out on the biggest shopping event of the year at the NWA Boutique Show on Nov. 18 and 19 at the Rogers Convention Center. Shop over 175 merchants, take part in door prizes and much more. Bring a friend and finish all of your holiday shopping in one place and of course treat yourself to some goodies! Buy tickets today at https://www.nwaboutiqueshow.com/.

Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas Fall 5K
2022-11-19
Each season of Girls on the Run NWA comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Every child in the program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement. This year’s 5K will be on Nov. 19 in downtown Bentonville. For more details, visit https://www.gotrnwa.org/5k.

Turkey Trot for Heroes
2022-11-24
Held every Thanksgiving morning, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s Turkey Trot for Heroes 5K is an exciting event that garners the full support of local runners, running organizations and our communities.
In addition to the traditional 5K run, there is a Wild Gobbler 5K (a 5K with 5 stations of exercises throughout the route dedicated to Fallen Heroes), a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Virtual 5K which can be completed at any location!
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is proud to partner again this year with NWA Adopt-A-Cop! Proceeds from the race fund the programs of both nonprofits, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance and NWA Adopt-A-Cop.
NEW AWARDS! The Wild Gobbler has 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for men and women, plus a NEW 13th Place Trophy!!
Best Dressed award for the best dressed individual OR group
Super Supporter awarded to the top individual fundraiser
Founders Favorite chosen by our very own SgtMaj Lance Nutt
So many new and exciting things, and YOU can make a difference! Your participation will allow SDIA to help fellow Sheep Dogs Get Off The Couch and reengage in living active, meaningful and productive lives through our Outdoor Adventure, Warrior PATHH and Continued Service/Disaster Response programs.
For more details, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Rogers/SheepDogImpactAssistanceTurkeyTrotforHeroes.

Big Business Brunch
2023-11-01 08:00 - 10:30 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Big Business Brunch at 8 a.m. Nov. 1 at 21c Museum Hotel will feature Kerry Robinson (SVP, Beauty & Personal Care, Walmart US) & Silvia Kawas (EVP, Consumables, Walmart US). For more information, visit https://www.bbbsnwa.org/.
