3W Magazine

"Miss You Like Hell"
2022-06-01 - 2022-07-10
When a whip-smart, deeply imaginative teenager agrees to take a road trip with her free-spirited Latina mother, neither can imagine where it will take them. Chance encounters with a medley of characters along the way brings them closer to understanding what sets them apart – and what connects them forever. A new musical with vast heart and fierce humor that exudes joy, frustration, and love of being a family in a changing America. This play contains adult language and themes (including discussions of self-harm and suicide). For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/.

"FLEX"
2022-06-29 - 2022-07-17
TheatreSquared (T2) will produce the co-world premiere of FLEX by Candrice Jones, an Arkansas native and winner of the 2020 Steinberg Playwright Award. FLEX tells the story of a girls’ high school basketball team from Plainnole, Arkansas. It’s 1997, and the women of the Lady Train team are inspired by the successes of the WNBA. With aspirations of going pro, they must first navigate the pressures of being young, Black and female in rural Arkansas. Will their fouls off the court tear their team apart? Or can they keep their pact to stick together through hell or high water? This powerful new play celebrates the fierce athleticism of women’s basketball with all the adrenaline and swagger of a four-quarter game. This play contains strong adult language and themes. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/.

Summer Swing
2022-07-12 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
A new take on the annual “Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event.” Enjoy a fun, team-focused “par-tee” while supporting mentorship in 2022. This event is geared toward team building and networking at Top Golf in Rogers. Each team comprises 6 golfers. No golf skills necessary. The golf dates are July 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21. For more details, visit https://bbbsnwa.org/.

Dog Days of Summer
2022-07-17 | Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery, 6461 E Guy Terry Rd, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Bring your four-legged friends and the rest of the family to explore and enjoy the beautiful 60 acres at Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery. Sassafras Springs Vineyard will donate 10% of food and drink sales to Humane Society of the Ozarks. Free to attend. The event includes a silent auction, adoptable pets, door prizes & more. For more details, please call Humane Society of the Ozarks at 479-444-7387 or visit https://hsozarks.org/.

Art of Wine: Winemaker’s Dinner
2022-07-19 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Fine dining enthusiasts won’t want to miss this special evening of food & wine at Walton Arts Center, featuring a collaborative menu from Chef Elliot Hunt of Atlas the Restaurant and Chef William Mauk of Ella’s Table, paired with award winning and highly rated wines by E&J Gallo. Proceeds benefit arts education programming. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit https://waltonartscenter.org/.

Summer Pop-Up
2022-07-21
Join NextUp Northwest Arkansas at Beautiful Lives for a pop-up event! Come to shop, network, and learn from the Beautiful Lives staff how we can support their cause. For more details, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/regions/northwest-arkansas/.

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
2022-07-21 - 2022-07-24, 2022-07-28 - 2022-07-31
Arts One Presents is excited to announce its upcoming summer musical “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at the Pat Ellison Performing Arts Center in Springdale. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is based on the 1831 novel by Victor Hugo with songs from the 1996 Walt Disney Animation Studios. Inspired by the universal desire to fit in, this musical tells the story of Quasimodo, a young man taught to hide himself and his differences away in the bell towers of Notre Dame. As he ventures into the world and falls in love, the audience sees his world expand. Set in a time period of great change, determinism, revolution and social strife, this story concludes that love and kindness are the most important shared human traits. Tickets are on sale now via Arts One Presents website: https://www.artsonepresents.org/performingarts.

Art of Wine: Uncorked!
2022-07-22
Indulge in an endless assortment of wine and bubbly. Savor small bites and delicious treats from your favorite local restaurants. Toast to a night out to remember! The party of the summer is back at Walton Arts Center – and it’s better than ever. Proceeds benefit arts education programming. For more details, visit https://waltonartscenter.org/.

Charity Pickleball Tournament
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-24 | Matrix Racquet Club, 1219 Mills Lane, Lowell, Arkansas, 72745
Join Matrix Racquet Club for the Charity Pickleball Tournament July 22-24. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Registration deadline is July 15, 2022. Register today at https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=6364.

Angels Paying it Forward Impact Celebration
2022-07-26 | Heroncrest Event Center
Join Circle of Life in celebration of our Angels Paying it Forward and the impact they make on hospice patients and families. The event on July 26 at Heroncrest Event Center features special guest Kelly Cervantes. Interested in hosting a table? Table Angels have the opportunity to invite 9 guests to their table. Please email guest names to khorrell@nwacircleoflife.org. The luncheon is free to attend. Register for attendance at: https://4agc.com/commerce_pages/720dff93-c0cf-47db-b43f-e7b375e97acb?fbclid=IwAR1_bgt4PAojZxAMkh0-nW0IDYX9strnQzsFl9Rwl_GmQsopvsAmiGXvjXg. For more details, visit https://nwacircleoflife.com.

Spark of Hope
2022-07-28 | Rogers Convention Center
Join Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA on Thursday, July 28 from 6-8 p.m. for its annual Spark of Hope at the Rogers Convention Center. Experience an evening filled with inspiration and celebration as the nonprofit honors its single parent recipients and supporters. For more details, visit https://spsfnwa.org/.

"DISASTER!"
2022-07-29 - 2022-07-31, 2022-08-04 - 2022-08-07, 2022-08-11 - 2022-08-14
It’s 1979, and New York’s hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending is a faded disco star, a sexy nightclub singer with her eleven-year-old twins, a disaster expert, a feminist reporter, an older couple with a secret, a pair of young guys who are looking for ladies, an untrustworthy businessman and a nun with a gambling addiction. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day, everyone struggles to survive and, quite possibly, repair the love that they have lost… or at least escape the killer rats. Audiences and critics are wild for this hilarious homage to the era of bell-bottoms, platform shoes and the hustle. Featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the ’70s. “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman” and “Hot Stuff.” For more details, visit https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/.

Dream Big Charity Gala
2022-07-30 | Fayetteville Town Center, 15 West Mountain, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Join Children’s Safety Center for the 15th annual Dream Big Charity Gala presented by Johnson & Johnson. This year’s circus themed event is sure to entertain and kicks off promptly at 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville Town Center. Guests will enjoy live music provided by NWA’s own Boom Kinetic and various Cirque acts, both presented by Arvest Bank, exciting carnival games in the midway, and an impactful program about the Children’s Safety Center’s mission to help local child abuse victims. For more details, visit https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/.

***POSTPONED*** - All for One
2022-08-02 | Fairlane Station, 108 Graham St., Springdale, AR, United States
***POSTPONED*** – All for One, hosted by Healing Hands of Mercy Foundation and Richmond Street Fundraising, is a gathering of nonprofits in Northwest at 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at Fairlane Station in Springdale. The evening includes book signings, chair massages, outreach opportunities, drinks and food trucks. Free for nonprofit representatives to attend. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/364034305407.

Dick Daniel Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon
2022-08-02
Rogers Rotary has always been blessed to have citizens who have stepped forward to make our community a better place to live. This year Rogers Rotary will again recognize another one of our citizens with our Dick Daniel Distinguished Citizen Award. The Dick Daniel Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes and honors individuals who strive toward the highest level of community involvement, influence, and dedication of time and energies toward making our community a better place to live. Distinguished Citizen nominees must meet each of these three specific criteria: 1. Demonstrated excellence, creativity and initiative in improving the community. 2. Provided valuable service by devoting time and energy to improving the quality of life for others in the community. 3. Assisted others in developing and utilizing their full leadership potential in the community. Raymond Burns more than meets the criteria for the award and Rogers Rotary club is excited to recognize him as the outstanding leader he is.
Raymond Burns will be recognized at the annual Dick Daniel Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon on Aug. 2, 2022, held at Embassy Suites in Rogers. Rogers Rotary Foundation will use proceeds from the event to provide funding for The Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County (CAC). The CAC provides a safe place for child abuse victims and their families to receive comprehensive services from dedicated professionals in a child-friendly atmosphere through a coordinated team approach. At the CAC, children are empowered to find their voice for the ultimate vision of eliminating child abuse and cultivating a safe community for children and their families.
For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rogers-rotary-club-dick-daniel-distinguished-citizen-award-tickets-156011429385.

Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament & Virtual Color of Hope Gala
2022-08-04 - 2022-08-06
The annual Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament is Aug. 4-5 and first-ever TV broadcast of the annual Color of Hope Gala on KNWA is Aug. 6. Both events raise funds for hematology and oncology services at Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW).
The socially distanced, in-person Will Golf 4 Kids tournament will be held Thursday, Aug. 4, and Friday, Aug. 5, at Bella Vista Country Club and Kingswood Golf Course.
Then, Saturday, Aug. 6, gather your friends and put on your favorite shade of pink for the 2022 Color of Hope’s virtual gala, chaired by Tamara and John Roberts.
You’ll tune in to KNWA from 7-8 p.m. for the first-ever TV broadcast of the Color of Hope Gala, which will include highlights from the Concert of Hope featuring GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum and CMA New Artist of the Year Jimmie Allen.
You’ll also hear from some of Arkansas Children’s Northwest’s own Healthcare Heroes and learn more about this year’s Champion Child, 5-year-old Carter Harris. Carter was diagnosed with cancer on his 4th birthday in January 2021.
And remember: you don’t have to attend either event to make a donation or participate in the auctions. The online premier and silent auctions will open for pre-bidding on Wednesday, July 27.
For more details, visit visit https://golfandgala.com/.

AIM for Advocacy Sporting Clays
2022-08-06
AIM for Advocacy Sporting Clays will be Aug. 6 at Spring Valley Rod and Gun Club. For more details, visit https://www.restorationvillage.net/aim-for-advocacy-2022/.

Beat the Heat Summer Swing Golf Tournament
2022-08-08 | Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club, 3024 N. 22nd St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life’s Beat the Heat Summer Swing Golf Tournament will be Aug. 8 at Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club in Rogers. To register and for more details, visit https://kendrickfincher.org/summer-golf-tournament/.

"My Fair Lady"
2022-08-09 - 2022-08-14 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” “My Fair Lady” tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed? For more details and tickets, visit https://waltonartscenter.org/.

Life Stages Summer Mixer
2022-08-11
Join NextUp Northwest Arkansas on Aug. 11 for a fun IN-PERSON night of networking with colleagues in similar life stages! You will get a chance to hear from panelists at various stages of their career paths and you will have a chance to continue the discussion in your specific life stage break out room. If that’s not enough, there will also be swag bags, drinks, catering from The Grazed Board and raffle prizes. Register here: https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/summer-connect-2/.

Putt for Paws
2022-08-13
Join Humane Society of the Ozarks for a round of miniature golf at Lokomotion Family Fun Park. Then head over to Foghorn’s at Green Acres in Fayetteville for the “after party!” For more details, visit https://hsozarks.org/.

Las Faygas
2022-08-19 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Save the Date for Las Faygas! This event, organized by The C.A.R.E. Initiative and Saatchi & Saatchi X, supports NWA organizations that help children who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. For more information, contact careinitiative@saatchix.com. To purchase tickets, visit https://tickets.waltonartscenter.org/24991/24992.

NWA Challenge for Hope
2022-08-19 - 2022-08-22 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States

Big Business Brunch
2022-08-23 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Big Business Brunch at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 at 21c Museum Hotel will feature Kristine Joji-Wood and Tasha Tandy. For more information, visit https://www.bbbsnwa.org/.

"It Came from Outer Space"
2022-08-24 - 2022-09-18
When an astronomer encounters a spaceship in the desert, everyone just laughs—until some townspeople start acting very strange. Are the aliens here to conquer the Earth? Or… do they come in peace? Full of music and laughs, “It Came from Outer Space” is an out-of-this World Premiere with the Tony Award-winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater. For more information, visit https://www.theatre2.org/.

Sip & Savor
2022-08-25
Join Boys & Girls Club of Benton County for Sip & Savor! You can sip some beer, wine, spirits and savor some of best culinary bites in town! All while getting to party with a purpose! Come enjoy wine & spirit pulls, games and support The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County! The event is located at 807 West Hudson Road in Rogers. For more details, visit https://www.bgcbentoncounty.org/.

SOAR NWA
2022-08-26 - 2022-08-27
SOAR NWA, Open Avenues family-friendly hot air balloon festival, is returning Aug. 26-27 at Drake Field in Fayetteville. There is something for everyone – hot air balloons, live music, circus performers, a kid zone, car exhibit, helicopter rides, beer garden, food trucks and more! For tickets and details, visit https://www.soarnwa.com/.
