3W Magazine

Phoenix Ascending
2022-01-22
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’ Phoenix Ascending will be 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Walton Arts Center. The program features Márquez, Danzón No. 2; Heather Schmidt, Piano Concerto No. 4, Phoenix Ascending; and Sibelius, Symphony No. 2. For more details, visit https://www.sonamusic.org/.

Moonlight Masquerade
2022-01-28
The Junior League of Northwest Arkansas presents the 10th annual Moonlight Masquerade at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at Record. Don your mask and cocktail attire for a great cause. All proceeds from Moonlight Masquerade go directly toward the nonprofit’s mission as well as its community focus area of bringing awareness to and the prevention of domestic violence in Northwest Arkansas.
The event includes samplings from local food trucks and signature cocktails. Dance the night away to the beats of DJ Derrick and bid on a multitude of items in the silent auction. For more information, visit https://www.juniorleaguenwa.org/moonlight/.

***POSTPONED*** - A Blue "Soar"ée
2022-02-05
***POSTPONED*** – Thaden School invites you to A Blue “Soar”ée on Feb. 5, celebrating the opening of the Thaden School Performing Arts Center. The evening includes a blue carpet reception at 6 p.m. and a live performance at 7 p.m. For tickets and information, contact Adora Curry at 479-245-4617 or acurry@thadenschool.org.

Ooh! La, la! A Chocolate and Wine Pairing Dinner
2022-02-10
Jackson L. Graves Foundation’s Ooh! La, la! A Chocolate and Wine Pairing Dinner on Feb. 10 at The Garden Room will begin with a champagne reception at 6:30 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by three decadent chocolate-inspired courses. Each course will be expertly paired with a fine wine. Seating is limited. Visit https://www.jacksongraves.org/ for details.

Masquerade Ball
2022-02-10
Join Walton Arts Center in celebrating 11 years of Masquerade Ball: one of the center’s premiere events benefiting arts education initiatives. Masquerade Ball will be Feb.12 at Walton Arts Center. Black tie suggested, masks encouraged. The honorary chair is John Furner, President & CEO Walmart U.S., and event co-chairs are Jeff Clapper, 8th and Walton, and Tony Waller, Walmart. For more details, visit https://waltonartscenter.org/.

"Something Rotten"
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-13, 2022-02-17 - 2022-02-20, 2022-02-24 - 2022-02-27
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce “Something Rotten,” set in the 1590s. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. For more details, visit https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/.

Valentines 5K/8K
2022-02-12
Run Bentonville’s Valentines 5K/8K will be Feb. 12. For more details, visit https://www.runbentonville.com/.

Winter Lunch 'n Learn
2022-02-17
Join NEW Northwest Arkansas for a Winter Lunch ‘n Learn on Feb. 17 to discuss topical challenges and strategies to overcome them. For more details, visit https://www.newonline.org/region/northwest-arkansas.

A Knight to Remember
2022-02-19
A Knight to Remember dinner and auction will be at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Embassy Suites in Rogers. The theme is Gin & Jazz. The event benefits St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. For more information, email eventchair@svdpschool.net.

Partners + Prevention Lunch
2022-02-22
Children’s Safety Center’s Partners + Prevention Lunch will be Feb. 22. For more details, visit https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/.

"Tiger Style!"
2022-02-23 - 2022-03-31
Squabbling siblings Albert and Jennifer Chen reached the pinnacle of academic achievement. But as adults, they’re epic failures: he’s just been passed up for promotion and she’s been dumped by her loser boyfriend. So, they confront their parents and launch an Asian Freedom Tour! From California to China, this hilarious new comedy examines race, parenting, and success with wit and sharp humor. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/.

Leading with Excellence Awards Gala
2022-02-26
Black Action Collective’s Leading with Excellence Awards Gala on Feb. 26 is a black-tie celebration bringing together over 300 community members and philanthropists to recognize black community leaders for their impact and influence in our community. The event is filled with fun, food, collaboration, music, and dancing. This year, Black Action Collective will also recognize its 2021 SURJ Champions at the event. The keynote speaker for the event is James Perkins, Mayor of Selma, Alabama. For more details, visit https://bacnwa.org/.

Continental Connections
2022-02-26
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’ Continental Connections will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Walton Arts Center. The program includes: Grażyna Bacewicz, Overture for Orchestra; Dinuk Wijeratne, Tabla Concerto; and Schumann, Symphony No. 2. For more details, visit https://www.sonamusic.org/.

Arkansas Miss Amazing 2022
2022-02-26
Arkansas Miss Amazing will be Feb. 26 at Bentonville Community Church. The nonprofit provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities across Arkansas to build self-esteem. For more details, visit https://missamazing.org/chapters/AR.

Out-of-the-Box Luncheon
2022-03-04 | Record, 104 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR, United States
The 11th annual Out-of-the-Box Luncheon will take place on March 4, 2022, at Record in downtown Bentonville. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., program will begin at noon. This year’s luncheon will be hosted by Jaclyn Washington-House of KNWA/FOX24 and feature a fireside chat with Andrea Albright, Executive Vice President for Global Sourcing for Walmart. Proceeds go to support Girls on the Run’s mission to envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. For more information, visit https://www.gotrnwa.org/.

Starlight Gala
2022-03-05

NWA Fashion Week
2022-03-10 - 2022-03-12

Shooting For Scholarships
2022-03-10 - 2022-03-12
Shooting For Scholarships is an event hosted by Arkansas Athletes Outreach from March 10-12 in Rogers. Teams will shoot a total of 100 free throws and compete against other teams to make the most baskets and raise the most money. Funds raised will be used toward scholarships for AAO players. For more information, visit https://www.aaoteam.org/.

Arkansas Dance Marathon
2022-03-12
Arkansas Dance Marathon on March 12 is a student-run nonprofit organization that raises money for the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital — Arkansas Children’s Northwest. Put on your dancing shoes! For more details, visit https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=4628.

Irish 5K/10K
2022-03-12

Pink Ribbon Luncheon
2022-03-17
The Pink Ribbon Luncheon is happening on March 17, 2022. For more information, visit https://www.komen.org/.

Spring PopUp Event
2022-03-17
Join NextUp Northwest Arkansas for an in-person networking and fun workout hosted by Full Out Barre! Space is limited and event is open to NEW Northwest Arkansas members only. For more information, visit https://www.newonline.org/regions/northwest-arkansas.

"Hamilton"
2022-03-22 - 2022-04-03
“Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, “Hamilton” is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. For more information, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

"Meteor Shower"
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-27
This hilarious comedy finds Corky and Norm excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. For more information, visit https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

100th Annual Celebration of Business & Community
2022-03-29

Virtual Celebration Luncheon
2022-03-30
This virtual luncheon celebrates the successes of Life Styles, Inc., clients, staff, volunteers, employers and the Northwest Arkansas community. For details, visit www.lifestylesinc.org.

Spring Mentoring Event
2022-03-31
The virtual Spring Mentoring Event on March 31 is hosted by NextUp Northwest Arkansas. For more information, visit https://www.newonline.org/regions/northwest-arkansas.

***CANCELED*** - Moving Forward Banquet
2022-03-31
