Underbrush Books, with support from The Cozy Librarian and Ozark Beer Co., is hosting the inaugural NWA Book Fest, 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, April 1, at Ozark Beer Co., 109 N Arkansas Street, Rogers, AR. The event includes two stages and opportunities to connect with more than 2 dozen local authors and publishers, 12 maker/small business pop-up shops, and eight locally owned independent bookstores. 

The Rogers Lowell Chamber recently launched the Downtown Rogers Merchant MeetUp, a program designed to facilitate connections and collaborations among Downtown Rogers businesses. Business owners, managers and staff come together for the monthly get together to convene, connect, converse and collaborate over coffee.

Two locally owned businesses and the Rogers Historical Museum are partnering with a Bentonville based non-profit organization to offer a free children's activity that serves to support children in Ukraine. Brick Lane Books, Baked by Kori and Rogers Historical Museum invite you to stop by their free creation stations and make art to be sent to children in Ukraine. 

Downtown Rogers event venue, Brick & Mortar, has partnered with media production company, Arli Media, to host their first-ever SNAPS NWA. This curated pop-up event offers patrons an interactive experience where they capture selfies in themed booths designed by regional artists and creatives. Timed tickets are available for the event taking place Thursday, February 2 through Sunday 5, 2023 at Brick & Mortar on Union Block, 120 W Walnut. The Downtown Rogers interactive experience is sponsored by Rogers Art on the Bricks, a program of Rogers Lowell Chamber. 

As Valentines Day approaches, the pop-up event theme is aptly named "All You Need is Love," and features the creative work of five regional artists representing a range of styles and art mediums. Artists include Maryanne Stewart, Kylie Meador, Shelley Mouber, Shelby Nichols, and Ryan Freeman Burchfield.

The dramatic lifestyle change made by the owners of Downtown Rogers Business Mavis WineCo. caught the attention of Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette Profiles Editor, April Wallace, and Photographer, Charlie Kaijo.

Jeffrey Barnett and Meghan McDonald, were busy Hollywood TV and film industry professionals who took breaks each year to visit their NW Arkansas family. The onset of COVID, and the temporary, yet total shut down of TV and film production, gave them a chance to reflect on their California lifestyle and make the move to pursue a well thought out dream of changing careers and leaving the demanding, fast paced entertainment industry to move halfway across the country to Rogers, Arkansas. The Profiles article, found in section D, pages 1 and 2, of the Sunday, January 22 issue explains, "Barnett and McDonald moved to Northwest Arkansas amid the pandemic to open Mavis Wine Co., which since its opening has become Arkansas' first natural wine bar and bottle shop."

What's New in DTR?: Rogers Lowell Chamber is hosting a monthly downtown Rogers (DTR) merchant meeting and inviting business owners and their teams to talk about ways the Chamber can help them grow their business.

This forum provides an opportunity for the downtown business community to gain professional development and share ideas with each other and representatives from the City of Rogers as we work together to cultivate success.

DTR Merchant Meetup: January 19, 8:45 am - 10:00 am at Rogers Lowell Chamber, 317 W. Walnut St. RSVP to [email protected]

During the bleak weeks in winter where darkness exceeds daylight, many people suffer from anxiety and depressive disorders commonly known as The Winter Blues. Some find the winter blues can be alleviated through artificial light, making up for a shortness in daylight. Thursday, January 12, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., a ray of light will be found through collaboration students and faculty of the Arkansas Arts Academy and other visual and performance artists during Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk.

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is committed to celebrating local businesses in a variety of forms including editorial content, advertising options, and the annual Best of Northwest Arkansas. Their commitment to local business drives them to add more business focused solutions and partnerships each year.  pleased to announce they will continue to assist and support the Downtown Rogers Business community by sponsoring the Go Downtown Rogers Map. 

Downtown Rogers has earned the reputation of supporting the creative community and is home to dozens of businesses that offer locally made products and interactive experiences as part of the creative economy. The 2nd Thursday of every month, artists, craftsmen, and musicians, partner with downtown merchants to provide an opportunity to explore businesses and meet the artists in pop-up galleries. Participating locations and artists change from month to month, and art experiences consistently provide new and interesting opportunities for the public to connect with their third space and support the creative economy.

Spread some Holiday Cheer while you support Sharing & Caring of Benton County. Your $10 ticket helps children in Benton County experience the miracle of Christmas and you also support locally owned businesses in the downtowns of Rogers and Bentonville. Nineteen Downtown Rogers restaurants, bars and retail shops are participating in the Bentonville & Rogers SantaCon Holiday Celebration 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3^rd, followed by an afterparty beginning at 7:00 p.m. at The Shire GastroPub. Celebrate the holiday season and eat, drink and be merry during this 21+ event. Wear your best Santa, Elf, Reindeer or other holiday apparel and support the venues where you will find festivities with food, drink and shopping specials.

Make plans to continue--or begin--a family tradition with the Rogers Christmas Parade Friday, December 2 in Downtown Rogers.  The festivities kick off with a  holiday dance production by Ballet Westside Dance Studio at 6:00 p.m. at S. 1st Street and West Elm in the Turntable Plaza of Railyard Plaza. Then the parade procession begins at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy free cocoa provided by The Optimist Club of Rogers at West of 600 W Walnut Street.

With more than 70 entries, the Rogers Christmas Parade will line up from Rogers Heritage High School, then North along 5th Street with some entries assigned to line up at Tillery Elementary School. The Parade officially begins at 5th and Poplar, then heads East to 1st Street, North to Walnut and West to 7th Street. This year’s parade is being coordinated by the Rotary Clubs of Rogers and is sponsored by First National Bank of NWA.  It all starts December 2nd at 7pm in downtown Rogers. Chad and Wendy Kumpe have been named Grand Marshals for the Rogers Christmas Parade. These Arkansas natives and have lived in the Rogers area since 1995 and have been active in service to the community for many years.

Maryanne Stewart has always excelled at dreaming big, but executing those dreams did not come easily. "If you knew me before I started this journey, you would know I was the most timid and nervous person there ever was," she explained. You wouldn't know it today as she exudes energy and enthusiasm for helping clients and making beautiful furniture. 

Growing up, Stewart loved everything about design, from architecture to home decor. She knew early on, one day she would end up doing something in the design field. She founded Modest Method to provide design services and beautiful spaces to people who couldn't afford extravagant upgrades. Then, COVID happened, and things shifted a bit. She decided to focus more on furniture and curated pieces than spaces, and continue to offer affordable products through her process and products.

Polka music and lederhosen will take over Butterfield Stage from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 101 E Cherry Street in Downtown Rogers. The 7^th Annual Rogers Oktoberfest is hosted by the Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers and the Optimist Club of Rogers. The craft beer festival features an Oktoberfest theme, from blue-and-white decorations to stein-hoist competitions.

The Rogers Christmas Parade is set to sparkle through downtown as the City of Rogers confirms information about this year’s parade. The parade will follow its traditional route and take place on its traditional date, the first Friday in December. This year’s parade is being coordinated by the Rotary Clubs of Rogers and is sponsored by First National Bank of NWA.  It all starts December 2nd at 7pm in downtown Rogers. 

The community is invited to the Grand Opening celebration of Banco Sí!, Friday, September 23rd, at 114 S. 1st Street in in Downtown Rogers. Join them for networking and a tour of the historic building designed by the area’s leading architect, A. O. Clark and first opened as The Bank of Rogers in 1907. Banco Sí! completed slight renovations to the historic building which features a limestone façade with red granite columns beneath a Romanesque arch. The ceremonial ribbon cutting by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce takes place at 4:00 p.m. followed by for Banco Sí!’s Community Block Party until 7:00 p.m. where food, festivities, and community resources will be plentiful.

Pop the Champagne, Collab Design Co. just turned two years old. This marketing and brand management agency is comprised of a team of business strategists, marketers, and designers who have made it their mission to elevate businesses through a variety of creative initiatives that drive results while attributing their success to hard work, dedication, and lots of coffee!

In early 2020 Vania and Mark Greco began making candles as a hobby. However, it wasn't long before Vania was inspired to start a business even though--or perhaps, because--the pandemic was in full swing. The young entrepreneurs began selling their products in pop-up shops and farmers markets throughout Northwest Arkansas. The popularity of their products continued to grow, and they made the decision to open the storefront at at 112 N 3^rd Street in Downtown Rogers. 

Music Moves and the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society are partnering with Crowne Group and the City of Rogers office of Arts and Culture to host the inaugural Railyard Jazz & Blues Block Party Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30, 2022. This is part of the Railyard Live Concert Series presented by iHeartRadio at Butterfield Stage in Downtown Rogers. The two day event is designed to bring the community together in a celebration of Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Soul music.

Each year, the Daisy Airgun Museum creates a custom engraving for the annual Downtown Rogers, Arkansas, Limited Edition Model 25 BB gun. This is a fully functional Model 25 Daisy BB gun with laser engraving on the stock.  This year, Daisy chose to highlight the Opera Block, located at the Southwest corner of Walnut and First Streets in our Historic Downtown.  The annual issue of this and gun will be closed when 500 guns have been produced or on the last business day of 2022, whichever comes first. The gun includes an insert card about the image and building.

David and Holly King decided to pursue an adventure in jewelry design and repair in NW Arkansas in late 2019.  As a self-taught jeweler with a background in mechanics and metalsmithing, David began to build a business model to help solve the perception that owning custom jewelry is only for the affluent. “Custom jewelry should be available for anyone wanting to express their personality or style without an inflated price tag,” explained Holly. The couple designs each individual piece with the customer in mind using their skills and talent to make each piece unique. With the help of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and international sourcing of gemstones and diamonds, the Kings strive to offer a relaxed, stress-free shopping experience where beautiful, custom jewelry is affordable.

Kayla Norris, owner of Marketing Main Street, recently moved her full-service marketing company to 112 S 2^nd Street, one door North of Arkansas Public Theatre. Norris graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2014 and she and her husband moved to Tulsa for five years before returning to Northwest Arkansas in 2019. Her niche is small business marketing, and she has a passion for mobilizing small businesses towards their fullest potential.

Brick & Mortar is hosting a new exhibition with an artist reception offered during the June 9 Art on the Bricks Art Walk. Found Unbounded, a Multisensory Art Exhibition, explores the relationship between art and our senses.

ANA Gallery Found a Home in Downtown Rogers

Northwest Arkansas is rich in artistic talent and the Artists of Northwest Arkansas (ANA) is proud of its mission to sponsor, encourage, assist, and promote enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts in the region. For over 30 years the ANA has offered a welcoming and inclusive place for artists of all kinds to showcase their work, learn new skills, and be part of the growing art scene in Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding area.

High Street Real Estate & Development has broken ground on the Ritter and Spool Apartments, an exciting new addition to Downtown Rogers. Located at two corners of South 1st Street and West Chestnut Street, the development will feature two three-story buildings with a total of 45 modern apartment units. While designed with contemporary amenities, the project blends seamlessly with the historic character of the area, reflecting the goals of the Rogers Lowell Chamber to make Downtown Rogers a prime destination for living, working, and recreation.