Lasang Pinoy is set to open its doors at Proof Downtown, the innovative restaurant space located at 200 N 2nd Street, on Thursday, August 8! Proof Downtown, a visionary project by Canoe Concepts, provides a fully-equipped kitchen designed as a blank canvas for culinary creatives. This platform allows new restaurants to test and perfect their concepts with minimal risk. Founded by Rogers’ serial entrepreneur Hannah Cicioni, Proof Downtown supports and nurtures emerging culinary talent.

Lynn Hill, owner of Yoga Story and Yoga Story DTR, is a candidate in the 22nd Annual Northwest Arkansas Kiss a Pig Gala to benefit the American Diabetes Association, (ADA). Hill invites you to support the ADA by contributing to her fundraising campaign. Cast your vote for her to help win the challenge and kiss a pig.

Locally owned Downtown Rogers businesses thrive on the relationships they build with their customers. These relationships have been especially important this year as some merchants lost days, or even weeks, of revenue due to interruptions caused by the recent storm damage. This is revenue and perhaps even lost inventory that won’t been recovered.

Downtown Rogers businesses understand the value of customer loyalty. Many have implemented various programs to reward their repeat customers.

Bikes Blues & BBQ, (BBB) the world’s largest charity motorcycle rally, is connecting with the merchants of Downtown Rogers to share details about the September 18 – 21, 2024 event. For the third year, Rally Week brings the excitement and energy of the event to historic Downtown Rogers and Eureka Springs, providing a unique opportunity for local businesses to engage with visitors and showcase the charm and offerings of Rogers.

Event: Downtown Rogers Merchant Meet-Up
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Program begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Location: TxAR House, 300 South 1st Street, Rogers, AR

Beautifying Downtown: In 2009, DTR neighbors initiated a project to plant 22 redbud trees to honor the memory of Cooper Mack. The presence of the neighborhood redbuds signaled new beginnings, hope and love.

• Cooper, the son of John and Harriet Mack, grew up in Downtown Rogers and was a graduate of Rogers High School. 

• He studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. 

• Upon graduation, he worked as an architect, and was practicing in London, England, when he was diagnosed with leukemia and lost his battle at age 26.

This initiative has brought joy to residents and visitors of Downtown Rogers for 15 years. The devastation of the May 26, 2024 tornadoes inspired neighbors to revive the effort, this time to beautify even more residential streets throughout Downtown Rogers and beyond. The goal is to help replace the many trees were damaged or destroyed.

Caring for canines: Rogers residents Ed and Kathy McClure are championing the cause of the Humane Society of Northwest Arkansas, a no-kill shelter currently at full capacity. To raise awareness and support, they are purchasing pup-cups from baked by kori. 

The McClures are purchasing 68 pup-cups—one for each dog at the shelter,—from Downtown Rogers merchant, baked by kori. The community is invited to join them in supporting the shelter. Stop by either location: buy pup-cups for your pups, take photos, share on social media, and help give the shelter doggies some love and treats. Use #GoDowntownRogers.

• Pup Cup Pick Up: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, baked by kori, 128 S 2nd Street, Rogers
• Pup Cup Distribution: 2:20 p.m. Thursday, July 18, Humane Society of Northwest Arkansas, 405 E Nursery Road, Rogers

Join us for the July Art on the Bricks Art Walk and share in the Americana Vibes. Enjoy an evening filled with art exhibits, pop-up shops, interactive art experiences, and live music as you explore retail shops and restaurants throughout Downtown Rogers.

Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
See the map of participating locations.

Girl Power: Women of the Ozarks is a collaborative art exhibit hosted by Ozark Beer Company and featuring female artists from the Ozark Mountain region of Arkansas. Their mission is to:

• spotlight local, female-identifying artists

• bring Northwest Arkansas meaningful art in various media

• provide an opportunity for our community to engage with local artists, and one another

LISA Academy has always been at the forefront of educational excellence, and with the launch of LISA 2.0, the District is set to revolutionize the learning experience. As part of LISA Academy's 5-year strategic plan, LISA 2.0 aims to address the growing demand for STEM-C professionals and underscore the importance of higher education degrees. Let's delve into the key components of this initiative and understand how it prepares students for a successful future.