Shopping local is a true pleasure when you're surrounded by beautiful clothing in a cheerful and welcoming environment. Olivia Frank & Co is a chic new boutique in Northwest Arkansas, founded by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Julie and Olivia Woods. Located on First Street in Downtown Rogers, this boutique offers a thoughtfully curated collection of trendy apparel, jewelry, accessories, and gifts. What sets Olivia Frank & Co apart is its inclusive range of sizes, from small to 3X, ensuring that every woman can find something that makes her feel confident and beautiful.

Arkansas Public Theatre (APT) is gearing up for its 39th season, and the organization is inviting you to become a sponsor to help continue its tradition of exceptional live performances. Season sponsors play a crucial role in supporting the theater's mission.

"100 Things to Do in Bentonville/Rogers Before You Die" will be an exciting addition to any travel enthusiast's collection! This guidebook, set to be released on September 1, offers a blend of travel tips and bucket list experiences, making it a valuable resource for both residents and visitors of Northwest Arkansas. This new guide covers a wide range of activities across five categories: Food and Drink, Music and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, Culture and History, and Shopping and Fashion. With more than a hundred recommendations, this book will be a great resource for discovering all that Bentonville and Rogers have to offer.

Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Frisco Inferno, the Official BBQ Competition of Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally, hosted in Downtown Rogers on Sep 20-21. This event is a fantastic opportunity to "Smoke The Competition" and support a great cause.

Join the community for two unforgettable nights of modern art and connection in Downtown Rogers. Common Thread: Weaving Community Through Art is the first in a series of art exhibitions hosted by 2nd Street Studio, dedicated to building a vibrant community through art and a shared appreciation of our unique differences.

Event Details:

• Dates: August 23 and 24

• Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Location: 2nd St. Studio, 219 N 2nd Street, Rogers, AR

• Highlight: Look for the snake mural by @b_line_dot

 

Rebounding in style: Avenue Design Company has relocated her home decor and design business to a temporary retail space at 207 S 2nd Street, Downtown Rogers, just in time to welcome the Fall season. Tracy Alexander, the founder and owner, and her team have shown resilience and dedication after suffering a massive inventory loss due to tornado damage at their previous location at the Southeast corner of 2nd and West Walnut Street.

One fun thing: Join the Rogers Historical Museum Foundation at the Metroplex Event Center for the 3rd Annual Tasting Event, "An Evening of Historical Spirits."

Experience the Magic: The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, from 6:00-8:00 pm, with limited seating, so be sure to sign up soon. All proceeds will benefit the Rogers Historical Museum Foundation, helping to preserve the past, support the present, and secure the future of the Rogers Historical Museum.

From the heart: Big Heart Bread, founded by Laurie Anderson in 2020, has quickly become a staple for bread lovers in the Rogers community, not only for its delicious artisanal sourdough bread but also for its mission-driven approach. Laurie started baking in her small kitchen, sharing her creations with friends. When a friend insisted on paying for a loaf, Laurie saw an opportunity to do more than just bake; she could give back to the community.

Art on the Bricks Date & Time: Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Pop-up locations in Downtown Rogers, AR. Interactive map of participating locations.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Japanese Anime at the August 8th Art on the Bricks Art Walk! This exciting event showcases a diverse range of art inspired by Anime, created by both established and emerging artists. Experience everything from traditional paintings to digital illustrations, AI creations, and live cosplay characters.

Anime is a term used to describe specific types of animation originating in Japan and heavily influenced by Asian culture. Anime's ability to blend cultural traditions with modern storytelling makes it a standout art form that resonates with a global audience.

Passion and Purpose Noah Furuseth, a Rogers resident with a deep passion for horticulture and ecological sustainability, is making a significant impact on his community. With a commitment to permaculture—a concept that emphasizes using land, resources, people, and the environment in a manner that produces no waste and encourages natural closed-loop systems—Noah has dedicated himself to restoring native trees and plants lost in the recent tornadoes.

Tiny Forest Initiative This Saturday visitors at the Rogers Local Food & Art Market, can find a tiny forest of native trees propagated by Noah. He has taken cuttings from trees destroyed in the tornado near Rogers Cemetery and nurtured them into young trees ready for planting. These efforts not only help preserve the native flora but also contribute to the health of the local ecosystem.

Riding for a cause: Brothers and Roger’s business owners, Rick McLeod, owner of McLeod Insurance Agency, and Mike McLeod, owner of Mike's Auto Works, are riding their motorcycles in the 2024 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. They are sponsored by Pig Trail Harley Davidson and raising money for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. 

Road Worthy: The challenge takes place every other year and covers more than 10,000 miles to be completed in 12 days. 

Go Deeper: For more information about the McLeod Brothers’ Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge you can visit McLeod Brothers Hoka Hey Adventure on Facebook.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Goal #3: Establish the Rogers Lowell Chamber as the Primary Point-of-Contact for Doing Business in Downtown Rogers Objective: Utilize the Chamber Voice of Business and Go Downtown Rogers Newsletters to relay economic development successes. Response ...

Jessica Hester has been recognized as one of the ten outstanding Urban Land Institute women for her leadership and dedication to advancing gender equity in the commercial real estate industry. Her work as CEO/Founder/Principal Architect of VERDANT Studio, located in Downtown Rogers, reflects her commitment to shaping communities and enhancing quality of life. It's inspiring to see individuals like Hester making significant contributions to their industry and communities.

Urban Land Institute is a global network of professionals in every sector of real estate development and land use, from private enterprise to public service. ULI focuses on best practices in real estate development, housing, transportation, and related topics. Locally, ULI Northwest Arkansas serves as a trusted and relied-upon network of leaders advancing responsible land use and development. Locally and globally, the organization focuses on best practices in real estate development, housing, transportation, and related topics. 

 

Big Heart Bread is a home-based, benevolent bakery in Rogers. Founder and baker, Laurie Anderson, bakes Artisanal sourdough breads, and donates the proceeds to organizations that serve children in the community. Baking and giving away bread began as a hobby during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quickly her passion for sourdough baking blossomed into a thriving endeavor with a heartwarming mission. Positive feedback from friends and family ignited her entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to channel her love for baking into something greater. She discovered she could use the proceeds to help others in the community. Through word of mouth and social media, coworkers, friends and neighbors responded with moral support and more and more orders.

“Barks on the Bricks – The UltiMUTT Art Walk” is set to transform Downtown Rogers into a vibrant celebration of pets and artistry. Scheduled for 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, This event promises an exciting ...

All The Buzz: Onyx Coffee Lab recently opened a video production studio in Downtown Rogers that not only provides them with a dedicated space for content creation but also offers a valuable resource for film crews, producers, photographers, and creatives in the area.

 

Sharing the love: 2nd Street Studio is located at 219 N. Second Street, fosters collaboration and supports the local creative economy. Having a permanent location like 2nd Street Studio not only streamlines Onyx's promotional and educational efforts but also opens up opportunities for others to access professional studio space.

Convening in DTR: Every 3^rd Thursday the Rogers Lowell Chamber invites the Downtown Rogers business community to network and gain inspiration from other locally-owned business owners. House 1830 provided the venue for the April 18 gathering where attendees learned about this popular new restaurant and bar that quickly became a destination location for foodies in Downtown Rogers.

A family affair: Attendees met Binh and Susannah Hoang, and Quang and Vatsana Hoang and learned about the two couples’ entrepreneurial paths that led to restaurant ownership in Downtown Rogers. The House 1830 team welcomed fellow business owners with their house made waffles and coffee provided by Iron Horse Coffee Company.

Join us in commemorating a springtime tradition in the heart of Rogers with the Rogers Historical Museum's 2nd annual Downtown Rogers Window Display Contest! This year's theme, "Spring in the Ozarks," pays homage to the rich history of the Apple Blossom Festivals that graced our city's streets in the 1920s.

 

Randy Wilburn, public speaker, communicator, storyteller and founder of I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast, recently recorded an interview with Lacie Bray of Ozark Beer Company from the Firmin Garner Performance Studio at KUAF Public Radio in Fayetteville.

Lacie shared the profound journey of entrepreneurship, community engagement, and brewing innovation in the heart of the Ozarks. Podcast listeners are told the tale of the brewery's genesis from an idea born amidst the scenic beauty of Walla Walla, Washington, to a flourishing community staple in downtown Rogers, Arkansas.

 

The return of Arkansas Public Theatre to The Victory Theater and Season 38 marks a significant moment for the community, reviving a beloved tradition in a venue with a rich history. "Into the Woods," the musical chosen for this occasion, promises to captivate audiences with its enchanting tale woven around themes of family, curses, and encounters with iconic storybook characters.

In this production, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning script and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show.

 

Monday, April 1, Ozark Regional Transit Authority (ORT) implemented the area’s first intercity/regional bus route. The Bentonville/Rogers Exchange, (BRX) provides $0 fare travel between these two vibrant cities in Northwest Arkansas. Ozark Regional Transit, is committed to providing accessible transportation options that bring communities closer together.

ORT is servicing 84 total bus stops (42 Eastbound and 42 Westbound) with the westernmost stop at the Bentonville Community Center and the easternmost stop at the Butterfly Park located at South 1st Street and West Cherry Street near the Frisco Caboose in Historic Downtown Rogers. The route consists of 6 total buses during the busiest hours of the day, 30-minute headway  frequency or interval between consecutive departures of buses on a particular route. In this context, it means that a bus departs from a designated stop every 30 minutes. and it will require no transfers and be zero-fare to all passengers through 2024. 

Our Inspiration: World Art Day brings a collaboration between regional artists, local businesses and Rogers Lowell Chamber during the April 11 Art on the Bricks Art Walk. The Main Event: Art on the Bricks Art Walk, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ...