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]

CLEAResult partners with two utility companies in NW Arkansas to reduce energy use on a large scale. This partnership assists residential customers improve their homes’ energy efficiency.

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. 

The second DTR Merchant Meetup was held Thursday, December 8 at the Rogers Lowell Chamber. Twenty merchants attended along with representatives from the City of Rogers and Chamber. This gathering provides merchants the opportunity to come together, support one another and collaborate on opportunities. 

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.

Your invitation to "Shop Small" doesn't end with Small Business Saturday, and 20 locally owned businesses are geared up to give you the motivation to continue building this habit. This initiative invites you to pick up a bingo card at any of the participating locations, make a purchase at 5 or more businesses, collect a stamp, and turn in your card for a chance to win a Downtown Rogers prize package worth more than $400 gift cards and merchandise!

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.

Rogers Short Film Festival Promotes November 17^th Networking at Ozark Beer Company

Elizabeth McCurdy and Barry Cobbs, co-directors and founders of Rogers Short Film Festival, are setting the stage for another opportunity to present short, independent films from across the U.S. and beyond.  But their energy and enthusiasm is bubbling over so they decided to convene filmmakers and supporters at a mixer from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 17^th at Ozark Beer Company, 109 N Arkansas Street, Rogers, AR.

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.

ROGERS, AR—The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VA) is partnering with Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk in November to feature the art of U.S. Military Veterans as the nation prepares to celebrate Veterans Day. The Rogers Experimental House, located at 121 W Walnut Street, will showcase the creative works of veterans and other artists during the 2^nd Thursday art walk from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 10. Live music, artist demonstrations, and art and crafts exhibits will commemorate the service and talent of military veterans. A reception, sponsored by Kirk Pearson, US Air Force Veteran and owner of, LaborMax Staffing is also planned. Related items of interest include: Civil War art and artifacts and a display of military uniforms from past decades. Downtown Rogers businesses will also host pop-up galleries with art by Rogers Public School Students and a variety of artists.

October 22, 2022 is National Make a Dog's Day and we are celebrating in Downtown Rogers!  The Downtown Rogers community is known for their love dogs EVERY DAY, and this is an extra special day to spread information about dogs’ importance in our lives and how much they can improve our days with their love and loyalty. This is also a day to encourage people to adopt from shelters and provide a better life for at least one dog. Humans mean the world to a dog, and it is time we ensure they get everything they deserve.

The Rogers Rotary Club has served as a driving force for economic development in Rogers and Northwest Arkansas.

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 Rogers Historical Museum presents a two day walking tour in Downtown Rogers.  “Ghost Walks” will begin outside of the museum October 27 - 28, 2022.

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.

Bring your pooch and join dog-friendly Downtown Rogers for the first-ever “Best Friends Animal Society Pup Crawl!” This “pub crawl with a purpose” will benefit the Best Friends Pet Resource Center opening in Bentonville in early 2023. The Pet Resource Center will be a first-of-its-kind in the nation, fully reimagined shelter, paving the way for the rest of the country.

The third annual Rogers Short Film Festival invites filmmakers of all ages to compete in categories based on experience and budget. The event provides an opportunity for creatives from across the country and internationally to convene in Downtown Rogers to meet one another, network, and have a platform for their films. Short films, with a run time of 30 minutes or less, are juried into the festival and screened at the historic Victory Theater. The event dates are March 3 – 5, 2023, Categories include: K-12 Student, Postsecondary Student, Amateur, and Professional. Film submissions and sponsorship opportunities are open now. 

The 7th annual Frisco Inferno Barbecue Competition & Tasting takes place Saturday, October 8^th at 301 S 1^st Street in Downtown Rogers. The official barbecue tasting competition of Bikes Blues & BBQ, the event is at the center of all the Downtown Rogers Rally Week festivities. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers, the event features smoked pork butts and chicken for a public tasting event with up to 25 barbecue teams competing. ​ Teams will also submit smoked pork butt and chicken leg quarters for the judges choices awards with 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place judges choice trophies in each division. $3,500 in cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. There are still a few slots left and registration to compete is available online.

Natural State Beverage Company creates natural sodas and delicious kombucha. Founded by co-owners Krista and Ty Cloud in February 2021, they first set up their operation in a small commercial location in Bentonville and have recently moved to a significantly larger location at 215 S Arkansas, just North of Jiffy Kwick. As the popularity of their natural sodas and delicious kombucha grew, they quickly recognized the need for more space to increase production so they purchased the property at 215 S Arkansas, which has previously been home to a laundromat, an appliance shop and a church.

Yo + Aqui (I + Here) - A Newcomer's Journey is the theme for the Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk scheduled for September 8, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Artists and other creatives share their stories related to moving to NW Arkansas.

Arkansas Public Theatre begins its 37^th season at the Victory Theater with the first performance set for mid-September. Season 37 Memberships include tickets to all Main Stage Performances in the 2022-2023 season with early access to your favorite seats and complementary tickets to the Season 38 Preview Party. Members are also able to receive complementary ticket exchanges 24 hours before showtime. Patrons may contact the theater by phone or online to become sponsors or purchase season tickets. Individual ticket sales for each performance are released a few weeks prior to each opening based on availability. Tickets are available at arkansaspublictheatre.org or call 479-631-8988. Tickets range in price from $20-$45. Doors open at 1 hour before shows start.

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. 

Dance with Me Studio by Aura is a ballroom & Latin dance studio and club located at 210 E. Chestnut Street in Downtown Rogers, Arkansas. Owner Aura M. Maurice is a Renaissance woman with an incredible amount of talent. She is dedicated to sharing her passion for dance as a professional performer and instructor. She brings social dancing to her students using a fun, fast and easy learning process. Her studio offers group and private lessons for adults and children as well as social dance nights. 

This economic sector blurs the lines between industries as it sits at the crossroads of arts, culture, business, and technology.

The Frame Shoppe in Downtown Rogers has been a locally owned framing resource since 1975. Already an experienced framer, Kerbie Lansford first contacted The Frame Shoppe about employment in late 2014, but the owner didn’t have a need, but mentioned wanting to sell in a few years. That fortuitous phone call resulted in the opportunity for Lansford to purchase the business at 215 N 3rd Street in January of 2016. As the owner of a locally owned frame shop, she has taken advantage of resources available to small business owners including developing her first business plan and applying for and securing an SBA Loan with the help of the University of Arkansas Small Business Technology Development Center. Today she continues to realize her dream of owning a frame shop and gallery.