Paddleboards And Pop Flies

February 18, 2023

Employment

Cool Jobs in NWA

Looking for a job? Check out these positions posted to our community board:

Have a job you're looking to fill? Post it HERE!

Highlight

U of A Architects Receive Recognition For Outstanding Projects

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The Architect's Newspaper showcased several projects by architects out of the University of Arkansas' Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design,

Read the full TB&P article HERE

Sports

Opening Weekend For Arkansas Baseball

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No. 8 Arkansas opens the 2023 season with a big challenge this weekend, taking on three Big 12 teams in the College Baseball Showdown

  • Big three: Arkansas will open against the Longhorns tonight at 7p, followed by No. 15 TCU on Saturday and No. 9 Oklahoma State Sunday afternoon. 
  • On the mound: The Razorbacks have been dealt a blow with the loss of starter Jaxon Wiggins but plan on leading with Hagen Smith, Will McEntire, and Hunter Hollan this opening weekend. 

Read more on the season opener HERE.

Outdoors

Paddlesports Industry Leaders Unite In Bentonville

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Leaders from the paddlesports industry came together in Bentonville last month to create a new national trade organization called The Paddlesports Trade Coalition

  • Get on board: The coalition's goal will be to expand paddlesports across North America by connecting industry leaders and addressing issues like access and sustainability.
  • Summitville: The summit was co-sponsored by the local tourism bureau Visit Bentonville and Runway Group, a holding company striving to make Northwest Arkansas a great place to live. 

Read more on the story HERE.

Events

Weekend Roundup

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Happy Friday! Whether your plans include postponed Valentine's dates or hitting the town with friends, we hope these ideas help spark some fun this weekend:

  • On stage: Get your dose of live music thanks to KUAF's list of great shows happening this weekend.
  • Eureka gras: Eureka Springs goes Mardi Gras this weekend, with a Masquerade Ball tonight, Feb 17, at 6p and a parade tomorrow, Feb 18, at 2p.
  • Mardi on: The Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade celebrates its 30th anniversary this Saturday, Feb 18, at 2p.
  • Movie Jam: The Arkansas Black Music & Film Expo begins today, Feb 17, in Fayetteville, with multiple film screenings, followed by a day filled with music tomorrow, Feb 18.
  • At the theater: Fall in love at Walton Arts Center with Moulin Rouge: The Musical, showing multiple times this weekend.
  • Run inside: Arkansas Track hosts the Arkansas Qualifier today at 2p in the Randal Tyson Track Center. 

Have a great weekend, everyone!

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