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Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Rogers!

We're going to have so much fun in Downtown Rogers this holiday season - it's Holiday Hoopla! Join your friends and neighbors for all the exciting events and activities planned from right after Thanksgiving up through Christmas. Shop, dine and explore Downtown Rogers for all your holiday purchases - you'll feel good knowing you are supporting locally-owned small businesses in your own hometown.

Make memories, make friends, take in the lights and take a few moments to enjoy the season.

3rd & Union Acoustic Set

Thursday, Dec. 20, Doors Open at 6 p.m., Concert at 7 p.m.
Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers

TICKETS HERE: http://bit.ly/3rdUnion12

Fresh off the release of their debut album, 3rd & Union will play an acoustic set in the historic Victory Theater in Downtown Rogers. Tickets are $5 per person, and are available online at the link above.

Hometown girl Palmer Lee and her singer-songwriting partner Chase Coy bring together their favorite elements of country music from artists like Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert, as well as folk influences from bands such as The Civil Wars and The Weepies.

The self-titled album was released in November 2012 and caught the ears of fans and industry professionals alike. Rising to #29 on the iTunes Country Albums chart, the duo's intelligent, emotional songs are taking the country world by storm. Get it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/3rd-union/id578263881.

Featuring heartfelt and sincere songs such as "My Love" and "Learning to Live Without," the album showcases the duo's songwriting talents. Palmer and Chase met as classmates at Belmont University in Nashville. While working together on a song to be placed at Coy's sister's wedding, the two discovered they had incredible songwriting chemistry, and the idea to start a country duo was born.

This acoustic concert for "family and friends" in Palmer's hometown is an event not to be missed.

Open Late 'til 8!

Thursdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20
Participating Businesses Listed Below

Shop, Dine and Explore Downtown Rogers on Thursdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas when retailers and restaurants will be "Open Late 'til 8!" Enjoy activities planned each Thursday including Ladies Shopping Night on Dec. 6, Guys' Shopping Night on Dec. 20, and the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest on Dec. 13!

Boston Mountain Cycles 204 W. Walnut St.	Brick Street Botanical 105 W. Walnut St.	Carriage Works Antiques 107 W. Walnut St.
CaddiesShack 124 W. Walnut St.	Ed Cooley's White River Gallery 115 S. 2nd St.	Daisy Airgun Museum 202 W. Walnut St.
Dollar Saver 101 E. Walnut St.	Finders Keepers Fleatique 119 E. Walnut St.	Fleur de Lis Upscale Resale Boutique 208 W. Walnut St.
Fontana Fruit and Vegetable Market 111 W. Walnut St.	Barry Golden's Designer Jewelry 206 W. Walnut St.	Kirby's Kupakes 128 S. 2nd St.
Mustardseed Menagerie 103 W. Walnut St.	Poor Richards Art Gallery 101 W. Walnut St.	Showcase Trophy & Awards 112 W. Walnut St.
The Rabbits Lair 116 S. First St.	The Rusty Chair 109 W. Walnut St.	Stevette's Fine Fashions 215 W. Walnut St.
Stylish Salvage 209 S. Second St.	Trolley Line Bookshop 110 W. Walnut St.	Vintage Antiques II 120 W. Walnut St.
White's Jewelry & Coin 115 W. Walnut St.

Santa on the Caboose

Saturdays, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22
10 a.m.-2 p.m. ~ Frisco Caboose at the corner of Walnut and First Streets

When Santa visits Downtown Rogers, he hangs out inside the Frisco Caboose to hear what all the girls and boys want under their tree. He'll be there from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each Saturday in December. Don't forget to bring a camera or take a photo on your smart phone to share with family and friends!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest & Holiday Sips

Thursday, Dec. 13 - 6-8 p.m.
Frisco Stage

It's 2 events on 1 night in one cool place (and we do mean chilly)!

Dig out that ugly Christmas sweater and wear it with pride! You could win the prize for the "best" ugly Christmas Sweater in Rogers!

Come down to Frisco Stage (First & Elm) from 6-8 p.m. for your official photo and we'll post it on Facebook so everyone can vote on the best! There's three categories of ugly: "Most Creative," "Seriously?!," and "Silliest." You can also get a pic with Santa (sporting his Ugly Christmas Sweater) taken by Freedom Dreamer Photography for a small fee.

After your photo shoot, pick up a "Holiday Sips" game sheet for $5 and you can taste-test cheery holiday beverages of all kinds at participating shopws. Once you've completed your rounds, bring your card back to the Frisco Stage to vote on your favorite drink, and pick up a special, limited-edition gift bag!

If you're ready for a night-cap after all this, stop by Club Frisco after 8 p.m. for Cocktails with Santa!

There's so much to do and see in Downtown Rogers this holiday season! Grab a bite & a brew, hit the unique shops, or wander through the lights in the park.

Rogers Christmas Parade
brought to you by

Monday, Dec. 3
7 p.m. ~ Poplar, First and Walnut Streets in Downtown Rogers

Who doesn't love a parade? Especially a sparkly, musical, sugary Christmas Parade?! Nearly 100 floats, marching bands, decorated cars, scouts, dogs, choirs and kids take part each year in this extra-special event - each covered with bright Christmas lights! Expect a blizzard of fake "snow" on this year's entries as they all try to win one of the four special awards for the theme "Winter Wonderland."

Parade Winners:

Spectacular Sparkles Award for outstanding display of lights - Arvest Bank
Elfin Magic Award for outstanding entry featuring children - Dynasty Dance Academy
Glory of Angels Award for outstanding illustration of a religious theme - Rogers First Assembly of God
Knock Your Stockings Off Award for outstanding illustration of the theme "Winter Wonderland" - Pack 77

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 24 ~ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Participating Businesses

Support your favorite small business. This Nov. 24 is Small Business Saturday®, a day to celebrate and support the local small businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the country.

Downtown Rogers businesses are proud to take part in Small Business Saturday, and we’re encouraging everyone to Shop Small®. Many of the Downtown Rogers businesses will host open houses or offer special deals to make you feel at home. Most importantly, get out there, Shop Small, and let’s make this Nov. 24 the biggest day of the year for small business.

To learn more, visit ShopSmall.com.

Holiday Hoopla Kick-off!
brought to you by Rick McLeod Rick McLeod Farmers Insurance

Saturday, Nov. 24
5-6 p.m. ~ Frisco Stage (S. First & Elm Streets)

Santa will make his first appearance in Downtown Rogers at this brand-new event! But how will he arrive? It's the best-kept secret in town! Watch for clues and keep up with Santa at @Downtown_Rogers on Twitter or @Main Street Rogers, Inc. on Facebook in the weeks ahead.

Before the big man gets to the stage, it'll be rockin' with music from the School of Rock! The Sugar Plum Fairy will make an appearance with the company from Ballet Westside too.

Then we'll officially light up the night as Mayor Greg Hines flips the switch on the city's brand-spankin'-new 22-foot-tall Christmas Tree! Have your family's Christmas card photo taken by the giant tree or with Santa after the show. Make sure to feed the family at one of the great Downtown Rogers restaurants or street vendors!

More Fun in Downtown Rogers

The Paper Angel Project
through Dec. 20 at participating businesses in Downtown Rogers

Visit a participating business in Downtown Rogers to purchase your Paper Angel for $1 to support the NWA Women's Shelter. You can take your angel home to hang on your tree, or place it on the community tree at The Dollar Saver, 101 E. Walnut St. These paper angels were lovingly crafted by children at My Other Mother Child Care, Peace Kids Learning Center, Evergreen Children's Academy, ABC Happy Kids, Tiny Tots Child Care and Kindergrove Children's Center. Make your donation and pick out an angel at Mustardseed Menagerie, 103 W. Walnut St.; The Rusty Chair, 109 W. Walnut St.; Fontana's Fruit & Vegetable Market, 111 W. Walnut St. Funds raised will be used by the Women's Shelter to purchase gifts for children staying at the shelter this Christmas.

Canned Food Drive at My Salon
Nov. 1-Dec. 22

Give something back this holiday season at My Salon, 323 N. Second St. in Rogers. Now through Dec. 22, canned food donations will be collected for the Benton County Children's Shelter. For more information, call Kimberly Patton at 479-246-9313.

Rogers Optimist Club Christmas Tree Lot - A Rogers Tradition
Nov. 23 until sold out

Celebrate the holidays and help the youth of northwest Arkansas when you purchase a real Christmas tree from the Rogers Optimist Club. The best selection of 5-foot to 15-foot Noble, Fraser and Douglas firs in northwest Arkansas. Visit the lot at 618 W. Walnut St, in Downtown Rogers, from 1-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. on Saturdays and noon-8:30 p.m. on Sundays, from Nov. 23 until the trees are gone! It's a 30-year tradition in Rogers! For more information, call Tom at 479-366.8002 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/rogersoptimist/.

Winter Wonderland - Holiday Theme Tours of the 1895 Hawkins House
Nov. 25-Dec. 31, Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Discover how our ancestors coped with frigid winter weather, and see how they used batting, glitter, and tinsel to re-create wintry scenes in their holiday homes. Visit the museum free of charge at 322 S. Second St. in Downtown Rogers. For more information, call 479-621-1154 or visit http://www.rogersarkansas.com/museum/.

Past Events:

Elf House presented by Ballet Westside
Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bring your little ones to shop for Christmas presents for their loved ones and pets at the Elf House, located at the Rogers Historical Museum Education Annex, 120 W. Poplar St. Elf House is a gift shop for children, where a friendly elf helps the kids shop so Mom & Dad can't see! Gifts range in price from 50 cents to $10. Free gift wrapping is available too, so the gifts are super secret! Elf House is a fundraiser for the Ballet Westside Performing Company. For more information, contact Ballet Westside at 479-636-6678.

Rogers Little Theater Presents "A Christmas Carol Today"
Dec. 7-9, Dec. 13-16

"A Christmas Carol Today" features the beloved story, made relevant in modern times with modern music and references, creating a moving and magical family entertainment which will become a holiday tradition. On Thursdays-Saturdays, show time is at 8 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. Sunday matinee show time is 2 p.m., with dinner served at 1 p.m. Balcony seating (without dinner service) is offered for each show. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://rogerslittletheater.org/ or call 479-631-8988.

Ballet Westside Presents "The Nutcracker"
Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.

A holiday tradition by the Performing Company of Ballet Westside. This year's production will be held at Rogers High School, 2300 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For more information on the performance, or on the Sugar Plum Tea set for Dec. 9 at 12:30 p.m., visit http://www.balletwestside.com/index_files/Page391.htm or call 479-636-6678.

Holiday Open House at the Rogers Historical Museum

Sunday, November 25, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy holiday crafts, refreshments, and tours of the 1895 Hawkins House. This year's theme in the museum's historic house is "A Winter Wonderland." Discover how our ancestors coped with frigid winter weather, and see how they used batting, glitter, and tinsel to re-create wintry scenes in their holiday homes. Visit the museum free of charge at 322 S. Second St. in Downtown Rogers. For more information, call 479-621-1154 or visit http://www.rogersarkansas.com/museum/.