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community by giving musicians an affordable space to play, rehearse, record and collaborate with others (both) inside and outside of their music genre. We envision a thriving, inclusive community of musicians pursuing their passions — casually, professionally and everything in between. Q. What does this organization offer local musicians? A. In addition to fully equipped recording studios, rehearsal rooms and collaborative work space, we hope to have a couple of podcast studios and a small venue where members can showcase their talents for a local audience. Q. Do you have a physical rehearsal space available now? A. While we do not have a physical location at the moment, our board of directors has begun looking for space to lease or build in the Rogers/Bentonville area. We're seeking the support of financial backers and in-kind sponsorships to make this possible. Our first fundraising event is happening on NWA Gives Day, April 6. You can make a tax deductible donation to move the project forward by visiting our website at soundcollaborative. org or searching for "The Sound Collaborative" at nwagives.org. Q. Tell us about your staff and the roles that they fill within the organization. A. Right now we have an incredible board of directors, all are local musicians and community leaders, who are responsible for helping move this project forward. Jake Norton is our board treasurer, Stephen Carter is our board secretary. Also serving on our board are Dave Schoewe, Dylan Taylor, Samantha Hunt and Joshua Masten. (My husband) Adrian Rodriguez and I (Cherri Rodriguez) are the organization's founders. Adrian will serve as the organization's executive director and I will head up our fundraising in conjunction with the board. Q. What are your membership rates and how can people find out more? A. Once opened, The Sound Collaborative will use a cost-sharing model with a variety of membership tiers. Each collaborator will pay a little to help keep the doors open for all. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates on the project and information about membership once it launches. We are at @thesoundcollaborative. ClayCoopereatre.com GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! ClayCooperTheatre.com 3216 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 417-332-2529 Appearing at the Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson! July 16 8PM October 13 7:30PM 15X Grammy Award Winner! "Redneck Yacht Club" "That's What I Love About Sunday" April 2-8, 2023 WhAt's up! 39 President Brent A. Powers editor Becca Martin-Brown 479-872-5054 bmartin@nwaonline.com twitter: nWAbecca rePorters Monica Hooper mhooper@nwaonline.com April Wallace awallace@nwaonline.com (479) 770-3746 twitter: @nWAApril designer Deb Harvell ! UP WHAT'S On The COVeR "Each surface in 'the Garden' is meticulously decorated with floral mementos, souvenirs and fake flowers, and the installation process feels very meditative — almost how a little girl might arrange relics in her bedroom," artist portia Munson says. "'the Garden' proposes that disrespect for the environment runs parallel to disregard for women, inviting viewers to meditate on the irony of manufacturing a regressive notion of beauty while simultaneously annihi- lating our natural world." (Courtesy Image/21C) What's Up! is a publication of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Rodriguez Continued From Page 12 5x5