Locals Leah and Daniel Jordan are planning to open a brand new locally-owned and independent bookshop just off the Fayetteville square this fall.
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New website showcases items created by NWA makers
The new site, called nwamakers.com, features works of local art, jewelry, furniture and other products for the home, toys, t-shirts, and all types of items in between.

It’s time to call those Hogs once again
Like a lot of you, I am eagerly awaiting the 1 p.m. Saturday kickoff not just to the Rice game at Razorback Stadium, but also the entire season.

Bentonville Film Festival announces film lineup
This year’s event, set for Aug. 2-8 at locations around Northwest Arkansas, will include a host of narrative, documentary feature, short, and episodic film selections along with premiers, panel discussions, awards, and more

14 Razorbacks to watch for in the Tokyo Olympics
Arkansas has 14 current or former athletes participating in this summer’s Olympic Games, which begin Friday in Tokyo.

Crystal Bridges reveals 2022 exhibit schedule and announces return of North Forest Lights
Plans announced Wednesday show the museum exploring two other fields for the first time – fashion and architecture.

Springdale community to honor award-winning fiddle player Jenee Fleenor this month
The community of Springdale is planning three days of celebrations in honor of Jenee at a series of events set for June 25-27.

Fayetteville partnership helps launch low-cost, guided gravel bike rides
The city’s tourism bureau has joined a local partnership to help fund low-cost, beginner gravel bike rides in the Fayetteville area.

New breweries planned across the state
Here’s a rundown of nine new Arkansas breweries that have opened (or plan to open) this year.

Save the date for these music festivals, film fests, and other large events coming up in NWA this summer and fall
Here’s a roundup of several events we know about so far, including what we know about their festival lineups, dates, and ticket information so you can get the ones that sound fun to you on your calendars.

Crystal Bridges announces 100,000-square-foot expansion project
The project will increase the museum’s size by 50%, adding nearly 100,000 square feet of space for more galleries and programming opportunities.

UA grad finding country music success with new single
A former Fayetteville resident and University of Arkansas graduate is finding success on the country music charts with a new single released recently.

Band of Razorback Brothers in the hunt for title at Sweet 16
How sweet it is for the Arkansas Razorbacks to be back dancing in the Sweet 16 again after a quarter-century absence.

New mural celebrates the musical history, heritage of George’s Majestic Lounge
The new mural, painted by artist Brandon Bullette, depicts The Cate Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Amy Helm, Rochelle Bradshaw, Michael Burks, and others.

Fayetteville Jazz Festival releases full lineup for April event
Organizers of the third annual Fayetteville Jazz Festival last month announced plans to return to Fayetteville April 23-25, and this week, organizers released more information on who will perform, and how they plan to run this year’s event.