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Monday Munchies: Waystone Pizza in Fayetteville
ICYMI, Fayetteville pizza joint Mojo's Pints & Pies moved all its operations to its second location off of East Mission Boulevard leaving its original home on Garland Avenue pizza-less.State of play: Enter Waystone Pizza Co. that took over the spot. The laid-back feel of the place is similar to when Mojo's was there.π What I ate: A margherita pizza called The Mrs. Simpson ($23 14-inch or $28 16-inch) and the Pep in Your Step with pepperoni, pickled jalapeΓ±os and honey ($23 14-inch or $25 16-inch).π The verdict: The pizza isn't bad, but I can't say I'd pick it over any...
Week ahead: Metal, street art and the meaning of life
The weather's better so there's a lot happening around NWA this week.π€ Bang your head β Creed with Daughtry & Finger Eleven perform at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion on Tuesday at 7pm. Buy tickets.π΄ Bounce β The RedBall Project will be on a fast-paced tour of NWA beginning Wednesday in an alley in downtown Bentonville from 11am-6pm, then wraps in a different alley on Sunday.Check out the full itinerary as it hits Siloam Springs, Fayetteville and Springdale.π Hi'ya! β Welcoming Week continues all month this year. On Friday, September 13, an evening with Scott Shigeoka β a "curiosity expert," speaker and author of "Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World" βΒ will be at the Thaden School Performing Arts Auditorium in Bentonville from 6-8pm. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Arkansas and Oklahoma State resume historic rivalry: What to know
Face it β football is likely the topic today.Why it matters: Saturday's game is the first time the Arkansas Razorbacks will square off with the Oklahoma State Cowboys since 1980, when the Hogs won 33-20 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.And, it's offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's first real live test since re-joining the Razorback Nation late last fall.(Yes, technically, the season opened with the first game against the UA Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Aug. 29, but c'mon. 70-0 is not a contest.)What to know: The series between the two teams dates to 1912. Arkansas leads the series 30...
Your weekend: Motorcycles, cars and squirrels, oh my
There's more to life than football, so some people say. Here are a few alternatives for the weekend. ποΈ First Friday β Bentonville's monthly get-together on its downtown square is themed "adrenaline" for September. It kicks off at 11am Friday with food trucks, will feature a Globe of Death, live music and a 5pm flyover by a Gamebird Composites stunt plane.
Study: Tourism and manufacturing drive top-performing small town economies
Tourism sets the pace in many of America's most robust small towns, a new report by Bentonville's Heartland Forward finds. State of play: Seven of the top 10 communities in the study rely on tourism, but manufacturing is still a major contributor to local economies.As remote work became normal during the COVID-19 pandemic, some communities that attracted tourists leaned into the industry to boost economic growth. Some of those attracted new residents interested in a quality of life not found in metros.Driving the news: Heartland Forward ranked and evaluated 527 U.S. micropolitans β cities with a population of 10,000...
Mount Sequoyah announced free fall concert series
Mark your calendars for three free concerts at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville.Sept. 6 β Meadow Makers at Vesper PointOct. 4 β Amos Cochran at Millar LodgeOct. 26 β Adorners at Clapp AuditoriumThe intrigue: Local emerging artists will open for each show.The shows are funded by a grant from the Division of Arkansas Heritage. Concert-goers may purchase pizza or contribute to a donation bar to support Mount Sequoyah.If you go: Reserve your spot.
Arkansas lawmaker Dan Sullivan plans anti-DEI legislation
State Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Jonesboro) said Tuesday he plans to file legislation to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at Arkansas colleges and universities, the Arkansas Advocate reports.Why it matters: Supporters of DEI initiatives say they address under-representation of minority groups on campuses.Opponents generally say the programs promote an agenda elevating racial or gender identity over individual merit.Driving the news: Sullivan spoke at a meeting of the Arkansas Legislative Council's Higher Education subcommittee about a study he requested to be conducted regarding DEI, but he did not present a final copy of the report.The big picture: In part, pressure...
What we're sipping: Drinks at at GoatLab Brewery in Lowell
Why it matters: Lowell is smack dab in the middle of NWA and can definitely use more places like breweries and restaurants to liven up the after-work scene. Plus it made for an easy meetup spot for this Bella Vista resident who wanted to see a Fayetteville friend. The brewery...
Ozark Mountain Daredevils raisin' hell on final tour
Michael "Supe" Granda (bottom row, second to left) now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Courtesy of The Ozark Mountain DaredevilsPhoto: Courtesy of The Ozark Mountain DaredevilsAfter more than 50 years of playing gigs, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils will retire from touring at the end of 2025. Why it matters: A group of hippies who met and formed a band first called The Family Tree in Springfield, Missouri, claim no specific genre. But their rock-bluegrass-country-folk sound helped define the perception of the Ozarks region for many throughout the 1970s. State of play: You may have "heard it in an...
Taco Talk: Rogers comms guru Jason Ivester gets schooled
On the morning of May 26, Jason Ivester went into crisis mode with no playbook. State of play: As director of communications for Rogers Public Schools, he had to help get word out to parents and the community about the school district's plans following the tornado that hit Benton County early that morning.
The Agenda: Art, grants in Fayetteville
The Fayetteville City Council meets tonight. The plan is to vote on:Formally establishing the community art wall project at the decommissioned pumphouse at Poplar Street as a program of the city. It has been a pilot project, with 17 full-wall art pieces over the past year.Accepting a $272,301 grant through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force. The grant includes $169,676 in federal funding, $56,559 in state funding, and $46,066 in local matching funds.If you go: 5:30pm at City Hall or online.
Japan eyes Northwest Arkansas' culinary scene
Japan's state minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries sees promise in future trade with Arkansas, even if only in small bites.Why it matters: Minister Norikazu Suzuki's purview includes not only rice, but also rural tourism, and the country's culturally significant, globally influential cuisine.State of play: Suzuki and his entourage toured Northwest Arkansas last week with Phil Libin, a co-founder of the virtual restaurant Bentoville and CEO of All Turtles, and Hitoshi Hokamura of All Turtles.Through an interpreter, Suzuki told Axios his team decided to visit NWA because of its growth trajectory and the potential business opportunities between his ministry and...
Axios NWA Does: Boulders and Brews in Fayetteville
I love the Natural State, but anyone who knows me will attest that I'm not exactly one with nature. π§ββοΈ The intrigue: So, rock climbing in a controlled indoor environment where I can stop anytime and grab a coffee is my kind of rock climbing.βοΈ State of play: Boulders and Brews off of Dickson Street in Fayetteville offers indoor climbing and a cafΓ© with drinks like coffee and tea, plus a few snacks like muffins.Let me tell you β climbing is physically challenging. You're hoisting your body weight up over and over again and holding it to a wall. Even...
Your weekend plans: Block party, baseball, music
Have a great Labor Day weekend.πΊ Jazz and blues block party β Get free tickets to live music at Butterfield Stage in downtown Rogers.βΎοΈ Baseball games β The Northwest Arkansas Naturals play the Frisco RoughRiders at 7pm tonight, 6pm Saturday and 5pm Sunday at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Get tickets starting at $9.π€ Concert β Glass Animals perform Sunday at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion. Get tickets starting at $35.
Arkansas doesn't mandate paid voting leave for employees
Data: Axios research; Map: Axios Visuals With fewer than 70 days until Election Day, voters nationwide will soon be making plans to cast their ballots β but some may face a routine barrier: work.Why it matters: No federal law mandates that employees be granted time off to vote, leaving the issue of paid voting leave up to states or individual companies.Fewer than half of U.S. states require employers to provide paid time off to vote.Zoom in: Arkansas law requires employers to schedule shifts on election days so that each employee has the opportunity to vote.Employers can be fined $25 to $250...
Heat illnesses on the rise in Arkansas
Visits to Arkansas hospitals for heat-related illnesses increased for the fourth year in a row, jumping to 1,994 in 2023, according to data from the state Department of Health.Context: The state had 2,036 visits in 2019 and dipped to 1,148 in 2020, but the number has climbed ever since.The big picture: Heat-related deaths in the U.S. rose by 117% between 1999 and 2023, claiming more than 21,500 lives over that time, according to a new analysis of Centers for Disease Control data.Heatwaves are getting longer and more intense, and as temperatures continue to rise from climate change, planners in at-risk areas should expand access to hydration and public cooling centers, and make other accommodations, Axios' Adriel Bettelheim writes.Zoom in: Deaths from heat-related illnesses in 2023 totaled 22 in Arkansas β double the 11 in 2019.The bottom line: You can prevent heat risk by drinking plenty of water, wearing loose-fitting clothing and staying inside during the hottest hours of the day, health officials say.Know the signs of heat illnesses like heat stroke.
Crystal Bridges plans new art festival
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will host works from more than 100 artists at a fair Oct. 5-6.State of play: The festival will be at the museum's outdoor trails, with art of various mediums β such as ceramics, wood, drawing and painting β for sale from artists across the country, including some locals.The event will include food trucks and art demos.If you go: The festival is free, but there is a ticketed opening celebration on Oct. 4 for those who would like to meet the artists and enjoy snacks and live music. Get tickets for $65, or $52 for museum members.
What we're sipping: Sunshine in a pour over
On a quick stop by Airship Pumphouse in Bentonville, I wanted something a little more than a drip coffee.The setup: I've had luck in the past with a drink from the seasonal menu called Life on Marrs ($8) β a cold latte with blueberry syrup and coconut milk.Unfortunately, seasonal means it's a limited-time offer. I'm told it may return next summer.I ordered the Laguna Anaerobic ($7), a hot pour-over with hints of strawberry, lemon and sugarcane, the menu says.The verdict: I'm not much on acidic coffees, but this blend hit the serious high notes of a light brew without any...
Physician recruiting firm MedExcellence relocates to Springdale
Physician-recruiting company MedExcellence has moved its national headquarters to Springdale from Allentown, Pennsylvania.Why it matters: There's a nationwide shortage of physicians, and some Arkansans have reported waiting 3-4 months to see a primary-care doctor. The state had 215 active physicians per 100,000 people in 2021 β 46th in the nation.Out-of-state migration for specialty health care is projected to cost NWA $1.2 billion by 2030.State of play: The office will be headed by managing partner Diana McDaniel, former VP of operations for Arkansas Children's Northwest and CEO of health care consultancy Prosper Med.McDaniel described physician recruitment as being similar to other...
Bentonville opens pieces of Quilt of Parks
Bentonville plans to open the second phase of its Quilt of Parks project this week, just about a month after beginning the first phase, city parks officials told Axios.Why it matters: It's a step toward downtown's parks being connected via a walkable promenade. Parks director David Wright anticipates the public will get excited once the second phase β the downtown area in front of the courthouse that will go from being a roadway to part of the walkway β is complete. Construction in front of the courthouse on Aug. 26. Photo: Alex Golden/AxiosState of play: Freshly renovated Lawrence Plaza,...
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