Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn

When you share your unique NWA Daily link, you can earn points towards cool prizes through our Referral Program. Just copy/paste your link to a text, email, Facebook group, etc. Your unique link is highlighted below, and you can check your progress HERE.

https://www.nwadaily.com/subscribe?ref=PLACEHOLDER

Arts & Culture

Experience World Class Classical Music At Crystal Bridges

Crystal Bridges recently announced the musician lineup for its 2025 Van Cliburn Concert Series, which will feature three award-winning pianists in the museum's Great Hall throughout the year.

• Ain’t It Grand: Each pianist will perform on the museum's stunning Steinway & Sons grand piano, formerly owned by Van Cliburn—one of America's most celebrated ambassadors of classical music.

• At The Keys: The museum's 2025 Van Cliburn Concert series kicks off on Feb 21 with gold medalist Haochen Zhang, followed by Clayton Stephenson on Sep 5, and Grammy-winning Yefim Bronfman on Dec 18.

Find artist and ticket information HERE.

Highlight

New Cafe + Bookstore Coming To Downtown Springdale

Casa Magnolia—an arts-focused cafe and community space envisioned by Chef Rafael Rios, the owner of Yeyo’s— is set to open in Downtown Springdale early this year.

• In The Casa: Rachel Stuckey Slaton and Monica Diodati, the duo behind Two Friends Bookstore in Bentonville, have also launched a nonprofit called Two Friends Community Books, which will play a significant role in the project.

• Let’s Read: The space will feature art, a cafe, food trucks, ice cream, and a pay-what-you-can bookstore. Thanks to a donation from Ambivert Books, Arkansas's only Spanish-language bookshop, the bookstore will also include a large selection of original Spanish-language literature.

The Grand Opening date has yet to be announced. Follow along for updates HERE.

Development

Motel 6 on College Ave Is About To See A Major Renovation

The long-standing Motel 6 on College Ave. in Fayetteville is under new ownership, which plans to renovate the space into a boutique motel.

• Historic Properties: The property was acquired by Dwellist, a development firm co-founded by University of Arkansas alumnus and Arkansas native Charlie Mackey. The firm specializes in reimagining existing properties with a preservation-focused approach.

• Reimagined: Dwellist plans to transform the Motel 6 property into an independent boutique motel featuring upgraded rooms, a redesigned pool area, and new amenities like a coffee shop, cocktail bar, and potentially a dog park.

Get the full scoop in the Fayetteville Flyer HERE.

Arts & Culture

Are You Raising The World’s Next Great Ballerina?

Ozark Ballet Theater is inviting serious young dancers aged 10+ to audition for its elite pre-professional ballet program this Saturday, Feb 1.

• Train for the Stage: This rigorous program offers up to 12+ hours of weekly training, small class sizes, and a five-week summer intensive. Accepted dancers will also perform in four full-length productions, including Snow White and The Nutcracker.

• On Point: Only eight spots are available, with two full scholarships offered. As the region’s only nonprofit classical ballet academy, Ozark Ballet Theater is dedicated to nurturing Northwest Arkansas’s next generation of professional dancers.

Learn more about the program and audition details HERE.

Nonprofit

Change A Child’s Story With CASA of Northwest Arkansas

CASA of Northwest Arkansas is on a mission to ensure every child in foster care from our community has an advocate, and now is the perfect time to lend your voice to the cause!

• Lend Your Voice: CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, of Northwest Arkansas provides compassionate volunteers who advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect, ensuring a consistent voice, a safe home, and a promising future for children in foster care.

• Food For Thought: Find out how you can play a vital role in CASA’s mission by joining one of its upcoming "Food for Thought" sessions tomorrow, Jan 28, at 12p or 6p — both at the CASA NWA Training Room at 3825 Cawood Ln., Springdale.

Take your first step towards becoming an advocate HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🧟 In Your Head: Dive into the charming quirks of fictional Cranberry, NY, with TheatreSquared's Primary Trust. In this 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, bookstore worker Kenneth navigates the bittersweet complexities of small-town life with help from his big imagination. On stage Jan 23-Feb 22.*

• 🐾 Crafty Cats: Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville is hosting a Craft Night this Thursday, Jan 30, from 4-6:30p. Supplies are provided, but space is limited, so pre-register to secure your spot!*

• 🕹️ Pinball Pros: Discover Northwest Arkansas’s growing pinball scene during the inaugural Occasional NWA PinBall Crawl, including stops at Station Break in Rogers, The Arcade in Fort Smith, and Pinpoint in Fayetteville this weekend, Jan 31-Feb 2. 

• 🍺 Cheers To Innovative Careers: Connect with other entrepreneurs during the Startup Junkie Monthly Networking Series. The next meeting is at Fossil Cove in Fayetteville this Thursday, Jan 30, from 5:30-7:30p.

• 🥷 Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting: Upward Ninja & Bouldering in Siloam Springs is hosting a Mother/Son Ninja Night on Feb 7 and 8, coinciding with the city’s Daddy-Daughter Dance.

• 🎶 The Lineup: Fayetteville Flyer recently shared a lineup of artists coming to JJ’s Live in Fayetteville this spring, including Coin, The Wallflowers, Iron & Wine, Matt Kearney, and more

• 🍫 Sweet and Spirited Night: Join MUSA Chocolatier for Cacao and Cocktails: A Night of Sweet Indulgence at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville on Thursday, Feb 13, at 7p. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, fresh cacao tastings, and roll-your-own truffles to take home.

• 🐿️ Hide Yo’ Acorns: The Ozark Highlands Nature Center will serve as a check station during the Big Squirrel Challenge next weekend, Feb 7-8, a statewide hunting competition hosted by the AGFC.

• 📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

• 💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.

_{*Content is sponsored}

Monday Mixtape

What We’re Listening To

Want to share about your business or event with our 40,584 subscribers? Respond to this email or fill out this form to learn about our sponsorship opportunities.