The Long And Winding Road

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Food & Drink

Sidecar Bar Opening in Midtown Fayetteville This Spring

Sidecar, a new bar with a refined dive feel, is set to open this spring in Midtown Fayetteville, offering a cozy spot for locals to enjoy expertly crafted drinks.

• Behind The Bar: Sidecar comes from Reese Roberts and Corey McCain of Leverett Lounge, along with seasoned bartender Trey Fincher, whose experience includes The Guisinger and Foxtrail Distillery. Located in the space beneath Café Rue Orleans, the intimate space will feature vintage decor, a custom-built bar, and a welcoming neighborhood feel.

• Step Inside: The menu will focus on classic cocktails, local beers, and rotating seasonal drinks inspired by legendary albums. The team plans to host regular DJ nights, and an outdoor patio with a walk-up bar window will extend the space when the weather’s nice. Sidecar plans to open this spring, operating Wednesday through Sunday from 4p to midnight.

Find more details in The Fayetteville Flyer HERE.

Arts & Culture

Crystal Bridges Expands Arts Education in Northwest Arkansas Schools

Crystal Bridges is launching a new program to bring American art into middle school classrooms across Arkansas, including several in Northwest Arkansas.

• Art In Schools: Supported by the Windgate Foundation, the Crystal Bridges School Partnership Pilot Program will serve 16 schools, including middle schools and junior highs in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Eureka Springs. Teachers will receive customized workshops, classroom visits from museum educators, and student field trips.

• Shaping Young Minds: Research shows arts education fosters critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social-emotional skills. The program expects to reach 8,000 students and 800 teachers, culminating in a public art project. A full-scale launch is planned for 2026 alongside the museum’s expanded campus and new Learning and Engagement Hub.

Stay updated on the program HERE.

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Experience a Genre-Spanning Music Series This March At the Momentary

Spring at the Momentary means great live music, and the RØDE House Music Series is bringing some exciting artists to town over the next few weeks.

• Step Inside: Designed for an immersive indoor setting, RØDE House performances let audiences get up close and personal with the music. Whether you’re looking to sing along, rock out, or simply take it all in, there are some great shows coming next month.

• A Stellar Lineup: The series kicks off with the soulful indie vibes of Oh He Dead on Thursday, Mar 6, followed by the iconic harmonies of Wonder Women of Country on Friday, Mar 7, and heavy metal band Traitors on Saturday, Mar 8. Wrapping up the month, The Main Squeeze will deliver its high-energy funk on Friday, Mar 28.

See the full lineup and grab tickets HERE.

Events

Where Are Your Favorite Patios In Northwest Arkansas?

After last week's freezing temps, this week's 60s have us soaking up the sunshine and searching for the best patio spots in NWA. So, we turned to our friends at the NWA Patio Community to help us find the top places to gather outside!

• The Patio Pros: Patrick Pulliam, the owner of PatioCommunity.com and host of the NWA Patio Social, shared some of his favorite spots around the region. After two years of hosting Patio Socials, he’s become quite the patio connoisseur.

• Join The Party: Patio Socials are held once a month at rotating venues for folks to have drinks, socialize, and even network. From business owners to corporate employees and stay-at-home parents to retirees, the patio community is a meeting place for anyone to enjoy authentic fun and friendly interaction!

Check out the full patio guide HERE.

Throwback Thursday

The Winding Road To Justice: Nelson Hackett's Fight for Freedom

The name Nelson Hackett may not be widely known, but his daring escape from Fayetteville in 1841 set off a legal battle that reshaped international extradition laws and strengthened Canada’s role as a refuge for those fleeing slavery.

• A Daring Escape: Hackett, an enslaved man in Fayetteville, made a bold escape to Canada in 1841, believing he had reached freedom. However, his former enslaver pursued him, leading to his arrest and an unprecedented extradition—the only time Canada forcibly returned a self-emancipated person to slavery.

• A Name Remembered: His forced return outraged abolitionists and influenced British policy, ensuring no future fugitive would suffer the same fate. Today, his legacy lives on in Fayetteville, where Nelson Hackett Boulevard now honors his fight for freedom.

Discover the full, gripping story of Hackett’s journey and the fight for justice HERE.

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In other news…

• 🍷 Cheers to Women: Celebrate Women’s History Month with Startup Junkie at a special networking happy hour at the Inn at Carnall Hall next Thursday, March 6, from 5:30-7:30p. Registration required—save your spot HERE.*

• 🎭 Shakespeare, Reimagined: TheatreSquared’s Twelfth Night takes the stage Mar 5-30 with a fresh modern verse translation. Featuring an all-Asian American cast, this reimagined classic brings Shakespeare’s

  comedy to life with music, swordplay, and romance. Get tickets HERE.*

• 👋 Hello, Dolly! Perry Ryan Theater Co. and NWA Ballet Theatre are bringing a fresh, dynamic take on Hello, Dolly! to Northwest Arkansas from Friday, Feb 28, to Saturday, Mar 8.

• 📚 The Main Page: Bentonville Public Library is launching Books on Main, a new adult book club meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 1p in the Mary Baggett Book Club Lounge. The next discussion on Mar 20 features Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

• 🔥 Fighting Fires: The NWA Fire EMS Conference returns to Rogers from Tuesday, Mar 5, to Saturday, Mar 9, offering top-tier training for firefighters, paramedics, and emergency responders including hands-on courses and expert-led sessions.

• 🌸 Orchid Extravaganza: The Orchid Society of the Ozarks is hosting its 14th Annual Orchid Show & Sale in Fayetteville from Friday, Feb 28, to Sunday, Mar 2, in Fayetteville. Enjoy hundreds of blooming orchids, expert judging, and educational classes on orchid care.

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