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Rogers Slice of Italy: The restaurant will be near Downtown Rogers, next to Trash Ice Cream, and is led by a local husband-and-wife team: Garyn Folden as Head Chef and Mia Folden overseeing hospitality.

Pasta-ively Perfect: Cura’s menu will feature locally sourced dishes, from appetizers like Vitello Tonnato to mains such as Branzino al Forno, finishing with classic Tiramisu for dessert.

A Razorback Rebound: The team hosts the 10-win South Carolina Gamecocks at Bud Walton Arena tonight, Jan 14, at 8p, aiming to get back on the winning track after last Saturday’s road loss to the Auburn Tigers.

Hog The Tickets: We are giving away 2 tickets to tonight’s game to someone who guesses the trivia question below correctly. Bonus points if you leave a comment on why you want to go to the game!

Globe Trotting: World-famous destinations like Bangkok, the Canadian Rockies, and Iceland were featured, while Bentonville quietly landed at #42.

Wordly Wonders: The Times highlights Bentonville as a must-visit this year, citing the Crystal Bridges expansion, which will increase gallery capacity by 50 percent, and the upcoming OZ Trails Bike Park, where mountain bikers will ride a chair lift up the Ozark Mountains.

Walk Run This Way: The Frozen Toes Trail Race takes place at Kessler Mountain Regional Park in Fayetteville on Saturday, Jan 24, followed by the Groundhog 5K at J.B. Hunt Park in Springdale on Saturday, Jan 31.

Run This Town: Want more races to run this year? Check out a complete guide to Northwest Arkansas races throughout 2026, from fun runs and 5Ks to half-marathons and full marathons.

Dressed to Impress: The event connects local teens with free prom gowns and accessories, turning donations into a boutique-style shopping experience. Nearly 700 gowns have been given away in just three years.

Dressed to the Nines: There are multiple ways to participate in Gownsational — volunteer, donate, or receive a gown. If you’d like to donate, dress donations are accepted from Friday, Jan 2, through Thursday, Feb 27, at select locations across Northwest Arkansas.

💪 Sweat Season: Ready to reset your routine? Burn Boot Camp is offering 4 weeks for $69 at all three NWA locations—Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers. High-energy workouts, expert trainers, and a fresh start without the long-term commitment (but you'll probably get hooked on it like us).*

📚 Highbrow Club, Lowkey Chaos: TheatreSquared's The Book Club Play is a sharp ensemble comedy about a highbrow book club’s descent into lowkey chaos—under the unblinking eye of a documentary camera. This is theatre for the NPR crowd and reality TV lovers.  On stage Jan. 15-Feb. 15. theatre2.org | 777.7477*

✈️ I’ll Fly Away: A flight from XNA to Florence / Tuscany is Going for more than 50% off at $485.

💰 Dollars & Sense: Start the new year strong with smart financial tips from our friends at Generations Bank, covering savings strategies, business account best practices, and more.

🍻 Ale’s Well Again: Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery in Elkins will re-open on Saturday, Jan 17, with a New Year party from 2-8p. Expect Wicked Wood Fire Pizza, local artists, and wide selection of beer, wine, and mimosas.

🏃 Saturday Miles: The 479 Run Club will host another guided run starting at Highlands Oncology in Springdale on Saturday, Jan 17 at 8a.

📊 A Really Big Byte: A $6B data center is slated to open in Little Rock in 2027, marking the largest economic investment in Arkansas history.

Water for Good is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator.