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Hop Around Northwest Arkansas's Holiday Pop-Up Bars

From the North Pole of Bentonville to the South Pole of Fayetteville, holiday-themed pop-up bars have sprung up around Northwest Arkansas for the season, providing fun spaces to gather with friends and family.

• 🌟 A Christmas Miracle: Bentonville's Undercroft Bar has been transformed into Miracle on 2nd Street, open Monday-Thursday from 5-11p and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Miracle will be open through Dec 31.

• 🕹️ On Point: Pinpoint in Fayetteville has decked its halls and pinball machines and crafted a holiday-themed menu of delicious cocktails for those on both the naughty and nice lists! Christmas at Pinpoint will run through Jan 1.

Find a few more holiday pop-up bars around town HERE.

Food & Drink

Apt. 7 to Bring Unique Bar Experience to South Fayetteville

A new restaurant and bar, Apt. 7, is set to open soon in south Fayetteville near Baum Walker Stadium, in the space formerly home to Wine U.

• A Cozy Concept: Apt. 7 aims to create a "third space" between home and work, designed to feel like hanging out at a friend’s apartment. The venue features a 30-seat U-shaped bar, along with couches, high-top tables, and cozy corners to foster a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere.

• On The Menu: The menu will include flatbread pizzas made with Wicked Wood Fired Pizza crusts, appetizers like charcuterie, warm dips, and “pig wings.” The bar will serve craft cocktails, mocktails, local beers on draft, and elevated well drinks, all at approachable prices.

Learn more about the team behind Apt. 7 and proposed opening dates in The Fayetteville Flyer HERE.

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The Burls Kids: Helping Local Kids Experience Their First Arkansas Football Game

Generations Bank recently sponsored the Burls Kids during the Arkansas v. Texas game, providing local kids their first chance to experience a Razorback Football game at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium.

• The Burls Kids: Since 2000, the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation has purchased 30 tickets to each Arkansas Razorback home football game for kids who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford them. The kids are also given replica #77 jerseys and glasses like those worn by legendary Razorback Brandon Burlsworth.

• Doin’ It The Burls Way: The group of local kids sponsored by Generations Bank was treated to a special tour of the stadium, including the glass-encased Brandon Burlsworth locker in the U of A Hall of Honor. At halftime, the kids were led onto the field to meet the Razorback cheerleaders, mascots, and Tusk!

Learn more about the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation HERE.

Events

Holiday Magic Awaits in Eureka Springs This Weekend

Eureka Springs is lighting up the season with festive events for the whole family this weekend, from a dazzling parade to historic home tours and a holiday market.

• A Monopoly On Christmas: Kick off the festivities with the Eureka Springs Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec 6, at 6p. This year’s theme, A Boardgame Christmas, brings whimsical floats, cheerful music, and glowing lights to downtown Eureka Springs. Perfect for all ages, this community tradition is sure to spark the holiday spirit!

• Victorian Charm: On Saturday, Dec 7, explore the 44th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, where historic residences welcome visitors to experience the charm of the Victorian era dressed in holiday splendor. While in town, visit the Elf Maker Market from 11a–4p to meet local makers and artists and find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

Find more info about these events HERE.

Music

Walton Arts Center Holding Open Auditions For VoiceJam A Cappella Competition 2025

The 9th Annual VoiceJam A Cappella Competition is returning to Walton Arts Center on Apr 5, and auditions are now open for groups to compete for the coveted title of VoiceJam Champion.

• Nice Harmonies: Groups of 2–20 performers can submit video auditions through Jan 26. No age limit or school affiliation is required. Up to eight groups will be selected to compete, and winners will be announced on Feb 3.

• Aca-Believe It: The event is part of the VoiceJam A Capella Festival, Apr 4-5. This weekend-long festival, which is open to both competitors and the public, includes workshops and masterclasses on vocal performance, percussion, and choreography. The weekend also includes a headliner concert by The Edge Effect.

Find more info and submit your audition HERE.

Arts & Culture

Crystal Bridges Hosting Conversation With Jonathan Haidt & Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

This evening, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will welcome Jonathan Haidt, author of the acclaimed book The Anxious Generation, and Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to discuss the rise of anxiety among today’s youth and possible solutions for our state.

• Tracking Changes: Since 2018, Haidt has been studying the contributions of social media to the decline of teen mental health. The Anxious Generation explores how, in the early 2010s, there were two major interlocking changes to childhood: the loss of the play-based childhood and the rise of the phone-based childhood.

• Join The Conversation: Olivia Walton, chair of the Crystal Bridges board, will moderate the discussion with Haidt and Governor Sanders. The event is sold out, but the conversation will be livestreamed by Arkansas PBS on YouTube.

Bookmark the link to the live stream HERE.

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• 💿️ NWA Daily Playlist: Spotify Wrapped dropped yesterday, and so did our list of the songs that inspired our most opened newsletters of the year! Find the top ten list and link to the playlist HERE.

• 🛻 On The Road Again: Remember when Antiques Roadshow stopped at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville earlier this year? The episode will air on PBS on Jan 6 at 7p.

• 📚 Local Lit: Engage with local authors, find thoughtful holiday gifts, and get books signed for the readers on your list during the Pearl’s Books Local Author Fair at Fayetteville Public Library this Saturday, Dec 7, from 10a–4p.

• 🎅 I Know Him! The Walmart Museum will host the Big Man In Red for three free photo opportunities on the Bentonville Square this month: Dec 6, Dec 13, and Dec 19 at 4p.

• 📺️ As Seen On TV: This week, Walmart completed its $2.3B acquisition of electronics company VIZIO.

• ⛸️ Wintertime Gladness: Looking for ways to enjoy the chilly season? Here are 10 Uniquely Bentonville Wintertime Activities.

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