Pizza is Art: Co-owners, Joao from Brazil and Zackery from NWA, met at Lady Slipper in Downtown Bentonville, where the dream for Ria was born. The ownership team aims to bring the art of pizza to Northwest Arkansas, drawing on over 30 years of restaurant, bar, and baking experience.

Ria, For Short: The spot will be open 6 days a week, featuring Neapolitan-style pizza with locally sourced ingredients, a full-service bar with espresso martinis and prosecco on tap, dessert pizzas, and more. Their dream is to open 3 locations throughout the region over the next two years.

Pipeline Pressure Points: Development is currently paused in parts of Bentonville because of sewer capacity issues. At the simplest level, the existing pipes are too small to support additional growth.

A Flush of Funding: The foundation will loan the funds on an as-needed, project-by-project basis. To pay back the loans, the city government plans to add sewer fees for new developments.

A Decade of Expression: This marks ten years and ten festivals for INVERSE, a platform that champions experimental, live art from boundary-pushing artists across the country. Each performance invites audiences to rethink how we experience the world through movement, material, and space.

Moments That Matter: From intimate solo gestures to large-scale collaborations, the festival embraces liveness, experimentation, and urgency, bringing timely conversations into physical form in unforgettable ways.

Bookies & Foodies: The menu, crafted by Chef Jameson Hall, will feature seasonal ingredients, chef-curated breakfast options, and freshly made focaccia sandwiches.

Hungry Yet? After attending a soft opening last week to check out the space and enjoy some delicious bites, we couldn’t recommend the Cubano or the Lentil Bowl more. Encourage you to see for yourself!

Fun on the Mountain: The five-day event is expected to draw thousands of athletes, fans, and media from across the country for a long weekend packed with races across multiple age divisions, plus food trucks, a beer garden, coffee vendors, and even a mini-course for young riders.

A Cycling Hub: This marks the second time Fayetteville has hosted the championship since 2022, further cementing NWA’s reputation as a hub for world-class cycling and outdoor recreation, even in the winter months.

🎄 I Wanna Live Again: See It's a Wonderful Life live on stage in a beautiful original adaptation. Join George Bailey, Clarence, and the town of Bedford Falls for a heartfelt journey that reminds us what truly makes a life wonderful. Now through Dec 24 at TheatreSquared. Get tickets HERE.*

🎉 Pawsada Party: Best Friends Animal Society is throwing its second annual Posada on Sunday, Dec 14, from 2–5p in Bentonville! Celebrate Latino Christmas traditions with piñatas, crafts, treats, a free microchip and vaccine clinic, and plenty of adoptable pets to love.*

🎭 Aging Gracefully: The Tony-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo hits the Walton Arts Center stage Monday–Saturday, Dec 9–14, blending sharp humor, heart, and a heroine with a rare aging condition. Find showtimes and tickets for Kimberly Akimbo HERE and reply “Akmibo” for a chance to win two tickets!*

🤑 Taste The Savings: The 2026 Daily Dine Card is live, featuring well-known restaurants around town like Feed & Folly, Field Notes, and Homegrown Kitchen. Grab yours today to enjoy a one-time 20% off discount at each restaurant this upcoming year.

📈 On The Rise: Arkansas state tax revenue rose 7.3% in November, well above forecasted numbers.

🏀 Hog Heaven Highlights: See how an Arkansas men’s basketball player made the SportsCenter Top 10 after an upset win versus No. 6 Louisville last week.

☕️ Giddy Up: The Star on Spring in Downtown Springdale will lead free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides during the International Hot Cocoa Crawl on Friday, Dec 12.

💡 Shine Bright Like A Light: Making plans to see holiday lights? This Christmas Lights Guide has you covered.

Water for Good is seeking a Staff Accountant.

Front Porch Real Estate is hiring Residential Agents.