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Nature Backs, a local apparel brand, has quietly opened a hidden coffee shop in Fayetteville.
Secret Sips: The shop serves free drip coffee and fruit, offers free WiFi, showcases local art, and provides space to work, relax, or socialize. Visitors can play guitars, read books, enjoy board games, attend yoga sessions, and browse apparel sourced from global artists.
A Mystery Matcha: Designed to connect the local community and spark creativity, the space welcomes first-time visitors with a free latté.
Can you find the shop? Snag some clues HERE.
Highlight
A Go-To Destination For Authentic Italian Food
With locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville, Isabella’s has become a go-to destination for authentic Italian cuisine across Northwest Arkansas.
Italy Meets NWA: This family-owned favorite serves a full menu of appetizers, soups and salads, and entrees like Shrimp Carbonara, Prosecco Chicken, and Tagliatelle, plus desserts like Olive Oil Cake and Chocolate Dream Cake. Pair it all with selections from their extensive wine list.
Taste Your Way Around: Isabella’s is one of ten participating restaurants in the 2026 Daily Dine Card, your ticket to enjoy local favorites and discover new spots across NWA, with a single-use 20% off discount at each location.
Purchase your Daily Dine Card before 2026 HERE.
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Say “I Do” To The 8th Annual Wedding Fair
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The 8th Annual Wedding Fair returns to The Apollo on Emma in Springdale on Sunday, Jan 18, from 12–3p, offering inspiration and connections for your big day.
Vendors, Vision, and Vibes: Meet Northwest Arkansas's top wedding vendors as they showcase luxe styles and 2026 trends throughout the beautifully styled venue.
Treats and Takeaways: Sample bites from top caterers and bakeries, browse floral and planning ideas, and grab a SWAG bag available to the first 50 couples who check in.
Reserve tickets while they last HERE.
Development
Rogers Explores Boutique Hotel In Downtown
The City of Rogers and other partners are exploring the feasibility of a boutique hotel in Downtown, where the former Amos building is located.
Suite Spot: So far, early concepts propose 140 guest rooms, around 9K sqft of street-level retail space, and a full-service restaurant.
Inn For The Win: Experts say the hotel could boost local businesses, attract visitors, and enhance the experience for residents and guests in Downtown Rogers.
Read the full press release HERE.
Transportation
NWA Regional Planning Commission Unveils 2050 Transportation Plan
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The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission released the Forward 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, outlining transportation needs for an estimated population of 1M by 2050.
Roads To The Future: The plan identifies $6B in infrastructure needs, with proposals that include managed lanes on I-49, expanded trail systems, design guidelines across 31 cities in Benton and Washington counties, plus much more.
Rapid Growth: The team emphasized that the region adds more than 40 residents daily and must begin planning now, with project timelines expected to span 20–25 years.
Listen to the full story from KUAF’s Ozarks at Large HERE.
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In other news…
👵 Nanny Knows Best: Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is coming to town. The hit musical Mrs. Doubtfire brings big laughs and bigger heart to Fayetteville with a feel-good, family-friendly story. Catch it while it’s here from Friday, Dec 19, through Sunday, Dec 21! Get tickets HERE.*
🦉Hootin’ & Hollerin’: HootOwl, an estate planning firm, will host an Estate Planning Workshop at The Root Co-Working Space in Fayetteville on Tuesday, Dec 16, from 6-7p.*
♻️ Green and Seen: Which NWA city just scored a New York Times exclusive piece for slashing emissions and saving money?
🍻 Ale You Need Is Chocolate: Sign up for a Chocolate and Beer tasting at Markham & Fitz on Thursday, Dec 18, from 5:30-7p.
🍴 Bite Into 2026: Looking for New Year’s Eve plans? Atlas in Fayetteville will host a five-course New Year’s Tasting Dinner on Wednesday, Dec 31.
👕 Sweater Weather: Grab that old, ugly sweater from your closet that only gets worn once a year for Natural State Brewing Company’s Ugly Sweater Party on Saturday, Dec 20, from 6-8p.
🏈 Big Games Ahead: The Arkansas Razorbacks just dropped their full 2026 football schedule, complete with dates, home matchups, and road games.
*Content is sponsored
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