Blast from the Past 👕

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 combined 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.

Started From The Bottom: Drake Farms, a large neighborhood development in Fayetteville, is projected to include about 2,400 homes with an estimated total investment of $1B.

Parks & Rec: Bentonville also has several major projects in the queue, including $79M in planned investments for city parks and a new concert venue expected to cost more than $46M.

Bold Learning Through Art: At AAA, visual art, music, theater, dance, and design aren’t just electives, they’re integrated into every lesson. Using the nationally recognized Artful Learning framework, students build creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration while excelling in core subjects. With a unique school calendar, our students are able to have performances, practices, and master class options during the school year and during the summer.

Opportunities That Inspire: Families choose AAA for advanced coursework, honors pathways, college credit classes, internships, summer arts programs, and personalized learning experiences. From PreK through graduation, students enjoy an environment that balances rigorous academics with artistic exploration, preparing them for college, careers, and creative futures.

Just Browsin’: Browse a selection of vendors from across the country offering everything from vintage clothing and retro home goods to unique handmade pieces.

Shop Small: More than 70 small businesses, artists, and collectors will be at the creative, community-driven vintage expo.

Art with Heart: Explore more than 100 original pieces created by individuals with Down Syndrome alongside local artists, with live painting by Eileen Guillory and a real-time caricature experience from The Scarlett Piper.

Sip, Savor, Celebrate: Enjoy a cocktail-style evening with wine, beer, and food from Hope Winery, plus live piano music, all in a newly expanded venue.

🍽️ Staycation: Staying home for Spring Break this week but looking for something fun to do around town? Sign up for our monthly Dinner Club, happening across Northwest Arkansas at cool restaurants and bars on Thursday, Mar 26, at 6:30p.

🕺 What’s The Vibe? The Momentary will host the Road to the Block Party with The Vibe Dance Co on Saturday, Mar 28, at 10a, featuring three seperate dance classes.

💰 Jone$ $enter: The Jones Center in Springdale drove more than $10M in economic impact in 2025 alone.

😂 LOL: Comedian John Crist will perform two live shows at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on this Saturday, Mar 28, at 4p and 7p.

✈️ Cleared For Takeoff: A commercial pilot training program has been commissioned for Drake Field in Fayetteville, where both field and classroom instruction will take place.

🦈 Fin-Tastic Finds: The Fayetteville Public Library’s Museum at the Library returns with a Sharks Showcase on Saturday, Mar 28, from 5:30-7:30p.

🧻 Dude, Big News: Popular Walmart brand, DUDE Wipes, will open a corporate office in Northwest Arkansas.

🎧 Talk of the Town: Start your week off with a podcast from our Best Podcasts Produced in Northwest Arkansas guide.

📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.

Mojo Cycling is seeking a Bike Service Writer.

Scott Family Amazeum is seeking an HR Operations Manager.