Entertainment

New Urbanism with Character

The Past, Present, and Future of Johnson Square and The Warehouse District Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Emma Nelson Just east of I-49 and north of Johnson Mill Boulevard, you’ll find a cluster of buildings with contemporary, arts-centric architecture buzzing with activity. This is Johnson Square: a multi-phase, mixed-use community. If you drive by the intersection of Main St. and Johnson Mill Blvd., you’ll see a six-acre division under construction right now. This is The Warehouse...

Food + Beverage

Cucina Concepts

The Art of Gathering Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Meredith Mashburn On a quiet evening in Fayetteville, there is a moment just before conversation swells and glasses clink when hands press into soft pasta dough, and the world seems to slow. Phones are forgotten, time stretches, and flour dusts the table like a soft snowfall. This is the rhythm of Cucina Concepts, a private dinner and pasta-making experience founded by Payton Magee, and it is less about mastering a recipe than...

Travel

The “Hang Out” Hotel

Moxy Fayetteville offers an elevated hotel experience for its guests through a thriving community space and its signature bar. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Moxy Fayetteville is more than just a hotel – it’s on a mission to become a community hub for both its guests and the people of Fayetteville. Rooted in the South Yard sector of the city, Moxy Fayetteville, a Marriott Bonvoy-brand hotel, opened its doors in September 2025 and has since been providing a unique...

Style + Beauty

From Farm to Flourish

There is something special about local florals, and the impossiblity of replicating a single bloom. Article by Hailey Smith | Photography by Emma Nelson One thing that has always been very popular in the South is floral arrangements. Northwest Arkansas, specifically, has a growing group of passionate floral companies and local greens. There is something that is fairly new to Fayetteville, and that is a company that offers floral arrangements, along with wholesale ordering through regional...

Life + Culture

A New Day in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is evolving following new leadership and a rebrand. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Emma Nelson The city of Fayetteville is going through some big changes. Alongside the recent appointment of Mayor Molly Rawn, the city’s first new mayor-elect in 16 years, Fayetteville has shown consistent economic growth as new small businesses continue to call the city home. This thriving business economy in Fayetteville is aided in part by the city’s Chamber of...

Entertainment

Meet Us on Block Street

A Love Local guide to Fayetteville favorites with Natural State Aesthetics Article by Meredith Pinkston | Photography by Meredith Mashburn and Hone Creative Fayetteville has grown from a small college town into one of Arkansas’s most vibrant cities—and its “love local” spirit is easy to feel after hours. I sat down with Natural State Aesthetics team members Cassie Heymann and Katie Lundstrum to hear how they plan a night out in Fayetteville. They’re partial to evenings that support the same...

Life + Culture

Around Town

What's Happening in Fayetteville This February Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Provided Galentine’s Clay Date: Craft a Sweetheart Vase At Mount Sequoyah Center on Sunday, February 8 from 4–5:30 p.m., Galentine’s Clay Date invites friends to sip wine and snack while making heart-shaped clay vases. All supplies are provided, and finished pieces will be fired for pickup before Valentine’s Day. Frost Fest 2026 Frost Fest returns Saturday, February 7 from 1–6 p.m. at the...

Life + Culture

Around Town

What's Happening in Fayetteville This January Article by Sydney Sullivan Kick Off 2026: 12th Annual Black Eyed Pea New Year’s Run Start the New Year at the 12th Annual Black Eyed Pea New Year’s Run—5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run! Run in memory of a loved one, chase personal goals, or just enjoy the fun. Every participant receives a goofy finisher medal, and top 5K/10K finishers earn trophies. Warm up with black-eyed peas, cornbread, and cocoa. Family-friendly fun benefits Parents Left Behind. ...

Fitness

Exercising in Luxury

Chemical Fitness is offering an elevated and luxurious workout experience. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn If you’ve ever set foot in a typical gym, you know they can be places of chaos and questionable smells. The lines to use an exercise machine are often long. Dumbbell handles are sticky with sweat. The exercise machine you thought was ready for use is out of order. Someone three feet away from you is grunting loud enough to hear over your workout playlist. And the...

Education

Retraining Your Brain

Dr. Janissa and Justin Jackson provide brain training programs designed to improve your cognitive thinking Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Can you remember what you did last Tuesday? How about what you ate for dinner last night? If you struggle to answer these questions, don’t freak out, you’re not alone. The brain is immensely powerful, but sometimes our expansive list of tasks and priorities can make us struggle to answer even the easiest of questions. Doctors have...