Hey, it's Lynn –

Happy Friday!

Hard to believe we’re already in the middle of January — that went fast.

This weekend across Northwest Arkansas brings a mix of cozy, playful, and unexpected: candlelit concerts, country dancing, masquerade ball, Ozark Mountain Music Festival, chilli cook-off and a few things you probably wouldn’t stumble on by accident.

Over the past couple of weeks, a project I started working on has grown into something much bigger than I originally anticipated. I’m crossing the finish line today and testing it this weekend, and I’m really excited to get it in your hands soon.

Scroll on for standout local shops, highlighted events, and the full calendar if you want to see everything happening.

In Today’s Issue:

• Unique Local Shops
• Highlighted Events For This Weekend
• Latest Videos
• Full Calendar of Events For All of NWA

SPOTLIGHT UNIQUE LOCAL SHOPS

🍵 Asami Naturals — 200 E Main St, Gentry, AR 72734
Tea house specializing in African-sourced teas, coffee, and cocoa, with many items personally sourced from farmers. Offers tea sampling, chai, coffee drinks, and curated retail items including handmade African bags and mugs. Known for educational tastings and attentive, owner-led service.
👉 Visit Website for Info & Hours​
🍭 Pop-C’s Candy Emporium — 211 Jackson St, Lowell, AR 72745
Victorian steampunk–themed candy shop featuring house-made toffee, chocolates, gummies, nostalgic candies, rare sodas, glass-bottled drinks, toys, and gifts. Bright, detailed space with samples, friendly service, and a wide mix of classic and hard-to-find treats.
👉 Visit Website for Info & Hours​

WEEKEND EVENTS
Catch The Fun

BENTONVILLE​
🎤💘 Singles Pitch Night at The Momentary | Sat, Jan 17 | 7–10 PM | Friends give quick slideshow pitches for their single friends, followed by drinks, music, and mingling. 21+.
🧘‍♀️💞 Couples Connect at The Quantum i | Sat, Jan 17 | 5:30 PM | Guided meditation and connection practices for couples. Ticket includes two.

EUREKA SPRINGS
🎶🎻 Ozark Mountain Music Festival (OzMoMu) | Jan 15–18 | Indoor, multi-stage American roots music festival taking over downtown Eureka Springs, hosted at 1905 Basin Park Hotel.
🎬✨ Special Screening: Randy Crouch Movie | Sat, Jan 17 | 2:00 PM | One-time festival screening at The Auditorium in partnership with Ozark Mountain Music Festival.

FAYETTEVILLE
🕯️🎶 Concerts by Candlelight at TheatreSquared | Fri, Jan 16 | 7–8 PM | Intimate live music performance in a candlelit setting.
🤠🎶 Dylan Earl + CW Dance Night | Sat | 7–11 PM | Live honky-tonk set plus a couples 2-step crash course at American Legion Post 27. Dance lesson starts at 7.

LOWELL​
🎭✨ Fantasy Masquerade Ball at GOAT LAB Brewery | Sat, Jan 17 | 6 PM | Costumed fantasy night with music, drinks, and immersive Renaissance-style vibes. 21+

ROGERS
​🌶️🍺 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off at Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. | Sat, Jan 17 | 1–4 PM | Chili and cornbread competition with prizes. Free to attend.
🦸‍♂️🎮 Northwest Arkansas Comic Con | Sat–Sun, Jan 17–18 | 10 AM–5 PM | Celebrity guests, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture fun at Rogers Convention Center.

SILOAM SPRINGS​
🐎🌿 Guided Horseback Ride at Flint Creek Youth Ranch | Sat, Jan 16 | 3:00 PM | Scenic, all-level ride along Flint Creek. Suggested $50 donation supports the horses.
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🍁 Full List of Events in NWA This Weekend​
🎶 Full List of NWA Live Music This Weekend​
⭐ Upcoming Events in Northwest Arkansas​

🎥 This Week’s Watchlist

🥧The Pie House Bakery in Bentonville.. you just have to taste this chicken pot pie.. See What I am Talking About.​

🍹+ 🍲The Five6 in downtown Rogers isn’t just another bar — it’s a place to belong, with craft cocktails and a scratch kitchen turning out seriously good food. See inside​

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