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Northwest Arkansas Council jumpstarts attainable housing project

At its annual meeting Tuesday, the NWA Council revealed its collaboration on a 77-unit apartment project that will permanently earmark 30 units for families earning below the area median income

Monday Munchies: Red beans and rice at Arsaga's Mill District

Cool weather is in the not-too-distant future, so many are already craving stews, gumbos and steamy bowls of chili.

Food and Drink

Cool weather is in the not-too-distant future, so many are already craving stews, gumbos and steamy bowls of chili.The setup: Though it was 70 degrees, the mental leap to this fare was a short one on a recent rainy day when I met a source for lunch at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arsaga&#x27;s Mill District" data-vars-click-url="https://www.arsagas.com/mill-district" data-vars-content-id="8e2b1ce5-e74c-42e9-b1fd-8a2168bcd5c2" data-vars-headline="Monday Munchies: Red beans and rice at Arsaga&#x27;s Mill District" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.arsagas.com/mill-district" target="_blank">Arsaga&#x27;s Mill District</a>.

Your weekend plans in NWA

Things to Do

It&#x27;s a packed weekend with Bikes, Blues and BBQ, the FORMAT Festival and the Ladies Professional Golf Association annual tour stop in Rogers. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Here&#x27;s the rundown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2023/09/20/things-to-do-events-nwa-weekend" data-vars-content-id="88fcc9b3-1589-4b64-94e8-ae65c187c4a7" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans in NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2023/09/20/things-to-do-events-nwa-weekend" target="_self">Here&#x27;s the rundown</a>.Those who didn&#x27;t plan ahead to attend any of the big multiday events are by no means out of luck. Here are some alternatives:

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Festivals and events are taking over NWA this week

Get ready for quite the mashup of major multiday events in NWA — a bike rally, a music and arts festival, and a professional golf tournament.What&#x27;s happening: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bikes Blues &amp; BBQ" data-vars-click-url="https://bikesbluesandbbq.org/" data-vars-content-id="babea6da-ef74-4653-b6d9-092345fe9cef" data-vars-headline="Festivals and events are taking over NWA this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bikesbluesandbbq.org/" target="_blank">Bikes Blues &amp; BBQ</a> kicks off today in downtown Rogers and Eureka Springs; it runs through Saturday.

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Things to do in NWA this week

Here's how to get out of the house Sept. 18-21.

Getting out isn&#x27;t just for the weekend. Here are some weeknight ideas:🤣 See a comedy show — It&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="open mic night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/547907904144319/547907984144311/" data-vars-content-id="a34d705e-f920-4af4-9495-3d2d1790a0c8" data-vars-headline="Things to do in NWA this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/547907904144319/547907984144311/" target="_blank">open mic night</a> Wednesday at New Province Brewing in Rogers. Plus, Shaun Jones at 7:30pm Thursday at Walton Arts Center&#x27;s Starr Theater (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="get tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://tickets.waltonartscenter.org/27202/27203" data-vars-content-id="a34d705e-f920-4af4-9495-3d2d1790a0c8" data-vars-headline="Things to do in NWA this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tickets.waltonartscenter.org/27202/27203" target="_blank">get tickets</a> ranging $21-$31) and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Scott James" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/835114431534645" data-vars-content-id="a34d705e-f920-4af4-9495-3d2d1790a0c8" data-vars-headline="Things to do in NWA this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/835114431534645" target="_blank">Scott James</a> at 8pm Thursday at Black Apple Hard Cider in Springdale.

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"Annie Leibovitz at Work" a must-see at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

A simple picture taken through a car windshield while crossing the Golden Gate Bridge was a turning point in the college career of Annie Leibovitz.

A simple picture taken through a car windshield while crossing the Golden Gate Bridge was a turning point in the college career of Annie Leibovitz. Eventually, she shifted from painting and pursued photography.<ul><li>Lucky for us.</li></ul>Driving the news: Leibovitz walked media members through the temporary gallery of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Thursday, ahead of a sold-out lecture tonight and Saturday&#x27;s opening of the &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Annie Leibovitz At Work" data-vars-click-url="https://crystalbridges.org/calendar/annie-leibovitz/?gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw3oqoBhAjEiwA_UaLtr6POstKyZdEwawBO_08PlHP_4iF49mGcwViR9epolMoRXKAOPTrQRoC13cQAvD_BwE" data-vars-content-id="c716dad7-d201-4733-a591-6d6ca5e40d89" data-vars-headline="&quot;Annie Leibovitz at Work&quot; a must-see at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://crystalbridges.org/calendar/annie-leibovitz/?gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw3oqoBhAjEiwA_UaLtr6POstKyZdEwawBO_08PlHP_4iF49mGcwViR9epolMoRXKAOPTrQRoC13cQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Annie Leibovitz At Work</a>&quot; exhibit.

BYU is ready to exact revenge on the Razorbacks

Revenge is a dish best served on the gridiron. At least that's what BYU is going for Saturday evening.

Revenge is a dish best served on the gridiron. At least that&#x27;s what Brigham Young University is going for Saturday evening.Driving the news: The Cougars head to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium looking to avenge a 52-35 loss to Arkansas last season.

Four sports bars to watch the Hogs play in NWA

Sports

Razorback football season is in full swing. If you didn&#x27;t make plans to tailgate or enjoy it from the stadium this year, here&#x27;s where you can still call those Hogs — food and drink in hand.<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lucky Luke&#x27;s BBQ" data-vars-click-url="https://getluckyatlukes.com/index.html" data-vars-content-id="34495442-6496-4159-846b-590c014bd178" data-vars-headline="Four sports bars to watch the Hogs play in NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://getluckyatlukes.com/index.html" target="_blank">Lucky Luke&#x27;s BBQ</a><ul><li>It&#x27;s a small, unpretentious BBQ spot tucked inside a strip mall off Garland Avenue in Fayetteville.</li><li>The Lucky Luke&#x27;s special gets you a pulled pork BBQ sandwich with fries and a beer for $7.77.</li></ul>

Live music and more things to do this week in NWA

🌽 Buy local at a weekday farmers market — Check out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Centerton&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/6908817765817447/6908817795817444/?active_tab=about" data-vars-content-id="cb7a23d7-80f7-48fc-8968-95374d2b56ff" data-vars-headline="Live music and more things to do this week in NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/6908817765817447/6908817795817444/?active_tab=about" target="_blank">Centerton&#x27;s</a> from 4-8pm Wednesday next to City Hall, or Bentonville&#x27;s on the downtown square from 5-8pm Thursday.🎤 Enjoy free live music — Electronic music group Haus of Untz will play at Butterfield Stage as part of the Railyard Live series at 7pm Thursday. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Get tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://stubs.net/tickets/5518/haus-of-untz" data-vars-content-id="cb7a23d7-80f7-48fc-8968-95374d2b56ff" data-vars-headline="Live music and more things to do this week in NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://stubs.net/tickets/5518/haus-of-untz" target="_blank">Get tickets</a> for free or reserve a table for four for $30.🎨 Art Walk — Shops and art galleries will have extended hours on Thursday, and you&#x27;ll also find pop-up exhibitions. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://artonthebricks.com/" data-vars-content-id="cb7a23d7-80f7-48fc-8968-95374d2b56ff" data-vars-headline="Live music and more things to do this week in NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://artonthebricks.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>

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Monday Munchies: Brisket at Bentonville's Beach BBQ

Barbecue — the real stuff — comes from a pit old enough my grandfather might've enjoyed food from it.

IMO, barbecue — the real stuff — comes from a pit old enough my grandfather might&#x27;ve enjoyed food from it.<ul><li>So new barbecue restaurants get a raised brow, and one with the word &quot;beach&quot; in its title — well, I&#x27;m skeptical from the start.</li></ul>The setup: Bentonville&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Beach BBQ" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thebeachbbq.com/" data-vars-content-id="3b59ec43-9195-4c90-838e-84164f4de60e" data-vars-headline="Monday Munchies: Brisket at Bentonville&#x27;s Beach BBQ" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thebeachbbq.com/" target="_blank">Beach BBQ</a> is in a newish building and has a typical <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="menu" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thebeachbbq.com/menus" data-vars-content-id="3b59ec43-9195-4c90-838e-84164f4de60e" data-vars-headline="Monday Munchies: Brisket at Bentonville&#x27;s Beach BBQ" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thebeachbbq.com/menus" target="_blank">menu</a> of brisket, pork, sausage, wings, etc.

Your guide to Welcoming Week in Northwest Arkansas

The ninth annual gathering kicks off Friday at The Jones Center in Springdale.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Welcoming Week NWA" data-vars-click-url="https://welcomingweeknwa.org/" data-vars-content-id="e6c546ca-3e58-41e9-891c-5f9081e1af40" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Welcoming Week in Northwest Arkansas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://welcomingweeknwa.org/" target="_blank">Welcoming Week NWA</a> kicks off its ninth annual gathering today at The Jones Center in Springdale.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Victor Calise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorcalise/" data-vars-content-id="e6c546ca-3e58-41e9-891c-5f9081e1af40" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Welcoming Week in Northwest Arkansas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorcalise/" target="_blank">Victor Calise</a>, director of global belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion for Walmart, will give a keynote address during the opening celebration, 9-11am.

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