Food + Beverage

Fatherly Foundation

A Three-Generation Flooring Business Article by Trevor Spencer | Photography by Emily Hendrick, Tom January Team Tom January Floors started with the January family name back in the late '40s. Tom January grew up in the flooring business, alongside his father, Herb January. His father moved to Northwest Arkansas in 1945 after spending time in the shipyards during World War II. When the war concluded, his father began to install floors here in NWA, which started a bright future for their...

Local Services

Bridging the Gap

Creating Opportunities For Upward Mobility, Circles NWA Article by Trevor Spencer | Photography by Circles NWA Circles is an organization dedicated to poverty reduction.  Their initiative is meant to develop upward mobility for people in poverty. One way they create upward mobility for those involved is to build social capital. Social capital is a network of shared friendships that connect individuals to wider communities. Fayetteville has a chapter of Circles that was started by locals...

Beauty

“A Return to you” Natural State Aesthetics®

Restoring Beauty and Function to the Eyes and Face Article by Sydney Johnson | Photography by Emily Hendrick What is Natural State Aesthetics®? Natural State Aesthetics is a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to setting the gold standard for patient care and natural aesthetic outcomes. “NSA” was co-founded by Dr. Heymann and his wife Cassie as the first independent Oculofacial Plastic Surgery clinic in Northwest Arkansas. NSA currently offers a comprehensive portfolio of...

Home Services

Homemakers

Emcar Stone Studio Inc. is providing beautiful countertops and sinks for homes across NWA! Article by Trevor Spencer | Photography by Emily Hendrick EMCAR Stone Studio in Springdale offers a variety of stunning countertop materials and services to homes in Northwest Arkansas.  Carlos G. Gallegos, the owner and operator, grew up in Hot Springs, but he says he takes pride in having chosen Northwest Arkansas to be his home.   After spending much of his mid-twenties in Hot Springs helping his...

Food + Beverage

Urban Cellar Winery

Article by Trevor Spencer | Photography by Emily Hendrick As you walk through the door, you are taken in by the scent of open bottles of Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc.  Constant conversation and tapping glasses, interrupted only by small sips, fill the room.  A long bar that stretches to the end of the room sits opposite the tables full of those wanting to experience this unique small business. “We want to be known as a place to come, gather, and see everyone’s smiling faces, whether you’re here...

Local Services

Fayetteville Restaurant Week

Get ready to explore Fayetteville's Flavors this February 25th-March 2nd! Article by Gavin Magee | Photography by Emily Hendrick 1. What do you like about your restaurant being in Fayetteville? "The reason why Meiji loves being in Fayetteville and will remain in Fayetteville is solely due to the community. The cooperation and embracement of fellow chefs, restaurateurs,  and their selflessness, to see the community as a whole grow, is simply wonderful" -Chef Darwin   2.  What do you...

Entertainment

Making Magic Downtown

Kelly Rich helps brand downtown Fayetteville, the place to be. Article by Sydney Johnson | Photography by Emily Hendrick and Ben Magee With the start of a new year, we are honored to welcome a fresh face to Fayetteville.  Kelly Rich is a placemaking powerhouse. With over 20 years in the community development and event planning space, she humbly advocates for her city and its individuals. After speaking with Kelly regarding her professions, passions, and plans, I would describe her as an...

Entertainment

Meet the Publisher, Gavin Magee

Beyond this page I look forward to meeting you! Article by Gavin Magee | Photography by Gavin Magee & Payton Moore 01 I am a proud University of Arkansas Alum, BSBA Finance // 02 I worked as a Ski Lift Operator at Breckenridge Ski Resort, wearing ski boots >100 days is actually a huge blessing! // 03 I attended an MBA program located in North Eastern Italy for one full year. I am not fluent by any means but I do know survival Italian. // 04 I was fortunate to work for AcreTrader Inc. on the...

Real Estate

Fay's Way, David's Style

Local architect, David Mckee's journey with Fay Jones Article by Trevor Spencer | Photography by Emily Hendrick David McKee’s office stands just outside the trail entrance at the opening of the Fay Jones Woods in Fayetteville. Inside, the office is covered with models and sketches of beautiful homes and other buildings in Northwest Arkansas.  Stacks of blueprints line every table in the open space. Stooped over his large desk, David uses his grid sheets and vellum paper to make additions for a...