Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Sweetgreen will open its second Arkansas location today at 10:30 a.m. at 417 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in South Yard.
The restaurant will partner with the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank to donate a meal for every meal sold.
The renovated Porter Art Warehouse will host its first signature exhibition featuring Harold Keller’s work from Jan.
15 to March 8 with a free public reception scheduled for Jan. 18 at 6-8 p.m. at the Alexander Gallery (212 N. West Ave.).
The University of Arkansas is hosting a 14-day writing challenge for faculty and postdocs from Feb.
2 to Feb. 15 on campus. Participants must commit to writing for at least 30 minutes daily and register by Jan. 25.
Enrollment is open for Spanish for Heritage Speakers courses to build on home language skills for academic and career success.
Classes meet MWF at 8:35 a.m. or TTH at 3:30 p.m., and eligible students can take a Fast Track Exam (up to six credits) to shorten degree completion.
Dr. Craig Porter will present a seminar on rodent housing and metabolic modeling tomorrow at 12:55 p.m. in CHEM 0144 at AIMRC, with pizza & beverages provided and an option to join via Zoom.
Interested students will learn about a three-week summer study abroad program in Medieval England at an information meeting – set for Thursday, Jan.
15 at 4:00 p.m. in Kimpel Hall room 321 – with the note that the application deadline is approaching.
Faculty members Leah Cheek, Vinson Carter, Michael Daugherty and Chris Goering from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction were honored with the 1909 Conference's Outstanding Publication Award for their publication — Connecting Compassion: Empathy's Role in STEM and Literacy Integration — at the 2025 conference in Memphis.
The Razorback men’s team lost to Auburn on Saturday and will host South Carolina at 8 p.m. tomorrow while the women’s team fell to Tennessee on Sunday and is set to face Missouri on Thursday — both games continuing SEC play.
The Music Man
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Family-friendly show — Watch Harold Hill's charming antics as he attempts to con a town into believing in music.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Bud Walton Arena — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling college basketball showdown as the Razorbacks take on the Commodores.
Frozen Toes 5K / 15K Trail Run
9 AM – 1 PM — Kessler Mountain Regional Park — Registration fees apply — Experience Fayetteville's annual trail running race in the cold weather at Kessler Mountain.
Fayetteville Wheelmen Group Ride
1:30 p.m. — Columbus House Brewery and Tap Room — Free — Enjoy a no-drop group ride around Fayetteville with fellow cycling enthusiasts.
Emo Night Karaoke
7-11 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — First come, first serve — Sing your heart out live with the band at this entertaining karaoke night.
Beauty and the Beast - Fayetteville
7-9 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Disney's beloved classic with a stunning 30th Anniversary production featuring enchanting music and dazzling visuals.
VariYoga Zen with Jen
10:00-11:15 a.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a sustainable and adaptable yoga practice suitable for all abilities.
Part-Time Job & Summer Experiences Fair
1-3 p.m. — Verizon Ballroom — Free entry — Network with employers and hear firsthand experiences from current interns about career growth opportunities.
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