Just in time for Valentine's Day, Moulin Rouge! The Musical takes the stage at Walton Arts Center tonight for the first of 14 performances from Feb 9-19.

• Fresh take: The musical brings new life to the 2001 movie, remixing it with highlights from more than 160 years of music from Offenbach to Lady Gaga in an enchanting theatrical performance that celebrates truth, beauty, freedom, and love.
• Upgrade: Enhance your Broadway experience by adding the VIP experience for $45 a person to enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a premium open bar before the show and at intermission.

Tickets start at $41 and can be purchased HERE.

For the third year in a row, Centennial Park in Fayetteville will attract cross-country mountain bikers from around the country for the 2023 U.S. Pro Cup set for April 12-16.

• All levels: The four-day event will include cross-country mountain bike races for beginners, amateurs, and professionals and qualifying races for those hopeful athletes with eyes set on the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
• New extremes: Fayetteville's world-class mountain bike course is the only North American race destination that offers hors categories, or uncategorizable, race opportunities that feature the longest, steepest, and most challenging routes for elite bikers looking to gain massive points.

Read more about this exciting event HERE.

Residential building permits across Northwest Arkansas's four largest cities saw a 10.3% decrease in 2022 compared to the previous year.

• Ups and downs: There were 1,582 residential permits issued last year, valuing $661.03m, compared to 2021's 1,764 permits totaling $578.61m.
• The hot spot: Standing apart from the pack, Centerton ended the year with 770 residential permits, a 32% increase over the 583 permits issued in 2021.  

Learn more about real estate and building trends HERE. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas organizes one-to-one mentoring relationships to support the social and emotional development of youth in our communities.

• Become a Big: Volunteering as a mentor is a fun, life-changing experience that many Bigs say teaches them as much or more than the mentees. Specifically to the guys, consider helping accomplish the 50 men in 50 days challenge to match 50 mentors with the 50 boys currently on the waitlist by Feb 24.
• Find mentors: Enroll your child in the Big Brothers Big Sisters to connect them with a mentor who can come alongside you as a parent to help unlock your child's potential.

Begin the process of becoming a Big HERE.

Foodies, assemble! Fayetteville Restaurant Week, Feb 19-26, will celebrate the city's bustling culinary scene. From the classic Fayetteville staples to the newest restaurants on the block, all week long, participating restaurants will feature special menu items.

• Sunday brunch: Start the week with a delicious brunch during Meiji Japanese Cuisine's Dim Sum Sunday, offering dumplings, steaming hot buns, ramen, and more.
• Mouth-watering: A couple of exciting specials to keep an eye out for, Atlas The Restaurant will offer a 3-course menu at a fixed price of $55, and Alebrijes Taqueria will be serving Tlayudas, described as an Oaxacan street pizza.

You can find more information and other participating restaurants HERE.