There's a new Thai restaurant in South Fayetteville and we're not upset about it.

• Where: It's called Siam Cuisine, and it is located at 318 Archibald Yell Blvd in the space that House of Taste previously occupied. It's a cozy space that has also been home to Twin Kitchen and Taste of Thai in the past. 
• Delights: We've yet to try it but the menu looks ideal for a traditional Thai restaurant. Classics like Pad Thai and Massaman Beef curry are there, among other noodle, rice, and curry dishes. Siam Cuisine is open Tuesday - Sunday 11a-2p for lunch and 4:30-8:30p for dinner. 

Learn more HERE. 

A new, special exhibition opens today brought to you by The Jones Center in Springdale and it will put you and the family to the test!

• The exhibition: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Experience is an immersive physical challenge and STEM-based challenge that provides instructions for conquering 15 real-life scenarios designed to test your worst case survival skills.
• The tasks: The challenges range from defusing a bomb to leaping from a moving train, landing a plane, and outsmarting a mountain lion. The exhibition will be at The JTL Shop on Emma through October 14. Non-member tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 4-12 years old. 

Learn more about the fun HERE. 

Happy Friday! Here are some things going on you might be interested in this weekend:

• Look up: The Meteor in Bentonville is hosting a Star Party tonight from 5p to close, complete with star viewing from telescopes.
• Music in the wood: The Forest Concert Series continues tomorrow in the North Forest at Crystal Bridges.
• Dine and jam: If you're looking for some live music in NWA this weekend, this is your link.
• Inspired by creatives: Downtown Springdale's Art Walk is this weekend, and it's going to be a good one from what we hear.
• Blooming: There will be a temporary public art installation in Bella Vista this weekend titled Bella Vista in Bloom.
• Celebrating culture: The Live in America festival at the Momentary concludes on Sunday. Go check it out this weekend if you haven't yet.
• More celebration: Northwest Arkansas Community College is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday.
• What to watch: Arkansas mens and womens track team have several athletes competing in the NCAA Championships this weekend, and Hogs baseball takes on NC State in the Super Regionals.

Have fun! We'll see you Monday!

Compared to the first four months of last year, the residential permit building activity for single-family homes in Northwest Arkansas is slightly behind pace. 

• Still building: Through April, 604 residential building permits were issued in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers. Last year, there were 638 in the same period. The value of properties is up 44.4% from last year, however, with a combined value of $281.35 million. 
• Permits for homes: Officials in Bentonville issued 160.6% more permits than last year, with 245 through April. Fayetteville officials issued 211 permits in the first four months of this year, Rogers officials issued 93, and Springdale officials issued 55. 

For the full Talk Business & Politics story, click HERE.