Over 1.6m people have visited the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville since it opened in 2015. Executive Director, Sam Dean, joined the team at KUAF to share his story and what he sees in the museum's future.

• All in: Ten years ago, Sam Dean was drawn to Northwest Arkansas by the exciting work happening to develop what has since become the Scott Family Amazeum. He shared his experience and why he sees Northwest Arkansas as a special place to continue investing.
• Creativity abounds: In the coming years, the museum plans to increase its science programming, expand the facility to accommodate more design-rich experiences, and provide more programs for teens and adults.

Listen to the full KUAF interview HERE.

The comedy-musical Tootsie will help kick off the new year at Walton Arts Center with eight hilarious shows running from Jan 17-22.

• Tootsie role: This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.
• Rave reviews: Come experience this fresh new take on the 1982 film and see why it's being called a "musical comedy heaven" by Rolling Stone and "the most uproarious new musical in years!" by The Hollywood Reporter.

Surprise the comedy lover in your life with tickets for Christmas! Get yours HERE.

Last week, the Arkansas Council on Future Mobility delivered the Arkansas Future Mobility Report outlining goals to make the state the global leader in the future mobility sector by 2030, and our little corner of the state will be a key contributor to that end.

• Take to the skies: Arkansas has been nationally recognized as one of the most prepared states for drone commerce, an opportunity being intentionally pursued in Northwest Arkansas by companies like Walmart and DroneUp.
• Learning: Recognizing the powerful role education will play in achieving the state's mobility goals, one recommendation was to further invest in an Institute of Advanced Mobility at the U of A in Fayetteville.

Read more about the Future Mobility Report on Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Early bird tickets are on sale now for FreshGrass | Bentonville, a two-day bluegrass festival coming to The Momentary in Bentonville, May 19-20.

• Music and more: Along with a fantastic lineup of artists like Caamp, Mavis Staples, and Sierra Ferrell, the festival will include family-friendly activities, local food and drink, local vendors, and more.
• Stocking stuffers: Tickets are on sale at early bird prices until Jan 10! Not a bad gift idea for the bluegrass and roots revival fan in the family.

Get your tickets HERE.

RentCafe recognized Fayetteville as the hottest small-sized rental market in the U.S. in a recent report on the most competitive rental markets of 2022.

• Occupied: Fayetteville saw a record-high occupancy of 98.3% and has a lease renewal rate of 76.1%, making it difficult for prospective renters to find an apartment.
• Line out the door: On average, a vacant unit in Fayetteville takes only two weeks to become occupied, and it's estimated there are 28 potential renters for every 1 apartment.

Read the full report HERE.