Becca suggests a holiday workshop at the Bella Vista Public Library or catching a performance of A Christmas Carol by TheatreSquared.
Ozarks At Large
Volunteers and photographers who participate in Help Portrait NWA creates portraits for those in need. 
Arkansas residents across the state continue to recover from last weekend’s massive winter storm. But did you know that during a declared emergency, certain state laws go into effect, to protect you from crooks? The Economic Policy Institute and the AFSCME release a report, Greenwood residents approve a sales tax increase, and more.
Becca reminds us of a few events, including the 47th Silver Tea, that have been rescheduled for this week.
On this edition of Ozarks, what happens when snow and ice force a college to re-schedule finals…including putting finals after commencement? We'll talk to Ray Wallace with the University of Arkansas Fort Smith about how an ice storm can create problems with an academic calendar. And coffee isn't just for breakfast anymore…it's also for a canvas. We'll talk to some people making art out of coffee. And a conversation with Devon Powers. She's written about communication, social media and the commentary economy. She spoke on the University of Arkansas campus recently.
Becca tells us that the eagles are out at Beaver Lake, and a harp concert and more are just ahead on the calendar.
Devon Powers, author and researcher, says the development of the instant commentary on social media is changing our conversational landscape.
The winter storm last week altered the finals exam schedule for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a movement in Fayetteville is encouraging residents to be kind to others, not just on Valentine's Day, but all year long. Plus, extremely cold temperatures and out of the ordinary snow storms have some wondering about climate change. We speak with one U of A researcher about global warming's effects on vegetation. And, two R&B divas perform in the region, Becca Martin Brown tells us what's up and more.
Jodi Beznoska of Walton Arts Center has a few ideas for Halloween and on how we can spend our time enjoyably over the next few weeks.
Political bloggers Jason Tolbert and Michael Cooke discuss the job approval ratings of the 3rd and 4th District Congressmen.
Click here to listen to more of this conversation.
Jason Suel and Jules Taylor with the Seedling Film Association visited KUAF to discuss their upcoming “An Affair to Remember” gala later this week and Offshoot Film Festival later this month.
Many crafts-related events are lined up this week. Becca has the details.
“Surfin’” by Ernest Ranglin
The campus community is invited to a free vegetarian “Langar Lunch,” based on the Sikh free-kitchen concept, this Friday starting at noon.
To RSVP, email Dr. Nick Brown at nick.brown@uark.edu.
