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Cuba Visits Bentonville
Transporting Transformations: Cuba In and Out is the new exhibit just up at 21c Bentonville. This diverse exhibit explores paradox in the years following Fidel Castro's retirement. Ozarks at Large's Katy Henriksen speaks with Alice Gray Stites, chief curator and director of art programming for 21c, about the exhibit, as well as her philosophy "art is a verb," which she presented for the TEDx conference at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm.

Web Exclusive: Pictures of the new 21c Exhibit
Professional Photos for Families and Fundraising
It's not too early to get your holiday portraits made. And if you have them made at an upcoming event at Mt. Sequoyah, your sitting fee will benefit the Northwest Arkansas Family Network.





The Piano Puzzlemaster
Becca Martin Brown tells us about an upcoming concert at Crystal Bridges featuring a new composition by Bruce Adolphe which is inspired by the works of Mary Cassatt.
Fall Philanthropy
Many events benefitting non-profit organizations are taking place in the coming weeks.
Mobile Museum Lets Students Become Immersed in Science
A rolling science lab pulled into the parking lot at Greer Lingle Middle School this week in Rogers.
It's a Bear State of Mind
Walton Arts Center released a study yesterday showing that field trips to the arts center have positive impacts on school children. We learn more about that, and get a preview of the production "Bear State of Mind."





Largest Federal Research Grant in University of Arkansas History
A thirty-two million dollar grant has been awarded to the University of Arkansas' College of Education and Health Professions.
State Revenue Rises, Overwhelming Interest in Insurance Marketplace
Arkansas DHS officials say that more than 55,000 Arkansans have expressed their intent to enroll in the Arkansas Private Option. September revenue for the state is reported as higher than August numbers. Arkansas National Guard members feel the pressure of the federal shutdown. Arvest announces plans to acquire a North Little Rock-based bank. And Greer's Ferry Lake celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the effects of current Farm Bill expiring. And researchers with ties to the University of Arkansas discover a new organism.





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4000 Miles Next for T2
The second production of the Theater Squared season revolves around a multi-generational relationship.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Tuesday, December 24, 2013
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On this special Christmas Eve edition of Ozarks at Large, highlights from our holiday show taped earlier in the month at the Fayetteville Public Library, with musical performances by Adams Collins Jazz Collective, Jones'n Leah, and Farmer And The Markets, plus special guests from Cooperative Emergency Outreach in Fayetteville talk about the importance of giving during the holiday season. And even Santa Claus stops by to answer a few questions.
Opening Ceremony
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During the official opening day ceremonies, we heard remarks from Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges' executive director Don Bacigalupi, and the museum's architect, Moshe Safdie. For a slideshow of photos from the opening ceremony, click
“Anthropology” by: Charlie Parker
Crystal Bridges Museum Opening Day
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One 11.11.11, we roamed the galleries of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art taping reaction from locals, volunteers, visitors, staff and a lead acquisitions curator.
Other Things to Talk About
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Becca gives us some entertainment options for the weekend once we've finished our visit to Crystal Bridges.
“Arkansas Traveler” by Speedy West
Conversations on the Square
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Following opening day ceremonies, we speak to some visitors on the Bentonville Square including Dick Trammel, Senator John Boozman, Congressman Steve Womack, and Mike Malone.
OAL Halftime 11-11-11
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Arkansas-grown Christmas trees could be in short supply this season.