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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.
Neo Soul in Firmin-Garner
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During a recent trip to KUAF, Pianos and Drums performed a number of songs including this one, titled "Neo Soul."
Talking Bees and Giant Ants
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Ozarks at Large’s insect expert Dr. Donald Steinkrasu takes a stab at playing movie critic. We take a look at insects’ role in film.
"Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers" by Trout Fishing in America
Spinning Yarn From Eureka to Bentonville
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The first event outside of Eureka Springs for the Creative Energy Project will bring yarn, and plenty of it, to Bentonville. Link: For more about Yarnology or the Creative Energy Project, www.creativeenergyproject.com
"Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers" by Trout Fishing in America
The Beatles, Elvis and the Rolling Stones on a Local Level
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Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers gives us all the details on Trout Fishing in America's newest CD.
Hail to the Prince
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Here are the ten clips for our montage dedicated to Georges: 1. The opening riff of George Thorogood’s Bad to the Bone 2. A scene for the original (animated) George of the Jungle. 3. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong sing George Gershwin’s Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off. 4. A small portion of a documentary about George Washington Carver. 5. George Harrison’s guitar from My Sweet Lord. 6. From the 1954 (animated) version of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. 7. George Jones begins the greatest country song ever, He Stopped Loving Her Today. 8. Jason Alexander as George Constanza as a marine biologist. 9. George Burns explains how he met Gracie. 10. George Jetson never figures out the automatic dog walker. Apologies to: the greatest third baseman ever. Ever. Also, apologies to: three United States presidents, the monkey always with the Man in the Yellow Hat, misters Clooney, Strait, Clinton, Carlin, Benson…about 300 kings and the Majestic Lounge. Maybe next time.