Ozarks At Large
A quick preview of events at Rogers Historical Museum and the Fort Smith Museum of History.
From a folk music festival, to aspiring musicians playing on the square, running through the Boston Mountains and getting a free lunch box in Springdale, several events are happening soon throughout the area.


A sizable grant from the Walmart Foundation will help the NWA Children's Shelter continue to provide essential services for the area's children. The Benton County assessor's and collector's office in Gravette will soon move. The City of Fayetteville installs a charging station for electric vehicles, only the fifth in NWA. And a religious scholar weighs in on Pope Francis's recent comments in Brazil regarding homosexuals.


Randy Dixon, the director of the Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, is back with sound clips highlighting some of Arkansas’ most influential politicians.
Link: For much more Arkansas oral and visual history, visit pryorcenter.uark.edu
Web Exclusive: Presidents in the Natural State
Link: For much more Arkansas oral and visual history, visit pryorcenter.uark.edu
Web Exclusive: Presidents in the Natural State
Although summer break is almost over, Becca has a few more entertainment suggestions for kids before they return to school.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, November 4, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with Marcos Villatoro, an NPR commentator and documentary filmmaker. Plus, we speak with an expert about the signs of dyslexia.
The Butterfly House at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will feature native butterflies from the region.
Click here to see a slideshow from the Butterfly House.
The Elizabeth Richardson Center in Springdale hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a greenhouse and garden at the facility earlier today.
“Someone To Watch Over Me” by Oscar Peterson
Pacific Islander migrants are organizing a unique outreach project, initiated by their nation’s First Lady, to help disadvantaged babies and children back in the Marshall Islands.
Ernie Passailaigue, the controversial director of the Arkansas Lottery, has resigned. Ron Breeding from our content partner KUAR, reports.
David Wright, business manager with the University Theatre, discusses the upcoming season.