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.
Just in time for cooler weather our local food ambassador, Teresa Maurer, has a stew made almost entirely from local produce.
For more information about slow food in the region, visit ozarkslowfood.org
Web Exclusive: Teresa Mauer's Fall Market Stew Recipe
City officials in Rogers update the city's sign ordinance, unemployment numbers fall in the state and the city of Fort Smith plans improvements for the coming year.
"The Only One" by The Black Keys
A Eureka Springs organization offers medical assistance to anybody regardless of the patients' ability to pay. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas talks to one of the organization's co-founders about Echo's plans for the future.
A farm has sprouted in the middle of Fayetteville and the people behind the effort want to help change the way we think about food.
For more information, visit Tri Cycle Farms' Facebook page.
"Back in the Game" by The Greyboy Allstars
Nature recordist and Ozarks at Large essayist Joe Neal brings us the otherworldly sound the thrush. Joe Neal is coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press. His latest book is “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir.”
