Hundreds of millions of dollars have been slashed from Head Start, the historic preschool program, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the closure of the Willow Heights Head Start in downtown Fayetteville.
Ozarks At Large
Michael Tilley with The City Wire talks about the bump up in home sales across the region and the slow departure of the A-10 planes.The Bella Vista Bypass hits a snag in Missouri, and the Rogers Fire Department gets a FEMA grant worth more than a half-million dollars
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Senator John Boozman on the issues that Congress will face in the upcoming session in Washington. Plus, we continue our What's in a Name series with an exploration into the history of "Shiloh" in Springdale. Also, how simply being nice can earn points.
Becca Martin Brown tells us that the country lineup of Exile, which features a list of former members of the band, has reunited and will perform soon in northwest Arkansas.
Ezra Idlet and Keith Grimwood of Trout Fishing in America recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. Here they are playing the title track from their new album, "Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers."
Becca Martin Brown tells us that the country lineup of Exile, which features a list of former members of the band, has reunited and will perform soon in northwest Arkansas.
As we continue our monthly What's in a Name? series, we investigate the connection of the name Shiloh to the city of Springdale. Several happenings at area libraries and music at local pubs for this National Chocolate Milkshake Day edition of the daily notes.
Fayetteville competes in the International Compassion Games. Participants can earn points simply by being nice.
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Monday, December 9, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about undergrounding. Plus, a conversation with the author of "Hanging On Upside Down: The Life and work of Marianne Moore."
An architecture lecture, and a performance by the Midtown Men are a few of Becca's suggestions for tonight's entertainment.
In this commentary, Ozarks at Large's Meredith Martin-Moats, shares the vivid memories she has of her grandmother performing an everyday household chore.
Monday night’s concert by the University of Arkansas Symphonic Band and U of A Wind Symphony will feature works by well-known composers like Holst and Grainger. There will also be 21st century works like the very new Jingo by Magen Miller.
This Halloween season, the essence of the Great Houdini will be brought to life in three publicly staged escapes by illusionist, Sean-Paul, accompanied by medium Juliane. In advance of the events, Jacqueline Froelich tests Sean-Paul’s metaphysical prowess, by handcuffing him in the KUAF News Studios.
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"Houdini" by Geche
The answers to today's montage about magic are as follows:
"Magic Bus" by The Who
Tony Curtis as the title character in Houdini
"This Magic Moment" by The Drifters
Famous words from Prospero (a magician) in the BBC production of The Tempest
Harry Potter casts a spell
"Abracadabra" by The Steve Miller Band
Matthew McConaughey introduces Magic Mike from the film of the same name
Hugh Jackman delivers an ominous introduction in the movie The Prestige
The theme from the TV show Bewhitched, written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller
