Governor Beebe readies his proposed 2013 budget to go before state legislators later this week, and he speaks out on adoption. Also, Thursday is America's Recycle Day, and several events tied to the day are planned for later in the week.
Ozarks At Large
The Great American Smokeout is this Thursday. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with Rhonda Brammell of the American Cancer Society about the national day aimed at encouraging smokers to quit.
Katy Henriksen gives us a preview of tonight's KUAF Sunday Symphony, which will feature symphonies by Henryk Górecki and Antonín Dvorák.
A new arcade featuring old school games is nearly open in midtown Fayetteville's Evelyn Hills Shopping Center. Ozarks at Large's resident geek Timothy Dennis visits the arcade for a preview.
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department gets to work on prepping highway projects for construction, the Springdale Fire Department implements a new system to publicize more of the department's operations, and the Benton County Sheriff's Office lends a hand to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank with an annual food drive.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, a conversation about Arkansas' economic future, and we meet comic Robert Kelly. He performs this evening and tomorrow evening at the UARK Bowl in Fayetteville.Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center fills us in on entertainment options for this weekend, and we get a preview of Billy Elliot, the next show in the Walton Arts Center's Broadway season.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers tells us of a range of this evening's happenings, ranging from a metal show in Fayetteville to a play premiere in Fort Smith.
Roby Brock of Talk Business talks with economist Michael Pakko about the song and dance routine that is the state of Arkansas' economy.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks to Senator Jane English about the deal she made to switch her vote for the private option. Plus, we have a report on last night's public input forum that was organized by Ozark Regional Transit
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business and Politics, looks back at a busy week in Arkansas.
Bo Bartlett and Betsy Eby collaborated on a documentary about their years-long art road trip. They discussed the project while at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art last month.
"Bring Music" by Mark Orton
Becca says that there will be plenty of opportunities to hear about architecture as a new lecture series begins at Crystal Bridges.
Last Friday, the Hope Supply Center, a service of the Breast Cancer Society, opened on Walton Blvd. The center will offer supplies, such as wigs and bras, to those affected by breast cancer.
Sidney's Emporium has been located on Dickson Street for about two decades, and has been located in the old UARK Theatre building for the past 14 years. This month, the business is getting back to its mobile roots with a move to the Yacht Club on College.
