On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, we learn more about the wage-gap in Arkansas, and visit a non-profit serving special-needs children and their families. Also on the show today, we have an excerpt from President Bill Clinton's inaugural lecture in the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series.Ozarks At Large
On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, we learn more about the wage-gap in Arkansas, and visit a non-profit serving special-needs children and their families. Also on the show today, we have an excerpt from President Bill Clinton's inaugural lecture in the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series.On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, we hear from an archaeologist about Europe's lost lands; and a former Fulbright Scholar discusses time spent in the Republic of Georgia. Also on the show today, we hear more about a play based on the life of the controversial Norman Baker who ran an unorthodox cancer hospital inside what is now the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs.Mark Landon Smith from Arts Live Theatre offers a preview of the organization's summer camps.
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On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, a memorial to mark former Arkansas Governor Winthrop Rockefeller's ceremony at the Capitol after the passing of Martin Luther King, Jr. A pair of OAL reporters visits an undiscovered waterfall; and highlights from a conversation previewing TheatreSquared’s latest production “The Fall of the House.”On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, we take a look at the newly-constructed Pea-Ridge tornado shelter; and discuss what the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College poll findings could mean for Republicans and Democrats in Arkansas this November. Also on the show, some highlights from Walton Arts Center's 10x10 Series Countdown Conversation about The Whiffenpoofs of Yale.Comedian Tim Northern will perform at the UARK Bowl on Dickson Street in Fayetteville tonight. He spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams earlier this week.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, highlights from President Barack Obama's visit to Cushing, Oklahoma. We also have a preview of the Artosphere and Fayetteville Roots festivals; and another chat about math with our expert Dr. Chaim Goodman Strauss.A team of University of Arkansas researchers recently received a large grant from the National Science Foundation to use age progression as a tool in the search for missing children. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with Dr. James Lampinen, a member of the research team.
For more information, contact Dr. James Lampinen at lampinen@uark.edu.
On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, a program to enhance regional competitiveness is launched in Fayetteville; and several northwest Arkansans prepare for the Tough Mudder Dallas event. Kyle Kellams speaks with author Michael Downs about his collection of short stories; and a tour of the new Tyson Founder's Room.Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the approval of sales tax extensions by voters in Fort Smith, Texas Governor Rick Perry's upcoming trip to Fort Smith in April, and more.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a small town receives a large sum to create a community gathering place. Plus several other communities restructure the images they portray to potential visitors and residents. And, we take a ride on a rolling restaurant.
Later this month, Siloam Springs will be home to a Whitewater Recreation Park, the first of its kind in the state.
"Moon River" DJ Chill
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says new scripts are going to be a highlight of next week.
Ozarks at Large’s insect expert discusses the annual trip the monarch butterflies make from the northern United States to Mexico. He also suggests planting milkweed to help to nourish them as they make their way through your yard.
Before performing at Wakarusa, Caroline Rose and her band stopped by the Carver Center for Public Radio and performed the song "Roll On."
Our montage this week is dedicated to royalty
1. Queen plays Another One Bites the Dust.
2. Babar takes a vacation with his family.
3. Koko Taylor and Queen Bee.
4. Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen in the 2006 film The Queen.
5. Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, sings Chain of Fools.
6. Jerry Stiller and Kevin James in the sitcom King of Queens.
7. BB King (and Lucille) play The Thrill is Gone.
8. THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE, King Kong, 1933.
9. Ian McKellen as King Lear.
10. Bert Lahr is the Cowardly Lion!
Apologies to : All of the Kansas City Monarchs, Gene Chandler, Juice Newton, Elvis, The Kingsmen, Game of Thrones and chess players. Maybe next time.
