Becca discusses today's events at Jones Center, Fayetteville and Rogers Public Libraries, etc.
Ozarks At Large
Dr. Janine Parry, director of Arkansas poll, chaired an advisory committee to the D.C.-based Institute for Women's Policy Research in 2000-2004. She talks about the history of women representation on a state level in Arkansas.
On this edition of Ozarks, Walmart tests the concept of smaller stores, we hear opening arguments in the Act 1 case in the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the Arkansas House and Senate agree to a $35 million package made of six tax-cuts. Plus, Kevin Kinder talks about this year's South by Southwest highlights and other music festivals.Spring break day trips closer to home - Branson's Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure in the north and Fort Smith Museum of History in the south.
On this St. Patrick's Day edition of Ozarks at Large, more updates from the Arkansas Legislature await. Our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley from thecitywire.com on news from the Fort Smith region; plus, a documentary film based on the War Eagle Creek screens today at the Fort Smith Public Library. We will also have the third in an Ozarks at Large series of interviews with undergraduate students conducting research with the help of SURF grants and Jodi Beznoska from the Walton Arts Center has an exhaustive list of events that are coming up.Walton Arts Center's Jodi Beznoska discusses SoNA's opening performance tonight. Later this week, Pink Floyd Experience and folk musician Arlo Guthrie; plus, a rundown of events through
April 9.
April 9.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, an update from the Arkansas Legislature, a review of the earthquake insurance options available to Arkansans, and a concert featuring seven bands that sees to benefit seven non-profits associated with children's issues.
Plus, a quick preview of tomorrow's "Songs in the Ville," and we meet Brittany Rogers, a history major and second in the Ozarks at Large series on undergraduate research being conducted with the help of SURF grants.
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Monday, January 6, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, an assistant professor of landscape architecture works to preserve a cemetery in Rowher, Arkansas. We also preview a free credit workshop.
David Lewis of Brickhouse Kitchen in Fayetteville helps us continue our week-long series about great openings by describing how he'd begin a meal from his menu for a great meal.
David also discussed how to END a meal well, by describing desserts he'd prepare. You can hear part of the conversation here.
The University of Arkansas Academy of the Arts is greeting the launch of another school year. We talk with the academy's Executive Director, Dr. Rosilee Walker Russell.
"Moments musicaux, Op.16, No.4" performed by the 5 Browns
Every month, Jacqueline Froelich takes a look into the drawers of the Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History and pulls out a featured history. This time it's Al Witte, noted University of Arkansas Law professor, World War II veteran and former president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. For more details and more information visit pryorcenter.uark.edu.
"Ornithology" by Charlie Parker
As the opening of fall approaches we devote time each day this week to great openings. Today, to begin, John Jeter from the Fort Smith Symphony lists some of his favorite musical openings.
To hear one more favorite opening from John, this one from a classic Verdi opera, listen here.
“Time in a Bottle,” the Arkansas Post and more in our history capsule for September 20.
