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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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.
President Obama was in Central Arkansas yesterday, visiting victims of the recent storms and tornadoes that ravaged the area. Meanwhile, state legislators heard testimony from state finance officials regarding fiscal forecasts for the next few years.
“Wonderwall” by Oasis
University of Arkansas officials yesterday unveiled a new chamber in the Human Performance Laboratory will allow researchers to have a temperature and humidity-controlled atmosphere in which to study physiological effects that heat has on the human body.
According to a new report, the funding disparity between traditional school districts and charter schools has increased more than 54 percent in 8 years.
“Thursday” by Pet Shop Boys
Many events this month head outdoors including this picnic benefitting SpayArkansas. Dogs are welcome.
“Stoned Soul Picnic” by Kombo
Our content partner KUAR in Little Rock is interviewing Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates. Today's conversation is with Asa Hutchinson. An extended version of the interview is available here.
