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.
A decision on whether to close a street to vehicles in Springdale by that city's aldermen will help lay the path for the Razorback Greenway through the city. More than 6,000 voters cast ballots yesterday in the first day of early voting in Arkansas' primary and judicial elections. And the University of Arkansas announces who its next lobbyist to local, state and federal legislators will be.
"Flight of the Crow" by Passenger
On any given day as many as 4,000 Arkansas children are in state custody, having been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Until their case is settled, children are placed provisionally with a relative, foster home, or children’s shelter. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, a new state rule now allows emergency placement with “Fictive Kin.”
Web Exclusive: An Oasis for Children in Crisis
Our content partner KUAR in Little Rock is interviewing Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates. Today's conversation is with Lynette Bryant. An extended version of the interview is available here.
Becca reminds us singer/songwriter Shannon Wurst will perform at the ACO May 10th.
"River Song" by Shannon Wurst
A conceptual photography exhibit in Mullins Library on the UA campus explores the connections people have to built space and their homes. The works by Sabine Schmidt will be on display through May.
"Little Boxes" by Malvina Reynolds
