This week's film score spotlight is on music from The Illusionist.
Ozarks At Large
Michael Tilley from www.thecitywire.com discusses this week's news that hundreds of new jobs are headed to Fort Smith.
On this edition of Ozarks, the Northwest Arkansas Council looks to the future. Plus downtown Springdale also considers what's ahead and our History Doctor considers just what history is.Theater Squared's next performance is "Sundown Town." The script takes a bold look at race relations. We'll hear some of the discussion about the script held last night at the Fayetteville Public Library. More from the conversation will be included in upcoming editions of Ozarks at Large. Visit www.theater2.org for more information about "Sundown Town".
Becca suggests you call to see if winter weather has changed anything we've discussed today.
Continued revitalization of downtown Springdale's eastern district is taking a big step forward with the development of a place known as Shiloh Square. Jacqueline Froelich reports.PJ Robowski talks with the conductor of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, or SONA, about the first concert of the season. For more information visit www.sonamusic.org or www.waltonartscenter.org.
To hear more from the conversation, including Paul Haas' early introduction to music, click here.
Our Militant Grammarian explains why that headline is correct. She also explains why it isn't correct.
Trout Fishing In America, one of Becca's favorite bands, will be performing at the Alma Performing Arts Center next week.
Senator Mark Pryor discusses recent legislation including the fate of the filibuster and healthcare's future.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 30, 2013
On this special edition of Ozarks at Large we listen again to some of our favorite stories from 2013, including: an afternoon making Gibson Baskets, hiking along Rock City, time spent in the kitchen of The Hive in Bentonville and visit with Tusk, Arkansas' official mascot.
More than a thousand acres of notoriously tough terrain in Benton County will become the state's newest land preserve, and homecoming week at the UA does more than raise team spirit, for it also raised tons of food for a local food pantry. And AARP offers free defensive driving clinics for veterans this month.
"Electrical Storm" by U2
Last month, freshman Trei Dudley was named the Boys and Girls Club's National Youth of the Year, making her an ambassador for the 4 million kids involved with the national organization.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers takes us all over the region for entertainment available this weekend.
Roby Brock from TalkBusiness.net talks with the CEO of a foundation dedicated to reducing global poverty. One has partners in Arkansas helping with the effort.
Walton Arts Center begins the month with an ogre on stage and continues with a special Veteran’s Day production and ends with holiday-themed events.
"After The Breakdown" by Erik Amlee
