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Ozarks At Large
We continue our original radio update of Dickens' work. In part two the first ghost visits our modern-day Scrooge.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large we have local reaction to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Plus part one of the original radio play "High School Christmas Carol" and more.Billy Bragg, It's a Wonderful Life and more in our history capsule for December 20.
A repeal of the federal policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" made a final pass through U.S. Congress on Saturday. Jacqueline Froelich gets reaction from several former Northwest Arkansas service members who are gay.From our friends at WKNO in Memphis, this story about a how a man's hobby became his vocation.
The last weekend before Christmas is full of holiday-themed parties, concerts and plays. You can't make them all, but Becca gives you the rundown.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we take stock of some of the music made in 2013. Robert Ginsburg has his annual review of the year in jazz and Kevin Kinder joins Kyle in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio for our annual comparison of our favorite music of 2013 lists.
A newly permitted industrial swine breeding operation, under construction on a tributary of the Buffalo National River, will spread millions of gallons of hog waste on adjacent pastures as fertilizer. But as word spreads about the giant hog farm, an unlikely coalition of opponents is forming to stop it.
“Sky Tunnel” by Robert Rich
Wednesday is the annual Live United Day sponsored by United Way of Northwest Arkansas. Hundreds of people in northwest Arkansas will not go to their office in the morning. Instead, with their boss’ blessing they’ll help out with a project for an area non-profit organization.
An exhibit opening today in the Ann Kittrel Gallery features a handful of dresses designed to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
The big pigs around Fayetteville, dressed up by local artists, will soon end their visit. But first an auction will be held so some of the pigs can go home with admirers while raising money and awareness for both Ozark Literacy and local artists.
“Serenade” by Ennico Toselli
Helen Kwiatkowski and Todd Williams are both displaying their artwork at the Fayetteville Underground this month.
