On this edition of Ozarks at Large we talk with Kevin Fitzpatrick about his new book, "Unhealthy Cities: Poverty, Race, and Place in America." He'll discuss the book Saturday afternoon at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Plus a bit of opera, some free hugs in northwest Arkansas and more.
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The first weekend of November includes dance, jazz, theatre, and more. Becca Bacon Martin, the editor of What's Up in Northwest Arkansas newspapers, gives us the list.
Kevin Fitzpatrick is co-author, along with Mark LaGory of Birmingham, Alabama, of the new book "Unhealthy Cities: Poverty, Race and Place in America." He'll discuss the book Saturday afternoon at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.
The next two events in Walton Arts Center's 10 X 10 series are this week...dance and jazz.
This edition of Ozarks includes results of yesterday's elections across the region and the state. We also spend some with the lions and tigers of Turpentine Creek in Eureka Springs and more.Wildlife biologist Joe Neal is perennially listening for bird songs. As you will hear, he's noticed an unusual trend this autumn. Joe Neal's latest book is "Birdside Baptist and Other Ornithological Mysteries." He is also coauthor, with Douglas James, of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas press.Michael Tilley from thecitywire.com discusses results from last night's elections in the Arkansas River Valley.
Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net sits down with two fellow political observers for a final look at the state's races before the polls close.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a conversation with John Logan Burrow, Washington County Election Commissioner, about what happens before, during and after tomorrow's election. Plus a Fayetteville-born company prepares for work in the Gulf and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 16, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a Fayetteville resident whose grandson was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting a year ago. Plus, we learn more about Healing Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.
A Wrecking Ball this month celebrates new beginnings in downtown Springdale.
Becca says that there are all kinds of runs benefitting all kinds of causes, like one on Memorial Day for Arkansas Support Network.
“Take a Walk” Passion Pit, and at end of show: “Six Ways to Sunday” by Blackberry Smoke
The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks has received a $33,000 grant to help begin the process of implementing Safe Routes to School throughout northwest Arkansas. And, traditional marriage advocates gathered in Little Rock yesterday to voice their opposition to recent rulings in favor of same-sex marriage in Arkansas.
"We'll Be Ok" by Afrojack, Wrabel
In our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley from The City Wire we discuss a $14 million contribution to a planned medical college.
