Ahead on Ozarks, Michael Tilley talks about a potential multi-billion dollar acquisition by Tyson Foods and a less-than-expected participation rate for upcoming elections in the City of Fort Smith. And, a preview of two very different ways to spend tomorrow night: the rumble of monster trucks will be in Springdale, and music from the Artosphere Festival Orchestra will be in Fayetteville.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, Michael Tilley talks about a potential multi-billion dollar acquisition by Tyson Foods and a less-than-expected participation rate for upcoming elections in the City of Fort Smith. And, a preview of two very different ways to spend tomorrow night: the rumble of monster trucks will be in Springdale, and music from the Artosphere Festival Orchestra will be in Fayetteville.
Coyote Union is one of more than 150 acts performing at this year's Wakarusa Music Festival. Web exclusive: Coyote Union Provides More Music
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers offers a listing of some (but not all) of the music in the area this weekend.
A preview of tomorrow night's second Artosphere Festival Orchestra performance tomorrow night.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation from this year's Mozart in the Museum with the classical music trio Time For Three. Plus, 47 miles a day: that's how far, on average, a female hiker hiked to make it through the Appalachian Trail in fewer than 50 days. Hiker and author Jennifer Pharr Davis stops by the studio, and we get some tips on how to get into running.Jennifer Pharr Davis holds the record for the fastest completion of traversing the Appalachian Trail.
The Mustache Running Club and Girls on the Run of NWA are two ways local residents can become involved in the sport of running. A calendar of races can be found at www.ArkansasRunner.Com.
After the Mozart in the Museum concert last night, two-thirds of Time for Three talked about their love of music and the Artosphere Festival.
Last week, voters in the Democrat and Republican chose their nominees for political office to run in November elections. Roby Brock with Talk Business and Politics hosts this roundtable discussion with members of each party.Ahead on Ozarks, highlights from a lecture given by David Pryor last night in downtown Fayetteville. Also, the region's population prepares to reach the half-million mark.
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a visit to a jeweler's studio where she makes trinkets of beauty with stones, sterling silver and words on metal. Plus, we talk with blogger Mat Campbell of the Blue Hog Report about how the lawyer-turned-journalist uncovers and covers political happenings in the state.
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the closure of Fortis Plastics’ Fort Smith plant, some football, and more.
“Bloomdido” by Charlie Parker
The historic Clayton House in Fort Smith is hosting history tours with a twist for visitors.
For more information, log on to www.claytonhouse.org.
Becca Bacon Martin has details on author Daniel Woodrell’s Fayetteville visit, and a performance at the Alma Performing Arts Center tonight.
“Back in Black” by Vitamin String Quartet
Jodi Beznoska with Walton Arts Center has details on several upcoming events.
Monday’s cook-off will benefit Meals on Wheels and Joplin tornado relief efforts.
