Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas is taking us on a tour of businesses that produce liquor locally.
Ozarks At Large
The brand new educational standard, called Common Core, is being introduced, initially, to K through 2nd grade students in state public schools this fall. We visit with teachers at Shaw Elementary in Springdale to see how the interdisciplinary, participatory curriculum works.Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center has all the details on holiday-themed shows and ticket availability.
The Northwest Arkansas Career and College Coaches Program will help mentor at-risk high school students in the region. As part of the program, college coaches will start working with these at-risk students next fall.
Clarinetist Sara Manasreh performed earlier this month inside the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall on the University of Arkansas campus.
Author Joe Neal illustrates with bird sounds our seasonal regime change. Photo: Hermit Thrush by Joe Neal.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, more details on a housing project known as “Mutual Self-Help Housing,” and author Kristin S. Kaufman discusses her book “Is This Seat Taken?” The University of Arkansas hosts its first fall commencement in four decades, and the Springdale Municipal Airport plans to expand to accommodate larger planes.The University of Arkansas will host its first fall commencement in 40 years this Saturday.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Crystal Bridges announces its partnership with the Louvre in Paris and a new gift, and Christina Thomas visits a different kind of movie theatre. A Fayetteville church hosts a candlelight service for families who’ve lost a child, and the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Northwest Arkansas helps people make informed decisions about funerals.The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Northwest Arkansas has been helping its members make informed decisions about end-of-life matters.
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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.
The debate on congressional districts refuses to die; plus, a celebration at Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum.
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"Spinout" by Elvis Presley
Jodi drops hints about Walton Arts Center's next season and updates us on what's coming up this week.
"Cardboard Wings" by Mike Anderson
Yesterday, the Steinway Grand in the Firmin-Garner Performance studio, a gift from Mark and Victoria Rumsey, and employees of Zero Mountain, Inc., was dedicated in Mary Baker Rumsey's honor. Mary Baker Rumsey was the grandmother of Mark Rumsey and a talented pianist.
Art Day at Jones Center for Families in Springdale and Shrek Forever After at Fayetteville Public Library for free!
Byron Janis, the Quartering Act and more in our history capsule for March 24.
