Ozarks At Large
Local artists can submit designs for a mural at the Springdale Aquatic Center and for a poster for the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent with The New York Times discusses recent political happenings with Roby Brock.Joe Thompson, Arkansas Surgeon General, on Tuesday presented to a legislative oversight panel a timeline for major changes to the Private Option. Meanwhile, Cheryl Smith, the new executive director of Arkansas' Health Insurance Marketplace on Tuesday introduced herself to legislators. Foresters and biologists across the state are celebrating Pollinator Week, and next week, hundreds of veterans will descend upon Fayetteville for the Veterans Golden Age Games.
Ahead on Ozarks, a business degree from the University of Arkansas without ever seeing Old Main or setting foot on senior walk: an online degree is now a reality. Plus, we get an update on updating Cane Hill, one of the oldest communities in the region.Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.The Yellowjackets are one year older than their newest member, Felix Pastorius. He talks about joining the band and more.
The last days of spring have almost everything for the curious. From a science fiction reading to a workshop on rails, we have details on some of the events.
Last fall, a nonprofit was launched to restore and revitalize the small yet significant town west of Fayetteville. We revisit to check the progress. Shiloh Museum will give us the story of Essie Ward, an artist from Nubbin Hill.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, June 30, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we say good night to iconic places and events in Fayetteville. Plus, we talk with researchers at the University of Arkansas who were sent around the world by PBS for a national show, Time Scanners.
Sen. Mark Pryor discusses the possibility of a government shutdown and how it will affect the economy.
"228" by Tones and Bones
Michael Tilley from www.thecitywire.com discusses Fort Smith's concerns.
Earlier this week, British historian Felipe Fernández-Armesto visited the University of Arkansas and KUAF to talk about significance of the year 1492 A.D.
Felipe Fernández-Armesto discusses his book Food: A History and more.
"Fuga y Misterio" by Ensemble Vivant
Jodi Beznoska from the Center discusses Compania Nacional de Danza, The Canadian Tenors, jazz performances, Chopped in the Ozarks and more.
"Sweet and Lowdown" by George Gershwin (from original piano rolls)
