Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, we look at the possibility of Madison county going wet. Plus, conversations with two of our regular commentators. Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers tells us what's up in entertainment this weekend, and Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses jobless rate numbers, Oklahoma's new “open carry” gun law and more.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, we look at the possibility of Madison county going wet. Plus, conversations with two of our regular commentators. Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers tells us what's up in entertainment this weekend, and Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses jobless rate numbers, Oklahoma's new “open carry” gun law and more.In honor of Homecoming at the University of Arkansas, Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers gives us a list of where we can find several pig art installations (part of Ozark Literacy Council's Pigshibition project) around town.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: How the “One” Foundation is working with Arkansas organizations to influence policies toward the reduction of poverty around the world. Plus, the Boys and Girls Club "National Youth of the Year." We talk with Trei Dudley, a freshman at the University of Arkansas.Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers takes us all over the region for entertainment available this weekend.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: does the separation of boys from girls in elementary school classrooms make the learning atmosphere better? There are more single-gender classes in northwest Arkansas than ever before. And, it is Halloween. So we have zombies, the big bad wolf and the Frankenstein Monster. And an original, spooky song performed inside the Firmin Garner Performance Studio.Brian and Terri Kinder’s latest CD, Spooky, is filled with Halloween-themed songs for the younger set. Earlier this month they came to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio to play a selection from the CD.
Tonight thousands of people will dress up for Halloween across the region…some of them young, some of them not as young. We know Jennifer Margulis and Robert Teasdale will be in costume…several of them, actually. They’re two members of the cast of Shrek: the Musical at Walton Arts Center this week.
Northwest Arkansas' unemployment rate dropped in the month of September, and a state economist says that the area is the strongest-performing in the state. Also, a kickball tournament to be held later this week has already raised thousands for the NWA Children's Shelter, even before the first ball is rolled. And, AARP plans to offer defensive driving courses to veterans next month.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: how the major parties do or do not screen potential candidates. A handful of Republicans and Democrats this year have created controversy on the way to Election Day. And an early-music trio brings their basset horns to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio. Plus a conversation with Oren Safdie about the world premiere of his play "Checks and Balances" that will take place in Rogers.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks at Large, we visit Fayetteville's first community orchard. Plus, plans for a 60-year-old church in Cave Springs, our Sunday morning montage and more.
A group is hoping for another special session of the Arkansas legislature to get public schools connected to the ARE-ON network, plus business news in this Talk Business and Politics Update.
We talk with the author of the local children’s book which mimics a classic tale with Fayetteville icons.
The University of Arkansas' Center for Spatial Technologies is featured in a new series on PBS. There will also be a public premier screening in Vol Walker Hall on campus Tuesday night.
In a rare occurrence, Becca Martin Brown talks with a Bentonville gallery owner about the art scene in the city.
Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
