Sean Jones is a young man, but already his resume includes being lead trumpeter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and worldwide tours. Saturday night he plays two shows at Walton Arts Center.
Ozarks At Large
Governor Mike Beebe proposes his 2013 budget to state lawmakers today, a budget that is expected to include cuts to Medicaid. The Air Force continues talks of ending the flying mission of the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith. Schools in Washington County will receive money for outdoor programs from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and a new festival is coming to Mulberry Mountain next year.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, Voters in Benton and Madison counties say they’re ready for the legal sale and distribution of liquor. So what’s next? Jacqueline Froelich maps out the next steps for newly-voted wet counties. And the Mont Alto Orchestra gives sound to silent films.The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra specializes in performing music for films of the silent era. During a recent visit to the University of Arkansas, a founder of the ensemble explained their work.
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Becca Martin Brown of NWA Newspapers previews a performance by the Mont Alto Orchestra. The performance will take place in Giffels Auditorium as the orchestra accompanies the silent film "The Vanishing American."
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a Fayetteville book club celebrates its centennial with a visit to a local cemetery. Plus, the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra begins its season with an emphasis on the cello. We speak with cellist Stephen Gates about his favorite instrument.Alma High School’s tech team is a four time national champion in the International Thespian Festival’s Tech Challenge. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas visited the Alma Performing Arts Center to meet with the team.
Mountain Sprout is one of several bands performing at Yonder Mountain String Band's Harvest Festival, which is scheduled for Oct. 11-13.The 13th Annual Arkansas Insect Festival is Thursday at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center at the University of Arkansas. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas gives us the preview.
Seedling Film Association prepares for the third year of its Offshoot Film Fest next week.
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Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
Here is the list we'll call the "Congratulations Christina and Sam" montage:
The Marvelettes sing Going to the Chapel.
Luke and Laura get married on All My Children and live happily ever after. Just kidding, it was a soap opera.
Billy Idol pumps his fist to White Wedding.
Miss Piggy and Kermit come *this close* to marrying.
The Fifth Dimension and Wedding Bell Blues.
Steve Martin panics in the remake of the Father of the Bride.
Fred Astaire dances on the ceiling in Royal Wedding.
The ending of Four Weddings and a Funeral with Andie McDowell and Hugh Grant.
Sarah Harmer sings Open Window (the Wedding Song). Best song with wedding in the title, by the way.
Apologies to: Peter, Paul and Mary, Sex and the City (first movie), Wedding Crashers, Buddy Holly, and about one million other movies and songs. Maybe next time.
Members of the Arkansas Bar Association gathered in the state capitol yesterday to protest the influx of dark money, or out-of-state contributions from unknown sources and agendas, in the state's judicial elections. Plus, the USDA says that global climate change is having, and likely will continue to have an effect on agriculture in the country and in Arkansas.
"Bring Me Your Cup" by UB40
Our final conversation with a candidate in next week's primary election is with Bruce Westerman. He's seeking the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District.
The final tour for the Trey McIntyre Project stops in Fayetteville tonight.
"Quidditch World Cup" by Patrick Doyle
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Media, says the weekend is full of activities designed for the youngest among us.
