On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a savings program hopes to help the state’s high-school students save for post-high school education; and Walmart works to corner the lucrative e-commerce marketplace. Also on the show today, we find out more about the upcoming concert in the fourth annual KUAF-Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a savings program hopes to help the state’s high-school students save for post-high school education; and Walmart works to corner the lucrative e-commerce marketplace. Also on the show today, we find out more about the upcoming concert in the fourth annual KUAF-Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival.The upcoming concert in the fourth annual KUAF-Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival on Thursday will feature pieces by Haydn and Beethoven. Dr. Er-Gene Kahng from the University of Arkansas Music Department tells us more.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about the upcoming Art of Wine Festival and more.
Ozarks at Large's Jon Schleuss tells us more about the happenings at the 2012 Wakarusa Music Festival at Mulberry Mountain.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, highlights from Walmart’s 2012 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting held this morning. Ozarks at Large intern Jon Schleuss has an update from Wakarusa Music Festival; and the Mountain Street Music Stage series returns this weekend.Ozarks at Large intern Jon Schleuss gives us an update from the Wakarusa Music Festival being held at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark.
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center tells us about the upcoming Art of Wine Festival, the Artosphere Chamber Music Series, the Artosphere Festival Orchestra performances and artists at the AMP.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a photography exhibition celebrates the life of Springdale artist Michael Clarke Donat; and a party that combines friendship with fine art and fun. Also on the show today, the effect Wakarusa Music Festival has on Franklin County; and our bird expert Joe Neal returns with a recording of crows from one of his expeditions.
Wakarusa, the four day festival running May 31 through June 1, will bring about 20,000 people near the city of Ozark, Ark. in Franklin County. Some local businesses are preparing for the large crowds that spent almost $14 million during last year’s festival.Professor Stephen Gates from the University of Arkansas Music Department tells us more about the second concert in the 4th Annual KUAF Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival.
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, can e-cigarettes help smokers reduce their nicotine consumption? More than 20 vapor shops have recently opened in northwest Arkansas alone. We take a look at the phenomenon, and Johnathan Story talks about his upcoming concert in Fayetteville, and sits down at the Mary Rumsey Baker Steinway piano in our studio.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.
at end of show: "Keep on the Sunny Side" Roe Family Singers
Congressman Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor traded verbal blows late last week as each addressed the Delta Grassroots Caucus, which held its annual meeting in Little Rock. Enrollment in the state's Private Option continued to grow last month, as evidenced by a new report released by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the University of Arkansas System moved forward with its future online university programs last week by hiring the school's first three employees.
"Shuckatoom" by American Top 40
Students begin to lose gains made throughout the academic year almost as soon as the final bell rings for summer vacation. An open forum tomorrow at the Jones Center in Springdale will address opportunities to keep students' minds active during out of school times. Many organizations will be involved, including the Arkansas Out of School Network.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, says it was an especially busy week for economic matters in Arkansas, including Tyson Foods' attempt to acquire Hillshire Brands.
Children's House in Springdale is designed to help some of the youngest victims of abuse and neglect in northwest Arkansas.
"Twilight" by U2
