On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we tour Siloam Springs Regional Hospital that opens its doors tomorrow; and W. Dale Warren from the University of Arkansas Music Department has a preview of next week’s concerts. A peek into the live reading event Listen to Your Mother; and the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra prepares to wrap the season with a concert tomorrow.
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The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra will wrap up its season with a performance tomorrow night at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville.
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Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers says today we have advice from a foodie, advice from Mom and a piece of advice from her about buying a Roots Festival ticket.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we learn more about the art of wine-tasting and wine-making. Local band Cletus Got Shot pays a visit to KUAF’s Firmin-Garner Performance Studio; and Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center talks about the 2012 Artosphere Festival.Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center talks about upcoming performance, plus the 2012 Artosphere Festival that kicks off next week.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has details about book readings, auditions for plays and the University of Arkansas Saxophone Chamber Orchestra.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we get a preview of the Arkansas Spring Writer’s Festival; and Fort Smith’s Michael Tilley discusses a problem for the plan to deepen parts of the Arkansas River. We also have a round-up of 5K runs and fun walks coming up in the region.Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen speaks with the organizers of the Arkansas Spring Writer’s Festival-Middle Eastern Voices.
Our food and agriculture expert Teresa Maurer talks about food events coming up over the next few weeks in the region.
Relevant Links: Tickets for Michael Pollan: http://www.artospherefestival.org/a-conversation-with-michael-po/
Northwest Arkansas Farmer’s Markets Senior Voucher www.eohc.org/files/How%20to%20Use%20your%20Coupons.pdf
Relevant Links: Tickets for Michael Pollan: http://www.artospherefestival.org/a-conversation-with-michael-po/
Northwest Arkansas Farmer’s Markets Senior Voucher www.eohc.org/files/How%20to%20Use%20your%20Coupons.pdf
Ozarks at Large’s Antoinette Grajeda visited with vaulters who are in Fayetteville this week for the annual horse festival at the University of Arkansas.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Governor Mike Beebe talks special session and another effort to attract European businesses to Arkansas. Plus, we learn more about XNA's master plan for the future and whether E-gas is the fuel of the future.
A decision on whether to close a street to vehicles in Springdale by that city's aldermen will help lay the path for the Razorback Greenway through the city. More than 6,000 voters cast ballots yesterday in the first day of early voting in Arkansas' primary and judicial elections. And the University of Arkansas announces who its next lobbyist to local, state and federal legislators will be.
"Flight of the Crow" by Passenger
On any given day as many as 4,000 Arkansas children are in state custody, having been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Until their case is settled, children are placed provisionally with a relative, foster home, or children’s shelter. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, a new state rule now allows emergency placement with “Fictive Kin.”
Web Exclusive: An Oasis for Children in Crisis
Our content partner KUAR in Little Rock is interviewing Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates. Today's conversation is with Lynette Bryant. An extended version of the interview is available here.
Becca reminds us singer/songwriter Shannon Wurst will perform at the ACO May 10th.
"River Song" by Shannon Wurst
A conceptual photography exhibit in Mullins Library on the UA campus explores the connections people have to built space and their homes. The works by Sabine Schmidt will be on display through May.
"Little Boxes" by Malvina Reynolds
