The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra will perform an all-American concert this weekend. Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen speaks with conductor Steven Byess and Los Angeles composer Sara Carina Graef.
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John Jeter from Arkansas’ oldest orchestra Fort Smith Symphony tells us about its upcoming performances.
Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion in North Little Rock, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Tulsa, and more entertainment choices are available near the northwest Arkansas area.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Christina Thomas rides in a B-17 aircraft over northwest Arkansas, and a conversation with Senator Mark Pryor. Our math segment with Dr. Chaim Goodman Strauss returns, and Dr. Robert Mueller discusses the upcoming the University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Concert.Dr. Robert Mueller, the director of the University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, discusses the orchestra’s upcoming Monday night concert.
Walton Arts Center has something special for Scotch enthusiasts today. Also on the list, musician John Oates performs tonight at UARK Bowl, and the Ozark Folk Festival starts tonight in Eureka Springs.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Governor Mike Beebe answers questions from people around the state, and a preview of tonight’s Munich Symphony Orchestra performance at Walton Arts Center. Also on the show today, details on radiation-related research conducted by University of Arkansas engineering researchers.The Munich Symphony Orchestra’s performance tonight at Walton Arts Center is Becca’s pick for the day.
KUAF’s Katy Henriksen talked to Phillipe Entremont, the conductor of the Munich Symphony Orchestra. The group performs Mozart's "Requiem" tonight at Walton Arts Center.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain visits northwest Arkansas, and Kyle Kellams speaks with Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders regarding the closing of the Whirlpool plant. Also, the conductor of Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra Steven Byess visits KUAF to discuss the season’s opening concert on “The Three B’s.”Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, what has been termed by some as mommy-blogging has become big business in the area. We learn about the legality of earning money for blogs and reviews. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
Justin Minkel, a Springdale elementary school teacher and 2007 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, has just written a new book aimed at young readers.
Here are out ten clips relating to Buffalo, New York and the War of 1812.
1) Ten Thousand Maniacs (from the Buffalo area) sing Because the Night,
2) Robert Redford and Wilford Brimley in The Natural (filmed in Buffalo).
3) Bruce Springsteen sings about Buffalo's Erie Canal.
4) A trailer, featuring Marilyn Monroe, for the movie Niagara…set in nearby Niagara Falls.
5) Buffalo native Rick James ponders a Super Freak.
6) A BBC documentary about the assassination of President McKinley. The shooting happened in Buffalo. (as did the subsequent swearing-n ceremony of Theodore Roosevelt).
7) The only electronic song we know of about Buffalo native Grover Cleveland.
8) Judy Garland sings Somewhere Over the Rainbow…written by Buffalo native Harold Arlen.
9) Amanda Blake, another Buffalo native, as Miss Kitty on an early episode of Gunsmoke.
10) Johnny Horton sings The Battle of New Orleans, about the final battle of the War of 1812. Arkansas connection: written by Jimmy Driftwood.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas, offers a preview of the state's politics in the coming year.
"The Boxer" by Editors
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers suggests 12 things you should do in 2014.
Kevin Kinder and Kyle Kellams compare their lists of favorite music for 2013.
