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.
The price of gasoline is creeping back up, with Iraq oil supplies at risk due to increasing civil unrest. But more American gas stations are selling American-produced ethanol fuel for a growing fleet of flexible fuel vehicles. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Another weekend, another wide range of activities.
Becca Martin Brown says we can hear a variety of languages this summer at Opera in the Ozarks.
Many area stages fall quiet over the summer months, yet some welcome young actors through summer camps.
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The two candidates for Arkansas governor propose different solutions for the overwhelming number of state inmates that are being held at county jails across Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport board recently approved a new master plan, while various interested parties in Bella Vista work to develop a master plan for recreational trails in the city.
