On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a preview of the final concert in the KUAF/Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival and our history doctor Bill Smith on a new study that reveals Americans’ lack of knowledge about our own country. Also on this episode, a summer program that trains youngsters be better community organizers.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a preview of the final concert in the KUAF/Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival and our history doctor Bill Smith on a new study that reveals Americans’ lack of knowledge about our own country. Also on this episode, a summer program that trains youngsters be better community organizers.Dr. Stephen Gates talks about the final concert in the KUAF/Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival.
On this last day of spring, Ozarks at Large has a preview of the penultimate KUAF/Fulbright Summer Chamber Music festival concert and a scavenger hunt aimed at educating people on energy-conscious development. Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County hosts a grand opening reception for the EOA Children’s House and Saturday will see Slow Food Potluck Farm Tour hosted at Paul Chuh-pakhi’s farm on the eastern edge of Fayetteville.Dr. Stephen Gates talks about the penultimate concert of the KUAF/Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival.
Johnson County Peach Festival, VA Medical Center art show, Nurture the Art Experience fundraiser -- topped off with some music.
Happy demi-semi-sesquicentennial, Arkansas! On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Fayetteville downtown festival hopes to benefit Joplin musicians and we meet a Walmart vendor from Prairie Grove. Legislative redistricting starts taking shape and a preview of the 15th annual Mount Magazine Butterfly Festival.
A local group has helped organize a daylong music festival in Fayetteville to help musicians affected by the tornado in Joplin.
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On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Rogers celebrates Black Music Month and the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market honors kids and dads this Saturday. West Plains, Missouri will celebrate the 17th Annual Old-Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival this Friday and Saturday, and Roby Brock discusses Arkansas politics with Jason Tolbert.Mule-jumping, goat-cart racing, and jig dancing are just some of the many attractions the 17 year-old festival has to offer.
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Children's House in Springdale is trying to help some of the most neglected and abused children in two northwest Arkansas counties. Plus, how a public forum tomorrow, also in Springdale, is designed to stimulate children's learning even when school is not in session.
A woman born and educated in western Arkansas played a big part in making "We Shall Overcome" a popular anthem.
Several musicians and singers will gather for a free Pete Seeger concert and sing-a-long.
The president pro-tempore of the Arkansas Senate says he will assume the duties of presiding over the Senate this session in lieu of a Lieutenant Governor. Mark Pryor and supporters of Tom Cotton's run for the seat have both made significant TV advertising buys in the past few days. And one historic building in downtown Rogers will soon be getting a facelift thanks to a grant from Main Street Arkansas.
"Freight Train Boogie" by Doc Watson
A remarkable canyon straddles the border of Arkansas and Missouri, northeast of Berryville. Once settled by scrappy farmers, the springs-drenched Dogwood Canyon has been conserved by a Missouri entrepreneur. Manager, Chad Phillips, says visitors are welcome year round.
Roby Brock from our content partner TalkBusiness Arkansas visits with Goodwill CEO Brian Itzkowitz to find how a new facility is helping to create jobs in Arkansas.
"Smoothie Song" by Nickel Creek
