Becca Martin Brown shines a light on Steven Hunter, author of “Looking for the Light: A Photographer's Journey,” in today's entertainment segment.
Ozarks At Large
Monday night, three of the first African-American men to play football at the University of Arkansas shared some of their playing-days’ stories at the University of Arkansas Library. Monday afternoon, a few hour before the panel discussion, the three athletes: Brison Manor, Johnnie Meadors and Dennis Winston met with reporters to talk about being recruited in the early 1970s to the University.
On this edition of Ozarks: a trip to an operating grange in Oklahoma. Plus, Matt the Electrician, last night’s featured performer in the Gulley Park Concert Series, talks about his journey from construction worker to full-time musician.
Matthew Sever, an Austin-based musician, was the featured performer at last night's installment of the Gulley Park Concert Series. For more information, visit www.matttheelectrician.com.Becca Martin Brown uses puns to tell us about all of the theater shows happening throughout the area this weekend.
Tomorrow, the River Valley Ale Raisers will hold an all-American brew off in Fort Smith. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas spoke with Luke Stolz, president of the regions home brewing club, about the basics of making (there’s a science to it) and drinking beer at home. For more information: www.RiverValleyAleRaisers.com.
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, established 145 years ago is present in more than 2100 towns in 37 states. The nonprofit, nonpartisan, fraternal social organization advocates for rural America. In this story, we travel to Oklahoma to visit a still-operating grange on the Flint Creek Watershed.More than six million people, including many in Arkansas, still receive Social Security payments in the form of checks. But by March the Social Security check will be a remnant of the past. March First is the target date for all recipients to receive Social Security payments by direct deposit or by a direct card. Walt Henderson is with the United States Treasury Department. For more information: www.GoDirect.com or 800-333-1795.
Becca reminds country music fans that Tracy Lawrence is performing at Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs this evening.
Some GOP members of Arkansas’ legislature are asking Governor Beebe’s administration to slow down the process for possible Medicaid expansion in the state, more than one thousand residents of Fort Smith will be asked their opinions about their city next month as part of a project called the National Citizen Survey, and more.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, experts say it's no surprise that millennials have lower credit scores when compared to other generations, with Arkansas millennials' scores ranking fourth lowest in the nation. And we speak with a local police officer about how to prevent becoming a victim of theft; it's as simple as locking your doors.
Nashville-based musician Kevin So headlined an all-ages show last night at Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville. While he was in town, he stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
To see Kevin perform the Victor Wu Medley from his musical Great Wall, click here.
For more information on this artist, visit www.kevinso.com.
It’s a cheap way to make a house. You’ll need some dirt, some bags and some barbed wire. Zan Jarvis has the details.
Here are some websites about earthbag houses: www.earthbagbuilding.com www.earthbagbuilding.wordpress.com www.earthenhand.com/portfolio.html
A video by the Majors who are featured in the story is at www.youtube.com/user/ardomeTV
Instructions on building an earthbag home can be found at www.youtube.com/user/festismr
The University of Arkansas Theater presents Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia beginning tonight. The play takes place in two different centuries and embraces math, philosophy and laughs.
“Lucky Charm” by Apples in Stereo
A longtime friend of Ozarks at Large drops by to help explain just a bit about the math in the play opening tonight at the University of Arkansas.
Books on the subject: “Fearful Symmetry” by Ian Stewart and “Fermat’s Enigma” by Simon Singh
“Intoxica” by Man or Astro-Man
