This weekend is jam packed with fun things to do for Halloween.
Ozarks At Large
This Halloween, would you like to visit a cave famous for its hidden Spanish treasure?
More information can be found at www.spanish-treasure-cave.com.
A few University of Arkansas students, in conjunction with Fayetteville Visitors’ Bureau, are hosting the 4th Annual Fayetteville Howl-o-ween Pet Pageant this Saturday. For more information, call 1-800-766-4626.
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses issues the River Valley is talking about.
If you dare venture into Eureka Springs cemetery this Hallow’s Eve weekend, you will be haunted by the spirits of nine Eureka Springs artists—singers, painters, dancers, photographers—who all once roamed the village. Beware!!University of Arkansas Razorback volleyball team will conclude a five-match home stand tomorrow night. Coach Robert Pulliza has the details.
Sean-Paul and Juliane will engage you with astonishing feats, all part of “Intrigue Theatre,” staged this autumn in the downtown city auditorium. Intriguetheater.com
On this fall fundraiser edition of Ozarks at Large, a conversation with singer Sara Grey, and a report on progress being made to build a state-run health insurance exchange. We also learn about John Handcox, a Great Depression-era farmer and union activist who was known for his politically charged songs and poetry, on Arkansongs.
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 provides for state-based competitive marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can purchase affordable private health insurance but critics hope to block progress.
Links: www.insurance.arkansas.gov and www.healthcare.gov/lawLatest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we take stock of some of the music made in 2013. Robert Ginsburg has his annual review of the year in jazz and Kevin Kinder joins Kyle in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio for our annual comparison of our favorite music of 2013 lists.
Two Carroll County men are the first to convicted under a newly expanded federal hate crimes law known as the Matthew Shepard and James Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Photo: US Attorney Connor Eldridge
“Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis
Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com explains that opponents of a one-percent prepared food tax in Fort Smith want the tax put on hold pending a lawsuit challenging the tax.
Brooks Blevins has researched many of the early white settlers in the Ozarks and this week discussed some of the early pioneers of the region during an appearance at Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale.
“Ponce de Leon” by Big Smith
Jodi Beznoska, vice-president of communications for Walton Arts Center, discusses the conclusion of the Nature of Strings Chamber Music Series and more.
The old KUAF building was torn down earlier this week. To see video of the demolition, click here.
