The Idle Class, a magazine about the arts in Arkansas, started as a Tumblr in 2011. Founding editor Kody Ford then launched it into a website and most recently as a print glossy distributed free throughout the state. The second print issue debuts tonight at The Stolen Glass in Fayetteville. Kody and Andrew McClain, managing editor, stopped by the studio recently to discuss both the challenges and rewards of running a magazine for the arts in Arkansas.Ozarks At Large
The Idle Class, a magazine about the arts in Arkansas, started as a Tumblr in 2011. Founding editor Kody Ford then launched it into a website and most recently as a print glossy distributed free throughout the state. The second print issue debuts tonight at The Stolen Glass in Fayetteville. Kody and Andrew McClain, managing editor, stopped by the studio recently to discuss both the challenges and rewards of running a magazine for the arts in Arkansas.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about a rise in construction in Northwest Arkansas and possible plans for the Garrison Ave. bridge in Fort SmithState revenue numbers for April show a higher than forecast amount collected during the month. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks about her hopes for the next presidential election. And, the head of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals steps down to take a new job in Nevada.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the ideas behind those lights about to be turned on at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. We talk with Leo Villareal, the artist behind the first temporary outdoor installation at Crystal Bridges. And we’ll also hear a conversation with Pat Ryan Key inside the Firmin Garner Performance Studio and he'll play a couple of songs as well.
From a trail of music to a celebration of beer (and, of course music), Artosphere is back with a full weekend agenda.
Pat Ryan Key's alt-rock trio I Do Declare Is gaining attention from beyond northwest Arkansas and his acoustic solo acoustic performances are becoming more common, too. This week he came to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio.Bucky Ball, a geometric, LED sculpture by artist Leo Villareal, is the first temporary outdoor installation for the museum. The work gets its name from Buckminster Fuller, an architect who designed geodesic domes. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with Villareal about this and other works.
The Devil’s Eyebrow, near Beaver Lake, is formally dedicated as a natural area tomorrow. The land is home to several native species not found anywhere else in Arkansas.
Fourth District Representative Tom Cotton has been making the media rounds lately, and a recent article in Politico credits the Congressman with creating interest for a possible Senate run next year. Nancy Pelosi speaks in Little Rock, Arkansas' reputation for cycling improves, and outdoor events at tonight's First Thursday in Fayetteville are cancelled because of the unfavorable weather forecast, though the indoor shows go on.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, now that Legislative Session has ended, Roby Brock talks with Rex Nelson about how the session went. Also, this weekend is jam-packed with events including a writers' workshop hosted by the executive producer of Tales from the South, and Daniel Hintz from Downtown Bentonville discusses First Friday.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 23, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we travel to Mutasia by visiting with the author of the series for young readers. Plus, gifts for children that encourage a love for insects and nature. Becca Martin Brown tells us where to catch Santa in the next two days before Christmas, and a Talk Business Arkansas update.
Dr. Rosilee Walker Russell of the UA-Fort Smith Academy of the Arts has the details on about what’s in store for the academy.
“Butterfly’s Day Out” by Mark O’Connor
Eureka Springs is one of five cities in Arkansas that has signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection agreement and the first in the state to conduct a comprehensive community greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
Ozarks at Large’s Antoinette Grajeda finds out why some Dickson Street businesses are moving to other locations in Fayetteville.
“Silence is for Suckers” by Chris Bathgate
Comic Kathleen Madigan, Maroon 5, The Foo Fighters, and Alison Krauss & Union Station are some of the many reasons why you should make a trip to Kansas City this September.
“Rain Please Go Away” by Alison Krauss and Union Station
Wayne Bell of www.fayettevilleflyer.com talks about this year’s Emmy nominees and who’s most likely to win.
