On this edition of Ozarks, the Bentonville High School Chamber Choir prepares for their final madrigal dinner and we’ll hear a preview from the Firmin Garner Performance Studio. Plus the holiday lights are turned on in Fayetteville and Bentonville this weekend and Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details on those and other events worth our attention this last weekend before Thanksgiving.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, the Bentonville High School Chamber Choir prepares for their final madrigal dinner and we’ll hear a preview from the Firmin Garner Performance Studio. Plus the holiday lights are turned on in Fayetteville and Bentonville this weekend and Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details on those and other events worth our attention this last weekend before Thanksgiving.
Fans of Doctor Who, Whoovians, gather all over the globe tomorrow to make a half-century of their time-traveling hero. One of the celebrations is in Siloam Springs.
We know it's not yet Thanksgiving…but lights are getting turned on all over the place this week and next. Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.The Green Party joins Libertarians, Republicans and Democrats on the Arkansas 2014 ballot.
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the creator of "Arkansas' second most unreliable news source,"and no, we are not the first. Plus, we visit with the middle school explorers of an abandoned cemetery, learn about adoption and foster care in Arkansas, and more.
A Harrison Middle School EAST class, under the direction of teacher John Henderson, is researching Fick Cemetery, purported to be the town’s first burial ground—some believe for African Americans. And while all artifacts and stones have long been removed, the students are determined to unearth the truth.
The Rock City Times offers up a daily dose of satire…with the parody aimed at all things Arkansas.According to the Arkansas Realtors' Association, home sales were up statewide in October, though the association is cautious about still-to-come sales totals for November. A volleyball tournament this weekend in Fort Smith is expected to bring more than $160,000 of economic impact to the area. Two area cities get a boost from the state with community development block grants. And Crystal Bridges will start opening earlier on the weekends.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, some local Marshal Island migrants may be eligible to enroll in the Arkansas health care marketplace for private insurance. Plus, we go backstage at the Walton Arts Center, check in with meteorologist Dan Skoff, and more.
In this month's installment of our spaces series, we learn we happens behind the scenes at the Walton Arts Center.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, many local businesses have received their starts as a mobile vendor before moving into a bricks and mortar location. A long-time Fayetteville store is doing the opposite now. We talk with Sidney of Sidney's Emporium. Plus, the cycle of Artosphere: artworks of festivals past are removed to make way for the new. And we learn three things about the Peace Corps and more.
A police K9 unit, consisting of a handler and his dog, helps detect narcotics and track individuals, and shares a relationship based on love and trust.
Photo courtesy of the City of Fayetteville website: www.accessfayetteville.org.
Wayne Bell of www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses Emmy nominees for the more popular categories.
“Theme from The Game of Thrones”
The Brick Fields Duo will take part in the Ozarks Blues Society Challenge tonight at George’s Majestic Lounge on Dickson Street in Fayetteville.
For more information, visit www.brickfieldsmusic.com.
But a significant portion of the long-vacant Mallalieu Church in Fort Smith is being preserved from demolition so it can be used as an entrance for a new community academic center.
“Moonlight” by Charlie Haden
The non-profit Youth Bridge, which provides services to at-risk teens in northwest Arkansas, is hosting Starry, Starry Night to raise money for a teen homeless shelter.
For more information, visit www.youthbridge.com or the Youth Bridge Facebook page.
