Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, a look back at the second wave of feminism in politics, the new face of Arkansas' voter ID law, and Roby Brock tells us Tyson has been doing chicken right in his Talk Business Arkansas update. Plus, the use of insects in music; it doesn't happen often.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, a look back at the second wave of feminism in politics, the new face of Arkansas' voter ID law, and Roby Brock tells us Tyson has been doing chicken right in his Talk Business Arkansas update. Plus, the use of insects in music; it doesn't happen often.
In addition to bugs, our insect expert, Dr. Donald Steinkraus, likes music. We look at instances of insects in rock and roll.
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.We celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a "book and writer" montage of songs and film clips.
- "Paperback Writer" The Beatles
- Nicholas Cage in Adaptation
- "Everyday I Write the Book" Elvis Costello
- The Shining
- Deconstructing Harry
- "Book I Read" Talking Heads
- Romancing the Stone
- "Lady Writer" Dire Straits
- Capote
- "who Wrote the Book of Love" the Montones
"Beirut Speaks" is a photography exhibition by Jaime Holland that highlights street art in Lebannon. It's now on display at Coco's Lebanese CafeSeveral stories from the past week, as with most weeks, centered around money. We look at some of those stories in this morning's week in review.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, one woman is taking back the word "feminism." It's in an effort to get more women elected to public office in Arkansas. Plus, what's in a name, or a few names. We learn where some of the smaller towns in Washington County got theirs. And, one restaurant's products will soon be in other restaurants' kitchens across the nation.
"Beirut Speaks" is a photography exhibition by Jaime Holland that highlights street art in Lebannon. It's now on display at Coco's Lebanese Cafe
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the National Veterans Golden Age Games are set to take over Fayetteville and the region this weekend; we speak with one 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to win in his competitions, and we speak with an Arkansas elder who decided to obtain his GED many, many years after his high school years had passed. Plus, while many eyes are on the happenings at the World Cup, we attend a sports match of a different nature, polo, in Bentonville.
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/law
“The Happy Birthday Song” by Andrew Bird
The singer is known for her traditional music and using a five-string banjo for accompaniment. She’ll be performing Saturday at the office of Dave McKee in Fayetteville.
For more information on Sara, visit www.saragrey.net.
Octubafest, Beats Antique, Sweeney Todd, and more make a “Manic Monday” a bearable one.
“Egyptic” by Beats Antique
The landmark is turning 75 this year. To commemorate the occasion, a concert will be held this Sunday.
For more information on the Mount Sequoyah Cross and the Sunset Concert at the Cross, visit www.mountsequoyah.org.
Pianist Jonathan Story will perform this Sunday at Sunset Concert at the Cross at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville at 5:45 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Visitors are requested to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
“Ginger and Fred” by Evelyn Glennie
