Author Gary B. Agee discusses his book “A Cry for Justice: Daniel Rudd and His Life in Black Catholicism, Journalism and Activism, 1854-1933” with Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams. Daniel Rudd was born a slave in Kentucky, but as a young man he founded and edited one of the most successful African-American owned newspapers of his time.
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On this edition of Ozarks at Large, the Orchid Society of the Ozarks’ annual show returns to Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks; and Director of Concert Bands at the University of Arkansas W. Dale Warren prepares for next week’s performances. A cooking program teaches children the importance of nutritious food; and the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute hosts its first film forum next week.
The University of Arkansas Concert, Wind and Campus Bands are set to perform next week at Walton Arts Center. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams spoke with W. Dale Warren, the director of concert bands at the U of A, about the upcoming performances.
Fifth graders at a Springdale elementary school are learning the art of cooking nutritious food under a program called “Cooking Matters.”
Jazz saxophonist Tia Fuller will perform inside Starr Theatre at Walton Arts Center this Friday. Fuller spoke with KUAF’s Robert Ginsberg about her career and music.
The group, “Keep Dollars in Benton County” last month launched a petition initiative to legalize alcohol sales. We talk with the group’s spokesperson, as well as with the mayor of Harrison, in Boone County, which passed a similar measure in 2010.
Sculptor Karen LaMonte spoke to Kyle Kellams from her studio in Prague about her work in glass and bronze. The artist will speak at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.
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The Fayetteville Public Library will read Dr. Suess books to children on March 1 to mark the 107th birth anniversary of author Theodor Suess Geisel.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we look back at the largest student strike in the history of the University of Arkansas. Also on the show today, a conversation with music legend Al Bell, and Fayetteville High School folks attend one last game at the soon-to-be-demolished gymnasium.
February 26 marks the 100th anniversary of the largest student strike in University of Arkansas-Fayetteville campus history, which took place after several dozen prominent students were expelled for publishing a radical underground newspaper.
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.
Some private property owners in south Fayetteville have taken issue with how the city is going about acquiring general utility easements. We examine municipal eminent domain practices in our region and state.
“Arkansas Traveler” by Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant
Share some “Love Gone Bad” stories and music at this unique fundraiser that raises money for Seven Hills Homeless Center.
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“Glory of Love” by Andy Cohen
Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel to speak at Walton Arts Center as part of University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lecture series; lawmakers still figuring ways to pay for 20 firefighting positions to be restored to the Arkansas Forestry Commission; and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Texas country troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard performs tonight at Second Street Live in Fort Smith. Some eagle and “Willy Wonka, Jr.”-watching is also in order. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Trap Door”by Broken Bells
Still on the Hill’s new CD of love songs “Red Curtain” will be released February 14th at Goodfolk House on Block Street in Fayetteville. The release party will also be accompanied by a concert. They’ll also be at the Lyric Theatre in Harrison this Saturday with Three Penny Acre.
Learn more on www.stillonthehill.com.