Ahead on Ozarks: trying to weigh all of the factors that could have an effect on Arkansas’ economy for the rest of 2013 and into 2014, including home sales, employment numbers, civic infrastructure, the Farm Bill and more. Roby Brock hosts a roundtable to discuss the state of the state’s economy. Plus we continue our series on what the Affordable Care Act may mean for Arkansas with a report about how an insurance company is preparing for change. And our monthly wrap up of visual arts in the region.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks: trying to weigh all of the factors that could have an effect on Arkansas’ economy for the rest of 2013 and into 2014, including home sales, employment numbers, civic infrastructure, the Farm Bill and more. Roby Brock hosts a roundtable to discuss the state of the state’s economy. Plus we continue our series on what the Affordable Care Act may mean for Arkansas with a report about how an insurance company is preparing for change. And our monthly wrap up of visual arts in the region.
A Facebook group for artists becomes an organization. The works of members of the artists collective, Goop Troupe, will be on display this month at the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery at the University of Arkansas
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, invited guests to his table to talk about what is working…and what isn’t…when it comes to Arkansas’ economy.A half-dozen insurance companies are competing to be listed on Arkansas's new Health Insurance Marketplace, a top action item under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
A contender provides us their take on selling insurance products in the new era of health reform.
Governor Mike Beebe says that while four sites are currently under consideration for a new state veterans' home, that potential still exists for other options should they arise. And, the Seville Hotel in Harrison is back on the market, some seek denied school transfer requests to be overturned in Little rock, an awareness campaign aims to decrease drivers illegally passing school buses and Mark Darr sets off another waterfall of political candidacies with his announcement that he will run for Congressman Tom Cotton's seat in Washington next year.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the musical instruments that could only be made Ed Stilley. He created his guitars, mandolins and fiddles by hand…and used springs, saw blades and Dixie cups to construct them. We'll hear about a new exhibit of his instruments opening soon at Walton Arts Center and we'll hear a new song written about him, played on two of the instruments he made. Plus crystal Bridges Museum of American Art prepares for the one millionth visit and an update on an ambitious effort by the Old Fort Homeless Coalition.
Still on the Hill will curate (and perform at the launch of) a new exhibit of instruments made in unique Ozarks style.
From Dickson Street and beyond, the week is shaping up to be a good one for live music, according to Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art anticipates welcoming its one millionth visitor this week and have organized a number of events to mark the occasion.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, has the details on a busier-than-usual August week in Arkansas politics and business.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, February 14, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks: Michael Tilley from The City Wire helps us keep with the moving pieces in the puzzle that is the 2014 Arkansas election. Plus last-minute Valentine’s Day plans courtesy of Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers and Shannon Wurst explains one inspiration for writing love songs.
A musical sculpture garden is being installed on a public pocket park along North Main Street in Eureka Springs—the only one like it in the U.S. We visit with the sound designer and collaborative project planner.
Fayetteville native Jason Moore Shrek the Musical at Walton Arts Center. Becca Martin Brown of NWA Newspapers gives us more details on his career leading up to the arrival at Walton Arts Center of Shrek: The Musical.
Candidates running for the U.S. HOuse of Representatives in Arkansas' 3rd District met in a debate last night, an annual cleanup at Lake Fayetteville is scheduled for tomorrow, and a substantial amound of student-athletes at the U of A are graduating.
"Livery Stable Blues" by Vince Gior4dano and the Nighthawks
Michael Tilley from TheCityWire.com explains why sales tax collections are still going up in Bentonville and why November’s election continues to have his attention.
"Air and Kilometers" by Kaki King
The state’s first “Graduation for All Summit” was held at the Jones Center in Springdale yesterday, attended by regional public school superintendents, principals, teachers, staff, as well as a dozen student representatives.
"7 Stars" by Apples in Stereo
