State 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.
Ozarks At Large


From a trail of music to a celebration of beer (and, of course music), Artosphere is back with a full weekend agenda.

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.



Becca Martin Brown tells us about a nascent book club that will discuss old societies tomorrow night in Fort Smith.
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.
The University of Arkansas production of Moises Kaufman’s play, 33 Variations, is a highlight in a month of area theater that includes romance, Shakespeare and a dreadful movie that will be much better on a local stage…trust us.
The plays mentioned include:
33 Variations, University of Arkansas Theater
Plan 9 From Outer Space,
Later Life, Arts Center of the Ozarks
As You Like It, Northwest Arkansas Community College Theater Department
Prison Stories at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
The city of Rogers moves closer to turning dirt on a couple of streets improvement projects, and the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank gets some help in feeding the area's hungry.
“Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
We spend some time at an Arkansas Gryphons practice to catch up with the men's rugby club as they continue their season.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers says we can research our Native American roots, attend a book signing and more today.
Roby Brock from our content partner TalkBusiness.net gives us an update on the latest business and political news in the state.