Ahead on Ozarks: All of the Harry Potter books and movies...condensed. Antoinette talks to the creative force behind the show Potted Potter. They'll be at Walton Arts Center this month. Plus the next step after more than 200 people met yesterday in Rogers to discuss making the region healthier. Plus Yoonie Han, guest artist at tomorrow night's concert by the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, sits down at the Mary Baker Ramsey Steinway Piano at KUAF to give us a preview of her performance of Rhapsody in Blue.
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The comedic, two-man show "Potted Potter" condenses all seven Harry Potter books into a 70-minute production that is coming to the Walton Arts Center.
It took an extra month, but Wayne Bell has seen enough films to now make his Best of 2012 list.
The 5th annual Interfaith Harmony Day is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. The event is free and will include a variety of events including music, poetry, food, children's activities, and discussions. More information is available by calling 832-754-1791.
We catch back up with one of the start-ups we met at last year's Ark Challenge, Sooligan. the co-founders of the social media platform have made good on their promise to launch at the biggest sproting event in the country.
You can learn more about the next Ark Challenge here. You can follow Sooligan at their Facebook page or on Twitter.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we look at the entrepreneurial spirit in our area. Also, a handful of schools have had to cancel classes this month due to illness. We investigate what factors go into the decision to close a school and what must happen prior to reopening.
University of Arkansas professor Chris Shields is working on a series of fantasy novels based in the Ozarks. He will have a book signing from 1-3 p.m. February 9 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Community Clinic celebrates its 100,000th patient. Also, Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas sits down with legislators to discuss what's next for the Arkansas Legislature. Plus, we take a look at the recent surge of second-hand stores in the area.
A cooking lesson at the Bella Vista Public Library is on the menu for Becca's Wednesday entertainment picks.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: Springdale continues a discussion on what the city may look like in the future. Jacqueline Froelich recently attended a study session dedicated to what may be next and she has a report. Plus Shannon Wurst’s fifth studio CD is ready for release and she gives us a preview and discusses her release party this weekend. And our tech ambassador, Tyrel Denison, gives us a list of what did…and did not…impress at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this month.
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Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
This weekend Fayetteville shoppers will be able to shop at local businesses and have an easy way to adopt a dog. More information is available at www.facebook.com/faydogdaysofsummer.
“The Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine
New cell phone devices and other portable electronics are providing new ways for people to communicate with each other even if they have trouble seeing the keys. Hali Phillips from our content partner KUAR has this report on the benefits of assisted technology.
Governor Mike Beebe says he continues to look into the benefits and fiscal feasibility of Arkansas opting into the expansion of Medicaid coverage that is part of the Affordable Care Act; the Arkansas Forestry Commission says despite some recent rains in parts of the state, much of Arkansas’ fire danger remains high; and more.
“Blue in Green” by: Mods Tolling
A notable part of Ramadan is prayer so the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville has allocated its lecture hall as a place where Muslims can go to pray during certain times of the day. In this interview, Hameed Naseem, faculty adviser for the Al-Islam Student Association, explains more about the holy month of Ramadan. For more information, visit Multicultural.uark.edu.
Roby Brock from www.TalkBusiness.net talks with Arkansas’ Surgeon General, Joe Thompson, and Micheal Stock, the CEO of QualChoice, one of the state’s largest health insurance companies, about what to expect now that the Affordable Health Care Act has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. Roby began the conversation by asking Michael Stock what the new law means for Arkansans.
“Chelsea Bridge” by:Vince Guaraldi Trio