On this edition of Ozarks, the Fulbright statue returns to its rightful place on the University of Arkansas campus; and we discuss “The Secrets of Stonehenge” with archaeologist Vincent Gaffney from the University of Birmingham in England. Also on the show today, a look at the life of Norman Baker who operated an unorthodox cancer hospital at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs in the 1930s.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, the Fulbright statue returns to its rightful place on the University of Arkansas campus; and we discuss “The Secrets of Stonehenge” with archaeologist Vincent Gaffney from the University of Birmingham in England. Also on the show today, a look at the life of Norman Baker who operated an unorthodox cancer hospital at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs in the 1930s.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, a non-profit civil rights group based in Montgomery, Alabama, issued its annual “hate report,” last month. Jacqueline Froelich takes a critical look at the Arkansas data.
On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, we take a look at the newly-constructed Pea-Ridge tornado shelter; and discuss what the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College poll findings could mean for Republicans and Democrats in Arkansas this November. Also on the show, some highlights from Walton Arts Center's 10x10 Series Countdown Conversation about The Whiffenpoofs of Yale.On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Mitsubishi puts a major manufacturing plan in Fort Smith on hold. An anonymous donor makes a John Brown University project possible; University of Arkansas students prepare to read human-books; and the duo Black and Tan return to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, Douglas Casa from Korey Stringer Institute discusses ways to reduce heat stroke-related injuries and fatalities among athletes. Chef David Lewis from BHK Café in Fayetteville discusses some intriguing food pairings; and a preview of Anna Caterina Antonacci’s tomorrow night performance on the University of Arkansas campus.
Douglas Casa, the chief operating officer of Korey Stringer Institute, a Storrs, Connecticut-based organization dedicated to heat stroke prevention among athletes, discusses ways to eliminate heat stroke injuries and deaths for athletes.
To listen to more of this conversation, click here.On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, comedian Mo Alexander prepares to perform tonight in Fayetteville; and the University of Arkansas gets its own community garden. Also, Rogers’ first ever Downtown Restaurant Week kicks off today; and looking for food in your own backyard, or someone else’s.
Not forced to hibernate due to inclement weather this winter, Joe Neal has reportedly gone to the loons. He is coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press. His latest book “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir,” is published by Half-Acre Press.Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar spoke with Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week co-founder Jade Terminella about the process of putting together the event, and what’s in store for us next year.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, the University of Arkansas dedicates the Epley Center for Health Professions; and a visit to a Carroll County farm growing food with techniques more than a century old. We learn more about the joy of foraging and eating wild food; and a look at what will be available once the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market returns next week.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a report on the approved usage of E-Notarization in Arkansas. And we speak to an editor, a reporter, and a journalism instructor about the future of newspapers and journalism.
Here are the ten clips (and eleven threes) included in our montage this week:
1. Bob Dorough sings Three is a Magic Number.
2. Larry, Curly and Moe in trouble in A Plumbing We Will Go.
3. Al Pacino utters the most memorable line from Godfather III.
4. The Three Degrees’ biggest hit, When Will I See You Again.
5. Kendall Trainor gives Arkansas a win with his field goal (worth 3 points) in the 1985 Holiday Bowl.
6. An early 1980s jingle for Three Musketeers candy bar.
7. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Chevy Chase as the likeable, but slow-witted, Three Amigos.
8. The Oscar-winning song It’s Hard to Be a Pimp by Three Six Mafia.
9. Speaking of Oscar, the opening comments from Three Faces of Eve, an Oscar-winner for Joanne Woodward.
10. DOUBLE THREE ALERT! The Three Tenors sing We Three Kings.
Apologies to the little pigs, the bears and Goldilocks, Jan Stenerud, Babe Ruth and that band that sang that song in the 90s.
Becca Martin Brown tells us that July is her favorite time of the year for all of the season announcements that are made.
A recent study suggests that comprehensive immigration reform could mean significantly more revenue for Arkansas and the rest of the nation. Another study shows that Arkansas has seen more police deaths this year than other states. A master plan for downtown Siloam Springs is in the works. SWEPCO gets approval to extend the life of its Flint Creek power plant in Gentry. And, drought returns to Arkansas.
"Beds are Burning" by Midnight Oil
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses dramatic increases in foreclosed homes on the market in the region and the latest in the 2014 race for governor.
Becca Martin Brown gives us the usual "Chinese menu" of entertainment options for the weekend.
"Jumbucco" by Waak Waak Jungi
