On the list today – a concert on the lawn at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, a reading and book-signing with author Cary Groner at Nightbird Books, and a performance by Trout Fishing in America at the Alma Performing Arts Center.
Ozarks At Large
On today's edition of Ozarks, a look at Bikes, Blues and BBQ's effect on the small hamlet of Oark. And, we talk with Dr. Brett Shadle about his research into African history.Author Leslie Daniels will host a reading and book signing at 7 tonight in Giffels Auditorium on the University of Arkansas campus.
On today's edition of Ozarks, a look at how a Fayetteville church is working to build awareness about Congo. And, John Jeter gives us a preview of the Fort Smith Symphony's next concert.On today's edition of Ozarks, we have a preview of the Emerson String Quartet as well as Step Afrika, two groups who will be performing at Walton Arts Center this month. Also, a small museum will now look at the legendary performers who appeared at Little Rock's Barton Coliseum.A small museum that is opening soon will look at the legendary performers who have played at Little Rock's Barton Coliseum.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, political bloggers Jason Tolbert and Michael Cook discuss the state of politics in Arkansas, and Janet Eilber, the artistic director for the Martha Graham Dance Company, talks about the company’s upcoming performance at Walton Arts Center. Also on today’s show, the band Fork and Knife visit KUAF.Jason Tolbert leans right and Michael Cook leans left. These two political bloggers sat down for a conversation about various state politics hot topics in the studio of our content partner www.talkbusiness.net.
Friday afternoon, University of Arkansas Chancellor Dr. G. David Gearhart and Governor Mike Beebe dedicated the Nanoscale Material Science and Engineering building on Dickson Street on campus. Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar took a tour of the facility following the ceremony.Kyle Kellams talks to author Jonell Portillo whose book covers the incredible journey her grandmother Nellie Mae Strickland made in a covered wagon.
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Monday, April 7, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the man who has been intimately connected with the Nobel Peace Prize for the past quarter-century talks about the process for selecting a recipient and some of the controversies associated with the honor.
Manhattan Transfer will play its holiday show tonight at Walton Arts Center, and “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be at Nadine Baum Studios right across the street
“Oh Christmas Tree” by Kelly Mulhollan
Kyle, Iti and Rhonda Dillard, KUAF’s underwriting director, give away gift certificates from Debra Dubois Massage Therapist, Arsaga’s, Newton’s Jewelers in Fort Smith, White River Nursery, and Urban Jungle.
“Here Comes Santa Claus” by Asleep at the Wheel
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center has all the details on holiday-themed shows and ticket availability.
“Happy Holiday” by Manhattan Transfer
Kyle, Iti and Rhonda Dillard, KUAF’s underwriting director, give away gift certificates from New Design School, Live on Stage, the University of Arkansas Bookstore, Rogers Historical Museum and Dog Party U.S.A.
“Carol of the Bells” by California Guitar Trio
A survey conducted by the United Way of Northwest Arkansas shows that local non-profits are serving more people in spite of despite earning lesser money.
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Oscar Peterson
