Today on Ozarks at Large, Michael Tilley from thecitywire.com, an extra pay period for state workers has state lawmakers looking for $23 million, Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center discusses events coming up the next couple of weeks, the Steinway Grand inside the Firmin-Garner Performance studio gets a plaque, and Eureka Springs gets a brand new multi-sport festival.
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On this edition of Ozarks, a meadow just north of Fayetteville's new west side waster water treatment plant is restored to its original state, a look at the representation of Arkansas women and their interests at the state level, and Roby Brock chats with House Speaker Robert Moore.
Just north of Fayetteville’s new west side waste water treatment plant is a very special meadow—which a crew of Cherokee burned last Friday. Jacqueline Froelich takes us there to explain. For a virtual tour, visit www.ecoarkansas.com
Movie screenings at the Rogers and Springdale public libraries; plus, a performance at Smoke and Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville.
Oda Mulloy recalls a summer camp that took place right after the end of World War II.
Recently, the first “Healthy Cooking on a Budget” class was conducted in the Asbell Elementary School cafeteria in Fayetteville for elementary schools students and their parents.
A Rogers mother hopes to help grieving parents by sharing the story of the loss of her son in her new book.
A longtime friend of Ozarks at Large drops by to help explain just a bit about the math in the play opening tonight at the University of Arkansas.
Books on the subject: “Fearful Symmetry” by Ian Stewart and “Fermat’s Enigma” by Simon Singh
On this edition of Ozarks, a report on how four school districts, including Eureka Springs, might be affected by a tax collection proposal. Plus: soup’s on in Springdale, Kevin So is bringing his guitar to Fayetteville and imagining a different look for Mt. Rushmore.
State Representative Bryan King last week filed House Bill 1435 to amend the Arkansas Code to allow school districts to retain local net millage revenue. And as Jacqueline Froelich, last year four districts, including Eureka Springs, took in excess and must return $2.6 million dollars.
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Spring is officially here, and warmer weather will soon bring with it insects like mayflies and damsel flies out and about. But before those bugs mature, they spend their young lives as nymphs in local waterways. We visit a local creek to see what is swimming and crawling beneath the surface. Plus, a conversation with another one of this year's gubernatorial candidates, Mike Ross. The Democrat has aspirations that stretch beyond this November. And back-handsprings and lateral bars: what it takes to be one of the best gymnastics programs in the country. We spend some time with the Arkansas Razorback Gymbacks, who will host this year's national championship regionals this week.
Here is the list we'll call the "Congratulations Christina and Sam" montage:
The Marvelettes sing Going to the Chapel.
Luke and Laura get married on All My Children and live happily ever after. Just kidding, it was a soap opera.
Billy Idol pumps his fist to White Wedding.
Miss Piggy and Kermit come *this close* to marrying.
The Fifth Dimension and Wedding Bell Blues.
Steve Martin panics in the remake of the Father of the Bride.
Fred Astaire dances on the ceiling in Royal Wedding.
The ending of Four Weddings and a Funeral with Andie McDowell and Hugh Grant.
Sarah Harmer sings Open Window (the Wedding Song). Best song with wedding in the title, by the way.
Apologies to: Peter, Paul and Mary, Sex and the City (first movie), Wedding Crashers, Buddy Holly, and about one million other movies and songs. Maybe next time.
Members of the Arkansas Bar Association gathered in the state capitol yesterday to protest the influx of dark money, or out-of-state contributions from unknown sources and agendas, in the state's judicial elections. Plus, the USDA says that global climate change is having, and likely will continue to have an effect on agriculture in the country and in Arkansas.
"Bring Me Your Cup" by UB40
Our final conversation with a candidate in next week's primary election is with Bruce Westerman. He's seeking the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District.
The final tour for the Trey McIntyre Project stops in Fayetteville tonight.
"Quidditch World Cup" by Patrick Doyle
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Media, says the weekend is full of activities designed for the youngest among us.