People often joke about the poor diet of the average college student; however, for some, it's a very serious issue. To ensure that none of its students or staff members go hungry, the UA is establishing a food pantry.
Ozarks At Large
Today we hear from Mel Brooks, the comedy legend, about how he developed Young Frankenstein into a film and staged musical. Plus two holiday musical events this weekend are previewed and more.Mel Brooks, the comedy legend, talked to Kevin Kinder of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers about how he developed Young Frankenstein and why he can't recall much about Fayetteville.
To hear more from Mel Brooks, click here.
On this edition of Ozarks, a photographic record of a modern ghost town in eastern Oklahoma, a new invention that might change how poultry litter is applied to fields in the Ozarks and more.Walton Arts Center has holiday music, holiday comedy and a Mel Brooks classic coming to the stage.
Two area photographers recently visited a modern ghost town, Picher, just west of the Arkansas border. To view photos from the visit go to www.hudsonphotos.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/novostudio.On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor discusses Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the lame duck Congress, and more. Plus, an audit that you can look forward to scheduling, and how to put about a million Christmas songs into three minutes.
Youth Bridge is preparing to host its 3rd annual It's a Wonderful Life gala next week.
Few people look forward to an audit, but an energy audit can save a home or office cash.
On this edition of the show, a report about the expansion plans for Walton Arts Center, announced last night. Click here to listen to an exclusive interview with Walton Art Center CEO Peter Lane. Plus, Dr. Reem Bassiouney from Georgetown University talks about her book "The Pistachio Seller," and her readings in Fayetteville today and tonight. We also welcome The Waymores to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio before their concert tonight at Goodfolk in Fayetteville.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the sacrifices some professors make when they sign on as an adjunct instructor. Plus, the personal papers of the prominent Arkansas politician Dale Bumpers are opened at the University of Arkansas.
Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District, which used to be exclusively a southern Arkansas district, now extends much further north, reaching into the Ozarks and Madison County. This week, four of the six major-party candidates wanting to replace Congressman Mike Ross, met in Texarkana to tout their candidacies. Sabrina McCormick, the news director at public radio station KTXK in Texarkana has this report.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net and Professor of Political Science at Hendrix College Dr. Jay Barth discuss what high approval numbers for Governor Mike Beebe in the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College poll mean for the upcoming elections.
“Doctor Monroe” by Casey Dienel & “Toboggan” by Breathe Owl Breathe
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers is the one friend you need who comes up with brilliant road-trip ideas.
Yale University’s all-male a cappella group The Whiffenpoofs will perform at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville next week. Last week, Kyle Kellams moderated a Countdown Conversation regarding the performance at the Fayetteville Public Library. Here are some highlights.
Mitsubishi announced that it won’t open a large plant making wind turbines in Fort Smith any time soon. The state had set aside money for the project. Kyle Kellams speaks with Michael Tilley from www.thecitywire.com to find out more.
