Jim Fairbanks’ new memoir examines his life since a diagnosis of type one diabetes.
More about the book at makesusstronger.comOzarks At Large
Jim Fairbanks’ new memoir examines his life since a diagnosis of type one diabetes.
More about the book at makesusstronger.com
On this edition of Ozarks, a preview of the angels and tomboys in an exhibit opening at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art this weekend. It is the final time the exhibit will be seen before the art is returned to owners. Plus Ocie Fisher and her band inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio in advance of their free concert at the Fayetteville Public Library tomorrow.Angels and Tomboys, a new exhibit at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opens tomorrow. The exhibit features works that show the changing nature of girlhood after the Civil War.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about a new labor agreement for ABF, another hurdle for an aquatics park in Sebastian County and more.Former state treasurer Martha Shoffner talks to reporters on her way into the courtroom in Little Rock. Some state lawmakers wonder if Arkansas can cover the cost of the so-called private option when the state has to pick up part of the cost in a few years. And UAFS gets a sizable gift to help expand the college's nursing program.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: what does yesterday's Supreme Court decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act mean for Arkansas? And Jim Fairbanks talks about his new memoir about getting stronger after being diagnosed with diabetes. We'll also take a spin around Siloam Springs' new outdoor gym and say a farewell to our regular Thursday guest, Jodi Beznoska.
A rally was held yesterday afternoon by the NWA Center for Equality, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings regarding same-sex marriage. We go on the scene to get a pulse on how members of the local LGBT community feel about the rulings, and we speak with a legal expert with the ACLU of Arkansas to find out what the rulings mean for same-sex couples in the Natural State.Jim Fairbanks’ new memoir examines his life since a diagnosis of type one diabetes.
More about the book at makesusstronger.com
The new outdoor workout area near John Brown University is only the second one put in place by a city in the state, and is the result of a partnership between the city, JBU and Bridges to Wellness in Siloam Springs.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 9, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about undergrounding. Plus, a conversation with the author of "Hanging On Upside Down: The Life and work of Marianne Moore."
We keep pace with Eric Walker and Keith Scheffler as they train for the “Tough Mudder Dallas.” Their team of seven will face a 12-mile gauntlet of wall, rope, fire, water, electro-shock and, of course, mud obstacles at the end of this month.
"Liztomania" by Phoenix
Tuesday afternoon, Ozarks at Large’s Antoinette Grajeda took a tour of the new Tyson Founder’s Room. Here’s her story.
"Four Leaf Clover" by Abra Moore
The University of Arkansas’ Full Circle Campus Food Pantry came in second in a nationwide contest launched by the White House called “Campus Champions of Change Challenge.” Representatives from the pantry visited the White House Thursday to be honored for innovation and determination.
The Arkansas Arts Council-organized event "Small Works on paper" is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year; plus, some fly-fishing, an antique show and HOWL for women and men make the weekend look very promising. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
Author Michael Downs talks about his book “The Greatest Show” which is a collection of short stories based on the 1944 Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus fire.
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"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Tori Amos
