Paula Morell, executive director of Tales from the South, is hosting a writers' workshop Sunday at the Writers' Colony in Eureka Springs.Ozarks At Large
Paula Morell, executive director of Tales from the South, is hosting a writers' workshop Sunday at the Writers' Colony in Eureka Springs.Becca Martin Brown tells us about a nascent book club that will discuss old societies tomorrow night in Fort Smith.
Marla Steele, a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas, is one of just a few researchers studying a rare, Asian eagle.
To see the website devoted to Marla's work, both past and future, click here.
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas sat down with Rex Nelson, former communications director for Gov. Mike Huckabee, to discuss how the GOP governed during the Arkansas Legislature. Recent projections show Springdale officials that a list of street improvement projects slated to receive voter-approved bond money may cost more than is budgeted from bond sales. The Eureka Springs Downtown Network receives national accreditation, and consequently a higher-perceived reputation. Aldermen in Bella Vista decide that the city should take over the Bella Vista Library, but that's only the beginning. And the Diamond Hogs finished non-conference play with a win at Baum Stadium last night.
Ahead on Ozarks, a big check from Tyson Foods to the Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation…Grammy-winning John Legend speaks in Fayetteville…the Fort Smith Symphony tunes up for the season finale…and all kinds of theater magic on tap for May.
John Jeter, conductor of the Fort Smith Symphony, gives us a preview of the season finale.
Our monthly survey of theater opportunities lets us sing in the rain, go barefoot in the park and sing with the little mermaid.
In the early 1900s, Minnesota entrepreneur William Kruse had a vision he would strike gold on some farmland in Rogers, Arkansas. He spent a small fortune constructing a mining operation. We visit the site, and prospect details from the archives of the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Photo courtesy Rogers Historical Museum.
Singer/songwriter John Legend spoke on the UA campus last night as part of the Distinguished Lecture series.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the Amazeum receives a large gift and Grant Tennille, the director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, discusses the state of Arkansas' economy.
Governor Mike Beebe indicates two potential Chinese investors might be close to coming to the state; Time Magazine includes Alice Walton in its latest edition of the 100 Most Influential People in the World; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Bandstand Boogie” by Les Elgart
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses a problem for the plan to deepen parts of the Arkansas River, and more.
Our food and agriculture expert Teresa Maurer talks about food events coming up over the next few weeks in the region.
Relevant Links:
Tickets for Michael Pollan:
http://www.artospherefestival.org/a-conversation-with-michael-po/
Northwest Arkansas Farmer’s Markets Senior Voucher
www.eohc.org/files/How%20to%20Use%20your%20Coupons.pdf
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has some great suggestions for today.
“High Speed Chase” by Miles Davis
Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen speaks with the organizers of the Arkansas Spring Writer’s Festival-Middle Eastern Voices.
