The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra will make a stop at Walton Arts Center this weekend. We talk to Christian McBride about the all-star ensemble.Ozarks At Large
The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra will make a stop at Walton Arts Center this weekend. We talk to Christian McBride about the all-star ensemble.Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Media gives a rundown of the many Earth Day activities scheduled around the region.
Each April 22nd, the world unites to celebrate Earth Day to draw attention to environmental protection. Monday evening, a group will gather at the University of Arkansas Global Campus in Fayetteville for a concert for the earth.The Arkansas Senate followed the House's lead in passing a federally backed expansion of the state's Medicaid system, and all that remains is final approval from Washington. The Arkansas Governor's race gets a little more crowded with an official announcement by former Congressman Mike Ross. Arkansas' two Senators give their thoughts on the Gang of Eight proposed immigration reform package. A hearing is held today in Nebraska regarding the Keystone XL pipeline, and a Bentonville group wants to turn Fridays into bike days.
Today's edition of Ozarks is up in the air. First, we examine the high airfares at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport and what can be done about lowering the prices. Plus, our bird man Joe Neal returns with an lesson in upside-down birding, local musician John Two-Hawks stops by the studio to discuss his latest album, and more.
John Two-Hawks' latest CD has just been released and includes a wider range of instruments and stylings..
Wildlife biologist and nature recordist, Joe Neal, provides a lesson in upside down birding. Neal is coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press. His latest book In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir, is published by Half-Acre Press. The Ozark Natural Science Center in Madison County announced a campaign today designed to keep it open.
Becca Martin Brown from Nortwest Arkansas Media ponders the definition of a jam rocker while reminding us that Umphrey's McGee will perform at George's Majestic Lounge tonight.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas speaks with Chad Causey, executive director for the Arkansas Aerospace Alliance, to learn more about the organization.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, October 28, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, new information about the New Madrid Fault. Plus, we spend time in a popular Northwest Arkansas pumpkin patch.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to the CEO of Arkansas Children's Hospital about how changes in health care might affect the hospital.
Representatives from Walton Arts Center and Fayetteville Parks and Recreation discuss what's next for their respective projects now that a special bond election resulted in them securing funding.
"Goat Rodeo" by Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan, Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Thile; and "Cave Painting" by Alan Silvestri
Dutchboy Paintlist App uses favorite tunes to create the perfect colors for your four walls. We talk with Aaron and Alex Lewis of CertaPro Painters.
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission develops a new way to market large-acreage sites to attract major industrial development. The Springdale Fire Department develops a strategic plan for the next five years. And the city of Fayetteville announces free parking in the downtown area for the Tahnksgiving and Christmas holidays.
"3 For All" by Mark O'Connor
Carroll County is one of just a few Arkansas counties that has no shelter for victims of domestic violence. Wildflowers Ministries in Eureka Springs is raising funds to secure the necessary property and expertise to open such a facility.
