Becca Martin Brown gives the down low on a new museum exhibit in Springdale that explores the history of the city, particularly it's original name.
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For the last Sunday of the month we have an overview of theater for the coming weeks, including the production of Waiting to be Invited by S.M. Shephard-Massat on the University of Arkansas campus.
Asa Hutchinson is seeking the governor's job in 2014. He tells Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas why.Maxine's Tap Room has been around for decades, but with new management comes a fresh appearance and fresh approach.
The strawberry was once a boon crop in the middle United States. A recent donation to the University of Arkansas from the Walmart Foundation is intended to bring the crop back to the interior of the country.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we look forward to openings and new beginnings. Maxine's, a longtime watering hole in Fayetteville prepares to re-open under new management, and the farmer's market prepares for it's 40th season.The Kansas City band Trampled Under Foot recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to talk with Paul Kelso, host of the Generic Blues Show. While they were here, they performed a couple of songs including Bob Dylan's “Don't Think Twice, It's Alright.”
The non-profit Merlin Foundation established in 1993 has helped thousands of children victimized by physical and sexual abuse across a six-county north Arkansas region. A benefit gala will take place April 2 to help the foundation.Maxine's Tap Room has been around for decades, but with new management comes a fresh appearance and fresh approach.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses how the construction sector in Northwest Arkansas has continued to rebound, Erin Brockovich, the U.S. Marshals Museum, and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, a discussion on the public school employee insurance crisis. Plus, the history of Miss Laura's in Fort Smith.
Last week we previewed the new Still on the Hill documentary featuring people and places heard in their songs. Today, reaction from the premier of that film.
More information can be found at stillonthehill.com.
NAACP, SNL and more in our history capsule for October 11th.
Monday's aren't slow when it comes to things to do in the fall. Becca has several options for tonight.
"I've Got a Robe, You Got a Robe" by Charlie Haden and Hank Jones
Our first-ever daily show included a conversation with Mayor Lioneld Jordan of Fayetteville. One of the topics we talked about was parking downtown. Today, ten weeks later, a conversation with a downtown businessman about the city's new paid-parking plan.
To hear today's Writer's Almanac, visit their website here.
"Abandon Post" by Josh Lewis
