Ahead on Ozarks: a proposal to help fund an expansion of Walton Arts Center moves forward, the Vine Brothers perform inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio and more.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks: a proposal to help fund an expansion of Walton Arts Center moves forward, the Vine Brothers perform inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio and more.
The Vine Brothers (there are three, none named Vine) bring a remarkable amount of energy to their shows. We experience some of that energy inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Web Exclusive: An In-Studio Video With The Vine BrothersPatricia Limerick has studied, taught and written about the American West’s relationship with extractive industries. She was on the University of Arkansas campus to speak as part of the Hartmann Hotz Lecture Series.
Michael Vinson Williams’ book Medgar Evers: Mississippi Martyr studies the civil rights leader and the civil rights movement. The book was published by the University of Arkansas Press.
You can read more from Meredith Martin Moats at her blog
The Walton Arts Center’s expansion plans for its Fayetteville campus continue to move forward after a city commission pledged several hundred thousand dollars to the project, with the possibility for more money at a later date.
The Arkansas General Assembly moves forward with a controversial voter ID bill, education and education supporters rally against a proposal that would shift money from the state's general fund into highway construction, and Arkansas' U.S. Senate contingent speaks out about efforts to pass a federal budget.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a discussion about the recent overrides of the Governor's vetoes by the Arkansas Legislature. Plus, the conclusion of a partnership between the Ford Foundation and the University of Arkansas.
By day, Wiley Holt works as an assistant bank manager and teller. But in his off hours, he is an aspiring comic artist. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to meet him at his home studio. Warning: this story contains two pugs. To learn more about the artist visit him on facebook.
Web Exclusive: Some Panels From Wiley Holt
For the Ford Foundation and the University of Arkansas, this winter marked the end of a long relationship that brought more than 500 international fellows to campus.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, October 7, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks…an algae with a funny nickname…didymo…has been found in the White River watershed. The plan to keep it form spreading has been put in motion. And writing a book through facilitated communication: Holly Fields explains how her non-verbal daughter, Stephanie R. Marks, wrote the book "Paula’s Journal: Surviving Autism."
A few not so typical opportunities to donate money, goods, and time in the next few days.
Sidney's Emporium has been located on Dickson Street for about two decades, and has been located in the old UARK Theatre building for the past 14 years. This month, the business is getting back to its mobile roots with a move to the Yacht Club on College.
"Saint Stephen" by the Grateful Dead
Becca Martin Brown continues her tour of towns with summer opportunities for kids.
A 2014 Artoshpere exhibit actually grows with help from the community. We visit one of six locations of these unique terrariums.
“Fountain” by PJ Harvey, and at end of show: “Yesterday’s Beer” by The LDJ Band
Senator Pryor and Congressman Cotton visited acres of idle pipeline in Central Arkansas yesterday, and they both issued renewed calls to approve the Keystone XL. Plus, several roadways in the area are closed, either for bridge inspection or condemnation.
"Firebird" by Gojogo
