Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a documentarian about his film that chronicles the life of the “Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Plus, we get an update on the progress of the Marshals' Museum in Fort Smith, learn about a competition that shines the spotlight on entrepreneurship in Arkansas and more...Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a documentarian about his film that chronicles the life of the “Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Plus, we get an update on the progress of the Marshals' Museum in Fort Smith, learn about a competition that shines the spotlight on entrepreneurship in Arkansas and more...
The experimental Brooklyn ensemble killer BOB creates music from disparate influences including punk, jazz, and contemporary classical music. They play Smoke and Barrel Tavern tonight with locals The Chads and Egyptr. Expect a performance including props and color coordinated outfits. As Ozarks at Large's Katy Henriksen found out when talking to the band, their performances are about much more than the sonics created.
Web Exclusive: Being Waste Conscious on the RoadBecca uses the words of Kevin Kinder, the "What's Up!" music writer, to describe two musical acts.
Mike Steely with the Arkansas Capital Corporation recently spoke with Roby Brock from our content partner TalkBusiness Arkansas about the >Battle of the Bands competition.
Discussions continue in Little Rock about potential expansions to the state's Medicaid system, and a bill barring abortions after 12 weeks moves past a House committee. And, the Benton County Quorum court has a new member.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, House Speaker Davy carter on the next steps for possible Medicaid expansion in Arkansas and the steel mill super project. Plus our tech ambassador, Tyrel Denison, explains what Facebook wants you to do now.A “swabbing” drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the University of Arkansas Student Union. Donors at this event will be swabbed for blood type, this information will then go into the DKMS database, registering people to be potential donors in the future to patients undergoing treatment for various types of blood cancer. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with organizers of the event, who said they would like to register 250 people on Thursday.
The Reverend Michael Dowd, a popular author and itinerant preacher, will give a talk in Eureka Springs next weekend.
Dowd’s religious journey took an unconventional turn, leading him to pursue a life of what he calls religious naturalism. Reverend Dowd will speak at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 4th at the Eureka Springs Unitarian Church.
Web Exclusive: Extended Interview With Reverend Michael DowdHouse Speaker Davy Carter, (R-Cabot) recently talked with Roby Brock of Talk Business Arkansas about the biggest discussions yet to take place at the 89th General Assembly.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, September 23, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, how the history of Arkansas was written. We speak with two of the four authors of "Arkansas: a Narrative History." Plus, our weekly installment of Arkansongs, and Becca Martin Brown tells us what's up.
Roby Brock leads a roundtable discussion on workforce education.
Planners for Pea Ridge National Military Park in northwest Arkansas in Garfield seek to return the American Civil War battlefield back to its original ecological nature. Chief Resources Manager, Kevin Eads takes us on a tour.
Becca says Creed's former lead singer will perform at Neumeier's Rib Room tonight.
Eleven acres adjacent to Gulley Park were recently put on the market. Friends of Gulley Park hope to raise the funds necessary to buy the property, expand the park and maintain the atmosphere of the current public space.
Local grocery shelves have a new local item on them. Bernice's Hellacious Hummus is make in northwest Arkansas.
