One of the co-founders of the Little Free Library phenomenon speaks tonight at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Ozarks At Large
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has three suggestions for tonight with no money needed.
The Bentonville School District plans on how to move forward with a growth plan for its high school, students at Rogers high schools next year will be able to get their feet loose with a new class, and the Walton Arts Center gets a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts.
Ahead on Ozarks: what some of the state’s advocacy groups want out of the next General Assembly. Lawmakers will meet early next month and Jacqueline Froelich gives us a preview of what different interest groups hope legislators tackle before the end of the session. And Sharon Killian’s latest art embraces nature’s challenges and is on display at the Fayetteville Public Library. She’ll talk about the value of having her art in such a public space.Sharon Killian is inspired by what she sees all around her. Her exhibit at the Fayetteville Public Library is up through December 30th and a reception for her work is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the library.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business, examines the top political and business news from the previous seven days.
We survey four state advocacy groups about their legislative action items leading up to the Regular Session of the 89th General Assembly scheduled to convene on Monday, January 14th.One of Arkansas' Congressional delegation was named to a powerful House tax-writing committee, city officials in Fayetteville try to make sure seniors in the city have a happy holiday, and the city of Tontitown prepares for a special election, set for next week.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks: it's December, so we have a few ways to celebrate Christmas, from a pageant to selecting a tree.Here are the eleven elements of today's Christmas tree montage:
- Miles Davis' version of "O Christmas Tree"
- Mr. Wilson volunteers to cut down a tree in a 1961 episode of "Dennis the Menace"
- The Griswald Family goes a long way for the perfect tree in "Christmas Vacation"
- Brenda Lee's classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
- Charlie Brown selects a tiny, sad tree in the "CHarlie Brown Christmas Special"
- Tchaikovsky's "Christmas Tree" from "The Nutcracker Suite"
- Cindy Lou Who questions the Grinch
- Zuzu explains that bell ornament on the tree at the end of "It's A Wonderful Life"
- Elvis and "Blue Christmas"
- Festivus revealed on a classic episode of "Seinfeld"
- Wynton Marsalis gives "O Christmas Tree" a bit of New Orleans bounce
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks: trying to weigh all of the factors that could have an effect on Arkansas’ economy for the rest of 2013 and into 2014, including home sales, employment numbers, civic infrastructure, the Farm Bill and more. Roby Brock hosts a roundtable to discuss the state of the state’s economy. Plus we continue our series on what the Affordable Care Act may mean for Arkansas with a report about how an insurance company is preparing for change. And our monthly wrap up of visual arts in the region.
Arkansas and federal prosecutors sue Exxon-Mobil for its handling of the Mayflower oil spill. A plan to award associates degrees to transfer students with enough credits to do so moves forward. And, a new children's museum in Bentonville is announced.
"Young Lion" by Vampire Weekend
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses new jobs in the Fort Smith area, enplanement trends in the region, and more.
The Yang family, the Washington County 2013 Farm Family of the Year, moved to Arkansas in 2004 to open a chicken farm near Summers for the betterment of their family.
"House & Farm" by Boy & Bear
Becca offers entertainment suggestions that are perfect for Dad, no matter what his interests are.
The U.S. Attorney in Little Rock expects more convictions following the first-ever conviction by his office for sex trafficking last week.
