Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we continue our examination of the local dairy industry, by paying a visit to a dairy processing plant. Plus, we check in on Restore Humanity's continued work in Kenya. Also, we'll have the latest installment in our Music Matters series.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we continue our examination of the local dairy industry, by paying a visit to a dairy processing plant. Plus, we check in on Restore Humanity's continued work in Kenya. Also, we'll have the latest installment in our Music Matters series.Throughout our Music Matters series, Sophie Kidd has highlighted a wide range of instruments from flute to cello to viola. Today, Sophie takes a look at a University of Arkansas student with an eclectic taste in instruments.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers reminds listeners that today is the first day of the annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally
Along with dairy farming, dairy processors are disappearing. An exception is Hiland Dairy in south Fayetteville which churns raw milk into all kinds of beverages. We take you inside the plant and also examine how our threatened dairy supply chain is supported by federal policies currently embattled in Congress.The Walton Arts Center announces expansion plans for its Fayetteville campus, and officials in Springdale reject a sign that's just too tall.
Ahead on Ozarks: the diminishing number of dairy farms in the Ozarks. Once a thriving industry in this part of the state, the family dairy farm is a shrinking part of the business landscape. Plus Roby Brock from TalkBusiness.net talks to two members of the next General Assembly, one a Republican and the other a Democrat, about the governor’s plan to extend Medicare benefits in Arkansas and proposed election reform laws.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we spend some time with the Arkansas Gryphons, a men's rugby club based in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, singer/songwriter J. Wagner stops by the studio for a conversation and a performance. And, our own Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar bids us a bittersweet goodbye.Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers says we can research our Native American roots, attend a book signing and more today.
Ahead on this weekend edition of Ozarks, National Coffee Day celebrated with a visit to a local roaster and distributor, and a close look at environmental infrastructure and recycling news in today's week in review.In today's week in review, Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis looks at environment-themed stories from the past week.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, January 5, 2014
On this special edition of Weekend Ozarks at Large, we look back at some of our favorite musical performances of the last half of 2013 including: Don't Stop Please, Barrett Baber, Boom Kinetic, A Good Fight, Kory Montgomery, Foley's Van, The Cole Reeves Band, National Park Radio,Priscilla Dawn White, Block Street Hot Club, and the reunion of the Early Morning Bourbon Girls.
The Arkansas Winds Community Band has a couple of performances lined up in the month of July.
“Pint of Blues” by Shelly Manne
Ozark Poets and Writers Collective at Nightbird Books, and music performances all over northwest Arkansas.
“Sleepwalk” by Joe Satriani
The 46th annual event will be held at John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers this weekend. It’s free and open to the public.
“Shotgun” by Jr. Walker & the All Stars
Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com recounts reasons to look forward to July.
Andrea Love and Serena Caffery, program leaders of Summer of Solutions, talk about the program and how it helps youngsters become active members of their communities.
