Our monthly survey of theater in the area has a definite holiday theme. We spend some time backstage at the Arts Center of the Ozarks as the ACO preps for another production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"Ozarks At Large
Our monthly survey of theater in the area has a definite holiday theme. We spend some time backstage at the Arts Center of the Ozarks as the ACO preps for another production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"Those of us that celebrate and decorate for Christmas may be thinking about purchasing a Christmas tree. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas visits Lollis Christmas Tree Farm near Rudy to see what it takes to get your tree from seedling to stand.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: Charles Portis wrote more than just True grit and four other novels. A new collection gathers his short stories, his journalism and his only play together for the first time. We’ll talk with the editor of that collection. Plus the Little Craft Fair returns and more.Because the event nearly doubled in size this year, it outgrew the church it was held in last year and will move to the Fayetteville Town Center.
Jay Jennings has collected the short fiction, reporting and essays of Charles Portis in a new book, Escape Velocity: A Charles Portis Miscellany. He’ll discuss the book at Nightbird Books tomorrow night.
The Arkansas Supreme Court rules in favor of two school districts in their suit against the state Department of Education and the state treasurer. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel files suit against two Washington County companies. And, Governor Mike Beebe's office weighs in on yesterday's jobs announcement in Fort Smith.
Ahead on Ozarks, what the long-anticipated Flyover means for motorists in Northwest Arkansas, how ska music can help reduce the population of homeless pets in the region, and why a summer reading assignment inspired students at Haas Hall Academy.With a program dedicated to the Christmas Truce of 1914 on stage tonight, Walton Arts Center launches an ambitious holiday schedule.
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Monday, August 12, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the musical instruments that could only be made Ed Stilley. He created his guitars, mandolins and fiddles by hand…and used springs, saw blades and Dixie cups to construct them. We'll hear about a new exhibit of his instruments opening soon at Walton Arts Center and we'll hear a new song written about him, played on two of the instruments he made. Plus crystal Bridges Museum of American Art prepares for the one millionth visit and an update on an ambitious effort by the Old Fort Homeless Coalition.
Becca reminds us of a few events, including the 47th Silver Tea, that have been rescheduled for this week.
The Economic Policy Institute and the AFSCME release a report, Greenwood residents approve a sales tax increase, and more.
Body and Soul by William Onyeabar
Arkansas residents across the state continue to recover from last weekend’s massive winter storm. But did you know that during a declared emergency, certain state laws go into effect, to protect you from crooks?
Volunteers and photographers who participate in Help Portrait NWA creates portraits for those in need.
The Warden by Chelsea Wolfe
Becca suggests a holiday workshop at the Bella Vista Public Library or catching a performance of A Christmas Carol by TheatreSquared.
Time to Forgive Winter by Girls in Hawaii







