A collection of area musicians from several bands has recorded a new, Christmas-themed ska CD. The release party is Saturday night at Rogue on Dickson Street in Fayetteville and proceeds help Spay Arkansas.
For more information about the bands involved, click here.Ozarks At Large
A collection of area musicians from several bands has recorded a new, Christmas-themed ska CD. The release party is Saturday night at Rogue on Dickson Street in Fayetteville and proceeds help Spay Arkansas.
For more information about the bands involved, click here.Outdoor recreation specialist Dr. Gregory Benton has researched the people who participate in reenactments of battles that happened 150 years ago. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with Dr. Benton about why the reenactors take part in historical battles, such as the one happening at Prairie Grove Battlefield Park this Saturday.
Ground will be broken early this new year on a much-anticipated northwest Arkansas highway project, known as the “Fayetteville Flyover” which will create easy access from North College Avenue to both the mall district and Interstate 540.A firearms manufacturer announces big expansion plans in Fort Smith, Arkansas' Senators talk about the fiscal cliff, and students at Fayetteville High School hold their annual event to help the homeless.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: analyzing the motivation of Arkansas voters this fall. Roby Brock and Jay Barth, co-creators of a poll asking Arkansans about why they voted the way they did this month, discuss those findings. Plus Maser, an artist with public works in Dublin, Prague and Fort Smith, explains what’s behind the art he’ll exhibit tomorrow night in Fayetteville.Sean Jones is a young man, but already his resume includes being lead trumpeter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and worldwide tours. Saturday night he plays two shows at Walton Arts Center.
Maser, a Dublin native, is creating a series of works in our region. His mural of William O. Darby can be seen in downtown Fort Smith and a exhibit of other works can be seen tomorrow night in Fayetteville.
There are several special holiday fairs and sales going on in the coming days and weeks. One such event is the Block Street Christmas Bizarre, coming up this Sunday. Ozarks at Large’s Timothy Dennis speaks with Hannah Withers, president of the Block Street Businesses Association about the event.
Springdale moves forward with parks projects tied to a recently approved bond issue, Benton County organizes its own hazmat service, the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas receives top recognition.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large: the debate over the resources directed toward charter schools, and we'll preview December's local theater offerings including the latest edition of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Ahead on this weekend edition of Ozarks, we learn about the creation of a new online index of historic Arkansas photos. Plus, finding artistic inspiration inside Walmart.
In the span of 35 years, The Austin Lounge Lizards have released 11 albums including one this year. The band has a loyal following around the country, and when they were in Fayetteville recently, they stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a live set on The Pickin' Post. Here's one of the songs from that set.
Governor Mike Beebe yesterday released the results of an investigation into the Arkansas Department of Community Correction, and that systemic problems exist within the department. Excess state revenue in October may be needed later this year, according to a state economist. Work gets underway at Fayetteville's Wilson Park, as renovations begin to the buildings at the park's pool. A longtime lobbyist for the U of A announces his retirement. And the Walton College of Business gets another favorable ranking.
"Vivian Leigh's Veins" by Kaki King
Two years ago we reported on plans by the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville to establish a comprehensive support program for students with high functioning autism. Nine students are now enrolled. The UA is among two-dozen colleges offering such services.
Some kids may like athletics or marching band, but one effort in Fayetteville aims to nurture the next generation of nerds in a positive atmosphere.
"A Streetcar Named Desire" by Kenny Burrell
Becca Martin Brown gives us the details of the big food and wine week in Eureka Springs.
