Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission makes strides towards the purchase of new land in Newton County in hopes of developing more of a presence in that area. Plus, portions of a sizable rewards grant are awarded to schools in perhaps an unlikely district. And we'll speak with members of the regional champion archery team to learn how they mark their anchors and more.
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A new study reveals Arkansas seniors have the third-highest risk of food insecurity in the country; Arkansas placed at the bottom of the list of bicycle-friendly states; an Arkansas website hopes to promote potential production sites in the state for the film industry; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Guitar Polka” by Doc Watson
The Springdale artist, who passed away in 2010, will receive a unique tribute in June. Images clicked by 20 professional photographers with one of Donat’s hand-made wooden pinhole cameras will be on display at the Arts Center of the Ozarks June 5th through June 29th.
More information is available at www.artscenteroftheozarks.org.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about some opportunities to dance and listen to good music.
Wakarusa, the four day festival running May 31 through June 1, will bring about 20,000 people near the city of Ozark, Ark. in Franklin County. Some local businesses are preparing for the large crowds that spent almost $14 million during last year’s festival.
“Slow” by Beats Antique
A unique party that combines celebrating friendship with making art was hosted last week at Studio Leilani in Fayetteville.
More information regarding art parties is available at www.studioleilani.com.
