The Michigan-based band discusses how they came together as a family band, and they perform "My Love is a Tall Ship" by Jimmy Crowley.
Ozarks At Large
In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
The city of Fort Smith continues to construct a 20-year plan and the University of Arkansas has news about scholarships for future students.
A Texas charter school management nonprofit, Responsive Education Solutions, had been gaining a financial stake in Arkansas—until a complaint filed to the Arkansas Department of Education revealed its science curriculum advances intelligent design. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the controversy raises questions regarding charter authorization.
The state legislature finished business before getting ready to adjourn this year's fiscal session, and Peco Foods announces expansion in Arkansas. Those stories and more in this morning's week in review.
Ahead on Ozarks, Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers gives us a list of St. Patrick's Day events happening this weekend, and we have a preview of the William S. Paley Collection exhibit at Crystal Bridges. We also learn about the latest plans for the new high school in Bentonville.
Finvarra's Wren recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a conversation and performance.
Tomorrow, The William S. Paley Collection: A Taste for Modernism, will open to the public at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, has a long list of St. Patrick's Day activities.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, April 18, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.
The Fayetteville Animal Shelter will host the Dickson Street Pup Crawl on Saturday, May 19th between 3-6 p.m. Today is the last day to register.
Registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=nhpi6ojab&oeidk=a07e5s3ap417622edb9
More information: http://www.facebook.com/events/319560331430655/
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has an interesting mix of things that can be done today.
“Punjab” by Karunesh
Author and long-time Fayetteville native Geoffrey Oelsner visited KUAF to discuss his book “A Country Where All Colors Are Sacred and Alive: A Memoir of Non-Ordinary Experience and Collaboration with Nature.” The book talks about his spiritual journey and para-psychological experiences.
We tour Siloam Springs Regional Hospital that will officially open its doors at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
www.siloamspringsmemorial.com
“Po Mahina” by Kede Beamer
W. Dale Warren from the University of Arkansas Music Department gives a preview of two concerts Monday and Tuesday night at the Walton Arts Center by the University of Arkansas Campus Bands.
www.music.uark.edu
“Play Some D” by Brassy