Ahead on Ozarks, the U.S. Geological Survey is investigating an increase of tremors in Oklahoma, and Adam Posnak uses African-inspired religions' and cultures' images for his pottery. His latest exhibit opens this week in Fayetteville.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, the U.S. Geological Survey is investigating an increase of tremors in Oklahoma, and Adam Posnak uses African-inspired religions' and cultures' images for his pottery. His latest exhibit opens this week in Fayetteville.The summer months provide plenty to see in galleries around the region, including Adam Posnak's solo exhibit at Sugar Gallery in Fayetteville.
The Beaver Watershed Alliance has been working on assessing ways to improve water quality of the West Fork of the White River. As part of the project, the group is holding public meetings to engage residents and landowners alike.
Earthquakes in Oklahoma have dramatically increased since last autumn, likely linked to gas and oil development the U.S. Geological Survey says. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, larger quakes there could shake western Arkansas. We hear from both the director of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in Norman and an Arkansas seismologist. Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we say good night to iconic places and events in Fayetteville. Plus, we talk with researchers at the University of Arkansas who were sent around the world by PBS for a national show, Time Scanners. In a rare occurrence, Becca Martin Brown talks with a Bentonville gallery owner about the art scene in the city.
The University of Arkansas' Center for Spatial Technologies is featured in a new series on PBS. There will also be a public premier screening in Vol Walker Hall on campus Tuesday night.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the cajun-zydeco group, Snake Eyes and the Bug Band, will perform this afternoon at the Fayetteville Public Library' we hear a conversation and a song from the band, and it's sort of like soccer but on horseback: polo in Bentonville. Plus, we celebrate the horse in our Sunday Morning Montage.Ahead on Ozarks, can e-cigarettes help smokers reduce their nicotine consumption? More than 20 vapor shops have recently opened in northwest Arkansas alone. We take a look at the phenomenon, and Johnathan Story talks about his upcoming concert in Fayetteville, and sits down at the Mary Rumsey Baker Steinway piano in our studio.One Arkansas senator is pressing election officials to resolve issues with the state's voter ID law. Other legislators are pushing to prevent the state lottery commission from implementing video gambling games throughout the state. The FASTER Arkansas committee continues its push for changes in state law to allow public schools to connect to an existing, state-funded fiber optic network. And one Eureka Springs alderman is trying to move forward a decades-long debate on what to do about parking in that city's downtown area.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.
The Art of Living is a stress-management program that combines yoga, meditation and breathing techniques with life-improvement tips for a healthier lifestyle. Ozarks at Large's Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar finds out more about the program and its upcoming workshops in northwest Arkansas.
Call Sudhir at 426-4308 or Sachin at 366-3021 for more information.
To register for The Art of Living Part 1 course, click here.
To register for the Youth Empowerment Seminar, click here.
Becca gives a midsummer reminder of even more markets where we can get fresh, locally-grown produce.
“Cattle in the Cane” by Tony Rice
Guys and Dolls perform twice on Saturday. Also next week: B-52s on Thursday and Eldar Djangirov on Saturday.
Wearing a cow costume can earn you a free meal all day tomorrow at Chick-fil-A locations nationwide.
“Milk Cow Blues” by Doc Watson
State officials say Arkansas took in more money than expected in the just-finished fiscal year.
“Honolulu Baby” by Beau Hunks
