On this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a Fayetteville resident whose grandson was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting a year ago. Plus, we learn more about Healing Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a Fayetteville resident whose grandson was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting a year ago. Plus, we learn more about Healing Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
This week's montage was inspired by the 80th anniversary of prohibition being repealed.
1. Untouchables television series, 1959
2. Some Like It Hot
3. "Gin House Blues" by Nina Simone
4. Untouchables film, 1987
5. "Rye Whiskey" by Punch Brothers
6. The Great Gatsby, 1974
7. "One Bourbon, One Scotch and One Beer" by John Lee Hooker
8. Lawless
9. "Gin and Juice" by The Gourds
10. Boardwalk Empire
11. "Black and Tan Fantasy" by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong
2. Some Like It Hot
3. "Gin House Blues" by Nina Simone
4. Untouchables film, 1987
5. "Rye Whiskey" by Punch Brothers
6. The Great Gatsby, 1974
7. "One Bourbon, One Scotch and One Beer" by John Lee Hooker
8. Lawless
9. "Gin and Juice" by The Gourds
10. Boardwalk Empire
11. "Black and Tan Fantasy" by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong
Becca reminds us it's that time of year when The Nutcracker is being performed across the area.
Arkansas wilderness photographer Tim Ernst gives some insight into how he captured some of the images in his latest picture book, "Buffalo River Beauty." We also learn Ernst's favorite spot in Arkansas, as well as the most underrated outdoor location.Arkansas wilderness photographer Tim Ernst gives some insight into how he captured some of the images in his latest picture book, "Buffalo River Beauty." We also learn Ernst's favorite spot in Arkansas, as well as the most underrated outdoor location.
Volunteers and photographers who participate in Help Portrait NWA creates portraits for those in need. 
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? Becca reminds us of a few events, including the 47th Silver Tea, that have been rescheduled for this week.
On this edition of Ozarks, what happens when snow and ice force a college to re-schedule finals…including putting finals after commencement? We'll talk to Ray Wallace with the University of Arkansas Fort Smith about how an ice storm can create problems with an academic calendar. And coffee isn't just for breakfast anymore…it's also for a canvas. We'll talk to some people making art out of coffee. And a conversation with Devon Powers. She's written about communication, social media and the commentary economy. She spoke on the University of Arkansas campus recently.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 29, 2014
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.
Here are the 9 pop culture references used for today's montage:
"Reel Around the Sun" from a 1995 performance of Riverdance
Rudy gets ready to lead the Fighting Irish onto the field for the first, and only, time
The Band backing Van Morrison on "Tura Lura Lura (It's an Irish Lullaby)" on Thanksgiving night, 1976
A Lucky Charms commercial from the early '70s
Kermit the Frog being upstaged by none other than the late, great Ray Charles singing "It's Not Easy Being Green"
John Wayne tries to get his bearings from local Dubliners upon his arrival in Ireland in The Quiet Man
A 1979 commercial for Irish Spring soap
John Lennon singing "The Luck of the Irish"
A recent commercial for Jameson Irish Whiskey
"Perfect Stranger" by Dropkick Murpheys
Katy Henriksen fills us in on today's Independent Film event at the Fayetteville Public Library and tonight's Sunday Symphony.
"Swan Lake" by Tchaikovsky
To close out today's show, we have another traditional Irish song by musicians Carol Widder and Richy McCusker.
Simultaneous tax cuts and hikes, charter schools and the latest on Medicaid expansion from the state legislature; jockeys prepare for this weekend's Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn; more sidewalks in Fayetteville and the population continues to grow in Northwest Arkansas; all in today's Segment A.
"Little Lion Man" by Mumford and Sons
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses home sales numbers, the governor's race and football.
