On this edition of Ozarks, the Fulbright statue returns to its rightful place on the University of Arkansas campus; and we discuss “The Secrets of Stonehenge” with archaeologist Vincent Gaffney from the University of Birmingham in England. Also on the show today, a look at the life of Norman Baker who operated an unorthodox cancer hospital at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs in the 1930s.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center, a non-profit civil rights group based in Montgomery, Alabama, issued its annual “hate report,” last month. Jacqueline Froelich takes a critical look at the Arkansas data.
On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, we take a look at the newly-constructed Pea-Ridge tornado shelter; and discuss what the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College poll findings could mean for Republicans and Democrats in Arkansas this November. Also on the show, some highlights from Walton Arts Center's 10x10 Series Countdown Conversation about The Whiffenpoofs of Yale.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Mitsubishi puts a major manufacturing plan in Fort Smith on hold. An anonymous donor makes a John Brown University project possible; University of Arkansas students prepare to read human-books; and the duo Black and Tan return to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, Douglas Casa from Korey Stringer Institute discusses ways to reduce heat stroke-related injuries and fatalities among athletes. Chef David Lewis from BHK Café in Fayetteville discusses some intriguing food pairings; and a preview of Anna Caterina Antonacci’s tomorrow night performance on the University of Arkansas campus.
Douglas Casa, the chief operating officer of Korey Stringer Institute, a Storrs, Connecticut-based organization dedicated to heat stroke prevention among athletes, discusses ways to eliminate heat stroke injuries and deaths for athletes.
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On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, comedian Mo Alexander prepares to perform tonight in Fayetteville; and the University of Arkansas gets its own community garden. Also, Rogers’ first ever Downtown Restaurant Week kicks off today; and looking for food in your own backyard, or someone else’s.
Not forced to hibernate due to inclement weather this winter, Joe Neal has reportedly gone to the loons. He is coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press. His latest book “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir,” is published by Half-Acre Press.
Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar spoke with Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week co-founder Jade Terminella about the process of putting together the event, and what’s in store for us next year.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, the University of Arkansas dedicates the Epley Center for Health Professions; and a visit to a Carroll County farm growing food with techniques more than a century old. We learn more about the joy of foraging and eating wild food; and a look at what will be available once the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market returns next week.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a report on the approved usage of E-Notarization in Arkansas. And we speak to an editor, a reporter, and a journalism instructor about the future of newspapers and journalism.
We take a closer look at Kuk Sool Won, a form of martial arts that integrates various fighting techniques.
More information available at www.kuksoolwon-rogers.com
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about Arts Night Live at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and more.
KUAF’s Robert Ginsburg has a preview of this year’s KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series. He talks to Kyle Kellams about what’s in store for us.
Music included in the story:
“Oam’s Blues” by Aaron Goldberg
“Moon and Sand” by Vic Juris
Syrian journalist and activist, Omar al Muqdad has been covering the Syrian Revolution since it began in March 2011, part of the Arab Spring.
Because his life was at risk, the U.S. State Department granted him political asylum. He recently settled in Fayetteville. Jacqueline Froelich met with the self-described media smuggler to bring us his story.
The Siloam Springs 7th Annual Heritage Festival, hosted by the Siloam Springs Museum, is this Saturday in City Park. In addition to music from bands such as Prime Time Performers and Bill acorn and Friends, there will be demonstrations in lace-making, wood carving, and a an Old West street gunfight presented by the Arkansas Lead Slingers.
More information is available at www.arkansasleadslingers.com.