Liberace, Facebook and more in our history capsule for February 4.
Ozarks At Large
A professor at the University of Arkansas has co-authored a new book designed to help colleges deal with ethical issues.
Our History Doctor, Bill Smith, uses the naming of a new White House press secretary to take a look back at the history of the position.
On this edition of Ozarks, the University of Arkansas is gearing up for the third year of its One Book, One Community Program and welcomes Walmart to its Garland Street Center. Also, a Skills Swap Conference teaches local professionals how to communicate more effectively online and more.
This annual project encourages participants to read the same book in order to foster intellectual conversations throughout the region.
Ron Breeding talks with an Arkansas prison spokesperson about a potential plan to send some inmates south.
On this edition of Ozarks, the Northwest Arkansas Council looks to the future. Plus downtown Springdale also considers what's ahead and our History Doctor considers just what history is.
Theater Squared's next performance is "Sundown Town." The script takes a bold look at race relations. We'll hear some of the discussion about the script held last night at the Fayetteville Public Library. More from the conversation will be included in upcoming editions of Ozarks at Large. Visit www.theater2.org for more information about "Sundown Town".
Today on the program, Eddie L. Armstrong, a leading young community activist, prepares to speak the University of Arkansas Fort Smith during its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. Also, Meals on Wheels is looking for more drivers to help deliver food to seniors, the Northwest Arkansas Lacrosse League prepares for its fifth season, and more.
Zooey Deschanel, Queen Liliuokalani and more in our history capsule for January 17.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, distance education will have a strong presence in a program on the University of Arkansas campus next fall, plus Rogers Little Theatre brings a comedy classic to the stage. We go behind the scenes with The Man Who Came To Dinner.
The northwest Arkansas chapter of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is getting ready to host Soup Sunday. The event helps raise funds to finance the non-profit’s advocacy efforts. I spoke with Laura Kellams, the director of the organization in northwest Arkansas.
To hear more of this conversation, click here.
A production of “Come Fly Away” comes to Fort Smith. A book signing and auditions for a play are also in order. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Snow” by Loreena McKennitt
Music Matters is a segment where we’ll discuss musical instruments and people associated with them.
Today, Ozarks at Large’s Sophie Kid speaks with Dr. Michael Montgomery, double bass instructor at the University of Arkansas.
To listen to more of this conversation, click here.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net sat down with Governor Mike Beebe to discuss economic growth issues, business news and more.
“Shifting Down” by Cecil Taylor
Residents concerned about how municipalities deal with property owners regarding general utility easements for public works improvement projects met last night in Fayetteville to talk about fair compensation.