Before Theatre Squared presents Sons of the Prophet, we'll have a chance to hear from the playwright during an appearance at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Ozarks At Large
We catch back up with one of the start-ups we met at last year's Ark Challenge, Sooligan. the co-founders of the social media platform have made good on their promise to launch at the biggest sproting event in the country.
You can learn more about the next Ark Challenge here. You can follow Sooligan at their Facebook page or on Twitter.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, talks to David Ramsey about the fallout from last week's announcement Dustin McDaniel will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 2014.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we look at the entrepreneurial spirit in our area. Also, a handful of schools have had to cancel classes this month due to illness. We investigate what factors go into the decision to close a school and what must happen prior to reopening.
University of Arkansas professor Chris Shields is working on a series of fantasy novels based in the Ozarks. He will have a book signing from 1-3 p.m. February 9 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.Ahead on Ozarks: the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank could earn a major donation if enough people make a click on a web page. We also continue our coverage of the 89th General Assembly as Representative Charlie Collins of Fayetteville talks tax policy with Roby Brock. And the 28th season for Rogers Little Theater has been announced. Becca martin Brown says it includes flying monkeys, a dinner guest with no intention of leaving and the French Revolution. We'll have the details later.Last week the band 3 Penny Acre was on The Pickin' Post with Mike Shirkey. Before we closed the work week, we wanted to bring you one of the songs they recorded for Mike. It will be included on their next CD.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the rundown on the Rogers Little Theater's 28th season, Wizard of Oz is included in the highlights.
Ahead on Ozarks: tigers at Turpentine Creek near Eureka Springs use a canvas to create art...but they substitute their tongue for a paint brush. Jacqueline Froelich spent a day watching the big cats creating art. Plus the Arkansas House Minority Leader, Greg Leding of Fayetteville, talks to Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business about the Democratic agenda for the 89th general Assembly and Kyle talks to Paul Haas, the conductor of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas about Saturday night's concert at Walton Arts Center.Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, talks to the House Minority Leader, Greg Leding, about the Democrats' plan for the 89th General Asssembly.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, February 10, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, four legislators from northwest Arkansas discuss the fiscal session that begins today in Little Rock. They’ll examine the chances the private option is or isn’t funded by the time lawmakers adjourn. We’ll also get a small preview of some of the musicians heading to Fayetteville this summer for the fifth edition of the Fayetteville Roots Festival.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
"Another Love (Zwette Edit)" by Tom Odell
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses homes sales numbers, permit numbers, and more.
The Jones Center has received a $1 million pledge from the George family.
"Angry Hill" by George Ezra
Becca tells us how to attend several events this weekend for a reasonable cost.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
"Night Bus" by Lucy Rose
