Becca Martin Brown is excited about a new book club, which will look at some interesting art artifacts at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Ozarks At Large
Timothy Dennis takes a look at the Arkansas Entertainers' Walk of Fame, set to be unveiled in Fayetteville in the coming months.
A triptych, coming from the Greek word for three fold, is a work of art, usually a panel painting that is divided into three panels. A new book takes a closer look at the antique artform. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams spoke with University of Arkansas art historian and assistant professor Lynn Jacobs about her new book, which attempts to reinterpret the early Netherelandish triptych.
Becca Martin Brown of NWA Newspapers brings us a list of events for adults and a list for bored children, including an exhibit today and tomorrow at the Bentonville Public Library, and country music tomorrow night at George's Majestic Lounge.
The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs was shuttered nearly a month ago. But as Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis reports,a last-minute fundraising effort means that the threat of foreclosure has abated, at least for the time being.Tax revenue for the state was up in December, though officials don't expect the same gains this month. Governor Beebe is in favor of state legislators resolving the Medicaid debate in the upcoming regular session rather than during a special session later. Fayetteville-based Mitchell Communications Group announces it has been acquired by a Japanese communications conglomerate. And a new program by the NWA Children's Shelter to give children a brighter look ahead.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a new look at a mediaeval form of art, Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross on retirement, and a visit to Crystal Mountain.A triptych, coming from the Greek word for three fold, is a work of art, usually a panel painting that is divided into three panels. A new book takes a closer look at the antique artform. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams spoke with University of Arkansas art historian and assistant professor Lynn Jacobs about her new book, which attempts to reinterpret the early Netherelandish triptych.
The former Arkansas senator served Arkansas’ Fourth congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years. Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business, spoke with former Congressman Ross just as 2012 was drawing to a close. Senator John Boozman hopes to create new agriculture legislation in 2013, although Arkansas' junior senator rejected the 2012 Farm Bill in June. A walk of fame honoring Arkansans who have been successful in the entertainment business could soon be coming to Fayetteville. And Fayetteville aldermen will take a look at updating the city's electronic signage ordinance.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: how soup in Ft. Smith can help some area children have a better weekend. Plus students at the University of Arkansas will be in charge of soup, salad and everything else at the Crescent Hotel for an upcoming weekend. We also have a wrap up of the month ahead in visual arts and go to a church to learn more about how art and faith can be closely related.
It was a year ago this week that an oil spill created a major disruption in an Arkansas town.
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says there is a wide range of music (some of it free) this week.
This month, visitors to a bustling Bentonville square can step inside the Visitor's Bureau to take in the serene landscapes of pastel artist Judy Howard.
"These Foolish Things" by Lennie Tristano, and at end of show: "Come on Down to New Orleans" by Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released statewide jobless numbers Friday, showing a slight improvement to the unemployment picture in Arkansas. And Washington County records dating to before 2009 are now available online after necessary redactions were made.
"Everyone Else But You" by The Show Ponies
Talk Business Arkansas' Roby Brock discusses Simmons First National Corporation's acquisition of Delta Trust & Bank in his weekly business and political news update.
