Ozarks At Large

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Sunday, June 8, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a float along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a hog farm started business near the waterway, and a brand new water park in Siloam Springs is almost ready for the public. And speaking of being ready for the public, the Walmart AMP in Rogers last night had its public debut. Blake Shelton was the first headliner to perform in the new venue, but a few days earlier, we got a sneak preview of the facility.
You can see a play, be in a play or plan for the weekend. Becca lists Wednesday’s opportunities.
Alan Chow and Jubilant Sykes will perform together Thursday night at Walton Arts Center. Their first-ever meeting took place at KUAF. Now, more than sixteen years later, they’re back in the station to discuss their careers, music and their upcoming concert.
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Northwest Arkansas roads have been assaulted this winter by record snowfall, subzero temperatures, chemical deicer and heavy snow plows--likely creating fissures and potholes. Jacqueline Froelich reports that the state's highway budget is also pitted by a dearth of funding.
The Alma Performing Arts Center will continue its season this weekend with a musical full of Elvis hits.