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.
Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion in North Little Rock, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Tulsa, and more entertainment choices are available near the northwest Arkansas area.
The Springdale Municipal Airport plans expansion, and Walmart launches an internal investigation to determine whether its overseas operations have complied with U.S. federal law regarding permits, licenses and inspections.
“Settling with Power” by El Ten Eleven
Author Kristin S. Kaufman visited KUAF’s Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio last week to discuss her book, and what we can learn from chance encounters.
Yesterday, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced a $1 million gift from the Shewmaker family to encourage hands-on education at the museum.
Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Fayetteville will host a candle lighting service for families who’ve lost a child this Sunday at 7 p.m .
For more information, visit www.rollinghillsbaptistchurch.net or call Pastor Steve Sheely at 521-2660.
“Sunspots” by Bob Mould