On the list today – a concert on the lawn at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, a reading and book-signing with author Cary Groner at Nightbird Books, and a performance by Trout Fishing in America at the Alma Performing Arts Center.
Ozarks At Large
On today's edition of Ozarks, a look at Bikes, Blues and BBQ's effect on the small hamlet of Oark. And, we talk with Dr. Brett Shadle about his research into African history.Author Leslie Daniels will host a reading and book signing at 7 tonight in Giffels Auditorium on the University of Arkansas campus.
On today's edition of Ozarks, a look at how a Fayetteville church is working to build awareness about Congo. And, John Jeter gives us a preview of the Fort Smith Symphony's next concert.On today's edition of Ozarks, we have a preview of the Emerson String Quartet as well as Step Afrika, two groups who will be performing at Walton Arts Center this month. Also, a small museum will now look at the legendary performers who appeared at Little Rock's Barton Coliseum.A small museum that is opening soon will look at the legendary performers who have played at Little Rock's Barton Coliseum.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, political bloggers Jason Tolbert and Michael Cook discuss the state of politics in Arkansas, and Janet Eilber, the artistic director for the Martha Graham Dance Company, talks about the company’s upcoming performance at Walton Arts Center. Also on today’s show, the band Fork and Knife visit KUAF.Jason Tolbert leans right and Michael Cook leans left. These two political bloggers sat down for a conversation about various state politics hot topics in the studio of our content partner www.talkbusiness.net.
Friday afternoon, University of Arkansas Chancellor Dr. G. David Gearhart and Governor Mike Beebe dedicated the Nanoscale Material Science and Engineering building on Dickson Street on campus. Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar took a tour of the facility following the ceremony.Kyle Kellams talks to author Jonell Portillo whose book covers the incredible journey her grandmother Nellie Mae Strickland made in a covered wagon.
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Monday, April 7, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the man who has been intimately connected with the Nobel Peace Prize for the past quarter-century talks about the process for selecting a recipient and some of the controversies associated with the honor.
The Irish dancing show “Riverdance” will stop in Fort Smith this Thursday. The farewell tour ends in June. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Dumore Lassies” by The Chieftans
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville will host the fourth annual Interfaith Harmony Day this Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
“Mad Hatter’s Song” by Incredible String Band
A new 5K called Community 5K and Fun Run will take place this Saturday, February 25 at 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. respectively in West Fork.
Poet Gerald Sloan visited KUAF yesterday to talk about his new book of poetry “Paper Lanterns.” He’ll read from the book tomorrow at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville at 7 p.m.
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“That’s a Serious Thing” by Jack Teagarden
Ozarks at Large is reporting on the critical role social workers play in our lives, from elementary school to hospice.
Today, Christina Thomas speaks with two hospital social workers, one at rural Eureka Springs Hospital and one with Mercy Hospital in Rogers. While their daily activities were very different, their roles are extremely similar: to remove barriers to healthcare and help to have a more informed patient.
“Help” by Brazilian Tropical Orchestra
