People often joke about the poor diet of the average college student; however, for some, it's a very serious issue. To ensure that none of its students or staff members go hungry, the UA is establishing a food pantry.
Ozarks At Large
Today we hear from Mel Brooks, the comedy legend, about how he developed Young Frankenstein into a film and staged musical. Plus two holiday musical events this weekend are previewed and more.Mel Brooks, the comedy legend, talked to Kevin Kinder of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers about how he developed Young Frankenstein and why he can't recall much about Fayetteville.
To hear more from Mel Brooks, click here.
On this edition of Ozarks, a photographic record of a modern ghost town in eastern Oklahoma, a new invention that might change how poultry litter is applied to fields in the Ozarks and more.Walton Arts Center has holiday music, holiday comedy and a Mel Brooks classic coming to the stage.
Two area photographers recently visited a modern ghost town, Picher, just west of the Arkansas border. To view photos from the visit go to www.hudsonphotos.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/novostudio.On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor discusses Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the lame duck Congress, and more. Plus, an audit that you can look forward to scheduling, and how to put about a million Christmas songs into three minutes.
Youth Bridge is preparing to host its 3rd annual It's a Wonderful Life gala next week.
Few people look forward to an audit, but an energy audit can save a home or office cash.
On this edition of the show, a report about the expansion plans for Walton Arts Center, announced last night. Click here to listen to an exclusive interview with Walton Art Center CEO Peter Lane. Plus, Dr. Reem Bassiouney from Georgetown University talks about her book "The Pistachio Seller," and her readings in Fayetteville today and tonight. We also welcome The Waymores to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio before their concert tonight at Goodfolk in Fayetteville.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the sacrifices some professors make when they sign on as an adjunct instructor. Plus, the personal papers of the prominent Arkansas politician Dale Bumpers are opened at the University of Arkansas.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us where we should runaway to today.
Mark Landon Smith from Arts Live Theatre offers a preview of the organization's summer camps.
More information is available here.
"Jessica" by: The Allman Brothers
Spring planting is going on all around the Ozarks and the Arkansas River Valley. And seeds are big business in the region, including seeds that may have been out of fashion or near extinction. Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net has this report.
The 40 days and 40 nights of Earth Day in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas are continuing. On April 21st there will be a night dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of trees. The duo Still on the Hill is organizing the event April 21 at the Global Campus Center on the Fayetteville Square.
Visit www.stillonthehill.com for more information.
Yesterday afternoon, the statue of former United States Senator and Fayetteville native J. William Fulbright was returned to its rightful place at the west entrance to Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus. The event also celebrated the 107th birth anniversary of Fulbright.
“Winter Pageant” by Café del Mar
