Becca suggests a holiday workshop at the Bella Vista Public Library or catching a performance of A Christmas Carol by TheatreSquared.
Ozarks At Large
Volunteers and photographers who participate in Help Portrait NWA creates portraits for those in need. 
Arkansas residents across the state continue to recover from last weekend’s massive winter storm. But did you know that during a declared emergency, certain state laws go into effect, to protect you from crooks? The Economic Policy Institute and the AFSCME release a report, Greenwood residents approve a sales tax increase, and more.
Becca reminds us of a few events, including the 47th Silver Tea, that have been rescheduled for this week.
On this edition of Ozarks, what happens when snow and ice force a college to re-schedule finals…including putting finals after commencement? We'll talk to Ray Wallace with the University of Arkansas Fort Smith about how an ice storm can create problems with an academic calendar. And coffee isn't just for breakfast anymore…it's also for a canvas. We'll talk to some people making art out of coffee. And a conversation with Devon Powers. She's written about communication, social media and the commentary economy. She spoke on the University of Arkansas campus recently.
Becca tells us that the eagles are out at Beaver Lake, and a harp concert and more are just ahead on the calendar.
Devon Powers, author and researcher, says the development of the instant commentary on social media is changing our conversational landscape.
The winter storm last week altered the finals exam schedule for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a movement in Fayetteville is encouraging residents to be kind to others, not just on Valentine's Day, but all year long. Plus, extremely cold temperatures and out of the ordinary snow storms have some wondering about climate change. We speak with one U of A researcher about global warming's effects on vegetation. And, two R&B divas perform in the region, Becca Martin Brown tells us what's up and more.
As classes begin at the University of Arkansas, students are making apartments their home all over town. We talked with two representatives about the process of moving thousands of students into new places.
The conversations with Chuck Hall and Kathy Lacey were part of our collaboration with ozarksunbound.com. You can click here to hear more of the discussions.
"Dirty Harry" by Gorillaz
When most of us go on summer vacation, we pack our swimsuits, sunscreen and favorite book. When wildlife essayist Joe Neal goes on vacation, he packs those things too, as well as his microphone and digital recorder--just so we listeners can tag along.
Joe Neal is author of "Birds in Northwestern Arkansas: An Ecological Perspective" available at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. He is also coauthor, with Douglas James, of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas press.
Yesterday, Ivye Allen, Foundation for the Mid South president, announced the launch of the organization's new online campaign.
For more information, visit fndmidsouth.org.
Roby Brock of talkbusiness.net talks with GOP consultant Clint Reed about recent polls showing Republican candidates with large leads in certain races in Arkansas.
For more information about the talkbuisness/Hendrix College poll, talkbusiness.net
Amelia Earhart, Hurricane Andrew and more in our history capsule for August 24.
