This weekend the University of Arkansas' Department of mathematical Sciences will spend three hours celebrating puzzles, Martin Gardner and math.
Ozarks At Large
The Springdale Public Library will close much of next week as part of the library's ongoing renovation project. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announces the formation of a state task force to end human trafficking in the state. A fourth party gets 2014 ballot access in Arkansas. And the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality releases funds for cutting diesel emissions in the state.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the Amazeum receives a large gift and Grant Tennille, the director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, discusses the state of Arkansas' economy.
In the span of 35 years, The Austin Lounge Lizards have released 11 albums including one this year. The band has a loyal following around the country, and when they were in Fayetteville recently, they stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a live set on The Pickin' Post. Here's one of the songs from that set.A scavenger hunt, a cooking class, a blood drive and more will take place in the days and weeks ahead.
The Arkansas Department of Education yesterday released the annual achievement adequacy report for primary and secondary schools in the state. The state Department of Human Services says that more than 49,000 Arkansans have been automatically enrolled in insurance plans based on a formula by the Arkansas Insurance Department. the director of FEMA under President Clinton declares his candidacy for the Fourth District seat in U.S. Congress. The Marshals Museum in Fort Smith gets a boost, and Mercy Hospital NWA names its new president.
The Arkansas Department of Education yesterday released the annual achievement adequacy report for primary and secondary schools in the state. The state Department of Human Services says that more than 49,000 Arkansans have been automatically enrolled in insurance plans based on a formula by the Arkansas Insurance Department. the director of FEMA under President Clinton declares his candidacy for the Fourth District seat in U.S. Congress. The Marshals Museum in Fort Smith gets a boost, and Mercy Hospital NWA names its new president.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we spend time with a student who is part of the Autism Support Program at the University of Arkansas…a program developed two years ago on campus. And we'll also find out about the plans for Nerdies…a program that will cater toward young people who might not want to spend time on the field or the court, but working with other hobbies and pastimes.
In this month's music review, we listen to Let's Be Still, the sophomore album from Seattle-based The Head and the Heart.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, March 28, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Isayah's Allstars performs inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, details on a festival that celebrates edamame, and Michael Tilley from The City Wire gets us up to date on the week in news.
Arts Live is taking one of the worst movies ever made, Plan Nine From Outer Space, and turning it into a play. Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the scoop on that and more.
Tomorrow night art and music come together in an unusual way for a concert in Bella Vista.
"Winter Song" by Sara Barielles and Ingrid Michaelson
A number of Arkansas doctors have spoken out against the medical marijuana issue to be decided next month by state voters, the new Arkansas Poll was released yesterday, and the Arkansas men's golf team finishes its fall season of play.
The Razorback Greenway, a 36-mile stretch of trail that will eventually connect Fayetteville to Bentonville and pass through Johnson, Springdale, Lowell and Rogers, will take a big step toward completion tomorrow.
Last week, the museum opened a new exhibit “To Cap it all Off," showcasing hats from the 20th Century and beyond. A Matter’s Mingle is set for this evening to celebrate both the museums anniversary and the exhibit. We speak with Dr. Gaye Bland, the museum's director.
