This fall you can see (or even be in) the Wizard of Oz and 12 Angry Men.
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Becca Martin Brown gets us ready for The King and I in Rogers and an adaptation of Jane Austen in Fort Smith.
Youth Home serves thousands of teens from around the state annually and now has a bit more financial stability.
In the first of our series on the deployment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Arkansas, Cynthia Crone, the state’s insurance department deputy commissioner, explains the fundamentals, including getting an early look at Arkansas’s insurance exchange, now referred to as marketplace.Officials with hunger relief organizations in Arkansas express concern over recent efforts to remove SNAP funding from the federal Farm Bill. Central Arkansas leaders request information from ExxonMobil regarding a stretch of pipeline in the Lake Maumelle Watershed. The Arkansas House and Senate Education Committees discuss the new Common Core curriculum, set to take effect when schools start in about a month. And the Fayetteville Public Library board of directors moves forward with an offer to purchase the former City Hospital property.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a local artist aims to have more of his artwork in public places; from cockroaches to giant ants, the roles bugs play in films; the latest installment of Arkansongs and our daily conversation with Becca Martin Brown.
Stacy Leeds, Dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law, has pledged $50,000 to start The Public Interest and Rural Community Sustainability Fund to get law school students to the areas they are needed most.
Plus, Goveror Mike Beebe advocates for more broadband in Arkansas’ public schools. Roby Brock has more in this week’s TalkBusiness Arkansas Update.Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin faces a lawsuit after allegedly failing to comply with the state's Freedom of Information Act. Governor Mike Beebe calls on more lawmakers to think less about slashing taxes and more about providing essential services and projects for Arkansans. And a new partnership between the Clinton School of Public Service, Walton College of Business and Rockfish Interactive hopes to encourage students to pursue public service through entrepreneurship.
On this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we learn more about the number pi, albeit casually. Plus, we meet Penelope the pet skunk, and we visit Springdale's hidden treasure.
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Sunday, February 9, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we look at the history of The Lincoln Echo, the last in a long line of African American newspapers in Arkansas. Plus, we speak with one of the cast members of 'I Love Lucy On Stage,' and we find out how Martin Greer makes his sweet treats.
The Cow Paddy Run is back after ten years. Race directors Max Mahler and Ben Putman visit KUAF's Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to tell us more.
A six-week festival that celebrates art, that in turn celebrates nature and sustainable living, kicks off tomorrow on Earth Day.
Medical marijuana, Arkansas Music Pavilion 2011 season, Dalai Lama's appearance and more -- on today's Ozarks at Large Half Time.
Music, music, music and a little talk.
"It's a Jungle in Here" by Medeski Martin and Wood
Every Tuesday evening the historic Carroll County Courthouse in Eureka Springs resonates with exquisite harmony. Jacqueline Froelich takes us there.
Don Matt and Scott Thompson will perform a benefit concert for Clear Spring School Scholarship Fund, Friday, April 22 at 7pm in Gavioli Chapel in Eureka Springs. For tickets 479-253-7888.
"Hilo E/E Liti'u" by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman
