If you are unsure of what Zumba Fitness is, you'll soon have a chance to find out...and for a good cause.
Ozarks At Large
Don't let anybody tell you there is nothing to do. Six times a week, including this conversation, Becca Bacon Martin offers up possibilities for entertainment.
We spend time in the Cafe Rue Orleans kitchen as we prepare for Thursday's Chefs in the Garden at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks.
From last week's debate between the major party candidates for US Senate, a question about tax cuts.
Eleven architecture students and their professor, spent a portion of their summer vacation in Fayetteville repairing and documenting the family home of noted architect Fay Jones, who passed away in 2004.
For their effort they won a coveted prize and the knowledge they've helped preserve an icon. Jacqueline Froelich brings us their story.
To learn more about the work and life of Fay Jones visit the University of Arkansas Mullins Library special collections section on line at libinfo.uark.edu--many thanks to curator Ellen Compton.
Democrat Blanche Lincoln and Republican John Boozman respond to the first question from last week's debate in Little Rock.
All week long on the air and on the web we'll hear more from the debate in Little Rock. Here are the candidates' answers to another question from that debate.
All week long on the air and on the web we'll hear more from the debate in Little Rock. Here are the candidates' answers to another question from that debate.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large we find out about a new, faster way to send out alerts about missing children. Plus, we get ready for a packed weekend with Becca Bacon Martin of What's Up, learn about those hot air balloons over Harrison and welcome Mike Block and his cello into the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.Mike Block has performed with Yo-Yo Ma, Darol Anger, Mark O'Connor and many other great musicians. He's helping the world re-think the cello. He performs tonight on the University of Arkansas campus and Thursday he came to KUAF to talk and perform inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. For more about Mike, www.mikeblock.net.
This week's Saturday Market in Fayetteville has art, local food, live music and a new cookbook.
Amber Alerts, "America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response" are issued by law enforcement when a child is abducted. But even more expedient rapid response alert systems are emerging, pushed by smart phones--to help save even more children. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
To learn more visit achildismissing.org and to sign on to the AMBER alert wireless system go to amberalert.gov.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 2, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, a united effort to protect the single largest source of drinking water in northwest Arkansas. The Beaver Watershed Alliance wants to use information, muscle and policy to protect the water around us. Plus the Fayetteville Jazz Collective is getting ready for a big holiday concert.
Becca says the ACO is hosting auditions for The Sound of Music this week.
Monica Ramirez, deputy director for Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, is working to end sexual harassment and sexual assault against farmworker and low-wage immigrant women.
at end of show: "Better Than" by John Butler Trio
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
“Dentist Dub” by Lone Ranger
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
“Feelin So Good” by Olivia Ong
Our insect expert tells us a few ways to keep the pest from munching on produce meant for your dinner table.
