On today's Ozarks at Large we begin a week of programs looking back at some of our favorite stories of 2012. Included on today's show: restoring Wonderland Cave, Martin Short, music from Time For Three, a trip to a restored prairie, the value of music therapy and some forgotten Fort Smith history.Ozarks At Large
On today's Ozarks at Large we begin a week of programs looking back at some of our favorite stories of 2012. Included on today's show: restoring Wonderland Cave, Martin Short, music from Time For Three, a trip to a restored prairie, the value of music therapy and some forgotten Fort Smith history.Ahead on this edition of weekend Ozarks: a preview of how downtown Fayetteville will celebrate the last night of 2012. Plus, how Gibson Baskets has been making making its signature product for 120 years, and Five Forty Express sings carols in the KUAF lobby.Becca Martin Brown of NWA Newspapers says that one of the local stories that changed the state of the local entertainment scene this year was the closing of the Goodfolk House, but the familiar concerts will be reborn as the Pickin' Post Concert Series, beginning December 29 with Fred Eaglesmith.
For well over a century the Gibson family has been making baskets in northwest Arkansas. We recently spent an afternoon with Terry Gibson, a fourth-generation artisan, learning how the baskets are created.
Judd Burns, Jason Smith, Roger Haak, Michael Baker Brown, the four members of the a cappella group 540 Express, recently performed some holiday tunes inside KUAF.Last month, the relatively new University of Arkansas Ballroom and Latin dance club took to the floors of the Ohio Star Ball, the largest ballroom dancing competition in the nation. Christina Thomas attended one of the clubs meetings. She spoke with members of the team, including one who won best newcomer international in waltz and tango.
The Last Night celebration will send the old year out with fireworks and a pig drop. Yes, a pig drop.
Ahead on the program: the end of the world concert, well one of them anyway, is tonight at Rogers Little Theater. Earl and Them will be on stage and Earl Cate talks to us about his years of playing guitar with his brother, on American Bandstand and more. Plus Gibson baskets have been part of the local tapestry for more than 100 years…we’ll spend an afternoon with Terry Gibson, a fourth-generation basket artist.Two of Ozarks at Large’s own go into the Firmin Garner Performance Studio to send us into the weekend with holiday cheer.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, is back for another edition of We’re History. Today he examines the lengthy relationship between aviation, daredevils and advertising. And, yes, he has a northwest Arkansas connection.
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On this special Roots Festival Edition of Ozarks from the Fayetteville Public Library, the Del McCourry Band, Iris DeMent and Joe Crookston play some tunes for our live studio audience. And we learn about the burgeoning craft brewery scene in NWA and more.
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin has announced the installation of new voter ID photo systems in all Arkansas counties. The project is in compliance with a new state Voter ID law, passed this year by the Arkansas legislature. To learn more visit: FaceYourVote.org.
The Thanksgiving meal is over and the calendar is full of Christmas events. Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has a partial rundown for us.
In addition to bugs, our insect expert, Dr. Donald Steinkraus, likes music. We look at instances of insects in rock and roll.
"Everyday" by Buddy Holly and the Crickets
There's plenty of live theater happening in December, including performances of "Carnival" at the Alma Performing Arts Center.
Carroll County is one of just a few Arkansas counties that has no shelter for victims of domestic violence. Wildflowers Ministries in Eureka Springs is raising funds to secure the necessary property and expertise to open such a facility.
