Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers reminds us about an exhibit on Arkansas' first great entrepreneur, which is on display at the Bentonville Public Library today.
Ozarks At Large
A group of researchers at the University of Arkansas has found a system to store thermal energy that is both more efficient and cost effective than what power plants are currently using. Christina Thomas visits the lab to learn more.
Roby Brock from Talk Business discusses Governor Mike Beebe's meeting with the President and Vice President last week, which was an effort to promote compromise with regard to the issue of the fiscal cliff.The city of Fayetteville officially unveils a new anti-litter and beautification organization, the Fayetteville Farmers' Market gears up for a winter market, and governor Mike Beebe warns that legislators in Washington shouldn't shift funding responsibility for mandatory programs to the states.
Adam Vines’ collection of poetry "The Coal Life" was published by the University of Arkansas Press and has earned critical praise. He was recently in Fayetteville and talked with Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams.
Ahead on Weekend Ozarks: a reunion song, plus Big Cat Week on National Geographic Wild channel.
Earlier this week on the daily edition of Ozarks at Large, we brought you a story about and performance by the reunited four-piece Still on the Hill. Here, the quartet performs "Downtown" inside the Firmin Garner Performance Studio..preview.JPG)
Christina Thomas takes us to some beehives to find what the pollinators do during a typical winter and how they are faring this year given the unseasonably warm weather.Tonight's Sunday Symphony features works by Alfven, Brahms and Britten. Katy Henriksen gives us a preview.
Big Cat Week kicks off tonight on National Geographic Wild Channel with Snow Leopard of Afgahnastan. Christina Thomas speaks with Tony Gerber director and producer of the film about the important presence the animal maintains in that country, as well as what the experience of tracking such an elusive species was like.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, August 16, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the Fayetteville Schools Hall of Honor welcomes new members. Plus, music from Joseph Israel inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker died Friday morning. Jacqueline Froelich provides this remembrance. To read about the passing of an era in Fort Smith, visit the www.citywire.com.
“Tears” by Frank Vignola
Peter Wolf, the Ozark National Forest and more in our history capsule for March 7.
Becca says there is no waiting for things to happen this week. A full seven days of activities begins today.
Tommy Sands is a legendary figure in music. He’ll perform as part of a double-bill with The Hot Club of Cowtown tomorrow night.
