Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a visit to a jeweler's studio where she makes trinkets of beauty with stones, sterling silver and words on metal. Plus, we talk with blogger Mat Campbell of the Blue Hog Report about how the lawyer-turned-journalist uncovers and covers political happenings in the state.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a visit to a jeweler's studio where she makes trinkets of beauty with stones, sterling silver and words on metal. Plus, we talk with blogger Mat Campbell of the Blue Hog Report about how the lawyer-turned-journalist uncovers and covers political happenings in the state.
Local artist Nancy Dallison started working with metal just two years ago and is already creating beautiful wearable art pieces. Matt Campbell's Blue Hog report has been an influential player in Arkansas politics.
A nearly one-thousand mile bicycle journey passed through northwest Arkansas yesterday as riders commemorate the forced removal of thousands of Cherokee people along the Trail of tears.
A new study by AARP places Arkansas 40th in the nation in terms of long-term care for the elderly. The Arkansas Air and Military Museum will kick off its monthly Airport Days celebrations Saturday, and the Walton Arts Center reschedules some performances because of construction related to expansion efforts at the Fayetteville facility.
Ahead on Ozarks, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce announces a program to create new jobs. Also, a conversation with Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times.According to the National Climate Assessment the amount of precipitation falling heavy rainstorms has increased in parts of the country.
Local artists can submit designs for a mural at the Springdale Aquatic Center and for a poster for the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival.
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, can e-cigarettes help smokers reduce their nicotine consumption? More than 20 vapor shops have recently opened in northwest Arkansas alone. We take a look at the phenomenon, and Johnathan Story talks about his upcoming concert in Fayetteville, and sits down at the Mary Rumsey Baker Steinway piano in our studio.
Last night in Fayetteville, the city gave a salute to the thousands of volunteers giving time to the city.
For more information about volunteering click here.
"Coulibaly" by Amadou & Mariam
Three silent, bald, blue men are the stars of the Blue Man Group. The creative organization, which produces theatrical shows featuring music, comedy and multimedia is spending the week in Northwest Arkansas.
More information on the Blue Man Group is available at blueman.com.
Becca Bacon Martin says this holiday weekend has free music in Eureka Springs, a favorite play in Mena and that's just the beginning.
"How High the Moon" by Pascal Bokar
Retirement, desegregation and more in our history capsule for September 3.
Paul McGowan is one-third of the band Shout Lulu, but he's also playing solo gigs and has a new CD, "Sleepy Lou."
For more information about Paul and Shout Lulu, including performance schedule visit shoutlulu.com.
