Ozarks At Large

Hollywood has a ratings system, as does TV, but how does one determine whether a book or a play is appropriate for them or their family?
Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis takes a look back at the past week's stories involving education.
Robert Laurence’s first novel is set in the mid-eighties . . . before cell phones and email. The story centers around the letters one writer sends to friends and how those friends’ lives are (and are not) connected. He’ll read from the book Friday night at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street. He came to our studio and talked with us about the book.


Erin Morgenstern’s novel The Night Circus is her first book. The bestseller is set inside a mysterious circus where almost anything can happen and arrives on the outskirts of town with no warning.
For more about the book and Erin Morgenstern, visit www.erinmorgenstern.com
The Bentonville school board last week approved certain expansion plans for some schools in the district. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis spoke with superintendent Michael Poore about the plans.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, many local businesses have received their starts as a mobile vendor before moving into a bricks and mortar location. A long-time Fayetteville store is doing the opposite now. We talk with Sidney of Sidney's Emporium. Plus, the cycle of Artosphere: artworks of festivals past are removed to make way for the new. And we learn three things about the Peace Corps and more.
Caroline Rose and her band stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio on their way to Wakarusa.
A recent study suggests that Arkansas' two racetrack and gaming complexes have a sizable impact on the state's economy. Fayetteville Public Schools prepares to offer free meals to city youths through the summer, and an effort to raise the state's minimum wage gets a groundswell of support.
“Dr. Funk” by The Main Squeeze
The Walmart AMP will host its first concert at its new, permanent home in Rogers Saturday night.
The 21st Cancer Challenge is just one of many ways to support nonprofits in the area this month.
“Marking” by Tropic of Pisces
In case you’re wondering who to see at Wakarusa this weekend, Becca Martin Brown provides some suggestions.