On this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a Fayetteville resident whose grandson was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting a year ago. Plus, we learn more about Healing Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a Fayetteville resident whose grandson was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting a year ago. Plus, we learn more about Healing Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
This week's montage was inspired by the 80th anniversary of prohibition being repealed.
1. Untouchables television series, 1959
2. Some Like It Hot
3. "Gin House Blues" by Nina Simone
4. Untouchables film, 1987
5. "Rye Whiskey" by Punch Brothers
6. The Great Gatsby, 1974
7. "One Bourbon, One Scotch and One Beer" by John Lee Hooker
8. Lawless
9. "Gin and Juice" by The Gourds
10. Boardwalk Empire
11. "Black and Tan Fantasy" by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong
2. Some Like It Hot
3. "Gin House Blues" by Nina Simone
4. Untouchables film, 1987
5. "Rye Whiskey" by Punch Brothers
6. The Great Gatsby, 1974
7. "One Bourbon, One Scotch and One Beer" by John Lee Hooker
8. Lawless
9. "Gin and Juice" by The Gourds
10. Boardwalk Empire
11. "Black and Tan Fantasy" by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong
Becca reminds us it's that time of year when The Nutcracker is being performed across the area.
Arkansas wilderness photographer Tim Ernst gives some insight into how he captured some of the images in his latest picture book, "Buffalo River Beauty." We also learn Ernst's favorite spot in Arkansas, as well as the most underrated outdoor location.Arkansas wilderness photographer Tim Ernst gives some insight into how he captured some of the images in his latest picture book, "Buffalo River Beauty." We also learn Ernst's favorite spot in Arkansas, as well as the most underrated outdoor location.
Volunteers and photographers who participate in Help Portrait NWA creates portraits for those in need. 
Arkansas residents across the state continue to recover from last weekend’s massive winter storm. But did you know that during a declared emergency, certain state laws go into effect, to protect you from crooks? Becca reminds us of a few events, including the 47th Silver Tea, that have been rescheduled for this week.
On this edition of Ozarks, what happens when snow and ice force a college to re-schedule finals…including putting finals after commencement? We'll talk to Ray Wallace with the University of Arkansas Fort Smith about how an ice storm can create problems with an academic calendar. And coffee isn't just for breakfast anymore…it's also for a canvas. We'll talk to some people making art out of coffee. And a conversation with Devon Powers. She's written about communication, social media and the commentary economy. She spoke on the University of Arkansas campus recently.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the cajun-zydeco group, Snake Eyes and the Bug Band, will perform this afternoon at the Fayetteville Public Library' we hear a conversation and a song from the band, and it's sort of like soccer but on horseback: polo in Bentonville. Plus, we celebrate the horse in our Sunday Morning Montage.
Fayetteville and Springdale Public Libraries screen movies, and a band called Narrows performs tonight at the Dickson Theatre in Fayetteville. Becca Bacon Martin with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us more.
“Along Time Listening” by Agent Fresco
Child poverty rate in Arkansas on the rise; children with mental illnesses in the state may soon be able to access mental health services through virtual checkups; and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen spoke with the Central Arkansas doom metal band called Pallbearer who performed at South by Southwest – a music, film and interactive conference hosted annually in Austin, Texas.
More information is available at www.facebook.com/pallbearerdoom
A team of University of Arkansas researchers recently received a large grant from the National Science Foundation to use age progression as a tool in the search for missing children. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with Dr. James Lampinen, a member of the research team.
For more information, contact Dr. James Lampinen at lampinen@uark.edu.
“The Concubine” by Beirut
The Ark is a coordinated initiative to increase regional competitiveness. Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar visited the launch event Wednesday afternoon to find out more.
More information is available at www.arkchallenge.org.
