On today’s show, we get an update on the plan to extinguish an underground fire burning below Bella Vista for months. Plus, the historic residence of noted Fayetteville architect Fay Jones is being brought to light for the first time through a set of inaugural guided public tours. And J.D. Clayton plays for us inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.

Bella Vista community members and other stakeholders got a progress report Thursday on extinguishing the underground stump dump fire. State environmental officials say once phase one of extinguishing the fire is complete in the coming days, work will move to excavating the site, extinguishing the fire and remediating the area.

Becca Martin Brown, features editor at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, gives us a list of things to do this weekend that you might not have considered, such as the 27th Annual Spring Crank-Up in Gentry, the return of Springfest, Ozark Stories at Shiloh Museum, and more. 

Today, we hear from organizers of the Arkansas Citizens' Climate Accord, which will take place April 27 in Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro and Little Rock. Organizers say they want Arkansans from different backgrounds with different ideas and questions to participate.

On today's show, we hear about an upcoming gathering that will take place simultaneously in four Arkansas cities to raise money and awareness about climate change. Also, a visiting virtuoso who will bring his oud to audiences in northwest Arkansas gives us a preview of his concerts, happening tonight and tomorrow in Fayetteville. And we hear from some of the local musicians who entered this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

People will gather simultaneously in Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Jonesboro and Little Rock on April 27 for the Arkansas Citizens’ Climate League Arkansas Climate Accord. Shelly Buonaiuto is helping organize the Fayetteville version of the event this year, and she says the sessions serve as both informational exchanges and fundraisers. Money raised this year helps members of the Arkansas Citizens Climate League go to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of the state’s congressional delegation.

There aren't many musicians who can say they have performed with R.E.M., Bill Frisell, Arturo O'Farrill and Public Enemy, but Rahim AlHaj can claim that honor. The virtuoso oud player has studied the instrument since he was 9 years old, and he has wowed audiences around the world with his skills on the ancient instrument. He will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday night at Fayetteville Public Library, and the Rahim AlHaj Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Faulkner Performing Arts Center.