Grace Penry

Kate Stoltzfus reads her poem, "Loss, but Make It Sweet," and talks about how poetry connects people in an unique way.

Carolyn Guinzio reads her poem "Watching Starlink from an Intex Pool," from her new poetry collection Cameo Blue.

Haylee Shul, a poet born and raised in Arkansas, reads an original poem, "Raising the Dead."

Clayton Scott, a poet and educator reads his poem "The Green Flash."

Springdale based poet Noelia Cerna reads "I Carry You," and discusses the power of hope and empathy in poetry.

Jamie Forrester reads their poem, "Poem for Migratory Birds" and shares some of their thoughts on poetry.

The Fayetteville Folk School is back in the Walker-Stone House after a brief closure, with Ozark Folkways taking over administration and community support, helping secure a new lease.

On today's show, we discuss how local organizations in Arkansas are implementing unique solutions to support the state's vital farming economy. We also highlight TheatreSquared's upcoming performance of a Christmas staple, provide the latest updates on the Folk School building in downtown Fayetteville and more.

More than 350 local artists, crafters, and small business owners will gather this Sunday for the semiannual NWA Makers Market at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Founder and woodworker Bo Dutton spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Grace Penry about how the pandemic-era Facebook group grew into one of the region’s largest creative communities.

On today's show, Avanza Arkansas and the Community Creative Center are coming together to celebrate Dia De Muertos in support of the state’s ALICE families. Also, NWA Makers are returning to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the Maker Market. Plus, news from the River Valley with Talk Business & Politics.