Local Events

Ozark Natural Foods, a community-owned grocer that also regularly hosts public events, will hold a local vendor fair Saturday, June 14. Pete spoke with Lisa Canote, ONF's marketing director, to learn more.

A conversation with Katy Henriksen, founding director of Trillium Salon Series, about Microplastique — an experimental music performance blending toy instruments with traditional ones, presented in partnership with Likewise Community in Fayetteville.

Members of the NWA Ghostbusters stop by KUAF to talk about their upcoming fundraiser at Arkadia Retrocade benefiting the NWA Women’s Shelter — and to clear the Carver Center for Public Radio of any paranormal activity.

A conversation with David Hamernick, founder of the NWA Film Club, about an upcoming community event celebrating queer culture through film, drag performances and live music — plus an after-party with sets by local and visiting DJs.

The city of Rogers is introducing a new way for residents and visitors to explore the city. The Summer Badge Passport Challenge encourages people to experience five areas of Rogers and share those experiences.

The fifth annual Her Set, Her Sound Festival is taking place this Saturday, June 7, at Prairie Street Live in Fayetteville. Ozark at Large's Sophia Nourani sits down with founder and organizer Robyn Jordyn.

The Cave Springs community will again gather at the Illinois River Watershed Partnership sanctuary to celebrate the second annual Bats and Bluegrass Festival Saturday, July 19. The event will feature live bluegrass music from The Sons of Otis Malone, food trucks, educational activities, hikes and, of course, bats.

This weekly conversation about music continues Timothy Dennis' "Talkin' Tunes" segment with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani and KUAF technical director Wai-Kay Carenbauer. The three discuss music performances and events occurring this week around the region.

On Mondays, Ozarks at Large features Sound Perimeter, a show hosted by Lia Uribe that aims to expand your musical boundaries. Next week, those boundaries will grow even more when Lia presents Sound Perimeter Live at TheatreSquared.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they speak with Jonna Summers, owner of the Banshee Manor Haunted Attraction and The Manor. While one is scarier than the other, both offer medieval decor and activity.