Holidays

Today's Ozarks at Large is an edited broadcast of the 2024 Fort Smith Chorale Christmas Concert.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they discuss Arkansas Public Theatre's "A Christmas Story" with artistic director Ed McClure.

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Features Editor April Wallace joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss local events occurring this weekend, from holiday shopping to storytime with Santa.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they discuss TheatreSquared's beloved "A Christmas Carol" production with its creative director, Bob Ford.

April Wallace of the "Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to suggest local happenings this weekend, like Winter Nights and Blippi at the Walton Arts Center, a nutcrackin' Super Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library, Avoca's Country Christmas Parade and following cookie social, and more.

As the holiday season arrives, there’s a certain magic that fills the air. For many, part of that magic is finding gifts for loved ones and friends. Curated, local holiday markets are more than just places to shop, they're a celebration of community, creativity and the spirit of the season.

On today's show, more engineers in Arkansas may contribute to a more robust economy. Plus, reporter Daniel Caruth speaks with an economic policy expert about an increase in child labor violations in Arkansas. We also get ready for a polar plunge, holiday markets and more.

'A Christmas Carol' is running at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville one last time, for now. Last week the show’s director, Stephen Marzolf, and the production’s Scrooge, Bryce Kemph, came to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to discuss the play.

On today's show, a new study on the impacts of school suspensions and depression. Also, finding the voice of Scrooge for one last 'A Christmas Carol' performance. Plus, we ask the NPR Culture Desk for book recommendations.

April Wallace of the "Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to suggest local happenings this weekend, like the NWA Boutique Show, Cranksgiving and more.