Live Music

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.

On today's show - working to combat the influence of smokeless tobacco use for teenagers in Arkansas. Plus, research at the University of Arkansas to help rebuild damaged muscles and a rundown of the live music happening across our listening area.

Educator Hal Cuff stops by the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about the annual June Bug Jam, a benefit for Headwaters School in Red Star, Arkansas. The event includes guided outdoor adventures, live music and more.

A conversation with Stephanie Bolin, outreach coordinator at the Beaver Watershed Alliance, about War Eagle Appreciation Day — a free community event held on the banks of War Eagle Creek that combines music, nature, family-friendly activities, and hands-on environmental education and stewardship.

Mount Sequoyah is hosting a concert and showcase with folk singer Willi Carlisle. Coined as a night of protest songs and public theater, proceeds from ticket sales will go toward the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, or PCRF, and Mount Sequoyah’s Rainbow Art Camp.

On today's show, making glass recycling easier for restaurants and bars. Also, improving care and education for geriatric care in Arkansas. Plus, considering how we carry our emotions of home through music.

For the first time in 10 years, the Cave Springs community gathered in full force at the Illinois River Watershed Partnership sanctuary this weekend to celebrate the Bats and Bluegrass Festival. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke with organizers and attended the event to get to know the people and causes behind the festival.

On today's show, the Illinois River Watershed Partnership combines bluegrass and bats for a conservation-themed event. Plus, the second summer for the University of Arkansas’ Master's program in Black sacred music is nearing the end. Plus, a non-profit radio station with a mission of community and music is ready to show off its new home.

On today's show, Little Rock Public Radio helps us get up to speed on the Arkansas Abortion Amendment. We also brush up on our Shakespeare with Arkansas Classical Theater. Plus, the person behind On the Map Shows explains the art of booking concerts.

KUAF Public Radio and Fayetteville Public Television have begun a new multimedia series of "Live Sessions". These sessions both film and record songs and conversations with local and traveling musicians. Today’s excerpt features Stepmom, an “orchestral dream punk” band based out of Oklahoma City.