Poetry

University of Arkansas instructor and poet Geffrey Davis will be reading from some of his “nature inspired” works at a free community reading at Hobbs State Park this Sunday, April 27.

Food banks play a crucial role in efforts to alleviate food insecurity nationwide. On today's show, we discuss the importance of food banks in 2025. Also, today, TheatreSquared is staging a world premiere. Plus, an appreciation of volunteers for National Volunteer Month.

High school students who won poetry competitions through their school or an education group will recite their work for a chance to compete at the national level.

Magdalene Serenity House provides a safe, cost-free home for women overcoming trauma, addiction, and incarceration. Residents can stay up to two years, supported by community partnerships. Arkansas Poet Laureate Suzanne Rhodes has led poetry workshops there for over a year, inspiring healing through creative expression. Recently, Rhodes, senior operations manager Liz Simms, and resident Michah Sullivan shared insights on "Today There Have Been Lovely Things," a new poetry collection featuring resident work.

On today's show, we touch base on the unofficial results of the 2024 General Election. Also, we hear music from Barbara Padilla. Plus, Residents of Magdalene Serenity House work with Arkansas’ poet laureate to create new work.

The more than 60 poems in Na’Tosha De'Von’s collection “Quiet as It’s Kept” give us an insight into her and allow us to feel seen, as De'Von’s poetry can be personal and universal. This week, she came to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the collection.

On today's show, we get a sense that Na’Tosha Da’Von’s poetry is for all of us. Also, the city of Fort Smith continues to consider a pricey future. Plus, the Arkansas Tiny Desk concert event approaches— with bands from all over the state.

Geoff Brock is making sure our bookshelves stay full. This year, three books with his name have been published— two are translations, and the third is his latest collection of poetry. Geoff’s own words are contained in his new collection of poetry, "After." Last week, Geoff was in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about each of the books.

On today's show, nature-based solutions Fayetteville officials designed to help mitigate climate change. Also, the unpredictable pace of finishing a poem. Plus, the week’s news and a big red ball coming to northwest Arkansas.

Writer Rawand Mustafa's collection of poetry, "Umbilical Discord," connects testimonies of war, loss and displacement from the 1948 Nakba with personal stories and contemporary perceptions of Palestinian identity. Mustafa is the winner of the 2024 Etel Adnan Poetry Prize from the University of Arkansas Press.