RefleXions Music Series

Today’s episode is a reflection, a sonic postcard if you will, from the recent Sound Perimeter LIVE concert at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, an event that was possible thanks to the support of the University of Arkansas Women’s Giving Circle and the Reflexions Music Series.

Earlier this month, Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani was able to get a sneak peak of the new Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research, or I3R, on the UofA campus. Walking alongside Dr. Ranu Jung, associate vice chancellor of the university and founding executive director of the institute, Sophia had the chance to discuss the space and some of the work that will be done there.

The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research collaborated with the RefleXions Music Series to host “Marimbas in the Americas Musical Experience”. Set to officially open in April, the institute showcased internationally acclaimed ensembles Marimba Sol De Chiapas and PerCombia.

On today's show, what is on Arkansas report card from the American Lung Association. Plus, about 100,000 Arkansans were without power this morning because of heavy snowfall. Also, "Kim's Convenience" opens this weekend at TheatreSquared, an excerpt from KUAF's RefleXions Music Series and more.

Hosts Rachell Sanchez-Smith and Rogelio Garcia Contreras, director of social innovation for the Walton College of Business, speak with Lia Uribe, founder of RefleXions, Steven Byess, music director of the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, and Margot LeMaster, director of EngageNWA, about the reimagining of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons into The Four Seasons of Latin Jazz. Also, what diversity and equity work looks like through creative justice.

In the second part of the RefleXions Tertulia Panel, hosts Rachell Sanchez-Smith and Rogelio Garcia Contreras discuss reimagining Vivaldi and what diversity and equity work looks like through creative justice with Dr. Lia Uribe, Steven Byess, music director of the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, and Margot LeMaster, director of Engage NWA.

On today's show, after nearly 50 years, the Arkansas Women's Commission submitted an updated report. Also, a bill banning TikTok on government-issued devices. Plus, a podcast excerpt from RefleXions, the composers behind the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas' next concert and more.

Hosts Rachell Sanchez-Smith and Lia Uribe speak with RefleXions team member Rogelio Garcia Contreras and Margot Lemaster, director of Engage NWA, about the reimagining of The Four Seasons into The Four Seasons of Latin Jazz.

Hosts Rachell Sanchez-Smith and Dr. Lia Uribe speak with RefleXions Team member Rogelio Garcia Contreras and Margot Lemaster, Director of Engage NWA, about the reimagining of The Four Seasons into The Four Seasons of Latin Jazz.

Today we hear part two of the latest episode of the RefleXions podcast. In November, the RefleXions Music Series facilitated a conversation with three…