Rogers

Fayetteville artist and musician Sam King debuts Controlled Demo at the Creamery in Rogers Oct. 19, a collection of abstract paintings shaped by DIY roots and local history.

Author John Hornor Jacobs discusses The Night That Finds Us All, a claustrophobic horror set on a century-old sailboat, ahead of his Oct. 8 talk in Rogers.

Rogers celebrated the opening of the Eighth and Easy Street Tunnel with a 120-foot mural by Erin Ashcraft, connecting the Railyard Loop and highlighting community, art and transit.

On today's show, we learn about a new affordable housing community opening in West Fayetteville. Plus, a new tunnel in Rogers is more than just a convenient bike route. Also, the next iteration of TEDxFayetteville is scheduled to take place at the Fayetteville Public Library.

Yesterday, community members gathered at The Jones Center’s newly refurbished ice skating rink to celebrate a new step for the center. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis was there and brings us this report.

A new three-story mural by Argentinian artist Francisco Diaz Scotto, known as Pastel, now adorns the First Street Flats in downtown Rogers. The floral design, part of a series commissioned by Specialized Real Estate Group, joins other community-centered works like Olivia Trimble’s "Love Your Neighbor" mural in Fayetteville.

On today's show, we hear how the Fayetteville Independent Restaurant Alliance continues to help service workers five years in. Also, a new mural in northwest Arkansas. Plus, a benefit for the Rogers Historical Museum with a twist.

Rogers Public Schools received a donated fire truck for its diesel program, giving students hands-on training. Educators discuss career and technical education growth, industry partnerships, and real-world skill-building for students.

City of Roger's arts and cultural manager Kinya Christian sits down with Ozarks at Large’s Sophia Nourani to discuss the new Prairie View Concert Series at Mount Hebron.

An Arkansas-based software developer is experimenting with real stories for AI. Also, a deep dive into the short and intense life of Frank Stanford. Plus, updates on professional soccer in northwest Arkansas.