The Medium

Multimedia artist Jennifer Baugh’s new interactive exhibit Drum Roll, Please transforms sound, light, and touch into an immersive sensory experience at The Medium in Springdale, Nov. 7–9.

On today's show, we learn about the new mission for Fulbright College. We also hear about an open house to celebrate American Archives Month. Plus, the latest edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.

This week’s Britt’s Picks highlights a mix of fall events around Northwest Arkansas.

3 Dead Idols, or Tyler Bolden, is one of 37 multidisciplinary artists awarded the grants through the Creative Exchange Fund. The Creative Exchange Fund provides financial support and studio space for Arkansas artists to take creative risks.

On today's show, we learn how changes to an early childhood voucher program in Arkansas culminated in a legislative meeting. Artist Sam King also shares the importance of place in artmaking and consumption. Plus, previewing "An Evening with Sherlock Holmes."

Pianist and composer Lauren Sonder will present her felt piano dream show at The Medium in Springdale, part of the Creative Exchange Fund Mixtape series that highlights multidisciplinary artists in Northwest Arkansas.

On today's show, Wright Thompson will discuss his book about the murder of Emmitt Till, “The Barn,” that sheds new light on a 70-year-old murder. We also explore various ways to present musical concerts with Lauren Sonder. Plus, a dive into the Pryor Center Archives with Randy Dixon to discuss Oscar Alagood, one of KATV’s first news announcers, who turned state senator.

Candy Lee wants us to consider bugs. The singer/songwriter/musician is releasing her second album inspired by insects this month. A "Backyard Bugs 2" release party is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, at 4:30 p.m. at The Medium in Springdale. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with Candy yesterday.

On today's show, we discuss the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' new comprehensive online tool to empower stronger youth mental health. We also learn about bugs in Candy Lee's new album and get an expert opinion on the current economy from a University of Arkansas economist.

Rachel speaks with Dana Harper Krementz, creator of Circus for a Cause, a community-based creative gathering, exhibition, and fundraiser for the local nonprofit inTRANSitive, scheduled for March 29 at The Medium in Springdale.