Poetry

Poet Julia Kolchinsky talks with Daniel Caruth about Parallax, her latest collection exploring motherhood, language and the experience of watching war from afar.

On today's show, we analyze two vacancy elections in the Arkansas Legislature. Additionally, we learn about creating art while being a parent and witnessing your home country at war. Plus, the latest Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.

Bee Balm's Poetry Week will feature a variety of readings, craft talks, and workshops from October 10-18. Houston poet Randall James Tyrone will read from his new novel in verse, "City of Dis," on Friday, Oct. 10, at Underbrush Books and lead a craft talk on Saturday, Oct 11, at the Fayetteville Public Library on the editing process.

On today's show, we hear about a concert at Thaden School celebrating trans rights and artistic expression. Also, Bee Balm Poetry Week returns to Fayetteville. Plus, there’s a new director at the Fort Smith Regional Airport.

A new biography from the University of Arkansas Press, "The Life and Poetry of Frank Stanford," looks at the life and work of poet Frank Stanford. Written by James McWilliams, the book follows Stanford’s early years in Mississippi and Memphis, his time in Mountain Home and Fayetteville, and his later life in New Orleans.

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.