Walton Arts Center

On today's show, we hear that Fayetteville has broken ground on the upcoming Underwood Park. Plus, a University of Arkansas Honors College Signature Seminar details the rise of the Cold War. Also, our weekly roundup of the live music to catch across the region.

Grant Honeycutt, from Greenwood, AR, plays Wade in "Water for Elephants." It's his dream role, and in February, he'll be performing it at the Walton Arts Center.

The 12th annual Faygas at Walton Arts Center offers games, prizes and food to raise funds for The C.A.R.E. Initiative, benefiting five northwest Arkansas nonprofits.

Two young actors from area high schools may have bright futures on stage. Audrey Redwine from Fayetteville High and Cardon Sullivan from Bentonville West are the inaugural Best Actress and Actor Diamond Award winners presented by Walton Arts Center.

Artosphere, the festival that merges nature and art, is underway, centered at the Walton Arts Center. This year’s iteration of the festival includes many of the features from past Artsopheres: concerts in area chapels, the music along the Razorback Greenway that is Trail Mix and a performance by the Dover Quartet.

On today's show, we learn that a city’s art is more than just a conversation piece— it's a source of pride and a lure to attract people to visit. Also, why the Dover Quartet loves to travel to northwest Arkansas. Plus, headlines from the River Valley with Michael Tilley.

With the first day of May comes the annual Artosphere Festival, presented by the Walton Arts Center. For 18 days, there will be art, activities, and gatherings that merge creativity and nature. Yesterday, Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talked with Jennifer Ross, Vice President of Programming at Walton Arts Center, about the festival.

A new study shows that microplastics are harming freshwater streams. On today's show, we'll hear more about that study and what individuals can do to help. Also, a new law in Arkansas mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms. However, some Christian leaders oppose this measure. Plus, the annual Artosphere Festival returns, and we'll learn what's new.

Maybe you’ve seen signs at your local library, school or at a favorite arts venue thanking volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with a pair of volunteers, Paulette and Cliff Sherrer, about their volunteer work at the Walton Arts Center.

The Champions of Magic will perform at the Walton Arts Center tomorrow night. This globally touring group features magicians from various countries who collaborate to showcase sleight-of-hand tricks, daring escapes, and stunning illusions. Liberty Larsen has recently joined the Champions of Magic team, marking a new chapter in her career.