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The nonprofit Music Moves operates with the idea music can be a gateway to education and history and that music can be entertaining. They’re combining those on Thursday for the Good News and Blues fundraiser. Music Moves officials came to the Carver Center for Public Radio to discuss how the fundraiser has fun to further the group’s educational mission.
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Texas natives Ezra Idlet and Keith Grimwood form the two-piece band Trout Fishing in America. They will headline the 76th-annual Original Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs on Friday. They joined Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams over Zoom to speak about pausing their tour during the pandemic and more.
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On today's show, a private nature preserve is being constructed on the site of the former Dogpatch USA amusement park in northern Newton County. Also, Trout Fishing in America is visiting the Aud in Eureka Springs later this month for the 76th annual Original Ozark Folk Festival. Plus, touching base with two actors from the cast of TheatreSquared’s “The Band’s Visit.”
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Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia collaborated to produce As We Speak, and bring their musical talents to Walton Arts Center on November 4.
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Today on The Outline: LISA Academy in Fayetteville hosted its official grand opening at the new location on Van Asche Drive. Also, The Center for Poultry Excellence at the University of Arkansas will host researchers from around the world this month for the International Avian Influenza Summit. Plus, The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas is awarding grants to help boost adolescent mental health.
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The DIY- or “Do It Yourself”- music scene in Northwest Arkansas is a vibrant, diverse community that thrives on the innovation of local artists. Ozarks At Large's Sophia Nourani speaks with Robert Bishop, KUAF’s music manager, about Fayetteville’s strong connection to music and community and an upcoming event that highlights their importance.
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The Fort Smith Symphony, led by musical director John Jeter, has partnered with ArcBest to perform an outdoor concert at their headquarters off McClure Drive tomorrow. Jeter visited the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about brand-new music the symphony will perform.
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Centered mostly on a section of Dickson Street, Falltoberfest activities include music, food and autumnal shenanigans. Hanna Withers, a co-owner of Maxine’s Tap Room, is one of the organizers of the event, and she said it's a different kind of October festival than a standard Oktoberfest.
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Songwriter and vocalist Candy Lee is teaming up with musicians from Northwest Arkansas to host "Candy Songs Kids Music Festival" this Saturday. She discusses how her recent work is geared toward kids and preparation for the big show.
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Today on the Outline: After two unsuccessful attempts, Gov. Sanders submits a third draft of a bill to alter the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA. Plus, educating business leaders with The Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.