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Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.In this episode, Emerie, Janette, and Rodrick interview Ms. Mary Zunick, who is the cultural affairs manager for Visit Hot Springs. She helps organize the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival which is a celebration of Japanese culture. Ms. Zunick tells the Tiger Talk fam about all of the cool things the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival has to offer. Center. There is a LOT to do and see at this festival, so be sure to check out their website https://hotspringssistercity.org/ to find out more information! The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on April 11-12 at the Hot Springs Convention.**We want our listeners to know that families can attend the festival for FREE!

Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.Today, Emerie and Janette interview Ms. Dorothy Taylor, sponsor of The Chocolate Roll Contest and Festival in Marshall, Arkansas. Ms. Taylor tells the Tiger Talk fam about the Chocolate Roll Contest and Festival which will be held on Saturday, March 22nd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Marshall High School Gym. Be sure to check out their Facebook page to get all of the sweet details. There is a LOT to do and see and EAT at this festival!**We want our listeners to know that families can attend the festival for FREE! What a sweet way to start spring break!

Tiger Talk is an AWARD WINNING podcast that is written and produced by 4th and 5th grade EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation in Springdale, Arkansas. The theme of Season 6 is #go2ARfestivals. The hosts of Tiger Talk, and their guests, will encourage families to get outside and enjoy the fun festivals that are held in Arkansas. This season's intro song was composed and played by 4th grade EAST student Kaylee.Today, Emerie and Janette interview Rush Fentress, education director at the Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mr. Fentress tells the Tiger Talk fam about the Tulip Extravaganza which starts on Saturday, March 1st at 9:00 a.m. and continues through mid-April. Be sure to check out their Facebook page to get the scoop on when the tulips are at their peak so you can plan your visit to catch the most spectacular views of the tulips! **We want our listeners to know that kids under 3 can go to the tulip extravaganza for free and if you buy tickets online kids ages 4-12 cost $10. You save $5 on each ticket if you order online so we want our Tiger Talk fam to be sure and do that!Tiger Talk has exciting news! Thanks to our Tiger Talk fam, The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative presented Tiger Talk with ARKAST Awards in three categories!! Tiger Talk was selected as The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative's ARKAST Award winner for Best Education Podcast and Best Kids and Family Podcast. Gabby, the host of season 5, was named Young Podcaster of the Year! The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative celebrates excellence in podcasting in the American South.