Here's How to Talk Ozark in Seven Simple Steps
May 11, 2021 — Why DO we talk that way? Find out in a fun virtual program, How to Talk Ozark in Seven Simple Steps at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 25.
Dr. Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University and author of "A History of the Ozarks," takes a lighthearted look at the Ozarks vernacular. Natives and longtime residents of the Ozarks will enjoy revisiting forgotten styles and words, and gain an appreciation for cultural diffusion and regional distinctiveness in Missouri.
Presented in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council. Registration begins May 11; visit thelibrary.org/programs, a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.