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Invitation to Intimacy

By Erin Wood While Maumelle resident Dr. Judy Tiesel-Jensen now enjoys being “creatively retired” and watching pelicans fly over the Arkansas River from her writing desk, she keeps one foot firmly planted in her three-decades-long career as a couples therapist.   Her new book, Invitation to Intimacy: What the Marriage of Two Couples Therapists Reveals About Risk, Transformation, and the Astonishing Healing Power of Intimacy, forthcoming November 16, is one part

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Children’s Dance Theatre Presents Annual Nutcracker Production

Alayna Wong will take to the Hot Springs stage in this season’s production of The Nutcracker at LakePoint Church. Each year the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company brings in great new ballet artists from around the country to ring in the holiday and inspire our own young aspiring dance artists. The season the theatre is excited to welcome Dagny Hanrahan (Indianapolis Ballet) back to the stage as the Snow

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Tarot: Sevens

In the seventh of her ten articles focusing on the Ace through Ten Cards, Michelle Crandell reviews The Sevens. By Michelle Crandell In Tarot, sevens indicate a need to change how you understand human suffering. If you resist or ignore “big picture”, spiritual interpretations, you will miss important growth opportunities or suffer without getting the life lesson each seven offers. Seven of Swords: FUTILITY. Creating a dream, then talking yourself

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Cranberries Add a Little Zing to Health

Cranberries were first studied for their plant pigments, but now scientists are looking at their unique health benefits. By Alison Crane For me, it started with a healthier version of an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and the next thing I knew, I was adding them to salads and rice and bread and more. Until that fateful cookie, I had never been a fan of cranberries. Now, my whole family enjoys

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Birth of an Artist Showcases Emerging Artists

Guests at Birth of an Artist have the opportunity to purchase the artwork of local emerging talent. Cutwell 4 Kids (C4K) is hosting its eighth annual art sale/fundraiser, The Birth of an Artist, at Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Ave, in Hot Springs. The event will take place on Saturday, November 13, from 7 PM-9 PM.  In addition to the exciting art work from our community of emerging artists, the event

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Margaritas, Magic, & Mischief Pairing Up at Diablos Tacos and Mezcal

Treat yourselves to tasty Margaritas and specialty tacos at Diablos in downtown Hot Springs. This fall, Diablos Tacos and Mezcal Restaurant has teamed up with two local talented venues: Maxwell Blade and The Foul Play Cabaret to bring a magical dinner show experience titled “Margaritas, Magic, and Mischief” on Sunday, November 14 at 6 pm. Tickets are available at any Diablos Tacos and Mezcal or by phone. This is a

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25th Haiku Conference at the Arlington Hotel

John Stevenson is the featured poet at this year’s Haiku conference. The Arkansas Haiku Society will host the 25th Annual Haiku Conference at the Arlington Resort and Spa in historic downtown Hot Springs. The Conference is hosted by South Regional Coordinating Director, Howard Lee Kirby, representing poets from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee.   This year’s conference takes place Friday and Saturday, November 5-6. The schedule for both days begins

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Handmade Holiday Shop Opens for Black Friday

The Handmade Holiday Shop will be open for three days only – Friday – Sunday, November 26-28. Hot Springs is steeped in tradition and yet the town is always changing. This year is no different for the Handmade Holiday Shop. Originally a weekend event that grew into a month-long event, now in its tenth year, the pop-up shop has returned to its roots and is opening for one weekend only.

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Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author.  Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men

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Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show.  Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner… 

by Susan Koenig  Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays