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Haint That Nice? Pocket Theatre Presents Haunting of Hill House 

Spend a ghoulish evening at Hill House with the players at Pocket Theatre.  By Lana Pierce Fancy some ghost-hunting this month? You’ll find the spirits on stage October 3-12 at Pocket Theatre. Just in time for Spooky Season, the theatre presents The Haunting of Hill House. This stage adaptation of the Shirley Jackson story follows the tale of a doctor-turned-paranormal investigator, navigating the mysteries of Hill House. Several unusual guests join

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Jean White Wallace Wetlands Trailhead Dedication 

The City of Hot Springs invites the public to attend the dedication ceremony of the Jean White Wallace Wetlands Trailhead, 570 Television Hill Road in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  The ceremony will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, to dedicate this final section of the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. Light refreshments will be served.   It has been thirty years since the first section was constructed, and

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AMP’D UP – Crooked Halo: The Artistry of Eric Eckenberger 

Creating beauty from struggle, Eric’s halo remains unbroken.  By Rick BontkowskiSome people rebuild their lives after hardship; others transform that struggle into an engine of relentless creation. Eric Eckenberger is one of those rare souls who has refused to let the loss of a limb limit him. Instead, he has poured his energy into art, music, clothing, and community, crafting a life that is as inventive as it is inspiring. 

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American Art Celebrates 31 Years with a Free Drawing 

“Wisteria Vine and Butterflies” will debut at Gallery Walk  In appreciation of thirty-one years of patronage of American Art Gallery LLC, the gallery is pleased to announce that Carole Beam, one of their featured artists, has donated her miniature 3 ½” x 2” rose painting with an easel to be given away in a free drawing at Gallery Walk, Friday, October 3.  Carole’s award-winning art has featured flowers from her

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Master Gardeners: Mallow Hibiscus: A Showstopper in the Garden 

Hibiscus loves full sun and moist, well-drained soil, but can also tolerate short periods of drought once established.  By Sherry Davis Few plants are as beautiful as the mallow hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos), also known as rose mallow or swamp hibiscus. With dinner-plate-sized blooms that can span up to 12 inches across, this perennial makes an unforgettable statement in any landscape.  The mallow hibiscus blooms from mid-summer through early fall, providing a

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The Music Box Lounge Brings Big Vibes to Uptown 

A sneak peek at Uptown’s new performance venue.  Hot Springs has a new heartbeat on Park Avenue with the opening of The Music Box Lounge, a performance venue dedicated to music, laughter, and community. The venture is the vision of three owners—Steve Mitchell, Dan Breshears, and Levi Wilson—who share a passion for adding to the cultural vibrancy of Uptown Hot Springs.  The Music Box Lounge offers a wide variety of

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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

SIGNS: MARCH 2026 – Eclipse & Equinox: The Turning Point of March 2026 

By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers,   March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with

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