
About the Cover . . .
“The Nutcracker” Courtesy of Edmond Cooper Photo Design by Rhonda Panasenko There’s something magical about this time of year in Hot Springs! As the holiday season draws near, the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company is hard at work preparing for its annual production of “The Nutcracker”—a beloved holiday tradition that brings the beauty, grace, and wonder of ballet to life. Directed by Edmond Cooper and featuring professional dancer Deanna Karlheim Stanton,











