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Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

March 5, 2026

(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 Who Died to Love Her. Martin was inspired to write the book when a friend asked, “Who was the lady who

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About the Cover . . . “Lovers”  

February 9, 2026

By Longhua Xu    Acrylic 30” x 40”  When The Springs Magazine invited me to create the cover for their February 2026 issue, I found myself facing an unexpectedly challenging decision. Although my primary language is sculpture—working in bronze, stone, wood, glass, and clay—this project called for a painted image. After much reflection, I chose to focus on a timeless subject: lovers.  Love has been interpreted by artists for centuries, which

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Little Fish in a Big Pond: Erwin Harder’s 1917 Reminiscences of Hot Springs Revisited 

February 9, 2026

By Lana Pierce The Stage  Imagine 1917 Hot Springs in stereoscope. Visitors view it in picturesque, idyllic frames, while locals experience it differently. It’s a place where gravel roads blend into newly-paved avenues, and the clop of horses pulling wagons recedes behind the roar of motorized vehicles, where the prism of foreign languages and lifestyles magnifies the city’s successful campaign to “Bathe the World.”  To citizens, the changing scenery spawned by

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The Artist Within You 

February 9, 2026

David Rose  By David Malcolm Rose“Do you teach art?” It’s a common question I’ve been asked.  “Teach art? Can’t be done,” is my standard reply. “But if there’s an artist within you, I might be able to help you look.”  Here are a few things – things that I have learned over the years that may possibly help aspiring artists. Anything worth doing is worth doing badly. To produce good

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Wolf in Bard’s Clothing: Retired Firefighter Pens Poetry 

February 9, 2026

By Lana Pierce The first time I witnessed HSFD’s Geoff Wolf at work was at a small housefire. He was barking orders and pointing at firemen under his command. As a firefighter on a different department, I studied something we call “command presence”—a quality that seemed intangible to young fire service members like me.  In theory, a housefire is a bit like a stage play: there is a director, players, rehearsed

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Apparently, You Can’t Take it with You 

February 9, 2026

You Can’t Take it with You, the classic comedy written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, and directed by Claudia Beach, opens February 6 at the Pocket Community Theatre.  This classic play centers on the romantic relationship between Alice Sycamore and Tony Kirby. Their impending marriage is threatened when Tony brings his wealthy, snobbish parents to meet Alice’s eccentric, free-spirited family—the Sycamores—on the wrong night, leading to a humorous

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Artist David Malcolm Rose at Blue Donut Art Gallery 

February 9, 2026

David Rose’s painting, “Incoming,” is part of his exhibit at Blue Donut Gallery.  The Blue Donut Art Gallery, one of the latest additions to the Hot Springs art scene, located at 430 Valley Street, presents “Artist David Malcolm Rose: A Retrospective.” Rose’s lifetime achievements in visual art are many, including exhibitions at the prestigious Louis Meisel Gallery in the Soho District of NYC.  Rose said the size and character of

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Fly to Neverland! Open Auditions for Peter Pan Ballet 

February 9, 2026

Dancers aged 5 and up are invited to audition for a role in “Peter Pan.”  Get ready to soar! The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) is thrilled to announce open auditions for its upcoming production of the beloved storybook ballet, Peter Pan. Auditions will be held Saturday, February 7, offering local dancers the magical opportunity to bring this timeless classic to life.  Under the visionary artistic direction of

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Arkansas Books 

February 9, 2026

A monthly series including news about an Arkansas book, author, event, or item of literary interest to Arkansans.   By Erin Wood Conway resident and Arkansas native Katy S. Duffield is, incredibly, the award-winning author of more than forty children’s books.   On February 3, Start Your Engines will be released from Sourcebooks/Jaberwocky, with words by Duffield and illustrations by Chiara Galletti.  In Start Your Engines, Frankie the ATV loves to zoom up

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Artists’ Commitment to Artists’ Workshop Gallery 

February 9, 2026

Artists’ Workshop Gallery has been home to Sheliah Halderman for 30 years and Jean Pennucci for 28 – true pillars of our arts community.   There is something to be said for the value of commitment. The Artists’ Workshop Gallery (AWG) is fortunate to have several examples of what it means to “stick with it.” Among its 36 members, 11 have been with the gallery for over a decade. Two of

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Folding Paper, Shaping Words: Origami and Haiku at the AR Cherry Blossom Festival 

February 9, 2026

Origami? Absolutely! Enter your Origami in the Cherry Blossom Festival Competition.  The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival continues to celebrate Japanese culture through hands-on creativity, pairing a festival favorite—the Annual Haiku Competition—with an exciting new addition: the Origami Competition.  New this year, the Origami Competition is sponsored by Aitoh Specialty Paper. Open to Arkansas residents of all ages, the competition invites artists to explore the art of paper folding through original

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Art Moves 2026 Call for Artists 

February 1, 2026

Art Moves: We the Arts, the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail art exhibit, is accepting entries from artists through January 25.  The City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA), is calling for artists to submit to the upcoming 2026 installation of Art Moves, titled “We the Arts.” The exhibition adorning the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail between Hollywood Ave and

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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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