Bliss By Grace Williams (Acrylic on canvas 11”x14”) Summer may be fading, but our Springs team isn’t ready to say goodbye just yet. This joyful cover—brought to us by way of Cutwell 4 Kids—is our way of holding on. You can catch this gem on display (and up for grabs!) at Birth of An Artist, the 11th annual art sale hosted by Cutwell 4 Kids on November 29. Bliss is
Hot Springs Poetry Fest, honoring Hot Springs’ poetic history. The Hot Springs Poetry Fest is set to honor the Spa City’s legendary literary legacy. The events include spoken word slams, a launch party, a poetry crawl and scavenger hunt, and open mic nights. NOV 1–Event Kick-Off: Poetry Fest Launch Party at Kollective Coffee + Tea. NOV 3–Activities: Win prizes at the Poetry Crawl and Scavenger Hunt in downtown Hot Springs,
Guest artists for this year’s “The Nutcracker” are Deanna Karlheim Stanton (Sugar Plum Fairy), Noah Long (Cavalier), and Emmakate Franz (Snow Queen). Magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s whimsical world return to Hot Springs for the upcoming winter holidays. The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) is the first organization to give the Hot Springs community the opportunity to participate
Great films from around the globe! The 15th Annual Hot Springs International Horror, Thriller, and Sci-Fi Film Festival will take place November 14-16 at Vapors Live in Hot Springs National Park. This exciting event celebrates genre films with a lineup of thrilling screenings, celebrity appearances, seminars, a vendor’s area, and more. Kicking off on Friday, November 14, the festival begins with a vampire-themed costume party featuring “Vampire Police” during their album
Clay Sculpture by Corine Fedowicz, NPC Ceramics Instructor. Blue Waters Fine Arts Gallery is thrilled to announce a special Holiday Pop-Up Show to help raise funds for a new kiln for the Continuing Education Department at National Park College (NPC). According to Corina Fedorowicz, NPC’s Ceramics Instructor, the primary kiln is well-used, and is so old it’s marked as “Property of Garland County Community College,” the college’s long-ago name. While
Melissa Orsini’s beautifully hand-crafted jewelry. The 47th Annual Christmas Showcase featuring fine arts and crafts will be held December 5 – 7, 2025, at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock. Hours are Friday 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM. Members of the Arkansas Craft Guild, plus juried guest artisans, offer many craft
Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, the 29th Haiku Society of America South Region Conference will be held at the Garland County Library. Haiku poets from many states will attend. The public is invited. The event is free, compliments of the Library and the Arkansas Haiku Society. Who’s coming? Lee Gurga, of Lincoln, Illinois, Editor of Modern Haiku; June Rose Dowis of Shreveport, Louisiana, Haiku Teacher and Author; Dr.
By Erin Wood The Arkansiana Award is presented biennially by the Arkansas Library Association to the author(s) whose books represent “a significant contribution to Arkansas heritage and culture.” This year’s recipients are Little Rock writer, journalist, and musician Stephen Koch, for his book From Almeda to Zilphia: Arkansas Women Who Transformed American Popular Song, and Clinton writer and journalist Monica Potts for her New York Times bestseller, The Forgotten Girls: A
By David Malcolm Rose Several years ago, my son came home from school with an observation. It was probably junior high because they had been studying WWII. At any rate, he informed me that Hitler had been a failed artist. “Just like you.” He said, and then quickly added. “All in all, I think you’ve handled it much better than he did.” So, even on days when there seems to be
Bonnie Maisen and Trae Warner star in “She Loves Me.” Photo: Katie Potts The Pocket Community Theatre, 170 Ravine Street, in Hot Springs, invites audiences to experience the charm and romance of She Loves Me, the beloved Broadway musical that inspired You’ve Got Mail and The Shop Around the Corner. Directed by David Fleming and Adam Maisen, the production will run December 5–7 and 12–14, featuring Friday and Saturday performances
Watercolorist Richard Stephens. Brenda Leaton, owner of Casa Bella at 325 Broadway Street, invites you to stop by Gallery Walk Night, Friday, December 5, from 4-7 PM for a very special evening and presentation. Internationally recognized watercolor artist and Hot Springs native, Richard Stephens, will be doing a demonstration painting open for the public to view and enjoy. Stephens’ demo will begin at 6 PM. If you have never seen a
The Cowboy October’s Issue Is Here—Packed with Local Flavor and Film Fest Highlights! Our October issue is brimming with exciting events, creative energy, and community celebrations. We’re honored once again to feature the official 16-page Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Guide, spotlighting the festival and its incredible lineup. This month’s cover features an evocative photo from the American West taken by Tom Bergmann, cinematographer of the fascinating new documentary The
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(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
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
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
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
