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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

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Ditch the Subscriptions, Use Your Library Card!  

By Erin Baber Paper books vs. Ereaders – who cares as long as you’re reading! And with your Garland County Library card, you can read what you want, how you want, and when you want – all for FREE! Borrow print books from the Library or download ebooks from Libby and Hoopla, the Library’s free digital book platforms.   Libby at a glance: Libby is the newest version of OverDrive, one of the

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Plan an Elegant Group Holiday Tea at Grand Lagniappe

The holidays are about to get a little more delicious! The Grand Lagniappe Shoppe invites you to step into the season with its Fabulous Holiday Tea, held November Friday 28, and Saturday 29, at the charming Grandelicious Tea Room, located at 811 West Grand Avenue in Hot Springs.  For just $30 per person, guests will enjoy an afternoon steeped in holiday magic — complete with a beautiful assortment of teas,

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Gobble, Sip, Repeat: Museum’s Taste of the Holidays Turns 24 

This year marks the 24th year for Taste of the Holidays.  Enjoy festive bites and sips from some of Hot Springs’ best restaurants, breweries, and caterers.  Mid-America Science Museum will host its 24th Annual Taste of the Holidays on Thursday, November 20, from 6 – 9 PM. The event is presented by Ellis & Moore, CPAs, with additional support from Oaklawn Hot Springs and AAR Corp.  Taste of the Holidays

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Nutcracker Ballet is Enchanting in 2025 

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

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Lights, Camera…Terror! 15th Annual Hot Springs Genre Film Fest Returns 

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

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Dr. West Presents Hot Springs & History of Public Bathing in America 

The first of three Government Free Bathhouses, also called the Mud Hole Bathhouse, ca 1880.  The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Dr. Cane West presenting “Treating the Masses: Hot Springs and a History of Public Bathing in America” at noon, Tuesday, November 18, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or can view the program virtually at   facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or

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Small Poems, Big Impact: Haiku Society’s 29th Conference 

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.

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Rocking the Hot Springs Nightlife 

When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood.  Whether you’re looking to unwind with a local pint or dance the night away, get ready to discover a city overflowing with after-dark

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Pocket Community Theatre Presents She Loves Me 

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

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Watch Richard Stephens Demonstrate Watercolor at Casa Bella 

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

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Hanamaki Playland Pops Up at GC Library 

Enjoy the hands-on learning experience of Mokuiku Playland.  Families in Hot Springs will once again have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and culture when Hanamaki Mokuiku Playland: An Interactive Experience from Japan opens November 1 – December 14, 2025, exclusively in the Garland County Library Auditorium.  The Hanamaki Toy Museum is known for its beautifully crafted wooden toys and its dedication to the concept of Mokuiku

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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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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