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Master Gardeners: Caring for Poinsettias  

Keeping a poinsettia healthy and happy in a pot indoors in the winter is relatively easy.  By Laura MyersDuring the winter holiday season, many people decorate their homes with poinsettias. The vibrant red and green of a poinsettia go well with traditional holiday decor. Interestingly, the red parts that everyone loves are not flower petals but are actually bracts, which are modified leaves. The true flowers are the tiny yellow

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Ornament Night at GCLibrary: A Festive Evening for All Ages 

Visit with Santa and create your own ornaments at GC Library.  By Annie GerberGet ready to deck the halls and celebrate the season at the Garland County Library’s annual Ornament Night, happening Friday, December 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This cheerful, family-friendly event invites the community to come together for an evening of creativity, holiday spirit, and fun—all completely free of charge.   During Ornament Night, participants of all ages

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Kids Can’t Get Enough of Hanamaki Mokuiku Playland 

Families are exploring the fun at Mokuiku Playland.  Laughter, movement, and endless curiosity have filled the Garland County Library Auditorium as children experience Hanamaki Mokuiku Playland — an interactive wooden exhibit from our Sister City of Hanamaki, Japan. From racing down the Japanese lacquer slide to cooking in the play kitchen, spinning tops, stacking blocks, and relaxing in the wooden ball pit inspired by Hot Springs’ thermal waters, kids have

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About the Cover . . . 

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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Master Gardeners: The Benefits of Gumballs 

By Laura Myers  In the fall, sweetgum trees often get a bad rap in Arkansas. Their spiky seed balls—those hard little “gumballs” that cover yards and sidewalks—can be a real headache. But while many homeowners see them as a nuisance, sweetgum trees actually have a lot of overlooked benefits.  For starters, they’re tough trees that thrive in heavy Arkansas clay soils where other trees struggle. They grow fast, provide great shade,

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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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–About the Cover 

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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Quarterly Networking Meeting for Artists, Makers, & Movers 

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance is excited to announce its next Quarterly Networking Event, open to artists, business owners, and anyone interested in connecting with their community. Monday, October 6, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Cafe Kahlo, 919 Central Avenue, Hot Springs.  Stop in for an evening of community connection and creativity. The event kicks off with mingling and refreshments, followed by announcements and news from participants.  Then the fun really begins — guests

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OSEES Live in the Ozarks 

October skies are the perfect setting for this energetic concert in the park.  Low Key Arts is proud to present the one and only OSEES live in Hot Springs on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Glades Park. Support will be provided by DMBQ, all the way from Tokyo, Japan.   OSEES, an American rock band, is based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band

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A Night to Shine: The Masquerade Ball That Gives Back 

Unlimited Resources invites you to an enchanting evening for a great cause at its Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 25, from 6 PM to 10 PM at 200 Whittington in Hot Springs.   This magical evening will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremony, Sonta Jean from 102.1 KOKY Radio, and will feature live music by the G-Music Band, both from Little Rock. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night of masks, music,

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About the Cover . . . 

“Vasti Jackson”  Photo Courtesy of Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival  Our September cover features none other than Mississippi blues legend Vasti Jackson—a soulful nod to Beats & Beans: The Ultimate Blues & Bites Festival, rolling into Hot Springs this month. (Catch the full scoop on pg. 3.)  Big thanks to Joe Powell at Big Steam for tracking down the photo and to Joe Dempsey, whose resolution wizardry brought

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Tickets on Sale NOW for OSEES at Cedar Glades Park 

Low Key Arts is proud to present the one and only OSEES live in Hot Springs on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Glades Park. Support will be provided by DMBQ, all the way from Tokyo, Japan.   OSEES is an American rock band based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band has evolved through numerous line-up and name changes since its founding, with Dwyer

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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