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SUMMARY:August Poetluck: Featuring Janice Francis-Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of food\, community\, and poetry. \n\n5:30–6:00 PM — Food and drink\n6:00–6:30 PM — Announcements and featured reader\n6:30–8:00 PM — Open mic\n\nBring a dish to share\, bring a poem to read\, or just bring yourself. All are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. \nAbout Janice Francis-Smith \nJanice Francis-Smith is a writer\, poet\, and singer-songwriter based in Oklahoma City. After two dozen years as a news reporter and fifteen journalism awards for her work\, she now serves as Managing Editor of The Black Chronicle newspaper in Oklahoma City. \nShe has been a Woody Guthrie Poet three times\, and her work appears in the anthology Ain’t Gonna Be Treated This Way\, published by Village Books Press. She is also a longtime co-coordinator of the Last Sunday Poetry reading at Full Circle Bookstore. \nAs a songwriter\, Janice has performed at The Walnut Valley Festival\, The Woody Guthrie Festival\, and the Kerrville Folk Festival\, along with some of the premier listening rooms in the country\, including the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville\, the Bitter End in New York City\, Eddie’s Attic in Decatur\, Georgia\, and the Blue Door in Oklahoma City. \nShe has produced four full-length albums and picked up several songwriting accolades along the way\, including a Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest Honorable Mention\, first place in the Walnut Valley Songwriting Showcase\, and a Posi Award from emPower Music & Arts. \nLearn more about Janice and her music at janicefrancissmith.com or follow her on Facebook. \n 
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LOCATION:The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow\, The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Ground Zero: A 25-Year Remembrance with Carmen Taylor
DESCRIPTION:An evening of history\, memory\, and the healing power of art and storytelling\nTo mark the 25th anniversary of September 11\, 2001\, The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is honored to host award-winning\, Fort Smith–based photographer Carmen Taylor. \nA split second before United Flight 175 struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center\, Taylor captured an image that traveled the world within the hour. It has since become an indelible part of the historical visual record of that day — included in the New York Times volume A Nation Challenged and recognized by the Pulitzer committee\, the Pictures of the Year International competition\, and the National Headliner Awards. \nThe Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow invites you to sit with one photograph\, uncover the story it tells\, and reflect on how storytelling and art together inspire healing\, build community\, and preserve the vital importance of historical memory. \nWhat to Expect: \nBehind-the-Lens Perspective — Taylor’s presentation\, From Ground Zero\, brings participants directly into what she saw and experienced on that historic day. \nExclusive Materials — View selected materials\, additional photographs\, and poignant reflections from other photographers as the 25-year mark approaches. \nHonest Dialogue — The evening centers on storytelling and community conversation\, creating a safe\, reflective space to discuss history\, memory\, and the ways in which various art forms speak to us\, and through us. \nDate: Thursday\, September 3rdTime: 5:30 PM-7PM (CST)Location: Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow\, 515 Spring Street\, Eureka Springs\, ARAdmission: FREE (tax-deductible donations welcome in support of our mission) \n🎟️ Secure Your Seat\nDon’t miss this powerful evening of reflection and connection. \n\n					\n									RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET\n					 \n  \n\nPraise for Taylor’s Presentation:\n\n“The kind of observation that really puts the listener at the scene.”— NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation\, New York\n“I had not had the same feeling… feeling like we were there with you.”— Rotary Club of Fort Smith\n“Your presentation is a real service for veterans and all who love freedom and the American way of life.”— The American Legion
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LOCATION:The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow\, The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
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SUMMARY:Melody & Muse: Songwriting Workshop with Melissa Carper & Bonnie Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Melody & Muse: Songwriting Workshop with Melissa Carper & Bonnie Montgomery\n🎟️ Registration is open now — Get Your Tickets Only 22 spots available \n\nGet Your Tickets\n \nFollow your inner muse to the wooded hills of Eureka Springs\, Arkansas\, for an intimate songwriting retreat at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow. Led by acclaimed singer-songwriters Melissa Carper and Bonnie Montgomery\, this workshop is designed to help you find\, hone\, and elevate your creative voice. \nThe Experience\nThroughout the weekend\, Melissa and Bonnie will share the secrets behind their own songwriting processes. Through open\, conversational sessions\, you’ll explore: \n\nMelody & Phrasing: Discover how to marry rhythm and tune.\nForm & Structure: Learn the architecture that transforms poetry into song.\nCreative Voice: Find and sharpen your unique lyrical perspective.\n\nWhether you are writing your very first song or looking to deepen a lifelong creative practice\, Melody and Muse offers the dedicated space\, expert guidance\, and serene inspiration you need to grow. \nEvent Details\n\nDates: October 15–18\, 2026\nLocation: The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow | Eureka Springs\, AR\nTuition: $400 + 3% credit card processing fee (Note: Lodging is not included)\nCapacity: Strictly limited to 22 participants to ensure personalized attention\n\nHow to Register\nHow to Register \nTickets are sold securely online right here through our website. \n🎟️ Get Your Tickets \nBecause space is strictly limited to just 22 songwriters\, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible! \n\nAbout Your Hosts\nThis workshop marks a truly unique\, first-ever opportunity: the first-ever in-person songwriting workshop co-hosted by Melissa Carper and Bonnie Montgomery. Because this is an intimate\, small-group experience capped at just 22 participants\, you will have unprecedented\, direct access to these acclaimed artists in a close-knit\, collaborative setting. \nMelissa Carper\nCelebrated for her deeply observational lyrics and a voice that curls like a croon from an old gramophone\, Melissa Carper plays old-school country music that resonates across time and place. Her sound weaves together old-time\, bluegrass\, western swing\, jazz\, and blues—the very threads that built American country music. Veteran Nashville musician Chris Scruggs perfectly summed up her timeless\, genre-spanning artistry when he nicknamed her “HillBillie Holiday.” \nBonnie Montgomery\nRaised in White County\, Arkansas\, Bonnie Montgomery is a fearless creative nomad whose work ranges from polished parlor songs to barn-burning country anthems. With a poet’s phrasing and a soprano’s crystalline timbre\, her repertoire moves freely between high romantic ballads\, fiery anthems of dissent\, and cinematic\, spaghetti-western vignettes. Her work has been praised by Paste and The New Yorker\, and she has received multiple Arkansas Country Music Awards\, including 2020 Entertainer of the Year. \nAbout The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow (WCDH)\nLocated in the wooded hills of historic Eureka Springs\, Arkansas\, The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow has provided a peaceful\, dedicated sanctuary for the creative spirit for over 25 years. \nAs a respected fixture in the regional and national literary arts nonprofit landscape\, The Writers’ Colony has had the privilege of nurturing more than 1\,400 writers\, composers\, and artists from all over the world. Our mission is to provide a supportive\, distraction-free environment for creators of all genres and at every level of experience. Whether you are just beginning your creative journey or are deep into a lifelong practice\, The Writers’ Colony offers the ideal space for your unique voice to flourish. \n 
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