September 2012

	TV Recap: Top 5 Things You Need To Know About The Premiere Of 'Vegas' Dennis Quaid is the new sheriff in town in 1960s Las Vegas. By Joe Leydon
	Mindy Smith: On Self-Reliance And Thrifting An interview with the singer, who is touring the West behind a new self-titled album, her first independent release. BY HUNTER HAUK
	Spotlight: Jeweler And Artist Weldon Merchant The Chickasaw jeweler's work has been in the Smithsonian for decades, but to him, his masterpieces simply come from "chopping cotton." BY JARED DOWNING
	O. Henry On his 150th birthday, we celebrate the little-known Western beginnings of one of America's greatest short story writers. BY MICHAEL HOINSKI
	On The Horizon: Art And Design Finds Clothes, jewelry, art, home decor: Check out a few new must-haves.
	The Virginian One of the longest running and most beloved westerns in TV history celebrates its 50th anniversary. BY DAVID HOFSTEDE
	Working On A Dream: A Chat With Rising Country Star Dustin Lynch The Tennessee native released his debut album in August. BY HUNTER HAUK
	Spotlight: Jeweler Mary Darwall The deserts of the Southwest and the seas of Hawaii inspire this jewelry artist's designs. BY ELIZABETH KAYE MCCALL
	On The Horizon: Power Purses East meets West in this special line of handmade handbags by Anthony Luciano for Back At The Ranch.
	Gallery Tour: Michael Horse The Native artist depicts brightly colored running horses and indignant-looking buffalo on old maps, ledger paper, and tribal deeds. BY WOLF SCHNEIDER