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NESTLED IN THE CHARMING SMALL TOWN of Leslie, Arkansas, just off of Highway 65, stands Skylark Cafe. What may seem like nothing more than another pit stop on a busy journey through the Ozarks is actually a quaint, family-style gem with a beautifully crafted menu and even more thoughtful dessert choices. You know you’re home and among friends when you see that bright turquoise exterior and step through the front door. We were honored to sit down with owner Joy Ellis to discuss her plans for the future, what it’s like running a business and family, and how to make the most of what we’re given. Read the full article written by Jace Barton at the link below, or head to deitramag.com.

Photographed by Aubrey Gratton and Hailey Pease

A Place for Food & Friends An Interview at the Skylark Café NESTLED IN THE CHARMING SMALL TOWN of Leslie, Arkansas, just off of Highway 65, stands Skylark Café. What m...

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Reserve your copy of Deitra Magazine Issue 18 before it goes to print.

This issue celebrates independent artists, musicians, writers, photographers, and creative voices from the Ozarks and beyond through thoughtful interviews, avant-garde fashion editorials, artistic feature photography, and compelling visual storytelling.

Issue 18 will debut at select Deitra Magazine release events before being shipped directly to readers and collectors around the world.

Each pre-order will be carefully packaged by hand in Deitra’s signature black envelope, finished with a red wax seal — a small piece of the Deitra experience delivered directly to your mailbox.

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Cover photo by Chloe Potts Photography
Model: Sara Jane

Four unforgettable voices, four unique stories, and a glimpse into the artists shaping the soundtrack of Issue 18 of Deitra Magazine. 🎧

Photo 1: From Luna Jamboree to a fearless solo career, Bryan Copeland is writing the songs he was always meant to write. Article by Tamara Styer, with photos by Matt Loveland.

Photo 2: Blending punk spirit, folk storytelling, and the wild heart of the Ozarks, Creek Stink has created one of the region’s most distinctive musical voices. Article by Cori Edwards, with photos by Matt Loveland.

Photo 3: If the Ozarks had a soundtrack, Pawns or Kings might be it, turning history, folklore, and heartbreak into unforgettable songs. Article by Jace Barton, with photos by Matt Loveland.

Photo 4: Blending soul, spirit, and radical authenticity, Shylah Ray Sunshine creates music that feels less like a performance and more like a prayer. Article by Tamara Styer, with photos by Jiro Schneider.

Stay tuned for more Issue 18 previews, behind-the-scenes content, artist spotlights, and exciting announcements!

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Deitra Crew:
editor-in-chief Tamara Styer
creative director Jace Barton
music writer Cori Edwards
feature photographer Matt Loveland Photography

Introducing the long-awaited new issue of Deitra Magazine: Issue XVIII (2026).

Issue 18 of Deitra Magazine marks a new chapter. A bridge between where we’ve been and what’s beginning to take shape now.

This issue brings together music, fashion, film, and cultural storytelling through long-form interviews, editorial photography, and the artists who continue to shape the world around us. Rooted in independent creation and collaboration, Deitra remains a document of creative lives in motion.

Featuring a collective of musicians, photographers, writers, models, and creatives who carry forward the spirit of the magazine.

Produced independently and collaboratively, Deitra has always been made by artists, for artists.

Issue 18 will be released in both Eureka Springs and Springfield, marking the beginning of a deeper connection to the greater Ozarks and the artists who call it home.

Release party announcement coming soon. 🖤

Cover image by Chloe Potts Photography ()
Model: Sara Jane ()
Shot at Ethereal Studios ()
Inspired by Lady Gaga’s Mayhem album ()

Earth Day Music Fest returns for its 5th anniversary on April 25, 2026 at Jordan Valley Park. Deitra went behind the scenes with founder Molly Healey to explore how this plastic-free, community-driven festival has become one of the most impactful gatherings in the Ozarks. Read the full story at the link below or visit deitramag.com. 🌎

Earth Day Festival - Springfield, MO
Photographed by Matt Loveland Photography

A FIELD FULL OF LIFE: INSIDE SPRINGFIELD’S EARTH DAY MUSIC FEST A plastic-free, community-powered festival led by local musician Molly Healey returns for its 5th anniversary, raising nearly $100,000 for e...

ASK ANY CASUAL WILCO LISTENER about the band's connections to Springfield, Missouri, and you're not going to hear about the gold record that hung on the late, great, Lou Whitney's wall in The Studio — a Springfield institution that contributed to their double album, Being There, in 1996. Instead, you'll likely hear about the last time the band appeared in southwest Missouri, and the 20 years that had them playing practically everywhere else around the globe.

Written by Cameron Steele
Photographed by Matt Loveland Photography

Special thanks to:
Wilco and the Gillioz Theatre

Read the article here:

Wilco Returns to Springfield After Two Decades ASK ANY CASUAL WILCO LISTENER about the band's connections to Springfield, Missouri, and you're not going to hear about the gold record th...

Check out the new music video from Randall Shreve & the DeVilles, “Hell Hounds.” Well done, gentlemen! 🖤

Hell Hounds (Official Music Video) Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Check out this performance by local bluegrass band CrazY FolkeR!

Crazy Folker Performs "Creep" by Radiohead at Devine's in Eureka Springs | Live Music Local bluegrass band Crazy Folker performs "Creep" by Radiohead at Devine's in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.https://www.deitramag.com

Deitra Runway | Evolution

The Deitra Magazine Evolution Fashion Show was inspired by cult classic sci-fi films such as Blade Runner, Predator, Alien, The Fifth Element and more. With runway music curated by Clancy Leakey, the were transformed into their own take on Sci-Fi characters with our talented team of hair, makeup and wardrobe stylists!

If you were a stylist on this look or show, please DM us, so we can give you proper credit. Can’t wait to do more runway shows with you all!

Model: Paige Nicole Schlueter
Photo: Mike Woods
Venue: Outland Ballroom (RIP)
Clothing Store: The Review Shoppe
Event Director: Tamara Styer
Beauty Director: Stylist Kristen Lentz
Makeup Lead: Coryn Dione Conboy
Fashion Director: LaComa Jefferson-Bass
Admin + Wardrobe Manager: Leslie Tucker
Menswear Stylist: Charles Goodin
Menswear Assistant: Blake Williams
Director of Photography: Matt Loveland Photography
Model Trainer + Creative Body Taping: Connie Chung
Creative Body Taping Assistant: Paige Nicole Schlueter
Lighting Director: Jason White
Fashion Designers: Jennifer Vaughn + Karissa McIntire Designs

Something nice for you to zone out on. Here's a tour of the perfume bottles currently on my vanity. 🖤

A Fragrance Collection Tour | The Editor’s Vanity A tour of what's on my perfume vanity right now. **Fragrances Mentioned**Valentino Donna Born in Roma https://amzn.to/4auxGitNarciso Rodriguez Musc Noir Rose...