June 18, 2018

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Oaklawn Concerts Scheduled to Perform this Summer

Among the musicians scheduled to perform this summer at Oaklawn are The Commodores, Night Ranger and Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX, Sara Evans with Thompson Square and Jerrod Niemann, John Oates. The Commodores signed with Motown label in 1972, began their rise to stardom while touring with the Jackson 5 and went on to sell 60 million records for the legendary label. The band’s biggest hit singles are ballads

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Yoga: Benefits of Triangle Pose

“When I don’t have a lot of time for a yoga practice, but want to do a bit of strengthening and stretching, what are some ‘go-to’ poses?” That is a question I hear, and one of the poses that I will include in my answer is Triangle Pose. It offers so much benefit to the body while being approachable for most people. It is a pose to learn basic alignment

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Tub Races

The champion Hot Springs Police Department team powers its tub across the finish line in first place in the 2017 Running Of The Tubs. Seventeen teams will compete June 2 in the Stueart Pennington’s World Championship Running Of The Tubs bathtub races along Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs. It will be the 13th annual Running Of The Tubs and the first time with the World Championship at stake. The

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SpaCon Pam Grier

Pam Grier, star of “Smallville” and “Jackie Brown,” will be a celebrity guest at September’s Spa-Con 3. Pam Grier, who became a superstar in what were known as “Blaxploitation” movies in the 1970s and 1980s, will be a celebrity guest at the Third Annual Spa-Con multi-genre comics and pop culture convention in Hot Springs September 21 – 23. Spa-Con fans may know her best for her recent role in the

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NPS Super

National Park Service (NPS) Midwest Regional Director Cam Sholly announced the selection of Laura Miller as superintendent of Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. Miller is currently the Acting Superintendent of Buffalo National River. She assumes her new role in August. “Laura is an exceptional leader who knows how to listen and foster collaboration both within and outside of government,” said Cam Sholly. “She will be a strong partner to

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Morris Explorer

On October 28, 1886, The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on Ellis Island, and became an instant landmark and inspiration to people around the World. It was designed and built by French artists and engineers, and given as a gift from France to America. People were given the opportunity to make donations to help with the expenses of building the massive base, which was an honor passed down through generations

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Master Gardeners Herbs

Before I made Arkansas my home, I settled for herbs in pots. And it’s still a great way to add a little green to your yard and fresh taste to your cooking! What I enjoy most is that you don’t have to wait long to realize rewards. Herbs don’t need fancy soil—any basic potting soil will do—and they don’t need fertilizer. Insect pests don’t seem to bother with herbs, and

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MASM Tinkerfest

Mid-America Science Museum (MASM) is keeping the tradition of Tinkering alive and well at this year’s 6th Annual TinkerFest, Saturday, June 16th, 10 am-6 pm. TinkerFest will include hands-on tinkering stations focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Makers and tinkerers from all over the state will be joining the museum for this fun-filled day of science! You might be asking at this point, what is Tinkering? Tinkering may

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Magic Springs Announced the Lineup for its Summer Concert Series

Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, in Hot Springs, announced the lineup for its Summer Concert Series, with 12 show dates planned, spanning the genres of classic rock, country, Christian and contemporary. “We are extremely excited about our 2018 concert lineup,” Jack Bateman, general manager, said in a press release. “Our goal is to offer incredible acts for every musical taste, and [we] feel this lineup does that.” Concerts are

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Low Key Inception

Low Key Arts Presents the Inception to Projection Filmmaking Program Beginning June 5, Low Key Arts will once again present the Inception to Projection filmmaking program in downtown Hot Springs. This year, veteran director/producer Jen Gerber will be joined by writer Samuel Brett Williams, with whom she recently collaborated on the critically acclaimed feature film, The Revival. The 6-week intensive film class is open to students of all ages. Every

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Jazz Dinner at Landing

Come for Dinner and get “Jazz”ed when you attend “Dinner & Jazz at the Landing” on Sunday, June 10 at Catherine’s Landing Pavilion (1700 Shady Grove Rd) from 6-8pm. This outdoor event is co-hosted by the Hot Springs Jazz Society (HSJS) and Catherine’s Landing. Proceeds will support scholarships for Arkansas high school students to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello Summer Jazz Camp and to provide a free day

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HSMF Lumos Quintet

For its 23rd Season, the Hot Springs Music Festival is offering three special programs for students and their families: • Monday, June 4, 7:30 pm, First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center: Inside Looking Out, where audience members are seated within the orchestra during an early rehearsal of The Planets by Gustav Holst. Those present will have the opportunity to observe a master conductor rehearse the Festival orchestra and bring

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect