Come enjoy Outdoor Gospel Music Concerts at Hickory Hill Park. Nestled among shade trees in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, the natural beauty of the park is undisturbed. The hillside Amphitheatre which provides an intimate view of the stage and beautiful flowers grace the many beds scattered throughout the grounds. Come enjoy The Hawkins Family every 4th Saturday Night thru September 2018. Snacks and sodas, free parking and free
The Garland County Library’s Summer Reading Programs begin on June 4th and continue through July 27th. Kids, teens, and adults are encouraged to read books or listen to audiobooks throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes. Adult readers who track their summer book reading and listening will be entered into a drawing for prizes such as Kindle Fire tablets, Blu-Ray players, and gift cards to local restaurants and
The Evans Children’s Adventure Garden Treehouse Project at Garvan Woodland Gardens received a generous donation in the amount of $250,000 from the Oaklawn Foundation of Hot Springs toward the educational components of the structure. Part of an ambitious plan to bring children back into the woods, the Treehouse Project will utilize a rich visual and tactile environment to stimulate the mind and body, while accommodating the needs of all users.
As summer invites you to enjoy our many state parks and recreation areas, you might pick up a colorful guide to the insects buzzing around you by Jonesboro couple Norman and Cheryl Lavers, 100 Insects of Arkansas and the Midsouth: Portraits & Stories (released May 2018). As lifelong naturalists and teachers, the Lavers know that if people had any idea how intricate and fascinating the life stories of insects can
By Michelle Crandell. The Fool’s first experience on his journey is with the Magician. The Fool comes upon a handsome man who is moving objects without even touching them. The Fool watches fascinated, while the Magician effortlessly makes a sword, a cup, a wand and a disc do his bidding. He is captivated by this agile, entertaining man. “Where did you get these magic instruments?” the Fool asks. The Magician
If you are looking for a paddling venture to take on, the Caddo River is a solid option. “The Caddo River is a great river for all levels of paddling experience,” said Gayla Claborn, owner of Caddo River Camping & Canoe in Glenwood. “This typical pool and drop river is gentle enough for novice paddlers to learn on, yet with enough class I and II rapids along the way to
SummerFest Uptown, a series of themed festivals along Park Avenue, was first conceived in 2013. This festival was designed to bring attention to the beautiful Uptown neighborhood and all of the marvelous improvements that have been made in the last ten years or so. The SummerFest Uptown committee works with the Park Avenue Community Association and other community organizations to create fun- filled events that showcase Uptown as a beautiful,
Friends of Hot Springs National Park (FHSNP), the non-profit partner of Hot Springs National Park, is hosting “Red, White & You,” a free family-focused old fashion patriotic “Picnic in the Park” on July 4, from 10:30-4, rain or shine. All the excitement will be on Arlington Lawn, directly across from the Arlington Hotel in downtown Hot Springs. This fun filled family event features magician Maxwell Blade, juggler Justin Chastant, musician
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Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s
Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create
Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin. Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society. “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years
Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot
