July 7, 2018

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Lindsey Let Go of Old

Let Go of the Old to Embrace the New! CHANGE! It is an inevitable part of life, but what is it that brings up such resistance? Are we enduring the pain of a broken relationship, the boredom of a routine, or the drudgery of a lifeless job? We complain about how things are to anyone who might listen, yet when we are faced with an opportunity to do something about

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Yoga Warrior

Where is Karen? Figure out the location where this photo was taken and text the answer to 501-681-0566. The first person to text the correct answer receives a free pass to Karen Reeves’ yoga class at the Yoga Place. Benefits of Warrior 3 There are three basic Warrior poses, with some modifications and different versions (Humble Warrior, Peaceful Warrior, just to name a couple) and they all come with different

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Tennis Anyone HSV

Tennis, anyone? Though few tennis players would claim to play as well as Roger Federer and Venus Williams, the game certainly has its legions of hard-core devotees. Regardless of whether you play at an expert level or are a beginner, or fall somewhere in between, if you love the game, chances are you want to live or vacation somewhere that gives you access to as much quality court time as

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Team Thomason

July means we’re half way through the summer – now what? Well, this means we’re getting ready to go back to school, which means lots of excitement – we need to choose the right pencils, right paper, right route to school, and, of course, if you haven’t found your new home – time is ticking! While we can’t help with all of this, Team Thomason can certainly help you find

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Superior Anniversary

Superior Bathhouse Brewery Celebrates 5 th  Anniversary Owner Rose Schweikhart and Head Brewer Jimm Powell, moving in equipment, finishing the installation of the brand new Brewhouse. Owner Rose Schweikhart reflects on a whirlwind five years of growing downtown’s favorite landmark. 2013 was an interesting year in Hot Springs. After two arduous years of business planning and negotiating with the National Park Service for the use of the Superior Bathhouse for

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Spa-Con Munsters

Butch Patrick, of Eddie Munster fame, will bring the Monster Koach and Dragula Tribute Cars to Spa-Con in September. Patrick is one of two dozen celebrities scheduled to attend. Butch Patrick, who became a worldwide TV star at the age of 7 and went on to play werewolf Eddie Munster on “The Munsters” series, will be a special celebrity guest at the Third Annual Spa-Con multi-genre comics and pop culture

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Spa Running Festival

The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart is proud to celebrate its 37 th year as a 10k and the 4 th year for the half marathon with its grandest announcements yet! On Saturday, November 17 th , 2018 the festival is now literally running right through the National Park with the new inclusion of North Mountain in Hot Springs National Park. The half marathon and 10k have become

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Simmons-Stephens Workshop

From Design to Drawing to Painting Gary Simmons & Richard Stephens Art Workshop The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) and Henderson State University-Hot Springs Academic Initiatives are offering artists a unique workshop opportunity. Internationally acclaimed pen and ink artist, Gary Simmons and internationally recognized watercolorist, Richard Stephens will be “Team Teaching” a three-day workshop titled, “From Design to Drawing to Painting”. This 3-day workshop will center on the importance

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Rose Big Sleep

I’ve been having trouble sleeping of late so my doctor hooked me up with a sample pack of one of those new-generation sleep aids. I’m sure you know the ones I’m talking about. They have peaceful, serene ads on television often featuring a woman sleeping soundly while floating above her bed. Outside the window a benevolent moon shines down while languid hoot owls watch quietly from the trees. The people

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Pocket Annie

August 3-12, 2018 Pocket Community Theatre presents: Little Orphan Annie LOCATION: 170 Ravine Street The popular musical, Annie, takes the stage August 3-12. Based on Little Orphan Annie, this family favorite with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin and book by Thomas Meehan will have you singing the songs as you leave the theatre and maybe even “Tomorrow”. Performances of all Pocket Community Theatre productions are 7:30pm Friday

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Oaklawn Commodores

Oaklawn’s 2018 Finish Line Theater Concert Series presents The Commodores, Friday, July 20th. 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 such as “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Nightshift” and funky dance hits including “Brick House,” “Fancy Dancer,” “Lady

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NPS Mtn Tower

Hot Springs Mountain, located in Hot Springs National Park, has been home to three observation towers over the last 141 years. The first was an 80-foot-high wooden observatory kept by Horace Woolman in 1877 and Enoch Woolman in the 1880s. It was an immediate sensation and featured in the January 1878 issue of Harper’s Monthly Magazine. Visitors who climbed the mountains and went up the narrow wooden steps to the

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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