News from the National Park Foundation: Our members often tell us that one of the things they cherish most about their favorite national park is the time they spend there, sharing the experience with their friends, children, or grandchildren. If you are looking for a way to make your Hot Springs National Park outings with your loved ones extra special this summer, we have just the thing. We are delighted
Love Affair with Orchids By Jodi Tooke I love orchids. My very first orchid was white, and I received it from a boy I hardly knew for a Homecoming Dance. All evening I stole glances at it as it perched on my wrist. Part of me was afraid it would fly away. Ever since, their exotic beauty has captured my imagination and inspired my soul. Orchids are the largest of
Magic Springs 2018 Summer Concert Series Magic Springs Timberwood Amphitheater, 1701 E. Grand Ave. Concerts are included with park admission. Season passes are on sale for $64.99 2018 Concert Series Lineup July 7, 2018 – TobyMac July 14, 2018 – Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult July 21, 2018 – Seether July 28, 2018 – Skillet For more info, please call 501-624-0100 or check out www.magicsprings.com.
Grady Nichols and the band will be at The Hot Springs Hotel and Spa in the Ballroom on Saturday, August 25. “An Evening with Grady Nichols Smooth Jazz Concert” is a fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas, Inc. Grady and this band have traveled to Hot Springs for this organization for nearly 18 years and they have always packed the house. The more they see the audience is having
A visit to LaRue Custom Framing at 1429 Central Avenue in Hot Springs usually starts with a boisterous hello at the door by the furry, four-legged greeter, Snazzy. Once Snazzy has done her job, you will meet the owner, Eric LaRue. LaRue has been involved in the custom framing business for over 30 years, his experience, taste and trained eye have earned him the loyal patronage of hundreds of clients
Massage therapy is increasingly in demand within the oncology and palliative care settings, a trend driven largely by consumer demand. Reputable cancer centers across the country understand the benefits and regularly refer patients for massage therapy. Many, such as MD Anderson and Sloan Kettering, provide onsite massage services for their patients. Susan Gee, Licensed Massage Therapist, learned the power of touch to sooth side effects of treatment for her sister. “Joyce loved
Love great food and great entertainment? The Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Hot Springs and offers a daily dinner buffet with a variety of live entertainment options. Formerly known as The Five Star Theatre, The Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre is one of Hot Springs’ best attractions! The theatre is debuting a new line-up of great show options! The featured show is “The
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) will hold its quarterly Hot Springs Arts Networking Meeting on Monday, July 9 at 5:30pm. The event will be hosted at Whittington Gallery Studio, 307 Whittington Ave. A 5:30 meet and greet will be followed at 6:00pm by a short discussion to review Arts & The Park 2018 and the fall music festivals. The floor will then be open to attendees to share
Margaret Lane Dornaus, South Region Coordinator for the Haiku Society of America (HSA) and Dr. David Lanoue of Xavier University, New Orleans, will lead the 22nd Autumn Haiku Conference November 2-3, 2018 at the Arlington Hotel. They have published the first HSA South Region Anthology which will be read and delivered at the conference. John Zheng, an excellent speaker and translator of haiku will attend. Michael Dylan Welch of Seattle, Washington will
Into Geocaching? Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. There are 855 geocaches in various locations around Hot Springs according to Geocaching.com. The City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Department maintains a listing of all caches placed in city parks and along city trails
Summer Reading at the Library Free books. Free movies. Free wi-fi. Free air conditioning. Do you need more reasons to come to the library this summer? How about free programs that appeal to all ages? It’s not just about programs for restless kids on summer vacation. The Garland County Library has something going on just about daily for everyone. Here’s a list of some July programs for adults that might
Evans Tree House Named and Open at Garvan Woodland Gardens New Tree House Adventure at Garvan Garvan Woodland Gardens announces the opening of its Evans Tree House within the Evans Children’s Adventure Garden. The Tree House is suspended within a group of pines and oaks, bending easily between them. The theme of dendrology, the study of trees and wooded plants, drives both the form and program of the structure, designed
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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
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
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,
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
