October 10, 2018

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Pine Needle Basket Weaving

The works of Valerie Hanks-Gotez’s pine needle basket weaving will be featured by the American Art Gallery at Gallery Walk from 5-8:30 p.m. “My passion to find art in unusual places has grown from the Muscogee belief that everything has a purpose and nothing should be wasted. To me, there is great satisfaction in taking something readily available and creating eco-friendly art with function and artistic beauty. My heart turned

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Michael Preble’s 2019 TRAVELOGUE! Calendar Hits the Shelves Early October

It’s that time of year – no, not Fall. It’s the release of Michael Preble’s 2019 wall calendar. Preble, a member of the Artists’ Workshop Gallery, presented the inaugural edition in 2018 using his imaginative photographs of Hot Springs – the bathhouses, regional parks, flora, the sporting life and special events, like the motorcycle rally. This year’s theme is TRAVELOGUE! It includes 12 images from Anguilla, Hot Springs, New Orleans,

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Yoga: Easy Pose

By Karen Watson Reeves The pose we are focusing on this month is a common seated pose and one that many think of when yoga is brought to mind. It is called “easy” pose because that is the translation from the Sanskrit name of the pose. Other translations are “comfortable” or “joy.” When I explain this in a class, it often brings a chuckle because sitting here for any length

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Living Wellness Day Spa Offers Many Specialties

Living Wellness Day Spa has been serving visitors and the Hot Springs community for over 11 years. They specialize in Couples Massage, providing therapeutic services, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Deep Tissue Massage for pain associated with old injuries and/or persistent patterns of tension and imbalance in the body. The Spa offers Facials, Body Wraps, as well as Small Group Packages & other Spa Services. They provide the ultimate experience in deep relaxation in a peaceful

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Special Act Scheduled for Levi’s Baron’s Ball

Plans are underway for the 27th Annual Levi Hospital’s Benefit Gala to be held November 3. This is the 15th year that Levi Hospital’s fundraising event has been known as the Baron’s Ball and this year the Baron, Davis Tillman, will present “Venetian Carnival” – a fantastic evening filled with glitz, glamour, fine dining, live entertainment, and dancing. Levi Hospital would like to thank Davis for sharing his time and

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Hot Water Hills: October 5th & 6th, 2018

Low Key Arts proudly presents the 8th annual Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival Headlining the festival Friday night are Larkin Poe (Nashville, TN), supported by J.D. Wilkes (Nashville, TN, of Legendary Shack Shakers fame), Bas Clas (Lafayette, LA rabble-rousers together since the seventies), Brian Martin (of local favorites Sad Daddy), and Fayetteville’s Modeling (formerly known as Move Orchestra). Saturday features headliners Broncho (from Tulsa, OK), Lola Marsh (all

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National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo? Say it Quickly 3 Times Then Head to the Library With Pen in Hand NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is coming to Garland County Library. The event occurs in November and challenges participants, called Wrimos, to write a 50,000-word novel in the thirty days of November. To learn more, go to www.NaNoWriMo.org and sign up. Participation is free. For the first time, the Garland County Library will host

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The Nutcracker Ballet

Presented by The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theater Company Magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s whimsical world returns to Hot Springs for the upcoming winter holidays. The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) is the first organization to give the Hot Springs community the opportunity to participate in its own production of The Nutcracker ballet. It features both the regional performers

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Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner Honors Dorothy Morris

Since the Sheriffs of Arkansas founded the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches in 1976, it has been home to more than 2,050 boys and girls from every corner of the state. Children come to the Ranch through no fault of their own; many have been abandoned, abused or neglected. At the Ranch, children find hope and healing. Boys and girls live in large family homes with loving houseparents who raise them

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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