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Museum Launches New Science After School Pilot Program

A new pilot after school program at Mid-America Science Museum (MASM) is now underway with the Hot Springs School District. Applications for the newly state licensed after school learning program are available at www.midamericamuseum.org. The initial pilot program for Science After School at MASM begins Monday, January 7th and runs through Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm daily. Science After School at Mid-America Science Museum is currently available for

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The Story Behind the Majestic Bakery & Café

Owners Wally and Brenda have a rather unique story. For more than two years, Brenda tried desperately to save the wonderfully historic Majestic Hotel where she held fond memories of her father playing in the band. She even went as far as filing a lawsuit against city leaders to try to stop the demolition from taking place. Obviously, that was to no avail. It was then that Wally’s dream came

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Living in Gratitude

By Peggy Lindsey Every November we look forward to Thanksgiving Day with excitement and a touch of nostalgia. What is it that makes us feel so good? Is it the gathering of family and friends from far and near? Or perhaps it’s the succulent turkey with all the trimmings and a scrumptious pumpkin pie that calls out to you! Or could it be so much more? Thanksgiving brings our awareness

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Hot Springs Village Players Present “Mom’s Gift” at Coronado Center

In this comedy with a heart, Mom has been dead for 11 months when she shows up at her husband’s birthday party as a ghost with a mission. Like Clarence in It’s a Wonderful Life, she has to accomplish a task to earn her wings. Only what the task actually is… is a mystery. There are so many things to fix. The problem is complicated by the fact that the only

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Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre Christmas Shows

Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre has two productions in the works for the holidays, performing select dates in November and December at the Theatre, located at 701 Central Ave. Call 501-318-1600 to order tickets. A Christmas Wonderland Musical Spectacular Extravagant celebration of a most beloved holiday! Revel in the joy of Christmas with grand musical acts and hilarious comedy culminating in a candlelit uplifting sing-a-long. Most fun you’ll have this

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Handmade Holiday Pop-Up Opens in the Mall

Hot Springs is a town of great traditions yet is ever changing with new and exciting events. The HANDMADE HOLIDAY SHOP is no exception….it has become a local tradition and is an exciting addition to the holiday season. The Handmade Holiday Shop is described as a “pop up” and each year the shop will “pop up” in an available location making each year’s holiday season a festive event for artisans

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Steampunk Art Showcase at GC Library

By Paul Kagebein The Garland County Library will be hosting a Steampunk Art Showcase on Saturday, November 10th at 3:00pm. Local artist Phillip Mothershed of Leviathan’s Art will offer a presentation on the history and technique of this unique aesthetic, and will also have multiple pieces of art on display. Steampunk, in a nutshell, is a subgenre of science fiction that primarily focuses on steam-powered, yet technologically-advanced, machinery. Steampunk artists

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National Novel Writing Month at GC Library

NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is coming to Garland County Library 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 a Come Write In Program, in which Wrimos are actively encouraged to come to the library to write

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The Downtowner Marketplace; A downtown Hot Springs Experience

The Downtowner Marketplace is a locally owned business with a quaint and unique atmosphere which includes “the coffee stop” located in the back where you can grab a delicious coffee drink, sit back and relax or shop to your heart’s desire. Each of their hand-picked retailers bring their own style and collections to you. They are individual business owners who operate their own store within the marketplace, sharing space and

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A Gift For Yourself

by Alison Crane Every year my gift list seems to grow and I have to try to stretch a very tight budget a little further. I can let stress and frustration be the deciding factor on how I approach the gift giving season, or I can have an attitude of gratitude and be glad that I have so many people to love. In fact, gratitude is actually a gift I

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Tarot: The Lovers VI

By Michelle Crandell. People we love have profound influence upon us, and we upon them. The Fool travels his path once more. He is much more confident but once again, lonely. Ahead is a fork in the road. A flowering tree marks the path he has intended to take. A fruit tree marks a different path. Beside the fruit tree stands a woman. The Fool is drawn to her, though

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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