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Hulkbuster, Cybertronics Spree and More at Spa-Con 2019

August 8, 2019

By Malcolm Dark Cybertronics Spree, the best robo-rock band since Devo, will be powering up Spa-Con on Friday, September 20th, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Registration is at 5 pm, doors open at 6, opening ceremony begins at 7, the band starts at 7:30. Spa-Con goes throughout the weekend. Bumblebee, now a towering twelve feet tall, will be returning to the Con. Joining him will be Tony Stark’s 44th suit design,

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Crystal Springs Gallery First and Last Storewide Sale!

August 8, 2019

For nearly 20 years, Crystal Springs Gallery has contributed to the uniqueness of downtown Hot Springs. A showcase for some of Earth’s most beautiful natural treasures, the gallery boasts a stunning array of crystals, minerals and fossils, and a custom line of gold and silver fine jewelry. It has often been described as one of the best and most diverse galleries people have seen. The gallery opened in 2001, as

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Have You Tried MyPlate?

August 8, 2019

By Alison Crane Back in the 90s, we were taught to use the Food Guide Pyramid when planning meals or deciding what to eat. The food groups were arranged in the pyramid shape according to which ones you needed more or less servings. Using a total diet, the guide and its 2005 updated version visually reminded people to try to make healthy food choices. In 2011, the USDA introduced MyPlate.

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Tarot: The Devil

August 8, 2019

From The Devil, The Fool learns he can break free at any time. By Michelle Crandell The Fool approaches a dark mountain. His next lesson is there. He sees a large creature, half man/ half goat: the ruler of this land. The Goat-man’s subjects are chained to his throne. They’re indulging in every form of carnal desire: lust, gluttony, sadism, addiction…all with great abandon. The Fool begins to feel hungry,

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About The Cover: August

August 8, 2019

Our cover photo is courtesy of saxophonist Gary Meggs. Meggs is a headliner at the Hot Springs Jazz Festival at the end of August. He has performed with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, and with many entertainers, including The Temptations, Four Tops, Bob Newhart, Don Rickles, Mickey Gilley, Conway Twitty, Lou Marini and many others. He has been a guest artist with the 8th Air Force Jazz Band, Air

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New Nam, New Vision for CALS Literary Festival

August 8, 2019

By Erin Wood Did you know that the Arkansas Literary Festival has a new name? The beloved festival—which has grown in content, quality, and popularity—will now be known as the Six Bridges Book Festival. The new name reflects the six bridges connecting the downtown areas of Little Rock and North Little Rock as well as the new focus of bridging communities and bringing people together. With the goal of offering

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August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone.  For 37 years, our artists,

Yoga: Finding Balance Through Dancer Pose  

Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the

Save the Date: Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival   

Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice

Vibrant Nightlife in The Spa City 

When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood.  Whether you’re looking