August 8, 2019

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Hulkbuster, Cybertronics Spree and More at Spa-Con 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!

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?

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

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

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

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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“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