By Karen Watson Reeves A photo setting on one of our beautiful bodies of water seemed appropriate as the days of summer and warmth are waning. For lovers of the sun and heat and time on the lake like me, this is a tough transition and tough transitions call for strong yoga! Therefore, I chose plank pose to feature this month. The Plank Pose may appear intimidating, strong, inaccessible, but
Whittington Gallery will be featuring Wayne Summerhill at the September 6th Gallery Walk, from 5 to 9pm. One lucky visitor will win the artists’ flower sculpture at the drawing at 8 o’clock. Be sure to sign up when you arrive at the gallery. Summerhill is an accomplished sculpture who has taught at Eureka Springs. He loves to design and then create his sculptures. See Summerhill’s art at Whittington Gallery, 10am to
By Eve Baum Victory Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. – Albert Camus What would the year be like without anticipation of cooler weather and the colors of Fall? And what would our palates be like without the anticipation of Fall’s comforting flavors? It may not be cool enough to start thinking about soups and stews, but surely, we can incorporate our summer recipes with
By David Rose In my youth I pondered my future. I was almost certain that fame and fortune lay ahead for me, but did I have a fallback position on the outside chance that it did not? I did not. And then one day, in 1986, I picked up the paper and found my answer. David Crosby – he of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and sometimes Y – had been caught
If you can spell, drink wine and put up with a little cheering, Spell Yeah! is for You! The Literacy Council of Garland County (LCGC) will hold its 2nd Annual Spell Yeah! Adult spelling bee on Friday, September 20th. Up to 20 participants will compete for a $100 1st prize, 2nd-5th prizes, and a very special DeadAssLast prize – where the first person eliminated wins his/her entry fee back and
By Deborah Halter The myriad questions women ask about firefighting no longer surprise Alana Pierce. It’s routine for young girls, or their parents, to ask her if women are “allowed” to be firefighters. Or, if they are, whether they can have children and keep their job. Or if they’re required to do all the cooking at the fire station. She and coworker Melanie Walker can both attest to one of
The 13th Annual Tikes, Trikes, and Trails has been scheduled for Saturday, October 12, at Entergy Park, 530 Lakepark Drive. Registration begins at 9:00 AM and activities will start at 10:00 AM. Ages 8 & under will ride on paved trails and ages 9 & up will ride on a mountain bike trail according to skill level. Helmet are required and all ages will be supervised. Snacks and water will
By Christi Nation “Having to start over is different from choosing to start over.” – Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. I recently went to visit one of my dear friends in Boston and traveled four hours to New York. We went to Central Park and saw the John Lennon “Imagine” memorial. One of his last songs “Starting Over” came to mind while we were in Strawberry Fields. Sometimes one of our Happiness
By Sharon Seals Not all, but many deciduous trees turn vivid colors in fall. Maples, Oaks, Tupelos, Gingko trees and more are examples. They put on a spectacular performance. Factors contributing to fall color are: temperatures, precipitation, and soil moisture, however the main factor is the amount of light. As days grow shorter, less light triggers chemical changes. The combination of reduced light, lack of nutrients and water, add up
By Malcom Dark I know what you’re thinking – you have a conflict. September 20th, the first day of SPA-CON, is also the day you pledged to storm Area 51. Two things you should consider: 1) The temperatures in the Mojave Desert, even in September, can be over 100°, while the Hot Springs Convention Center is air conditioned. 2) The terrain around Area 51 can be a rocky horror, while
By Peggy Lindsey As the alarm clock buzzes announcing the start of the day, how do you feel? Do you push the snooze button to squeeze in a few more winks before the inevitable, or do you happily arise looking forward to day ahead? Think of Life as a party. Are we curious about what is happening? Are we willing to engage in conversation and participate in the action, fully
Audiences will fall in love all over again with characters from the Charles Schultz’s beloved cartoon, Peanuts in the upcoming Hot Springs Village Players (HSVP) production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown—Revised. The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy; piano prodigy Schroeder; protester Sally; blanket-toting Linus; Snoopy on the doghouse; and “blockhead” himself, Charlie Brown. Revised performance dates are slated for Oct 26 and 28, 7 PM and Oct
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“Brady Roseberry” Featured at the Big Steam & Roots Music Festival Photography by Jay Hiatt FIRST – Check out the Gallery Walk $250 Gift Card Giveaway on Pg. 4! Hello, Hot Springs! As we lean into the autumn equinox, we’re celebrating with a burst of blues, hometown pride, and one seriously striking cover. This month features
By Jennifer Case By Erin Wood The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World is the third book by Conway resident and University of Central Arkansas creative writing professor Jennifer Case, released last month from Trinity University Press. Combining elements of memoir, collage, interview, research, and cultural reflection, The Carework Project probes what care
Can you find this mural in downtown Hot Springs? Text a selfie in front of it to receive a free drop-in at The Yoga Place for any class in September. 501-651-0545. Photo by Missy Conry. By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens In yoga, balance is about more than simply standing on one
The transition into autumn signals the busy back-to-school shopping season. As autumn approaches, style is taking a richer turn, and The Velvet Attic Boutique is bringing the season’s changing look to downtown Hot Springs. Their curated autumn lineup mixes seasonal colors, balances rich textures and versatile layers, and features transition-ready
