October 16, 2019

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Yoga: Benefits of Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose

By Karen Watson Reeves “Let go of the ego.” “Focus on what you feel rather than how you look.” “Try not to compare yourself to others or how you have seen the pose pictured in the yogis of InstaGram.” I say these and similar statements to students all the time. Yet, when I see myself in a pose looking “less than perfect,” I get critical and hesitant to share the

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Flavor 101: Here Comes the Pumpkin Spice!

By Eve Victory It’s that time of year when everyone is showing off their pumpkins – for Halloween, for Fall and for food and beverage.  Everywhere we go, we are inundated with pumpkin spice something.  Even Little Debbie’s gets on this bandwagon with mini pumpkin rolls. You can bring on the pumpkin spice right in your own home.  All you need is canned pumpkin and (5) ingredients in your cupboard

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Hitchcock vs Iron Man

By David Rose As of late, I’ve been watching a lot of movies with my boys – DC, Marvel, Avengers, Guardians. These are all action movies. They start with a bang and then it’s bang, bang, bang, bang, all the way to the end. Suspense is a lost art. I went to the library and got some old movies – Moby Dick, Jaws, Psycho – that were built around suspense.

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Former Hot Springs Mom Publishes Kids Books

By Victoria Pike “When I grow up, I want to be an Irish Dancer,” said 12-year-old Taylor Hubbard. At the time, Taylor had no idea that she would grow up to be a wife, mom, author, graphic designer, photographer, and artist. After graduating in 2007, from Lakeside High School in Hot Springs, Hubbard was off to college at UALR for the next 3 years. However, she never obtained her college

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Doors are Open at The Parlour Hot Springs

The Parlour Hot Springs is owned and operated by Amy Davis and has been open since September 3rd, 2019. Amy has blended her love for Halloween, Victorian Gothic and Primitive genres to come up with a unique shopping experience where spooky New England meets the primitive South. The shop offers candles, perfume oils, intention oils, incense, soap, jewelry, books, witch balls and tarot cards all from small makers across the

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Olde Crow Chili Parlor & Mercantile Opens in Sidetown

Owner of The Olde Crow Chili Parlor & Mercantile, Kurt Nilsson, is a veteran who supports “Home Grown by Heroes,” local producers, including the Local Farmers Market producers, and the “Farm to Table” program. These producers use grass fed beef, forested ham, cheeses, free range chicken, in addition to locally grown organic vegetables and spices when available. The Chili Parlor has daily food specials so visit their Facebook page to

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Life’s Unpredictability & Its Antidote

By Christi Nation “As the world we live in is so unpredictable, the ability to learn, to adapt, and to change is imperative, alongside creativity, problem-solving, and communication skills.” – Alain Dehaze Recently I was watching my niece, Lauren’s, soccer game. It struck me how unpredictable where the ball would go from one minute to the next. It depended on the trajectory of the shot if the team kept the

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Two Afternoons of Great Music with Strings Attached

On Sunday, October 13, 3 pm, at St Luke’s Episcopal Church, violinist Kiril Laskarov and pianist Carl Anthony will present a program of music dedicated to famous violinists, including pieces by Fritz Kreisler, Camille Saint-Saëns, Jean Sibelius, and John Williams. On Sunday, October 27, 3 pm, also at St Luke’s Episcopal Church, violinist Drew Irvin and pianist Julie Cheek will present a program titled Devilish Delights, featuring music inspired by

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Creating Healthy Connections

By Peggy Lindsey Relationships! We all have them – family, friends, co-workers, and significant others, many of which have long been established. We have grown over the years, and our relationships have needed to evolve as well. But have we known how to shift them? Our old patterns are well entrenched since childhood. We want to love and be loved, but we often misunderstand this to mean we must allow

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Annual Benefit Gala for Levi Hospital “The Baron’s Ball”

The 28th Annual Levi Hospital Benefit Gala will be held Saturday, November 2. This year The Baron’s Ball presents, “Cirque du Vampyre.” Cirque performers and talent from across the country have been secured for a fantastic evening filled with glitz, glamour, fine dining, and a first-class show and dancing. Each year Davis Tillman and his wife Suellen Hales-Tillman use their creative gifts, time and resources to support Levi Hospital’s annual

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Murder and Mayhem at The Vampire Feast

Halloween is approaching and the Devine Master, Nosferatu, has decided to pass his crown to another deserving vampire. A huge Halloween Vampire Feast Celebration will be held upstairs at the Porterhouse Restaurant, on October 25 and 26 in order to reveal the new master…but strange things start to happen during the celebration. Someone is murdered before the crown can be claimed. The Murder and Macabre Mystery Dinner Theater will host

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Magical Costume Party and Benefit for Jackson House

Get ready to celebrate the Friday night after Halloween with a Costume Party and Magic Show benefitting Jackson House at Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic at the Historic Malco Theatre. The costume party starts at 6 p.m. Friday, November 1, and the Magic Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. Available at the event will be spooky tours of the Malco where patrons will have the opportunity to get

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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