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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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“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
