By Karen Watson Reeves Chair Pose. When I cue students into this position, there are a few who will grimace, growl or even audibly complain. They do not like chair pose! It is intense. It is challenging. And the Sanskrit translation from Utkatasana (fierce or powerful pose) makes sense! When I was teaching a children’s class, I commented that adults are not too fond of this pose and they wonder
Hot Springs’ international recognition as the Birthplace of Major League Baseball Spring Training is responsible for bringing a high school baseball team from the Spa City’s Sister City, Hanamaki, Japan, to town for a friendly game with players from Lakeside and Hot Springs High Schools. Players from Hanamaki Higashi high school will be in Hot Springs December 2 through December 8 as a result of their vice principal’s 2018 tour
Wanna howl at the moon with the Northwoods crew? Shred Valkyrie and Blue Jay by the light of the full moon? This is the last chance to join in on a monthly FULL MOON GROUP RIDE in the Northwoods this year! December 12* – FULL COLD MOON RIDE. The ride will be a no drop beginner to intermediate group ride. The route will depend on the skill level of the
Cheech Marin, half of the legendary comedy team Cheech and Chong, will serve as the grand marshal of the First Ever 17th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs on March 17, 2020. “Cheech will fit in perfectly with the zany, fun-for-all atmosphere that defines the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” said Steve Arrison, CEO of Visit Hot Springs and one of the founders of the
An impressive new bike park that includes a skills section and a jump section has opened at the Cedar Glades Trailhead of the Northwoods Trail System. The park, which has seven wood features, dirt berms and rollers, was constructed by the International Mountain Bike Association and McGill Trail Fabrication Ltd of Colorado. “Northwoods Bike Park is suitable for beginners through advanced riders,” said Traci Berry, trails coordinator for Visit Hot Springs.
The staff of Visit Hot Springs, the city’s convention and visitors bureau, has joined with a veterans support group to raise money for the rehabilitation of a house that will serve at-risk veterans and their families. The fundraising project will be a giant rummage sale, Vending for Vets, on December 21, at 8am, that will donate all the money raised to directly benefit Arkansas Veteran Support Services (AVSS), a nonprofit organization whose
By Eve Victory As you may know, I am the Hospitality and Tourism Management Instructor at National Park College. Every Fall in Food Preparation class, we discuss how food shapes our lives, upbringings, our memories. As an assignment, each student must write a 12-line free verse poem about memories of food. It never ceases to amaze me how personal the poems become, referencing specific moments in time, special aromas, ingredients
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“The Nutcracker” Courtesy of Edmond Cooper Photo Design by Rhonda Panasenko There’s something magical about this time of year in Hot Springs! As the holiday season draws near, the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company is hard at work preparing for its annual production of “The Nutcracker”—a beloved holiday tradition that brings
Annie Smith and Melodi Cone of The Velvet Attic Boutique bring a Western Chic touch to fall with horse graphics, flowing maxi skirts, statement belts, and boots. Navy, taupe, and black reflect the season, while turquoise jewelry and fringe add personality. November brings a shift in fashion as holiday gatherings,
Give Our Advertisers a Taste of Your Support! Hot Springs celebrates the Spa City’s diverse restaurant scene during Feast Month – November 1- 30, which means three things: it’s time to redeem restaurant deals, dine at your favorite spots, and vote for your favorite restaurants – from best BBQ to best
Located just minutes from downtown Hot Springs, the Northwoods District is one of eight exciting districts in the local trail system. It features 31+ miles of trails around Bethel, Dillon, and Sanderson lakes for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running. The Northwoods District is directly accessible from historic downtown and
