By Karen Watson Reeves It is not difficult to see why Cobra Pose is thus named. No matter how low the head and upper body stay or how deeply the pose is taken, the practitioner resembles a cobra rising up from the earth. And either of the modifications, high or low, will physically affect the frontal and posterior planes of the body from the toes to the chin. Here are
The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) offers the best variety of terrain in the Midwest and creates a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the end of the season the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around riders. The second stop will be at Northwoods Trail (300 Pineland Drive) in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on February 15-16.
Two of Arkansas’s most accomplished artists, Gary Simmons and Richard Stephens, both residents of Hot Springs, have been featured in a joint exhibit at the Hot Springs Convention Center which opened in October and will end January 4. One of the last opportunities to see the exhibit will be during Gallery Walk, Friday, January 3. The exhibit is PEN AND PAINT: The Art of Gary Simmons and Richard Stephens. The
An international exhibit of photographs depicting life in Ireland will be on display at the Hot Springs Convention Center for two months in 2020, including the date of Hot Springs’ world-famous World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A Photo Album of Ireland, consisting of 85 photographs depicting all aspects of Irish life from the perspective of private individuals and families, will open January 18 and run through March 18. “We
By Eve Victory Oh, those New Year’s resolutions! We all make ‘em, but few of us can keep ‘em. Here’s an easy one for 2020: partake in the new food trends of the year. Try a “Blended” Burger – You may have already heard about Burger Impossible, but you need to actually try the newest trend in hamburgers. Meat proteins are being combined with vegetable proteins to pack a healthier
By David Rose I am waxing cosmic of late. It must be the approach of the new year, the new decade. It releases my mind from the constraints of time and frees it to wander even more than the norm. Thinking ahead toward what might yet be, thinking back to what could have been. Today is thinking back day. Second grade, that was the turning point. I’m pretty sure it
Save the date to your calendars now for the first day of Oaklawn’s 2020 Race Season! Running from Opening Day, January 24 – May 2, 2020, the best Thoroughbreds in the world compete for multi-million-dollars in purses. Post Times 1:30 pm | Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays 1:00 pm | Saturdays 12:30 pm | Opening Day (Jan. 24), Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 2), Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17), Rebel Stakes Day (Mar.
By Sharon Dent Many homeowners in the area have shade or partial-shade yards. Hostas and other shade loving plants do well in the Hot Springs area in zones 7-8. One 18-inch-tall ornamental plant that is particularly happy here is Hellebore and a species called Lenten Rose. What’s not to like. It is evergreen, blooming in either early winter or late winter-early spring. The bloom period is unusually long —at least
By Peggy Lindsey Entering 2020 and this brand-new decade have many individuals pondering changes they wish to see, especially in themselves. Looking closely, they wonder, “Am I all I want to be? Am I on the right path to fulfill my dreams?” People are seeking to find, and follow, their True North! As Bill George describes, “True North is your orienting point – your fixed point in a spinning world
ARRRRR Mateys……Mutiny and murder may be brewing as something strange is happening on the Jolly Rancher Ship since it has been sailing on the Ouachita Sea. Captain James Hook is as fearless as ever—even though many of his enemies are lurking around the water edges. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell are flying close by. Captain Greybeard has been eyeing the Jolly Rancher while Davy Jones seeks gold and booty and
May, 2020 marks the 25th Season for the Hot Springs Music Festival and to begin their celebrations, the Festival is pleased to announce the appointment of Sameer Patel as the new Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. Maestro Patel is internationally recognized for his deep musicianship and passionate communication and is considered one of America’s most exciting young conductors. He continues as Associate Conductor of the Sun Valley Music Festival and
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August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone. For 37 years, our artists,
Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the
Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice
When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood. Whether you’re looking
