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Yoga: Benefits of Cobra Pose

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

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Southern Enduro Tour Crosses Arkansas

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.

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Visit Simmons & Stephens Exhibit at January Gallery Walk

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

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Photo Exhibit Depicts Life in Ireland

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

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Flavor 101: Resolutions You Can Actually Keep!

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

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Thinking Back Day

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

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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort Racing Opening Day!

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.

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Master Gardeners: Favorite Shade Plant – Hellebore

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

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Living Your True North

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

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Mutiny & Murder on the Ouachita Sea

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

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New Artistic Director on Board for 25th Anniversary Season of the Hot Springs Music Festival

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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“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