By Karen Watson Reeves When we speak of the “heart” in yoga, there are actually two meanings and in no order of importance/significance. There is the physical muscle that transports blood throughout the body and secretes hormones to lower blood pressure. There is the heart chakra, which in the energetic body is the center and source of giving and receiving love. What better time to target the heart (yes, you
The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will host the 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, March 7, 6-9pm at St. Luke’s Church. The family friendly event will feature the Bon Odori dancers from Hot Springs Village; a kimono fashion show featuring different styles of kimonos; koto performance by Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator Chiemi Shimizu; interactive Japanese cultural demonstrations; and a ’Sake Experience’ with an opportunity to sample a
By Suzy Saettele It’s February 14th, and everyone is ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with hearts full of emotions, love, and hopefully some chocolate! Did you know that February 14th is also National Organ Donor Day? National Organ Donor Day is a special day observed to raise awareness of organ donation, and to celebrate the heroes who have donated to save lives through organ donations. Today, there are over 113,000
By David Rose Even in the Texas panhandle, where the topography is as topography-free as any place on earth, the railroad tracks are not straight. They bend into the distance and the dust, disappearing beneath the curvature of the earth. Like Texas railroad tracks, time does not follow a straight line, it curves as well. Einstein proved this theory. It raises the possibility that traveling far enough into the future,
By Victoria Pike “Get your eyes dilated each year…” says U.S. Navy veteran and artist Steve Johnson. He wants this message to be loud and clear to people because for him, it’s what saved his eyesight, and possibly even his life. A year ago this month, Johnson started having trouble with his eyesight and thought it was likely due to his glaucoma. After seeing an eye specialist, he was given
By Victoria Pike Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States each February since 1970, making this month the 50th annual Black History Month to be recognized. In honor of this milestone of celebrations, let’s take a look back at the history behind Black History Month. The year of 1865 was monumental for African American History because, as you might know, this is the year that the 13th
By Suzy Saettele It’s February 14th, and everyone is ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with hearts full of emotions, love, and hopefully some chocolate! Did you know that February 14th is also National Organ Donor Day? National Organ Donor Day is a special day observed to raise awareness of organ donation, and to celebrate the heroes who have donated to save lives through organ donations. Today, there are over 113,000
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 Sharon Dent Hilde Simmons (Garland County Master Gardener) is a great admirer of succulents and has me excited about them. I find them interesting, but also love them because they need very little care. My favorites are hanging ones. String of Bananas is a great hanging variety. It is fast growing, loves sun and needs very little water. Only water when the soil is totally dry. Following is a
By Peggy Lindsey Do you wish? We all do in one way or another. We wish upon the stars. We wish as we blow out our birthday candles. We wish for good health, happy relationships, and a great career. We wish for simple things, and we wish for miracles. Deep within us resides a well of all those things we wish to experience. Perhaps now is the time to move
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
Malinda Zarate is owner of HomeStagerz, a professional home staging service created to support Home Sellers and Realtors in achieving a great first impression of homes offered for sale or vacation rental. Zarate has years of experience in real estate, interior decor, staging and marketing of homes in resort and private communities throughout the US, Mexico and the Caribbean. Creativity, energy, and ingenuity are Malinda’s trademark talents. She loves creatively
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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
