Our August cover photo features one of the fourteen homes in the Quapaw and Prospect area that is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. We’re invited to take a drive or better yet, stroll through the neighborhood and admire the beauty, tradition, and love that has been put into these lovely old beauties. To locate this year’s Centenarian homes, look for the white sign in the yard designating its 100th
By Paul KagebeinLibraries are much more than just the traditional, paper books readers know and love. Patrons of the Garland County Library (GCL) also have free access to a wide variety of digital materials that can be accessed via several devices such as a phone, tablet, or computer. The two main databases for digital media are OverDrive and Hoopla. These two popular services have many differences in collections and functionality,
Feelin Groovy will be bringing back the music of Woodstock in 2 special “Remembering Woodstock” shows this month: August 28th from 7 pm-9 pm at the Beehive Neighborhood Hangout in Hot Springs Village, and August 29th from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Historic Hot Springs Farmers Market. The shows will feature music from the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival as well as songs by Woodstock performers and other music of that
Selfcare is all about what serves as a source or cause of delight. It could be a massage, reading a book, a day at the lake, or whatever brings joy to your life. By Alison Crane For the last five months, we have had to deal with the effects of COVID-19. For many, this has created a feeling of perpetual stress. We have faced shortages of needed foods and household
Ryan Cassata is an award-winning, 26-year-old singer-songwriter, activist, and actor who has found a second home in Hot Springs. He has penned songs about this small Southern city that he loves, such as “Hot Springs, Arkansas,” “Peaceful Valley,” and “Back Down South.” His lyrics talk about falling in love and leaving Los Angeles for a simpler life. Cassata also stars as Jalin, alongside trans legend Kate Bornstein in “Two Eyes,”
By Erin Wood As hurricane season arrives in the Gulf Coast amidst a global pandemic, we approach the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It is difficult to reflect on Katrina’s devastation without remembering the horrors of the Superdome. Taking readers on a journey through the maelstrom is the only known memoir by a native New Orleanian about surviving the Superdome. The Katrina 15th Anniversary Edition of the IPPY-medal-winning Can Everybody
Eli Vega has served as photo competition judge for several camera clubs in Colorado, Texas, and Arkansas. He has also served as judge for two national photography contests. One of the most common weaknesses among photographers, at all levels, is composition. Join him in his ZOOM Composition class. The class will take about 1 hour, but he has scheduled 1 and ½ hours for it so participants have time to
Mid-America Science Museum has gone sustainable with a new water hydration filling station and they have already filled more than 1,000 bottles! By minimizing the number of plastic bottles being used, Mid-America Science Museum is helping reduce the waste sent to area landfills and providing a safe and healthy resource for employees and guests looking to stay hydrated during these hot summer months here in Arkansas. Bring your refillable bottle
June Lamoureux and Ken Haley are featured at Whittington Galleryin a special show of original art and digital re-workings. The Whittington Studio and Gallery will present a unique collaborative exhibit during the month of August 2020, featuring artist June Lamoureux and artographer Ken Haley, both of Hot Springs Village. The exhibit will involve creative digital re-workings by Ken Haley of original paintings by June Lamoureux, and some of Ken’s images
These beautiful works by Elizabeth Weber are part of the August exhibitat Justus Fine Art Gallery. (above) “Home.” below “Bundled.” A selection of paintings and sculpture by Elizabeth Weber will be featured during the August exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery to be held August 7-29. Weber’s paintings employ a vibrant color palette with dramatic use of light and texture, while her sculptures use natural materials to create forms that
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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
