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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Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s
Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create
Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin. Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society. “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years
Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot
