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AAC Offers Free Online Poetry Workshops for Students

Virtual poetry workshop instructors are Stacey McAdoo, Timothy “TJ” Medel, and Crystal C. Mercer. The Arkansas Arts council has started a series of free poetry workshops to prepare high school students for the Arkansas Poetry Out Loud competition happening this March. The virtual poetry workshop series will help poetry lovers and students gain deeper insight and understanding of poetry and performance. The workshops will cover the basics of writing poetry

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February is the Month of Love.

A monthly series including news about an Arkansas book, author, event, or item of literary interest to Arkansans. By Erin WoodFebruary is the month of love. The pandemic has greatly expanded my sense of that word. Sometimes love means not saying what I am tempted to, listening more closely and being quiet even when I have my own troubles to share, reaching out to someone knowing that they need support

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Phoenix Bass Fishing League Opens at Lake Ouachita

Major League Fishing announced the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine, offering weekend anglers the best payouts and advancement opportunities for the lowest entry fees available. The Bass Fishing League is the only circuit where anglers can fish close to home with opportunities to advance to nine no-entry-fee championships, including the All-American and Toyota Series Championship, for a shot at

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Tarot Reading for February

February’s Tarot reading by Michelle Crandell By Michell CrandellFor February, I used a single three card draw to explore Mind-Body-Spirit and Past-Present-Future simultaneously. After reading the cards intuitively, I used the book: TAROT by Jane Lyle to assist my interpretation. As often happens for me, two extra cards fell out while I was shuffling. “A and B” set the stage for the three-card reading. A and B: Questions to ask

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Small Acts Toward Enduring Good

Like a lantern in the dark, one’s light produces peace and calm in others. By Peggy LindseyThe desire to fix the world seems staggering these days as chaos and emotions erupt in every corner of the globe. Overwhelmed, we find ourselves feeling helpless in effecting peace. It is in these moments that we must understand that it is not our task to fix the whole world, but to offer a

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Role Models and Twelve Times!

By Alison CraneIf you have ever sat at a table waiting on a child to try one bite of food, you know that sometimes persuading small-sized humans to do something they do not want to do can be a challenge. Or perhaps you have been astounded by how incredibly fast that same pint-sized being can decide that nothing you have prepared for dinner that night is edible and that you

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Daffodil Days and Tulip Extravaganza Begins at Garvan

Celebrate the end of winter at the Gardens during Daffodil Days & Tulip Extravaganza! There are thousands of beautiful blooms – starting in February with crocus, daffodils, and hyacinths; followed closely or perhaps concurrently depending on weather by over 150,000 brilliant Dutch tulips. In addition, spring annuals and azaleas bloom, making it the biggest display of color between Dallas and Memphis all season. For up-to-date photos and peak bloom times,

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Crystal Bridges Museum Donates Art Books to GC Library

By Paul KagebeinThe Alice L. Walton Foundation and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art donated a collection of art books to libraries across Arkansas, including the Garland County Library (GCL). These books are on display now along the library’s Art Wall, and are available for any registered library user to borrow. The donated books cover a variety of art movements and artists, focusing primarily on American art and artists.

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Arts & The Park Returns to Spring Timetable

Arts & The Park celebrates the lives and legacies of Hot Springs’ own Henry Glover and George Hunt.  The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance Board of Directors, along with its Advisory Board, voted to return the 10-day Arts & The Park festival to its originally planned dates of Friday, April 30, 2021 to Sunday, May 9, 2021. Last year, the festival had to be rescheduled to fall due to the

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Call For Art Work for Art Moves Hot Springs

Gin Hartnett moving with “Bing Bang” by Katherine Strause. Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA), the City of Hot Springs Art Advisory Committee (AAC), and Hot Springs Parks and Trails (HSP&T) are collectively producing Art Moves Hot Springs, an art exhibit of paintings, drawings, and photographs displayed along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. The exhibit combines culture, history, art, nature, and exercise to encourage healthy habits for the community.

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National Park’s Official Birthday Celebration March 4th

Save the Date: March 4th. Join in celebrating 100 years as Hot Springs National Park. Experience the beauty, the history and the thermal waters. Join Hot Springs National Park on March 4th to celebrate the park’s official 100th birthday! On this day, 100 years ago, President Woodrow Wilson and Congress changed the name of Hot Springs Reservation to Hot Springs National Park, forever changing the course of the park’s history.

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Episode 5 of Movers & Makers Features “Bob Rob” Medina

Low Key Arts’ new online virtual chat/interview series, Movers and Makers, debuted in October 2020 and has been attracting viewers from all over the U.S. and beyond. Hosted by LKA Executive Director, Sonny Kay, the series presents in-depth conversations with artists, musicians, and instigators contributing to popular culture through their work and lifestyles, and investigates the paths each have taken in their respective careers.  Episode Five features special guest Robert

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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,

Yoga: Finding Balance Through Dancer Pose  

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

Save the Date: Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival   

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

Vibrant Nightlife in The Spa City 

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