May 30, 2021

On Top

Recent Stories

Tarot: Twos

In these second of ten articles focusing on the Ace through Ten Cards, Michelle Crandell reviews four Twos. By Michelle CrandellIn Tarot, twos represent balance and harmony. Twos symbolize cooperation and equality in relationships. Twos encourage the seeker to be open and receptive to the influence of collaborators. Twos consider how uniting with another can improve life for both. Associated Major Arcana cards: High Priestess and the Lovers. Two of

Read More »

Take Advantage of Your Local Parks

Garland County is surrounded by beautiful parks, trails, lakes, and more, providing a variety of outdoor activities. By Alison CraneDid you know that living close to parks and other recreation facilities is related to higher physical activity levels for both adults and youth? During the pandemic, most adults have found exercising at their local parks, trails, and open spaces has been essential to maintaining physical and mental health. Parks provide

Read More »

Yoga: Benefits of Cow Face Pose

Cow Face Pose, demonstrated by Karen Watson Reeves, is beneficial when held for several breaths. By Karen Watson ReevesCow Face Pose (Gomukhasana, in Sanskrit) can be a challenging seated yoga posture. It focuses primarily on the two pairs of ball and socket joints in the body, the hips and shoulders. And it is no secret that many of us have tight hips (because of so much sitting) and shoulders (due

Read More »

Hot Springs Music Festival Returns Virtually

Hot Springs Music Festival will return this summer for another season! In order to keep everyone safe, this year’s festival will be held in a virtual format. This will include performances, masterclasses, rehearsals, and social gatherings that will be made available online in real-time or to be viewed later at your convenience. The internationally acclaimed Hot Springs Music Festival (HSMF) returns this summer from June 7-11 after a one-year Co-Vid

Read More »

Library to Host Virtual Cake Contest

By Erin BaberNext time you just have to bake a cake shaped like a teddy bear, Elsa, or a Ninja Turtle, don’t rush out and buy a brand-new cake pan – borrow one for free with your Garland County Library card. To promote the Library’s growing collection of cake pans, the Library will host a cake contest throughout June. Here’s how it works: borrow a cake pan from the Library,

Read More »

About the Cover…“Various Roses” by Jimmy Leach

This vibrant, textured painting by Jimmy Leach, titled “Various Roses,” graces the cover of The Springs Magazine’s June issue. This stunning piece, as well as other works of his, are shown at American Art Gallery, at 724 Central Avenue, in downtown Hot Springs. The gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10AM – 5PM, so there’s ample opportunity to stop in to see it. “Various Roses” is a 20” x 20”

Read More »
On Trend

Most Popular Stories

Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author.  Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men

SIGNS: MARCH 2026 – Eclipse & Equinox: The Turning Point of March 2026 

By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers,   March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with

Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show.  Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner… 

by Susan Koenig  Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays