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Lupus Foundation Presents Grady Nichols Band

The Grady Nichols Band will be back to perform in Hot Springs for the Lupus Foundation Benefit, August 14. Grady Nichols and his band are coming back to Hot Springs on Saturday, August 14, at The Hotel Hot Springs Ballroom, located at 305 Malvern Avenue. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the show will start at 7:15 PM. “We had to miss this great concert last year because of

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Catch Checked Out on KUHS Every Thursday

Erin Baber and Brent Carroll host “Check Out” on KUHS 102.5FM on Thursday mornings. By Erin BaberEvery Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., listen to Technical Services Librarian, Brent Carroll and me, PR/Marketing Coordinator Erin Baber, on Checked Out, the Library’s weekly community radio show. Find the show at KUHS 102.5 FM, or online at www.kuhsradio.org. The idea is simple – each week Brent and I choose a

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Ricko Donovan to Score Silent Film at Central Theatre

Fans of silent film will enjoy Ricko Donovan’s live musical accompaniment to “The Temptress.” The Central Theatre, 1008 Central Avenue, in Hot Springs is undergoing a resurrection with a major renovation under new ownership and one of its first major events is also a resurrection of sorts. The 1926 silent film, The Temptress, starring Gretta Garbo, will be screened with live musical accompaniment by Ricko Donovan on Saturdays July 31,

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HS JazzFest Will Rock Downtown Sept. 1-5

Rodney Block The annual Hot Springs JazzFest returns over Labor Day Weekend, September 1-5. This year’s festival will present many of your favorite artists and introduce a few new favorites. On Wednesday, September 1, performing at the Legendary Vapors nightclub, The Classical & Jazz Blow Out, sponsored by Dorothy Morris, will bring together a unique concert experience with the classical music expertise of the Silver String Quintet directed by John

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Pushing the Reset Button on Your Day

By Peggy LindseyWho doesn’t like seeing their days go exactly as planned? Yet, every once in a while, it seems as if the moment you step out of bed, everything goes topsy-turvy! You can’t find your car keys, your child forgot his homework, your appointments go awry, your favorite shop closed early, and the list goes on… What seems to be a day of mishaps is often our ego minds

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Arts & Crafts Fair Fun set for October 1-3

Left to right- Committee Chair Jane Oliver, Jo Spoerle, Marcia Albaugh, Martha Wilson, Joyce Rice, Ingrid Sylvester, Peggy Barnett, Wanda Felts. Not pictured Concessions Coordinator Jerry Oliver. Crafters from eight states will be selling their handmade crafts at the 52nd Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Garland County Extension Homemakers. It is held at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Avenue, in Hot Springs, October 1 through 3.

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Sign Up for National Junior Ranger Day

National Junior Ranger Day is celebrated on Saturday, August 7. This family-focused day will be full of hands-on activities, specialized workshops, guided hikes, and collaborations with surrounding agencies and parks. Junior Rangers of all ages will have the opportunity to earn a commemorative centennial junior ranger badge by filling out a Junior Ranger workbook throughout 2021. The National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Program is a great way to explore national

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Voices Rising Celebrates Summer in the Village

After a long covid-dictated sabbatical for Hot Springs Village performing arts groups, Voices Rising is excited to kick off Hot Springs Village’s 2021 singing events with a Summer Celebration, Sunday, August 1, at 3:00 PM in the Village Bible Church. This group of 16 auditioned singers has planned a real summer extravaganza. Selections range from the spiritual to show tunes – with a couple of silly surprises thrown in as

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Flavor 101: Red White and Blue are good for you!

Adding red, white, and blue to your summer menu can be healthy, tasty, and colorful. By Eve VictoryEveryone is gettin’ their grill on. Outdoor celebrations and get-togethers abound this summer. Beginning with Memorial Day through Labor Day, be proud of our red, white, and blue – and remember, those colors are particularly good for you too. Adding color to your summer dishes is an incredibly healthy option. Reds like strawberries,

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Happiness Actions: How to Handle Really Bad News

We can choose daily to condition our minds with the positive thoughts. By Christi NationI had a setback out of my control the morning after finding out I had to have a mastectomy for breast cancer. With the combination of learning challenging news two days in a row, I was angry, hurt, having a pity party, you name it. When I am scared, I choose a scarcity mindset. When thinking

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Lambert Named Arkansas Rookie of the Year

Master Gardeners gathered to congratulate Joan Lambert for being chosen as Garland County Rookie of the Year. By Hilde SimmonsA small contingent of the 230 Garland County Master Gardeners recently came to the Extension Office to greet Berni Kurz, State Master Gardener Coordinator, and Mike Wilbanks, the County 76 publicity chair, and his wife Christy. They were there for the awards presentation to honor the Garland County Rookie of the

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AR PBS Airs Summer Learning Program Through Mid-August

By Erin Wood If you have K-5 kids, you won’t want to miss the six-week summer learning program, “Rise and Shine,” now airing on Arkansas PBS in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Education. Featuring lessons led by Arkansas teachers to reinforce learning in key subjects including literacy, math, science, and social studies, the program began July 6, airing weekdays from 8 to 11:30 a.m. through mid-August.  “Boosting literacy is one

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect