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Invitation to Intimacy

By Erin Wood While Maumelle resident Dr. Judy Tiesel-Jensen now enjoys being “creatively retired” and watching pelicans fly over the Arkansas River from her writing desk, she keeps one foot firmly planted in her three-decades-long career as a couples therapist.   Her new book, Invitation to Intimacy: What the Marriage of Two Couples Therapists Reveals About Risk, Transformation, and the Astonishing Healing Power of Intimacy, forthcoming November 16, is one part

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Children’s Dance Theatre Presents Annual Nutcracker Production

Alayna Wong will take to the Hot Springs stage in this season’s production of The Nutcracker at LakePoint Church. Each year the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company brings in great new ballet artists from around the country to ring in the holiday and inspire our own young aspiring dance artists. The season the theatre is excited to welcome Dagny Hanrahan (Indianapolis Ballet) back to the stage as the Snow

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Tarot: Sevens

In the seventh of her ten articles focusing on the Ace through Ten Cards, Michelle Crandell reviews The Sevens. By Michelle Crandell In Tarot, sevens indicate a need to change how you understand human suffering. If you resist or ignore “big picture”, spiritual interpretations, you will miss important growth opportunities or suffer without getting the life lesson each seven offers. Seven of Swords: FUTILITY. Creating a dream, then talking yourself

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Cranberries Add a Little Zing to Health

Cranberries were first studied for their plant pigments, but now scientists are looking at their unique health benefits. By Alison Crane For me, it started with a healthier version of an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and the next thing I knew, I was adding them to salads and rice and bread and more. Until that fateful cookie, I had never been a fan of cranberries. Now, my whole family enjoys

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Birth of an Artist Showcases Emerging Artists

Guests at Birth of an Artist have the opportunity to purchase the artwork of local emerging talent. Cutwell 4 Kids (C4K) is hosting its eighth annual art sale/fundraiser, The Birth of an Artist, at Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Ave, in Hot Springs. The event will take place on Saturday, November 13, from 7 PM-9 PM.  In addition to the exciting art work from our community of emerging artists, the event

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Margaritas, Magic, & Mischief Pairing Up at Diablos Tacos and Mezcal

Treat yourselves to tasty Margaritas and specialty tacos at Diablos in downtown Hot Springs. This fall, Diablos Tacos and Mezcal Restaurant has teamed up with two local talented venues: Maxwell Blade and The Foul Play Cabaret to bring a magical dinner show experience titled “Margaritas, Magic, and Mischief” on Sunday, November 14 at 6 pm. Tickets are available at any Diablos Tacos and Mezcal or by phone. This is a

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25th Haiku Conference at the Arlington Hotel

John Stevenson is the featured poet at this year’s Haiku conference. The Arkansas Haiku Society will host the 25th Annual Haiku Conference at the Arlington Resort and Spa in historic downtown Hot Springs. The Conference is hosted by South Regional Coordinating Director, Howard Lee Kirby, representing poets from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee.   This year’s conference takes place Friday and Saturday, November 5-6. The schedule for both days begins

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Handmade Holiday Shop Opens for Black Friday

The Handmade Holiday Shop will be open for three days only – Friday – Sunday, November 26-28. Hot Springs is steeped in tradition and yet the town is always changing. This year is no different for the Handmade Holiday Shop. Originally a weekend event that grew into a month-long event, now in its tenth year, the pop-up shop has returned to its roots and is opening for one weekend only.

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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