January 28, 2022

On Top

Recent Stories

Word Prison

For the empathetic wordsmith…From our Guest Blogger By John Swinburn, Posted on January 8, 2022 I sit at my desk, hands on the keyboard. Once I begin to type, I cautiously expect words to flow from my fingers like water from an artesian well. Sometimes, my expectations are met. Too often, though, words struggle to escape, as if the alphabet were holding them in a subterranean linguistic prison, waiting to

Read More »

Pink Avenue Hosts “For the Love of Women” Benefit for Abby Hill

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward building a cottage for a single mother and her children. Boutique retailer Pink Avenue is organizing a dazzling charitable event “For the Love of Women” to raise funds for Abby Hill whose mission is to help at-risk families by providing housing, and individual and group training, in a safe, simple, and sustainable way.  The event consists of a fashion show set to live

Read More »

Wildcat Marathon Mountain Bike Race

The Marathon will be an amazing 22 Mile Lap. The Wildcat Marathon and Northwoods Enduro will be back Saturday, February 12, for the second annual event in Hot Springs.  The event will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #2 – the Northwoods Enduro. There will be a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female who take on both the Wildcat Marathon and the

Read More »

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival in Hot Springs April 3

This year the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will also include lectures and workshops for those wanting a more hands-on experience. The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will host the fifth annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 in Horner Hall, at 134 Convention Boulevard. This family-friendly event will be free to attend.  The 2022 festival will again feature cultural demonstrations,

Read More »

Lake Hamilton Site of High School Fishing Championship

High school teams from across the state will compete in a day-long competition. The Arkansas State High School Fishing Championship, part of the Student Angler Federation affiliated with The Bass Federation, will be held Sun., April 24, 2022, on Lake Hamilton.  The tournament will bring in high school fishing teams from across the state for a day-long competition. The high school fishing teams will launch from the Arkansas Game and

Read More »

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Altrusa and Voices Rising

Summer Celebration group shot. Fine dining and romantic music—what better way could there be to start your Valentine’s Weekend celebration? Altrusa of Hot Springs Village and Voices Rising have joined forces for this special evening, the proceeds from which will benefit Altrusa’s community service projects, especially in the area of literacy. Saturday, February 12 is the date, 5:00 p.m. is the time, the Coronado Center Ballroom is the location. The

Read More »

Yoga: Benefits of Five Point Star Pose

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates two versions of Five Point Star Pose, a beginner-friendly pose that utilizes every muscle in the body. Photography: Fred Padilla.**One free class to the first person to identify the location of the mural in the photo. ** Email Karen at theyogaplacehs@gmail.com. By Karen Watson ReevesIf you have ever read the bio blurb at the end of my articles, you will have seen that I am a

Read More »
On Trend

Most Popular Stories

About the Cover . . .  

“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