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About the Cover … Dinos on the Loose at Mid-America Science Museum

Our on-the-spot reporter heard a rumor that this gal (guy?) might be lurking in the wilds at Mid-America Science Museum, along with some of her/his buddies! Upon inspection, our reporter heard much roaring and stomping and caught a glimpse of this humongous creature …  EEEEEK!!! Parents! Find safe harbor for your children! Our reporter got a photo but we haven’t seen nor heard from her since she emailed her story

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Yoga: Benefits of Firefly Pose

Karen Watson Reeves makes the challenging Firefly Pose look like lots of fun, as evidenced by her big smile and the colorful fireworks. Photography by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves When you think about July Fourth, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Independence, freedom, fireworks, cookouts, gathering with special people, gratitude, fun summer holiday? All this and more? Some dictionary definitions of freedom include the state

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Sake Brings New Economic Impact to Hot Springs

The discussion of the economic impact of sake production in Hot Springs has been discussed for years because of the natural connection with Hot Springs water and Arkansas being the number one rice producer in the United States, and one farm even growing the variety of rice that is used to brew high-quality sake.  In 2012, this idea of the potential of Hot Springs having a sake brewery took hold

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Bring Family and Friends to Lake Hamilton Fireworks July 3

The annual free public Independence Day fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, July 3, at dark. The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Visit Hot Springs will sponsor the free show. Those who want to watch the pyrotechnics display from the

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Registration Begins July 4 for AR High Country Bike Race

Darren Gilmore is sprayed with champagne at the finish of the 2021 race in Fayetteville. He won second place overall. — Photo by Kai Caddy Registration begins July 4 for the 2022 edition of the challenging 1,000-mile Arkansas High Country Race (ARHC) that takes bicycle competitors on a loop that encompasses much of the toughest mountain terrain in Arkansas.  Hot Springs is the host community for this year’s ARHC race

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Let Your Light Shine! It’s a Park Avenue Fun’draiser

Tickets are available now for Casino Night at the Vapors Live, the Light Uptown Fun’draiser. Attention all you Bootleggers, Flappers, Raccoon Coat wearers, and Ragtime Fans! Join us as we journey back in time to an era of prosperity, indulgence, and carefree living at the Vapors Live nightclub. Sunday, July 24, 2022 – or is it 1922 ???- the public is invited to share a night of Hot Springs’ Headliners

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News Flash! Dinosaurs are Vacationing at Mid-America Museum!

New interactive Dino exhibit at Mid-America Museum features large-scale animatronic dinosaurs and interactive cases and displays. Mid-America Science Museum’s new exhibit Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals takes museum guests back 145 million years to the Cretaceous period. Best known for the catastrophic events bringing about the extinction of the dinosaurs and the emergence of mammals, this period also marks the emergence of flowering plants, the formation of the continents,

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Artists In Residence Announced at HS National Park

An Artist in Residence at HS National Park works on a bathhouse painting. Hot Springs National Park has selected four artists to participate in the 2022 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program. Since the program’s inception in 2004, the park has hosted 63 different artists, poets, dancers, musicians, ceramicists, weavers, quilters, photographers, and writers from across the nation. As part of the program, each artist will complete a 2-week residency at the park,

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Arts Community Network Meeting Set for July 11

The Arts Community Networking meeting is free to attend and open to any member of Hot Springs’ creative economy. The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is reinstating in-person quarterly networking meetings for the first time since the Covid-19 shutdown. The meetings, which offer the arts community an opportunity to gather, network, and discuss upcoming events or opportunities, will recommence at The Warehouse at 301 Broadway St. on Monday, July

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Happiness Actions: Bravery in the Face of Naysayers

By Christi Nation“Those who say you can’t, are afraid you will.” – Kaylah Ann Romine Recently a new business owner posted a new product on his Facebook account. A naysayer chose to post a negative comment about what he was offering. Thankfully there were quite a few people who responded and backed up the new business owner. I decided to post this as encouragement: “I commend you for taking a

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What the Library Can Do For You: Part 4

By Erin Baber Welcome to the fourth installment of “What the Library Can Do For You.” I promised that I would gush about library programming and explain why our programs are great. So, gush I shall. I’m going to start with the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) because it happens to be going on right now. The SRP runs from May 15 to July 31 and is for all ages.

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The Grill Is Not Just for Meat

When grilling, if you do not have skewers, place the fruits or vegetables on oiled aluminum foil or directly on the grill if the pieces are large. By Alison Crane It’s summertime and if you have a garden, hopefully, you are starting to enjoy its abundance. If you don’t have time or space for growing much right now, then the local farmers market is a great way to get locally

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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