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Infinite Health: Steppingstones to Happiness

One of the steppingstones to happiness is deciding to be grateful. Every Sunday evening list five things you will be grateful for the entire upcoming week. By Mala DaggettEnjoyment. Satisfaction. Purpose. Gratitude. Arthur C. Brooks’ recipe for happiness. Enjoyment is the full consumption and appreciation of a pleasure. Being aware in the moment of a pleasure allows you to take it in fully. Conscious pleasure not only allows us to

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Hot Springs Flute Ensemble Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary With a Magic Flute Tea & Gala

The Hot Springs Flute Ensemble (HSFE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Magic Flute Tea & Gala on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, with tea, treats, and music. The Tea & Gala will be held at the Oaklawn Event Center, 2705 Central Avenue, at 2:30 PM. Guest groups are Sigma Alpha Iota Cantate and the Village Chorale under the direction of Dr. Tom Bolton.  A Magic Flute tea with

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Hot Springs Book Festival Returns With “Read the Natural State”

The Hot Springs Book Festival (HSBF) returns for the second year with “Read the Natural State: A Celebration of Nature, Books, and Authors.” This two-day festival will focus on nature and conservation by celebrating bugs, birds, and blooms in Arkansas and beyond with authors Holly Green, Douglas Tallamy, and Diana Hutts Aston; a walking tour with Audubon member Jerry Butler, and a presentation from Janet B. Carson, Emeritus Extension Horticulture

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Tapas and Wine Pairing Presented by Diablos

Reserve your tickets now for the Tapas and Wine Pairing at Diablos. Diablos Tacos and Mezcal is hosting the first-ever Tapas and Wine Pairing in Hot Springs. It will be a “Summer in Spain” themed event featuring wines from Spain accompanied by tapas. Tapas are small plates of food somewhere in size between a snack and an appetizer. Their Chef has selected the best Spaniard wines to whet the appetite

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Hand Care is Worth the Effort

A shout out to Alison Crane for following our theme of “hands” this month. Our hands accomplish so much for us in life. Let’s be sure to take good care of them. By Alison CraneDid you know that one surgery center lists over 43 different types of surgeries for hands? And as far as sayings or phrases that reference the hand, there are hundreds of them that are part of

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Park visitor finds 3.29-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Diamonds come in all colors of the rainbow. The three most common colors found at Crater of Diamonds State Park are white, brown and yellow, in that order. A regular visitor to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park recently discovered a 3.29-carat brown diamond in his wet-sifted gravel. It is the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since September 2021. David Anderson, of Murfreesboro, spotted

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Tickets Available for Coppélia Ballet

Enjoy performances of Coppélia, the greatest comedic ballet of the romantic era, presented by Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre. The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company will be proud to present Coppélia, the greatest comedic ballet of the romantic era. Based on a story by ETA Hoffman the ballet evolved from traveling shows in the 18th and 19th c. It featured a courting couple, a mysterious doll maker, and a

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Get a Taste of Hot Springs at Flavor of the Park

Take this opportunity to find your next favorite eating spot in Hot Springs. Flavor of the Park has many to sample. Tickets for Flavor of the Park are now on sale. Don’t delay! Secure your spot at one of the most anticipated events of the year. Advanced tickets are only $20, and can be purchased on the Greater Hot Springs Chamber’s website, www.hotspringschamber.com. Flavor of the Park is a food

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Emergent Arts Hosts Women of a Certain Age Performers

On May 6, at 6:30 PM, Emergent Arts is hosting an interactive art experience directed by PaiYin Mros. Guests will join a guided “walking tour” where they can witness or participate in the performance at each installation.  Each performer will demonstrate an aspect of personal creativity they developed since moving to Hot Springs. Please join the Women of a Certain Age performers for a truly unique art event.  Cost: $15. The event

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Free Mobile Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass

Happy hour just got happier with Arkansas Tourism’s new Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass. The free pass has been created for mobile devices and features a collection of Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. When

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Cypress Knees and Tupelo Trees

By Erin Wood “Take a minute to look and listen to the world around you because you never know what you will discover,” says Cathy Melvin, a resident of Hensley, Arkansas, and author and illustrator of the children’s book Cypress Knees and Tupelo Trees: Discovering Plants and Animals of the Swamp.  Released on Earth Day, April 22, it introduces readers to nearly 50 plants and animals living alongside two majestic

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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