July 3, 2023

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The Power of the Ripple Effect

By Peggy LindseyPeople rarely consider how their actions impact the world. In fact, the majority of us go about our daily routines without a second thought. Yet, these behaviors unmistakably reverberate throughout our physical and social world. It matters not if one’s conduct is polite or rude, the influence spreads. As we consider the pebble hitting the stillness of a pond, we notice the resulting ripples across the water. The

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Join The Punk Rock Bedroom Party During Gallery Walk

The Punk Rock Bedroom Party is free, all ages are welcome. Low Key Arts is pleased to announce a free event, The Punk Rock Bedroom Party, to be held at the Pocket Theatre in conjunction with Gallery Walk on Friday, July 7. Doors will open at 6:00 P.M. Included is an exhibit of punk rock-related art, as well as live music.  Artist/musician Robert “Bob Rob” Medina hails from San Diego

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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 12. Once again Grady Nichols and his band will be in Hot Springs on Saturday, August 12, at The Hotel Hot Springs Ballroom, located at 305 Malvern Avenue, at 7:15 P.M. There will be a Cash bar and plenty of dancing. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. Advance tickets are $40 each. Tickets

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Tesla Fest Returns to Celebrate the 167th Birthday of Nikola Tesla

Visitors to Tesla Fest will have the opportunity to experience the World’s Most Powerful Conical Tesla Coil and engage in various activities, including creating circuits, making their own phones, and examining X-rays using light boxes. Mid-America Science Museum (MASM) will host the return of Tesla Fest on Saturday, July 8. This annual event commemorates the 167th birthday of the legendary inventor, Nikola Tesla, whose groundbreaking contributions to science and technology

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The Wright Stuff

By David RoseAs you may know, I attend the Unitarian Universalist Church out on Spring Street here in Hot Springs. We don’t have a preacher; we all just take turns. A woman recently took to the podium to talk about those faceless people in our lives. Waiters, shelf stockers, cashiers; the people who stood by us during the pandemic. “We should not forget them now,” she said. “Give them a

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Combat Veteran Artists

Emanual Valencia offers insight from a combat veteran’s perspective. By Emanuel Alvarez ValenciaCombat veteran artists hold a unique place in the art world. Their works offer a glimpse into the experiences only a few have had, and the emotions they carry with them. Veteran artists take on the responsibility of representing the brutality of conflict and war and its lasting impact on the human psyche. Their art allows them to

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“Fastball” Documentary & Baseball Card Show at Baseball Weekend August 25 – 26

Kevin Kostner narrates “Fastball,” a film that examines the primal battle between the pitcher and batter. A free public screening of the documentary film “Fastball,” narrated by actor Kevin Costner, and a baseball card show have been added to the schedule for the 2023 Hot Springs Baseball Weekend August 25 – 26 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. That’s in addition to the previously announced lineup of five Major League

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Bike Ride Through Arlington Lobby as Part of 5th Slow Roll Will Kick Off Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival

Bikes roll through the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa’s lobby on the 2022 Slow Roll. — Photo Courtesy of Visit Hot Springs. How many chances do you get to ride your bicycle through the lobby of one of the South’s grand old hotels? In the case of the Güdrun – Northwoods Trails Mountain Bike Festival’s Slow Roll event, November 10 will be the fifth chance. “We are super excited to

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Forrie J. Smith of “Yellowstone” Official Starter in St. Pat’s Parade

Forrie J. Smith of “Yellowstone.” Photo courtesy Visit Hot Springs. Forrie J. Smith, the real cowboy who rode to fame as the beloved Lloyd Pierce in the insanely popular “Yellowstone” TV series, will be the official starter March 17, 2024, in the First Ever 21st Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs. “We could have looked forever and never have found a more perfect person to fire

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Winnebago From “Stranger Things” and Sheriff’s Car From “Walking Dead” to Be Featured at Spa-Con Season 7

The 1972 Winnebago from “Stranger Things” will be featured at Spa-Con. Photo Courtesy Visit Hot Springs. The 1972 Winnebago RV featured in the fourth season of “Stranger Things” and the sheriff’s 2000 Ford Crown Victoria from “The Walking Dead” will be featured September 22 – 24 for Season 7 of Hot Springs’ Spa-Con pop culture and comics convention. “Spa-Con had the Hawkins Van from ‘Stranger Things’ last year, and this

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Yoga: Not a Pose, But a Feeling

By Karen Watson ReevesThe pose of the month this time, as the caption above states, is not a yoga pose at all. It is just me feeling very happy and a little sassy, standing in front of a place that has become a second home to me for the past 10 years.  Yoga is so much more than just the poses and classes anyway. It is a lifestyle, and in

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Zen for 10

Hot Springs has been home to The Yoga Place for ten years, opening its doors on July 1, 2013. To celebrate the anniversary, a free yoga class will be offered on July 14, 6:00 P.M. The class will feature Sharon Stickney (co-founder and instructor) returning to Hot Springs to co-teach the class with Karen Reeves (owner and instructor).  The class will end with a 20-minute sound bath, led by Erika

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Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show.  Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

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