August 25, 2023

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“Hot Springs Music Trail”

By Erin WoodFor author, music historian, and host of the 25-year-old syndicated radio show Arkansongs, Stephen Koch, words, music, and honoring Arkansas history go together, line by line.  In late July, the Division of Arkansas Heritage announced the award of a $5,000 grant to the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance to create the new Hot Springs Music Trail, a collaborative project with Arkansongs and the Garland County Historical Society. The

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Reminder! Buses are Back!

By Alana Merritt MahaffeyThe return of students to school each year brings excitement and uncertainty, new teachers, and old friends. But with these comes the familiar problems: drivers and distractions. Add to this congestion and construction, and navigating the rules of the road during the off and on loading of schoolbuses can test the patience of the most seasoned drivers. Hot Springs is a network of confusing, intersections, one-way streets, and

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Alex Fdn & Partners Observe World Architecture Day in Fashion

Alex Foundation, in partnership with Pulaski Technical College (PTC) and Belk Department Store (Belk), will observe World Architecture Day Sunday, October 1, 2023, 4 pm – 7 pm, at PTC’s Center for Humanities and Arts, 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock.  Created by the International Union of Architects in 1985, World Architecture Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October in parallel with the United Nations World

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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