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31st Jazz Fest Features Two Stages Under the Sky Bridge

The 31st Hot Springs JazzFest is returning under the Broadway Sky Bridge located at 200 Broadway this year except for opening night, when The Clyde Pound Trio will kick off the event at The Ohio Club on Wednesday, August 31 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There will be no cover charge to attend. On Saturday, September 2, JazzFest will hold a free outdoor jazz concert for the public from

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Yoga: Benefits of Extended Hand-to-Big Toe Pose B

In the top photo, Karen demonstrates Extended Hand-to-Big Toe Pose. Bottom left is reclined pose and bottom right is standing pose. Photos by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesFor any regular readers of this column, you may remember version A of this pose from the June edition. There are similar benefits between the two, as well as some specific to each of them. You will notice in the photo above

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USA Bass Team Set for 2023 Pan American Bass Fishing Championship

Michelle Jalaba and Hannah Wesley won the 2022 ICAST Cup to qualify for the USA Bass Team. The 2023 Pan American Bass Fishing Championship is set for September 6-9 at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The event, officially sanctioned by the Pan American Sportfishing Federation will bring together the top anglers from the Americas. Each nation can field up to eight pairs for the event. All weights count so

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Flavor 101: September is Food Safety Education Month

When it comes to food safety, our emerging chefs are not too young to learn the importance of properly handling food. By Eve VictoryFood and Beverage is available just about everywhere, which is a great convenience in a society always on the go. How often though do we consider how safe our food really is? Currently, 1 in 6 Americans contracts food poisoning every year.  Bacteria are very easily spread,

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Cold Case

A baptismal at the UU Church was recently unearthed. By David RoseNo one would ever confuse the Unitarian Universalist Church out on Spring Street with a mega-church. Our congregation is small and our church building is second-hand.  Recently, while moving the piano, the corner of a rug flipped back to reveal a rusted hinge and what appeared to be the edge of a panel. Excitement ran high as we moved

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3rd Annual Southern Soiree at The Reserve

The Sunshine Therapeutic Riding Center (STRC) will host the 3rd Annual Southern Soiree at The Reserve on Thursday, September 28, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, to support their growing equine-assisted therapy program.  The Southern Soiree will be hosted at the W.C. Brown house, now known as The Reserve across from Oaklawn. Guests will enjoy Southern-inspired heavy hors-d’oeuvres, accompanied by musician Gavin Harper, as well as bid on luxurious and thrilling auction items. “This year, we

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Call for Veteran Artists: Arts in Service

The Springs would like to honor artists who have served our country by featuring their work in our November issue.  We at The Springs Magazine are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for talented artists who have served our country. The Springs Magazine is offering a well-deserved platform for veteran artists to showcase their work in our upcoming November 2023 feature “Arts in Service: Honoring Veteran Artists.”  We recognize that

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Cosplay Guests Bring True Artistry and Craft To Spa-Con 

Downen Creative is one of Spa-Con’s notable cosplay guests appearing this year. Photo Courtesy Visit Hot Springs. While cosplay – the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game – has long been a staple of Hot Springs’ Spa-Con comic and pop culture convention, Season 7 of the gathering will showcase cosplayers who have taken the fun to a new level of artistry and

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SIDETOWN SCOOP: Ouachita Wax & Naturals

Visit Sidetown’s newest addition. By Alana Merritt MahaffeyFor Lisa Garcia, the journey of Ouachita Wax & Naturals spans several states and three generations. Of Choctaw descent, Lisa recalls her grandmother’s California home with its indigenous crafts – a home that fascinated her as a child.  Now the mother to three daughters, Lisa’s dream of a brick-and-mortar store is manifest. The woman-owned, Choctaw-owned candle shop recently celebrated its grand opening at

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Enjoy the Merriment at Hot Springs Renaissance Faire

Dragons, knights, pumpkins, and scarecrows are afoot at the Hot Springs Renaissance Faire. Come and experience the age of dragons, knights, and Queen Elizabeth with her court. The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire (HSRF) has been called a pure delight to witness (Dragon Fest Magazine I2V1). The faire has been listed in numerous faire listings and is an award-winning production company.  The HSRF is an organization with a mission statement that

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New Treatment for Alpha-Gal Syndrome

These are some of the foods people with alpha-gal syndrome can’t eat. By Michael RanftAlpha-gal syndrome is a food allergy caused by a bite from a Lone Star tick. It can cause symptoms such as hives, itching, stomach pain, and diarrhea. There is no Western medical treatment as yet for this syndrome, but it can be managed by avoiding red meat and other products made from mammals. In serious cases

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Master Gardeners: Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) 

Comfrey is a perennial herb that has been used topically for centuries for its soothing and healing properties.  By Dayna Carter When I first heard of this plant, I was skeptical about the stories. One version claimed this plant was used by American Indians to heal broken bones. I have 2 friends that swear by it and last week a comfrey poultice was suggested as a treatment for one of my

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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