By Peggy LindseyThe holiday season ushers in a time of bustling activity as we dive into our preparations for this festive time of year. Soon parties with family and friends, co-workers, and clients will fill the calendar as we make merry with those who mean so much to us. Preparing for these gatherings can often distract us with the decorations and gift buying, losing sight of what is truly important.
You’ll find an extensive line of sleep items for any occasion at Lazyone. Lazyone of Hot Springs is a new locally owned and operated pajama store. Lance and Kathy Merriott recently relocated to Hot Springs to open a pajama store that is all about better sleep and being environmentally conscious. When you wear high-quality, well-made pajamas, did you know it can improve your sleep? “We believe that pj’s and matching
Show up with your Ugly Holiday Top for a chance to win $50 or THIS! The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is hosting an Ugly Holiday Top contest from 5 PM – 9 PM, during the December 1, Gallery Walk. Participants are invited to sport their ugliest Holiday-themed top to win a prize in one of two categories: the “Most Ugliest” or the “Discernibly DIY Artistry.” To enter the
Artist Roxane Lee with her granddaughter and inspiration for her work titled “Angel Alayna.” The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance has issued a call for artists for the 5th Annual Art Moves outdoor art exhibition, themed “Celebrate Imagination.” Submitted works should focus on cleverness, originality, ingenuity, and the limitlessness of the mind. Submissions open on December 1, 2023, and close on January 15, 2024. Art Moves sits along the Hot
Paul Kagebein and Romeo Lopez delivered donations from the community in last year’s drive. By Erin BaberThe Garland County Library will collect items for a “Warm and Well Donation Drive” from December 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. Donations will be delivered to local organizations to distribute as they see fit. Items focusing on warmth and wellness, especially, are sought for this drive. Warm items include blankets, coats, gloves, hats,
Planning meals and snacks to include complex carbohydrates provides sustained energy while minimizing blood sugar spikes. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is raising awareness about the positive impact healthful eating habits can have on individuals with Type 2 diabetes, as well as those at risk of developing the chronic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, more than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes
The Cutwell 4 Kids fundraiser benefits the artists as well as the program. Cutwell 4 Kids (C4K) is hosting its tenth annual art sale/fundraiser, The Birth of an Artist at Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Ave., in Hot Springs. The event will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. In addition to the exciting artwork from our community of emerging artists, the event will also feature musical talent in
The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Capricorn is XV Devil. By Michelle CrandellTHE DEVIL: Tarot’s Major Arcana card corresponding to the zodiac sign, Capricorn. The natural gifts available to Capricorns are reflected by this card. Mirth combined with stability; facing bedevilments with tenacity; sure-footedness and doing life step by step are personal qualities Capricorns can utilize to actualize their potential. They are vital, joyful, and grounded. A healthy Devil
Two classical ballet stars, (l) Deanna Stanton and (r) Alayna Wong, will share the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This holiday season the Hot Springs communities will have the opportunity of a rare treat. Two classical ballet stars will share the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company’s (HSCDTC) eleventh annual presentation of The Nutcracker. Deanna Karlheim Stanton will perform at LakePointe
By Erin WoodConway resident and UCA Creative Writing professor Jennifer Case’s book We Are Animals: Essays on the Nature and Politics of Motherhood will be published in September 2024 with Trinity University Press. We Are Animals examines key moments in Case’s life where the conflicts between her identities of being a child-bearing mammal and a woman in twenty-first-century America (with one of the highest maternal death rates among developed countries
The Arkansas Arts Council has opened nominations to two different programs that might be of interest to local artists. The first, Arts Across Arkansas, is a pilot program intended to encourage, enhance, and expand student’s original thoughts, processes, personal experiences, and artistic abilities. With the Arts Across Arkansas program, teachers can nominate their students to enter a preliminary work for submission. Multiple students from one school may submit for the
The 45th Annual Christmas Showcase of the Arkansas Craft Guild featuring fine handmade arts and crafts will be held Dec. 1-3, 2023 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard Street, Little Rock. Hours are Friday 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM. There is free gated parking and casual dining on-site. Admission is $5 per person,
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August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone. For 37 years, our artists,
Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the
Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice
When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood. Whether you’re looking
