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Local Civilians Go Toe to Toe with Japan’s Sumo Pros 

March 1, 2024

Pictured left Top: Heather Baker, Don Gooch, Roger Scott. Bottom right (l-r): Ramy, Hiroki, Mendee.  Three well-known “civilians” will mix it up against three rather large professional sumos on Sunday, March 3, in “Sumo! Sumo! Sumo!,” Arkansas’s first sumo wrestling exhibition at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.  Banker Don Gooch, publisher Heather Baker, and radio personality Roger Scott will go toe to toe against the heaviest sumo in the

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Are You Ready to See a Total Solar Eclipse? 

March 1, 2024

Hot Springs is one of only two National Parks located in the path of totality.  Witness a magical phenomenon on April 8, 2024, as a total solar eclipse shades Hot Springs National Park. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience darkness amidst the day for a stunning 3 minutes and 37 seconds!  Hot Springs, one of only two National Parks located in the path of totality, offers the perfect blend

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Kindred Spirits 

March 1, 2024

Wilna Hervey boarding the Toonerville Trolly c.1920.  By David RoseI was born and raised just outside of Woodstock, NY. It’s famous now, but back then it was just a small mountain town. Despite its diminutive size, it was filled with progressive, imaginative, and just plain interesting people.   To get from my house down to the main road where I could hitch a ride into town, I had to go by

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Alluring Decay Artistry: Finding Beauty in Yesterday’s Nature 

March 1, 2024

Aiyana Sultan finds that the earth is always yielding new things for her art.   By Alana Merritt Mahaffey“…My stick had done nor harm nor good… [his] bones beaching in the sunlight / Beautiful as architecture…”  So goes a few lines of Richard Ebehart’s poem “The Groundhog,” in which a nameless narrator revisits a slowly decomposing groundhog as it devolves from life into bone. The narrator, and seemingly the poet, finds

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Acupuncture Treatment for Alpha-Gal Syndrome 

March 1, 2024

By Michael Ranft Alpha-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, it can cause anaphylaxis and a visit to the emergency room.  There

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Preliminary Pageant Celebrates 45 Years in Spa City  

March 1, 2024

Featured artists, Melanie Masters and Vanessa Rayne will be attending this year’s pageant.  Since 1979, just seven years after the inception of the Miss Gay America and Miss Gay Arkansas pageants, Hot Springs has been home to one of the most competitive preliminary pageants. This year promises to revive the “early day” feel of the pageant as it returns to its original stage at The Vapors.  On March 11, contestants

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Take to the Greenway at the Tikes, Trikes & Trails Event 

March 1, 2024

Bikes, skateboards, scooters, or wheelchairs are welcome to join the fun on the Greenway.  The 2nd Spring Tikes, Trikes, and Trails event has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion, 121 Orange Street in Hot Springs. Come take a stroll down the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail.  Don’t have a bike? A limited number of bikes will be provided FREE at this event. You can also

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3rd Ever Zero-K – World’s Shortest St. Paddy Footrace Returns 

March 1, 2024

Tony Hale completes the Zero-K race last, and wins the slowest runner category. Photo courtesy of Visit Hot Springs.  Is your most beloved pet a turtle? If so, you are a prime candidate for the Third Ever Zero-K World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Footrace in downtown Hot Springs on Saturday, March 16.   The race, which honors lack of speed and endurance, kicks off the weekend of revelry surrounding the First

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Happiness Actions: Say Goodbye to Perfectionism 

March 1, 2024

Perfectionism is an enemy. It acts like your friend but laughs at you when you fail because of it. Perfectionism makes you think that everything has to be “just right” to consider yourself successful with it. Work becomes more difficult fighting that unruly monster.  You have a secret weapon, though. The knowledge that successful work is merely the investment of planned time, sharp focus, and good energy on a project.

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Master Gardeners: Orchids 

March 1, 2024

This orchid has a happy home adorning the shower walls of a local master gardener.  By Sharron BennettThe BELOVED Master Gardener, Yvonne Becker, stated, “If ten people were asked how to grow orchids, there would be ten different answers.” Therefore, orchids are great for experimental gardeners.  In 2021, a beautiful orchid appeared on a pergola in the magnificent Garvan Woodland Gardens. It reappeared in 2022. It was the inspiration for

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Double Feature at Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic 

March 1, 2024

Step into the world of magic with two spellbinding shows at the Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic.  The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic is set to enchant audiences with a dynamic double bill featuring the main show, “The Maxwell Blade Show,” and the captivating “Jonathan Erlandson’s Parlor Magic.” This magical extravaganza, running six nights a week during the spring and summer seasons, promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.  Prepare

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MASM’s Family Room Debuts in March 

March 1, 2024

A young visitor to Mid America enjoys playing in the museum’s Family Room.  Mid-America Science Museum recently announced the grand opening of “The Family Room,” an interactive exhibit for visitors of all ages, running from March 1 through 31.    Located in the museum’s Hall of Wonder, “The Family Room” will offer construction activities like Keva Blocks and a Lego Station. There will be areas dedicated to family-friendly games such as

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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,

Yoga: Finding Balance Through Dancer Pose  

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

Save the Date: Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival   

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

Vibrant Nightlife in The Spa City 

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