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“Walk On” – A Book About Grief: Excerpted From David Hill’s Recent Newsletter“Walk On” – A Book About Grief: 

In his newsletter, author David Hill recently published an article about this book by Stephen Panus. o read the full article, click the link below and sign up for his newsletter. By David HillI first met Jake, however briefly, in the infield of Pimlico during the Preakness. He was all dressed up and there with his father, my friend Stephen. He must have been about 15 years old. Stephen went

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A Peek Behind the Scenes of Our May Cover Photo 

Our cover dancers are (l-r)  Kylie Tobin, Claire Powell, behind Claire Powell-Emma Millard, Scarlett San Andres Rivers, Chloe Powell, Annabel Flores, Claire Cleveland, Martina Flores, and Tabatha Uldrich.  In a celebration of the artistry and grace of ballet, local photographer, Aaron Brewer, recently collaborated with Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company  Executive Director, Edmond Cooper and dancers from the esteemed local children’s dance theater. The result? “Manèges.” A captivating cover

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Arts & The Park: Celebrate Imagination Offers Ten Days of Creative Events 

Arts & The Park: Celebrate Imagination, the Hot Spring’s Area Cultural Alliance’s unique and vibrant 10-day arts festival, will begin on Friday, April 26, and run through Sunday, May 5, 2024. The festival, held at various locations around Hot Springs, offers a blend of in-person and virtual activities. The 2024 Celebrate Imagination theme aims to showcase the universal experience of creativity and the profound role of imagination in enriching the

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Eclipse from the Edges: Ages 5, 50 and 98 

Aiyana Sultan, co-manager of RetroFit, was among Sidetown workers who witnessed the eclipse from Ouachita Ave. ce By Alana PierceThank you to the families of Ava and Jake for allowing me to interview them. I would like to thank both Ava Lynn Bryant, age 5, and Jake Myers, age 96, for allowing me to gather short oral histories from them. Stuck squarely in middle age, I wondered during my own viewing of

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ASMSA Student Competes in Arts Council’s Poetry Out Loud 

Tucker Dowler and Leah Stallcup.  The Arkansas Arts Council is proud to announce Tucker Dowler, a senior at Sheridan High School, as this year’s Arkansas Poetry Out Loud state champion.   Poetry Out Loud is the state’s only poetry recitation competition for high school students. Students compete at the school, district, and state levels before going to the national stage in Washington, D.C.  As the state champion, he has the opportunity

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Aspire Arkansas is a Powerful Tool for Making a Difference 

Arkansas Community Foundation (ACF) is working to build the communities where your kids will want to raise their kids through thoughtful, data-driven grantmaking. ACF is pleased to share an updated online edition of Aspire Arkansas, a powerful interactive, online report that measures where Arkansas stands today, reveals insights about how to make grants more impactful – and offers a compass for our future.  The site provides county-by-county information in six

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Save the Date for the Arkansas Lavender Festival 

Look for a great selection of lavender products from Lake Banoe Botanicals.  More Fun, Flowers, and now Art Themed, the Arkansas Lavender Festival (ALF) will take place Friday – Sunday, June 14 – 16, at its home location at Lake Banoe Lavender Farm, located 20 minutes west of Hot Springs, on Highway 70 just past Bonnerdale.   This year’s new connection to the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance includes 10 booths

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Earn Rewards With Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass 

When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately.  Raise a Glass for Great Rewards! Make happy hour even happier with the new Arkansas Craft Beverage Passport. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to discounts and rewards with every check-in at participating breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Each check-in earns you an entry into the monthly drawing for a $100 gift card. Cheers

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Shakespeare Boring?!! NOT!! 

Who says Shakespeare’s not relative and eminently entertaining? Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co. recently took on the challenge of producing the ominous and intimidating challenge of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” one of the works of the great William Shakespeare that includes the incredible score composed by Felix Mendelssohn, and found they were hugely surprised and delighted at the fun and familiarity of the timeless masterpiece.   The whole cast comprised

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Ignite Your Pastime at Churchill’s Fine Cigars in Hot Springs 

Churchill’s is easy to find and just a few minutes from Downtown Hot Springs.  For a truly unbeatable cigar experience, look no further than Churchill’s Fine Cigars. Celebrating 17 years in business in Hot Springs, Churchill’s boasts the largest walk-in humidor in Hot Springs, ensuring a perfectly preserved selection of premium, hand-rolled cigars.  Their knowledgeable staff provides a full-service shopping experience, helping you find the perfect smoke for your taste.

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Compost Facility Offers Free Loading on Wood Materials 

The City of Hot Springs Compost Facility has an overabundance of wood materials. The Compost Facility is waiving the wood material loading fee until the end of August 2024.   The wood materials covered include wood grindings and oversized wood grindings. The loading fee for compost or leaf mulch is not included in this giveaway.   For more information, call the City of Hot Springs Compost Facility, 318 Davidson Drive, at 501-262-3572

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Tarot: The Kings 

Each King in Tarot is the masculine representation of his designated suit.  By Michelle CrandellKings are self-assured, self-reliant, and authentic, representing masculine authority and power, someone important to the seeker or the seeker themself. Kings have been practicing adults for quite some time. They operate in the external world, seeking solutions outside themselves. Each King is the mature masculine representation of his designated suit.  KING OF SWORDS IS visionary, objective,

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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