“City of the Arts” Gallery Walk Celebrates 35 years • 420 Consecutive Months August 2024 As Gallery Walk celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, our cover showcases just a fraction of the art that has contributed to this significant milestone. Over these 35 years, spanning 420 consecutive months, countless galleries, thousands of artists, and, as noted by our city leaders, millions of visitors have left their mark on our arts
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Twisted Lizard Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves The Twisted Lizard Pose is a deeper and more challenging variation of Lizard Pose, which was featured in this space last autumn. Lizard Pose is an intense and full-body strengthener and effective hip opener. Incorporating the twist adds the element of opening the front of the body and stretching the quadriceps. As Twisted Lizard is classified
Astrophysicist, Erin Macdonald – Photo Courtesy Visit Hot Springs. If you’ve wondered how gravity and spacetime work in the various “Star Trek” series, you may find some answers at Spa-Con Infinity – Eighth Editions – at the Hot Springs Convention Center September 20-22. Erin Macdonald, the astrophysicist who is the science adviser for all the “Star Trek” franchises, will be there to host a panel discussion about the science of
Lace-up your skates and get ready for a knock-out good time. The roller derby is rolling into the Hot Springs Convention Center, at 134 Convention Boulevard, on September 7, at 8 AM, for Arkanbrawl, a high-octane roller derby showdown. Witness the thrilling all-female skaters fiercely compete in a jam-packed evening of athleticism and strategy. Whether you’re a seasoned derby fan or just looking for an exciting night out, Arkanbrawl promises
Flex Your Might in the Natural State: All South Muscle Competition Hits Hot Springs Convention Center. Calling all fitness fanatics and bodybuilding enthusiasts. Mark your calendars for September 14, because the All South Muscle Competition is coming to Hot Springs, and it’s promising to be a day of sculpted physiques, fierce competition, and Southern hospitality. This premier event will showcase the best of the best in the region, with athletes
The Güdrun – Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival includes a full line-up of events. Registration is now open for the Sixth Annual Güdrun – Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival, which will take place on the internationally acclaimed Northwoods Trail System in Hot Springs. The newly expanded festival will run from November 8 through November 10 and will mark the sixth anniversary of the opening of the Northwoods Trail System in the lushly
by Arin Shaffer, Garland County Horticulture AgentHey everyone, I just wanted to write to give you some information on the online Master Gardener Training. We are now up to 11 applicants for the online Master Gardener training. That’s up from 3 applicants from 2023’s class. That’s almost a 400% increase! The online Master Gardener training starts or is opened on October 2, and is an at-your-own-pace online training that anyone
By Peggy LindseyIt’s best to just call it as it really is. What we refer to as sadness can actually be grief, and grief is an experience none of us can escape. What do I mean by this? Most of us hold the misconception that grief is only a result of bearing the death of a loved one. In reality, however, grief hits whenever we encounter any kind of loss
“Stream Sketch: What Remains Unsaid” by Dolores Justus (c) The August Exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery will mark the 20th Anniversary for the gallery and will also celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Hot Springs’ Gallery Walk. The Anniversary Show will feature a group exhibit that will include selections of work from most of the roster of represented artists. A collaborative art piece will also be created under the guidance
Nontraditional quilts created by Linda Hartmann are designed using special techniques and skills. Come to the AR Village Quilt Show on Sept. 27 – 28 at the Benton Event Center in Benton and see both traditional and nontraditional quilts. Linda Hartmann, a member of the Hot Springs Village Quilt Guild, Inc. (HSVQG), in Hot Springs Village doesn’t make traditional quilts. She won first place in both the Art Quilt and
Join the team of dedicated volunteers at this year’s Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. Take part in one of Hot Springs’ most exciting and prominent events by joining the team of dedicated volunteers at the 33rd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), October 18-26, 2024. Experience the dynamic festival environment. Interact with other volunteers, filmmakers, producers, and filmgoers. Opportunities include theater attendants, selling concessions and merchandise, VIP Lounge attendants, drivers,
First-time visitors were welcomed to one of last year’s Networking meetings. The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) will host its next Quarterly Networking Meeting in September. The location and date will be announced soon. Meetings begin at 5:30 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Check the website at www.HotSpringsArts.org or FB: HotSpringsAreaCulturalAlliance for full details. The Quarterly Network meetings hosted by HSACA serve as an opportunity for members of
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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
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
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,
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
