“VOV 21st Anniversary Tiger” Artist: Shelby Wylie (Fountain Lake Charter High School) When Low Key Arts (LKA) music festivals hit town, we often look to Sonny Kay, Executive Director of LKA, for inspiration for our cover art. When we asked if he had anything stunning in the art vault for Valley of the Vapors Music Festival he came up with this terrific tiger feature they’re using for Valley of the
Karen Reeves demonstrates a very modified Sugarcane Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves [Contributor’s note: 2025 is the year we celebrate 12 years as The Yoga Place, and this calendar year the setting for each month’s pose will be a business in our town that has exhibited “stay power”] What is it they say about best-laid plans? With all the best of intentions, Fred and I went out
By Dr. Annie Xu March is National Kidney Month! Let’s discuss the importance of maintaining good kidney function and understanding chronic kidney disease. The kidneys are remarkable organs that filter waste and remove excess fluid from the body. In doing so, they balance minerals and electrolytes which are essential for healthy bones, blood pressure regulation, and blood sugar levels. Similar to how skin can heal from minor injuries, initial damage to
Taiko drummers from Osuwa Taiko Group will perform at the festival. The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation is excited to host the sixth annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Boulevard. This free, family-friendly festival brings the rich traditions of Japan to Arkansas, offering something for everyone to enjoy. For those
Special commemorative beads to be handed out at First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs. Photo courtesy of Visit Hot Springs Two thousand strings of special commemorative beads will be handed out by guest celebrities Valerie Bertinelli and hip-hop legend Flavor Flav on Monday, March 17 at the First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs. “We thought
Strength isn’t just about muscle, it’s about mindset. Cam Ayala is proof of that. By Rick Bontkowski Cam Ayala first captured public attention as a contestant on The Bachelorette, but his real story goes far beyond reality TV. Diagnosed with primary lymphedema at age 11, Cam endured years of medical complications, multiple surgeries, and ultimately, the amputation of his right leg. But rather than letting this define him, he found a
Sulcata Tortoise, Percy, feasts on a healthy garden diet. Submitted photo. By Lana Pierce (Thank you to Ms. Nancy Hansen, publicist and agent to Percy. Without her people doing lunch with my people, this interview would not have been possible. L.P.) Q: You left quite the cushy life behind in Palm Springs, CA. People are asking: Why Arkansas? Why Garland County?Percy: It wasn’t easy, Love. But when family goes, you must
Tickets are on sale now for the 21st annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival (VOV) happening March 14-16, 2025. Taking place right here in downtown Hot Springs, Low Key Arts will present three stacked nights of electrifying underground music from around the world, live on stage at the beautiful and historic Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Ave. VOV 2025 welcomes an incredible lineup featuring Baths (Los Angeles), Dusted (Toronto),
Immortalized by artist Thomas Robins, Painswick Rococo Garden’s restoration began in 1988. Photo credit: Annie Blick. Visit the website atwww.rococogarden.org.uk By Julia Milano Sometimes formal gardens disappear. Time is not kind to gardens that lack gardeners, water, weeding, and upkeep. The demise of historic landscapes is not only a loss of their plantings but of the people who planned, nurtured, and dreamed of them. Sometimes it takes “garden detectives” to do the research
Get ready for some fast-paced action! The Diamond Legacy Spring Bash, the premier girl’s fastpitch softball tournament, is coming to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The tournament will be held at the beautiful Majestic Park Baseball Complex, 105 W. Belding Street, on April 5-6 for a weekend of thrilling competition, amazing plays, and unforgettable memories. Come cheer on your favorite athletes and experience the excitement. For more information visit Facebook: Majestic Park
Interested in learning the art of cinematography and screenwriting? Sign up now for Low Key Arts’ Spring classes. This March, Low Key Arts’ (LKA) Inception to Projection Filmmaking Program will offer a specialized, immersive 3-week Cinematography course designed for all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned filmmakers. Taking place at Low Key Arts’ Digital Arts studio in downtown Hot Springs, this hands-on session will provide participants with the essential skills
By Peggy LindseyComfort zones . . . we love them! They feel so good and safe, and we relax easily in their embrace. Just as with your favorite pair of slippers, you eventually have to step into something new. Lately, we are all getting pushed out of comfort zones, and quite rapidly I might add! Changes are happening so fast it makes our heads spin. Perhaps we could all use
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
