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April 6, 2025

“Invasion of the Bubble!”  Photo of Livie Thompson  By Photographer Ashley Thompson  At just 10 years old, Livie Thompson is a true Renaissance girl—an artist, athlete, and the youngest official volunteer of the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA).  During the 2024 Arts & The Park festival last April, Livie lent a helping hand with the Cutwell 4 Kids Graffiti Wall, created by Anthony Tidwell, fearlessly braved the rain, and even took a well-earned

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Tarot Mindset #3: Creating Affirmations 

April 6, 2025

Affirmations help reprogram a person’s beliefs. Photo by Steve Bonner  By Michelle CrandellAn affirmation is a written or spoken statement about a desired reality, expressed as though it is already true or stated as though it has already happened. For example, “My income increases daily whether I am playing, sleeping, or working.” Guidelines for creating affirmations:  A well-constructed affirmation aligns the thinker with the thought, making it more possible for

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Yoga: Benefits of Reverse Triangle Pose 

April 6, 2025

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Reverse Triangle Pose in front of Dryden Pottery.  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.”]  While researching the benefits of Reverse Triangle Pose, one of my texts describes the pose as a powerful standing

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Did You Know Chinese is a Logographic Language? 

April 6, 2025

Celebrating Chinese Language Day by featuring a bit of history about the written language.  April 20th marks Chinese Language Day for the United Nations. Chinese is one of 6 official languages used by the United Nations. Chinese is the only language of these that is a logographic language where each written character represents an individual idea or word. For example, horse evolved from the literal depiction of a horse to

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month 

April 6, 2025

One in ten Americans suffers from alcoholism. Is that someone you know?  By Dr. Annie Xu April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, aimed to bring awareness to the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol addiction. Currently, 1 out of every 10 American adolescents and adults suffer from alcoholism. Excessive drinking causes 140,000 deaths annually in the United States.   Chronic alcoholism can cause many wide-ranging effects including but not limited to:  For this

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It’s Cherry Blossom Festival Time! 

April 6, 2025

Masae Satouchi performs a traditional Japanese dance wearing a beautiful kimono at the 2023 festival—photo by Terrance Armstand.  The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival (ACBF) 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 event celebrates the beauty of Japanese culture and

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Lineup of Crowd Favorites on Tap for Bridge Street LIVE 

April 6, 2025

Enjoy free outdoor concerts in June.  Four crowd-favorite bands are scheduled in June as the Bridge Street LIVE free concert series returns to the Bridge Street Entertainment District in downtown Hot Springs.  “This year’s lineup is really a return of Hot Springs’ favorite performances,” Visit Hot Springs Special Events Manager Alexis Hampo said. “We’re going to feature King Cabbage Brass Band, Pink Piano Show, Funkytown, and Manhattan, all of whom

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Single Parent Scholarship to Host Great Gatsby Event 

April 6, 2025

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) announces its April 24 event, The Gatsby, at the Vapors. The event features live entertainment, an auction, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres, as part of its 2025 fundraising campaign. The event will honor local philanthropist Don Munro for his outstanding contributions to the community.  Jean Morehead, CEO of ASPSF since May 2024 notes that Garland County is often the highest-donating county in Arkansas, with

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Smoke and CO Detectors! Duking It Out to Save Our Lives 

April 6, 2025

The National Fire Protection Association recommends properly installing, testing, and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in our homes and businesses.  By Alana Pierce We were coming back from a fire recently when the talk turned to smoke detectors. One of my guys asked me how many fire deaths I’d seen. 27 was the answer. Two decades, 27 fire-related fatalities, and all had one thing in common: Not one home had

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Burning Questions: Podcast Explores Death of Local Heiress 

April 6, 2025

Maybelline heiress, Evelyn Williams.   By Lana Pierce If you’ve been around Hot Springs since the 1980s, chances are you’ve heard stories. Few are more fascinating than the death of Maybelline heiress, Evelyn Williams, who perished in a house fire at her lakeside mansion in 1978.  A six-part podcast, the “Coroner’s Report” revisits this fire, its possible origins, the death of the heiress, and the unlikely man who stood to inherit everything.  

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Master Gardeners: Irrigation for Integrated Pest Management 

April 6, 2025

Irrigation is a strategic tool for preventing pest problems before they start.  By Jessi Parker Irrigation plays a crucial role in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by influencing plant health, soil conditions, and pest populations. Here’s how proper irrigation practices contribute to IPM:  1. Reducing Plant Stress     •   Proper watering ensures plants remain healthy and resilient against pests.     •   Stressed plants (from drought or overwatering) are more susceptible to pests and diseases.  2. Managing

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The Power of Beliefs 

April 6, 2025

By Peggy Lindsey Beliefs . . . we all have them! Normally we don’t give them a second thought, but when we consciously work with them, they have the power to change the course of life’s trajectory.  Most of us are ruled by our thoughts, and if we’re honest, they don’t serve us very well much of the time. Stuck in our heads, we overthink everything. It’s exhausting. We’re bombarded with

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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   

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