The Visitor By Longhua Xu Longhua Xu’s formal arts training began in 1971 under the Chinese National Arts and Crafts Company. He was one of 50 students in all of Shanghai selected to lead a new generation of professional artists following the end of the Cultural Revolution. In 1972, at 18 years old, he rose to national prominence with exhibitions across China, including the Shanghai Art Museum. He was one of
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Mountain Pose at the steps of Jackson House Crisis Intervention. 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.”] My guess is that when most of us think of yoga, we bring
Shown is the Wall exhibit at Hot Springs in 2012 and at night at another location. — Photos courtesy of Visit Hot Springs A free exhibit honoring all of America’s fallen in conflicts from World War I through the most recent casualties involved in the withdrawal from Afghanistan will join an 80% replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall on display at Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport May 23 – 26.
Here in the Natural State, you can easily get swept away with the beauty all around, especially when in Hot Springs National Park. But Hot Springs also offers ample cultural beauty to indulge in, including beautiful, eye-catching murals. Whether they celebrate local history, community, or just the whimsy of art, these pieces in and around downtown Hot Springs make the area somewhat of an outdoor art museum. Take the Hot
Breathe easy this month by taking control of your asthma and allergies. By Dr. Ruchit RanaThough April showers bring May flowers… they also mark the start of pollen season! May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Asthma is a common, chronic lung condition that involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways. This results in trouble breathing, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness. Many different triggers cause asthma symptoms, and a
Artist and author, David Malcolm Rose. By David RoseI’ve spent the last few years as a member of the Artists’ Workshop Gallery (AWG). AWG is a co-op, and members are required to spend time sitting in the gallery. I’ve never had a job where I was asked to interact with the public before, it was a new and enjoyable experience. It’s not at all uncommon to see parents with children
Misty Morse Poole, owner of Steamatic, led the drive to collect various backpacks and bags for local foster kids. By Lana PierceMisty Morse Poole, one of the hardest-charging women business owners in Hot Springs, isn’t afraid to show her softer side. As owner of Steamatic, a restoration and cleaning company that helps customers during their worst times, Misty understands the ups and downs of life. Children are not immune to
This year’s pride walk will take place on June 28. Photo by Pam Clark 2024 By Lana PierceEmergent Arts is proud to present the 7th annual pride walk through downtown Hot Springs. For the first time ever, the walk will end with a free, family-friendly pride festival. The public is invited to join PRIDE Hot Springs on June 28 to walk in the parade and join the festivities. Those wishing
Did you know that fish, amphibians, and reptiles tell us a lot about how healthy our water is? Some species are even considered Biological Indicators of healthy waterways. This FREE 3-part series will be held on the last Saturday of each month, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, at the Train Trestle along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. Save the dates to join the fun – May 31, June 28, and
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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
