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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

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Yoga: Benefits of Karma Yoga 

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

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Cost of Freedom Tribute Honoring All of America’s Fallen from WWI to Afghanistan, Will Join the 360-foot Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Hot Springs Airport May 23 – 26 

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. 

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Get Swept Away by the Beauty of a Hot Springs Mural Tour  

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

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May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 

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

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Sometimes An Art Gallery Speaks to a Higher Purpose 

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

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Steamatic Delivers for Local Foster Families 

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

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PRIDE Hot Springs Walk Concludes with a Family-Friendly Festival and Film Screening 

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

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Creek Hopping Hot Springs – 3 Part Series 

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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“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