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Is Your Body Truly Healthy, Or Just Quiet? 

The Triangle of Health.  By Dr. Kurt Larsen Most people think being symptom-free means being healthy. But true health is not just the absence of pain or sickness, it’s your body’s ability to Adapt, Heal, and Thrive. One of the best ways to understand this is through what I call the “Triangle of Health.”  The first triangle represents three types of stress we face every day: Physical, Mental, and Chemical.  When

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Tarot – Mindset #9: PART 1: Using Tarot to Recognize Major Life Lessons & Challenges 

This month’s Mindset represents universal, life-changing experiences that humans encounter. Photo by Steve Bonner.  By Michelle Crandell Major Arcana cards starting with Wheel of Fortune (10) and ending with The World (21) represent universal, life-changing experiences that humans encounter; events that challenge people and provide opportunities for personal growth.  Conversely, these experiences can affect us in harmful or limiting ways, depending on how we understand and cope with them. This is

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Step Into the Spotlight at The Gala: Art Nouveau  

On Saturday, November 1, the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) transforms the historic Arlington Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom into a dazzling world of art, fashion, and performance for the second annual Gala: Art Nouveau.  This black-tie celebration blends the romance of Art Nouveau with modern creativity, featuring immersive installations, live performances, and a red carpet welcome fit for Hollywood. Guests will also enjoy a curated silent auction showcasing exclusive works.  Last

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Community Cleanup: Building Community, One Bag at a Time 

Round up the family and help make our town shine.  Keep Arkansas Beautiful Cleanup-Saturday, is scheduled for October 11, 9:00 AM-NOON.  This event is hosted by the Hot Springs Parks & Trails Department, Garland County Conservation District, and the Diamond Lakes Arkansas Master Naturalists.   Grabbers, bags, gloves, and other goodies will be available at check-in. Please wear walking or water shoes. Letters will be made available to youth for proof

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Caroly Staley’s Bill Clinton Memoir Featured by Historical Society 

Meet Carolyn Yeldell Staley at GC Library, October 21.  The Garland County Historical Society (GCHS) will present Carolyn Yeldell Staley discussing her memoir, The Boy Next Door: My Sixty-Year Friendship with Bill Clinton, at its meeting at noon, Tuesday, October 21, at the Garland County Library at 1427 Malvern Ave, in Hot Springs.  When Clinton moved to Scully Street in Hot Springs in 1961, his house was next to Yeldell’s.

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Celebrate an Astounding 50th Anniversary for HS Concert Band  

Jim Lloyd conducts the HSCB at its annual Memorial Day Concert.  The Hot Springs Concert Band proudly invites you to its 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert, recognizing half a century of musical excellence, local tradition, and shared history.  You’re invited on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the Woodlands Auditorium in Hot Springs Village for an extraordinary event featuring special performances by two wonderful guest artists: Kallen Esperian and

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Churchill’s Fine Cigars Celebrates 19 Years Of Exceptional Service 

Churchill’s Fine Cigars proudly celebrates 19 years of selling fine cigars. For nearly two decades, the establishment has been a premier destination for cigar aficionados, built on a foundation of personalized service and a deep passion for the craft.  Owner Deb Wemette attributes the business’s longevity to a simple, yet profound philosophy: “We smoke what we sell.” Unlike other retailers, the selection at Churchill’s is a result of careful, personal

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Quarterly Networking Meeting for Artists, Makers, & Movers 

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance is excited to announce its next Quarterly Networking Event, open to artists, business owners, and anyone interested in connecting with their community. Monday, October 6, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Cafe Kahlo, 919 Central Avenue, Hot Springs.  Stop in for an evening of community connection and creativity. The event kicks off with mingling and refreshments, followed by announcements and news from participants.  Then the fun really begins — guests

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Why Reduce Our Salt Intake? 

Salt: the spice that launched a thousand prescriptions.  By Alison Crane,  Breakfast cereal does not appeal to me. I typically will eat something a little more non-traditional when it comes to eating breakfast. Confession – I really enjoy a small handful of tortilla or corn chips for breakfast. And while I do have a sweet tooth, typically, I will choose something salty over something sweet (unless donuts are offered). So, when

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‘Tis the Season to Plan Holiday Trips 

Beautiful fall foliage from the Happy Hollow.  Hot Springs during the holidays is truly a sight to see. Take it all in from the perfect location during your vacation. The Happy Hollow is nestled between national forests in a newly updated Art Deco motor court.  It has been transformed into a modern oasis offering fresh, non-smoking rooms, complimentary guest parking, and a welcoming atmosphere for your pets – no fees,

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OSEES Live in the Ozarks 

October skies are the perfect setting for this energetic concert in the park.  Low Key Arts is proud to present the one and only OSEES live in Hot Springs on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Glades Park. Support will be provided by DMBQ, all the way from Tokyo, Japan.   OSEES, an American rock band, is based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band

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Yoga: Benefits of Fallen Flamingo Pose 

The historic Mountain Valley Water Visitor Center is the chosen place for Karen Watson Reeves to demonstrate the Fallen Flamingo Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla.  [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.”]  By Karen Watson Reeves This pose is a kicker 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