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TAROT MINDSET #10: Exploring Archetypes 

This month’s Mindset discusses “archetypes”- symbols or themes. Photo by Steve Bonner.  By Michelle Crandell In Tarot as in literature and psychology, “archetypes” refer to recurring symbols, characters or themes found in shared human experience. These themes appear in myths, stories, poems, numbers and dreams across cultures and time. Many of these universal human learnings, truths, and experiences are found in Tarot imagery. For example:  PERSONAS represented in Major Arcana and

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Ornament Night at GCLibrary: A Festive Evening for All Ages 

Visit with Santa and create your own ornaments at GC Library.  By Annie GerberGet ready to deck the halls and celebrate the season at the Garland County Library’s annual Ornament Night, happening Friday, December 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This cheerful, family-friendly event invites the community to come together for an evening of creativity, holiday spirit, and fun—all completely free of charge.   During Ornament Night, participants of all ages

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Explore Hot Springs’ Vibrant Nightlife 

When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood.  Whether you’re looking to unwind with a local pint or dance the night away, get ready to discover a city overflowing with after-dark

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Change the World, Host an Exchange Student 

Soaking up the good times with this amazing group of exchange students during a recent visit to Hot Springs.  Founded in 1985, with the mission to foster global understanding, United Studies immerses international students in the American high school experience. After facilitating thousands of successful student programs from countries around the globe, United Studies knows the profound positive impact this experience has on both the students and their American families.  

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“American Ninja Warrior” Host Official Starter for St. Pat’s Parade 

Matt Iseman will kick off the 2026 St. Pat’s Parade in Hot Springs.  Matt Iseman, the famed host of the incredible hit show “American Ninja Warrior,” will fire the starter’s pistol on March 17, 2026, to officially begin the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs.  “Having Matt as our 2026 official starter will add a level of excitement to this 23rd edition

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Nutcracker Enchants Audiences This Holiday Season 

Guest artists for this year’s “The Nutcracker” are Deanna Karlheim Stanton (Sugar Plum Fairy), Noah Long (Cavalier), and Emmakate Franz (Snow Queen).  Magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s whimsical world return to Hot Springs for the upcoming winter holidays. The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) is the first organization to give the Hot Springs community the opportunity to participate

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Signs of the Times 

December 2025: More Than a Turning of Seasons  By Chana Prince December opens under the luminous watch of the Full Moon on December 4, a pulsing beacon of release and revelation. Emotions catch fire and hidden truths rise like the tide; this is your moment to honor what’s ready to fade and what’s ready to fly as 2025 takes its final bow.  The New Moon on December 19 arrives like a

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Join Blue Waters Arts Gallery for Holiday Pop-Up Show 

Clay Sculpture by Corine Fedorowicz, NPC Ceramics Instructor.  Blue Waters Fine Arts Gallery warmly welcomes you to a Holiday PopUp Show benefiting the Continuing Education Department at National Park College, with proceeds supporting the purchase of a new kiln.  According to Corina Fedorowicz, NPC’s Ceramics Instructor, the primary kiln is well-used, and is so old it’s marked as “Property of Garland County Community College,” the college’s long-ago name.  While the

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AMP’D UP: The Rhythm of Reinvention 

Where technology meets soul, rhythm finds a new heartbeat—photo courtesy of Guinness World Records.  By Rick BontkowskiWhen life takes something from you, it often leaves behind a choice: to stop or to start again in a different way. For drummer Jason Barnes, that choice came after a devastating electrical accident that cost him part of his right arm. Most would have seen an ending. Jason saw an opening.  What began

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Shop Local Bookstores 

By Erin WoodThe American Booksellers Association reports that holiday sales account for nearly a quarter of independent booksellers’ annual profits. With holiday dollars, consumers can make a significant impact on independent bookstores, small publishers, and local authors—and local support can be online.   Amazon alternatives: Online purchases through Bookshop.org have raised $42.5 million for indie bookstores since 2020. Order there and choose the indie bookstore of your choice. Devote an extra

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Kids Can’t Get Enough of Hanamaki Mokuiku Playland 

Families are exploring the fun at Mokuiku Playland.  Laughter, movement, and endless curiosity have filled the Garland County Library Auditorium as children experience Hanamaki Mokuiku Playland — an interactive wooden exhibit from our Sister City of Hanamaki, Japan. From racing down the Japanese lacquer slide to cooking in the play kitchen, spinning tops, stacking blocks, and relaxing in the wooden ball pit inspired by Hot Springs’ thermal waters, kids have

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Yoga: Benefits of Fallen Angel Pose 

Karen chose The Arlington’s historic lobby to demonstrate Fallen Angel Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla.  [Contributor’s note: In 2025, we’ve celebrated 12 years as The Yoga Place. Each month, we’ve chosen a local business that has exhibited “stay power” as the site for our featured pose. The Arlington Hotel is the location of our final pose in this series.  By Karen Watson Reeves This month marks three in a row that

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Yoga: Benefits of Mermaid Pose 

Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create

Happy 150th Birthday, Hot Springs!  

Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin.  Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society.  “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years

Melissa Carper Will Open Inaugural Birding Festival of the South 

Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot