Participants start the race in a previous Zero-K in Hot Springs. — Photo courtesy Visit Hot Springs. If your idea of training involves a cane-backed rocking chair on the front porch, the Fifth Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K “race” is your cup of tea. You can sign up now for the March 17 mayhem. This year, the race has been moved to the same day as the First
With the Arts Across Arkansas program, teachers can nominate their students to enter a preliminary work for submission. Educators statewide are invited to submit nominations for the 2026 Arts Across Arkansas youth mentorship and recognition program. Selected high school students will be honored at the spring state finals ceremony, with cash prizes awarded in each medium. Eligible categories include music composition, dance choreography, literary arts, visual arts, photography, and film.
Michelle Crandell explores Tarot in 2026, the Year of the Wheel of Fortune. —photo by Steve Bonner. By Michelle Crandell In numerology, 2026 reduces to the number 10 (2+0+2+6=10), the Major Arcana Card: Wheel of Fortune. This card represents change, destiny, and the cycles of life; what happens and how we are with it. The Wheel indicates endings (10) and beginnings (1+0=1), completions and initiations in our thoughts, feelings, passions, and
Karen demonstrates Revolved Goddess Pose—photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves As the new year begins, I think it is pretty common to spend some time reflecting on the past (looking over our shoulders) as well as anticipating what the new year might hold for us. And that can be helpful and productive, but one of my favorite benefits of yoga is keeping me grounded in the present. Many of
By Annie Gerber As the new year begins, many in the community are looking for simple, affordable ways to prioritize health and wellness. The Garland County Library offers a valuable and completely free resource to help residents meet their goals: Hiveclass, an on-demand e-learning platform focused on movement, mindfulness, and overall well-being. Available at no cost with a valid library card, Hiveclass provides hundreds of professionally produced videos designed for all
Performers from Dallas Kiyari Diako, a taiko group from Dallas, will be returning to the Cherry Blossom Festival in April. The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will return to Hot Springs on Saturday, April 4, 2026, and will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center, bringing a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture, arts, and international friendship to the heart of the city. Inspired by the long-standing sister city relationship between
By David Malcolm RoseI suspect that at one time, New Year’s Day aligned with the winter solstice, which made some sense. The solstice is a real thing and not just some date on a man-made calendar. And yet I wax cosmic with the dawn of each new year. Time may be a man-made construct, but New Year’s Day always seems to impact me like no other day does. I lie
Contact Lisa Arnold, RN-BSN, to set goals for a personalized plan. At GLOW Arkansas, weight loss is about more than a number on the scale—it’s about confidence, vitality, and feeling comfortable in your own skin. For patients who have struggled with traditional dieting or inconsistent results, modern medical weight loss programs using semaglutide and tirzepatide offer a science-backed, personalized solution designed for real life. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are advanced injectable
By Alison Crane Thanks to the 1984 classic movie, Gremlins, most people are aware of the three core rules for caring for a Mogwai/Gremlin. The instructions are simple: keep them away from bright light, never get them wet, and never feed them after midnight. Breaking those guidelines brings chaos. When it comes to productivity, maintaining resolutions, or just about anything else we want or need to do; the time gremlins have
Share the fun, earn $300. Refer a Host Family to United Studies. Do you know a compassionate family interested in hosting? Refer a host family to join the fun and earn $300 for each family that successfully hosts an exchange student with United Studies. Hosting helps families gain a new global perspective and build relationships that often span decades. The benefits of hosting extend far beyond offering a spare room.
Viktoria Modesta challenges traditional ideas of beauty and ability, transforming her prosthetic into a powerful expression of identity, creativity, and the future of self-design. —photo by Propela Limited By Rick Bontkowski, A new year invites more than resolutions; it invites reinvention. January is a moment to question old definitions and imagine what the future could look like if we stop accepting limits that were never meant to be permanent. Few artists
Start your year with POV Fest, celebrating its 19th year. The 2026 Persistence of Vision Film Festival (POV Fest) will take place January 9-11, 2026, at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. Celebrating its 19th year, POV Fest has evolved from a single screening of Arkansas-made short films into a three-day cinematic celebration featuring an impressive array of short films from the region, alongside award-winning and noteworthy films from
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Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s
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
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
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
