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Good Beauty: Where Aesthetics Meets Wellness 

Samantha Bollan, APRN, brings nearly a decade of experience to her practice and is passionate about serving others.  Good Beauty Aesthetics + Wellness is a premier medical aesthetics practice, led by Samantha Bollan, APRN. Good Beauty focuses on delivering natural, restorative results through advanced aesthetic and wellness approaches.  Samantha Bollan brings nearly a decade of clinical experience to the practice. Her transition from primary care to specialized aesthetics allows for a safer, more comprehensive experience. Committed

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Nurturing Our Growth 

By Peggy Lindsey Each morning, we are given the gift of life . . . another 24 hours, a clean slate, and an opportunity for a new beginning. Every moment given to us is a chance to learn, grow, discover, and become the next best version of ourselves. Yet it is always a choice.  Growth begins in the space within. Just as the gardener sows seeds deep into the soil, so

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Beware! A Cereal Killer is in Town! 

MMMDT Cheers cast: Ron McHone, Frank Janaskie, Lynn Janaskie, Steve Freeman, Tram Nobles, will take on another mystery in July.  The Murder and Macabre Mystery Dinner Theater (MMMDT) is hosting a comedy murder mystery, A Cereal Killer in Hot Springs. They encourage you to come and help solve the murders of Snap, Crackle and Pop. This event takes place in The Porterhouse Steak House at 707 Central Avenue on Friday, July 10, and

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A Mother’s Vision Becomes The Jade Earth Project 

Amber Glaze and her son, Jade, her inspiration for The Jade Earth Project.  After two years of quiet growth and reflection, local entrepreneur and Garland County Master Gardener, Amber Glaze, is preparing to introduce The Jade Earth Project, a purpose-driven initiative rooted in sustainability, community connection, and creating a better future for the next generation.  The Jade Earth Project was born from a deeply personal place…rooted in motherhood, environmental awareness, and

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It’s Time to Swing at the Golf Shack 

Beer, wine, and sodas are available, and golfers are welcome to bring food or snacks to the Golf Shack.  When the family is restless and bored, when it’s raining or a blistering 103 degrees outside, it can be tough to find an entertaining activity that gets the whole family excited. Not anymore, Hot Springs, it’s time to swing!  The Golf Shack, a state-of-the-art indoor golf venue, is now open. The Golf Shack is an absolute blast for

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Historical Society to Host Decorated Viet Nam War Pilot 

Hot Springs native, Lt. Col. Hugh L. Mills, will speak at Garland County Library.  The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host one of the most decorated pilots of the Viet Nam War, Lt. Col. Hugh Mills, presenting “The Air Cavalry in Viet Nam” at 11 AM, Saturday, May 23, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or view the program virtually on Facebook: Garland County Library or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary.  

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Spring is in Full Bloom at the Garland County Library 

By Annie Gerber Preparations for the huge, annual Summer Reading Program are well underway, but that hasn’t slowed down the Librarians at the Garland County Library. They’ve planned another month full of unmissable events. Find out about it all at www.gclibrary.com.  Magical Creatures Night | Fri | May 1 – 6:30 PM: Calling all dragons, wizards, fairies, mermaids, gnomes, and other magical folk of all ages! Join us after hours for an evening of magical crafts, games,

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May is National Strawberry Month  

Strawberries, like other berries, are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.   By Alison Crane Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, each person consumes five pounds of strawberries annually?   Given that much consumption, it’s good that strawberries are grown in every state in the U.S. and every province in Canada. In Arkansas, strawberry season is from late April through the month of

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TAROT: Preparing for a Tarot Reading  

Tarot readers usually develop their own rituals to prepare for a reading.  —photo by Steve Bonner.  By Michelle Crandell, Whether reading Tarot for yourself or another person, it is important to be physically relaxed and mentally focused when you do. Prepare to give a reading by eliminating mental, emotional, and physical distractions first. “Grounded,” “centered,” and “mindful” are terms used to define the state evoked when reading Tarot. This state is also called a

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Peter Pan Ballet Touts Stunning Artisan-Crafted Bird Puppets Sure to Delight All Ages 

A cast of elite, pre-professional dancers has been working tirelessly to master a unique “tandem flight” technique for the “Peter Pan” ballet.   Get ready to believe in magic this May! The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co. is soaring to breathtaking new heights with their upcoming production of Peter Pan, featuring a groundbreaking, never-before-seen flight sequence that will leave audiences spellbound.  For the first time in the company’s history, this spring production introduces

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Call for Artists: 2026 Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival Poster & T-Shirt Design 

The Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival is now accepting submissions from artists for the official 2026 festival poster and T-shirt design. The festival, scheduled for September 25–26, invites artists to help capture the spirit, sound, and heritage of blues and roots music through original artwork. The festival highlights the rich musical traditions that have shaped American culture and is presented in collaboration with the Hot Springs Food Truck

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Arkansas Books: Make a Plan to Save Your Life 

Originally from South Africa, debut author Alexandra Bell now calls Hot Springs home. Her new book, Make a Plan to Save Your Life: Your Essential Guide to Surviving Medical Emergencies (self-published in February), is a practical guide born of Bell’s own life experience as a retiree, Certified Longevity Coach, and former recruitment and human resources professional who spent decades helping people prepare for comfortable retirements.   Bell shares, “Drawing on my concept of ‘Intentional

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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