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About the Cover . . .  “ARKANSAS DIAMONDS” Photographer – Jeremy Rodgers 

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 popularity—and team’s fast-growing fan base—has made the Diamonds team a staple of local summertime tradition.  The Springs Magazine sat down with the

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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 a deeper connection between body and mind. One pose that beautifully combines all three is Mermaid Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana variation).  Mermaid Pose is

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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 to the time when Indigenous people gathered around the thermal springs in The Valley of the Vapors, the town of

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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 Springs.  Carper plays old-school country music that resonates across time and place, with a repertoire that weaves together the threads of

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Free Screening on Opening Night of Baseball Weekend 

Movie poster for Baseball Weekend opening movie. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The documentary film detailing the story behind the real Bad News Bears of baseball will be screened free for the public on the evening of Friday, August 7, to open the Ninth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend at the Hot Springs Convention Center.  The annual salute to baseball — this year featuring six legends of the game as

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Velvet Attic Boutique Offers a Fresh Perspective on Downtown 

Ann Smith & Melodi Cone invite you to climb the steps to their boutique.  Some of the best discoveries in Hot Springs aren’t found on a map – they’re found when you look up. Perched on the second floor of a historic downtown building at 800 Central Avenue, The Velvet Attic Boutique offers visitors a shopping experience that feels a little different from the ordinary.  Located across from Bridge Street, the boutique has become known not

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Spa City Aesthetics: Advanced Korean-Inspired Aesthetics 

Amy Jo Stader completed advanced training in South Korea in aesthetic techniques and regenerative therapies.  Located at 998 Shady Grove Road, Suite B, in Hot Springs, Spa City Aesthetics offers a modern approach to skin health, rejuvenation, and wellness. Founded by Amy Jo Stader, Clinical Aesthetician, the practice combines advanced aesthetic treatments with personalized care designed to help clients look and feel their best.  Before entering the aesthetics industry, Stader built a

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Signs of the Times: July 2026 — Emotional Reset, Reality Check, and Creative Rising 

By Chana Prince Greeting Fellow Travelers,   July 2026 carries a strong emotional-to-structural arc, moving from Cancer sensitivity into Leo expression, with a grounding Capricorn Full Moon highlighting responsibility and long-term choices.  The New Moon in Cancer July 14 opens a reset around home, family, emotional security, and nervous system healing. This is a “return to self” lunation—good for setting intentions around belonging, nourishment, and creating safer personal foundations. Themes of memory, ancestry,

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A Journey into Edgar Cayce’s Teachings: Judith Stevens Visits Arkansas in August 

Judith Stevens, a student of Edgar Cayce material for over 50 years, will present a workshop in August.  The A.R.E. Central Arkansas Area Team invites seekers of spiritual growth to Becoming Our Authentic Selves: Growing Into Our Mission, a transformative workshop led by A.R.E. staff member and Cayce scholar Judith Stevens. Taking place Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at DeGray Lake Resort State Park, this in-person event (with on-demand recording available) offers a rare

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Embrace the Void 

By David Malcolm RoseDid you ever catch yourself rubbing that space between your brows or massaging your temples when trying to remember something? You do such things for one simple reason. Thinking is painful.   Thinking makes your head hurt primarily because intense mental effort physically alters your brain’s chemistry. This causes muscles in your head and neck to tense up. The brain itself has no pain receptors, but the nerves,

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Spa City Set to Crown 2026 Royals 

Save the date for the Hot Springs Pride Pageant – August 1.  By Lana Pierce The Hot Springs Pride Pageant returns to Boogies Bar & Grill August 1.  Enjoy a glamorous, creative evening full of talent as contestants vie for the titles of Mister HS Pride, Miss HS Pride, and MX HS Pride.  This annual pageant showcases our local legends alongside aspiring title-holders as they compete in categories including evening wear, talent competition, and on-stage questions.  

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Spa City Classic: Indoor Pickleball 

Get ready to dink, drive, and dominate! The 2026 Spa City Classic Pickleball Tournament is heading to Hot Springs from July 30 – August 2, 2026, at Bank OZK Arena, 134 Convention Blvd.  Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star, this premier event offers thrilling competition, a fantastic atmosphere, and the chance to test your skills against players from across the region. Join the fun in the “Spa City” for an unforgettable weekend

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About the Cover . . .  “ARKANSAS DIAMONDS” Photographer – Jeremy Rodgers 

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

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