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Stranger in a Strange Land 

June 3, 2026

By David Malcolm Rose When I moved to Arkansas, well over 50 years ago, my knowledge of the South was primarily derived from watching the Andy Griffith show. There were some differences between the show and reality, but for me, the transition was fairly easy. At that time, Southern culture was, even in urban areas, rural culture, and I was brought up country. Once clearing the language barrier, it was relatively smooth sailing.   It delighted me

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ Premieres at The Rep in Little Rock 

June 3, 2026

Tickets on sale now for the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of the Fats Waller musical show, Ain’t Misbehavin’.   Tickets are now on sale for Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Fat Waller Musical Show, and the second production in The Rep’s 2026 Golden SummerStage season. The production will run June 16 – 28.   Performances will be held at 601 Main Street, Little Rock, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.; Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets

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Blissful Hot Springs: The Business of Creativity 

June 3, 2026

By Lana Pierce Of all the weddings I ever attended, the ceremony joining my longtime friend, Jeni Emerson, and her soulmate, Glenn Thornton, remains fixed in my memory as one of the most romantic—and unconventional.  Sixteen years ago, the pair took the stage of the old Malco Theatre. Below velvet curtains and dim spotlights, the proscenium framed Jeni and Glenn perfectly as they exchanged vows in a swirl of romantic music and the

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Creek Hopping Hot Springs 

June 3, 2026

3 Part Series–Last Saturday of the Month | 10AM-Noon  Did you know that fish, amphibians, and reptiles tell us a lot about how healthy our water is? Some species are even considered Biological Indicators of healthy waterways.   This FREE three-part series will be held on the last Saturday of the month (May, June, and July) from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, at the Train Trestle along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail.  Come dip

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OBHAW, Scars & Stripes Partner to Serve Garland County Veterans 

June 3, 2026

Michelle Kveum, OBHAW Clinical Director, and Jared Eakin, Executive Director of Scars & Stripes.  Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness (OBHAW) and Scars & Stripes, Inc. have partnered to provide coordinated services for veterans in Garland County, combining clinical behavioral health care with case management, housing support, and benefits navigation.  Veterans can contact either organization directly to access services. Services through Scars & Stripes are provided at no cost.  Garland County is home to approximately 7,875 veterans, representing

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Master Gardeners: Poison Ivy 

June 3, 2026

Beware the Poison Ivy! Know your leaves.  By Sharon Dent  Have you noticed poison ivy more than normal this year? It seems diffused. Not big clumps but scattered all over.   If you come in contact with it, wash your hands and other affected areas within 15 minutes with dishwashing detergent. Do it again.   For good measure, wash your hands often with dishwashing detergent even when you are not aware of encountering poison ivy.

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You Are the Limit 

June 3, 2026

By Peggy Lindsey Our childhood years contained many lessons of DOs and DO NOTs, forming our minds and hearts of what was acceptable, what was possible, and even what would make us worthy of love. Conformity was taught at the very beginning. Rarely were children encouraged to acknowledge their own uniqueness . . . to be a sovereign individual within a family or community. And now, many years later, we are

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Preserving Hot Springs’ Swinging History 

June 3, 2026

Wallace Stone was named the Historic Preservation Champion by the Hot Springs Metro Partnership.   What makes a man buy an abandoned piece of property, close to the railroad tracks – a property that once housed an auto repair joint and machine welding shop, with the vision of creating an outrageously luxurious Airbnb, one that sleeps 42, an entire baseball team, and parents?  Wallace Stone had the audacity to believe he could transform

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Haiku Writing Group Updates Club Name 

May 31, 2026

HAPPY HAIKU MEMBERS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM.   Pictured at a recent meeting are a few members of The Haiku Society of Hot Springs.Back row: Robert Carter, Bill Sayles, Charles B. Hunt, and Howard Lee Kilby. Front row: Maxine Dickerson, Judy Corwin.  “Let’s hope Henry Martyn Robert (1837-1923) will not be rolling over in his grave. He originated the Robert’s Rules of Order. But if he is, I hope he will have

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Beat the Summer Heat with Cool Library Programs This June 

May 31, 2026

By Annie Gerber Get ready for a summer packed with books, fun, and unforgettable memories at the Garland County Library.   Our annual Summer Reading Program officially begins Saturday, May 30, with an exciting kickoff celebration full of games, hands-on activities, delicious treats, giveaways, and fun for the whole family. Come celebrate the start of an amazing summer with us at the library.  HOW THE SRP WORKS Step 1: Beginning May 30, pick

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HS Nat’l Park Celebrates Our 250th With Community Fun 

May 31, 2026

This Fourth of July, Hot Springs National Park is throwing a birthday party 250 years in the making!  Hosted in partnership with the Friends of Hot Springs National Park and America’s National Parks, the “Red, White & YOU” celebration starts at 9 AM with an All-American Parade down Bathhouse Row – a community-led march through history where YOU are the main attraction.  Dress as Uncle Sam, a Founding Father or

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Raise the Glass: Save the Date 

May 31, 2026

Join Friends of Hot Springs National Park in celebration of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and the arts, by raising your glass to help “raise the glass” for the Maurice Bathhouse.  The Friends will host the first-ever Raise the Glass food and wine bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at The Vapors Live, at 315 Park Avenue.  “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” Hot Springs

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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