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Fly to Neverland! Open Auditions for Peter Pan Ballet 

February 9, 2026

Dancers aged 5 and up are invited to audition for a role in “Peter Pan.”  Get ready to soar! The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) is thrilled to announce open auditions for its upcoming production of the beloved storybook ballet, Peter Pan. Auditions will be held Saturday, February 7, offering local dancers the magical opportunity to bring this timeless classic to life.  Under the visionary artistic direction of

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February – American Heart Month: Understanding Cholesterol and How Diet Can Help 

February 9, 2026

A berry sweet way to a Healthy Heart.  By Dr. Annie Xu February brings another opportunity to recognize American Heart Month and to highlight simple, natural ways to support heart health. One of the most effective places to start is understanding how dietary habits influence cholesterol levels.  Cholesterol is typically reported as total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, and LDL. While HDL is often called the “good” cholesterol and LDL the “bad,” these

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Save the Date for the 23rd World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® 

February 9, 2026

Expect a rockin’ and zany time with Mangione (l) and Everhart (r) as royalty at the St. Pat’s Parade.   The World’s Tallest Leprechaun and the editor-publisher of the city’s monthly tourism publication will reign on March 17 as the King and Queen of the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs.  Retired businessman Monte Everhart and JoAnn Mangione, who edits and publishes The

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Arkansas Books 

February 9, 2026

A monthly series including news about an Arkansas book, author, event, or item of literary interest to Arkansans.   By Erin Wood Conway resident and Arkansas native Katy S. Duffield is, incredibly, the award-winning author of more than forty children’s books.   On February 3, Start Your Engines will be released from Sourcebooks/Jaberwocky, with words by Duffield and illustrations by Chiara Galletti.  In Start Your Engines, Frankie the ATV loves to zoom up

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AR Association of Asian Businesses Honors Hot Springs Artist Longhua Xu 

February 9, 2026

AR Association of Asian Businesses Hosts 8th Annual Luncheon in Hot Springs.  The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses is pleased to host its eighth annual “East Meets West Arkansas Lunar New Year Luncheon” Saturday, February 21, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Hot Springs.  Highlights include a keynote from Arkansas Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald and remarks from honored guest Longhua Xu of Hot Springs, an internationally renowned sculptor and artist. Guests will also experience Chanoyu, a presentation

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Artists’ Commitment to Artists’ Workshop Gallery 

February 9, 2026

Artists’ Workshop Gallery has been home to Sheliah Halderman for 30 years and Jean Pennucci for 28 – true pillars of our arts community.   There is something to be said for the value of commitment. The Artists’ Workshop Gallery (AWG) is fortunate to have several examples of what it means to “stick with it.” Among its 36 members, 11 have been with the gallery for over a decade. Two of

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Folding Paper, Shaping Words: Origami and Haiku at the AR Cherry Blossom Festival 

February 9, 2026

Origami? Absolutely! Enter your Origami in the Cherry Blossom Festival Competition.  The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival continues to celebrate Japanese culture through hands-on creativity, pairing a festival favorite—the Annual Haiku Competition—with an exciting new addition: the Origami Competition.  New this year, the Origami Competition is sponsored by Aitoh Specialty Paper. Open to Arkansas residents of all ages, the competition invites artists to explore the art of paper folding through original

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Yoga: Benefits of Twisted Pigeon Pose 

February 9, 2026

Karen demonstrates Twisted Pigeon Pose. —photo by Fred Padilla.  By Karen Watson ReevesSo many of the yoga poses have a variation with a twist, and Pigeon Pose is one of those! For me, there is nothing like a twist to help release tension and tightness and prepare me for whatever physical challenge the day may bring. So, adding a twist to the hip opener, Pigeon, is helpful to loosen up

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Single Parent Scholarship Fund Plans Day of Giving 

February 9, 2026

Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) will host its second-annual Day of Giving on Friday, March 20. This 24-hour event raises awareness and funds for single-parent scholarships. In total, ASPSF aims to raise $45,000 to fund 28 full-time scholarships.   Donations can be made at aspsfday.org and at in-person donation stations across Arkansas, including The Filling Station, 3623 John F Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.,

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AMP’D UP: Finding Your Voice – Gini Thomas and the Power of Advocacy 

February 9, 2026

For Gini Thomas, advocacy begins with showing up as herself and inviting others to learn, listen, and engage.  By Rick BontkowskiAdvocacy rarely begins on a stage. More often, it starts quietly, in lived experience, in unanswered questions, and in the decision to speak when silence would be easier. For Gini Thomas, advocacy has become both a responsibility and a calling.  Gini is an amputee, educator, and content creator who has

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Art Moves 2026 Call for Artists 

February 1, 2026

Art Moves: We the Arts, the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail art exhibit, is accepting entries from artists through January 25.  The City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA), is calling for artists to submit to the upcoming 2026 installation of Art Moves, titled “We the Arts.” The exhibition adorning the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail between Hollywood Ave and

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SIGNS: JANUARY 2026 | Fresh starts in 2026

February 1, 2026

By Chana Prince Greetings, Fellow Travelers!   January 2026 opens as a potent threshold month, more about intention than outcome. Opening act is The Full Moon on January 3rd. It illuminates emotional truths and reveals what must be released to move forward with clarity. Early January is especially charged as Venus, Mars, Mercury, and Pluto all closely embrace the Sun, igniting creativity, courage, and powerful beginnings in love, communication, and purpose. This

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