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Legends Hot Air Balloon Rally, Hot Springs

Kristie Rosset — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:04:31 +0000

One of the really great fall events in Hot Springs, Arkansas is the Legends Balloon Rally, Sept. 24 & 25, 2010. Balloons from across the country take flight, and the awesome balloon glow on both nights is a site to behold. Not only will you be entertained by balloons, you’ll enjoy the FREE concerts by Clint Black (Fri) and Charlie Daniels Band (Sat). The entire weekend festival is FREE!

We’d love for you to stay at our bed & breakfast inn while you’re attending the festival. Great fun!

MOCA Hot Springs Features Ansel Adams

Kristie Rosset — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:38:08 +0000

The early works of Ansel Adams, the master of American landscape, are displayed at the Hot Springs’ Museum of Contemporary Art until August 1.

Did you know that Adams was torn between being a concert pianist and a photographer? According to MOCA, he famously likened the photographic negative to a musical score, and the print to the performance. You’ll admire 50 of his prints, on display until August 1.

Come stay at our Hot Springs bed & breakfast, convenient to the downtown museums yet nestled on beautiful Lake Hamilton.

July 4th Celebrations in the Spa City

Kristie Rosset — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:27:55 +0000

Fireworks over Lake Hamilton

Hot Springs celebrates our nation’s birthday BIG! The fireworks over Lake Hamilton light up the sky and reflect across the water on July 3rd. It’s always a really great pyrotechnic display!

On July 2nd you’ll find live music and fireworks at Oaklawn’s Spa Blast 2010.

Rent a boat for a day of lake fun (or swim off of our dock in the clear waters of Lake Hamilton), then dine at J&S Italian Villa overlooking the fireworks. Or take the Belle Riverboat fireworks cruise for an up-close look. Let us make reservations for you soon…both places fill up quickly.

There’s still time to reserve a room at our Hot Springs bed & breakfast inn. Come join the fun!

Celebrate Birthdays With Friends in Hot Springs

Kristie Rosset — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:58:29 +0000

Our Hot Springs bed & breakfast hosts many significant birthday celebrations, and we love the joy and laughter surrounding the events. This spring, two different groups of life-long friends celebrated in big ways.

The East Side Girls of Little Rock

The East Side girls, all formerly of Little Rock, gathered from across the country to renew friendships and celebrate. Friends since junior high, many of these women were the first graduation class from the Little Rock Central High School following integration.

You’re invited to celebrate a birthday at Lookout Point, whether in a romantic fashion for just the two of you, or with your dearest friends.

Hot Springs Music Festival Conductor Welcomed

Kristie Rosset — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:35:36 +0000

Last week Lookout Point Lakeside Inn experienced the joy of welcoming the talented guest conductor Pierre Simard, of Montreal Canada. Joined by his enthusiastic wife, Nadya (a professional sopranist), the couple made fast friends with every person they met at the inn.

Conducting the Festival Symphony Orchestra, Simard’s spirited gifts coaxed the very best of these talented musicians from around the world. The opening overture, Wagner’s Tannhauser, left the crowd in holy awe, resulting in a standing ovation. Well done, maestro!

He’s conducting a Valentine’s concert, with Nadya singing, on February 19 on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Who wants to go? We do!

Hot Springs Music Fesitival May 30-June 12

Kristie Rosset — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:12:24 +0000

One-of-a-kind in concept and execution, the Hot Springs Music Festival brings together over 250 international musicians each June to our wonderful city of Hot Springs. Lookout Point Lakeside Inn delights in sponsoring the Music Festival, and whenever possible we try to catch a concert or rehearsal. Rehearsals are FREE!

The Festival, now in its fifteenth season, pairs world-class mentor musicians from major orchestras, chamber ensembles and conservatory faculties with especially talented pre-professional apprentices–all of whom receive full scholarship plus housing; the two groups play “side by side” in orchestral, chamber, solo recital, vocal, choral and chamber opera repertoire. For two weeks, these musicians form a unique community, presenting 20 concerts and over 250 open rehearsals for music lovers from across the globe.

We invite you to enjoy the amazing Hot Springs Music Festival! The extraordinary talent inhabiting Hot Springs during these two weeks takes my breath away. This is a time to feed the soul!

Discarde D’Arte Recycled Sculpture Show in Hot Springs

Kristie Rosset — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:55:53 +0000

Lookout Point advidly recycles and seeks ways of minimizing waste. So we’re excited to attend the 6th Discarde D’Arte Recycled Sculpture Contest at Hollywood Park, May 8, 10am-5pm. Hollywood Park just happens to be Nikki’s (our yellow lab mix) favorite.

The Recycled Sculpture Contest showcases the artistic talent and creativity of area individuals, civic, school and other groups using recycled, and/or reused items as the media for art. Prizes are awarded to winners by popular vote. Enjoy a great walk while admiring creativity.

Muses Creativity Week Enjoys Tea at Lookout Point

Kristie Rosset — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:12:25 +0000

Lookout Point Lakeside In hosted the participants of the Muses Creativity Week for high tea and a labyrinth walk last Sunday. While sipping on tea and savoring scones, the group delighted to the amazing music of Shana Norton, harpist from Austin, Texas. This was a first for the inn–the soothing harp melodies wafting throughout. Shana treated us to one of her own compositions, entitled “Spa Day” written after a day of relaxation at a Hot Springs bath house. What a blissful moment!

The Muses, under the direction of talented Deleen Davidson, is a creative artistry project, blending fine art, classical music, and creative education. The Spring Creativity Week embraced art, music, poetry, and dance. How appropriate to end a dynamic and creative week with a walk on the labyrinth, offering a time of centering and peace. Thank you, Muses!

Kristie

The Muses

Sure Sign of Spring's Arrival at Lookout Point Inn

Kristie Rosset — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:51:57 +0000

For five years Ricky and Lucy have arrived by mid-March. Last week we wondered, where are they? These lovely mallards returned to their summer “home” in time to delight guests at the Innkeeper’s Reception on Friday.

Each year, these two become a bit more brave, although as you can tell from the photo Lucy still does not like to have photos taken. This morning, they dined below the bird feed while guests enjoyed their breakfast. Then off to the waterfalls & our pond for a swim and nap.

Ricky & Lucy aren’t talking about their trip, nor why they arrived more than a week late. We’re left guessing. And grateful for their appearance and the wonderful rhythm of life.

Kristie

7th Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

Kristie Rosset — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:20:32 +0000

A sense of humor and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Enjoying sheer silliness. Truly that’s the nature of the people of Hot Springs. The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is testimony to this fun-loving town.

The parade lasts a total of 99 ft–the entire length of Bridge Street. For a High School band, that means only 99 feet of the band can play at one time!

The gold at the end of the rainbow may be found in Hot Springs, Arkansas, along with celebrity Grand Marshal Bo Derek, green fireworks, Irish belly dancers, floats, Irish Order of Elvi (a group of Elvis look-alikes), marchers, Irish Wolfhounds, and the Pub-Crawl.

Previous grand marshals include Mike Rowe (of TV’s Dirtiest Jobs), Mario Lopez, and Norm from “Cheers”. Come enjoy a good laugh, green fireworks, and perhaps a pint of green beer. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!