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VOV Unleashes 3 Nights of Underground Music 

Cootie Catcher, a Toronto-based band, will be featured at Valley of the Vapors Music Festival. Photo by Colin Medley  Low Key Arts is excited to announce the return of the 22nd Annual Valley of the Vapors (VOV) Independent Music Festival, taking place March 13–15 at Whittington Place (301 Whittington Avenue). A staple of the Arkansas arts scene, VOV showcases emerging talent and experimental sounds for all ages.  Bobby Missile, Low

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OSEES Live in the Ozarks 

October skies are the perfect setting for this energetic concert in the park.  Low Key Arts is proud to present the one and only OSEES live in Hot Springs on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Glades Park. Support will be provided by DMBQ, all the way from Tokyo, Japan.   OSEES, an American rock band, is based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band

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Tickets on Sale NOW for OSEES at Cedar Glades Park 

Low Key Arts is proud to present the one and only OSEES live in Hot Springs on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Glades Park. Support will be provided by DMBQ, all the way from Tokyo, Japan.   OSEES is an American rock band based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band has evolved through numerous line-up and name changes since its founding, with Dwyer

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Learn Cinematography and Screenwriting at Low Key Arts 

Interested in learning the art of cinematography and screenwriting? Sign up now for Low Key Arts’ Spring classes.   This March, Low Key Arts’ (LKA) Inception to Projection Filmmaking Program will offer a specialized, immersive 3-week Cinematography course designed for all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned filmmakers.  Taking place at Low Key Arts’ Digital Arts studio in downtown Hot Springs, this hands-on session will provide participants with the essential skills

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Perception of Vision Film Festival January 3-5 

 Photo of John Sullivan by Aaron Brewer  Low Key Arts is pleased to present the first-ever Persistence of Vision Film Festival (POV Fest), formerly known as Arkansas Shorts, taking place January 3-5, 2025, at the historic Malco Theatre in downtown Hot Springs. POV Fest marks a significant evolution in the festival’s programming, celebrating 18 years of cinematic storytelling and community connection.  What started as a single screening dedicated to showcasing

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Cedar Glades Park to Host Atlas Obscura’s Ecliptic Festival  

On stage at the Ecliptic Festival, will be former Mythbusters Host, Adam Savage.  Atlas Obscura, the media and entertainment company dedicated to inspiring wonder and curiosity about the world, is partnering with Hot Springs’ own Low Key Arts to present Atlas Obscura Ecliptic Festival at the 20th annual Valley of the Vapors, which will run from April 5 to April 8.   Ecliptic Festival’s eclectic lineup includes Fred Armisen (of TV’s

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Atlas Obscura and Low Key Arts Partner to Present the Ecliptic Festival 

New York’s Atlas Obscura, the media and entertainment company dedicated to inspiring wonder and curiosity about the world, is partnering with Hot Springs’ own Low Key Arts to present the Ecliptic Festival – 4 Days of Music, Science, Art, and Wonder – at the 20th annual Valley of the Vapors, which will run from April 5 to April 8, at Cedar Glades Park.  Featured musical performers include Blonde Redhead, Angel

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Arkansas Shorts to Host Exceptional Lineup of Films

Low Key Arts is pleased to invite you to the 17th annual Arkansas Shorts: A Weekend of Short Films, taking place Friday-Sunday January 5-7, 2024 at the Malco Theatre, 817 Central Avenue, in Hot Springs.  The festival will showcase a thoughtfully curated lineup of short films from Arkansas and beyond as well as workshops and after-parties throughout the weekend. With a record-breaking total of 85 films in the lineup, there

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Arkansas Shorts 17th Season Screens at Malco Theatre

Films, filmmakers, workshops, and after-parties are all part of the excitement of Arkansas Shorts. Low Key Arts is pleased to announce the 17th annual Arkansas Shorts: A Weekend of Short Films, taking place Friday-Sunday January 5-7, 2024 at the Malco Theatre in Hot Springs. Now expanded to 3 days, the festival features short films from around the U.S. and beyond as well as panels with filmmakers, workshops, and after-parties. Rumor has

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Join The Punk Rock Bedroom Party During Gallery Walk

The Punk Rock Bedroom Party is free, all ages are welcome. Low Key Arts is pleased to announce a free event, The Punk Rock Bedroom Party, to be held at the Pocket Theatre in conjunction with Gallery Walk on Friday, July 7. Doors will open at 6:00 P.M. Included is an exhibit of punk rock-related art, as well as live music.  Artist/musician Robert “Bob Rob” Medina hails from San Diego

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect