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Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair Celebrates Its 53rd Anniversary

The Committee. Front left to right – Wanda Felts, Martha Wilson, Chairman Jane Oliver, Treasurer Jo Spoerle, Merylann Black. Back row – Past Chairman & current Publicity Chair Peggy Barnett, Christina Clement, Concession Chair Jerry Oliver, Secretary Joyce Rice, Marcia Albaugh. The Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair is celebrating 53 years October 7-9, at the Garland County Fairgrounds at 4831 Malvern Road. This year’s juried show of handmade crafts has been

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“The Nutcracker Ballet” Auditions

Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) welcomes dancers of all ages and abilities to the annual Nutcracker Auditions Sat., Sept., 17. The Nutcracker is a holiday classic that is perfect for the beginner, yet also a marvelous experience for the well-trained ballet student. The auditions are open to girls and boys ages 5 and up, to all schools, and to dancers from the entire community. Students should arrive 30 minutes before the

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Full Steam Ahead with the Big Steam Music Festival

Plans are moving full steam ahead for The Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival to be held September 23-24. The event will feature a weekend filled with blues and R&B music in Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs. Featured headliners are Anthony Gomes on Friday night and Bernard Allison on Saturday. Other Friday performers include Trey & Jason, Port City Blues Society Players, and Charlotte Taylor & Gypsy

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Only On Sundays: Mahalia Jackson’s Long Journey

By Erin WoodThe Six Bridges Book Festival has recently announced another thrilling author lineup for October 20-30, 2022. This annual festival of the Central Arkansas Library System features dozens of renowned national and international authors for adults and children, as well as interactive sessions, cooking workshops, exhibitions, and other special events. One of the featured authors, Janis F. Kearney, has a long literary history in Arkansas, including being appointed by

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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