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A Night to Shine: The Masquerade Ball That Gives Back 

Unlimited Resources invites you to an enchanting evening for a great cause at its Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 25, from 6 PM to 10 PM at 200 Whittington in Hot Springs.   This magical evening will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremony, Sonta Jean from 102.1 KOKY Radio, and will feature live music by the G-Music Band, both from Little Rock. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night of masks, music,

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Murder at Midnight: The FBI’s battle with violence and drugs in a small Southern town  

By Erin WoodTrue crime readers and those who recall the 2016 murder of Susan Cooper in Malvern have a new perspective on the case from central Arkansas author Jerry Spurger, the FBI agent who worked the case from start to finish.   Murder at Midnight: The FBI’s battle with violence and drugs in a small Southern town (independently published by Spurgers) was released this summer, with a launch event in Conway

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Learn the Art of Costume Design at Children’s Theatre Workshop 

Learn to design costumes like this one, created for the “Nutcracker Ballet.”  Students with an interest in costume design and construction will have the rare opportunity to participate in the costume design and construction workshop held at Emergent Arts for this year’s Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theater Co. presentation of the classical ballet, “The Nutcracker.”  The workshop will focus on the design and construction of period costumes and the tailoring

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Resisting the Winds of Change   

By Peggy LindseyThe winds of change are blowing, affecting everyone now. Yet, we somehow feel the need to run the other way. Can the storm be outrun? No, but many oppose it!  Why do we resist change? Most humans have a fear of the unknown. Uncertainty is uncomfortable, so we relish what is safe and predictable. Change, when imposed upon us, can sometimes mean we’ve lost control over our lives,

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Barham Leads the Lineup at Mid-South Music Festival 

Graham Barham Tops MSMF Lineup with 132M+ Career Streams  Southwest Arkansas’s largest music festival returns this fall with its biggest headliner yet: Graham Barham.   Barham storms the stage on October 18th as day two’s headliner at the newly rebranded Mid-South Music Festival (MSMF) in Arkadelphia—formerly the Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts.   “We may be in our first year as Mid-South, but 2025 marks the 5th anniversary of this incredible festival,”

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So! You Thought You Knew Hot Springs 

Local historian, Ken Goodman, to speak at Woodlands.  On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Ouachita Speaker Series, in Hot Springs Village, will host Hot Springs resident, Ken Goodman, who will share fun facts about Historic Hot Springs, including the legendary waters, bathhouses, and little-known, yet intriguing, information about the Spa City.  Goodman was the owner of Vienna Theater in Hot Springs from 2010 to 2013, and is a 15-year entertainer.

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Fly Catching, Vinegar vs. Sugar 

By David Malcolm Rose As I sit here trying to write my monthly column, I’m being distracted by a fly buzzing around my monitor. Under normal circumstances, I’d put off writing for a few days or weeks and wait to see if this fly doesn’t die of natural causes. But I can’t do that. I’m on deadline and have no idea what the average life expectancy of a house fly, Musca

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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