Our cover features the King and Queen of the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade®. The 2026 monarchs are King Monte Everhart and Queen JoAnn Mangione, who will greet their subjects as they ride down 98-foot Bridge Street at 6:30 p.m. on March 17. Everhart, a retired businessman who has long appeared at the event billed as the World’s Tallest Leprechaun, is in his last year
Happy Hollow sticker adapted from a vintage 1960s postcard. Don’t sleep on this cozy hotel in the heart of Hot Springs – sleep at it! As travelers map out their spring and summer destinations, Happy Hollow is ready to receive visitors from near and far. Locally owned and operated, the Happy Hollow is conveniently located in downtown Hot Springs, within walking distance of the best destinations in town. Ideally situated
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
By Peggy Lindsey There comes a time in your life, usually when you are older, when you stop trying to find your place out there in the world. Many of us have been lifelong people pleasers. We have hidden behind masks, modified our behavior, and even side-stepped our own path for the approval of others. It felt like a performance because that’s what it was. We wanted to fit in .
Daylight Savings Time: a shift in time, a big shift in routine. By Dr. Annie Xu On March 8, 2026, Americans will once again “spring forward” as Daylight Saving Time begins, moving clocks ahead one hour from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Unfortunately, this annual shift brings more than just a lost hour of sleep. For many, it also marks a measurable rise in serious health events. In the medical community,
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) will host its next Quarterly Artist Networking Event on Sunday, March 8, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The host location is Vesta, 765 Quapaw Avenue. HSACA board member Gianna Wurzl has graciously invited the arts community to experience her newly renovated property during the quarterly event. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. “Vesta is a home I co-own with ten
By Alison Crane Energy drinks were first introduced to the United States in 1997. Today, there are over five hundred energy drinks on the market worldwide. The global energy drinks market value in 2024 was estimated at $79.39 billion and is projected to reach over $125 billion by 2030. Energy drinks are beverages that characteristically contain substantial amounts of caffeine, added sugars, and legal stimulants, plus a variety of herbs, vitamins,
Meet Clyde Covington. One of Hot Springs’ best volunteers. He’s never bored! The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance holds an annual spring arts festival, complete with studio tours, concerts, hands-on arts for children, poetry, an artisans’ fair, etc. They are now planning for the Arts & The Park Festival in April 2026, and are in search of enthusiastic volunteers for events that will include music, dance, studio tours, theater performances,
Michelle Crandell explores Tarot in 2026. Aces – your life experiences have brought you to this moment. —photo by Steve Bonner. By Michelle CrandellEvaluate and grow from your 2026 completions because The Wheel of Fortune turns. Ten becomes one, symbolizing the ability to use awarenesses, learnings, positive emotions, and energy in new directions. Fresh starts are possible. The ACES: SWORDS: Your beliefs and attitudes are simply conclusions you have drawn
The Arkansas Cherry Blossom festival shares a variety of cultural activities, including workshops, exhibits, authentic cuisine, and games. The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will be held Saturday, April 4, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Presented by the Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation, the free, family-friendly event is a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture and the 30+ year sister city relationship between Hot Springs and Hanamaki, Japan. The
Corey Alderdice to be honored at the Governor’s Arts Award luncheon in Little Rock on March 13. The Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, will honor the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards recipients during a luncheon ceremony on Friday, March 13, at the Robinson Center, 426 W. Markham St., Little Rock. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., and the ceremony will take place
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Revolved Downward Dog, backed by this colorful mural created by Paint Shaman, Bethannie Newsom Steelman. —photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves One of the fun things about yoga is that so many of the poses have variations and modifications that can make the posture more challenging or more accessible, or sometimes just more enjoyable. Downward Dog is a very recognizable pose with several benefits, and
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Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s
Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create
Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin. Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society. “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years
Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot
