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Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co. Announces Auditions for The Nutcracker 

Auditions for “The Nutcracker Ballet” are September 12.  The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co. (HSCDTC) invites local dancers ages 4 and up to audition for its upcoming holiday production of the beloved classic, The Nutcracker. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original 1816 story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” this stunning production offers aspiring performers a unique opportunity to share the stage with guest professional dancers and gain invaluable experience in

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Gallery Walk Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend with a $250 Giveaway 

Gallery Walk returns Friday, September 4, from 5 to 9 PM across downtown Hot Springs’ Central Avenue and Whittington Avenue arts districts. This month, the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is adding a $250 gift card giveaway: shoppers earn one drawing entry for every $50 spent at a participating location, submitted as a receipt to hsaca@hotspringsarts.org. HSACA will announce the winner on its social media channels.  Participating galleries and shops include All Things Arkansas, American Art Gallery,

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Limited $150 Tickets Now Available for The Gala: POP 

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) has opened ticket sales for The Gala: POP, its annual impact fundraiser, set for Saturday, November 7, at The Arlington Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom.  This year’s theme, POP, brings a bold, brilliant, and chic sensibility to a black-tie, fashion-forward evening. Guests can expect interactive installations and captivating experiences that push the boundaries of artistic expression, an elevated showcase of musicians, visual artists, and performers

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Save the Dates: Hot Springs Poetry Festival & Book Fair in November 

Save the Dates: November 1-8, Poetry and Book Fair.  The Hot Springs Poetry Festival (HSPF) will present the inaugural Spa City Book Fair on Sunday, November 8, from 11 AM–5 PM, at The Club House Hot Springs. The book fair will bring poets, publishers, booksellers, presses, and performers together for an afternoon celebrating literary arts.  Following the book fair, HSPF will present Big Gay Poetry, a two-hour celebration of Arkansas-based LGBTQ+

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Save the Date For the 57th Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair 

The Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Committee has organized all the details of the 2025 Fair. Back row (l-r): Marcia Albaugh, Christina Clement, Concession Chairman Jerry Oliver, Barb Bradstreet, Secretary Joyce Rice. Front row (l-r): Advisor Alison Crane, Advertising Chairman Peggy Barnett, Chairman Jane Oliver, Treasurer Jo Spoerle, Merylann Black. Submitted photo.  The Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair is celebrating 57 years October 2, 3, & 4 at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave. Friday and Saturday

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Learn About Spa City’s Notable Birdwatching History 

Jerry Butler will present “Wings Over Hot Springs.”   The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Jerry Butler, who will present “Wings Over Hot Springs,” a program about the Spa City’s long, notable birdwatching history, at noon, Tuesday, September 15, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or can view the program virtually at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary.   Butler will share details about early exploratory visitors to the

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Celebrating the Power of the Card at GC Library 

Buddy the kangaroo has a library card too!  By Annie Gerber September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Garland County Library wants to remind you that your library card is quietly one of the best deals in town.   Here’s how Power of the Card works: Show your library card at approximately 40 participating businesses across Garland County and unlock exclusive discounts and perks. We’re excited to partner again this year with some favorites like Clampit’s

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How to Beat the Heat While Enjoying the County Fair 

Stay cool and enjoy the county fair.  By Alison Crane When I was a child, the fair was a magical place that meant spending hours dreaming while hanging out in the horse barn and exploring the Hall of Industry. Even the name, Hall of Industry, made me feel almost as if I must be stepping onto another continent or going somewhere special. Yes, the fair was truly a magical place, and as a

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Paul Thorn Band & D.K. Harrell Headline “Blues and Bites” Festival 

The Paul Thorn Band – headlining Big Steam & Roots Festival Friday night.  The Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival will return to downtown Hot Springs Friday and Saturday, September 25 – 26, for two days of live music, food, and fun at Hill Wheatley Plaza and the Bridge Street Entertainment District.  Admission is free, and festivalgoers will enjoy an outstanding lineup of national, regional, and Arkansas performers.  The Paul Thorn Band will headline

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AMP’D UP: The Healer Who Had to Learn How to Heal 

Dr. David Hausmann: When control disappeared, healing became an act of trust.  By Rick BontkowskiDr. David Hausmann understood control.  A successful medical professional and finely tuned athlete, David had spent years building a life around discipline. He understood the body. He trained his own relentlessly. Career, health, fitness, purpose – these were things he pursued with intention.  Life was good. And then, almost without warning, control disappeared.  A devastating flesh-eating bacterial infection

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Elevate, A Holistic Healing Event Explores Various Healing Modalities 

The Alliance for New Earth will present the 3rd annual ELEVATE, A Holistic Healing Event, on Sunday, September 20.  Discover the power of transformation through workshops and speakers led by experienced facilitators who will share their wisdom and insights on topics related to spirituality, consciousness, and personal development. The breakout sessions provide a safe and nurturing space for personal growth and self-exploration. Explore various modalities such as yoga, meditation, energy healing, astrology, sound

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421 Beer Garden Upcoming Tapas & Beer Pairing Dinner 

421 Beer Garden presents its first and only beer-pairing tapas dinner of the season, set for September 10 at 7 PM. Food and beer enthusiasts are invited to an exclusive culinary evening designed to elevate the art of pairing.  The upcoming Tapas and Beer Pairing Dinner promises a curated journey of flavor, bringing together small plates and artisanal brews. This special event is crafted to highlight the dynamic interplay between bold culinary

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A Spook-tacular October at the Library! 

Staff member RoMaecia Thomas and daughter Leilani are enjoying Fish-O-Ween at Family Park.  By Annie GerberFish-O-Ween Join us for our annual fall festival and fishing derby, Fish-O-Ween, on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Family Park (215 Family Park Road). All ages are invited to enjoy a

Tinderbox Gallery Launches Room for Strangers  

Tinderbox Gallery will launch Room for Strangers, a new curatorial initiative bringing original contemporary artwork into hospitality spaces, this October at Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court in Hot Springs. The inaugural installation features three paintings by Texas artist George Zupp in Room 11. Rooted in the people, humor, and landscapes of