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August 20, 2026

August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone.  For 37 years, our artists, gallery owners, art lovers, visitors, and supportive businesses have shaped an arts community unlike any other. Through ice storms, incredible

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Vibrant Nightlife in The Spa City 

August 20, 2026

When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood.  Whether you’re looking to unwind with a local pint or dance the night away, get ready to discover a city overflowing with after-dark

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A Rude Awakening 

August 19, 2026

By David Rose It was 1959, God was in his heaven, Ike was in the White House, and I was ensconced in front of the TV set. It was a simpler time. The television before me was black and white, and so was the world outside. Good and evil were clearly defined, and nowhere was the line between the two more evident than in Big Time Wrestling.   My heroes were good guys like

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Sweeney Todd Will Hold Theatre-Goers Spellbound 

August 19, 2026

Sweeney Todd has become a worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical) for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.  An infamous nineteenth-century tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads

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25 Arkansas Artists Awarded $10,000 Fellowships 

August 19, 2026

Congratulations to Hot Springs artist Jeri Hillis.  Twenty-five artists in Central Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta have each been awarded $10,000 practice-based fellowships to support their creative work through the Catalyze™ fellowship, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA).  Catalyze combines unrestricted funding with cohort-based professional development and mentorship, supporting artists at critical moments in their practice.  Through a competitive application process, the award recipients represent artists and cultural workers working in a wide

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The Local Art Entity Returns to Gallery Walk 

August 19, 2026

Stop in at The Club House during Gallery Walk Friday, August 7.  The Local Art Entity is excited to announce its return to Downtown Hot Springs Gallery Walk with Pop-Up Art Markets and Seasonal Art Exhibitions hosted at The Club House Hot Springs, 118 Arbor Street.  Visitors can enjoy a curated market of local makers, artisans, and creatives as well as rotating exhibitions. The monthly events are designed to celebrate Hot Springs’ growing arts community while creating opportunities for

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Magical Open House, Fall Registration & “Dracula” Preview 

August 19, 2026

Free Open House and “Dracula” preview, August 6.  You are cordially invited to a special evening at Techniques, the official school of The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC), on Thursday, August 6, 4 PM – 7 PM for their annual fall registration and open house. The evening features a special preview of “Dracula” (a work-in-progress) and ballet Variations presentation starting at 5 PM.  Step inside the beautiful studio space, meet the professional instructors, and

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Experience REZA at the Malco – One Night Only 

August 16, 2026

Internationally acclaimed illusionist REZA brings his groundbreaking live production to Hot Springs on August 21.  Internationally acclaimed illusionist REZA will bring his explosive live production, REZA | Edge of Illusion, to the Historic Malco Theatre on Friday, August 21, at 7:30 PM.  Presented by Encore Entertainment, the one-night-only engagement will transform the Historic Malco Theatre into a world of mystery, spectacle, and impossible moments designed to entertain audiences of all ages.  Recognized for

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Where the Wind Lives at Garvan Woodland Gardens 

August 16, 2026

Enjoy the breathtaking splendor of Where the Wind Lives at Garvan Gardens.  This summer, art takes flight at Garvan Woodland Gardens with Where the Wind Lives, a breathtaking large-scale installation by internationally acclaimed artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics. Suspended above the Gardens’ natural landscape, this immersive exhibit transforms wind into movement, light, and color—creating a living, ever-changing experience for every guest.  As warm breezes move through the Gardens, the artwork ripples, dances, and shimmers

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Raise the Glass – Bacchus Bash 

August 16, 2026

Scan the QR Code to purchase tickets.  Are you ready for the party of the year? Friends of Hot Springs National Park is hosting the first-ever Raise the Glass Bacchus Bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Vapors Live, 315 Park Avenue, Hot Springs.  “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” Hot Springs style! Enjoy delicious canapés from Secret Handshake, 501 Prime, The Vault, and J&S Hospitality. Dance to the

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Chintzy Chauncey by Sensei Scribbles 

August 16, 2026

By Erin Wood If you think reading about cheese is “gouda,” Chintzy Chauncey: A Cheesy Love Story by Hot Springs author Sensei Scribbles is sure to melt you, whether you are eight, eighteen, or eighty. Combining a rhyming tale, educational information about cheeses from Haloumi to Gruyere, and a sprinkle of philosophy, this 42-page book blends flavors, philosophy, and fun.   Chintzy Chauncey follows a greedy, gruff, and kind of gross man who thinks he has found

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About the Cover . . .  “ARKANSAS DIAMONDS” Photographer – Jeremy Rodgers 

July 8, 2026

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 popularity—and team’s fast-growing fan base—has made the Diamonds team a staple of local summertime tradition.  The Springs Magazine sat down with the

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About the Cover…

August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone.  For 37 years, our artists,

Yoga: Finding Balance Through Dancer Pose  

Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the

Save the Date: Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival   

Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice

Vibrant Nightlife in The Spa City 

When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood.  Whether you’re looking