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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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Free Screening on Opening Night of Baseball Weekend 

July 8, 2026

Movie poster for Baseball Weekend opening movie. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The documentary film detailing the story behind the real Bad News Bears of baseball will be screened free for the public on the evening of Friday, August 7, to open the Ninth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend at the Hot Springs Convention Center.  The annual salute to baseball — this year featuring six legends of the game as

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Embrace the Void 

July 8, 2026

By David Malcolm RoseDid you ever catch yourself rubbing that space between your brows or massaging your temples when trying to remember something? You do such things for one simple reason. Thinking is painful.   Thinking makes your head hurt primarily because intense mental effort physically alters your brain’s chemistry. This causes muscles in your head and neck to tense up. The brain itself has no pain receptors, but the nerves,

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Gallery Walk Celebrates Fourth of July Weekend with Art, Community, and a Commemorative Keepsake 

July 8, 2026

Hot Springs has always known how to celebrate. As one of the oldest federally protected places in the country, this city is part of the cultural thread that exemplifies a true American community, with its diversity of people, bountiful talents, and potential.  To celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, the Hot Springs Gallery Walk, hosted by various venues across downtown, has scheduled an assortment of original art, live music, and a

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“Brady Roseberry”  Featured at the Big Steam & Roots Music Festival Photography by Jay Hiatt  FIRST – Check out the Gallery Walk $250 Gift Card Giveaway on Pg. 4!  Hello, Hot Springs! As we lean into the autumn equinox, we’re celebrating with a burst of blues, hometown pride, and one seriously striking cover.  This month features

The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World  

By Jennifer Case  By Erin Wood  The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World is the third book by Conway resident and University of Central Arkansas creative writing professor Jennifer Case, released last month from Trinity University Press.   Combining elements of memoir, collage, interview, research, and cultural reflection, The Carework Project probes what care

Yoga: Benefits of Tree Pose 

Can you find this mural in downtown Hot Springs? Text a selfie in front of it to receive a free drop-in at The Yoga Place for any class in September. 501-651-0545. Photo by Missy Conry.  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens In yoga, balance is about more than simply standing on one

Fall Fashions Include Back-To-School Choices

The transition into autumn signals the busy back-to-school shopping season. As autumn approaches, style is taking a richer turn, and The Velvet Attic Boutique is bringing the season’s changing look to downtown Hot Springs. Their curated autumn lineup mixes seasonal colors, balances rich textures and versatile layers, and features transition-ready