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American Art Celebrates 31 Years with a Free Drawing 

September 28, 2025

“Wisteria Vine and Butterflies” will debut at Gallery Walk  In appreciation of thirty-one years of patronage of American Art Gallery LLC, the gallery is pleased to announce that Carole Beam, one of their featured artists, has donated her miniature 3 ½” x 2” rose painting with an easel to be given away in a free drawing at Gallery Walk, Friday, October 3.  Carole’s award-winning art has featured flowers from her

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The Music Box Lounge Brings Big Vibes to Uptown 

September 28, 2025

A sneak peek at Uptown’s new performance venue.  Hot Springs has a new heartbeat on Park Avenue with the opening of The Music Box Lounge, a performance venue dedicated to music, laughter, and community. The venture is the vision of three owners—Steve Mitchell, Dan Breshears, and Levi Wilson—who share a passion for adding to the cultural vibrancy of Uptown Hot Springs.  The Music Box Lounge offers a wide variety of

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About the Cover . . . 

September 8, 2025

“Vasti Jackson”  Photo Courtesy of Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival  Our September cover features none other than Mississippi blues legend Vasti Jackson—a soulful nod to Beats & Beans: The Ultimate Blues & Bites Festival, rolling into Hot Springs this month. (Catch the full scoop on pg. 3.)  Big thanks to Joe Powell at Big Steam for tracking down the photo and to Joe Dempsey, whose resolution wizardry brought

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Spa-Con’s Cosplay Reputation Brings World-Class Experts to HS 

September 8, 2025

Spa-Con’s burgeoning reputation as a venue for world-class cosplay celebrities has attracted two globally acclaimed cosplay experts to the Hot Springs comics and pop culture convention September 19 – 21.  “Evil Ted and Avera Cosplay will join Cowbutt Crunchies and Extreme Costumes as cosplay guests at Spa-Con 2025,” Visit Hot Springs Special Events Manager Alexis Hampo said.  “Cosplay has become such a big part of Spa-Con, and makers like Evil

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It’s Pumpkins All the Way Down 

September 8, 2025

By David Malcolm RoseDo you remember that house your parents told you not to trick-or-treat at? Well, in my neighborhood, that’s my house.  I’ve been here quite some time now and, although they put up some resistance at first, my neighbors are now nicely broken in. They no longer give me side-eyes when I leave my garbage can out by the curb for days after the garbage truck’s arrival becomes

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Pocket Theatre Stage is Set for The Haunting of Hill House 

September 8, 2025

Hill House cast members Jennifer Horner, Amy Hronek, and Junius Stone prepare set flats.  “I leave before dark comes,” Mrs. Dudley reminds Hill House guest Eleanor Vance when she arrives. Based on the 1959 Gothic horror novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House explores the depths of the human condition and how the power of suggestion can make one susceptible to irrational fear and paranoia.  Dr. Montague’s paranormal

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Poetry Festival Accepting Submissions 

September 8, 2025

Poetry Fest submission window is open until Oct. 1.  By Lana Pierce The Hot Springs Poetry Fest is currently accepting submissions for its 2025 Festival Zine. Set to honor the Spa City’s legendary literary legacy, the events include spoken word slams, a launch party, a poetry crawl and scavenger hunt, and open mic nights.  Poets and artists are encouraged to contribute original works reflecting the diversity of Arkansas’s literary community. The

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Such a Drag! Learn “Stage Face” Skills from an Expert 

September 8, 2025

By Lana PierceEver wonder what it takes to put on that “stage face”? Have no clue how to begin? Emergent Arts hosts “Express Yourself! Drag Class” this fall, led by seasoned performer Jaxson James. This inclusive program offers expert guidance in makeup, styling, stage presence, and workshops on character development, costuming, and technique. Come learn and express yourself in this close-knit, supportive environment.  Classes will be held at Emergent Arts,

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Graham Barham Headlining the 2025 Mid-South Music Festival 

September 8, 2025

MSMF headliner, Graham Barham, has over 132 million 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

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Tickets on Sale NOW for OSEES at Cedar Glades Park 

September 8, 2025

Low Key Arts is proud to present the one and only OSEES live in Hot Springs on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Glades Park. Support will be provided by DMBQ, all the way from Tokyo, Japan.   OSEES is an American rock band based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band has evolved through numerous line-up and name changes since its founding, with Dwyer

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Volunteers Needed For the 34th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 

September 6, 2025

The 34th Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), October 10 -18, is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival. A variety of roles are available, including: theater attendants, airport transportation drivers, selling concessions and merchandise, VIP Lounge attendants, box office sales, and more. The volunteers are generally on 4-hour shifts.   According to HSDFF Executive Director Ken Jacobson, “Our volunteers are the heart and soul of HSDFF. Not only could we

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Step Into the Spotlight at The Gala: Art Nouveau 

September 6, 2025

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) transforms the historic Arlington Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom into a dazzling world of art, fashion, and performance for the second annual Gala: Art Nouveau.  This black-tie celebration blends the romance of Art Nouveau with modern creativity, featuring immersive installations, live performances, hands-on exhibits, and a red carpet welcome fit for Hollywood. Guests will also enjoy a curated silent auction showcasing

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