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Apparently, You Can’t Take it with You 

February 9, 2026

You Can’t Take it with You, the classic comedy written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, and directed by Claudia Beach, opens February 6 at the Pocket Community Theatre.  This classic play centers on the romantic relationship between Alice Sycamore and Tony Kirby. Their impending marriage is threatened when Tony brings his wealthy, snobbish parents to meet Alice’s eccentric, free-spirited family—the Sycamores—on the wrong night, leading to a humorous

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Mardi Gras in the Spa: New Orleans–Style Celebration Takes Over Bridge Street 

February 9, 2026

Hot Springs will celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 15, when Mardi Gras in the Spa takes over the Bridge Street Entertainment District from noon until 6:00 p.m. The inaugural event promises a full afternoon of music, costumes, family activities, food, and community celebration — rain or shine.  Designed as a family-friendly festival with something for all ages, Mardi Gras in the Spa will feature food trucks,

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Fly to Neverland! Open Auditions for Peter Pan Ballet 

February 9, 2026

Dancers aged 5 and up are invited to audition for a role in “Peter Pan.”  Get ready to soar! The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) is thrilled to announce open auditions for its upcoming production of the beloved storybook ballet, Peter Pan. Auditions will be held Saturday, February 7, offering local dancers the magical opportunity to bring this timeless classic to life.  Under the visionary artistic direction of

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Save the Date for the 23rd World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® 

February 9, 2026

Expect a rockin’ and zany time with Mangione (l) and Everhart (r) as royalty at the St. Pat’s Parade.   The World’s Tallest Leprechaun and the editor-publisher of the city’s monthly tourism publication will reign on March 17 as the King and Queen of the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs.  Retired businessman Monte Everhart and JoAnn Mangione, who edits and publishes The

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Artists’ Commitment to Artists’ Workshop Gallery 

February 9, 2026

Artists’ Workshop Gallery has been home to Sheliah Halderman for 30 years and Jean Pennucci for 28 – true pillars of our arts community.   There is something to be said for the value of commitment. The Artists’ Workshop Gallery (AWG) is fortunate to have several examples of what it means to “stick with it.” Among its 36 members, 11 have been with the gallery for over a decade. Two of

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Folding Paper, Shaping Words: Origami and Haiku at the AR Cherry Blossom Festival 

February 9, 2026

Origami? Absolutely! Enter your Origami in the Cherry Blossom Festival Competition.  The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival continues to celebrate Japanese culture through hands-on creativity, pairing a festival favorite—the Annual Haiku Competition—with an exciting new addition: the Origami Competition.  New this year, the Origami Competition is sponsored by Aitoh Specialty Paper. Open to Arkansas residents of all ages, the competition invites artists to explore the art of paper folding through original

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Art Moves 2026 Call for Artists 

February 1, 2026

Art Moves: We the Arts, the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail art exhibit, is accepting entries from artists through January 25.  The City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA), is calling for artists to submit to the upcoming 2026 installation of Art Moves, titled “We the Arts.” The exhibition adorning the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail between Hollywood Ave and

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Register Now for the Fifth Ever Zero-K Race 

January 1, 2026

Participants start the race in a previous Zero-K in Hot Springs. — Photo courtesy Visit Hot Springs.  If your idea of training involves a cane-backed rocking chair on the front porch, the Fifth Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K “race” is your cup of tea.  You can sign up now for the March 17 mayhem. This year, the race has been moved to the same day as the First

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Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival Returns 

January 1, 2026

Performers from Dallas Kiyari Diako, a taiko group from Dallas, will be returning to the Cherry Blossom Festival in April.   The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will return to Hot Springs on Saturday, April 4, 2026, and will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center, bringing a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture, arts, and international friendship to the heart of the city.  Inspired by the long-standing sister city relationship between

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Low Key’s POV Film Fest Promises Diverse Array of Films 

January 1, 2026

Start your year with POV Fest, celebrating its 19th year.  The 2026 Persistence of Vision Film Festival (POV Fest) will take place January 9-11, 2026, at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa.  Celebrating its 19th year, POV Fest has evolved from a single screening of Arkansas-made short films into a three-day cinematic celebration featuring an impressive array of short films from the region, alongside award-winning and noteworthy films from

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Lagniappe Unveils “Wearable Art” at Oopera Exclusive Trunk Show 

January 1, 2026

Sip & Shop: Exclusive “Wearable Art” by Oopera.  Prepare to see rain in a whole new light. Oopera, the leader in fine-art inspired outerwear, is proud to announce an exclusive first-look Trunk Show featuring the entirety of their highly anticipated Spring Collection.This isn’t just a fashion show; it’s a Sip & Shop celebration of “wearable art.” Guests are invited to be the very first to experience the full range of

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Mardi Gras in the Spa Brings a New Community Celebration to Town 

January 1, 2026

Expect live music, costume contests, activities, food trucks, and loads of fun at Mardi Gras in the Spa.  A brand-new community celebration is coming to Hot Springs with the launch of Mardi Gras in the Spa, an all-ages festival designed to bring locals and visitors together for a day of music, costumes, food, and fun — all while supporting a meaningful local cause.  Scheduled to take place Sunday, February 15,

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