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Happy 150th Birthday, Hot Springs!  

July 8, 2026

Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin.  Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society.  “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years to the time when Indigenous people gathered around the thermal springs in The Valley of the Vapors, the town of

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Melissa Carper Will Open Inaugural Birding Festival of the South 

July 8, 2026

Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs.  Carper plays old-school country music that resonates across time and place, with a repertoire that weaves together the threads of

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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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Velvet Attic Boutique Offers a Fresh Perspective on Downtown 

July 8, 2026

Ann Smith & Melodi Cone invite you to climb the steps to their boutique.  Some of the best discoveries in Hot Springs aren’t found on a map – they’re found when you look up. Perched on the second floor of a historic downtown building at 800 Central Avenue, The Velvet Attic Boutique offers visitors a shopping experience that feels a little different from the ordinary.  Located across from Bridge Street, the boutique has become known not

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Spa City Set to Crown 2026 Royals 

July 8, 2026

Save the date for the Hot Springs Pride Pageant – August 1.  By Lana Pierce The Hot Springs Pride Pageant returns to Boogies Bar & Grill August 1.  Enjoy a glamorous, creative evening full of talent as contestants vie for the titles of Mister HS Pride, Miss HS Pride, and MX HS Pride.  This annual pageant showcases our local legends alongside aspiring title-holders as they compete in categories including evening wear, talent competition, and on-stage questions.  

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Spa City Classic: Indoor Pickleball 

July 8, 2026

Get ready to dink, drive, and dominate! The 2026 Spa City Classic Pickleball Tournament is heading to Hot Springs from July 30 – August 2, 2026, at Bank OZK Arena, 134 Convention Blvd.  Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star, this premier event offers thrilling competition, a fantastic atmosphere, and the chance to test your skills against players from across the region. Join the fun in the “Spa City” for an unforgettable weekend

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MASM CEO Diane LaFollette Announces Retirement 

July 8, 2026

Diane LaFollette will retire after 13 years at the helm of Mid-America Science Museum.  Diane LaFollette has announced her retirement as CEO of Mid-America Science Museum after 13 years leading the institution. Her retirement will take effect Oct. 2, and the museum’s board of directors will begin a formal search for her successor.  LaFollette joined Mid-America Science Museum in 2013 and oversaw a period of expansion and growth for the museum, including

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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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Historic Malco Theatre Announces Expansive July Schedule Featuring Nightly Magic and Special Guest Performances 

July 8, 2026

Illusionist Jonathan Erlandson holds audiences spellbound with his magic. July features two exclusive one-night only guest performances. Photography…Daniel Nansel  The Historic Malco Theatre is turning up the heat this summer with an action-packed July. Headlining the month is Arkansas’ Premier Magic & Illusion Show, starring illusionist Jonathan Erlandson.  Pushing the boundaries of reality, this high-voltage spectacle, which includes illusion, sleight of hand, mind-reading, impossible stunts, and guest aerial acrobats, will

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Summer Continues to Thrive at The Garland County Library 

July 8, 2026

Children’s Librarian Katie Allen and friends enjoying summer fun at the Foam Party at the Garland County Library.  By Annie Gerber JULY HIGHLIGHTS  Yoga Club – WED | July 1 | 10 AM – Yoga club kicks off at GCL  Bingo for Books – WED | July 1 | 1 PM  Kids Foam Party – FRI | July 10 | 10 AM  The Oddity Exchange: Adult Show & Tell – SUN | July 12 | 3

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Raise the Glass – Bacchus Bash 

July 8, 2026

Join Friends of Hot Springs National Park in celebration of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and the arts, by raising your glass to help ‘raise the glass’ for the Maurice Bathhouse. Eight Bacchus heads adorn the walls of the historic 3rd-floor Roycroft den under the large stained-glass ceiling.   The Friends will host the first-ever Raise the Glass Bacchus Bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Vapors Live, 315

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Spa City’s Filmmaker Lisa Cole Wins Special Award at Bentonville Film Festival 

July 2, 2026

(l-r) Lisa Cole (Writer, Director, Producer), Harley Grey (star), Emmy Perry (co-star), Barbara Lettieri (Producer). Submitted photo.  Writer-director Lisa Cole announces that Filthy, her short film, has won the Special Jury Award at the 12th Bentonville Film Festival following its world premiere.  The film stars Emmy Award winner Loretta Devine and is Executive Produced by Caren Spruch of Planned Parenthood and Ivana de Maria of Dalia Empower.  Filthy follows 13-year-old Cass as she transforms her

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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