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National Park College Presents the Seventh Annual Student Art Exhibition 

March 31, 2026

Last year’s student art exhibition was a great success. The 2026 exhibition includes many first-time artists.  By Maribeth Bueche  National Park College will present the Seventh Annual Student Art Exhibition, April 13-17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The Student Art Exhibition showcases students’ work in the college’s Art and Digital Media Arts programs, featuring drawings, paintings, digital art, sculpture, and multimedia projects. For many students, this is their first public show, marking an exciting

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Master Gardeners: Plant Sale and Garden Show at GC Fairgrounds 

March 30, 2026

Master Gardeners’ plant sale features annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, and ornamental plants grown by Master Gardener volunteers.  By Sherry Davis Garden enthusiasts and community members alike are invited to attend the upcoming April 25 Plant Sale and Garden Show, from 9 AM – 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. This event is designed to celebrate gardening, share knowledge, and help residents grow thriving landscapes at home.  Hosted by the local University of Arkansas

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HS Cruisers 30th Annual Classic Car Show Will Pack the Airport 

March 30, 2026

Classic and custom cars, hot rods, and trucks will rule the day at the Cruisers Annual Car Show.  The Hot Springs Cruisers Car Club (HSCCC) loves classic cars. This passion is fueled by a simpler time, where the norm was spending time with the family and taking weekend drives. A desire and yearning for the carefree all-American lifestyle personified by hot rods and a passion for the days when a car

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“From Healing Waters to Mystic Ozark: The Story of the Ozark Bathhouse and the Birth of the Mystic Ozark Museum” 

March 29, 2026

This 1920s postcard shows the brick and stucco Ozark Bathhouse soon after it opened in 1922. It was built in the Spanish Colonial Style for $93,000.   This 1940s photo shows that a 1942 renovation had brought the Ozark Bathhouse’s wings forward in line with the front porch, which was enclosed at the same time. The painted wooden porch enclosure was removed in the late 1900s to return the building to

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Novaculite: What You Didn’t Need to Know 

March 29, 2026

Partially worked novaculite HSNP.  Ellie Schafer at the Lake.  Partially worked novaculite HSNP.  The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Ellie Schafer presenting “Everything You Didn’t Need to Know About Novaculite!” at noon, Tuesday, April 21, at the Garland County Library.  People can attend in person or view the program virtually at Facebook: GarlandCountyLibrary or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary.  Novaculite is an integral part of the physical landscape of the

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March 7, 2026

Our cover features the King and Queen of the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade®.  The 2026 monarchs are King Monte Everhart and Queen JoAnn Mangione, who will greet their subjects as they ride down 98-foot Bridge Street at 6:30 p.m. on March 17.   Everhart, a retired businessman who has long appeared at the event billed as the World’s Tallest Leprechaun, is in his last year

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Experience Hot Springs from The Happy Hollow 

March 7, 2026

Happy Hollow sticker adapted from a vintage 1960s postcard.   Don’t sleep on this cozy hotel in the heart of Hot Springs – sleep at it! As travelers map out their spring and summer destinations, Happy Hollow is ready to receive visitors from near and far.  Locally owned and operated, the Happy Hollow is conveniently located in downtown Hot Springs, within walking distance of the best destinations in town.   Ideally situated

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VOV Unleashes 3 Nights of Underground Music 

March 7, 2026

Cootie Catcher, a Toronto-based band, will be featured at Valley of the Vapors Music Festival. Photo by Colin Medley  Low Key Arts is excited to announce the return of the 22nd Annual Valley of the Vapors (VOV) Independent Music Festival, taking place March 13–15 at Whittington Place (301 Whittington Avenue). A staple of the Arkansas arts scene, VOV showcases emerging talent and experimental sounds for all ages.  Bobby Missile, Low

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Interested in the Arts? Attend the Quarterly Networking Meeting  

March 7, 2026

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) will host its next Quarterly Artist Networking Event on Sunday, March 8, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The host location is Vesta, 765 Quapaw Avenue.  HSACA board member Gianna Wurzl has graciously invited the arts community to experience her newly renovated property during the quarterly event. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.  “Vesta is a home I co-own with ten

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Are You Bored? Try Volunteering! 

March 7, 2026

Meet Clyde Covington. One of Hot Springs’ best volunteers. He’s never bored!  The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance holds an annual spring arts festival, complete with studio tours, concerts, hands-on arts for children, poetry, an artisans’ fair, etc.   They are now planning for the Arts & The Park Festival in April 2026, and are in search of enthusiastic volunteers for events that will include music, dance, studio tours, theater performances,

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Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival Returns April 4 

March 7, 2026

The Arkansas Cherry Blossom festival shares a variety of cultural activities, including workshops, exhibits, authentic cuisine, and games.  The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will be held Saturday, April 4, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Presented by the Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation, the free, family-friendly event is a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture and the 30+ year sister city relationship between Hot Springs and Hanamaki, Japan.  The

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Registration Open for Ultra Trail Series  

March 7, 2026

Registration is now open for the fifth running of the Northwoods Mullet Trail Run and Beaver Bash, scheduled for May 9 on the Northwoods Trail System in Hot Springs. The event features a 25-kilometer and a 10-kilometer trail run, with separate start times for runners with dogs in each division. The Beaver Bash is a post-race celebration featuring live music, great food, and beer.  The Mullet Trail Run and Beaver

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect