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Cherry Blossom Festival Packed with Family Fun and Japanese Culture 

April 3, 2026

See the dramatic Soul of the Samurai sword performance led by Yoshi Amao.  The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival will return to the Hot Springs Convention Center on Saturday, April 4, offering a full day of free, family-friendly activities, cultural performances, traditional displays, and interactive experiences celebrating Japanese culture.  Hosted by the Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation, the festival celebrates the 30-plus-year sister city relationship between Hot Springs and Hanamaki,

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Tune In to Static  

April 3, 2026

By Lana Pierce On Ouachita Avenue, a new business broadcasts its opening, creating a hum of excitement among locals and drawing visitors in with a unique perspective that feels long overdue. Introducing Static, a raw, vibrant mix of underground art, community engagement, and rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Static isn’t just a shop, it’s a frequency. It’s the kind of place you wander into and lose track of time, where every piece has a past, and every corner

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Pocket Theatre’s Godspell Encourages Community  

April 3, 2026

Individual tickets for Pocket Theatre’s “Godspell” and season passes are on sale now.  We all wonder at some point where we belong, who “our” people are. The next main stage show at the Pocket Community Theatre (PCT), Godspell, invites audiences to explore community through the experiences of ordinary people called to a higher purpose. Godspell, conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, is the hit 1971 musical

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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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About the Cover

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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Happy 150th Birthday, Hot Springs!  

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

Melissa Carper Will Open Inaugural Birding Festival of the South 

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