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The Forgotten Ones of Hot Springs’ Park Hill Cemetery 

August 19, 2026

A Look at Arkansas’ First Corporately-Owned Black Cemetery  By Lana Pierce What happens when a cemetery dies?   Cemeteries are dreamed and designed with intent—that those who come after us will someday browse hillsides dotted with markers where loved ones are commemorated in careful epitaphs. We design these cemeteries to outlive us.  Park Hill Cemetery in Hot Springs, its six acres carefully cultivated over 100 years ago, is unrecognizable and unremembered today. But there is

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To Have a Yard or Not to Have a Yard: That is the Question? 

August 19, 2026

Kathy Weaver’s outdoor Zen den. Photos by Bea Cheesman  By Kathy Weaver After moving back to Arkansas as a retiree, I entered a new crossroads where I chose the road less traveled to no longer be a homeowner. There were a lot of pros and cons with this decision. I have always loved working in the yard. From my first childhood zinnia and marigold garden to mowing and raking leaves, how would I

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Expedition Dinosaur Leaves Science Museum August 16 

August 19, 2026

One last chance to visit “Expedition Dinosaur” at MASM.  At Mid-America Science Museum (MASM), 500 Mid America Boulevard, your last chance to excavate, examine, and explore the dinosaur exhibit will be August 16.  Don’t miss the opportunity to step into the prehistoric world of Expedition: Dinosaur, an interactive exhibit presented by Stage 9 Exhibits.   Encounter towering animatronic dinosaurs and discover how scientists uncover Earth’s prehistoric past through hands-on activities. Walk alongside Stegosaurus,

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25 Arkansas Artists Awarded $10,000 Fellowships 

August 19, 2026

Congratulations to Hot Springs artist Jeri Hillis.  Twenty-five artists in Central Arkansas and the Arkansas Delta have each been awarded $10,000 practice-based fellowships to support their creative work through the Catalyze™ fellowship, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA).  Catalyze combines unrestricted funding with cohort-based professional development and mentorship, supporting artists at critical moments in their practice.  Through a competitive application process, the award recipients represent artists and cultural workers working in a wide

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The Local Art Entity Returns to Gallery Walk 

August 19, 2026

Stop in at The Club House during Gallery Walk Friday, August 7.  The Local Art Entity is excited to announce its return to Downtown Hot Springs Gallery Walk with Pop-Up Art Markets and Seasonal Art Exhibitions hosted at The Club House Hot Springs, 118 Arbor Street.  Visitors can enjoy a curated market of local makers, artisans, and creatives as well as rotating exhibitions. The monthly events are designed to celebrate Hot Springs’ growing arts community while creating opportunities for

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WHAT IF? 

August 19, 2026

By Peggy Lindsey We are often caught up dealing with an overfilled to-do list in our daily grind, aren’t we? There is always something to accomplish . . . do the laundry, pay the bills, get to the market, read the book . . . And our minds move non-stop. Yet, murmuring in the background of noise, our hearts ask, “What if?”  “What if” . . . These two words, when brought together, are so powerful. They

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Don’t Let the Summer Heat Steal Your Summer 

August 19, 2026

Your body was designed to adapt. Help it thrive this summer.  By Dr. Kurt Larsen, DC Summer is one of my favorite times of year. It’s a season for family vacations, afternoons on the lake, gardening, backyard barbecues, and enjoying God’s beautiful creation. But every summer, I also see patients whose fun has been interrupted by dehydration, heat exhaustion, muscle cramps, headaches, or fatigue. The good news is that many heat-related illnesses are preventable

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Magical Open House, Fall Registration & “Dracula” Preview 

August 19, 2026

Free Open House and “Dracula” preview, August 6.  You are cordially invited to a special evening at Techniques, the official school of The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC), on Thursday, August 6, 4 PM – 7 PM for their annual fall registration and open house. The evening features a special preview of “Dracula” (a work-in-progress) and ballet Variations presentation starting at 5 PM.  Step inside the beautiful studio space, meet the professional instructors, and

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Remembering a Favorite Blogger and Friend

August 19, 2026

Editor’s Note:  I followed John Swinburn’s daily blog for several years. Though we kept up with each other on Facebook, we never met in person. Still, his posts reliably offered a chuckle, a thoughtful musing, and always a welcome pause in my workday to enjoy his observations.  Several years ago, he let us reprint “Word Prison,” a blog that particularly intrigued me. In celebration of his thoughtful voice, we’re sharing it again with the hope you

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GC Library Has Everything for a Successful Back to Summer 

August 16, 2026

Miss Tiffany reading to friends during this year’s Summer Reading Program. Photo courtesy of MASM.  By Annie Gerber As the school year begins, the Garland County Library is here to help students, parents, and educators start strong. With a free Garland County Library card, patrons gain access to an impressive collection of online learning resources that support education from preschool through adulthood, all at no cost.  Young learners can build early literacy

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Where the Wind Lives at Garvan Woodland Gardens 

August 16, 2026

Enjoy the breathtaking splendor of Where the Wind Lives at Garvan Gardens.  This summer, art takes flight at Garvan Woodland Gardens with Where the Wind Lives, a breathtaking large-scale installation by internationally acclaimed artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics. Suspended above the Gardens’ natural landscape, this immersive exhibit transforms wind into movement, light, and color—creating a living, ever-changing experience for every guest.  As warm breezes move through the Gardens, the artwork ripples, dances, and shimmers

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Raise the Glass – Bacchus Bash 

August 16, 2026

Scan the QR Code to purchase tickets.  Are you ready for the party of the year? Friends of Hot Springs National Park is hosting the first-ever Raise the Glass Bacchus Bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Vapors Live, 315 Park Avenue, Hot Springs.  “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” Hot Springs style! Enjoy delicious canapés from Secret Handshake, 501 Prime, The Vault, and J&S Hospitality. Dance to the

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August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone.  For 37 years, our artists,

Yoga: Finding Balance Through Dancer Pose  

Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the

Save the Date: Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival   

Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice

Vibrant Nightlife in The Spa City 

When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood.  Whether you’re looking