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PRIDE Hot Springs Includes a Walk and Festival 

May 31, 2026

PRIDE Hot Springs includes a walk down Central Avenue and a festival to follow.  Emergent Arts is proud to present the 8th annual PRIDE Hot Springs Walk and the second annual PRIDE Hot Springs Festival!  Festivities will take place in downtown Hot Springs on June 27, starting on Exchange Street at 3:30 p.m. with the walk beginning promptly at 4:00. The parade will move down Central Avenue, turning onto Prospect Avenue, and

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Savvy Shopping at the Grocery Store 

May 31, 2026

Planning meals before you head to the store allows time to consider your family’s schedule for the week and what they need nutritionally to keep going and growing.   By Alison Crane Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Being a savvy shopper can protect your pocketbook and your health.  First, keep in mind that supermarkets are literally marketing machines. Years of research have resulted in a layout designed to keep you spending

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Arkansas Books: Summer Reading Program 

May 31, 2026

By Erin Wood If you have a kiddo, you won’t want to miss sign-ups for summer reading at the Garland County Library, June 10 – July 31!   The Summer Reading program is open to children ages 1-18. There is no deadline to sign up, but it’s best to sign up before June 10 so you don’t miss out on logging your reading hours to win amazing prizes. Participants can visit the

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AMP’D UP: Finding Solid Footing After Everything Fell Apart 

May 31, 2026

Katy Grainger’s journey through sepsis, limb loss, survival, and rebuilding a life with purpose.  By Rick Bontkowski Katy Grainger remembers waking up alone on the floor of her Hawaii home unable to understand why her body was shutting down. The room was dark. Her body ached. She struggled to piece together where she was and how she got there. Just hours earlier, she believed she was dealing with a small infection

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About the Cover… Dryden Pottery Joins the “Millionaires Club”: Celebrating 80 Years and a Four-Generation Legacy 

May 7, 2026

Mayan Dryden and Zack Dryden. Potters cross their arms because idle hands make… more pottery. And they’re already out of shelf space.  Mayan, Jennifer, & Zack.  The guy behind the scenes. Photographer…Jeremy Rodgers  Dryden Pottery, a cornerstone of American ceramic arts and a local “hidden gem,” is proud to announce its 80th anniversary this April 2026.  Nestled in the quiet community of Whittington Valley—just off the beaten path from the bustling Bathhouse Row—Dryden Pottery has reached an

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Bridge Street Concerts Will Be Back 

May 7, 2026

Hot times in the downtown this June when Hot Springs’ tremendously popular series of free public Bridge Street LIVE concerts returns for the sixth year.  The concerts, which are held each Thursday evening in June in the Bridge Street Entertainment District — scene of the city’s globally famous World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade — will get the crowds dancin’ with bands that range from a hot funk group to a

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Spa-Con Returns to Hot Springs This May!  

May 7, 2026

VXV Events is proud to announce the start of a new era for Spa-Con. This year’s event will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, at the Hot Springs Convention Center for a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, and fun.   Spa-Con is thrilled to bring a fantastic lineup of celebrities, creators, and cosplay guests, including:   In-show events include Q&As with celebrities, panels presented by professional cosplayers

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MAY 2026 

May 7, 2026

Embrace Change  By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers,   May 2026 is a pivotal bridge between grounded Taurus energy and fast-moving Gemini activation. The Taurus New Moon (May 16–17) sets a powerful tone for planting seeds around stability, finances, and long-term values. At the same time, Mars conjunct Chiron ignites deep healing around identity and courage, followed by a shift into steady, intentional action as Mars enters Taurus.  Mid-month brings a surge

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Pocket Theatre Welcomes Patrons and Volunteers Alike 

May 7, 2026

Cast of Ripcord:  Back row:  Andre Mouton, Bai Mros, Bekah Wilson, Carl Rayburn.  Front row:  Steve Mitchell (Assistant Director), Grace Clowers, Laurel Tiffin, Michelle Crandell, Doug Morris, Sean Blakley.   If you want to participate in an exceptional theatre experience, Pocket Community Theatre is the place to go. Located at 170 Ravine Street in Hot Springs, this little gem of a playhouse welcomes both new and returning patrons to live performances of popular musicals, comedies,

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Master Gardeners: Cool Customers for Hot Gardens 

May 7, 2026

These colorful bloomers can take the Arkansas scorching heat: Angelonia, Zinnia, and Mexican sunflower.  By Sharon Seals  Arkansas in mid-summer is criminally hot. But there are a lot of plants that can take the heat and still look all pretty and innocent. When the state starts to swelter, turn to these habitual bloomers to take the scorch in stride!  Multi-colored Angelonia is great for spiking interest in the garden. Deer and rabbit resistant, these get

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New Chapter for The Yoga Place 

May 7, 2026

Can you tell where Missy and Melissa are in this picture? Snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545.First person to do so will receive a free class!  By Melissa Stevens & Missy Conry, As The Yoga Place steps into its next chapter, we reflect with deep gratitude on the foundation that has been built for us. Our space has never been just about location; it’s been about connection, belonging, and

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Celebrate Summer at Flavor of the Park 

May 7, 2026

Enjoy delicious samples from a variety of restaurants, caterers, and drink vendors on May 14.  The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce one of the community’s favorite events: Flavor of the Park will be Thursday, May 14, this year, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Exchange Street Parking Plaza. This annual celebration marks the unofficial start of summer with great food, lively music, and

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Yoga: Benefits of Mermaid Pose 

Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create

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 

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