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Celebrating the Power of the Card at GC Library 

September 2, 2026

Buddy the kangaroo has a library card too!  By Annie Gerber September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Garland County Library wants to remind you that your library card is quietly one of the best deals in town.   Here’s how Power of the Card works: Show your library card at approximately 40 participating businesses across Garland County and unlock exclusive discounts and perks. We’re excited to partner again this year with some favorites like Clampit’s

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How to Beat the Heat While Enjoying the County Fair 

September 2, 2026

Stay cool and enjoy the county fair.  By Alison Crane When I was a child, the fair was a magical place that meant spending hours dreaming while hanging out in the horse barn and exploring the Hall of Industry. Even the name, Hall of Industry, made me feel almost as if I must be stepping onto another continent or going somewhere special. Yes, the fair was truly a magical place, and as a

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Paul Thorn Band & D.K. Harrell Headline “Blues and Bites” Festival 

September 2, 2026

The Paul Thorn Band – headlining Big Steam & Roots Festival Friday night.  The Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival will return to downtown Hot Springs Friday and Saturday, September 25 – 26, for two days of live music, food, and fun at Hill Wheatley Plaza and the Bridge Street Entertainment District.  Admission is free, and festivalgoers will enjoy an outstanding lineup of national, regional, and Arkansas performers.  The Paul Thorn Band will headline

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421 Beer Garden Upcoming Tapas & Beer Pairing Dinner 

September 2, 2026

421 Beer Garden presents its first and only beer-pairing tapas dinner of the season, set for September 10 at 7 PM. Food and beer enthusiasts are invited to an exclusive culinary evening designed to elevate the art of pairing.  The upcoming Tapas and Beer Pairing Dinner promises a curated journey of flavor, bringing together small plates and artisanal brews. This special event is crafted to highlight the dynamic interplay between bold culinary

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August 20, 2026

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, gallery owners, art lovers, visitors, and supportive businesses have shaped an arts community unlike any other. Through ice storms, incredible

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Vibrant Nightlife in The Spa City 

August 20, 2026

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 to unwind with a local pint or dance the night away, get ready to discover a city overflowing with after-dark

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Celebrate Hot Springs’ 150th Birthday at Gala Event Set for August 11 

August 20, 2026

Hot Springs declared a City – August 11, 1876.  Garland County students aged 18 and younger are being invited to help celebrate Hot Springs’ 150th birthday by entering an essay contest on their thoughts about the city’s future.  The author of the winning essay will receive a $150 cash prize courtesy of the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance and will be invited to read their winning entry at the Hot Springs 150th Birthday

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Bonuses for Bird Festival Passes Purchased by August 8 

August 19, 2026

Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby of Extremely Accurate Bird Songs; Derek and Ryan Sallmann of Badgerland Birding. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  Two world-touring musicians, Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby, who have vowed to write a song about every living species of bird, and two brothers, Derek and Ryan Sallmann, dedicated to making birding accessible to every level of experience, have been added to the growing lineup of experts and entertainers who

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Exciting 9th Annual Baseball Weekend Planned 

August 19, 2026

Baseball Weekend events are free and open to the public.  Six baseball legends, including three Hall of Famers, will be in town August 7 – 8 as the Ninth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend celebrates the Spa City’s history as The Birthplace of Major League Baseball Spring Training.  “We’re bringing in some favorite guests from previous Baseball Weekends and a couple of Hall of Famers who’ll be making their first visit,”

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Sweeney Todd Will Hold Theatre-Goers Spellbound 

August 19, 2026

Sweeney Todd has become a worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical) for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world.  An infamous nineteenth-century tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads

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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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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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“One in a Million”   Directed by Itab Azzam & Jack MacInnes Featured in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Wednesday | October 14 | 4:30 PM Arlington Hotel Cinema 1  October is here at last, bringing festivals, fall fun, and, hopefully, some cooler days. One of the season’s biggest highlights is the 35th

OCTOBER 2026: A Month of Deep Review & Transformation 

Greetings, Fellow Travelers,   October 2027 carries a powerful Libra-to-Scorpio progression, shifting the collective focus from relationships, balance, and cooperation toward deeper truth, intimacy, transformation, and emotional honesty. Mercury turns retrograde October 7 in Scorpio, encouraging reflection around communication, trust, shared resources, and unresolved emotional matters. Venus enters Scorpio October 8,

A Spook-tacular October at the Library! 

Staff member RoMaecia Thomas and daughter Leilani are enjoying Fish-O-Ween at Family Park.  By Annie GerberFish-O-Ween Join us for our annual fall festival and fishing derby, Fish-O-Ween, on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Family Park (215 Family Park Road). All ages are invited to enjoy a

Tinderbox Gallery Launches Room for Strangers  

Tinderbox Gallery will launch Room for Strangers, a new curatorial initiative bringing original contemporary artwork into hospitality spaces, this October at Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court in Hot Springs. The inaugural installation features three paintings by Texas artist George Zupp in Room 11. Rooted in the people, humor, and landscapes of