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“Mystical Mayhem”   Photo of Emilie Boyett by Photographer Pam Clark Courtesy of Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, taken at Arts & The Park 2025  A huge thankyou to Pam Clark for spotting and capturing that fantastic photo of Emilie Boyett in full Mystical Mayhem glory.  It’s vibrant, imaginative, and perfectly reflects the spirit of Arts & The Park and its celebration of creativity. Emilie looks like she’s having the time of her life, spreading joy

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Coming Soon! Peter Pan Performance by Children’s Dance Theatre Company 

Last year’s cast of Peter Pan ballet brought a bit of Neverland magic to the stage.  Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company invites you to take flight to exotic lands with a full-length ballet production of Peter Pan. Based on J.M. Barrie’s famous tale of the boy who wouldn’t grow up, this brilliant story takes audiences on a high-flying adventure to Neverland.  There, Peter Pan, Wendy, John, and Michael encounter pirates, the Lost Boys, Captain

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Cherry Blossom Festival Packed with Family Fun and Japanese Culture 

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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Pocket Theatre’s Godspell Encourages Community  

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 

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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Find Your Joy at the Library during National Library Week 

Bea with her very own Garland County Library Card.  By Annie Gerber What brings you joy? Whether it is cozying up with a new story, learning new skills, gathering with the community, or something else, you can find your joy at the Garland County Library.   National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. First celebrated

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Ghost in the Machine 

By David Malcolm Rose |The information I get from most of my body parts is reliable. If my feet tell me they’re cold, they are. When my nose tells me the carton of milk that has been sitting in the back of the refrigerator since before Christmas has turned, there is no need to ask my tongue for a second opinion. If my hand tells me the dish in the microwave is hot, you

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

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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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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VOV Unleashes 3 Nights of Underground Music 

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  

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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Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival Returns April 4 

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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“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