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Preserving Hot Springs’ Swinging History 

June 3, 2026

Wallace Stone was named the Historic Preservation Champion by the Hot Springs Metro Partnership.   What makes a man buy an abandoned piece of property, close to the railroad tracks – a property that once housed an auto repair joint and machine welding shop, with the vision of creating an outrageously luxurious Airbnb, one that sleeps 42, an entire baseball team, and parents?  Wallace Stone had the audacity to believe he could transform

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Beat the Summer Heat with Cool Library Programs This June 

May 31, 2026

By Annie Gerber Get ready for a summer packed with books, fun, and unforgettable memories at the Garland County Library.   Our annual Summer Reading Program officially begins Saturday, May 30, with an exciting kickoff celebration full of games, hands-on activities, delicious treats, giveaways, and fun for the whole family. Come celebrate the start of an amazing summer with us at the library.  HOW THE SRP WORKS Step 1: Beginning May 30, pick

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HS Nat’l Park Celebrates Our 250th With Community Fun 

May 31, 2026

This Fourth of July, Hot Springs National Park is throwing a birthday party 250 years in the making!  Hosted in partnership with the Friends of Hot Springs National Park and America’s National Parks, the “Red, White & YOU” celebration starts at 9 AM with an All-American Parade down Bathhouse Row – a community-led march through history where YOU are the main attraction.  Dress as Uncle Sam, a Founding Father or

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Raise the Glass: Save the Date 

May 31, 2026

Join Friends of Hot Springs National Park in celebration of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and the arts, by raising your glass to help “raise the glass” for the Maurice Bathhouse.  The Friends will host the first-ever Raise the Glass food and wine bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at The Vapors Live, at 315 Park Avenue.  “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” Hot Springs

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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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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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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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Memorial Day Fireworks 

May 7, 2026

Hot Springs annual free public Memorial Day fireworks display will take place on Sunday, May 24, at dark. Rain date will be Monday, May 25.  The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the Doubletree Hot Springs, and will be synced with music on radio station 97.5 FM US97 Country when

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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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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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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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