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About the Cover . . . “Lovers”  

By Longhua Xu    Acrylic 30” x 40”  When The Springs Magazine invited me to create the cover for their February 2026 issue, I found myself facing an unexpectedly challenging decision. Although my primary language is sculpture—working in bronze, stone, wood, glass, and clay—this project called for a painted image. After much reflection, I chose to focus on a timeless subject: lovers.  Love has been interpreted by artists for centuries, which

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Art Moves 2026 Call for Artists 

Art Moves: We the Arts, the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail art exhibit, is accepting entries from artists through January 25.  The City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA), is calling for artists to submit to the upcoming 2026 installation of Art Moves, titled “We the Arts.” The exhibition adorning the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail between Hollywood Ave and

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About the Cover . . . 

“Holiday Cheer”  Tree Decor by Shelley MacGibbon | The Mood Floral Co.  We are so very thankful to Shelley MacGibbon of The Mood Floral Co., whose creativity and generosity bring such beauty to our holiday season. She designed a stunningly decorated tree that graces our December cover, and we appreciate that she graciously allowed us to photograph it. The ornaments and accents came from her eclectic shop, a place filled

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Explore Hot Springs’ Vibrant Nightlife 

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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“American Ninja Warrior” Host Official Starter for St. Pat’s Parade 

Matt Iseman will kick off the 2026 St. Pat’s Parade in Hot Springs.  Matt Iseman, the famed host of the incredible hit show “American Ninja Warrior,” will fire the starter’s pistol on March 17, 2026, to officially begin the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs.  “Having Matt as our 2026 official starter will add a level of excitement to this 23rd edition

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AMP’D UP: The Rhythm of Reinvention 

Where technology meets soul, rhythm finds a new heartbeat—photo courtesy of Guinness World Records.  By Rick BontkowskiWhen life takes something from you, it often leaves behind a choice: to stop or to start again in a different way. For drummer Jason Barnes, that choice came after a devastating electrical accident that cost him part of his right arm. Most would have seen an ending. Jason saw an opening.  What began

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About the Cover . . . 

Bliss  By Grace Williams (Acrylic on canvas 11”x14”)  Summer may be fading, but our Springs team isn’t ready to say goodbye just yet. This joyful cover—brought to us by way of Cutwell 4 Kids—is our way of holding on. You can catch this gem on display (and up for grabs!) at Birth of An Artist, the 11th annual art sale hosted by Cutwell 4 Kids on November 29.  Bliss is

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HS/HSV Symphony Guild Presents Concert October 26 

Dr. Andrew Stadler  The HS/HSV Symphony Guild is pleased to present Arkansas Symphony Orchestra musicians Dr. Andrew Stadler (trumpet) and Ariya Tai (violin/piano) and their program Duo Nuovo – Echoes and Dialogues: Music in Conversation as part of its Classic Concert Series. The concert will be held on Sunday, October 26, at 3 PM at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, 275 Asturias Dr, Hot Springs Village.  Dr. Stadler is Adjunct Professor of

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Celebrate an Astounding 50th Anniversary for HS Concert Band  

Jim Lloyd conducts the HSCB at its annual Memorial Day Concert.  The Hot Springs Concert Band proudly invites you to its 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert, recognizing half a century of musical excellence, local tradition, and shared history.  You’re invited on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the Woodlands Auditorium in Hot Springs Village for an extraordinary event featuring special performances by two wonderful guest artists: Kallen Esperian and

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OSEES Live in the Ozarks 

October skies are the perfect setting for this energetic concert in the park.  Low Key Arts is proud to present the one and only OSEES live in Hot Springs on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Glades Park. Support will be provided by DMBQ, all the way from Tokyo, Japan.   OSEES, an American rock band, is based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band

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The Music Box Lounge Brings Big Vibes to Uptown 

A sneak peek at Uptown’s new performance venue.  Hot Springs has a new heartbeat on Park Avenue with the opening of The Music Box Lounge, a performance venue dedicated to music, laughter, and community. The venture is the vision of three owners—Steve Mitchell, Dan Breshears, and Levi Wilson—who share a passion for adding to the cultural vibrancy of Uptown Hot Springs.  The Music Box Lounge offers a wide variety of

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About the Cover . . . 

“Vasti Jackson”  Photo Courtesy of Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival  Our September cover features none other than Mississippi blues legend Vasti Jackson—a soulful nod to Beats & Beans: The Ultimate Blues & Bites Festival, rolling into Hot Springs this month. (Catch the full scoop on pg. 3.)  Big thanks to Joe Powell at Big Steam for tracking down the photo and to Joe Dempsey, whose resolution wizardry brought

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Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

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Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show.  Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner… 

by Susan Koenig  Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays