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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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Downtown Heats Up as Bridge Street LIVE Takes the Stage 

June 3, 2026

Fans get with it as a member of the Manhattan band joins the crowd for fun in an earlier Bridge Street LIVE performance. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  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 —

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Call for Artists: 2026 Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival Poster & T-Shirt Design 

May 7, 2026

The Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival is now accepting submissions from artists for the official 2026 festival poster and T-shirt design. The festival, scheduled for September 25–26, invites artists to help capture the spirit, sound, and heritage of blues and roots music through original artwork. The festival highlights the rich musical traditions that have shaped American culture and is presented in collaboration with the Hot Springs Food Truck

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April 3, 2026

“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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March 7, 2026

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 

March 7, 2026

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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About the Cover . . . “Lovers”  

February 9, 2026

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 

February 1, 2026

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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November 29, 2025

“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 

November 28, 2025

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 

November 28, 2025

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 

November 28, 2025

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…

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,

Yoga: Finding Balance Through Dancer Pose  

Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the

Save the Date: Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival   

Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice

Vibrant Nightlife in The Spa City 

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