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Japanese Action Comic Punk Band from Outer Space Returns to Spa-Con 

July 25, 2025

Peelander-Z descends from outer space to Spa-Con for the opening night concert.  Get ready for some weirdness hijinks. Peelander–Z, the Japanese action comic punk band from outer space, descends on Hot Springs once again for a Friday evening opening-night concert September 19, for the Ninth Spa-Con comics and pop culture convention in Hot Springs. The convention runs from September 19 through 21.  “Peelander-Z played the very first Spa-Con and we

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Big Steam Festival Mixes Tunes & Tacos 

July 25, 2025

Hot Springs’ Big Steam Blues and Roots Music Festival and the Hot Springs Food Truck Festival have joined forces to deliver a weekend of great music and great food, Sept. 26 – 27.  “The collaboration is all about bringing people together over great music and even better food,” the organizers said in announcing the joint event. “It will be The Ultimate Blues and Bites Weekend.”  The music festival headliners will

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July 2, 2025

“Black Flower”  by Irma McLeod  Summer has officially arrived, and our July cover captures the spirit we were searching for—artsy, whimsical, a little mischievous, and just plain delightful. When we saw Black Flower by the talented Irma McLeod, we knew we’d found the perfect fit. This fabulous feline feels like it’s moments away from pouncing on some mysterious garden surprise. Curious? We are, too!  We invite you to embrace the

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Big Steam Music & Food Truck Fests Combine for Beats and Beans 

July 2, 2025

Hot Springs’ Big Steam Blues and Roots Music Festival and the Hot Springs Food Truck Festival have joined forces to deliver a weekend of great music and great food, September 26 – 27.  “The collaboration is all about bringing people together over great music and even better food,” the organizers said in announcing the joint event. “It will be The Ultimate Blues and Bites Weekend.”  The music festival headliners will

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June 1, 2025

“Mystic Ozark”  Photo Courtesy of Mystic Ozark  This month, we take great pleasure in introducing Mystic Ozark, the latest gem in Hot Springs’ historic downtown bathhouses. Mystic Ozark provides an entertaining and educational downtown presence for Mid-America Science Museum.   Turn to page 9 of this issue for a sneak peek at the Mystic experience that features interactive themed environments, water features, projection mapping, and engaging hands-on exhibits.  Five years in

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Bridge St. LIVE! is Back with Music Every Thursday in June 

June 1, 2025

Bridge St. LIVE! (BSL) returns every Thursday in June from 5 PM – 10 PM. Get ready to move to the music in Hot Springs’ Bridge Street LIVE! Entertainment District! BSL presents four FREE concerts, block-party style in downtown Hot Springs, featuring art vendors, food, drinks, and more.   The Entertainment District will open at 5 PM with DJ Courier Coleman each week. Music starts at 7 PM. Bridge St. LIVE!

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Ozark Music Festival Presents a Concert and a Festival in June 

May 29, 2025

Sunny Xia, Associate Conductor of the Seattle Symphony.  The Ozark Music Festival Orchestra Concert will take place on Saturday, June 21. The Ozark Music Festival is the successor to the Hot Springs Music Festival (HSMF).  In honor of the HSMF legacy, the Ozark Music Festival will present this special run-out concert at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, 275 Asturias Drive, in Hot Springs Village on Saturday, June 21, at 3:00 PM. The concert will feature the

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Hot Springs Music Festival Reimagined 

April 27, 2025

Founded in 1996, the Hot Springs Music Festival (HSMF) has mentored thousands of emerging classical musicians, offering them the opportunity to perform side-by-side with professional artists in venues throughout historic Hot Springs. In August 2024, after nearly three decades of impact, the HSMF Board of Directors made the difficult decision to close the organization.   In June 2024, a new chapter began with the announcement of the Ozark Music Festival (OMF),

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Children’s Dance Theatre Presents The Sleeping Beauty Ballet 

April 27, 2025

Deanna Karlheim Stanton (Aurora) and Harry Warshaw (Prince Florimund) take on the roles as “Sleeping Beauty’s” principal dancers in the May production.  The Sleeping Beauty, one of the world’s most popular ballets, turns a near 135 years old. Its origins are unknown, a fairy tale passed down for centuries. It became most popular when long-time collaborator’s composer Tchaikovsky and choreographer Petipa, premiered the ballet.   Since The Sleeping Beauty’s premiere at

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April 6, 2025

“Invasion of the Bubble!”  Photo of Livie Thompson  By Photographer Ashley Thompson  At just 10 years old, Livie Thompson is a true Renaissance girl—an artist, athlete, and the youngest official volunteer of the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA).  During the 2024 Arts & The Park festival last April, Livie lent a helping hand with the Cutwell 4 Kids Graffiti Wall, created by Anthony Tidwell, fearlessly braved the rain, and even took a well-earned

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Lineup of Crowd Favorites on Tap for Bridge Street LIVE 

April 6, 2025

Enjoy free outdoor concerts in June.  Four crowd-favorite bands are scheduled in June as the Bridge Street LIVE free concert series returns to the Bridge Street Entertainment District in downtown Hot Springs.  “This year’s lineup is really a return of Hot Springs’ favorite performances,” Visit Hot Springs Special Events Manager Alexis Hampo said. “We’re going to feature King Cabbage Brass Band, Pink Piano Show, Funkytown, and Manhattan, all of whom

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March 4, 2025

“VOV 21st Anniversary Tiger”   Artist: Shelby Wylie  (Fountain Lake Charter High School)  When Low Key Arts (LKA) music festivals hit town, we often look to Sonny Kay, Executive Director of LKA, for inspiration for our cover art.  When we asked if he had anything stunning in the art vault for Valley of the Vapors Music Festival he came up with this terrific tiger feature they’re using for Valley of the

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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,

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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   

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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