“Jackson in the Garden” by Susan Baker Chambers We were just minding our own business when we heard some unmistakable growly-howly-whining. Turns out Jackson—lounging in Susan’s garden—was feeling a little snubbed after Irma McLeod’s Black Flower landed the July cover. Equal time was in order. So, August is officially dedicated to the canine world, with none other than Jackson as our cover dawg. From the looks of his pose, Jackson
Save the date for the Mid-South Music Festival – Oct. 17-18. Southwest Arkansas’s biggest festival will have a new name and a new look in 2025. Festival coordinators are rebranding the Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA) to Mid-South Music Festival (MSMF), taking center stage in downtown Arkadelphia on October 17-18, 2025. Named the Arkansas Festival and Events Association’s 2021 Best New Festival or Event, event coordinators hosted their most
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
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
“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
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
“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
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!
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
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),
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
“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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“Brady Roseberry” Featured at the Big Steam & Roots Music Festival Photography by Jay Hiatt FIRST – Check out the Gallery Walk $250 Gift Card Giveaway on Pg. 4! Hello, Hot Springs! As we lean into the autumn equinox, we’re celebrating with a burst of blues, hometown pride, and one seriously striking cover. This month features
By Jennifer Case By Erin Wood The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World is the third book by Conway resident and University of Central Arkansas creative writing professor Jennifer Case, released last month from Trinity University Press. Combining elements of memoir, collage, interview, research, and cultural reflection, The Carework Project probes what care
Can you find this mural in downtown Hot Springs? Text a selfie in front of it to receive a free drop-in at The Yoga Place for any class in September. 501-651-0545. Photo by Missy Conry. By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens In yoga, balance is about more than simply standing on one
The transition into autumn signals the busy back-to-school shopping season. As autumn approaches, style is taking a richer turn, and The Velvet Attic Boutique is bringing the season’s changing look to downtown Hot Springs. Their curated autumn lineup mixes seasonal colors, balances rich textures and versatile layers, and features transition-ready
