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
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
“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
Tickets are on sale now for the 21st annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival (VOV) happening March 14-16, 2025. Taking place right here in downtown Hot Springs, Low Key Arts will present three stacked nights of electrifying underground music from around the world, live on stage at the beautiful and historic Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Ave. VOV 2025 welcomes an incredible lineup featuring Baths (Los Angeles), Dusted (Toronto),
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Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s
Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create
Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin. Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society. “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years
Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot
