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Electrifying Underground Music Live at Valley of the Vapors 2025 

March 4, 2025

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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Hot Springs Concert Band 1975 – 2025 50 Years of Making Music! 

March 4, 2025

A bit of “Then” and “Now” as Hot Springs Concert Band celebrates 50 years of tune-making. Top circa 1980. Bottom 2024. Submitted photos.  The roots of the Hot Springs Concert Band (HSCB) go back to 1975, when Dr. Lamar “Doc” Smith formed the Hot Springs Community Service Organization (C.S.O.) Senior Citizen Band, under the direction of Mr. John Melton.   The band went through several name changes, in 1988 and again

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Save the Date for The Sleeping Beauty Ballet 

March 4, 2025

“The Sleeping Beauty” Ballet performances are scheduled for May 2025.  The Sleeping Beauty is, for many of us, a cherished childhood bedtime story. Its origins are unknown, as it was verbally passed down through the millennia and not published until the 17th Century. The Sleeping Beauty ballet was adapted from the 1697 Charles Perrault tale, “The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood.”  Tchaikovsky wrote the music, and his long-time collaborator, Marius Petipa,

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February 4, 2025

“Lunar New Year” by Artist Longhua Xu. . .  Artist’s Statement… by Longhua Xu  Art comes from the soul of the artist. Inspired pieces come from inspired artists. February generally marks the Chinese Lunar New Year in the East and Valentine’s Day in the West, and this year I am inspired by my family.  For the first time in several decades, both of my children are home – particularly my daughter

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Entertainment Foundation Presents Broadway Our Way 

February 4, 2025

On Feb. 20, The Entertainment Foundation will bring together some of the best musical groups and performers from the Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village areas all to one stage. This one-of-a-kind show entitled Broadway Our Way will be presented at the Woodlands Auditorium at 7 PM.   The cast consists of the Village Big Band, Voices Rising, and Spa City Tappers. Joining them will be Broadway veteran Jonathan Miele. TEF

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About the Cover . . . 

December 28, 2024

Paul Wineland – Jackson House  Photography by Pam Clark  As we kick off our 33rd year of publishing, we’re honoring the spirit of volunteering, leadership, commitment to a cause, and giving back to the community.  Paul Wineland, our cover feature, is a shining example of these qualities. His decision to volunteer stems from a desire to give back to Jackson House, an organization that once supported him.  Thanks to Pam

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The Molly Ringwalds to Return St. Patrick’s Day Parade  

December 28, 2024

The Molly Ringwalds will present a free concert following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March 2025.  Hot Springs’ favorite band, The Molly Ringwalds, will return March 17, 2025, to rock the crowd immediately following the First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 98-foot Bridge Street.  “Fans love the Molly Ringwalds,” Visit Hot Springs CEO and parade founder Steve Arrison said. “They’ve kept crowds rocking at

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About the Cover . . . “Santa at the Gardens” 

December 2, 2024

by Pam ClarkA big thank you to photographer extraordinaire Pam Clark for the delightful Santa photo! He’s waiting to meet you out at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs.  Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, a joyful Kwanzaa, and a blessed holiday season! (Did we cover all of them?)  It’s been such a pleasure working with you all this year, and we’re truly grateful for your support and collaboration. 

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Turtle Rush – Taking Listeners on a Cosmic Journey 

December 2, 2024

Turtle Rush Band members, (l-r) Hunter Gonzales, Tony Mason, Benjamin Rush, and Dylan Kuchel.  Local band, Turtle Rush.  Slow and steady wins the race but for Turtle Rush, it’s been more of a cosmic journey. Hatched in 2012, the band has evolved over the years, growing from two members to four, and developing a unique sound that combines folksy lyrics with foot-stopping rhythm. Their frequent performances at music venues in

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HS/HSV Presents Yuletide Cheer Celebration 

December 2, 2024

The HS/HSV Symphony Guild is hosting a Yuletide Cheer Celebration December 8, immediately following the ASO Christmas in the Village Concert. The after-party will be in the Village Card Club across from the Woodlands Auditorium at Ponce de Leon Center. Come meet the Conductor and some of the musicians, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, and shop at the silent auction. There will be a cash bar.  Tickets are $25 per person

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Gateway Hosts Jazz Smooth Soul Food Dinner 

November 4, 2024

The Gateway Community Association (GCA) is set to host its Smooth Jazz Soul Food Family Style Fundraiser Sunday Dinner at 501 Prime located at 215 E. Grand Avenue, on Sunday, December 1, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM.  G-Music of the Art Porter Music Foundation from Little Rock, will provide smooth jazz music for the night’s event.  This dinner is an opportunity to kick off

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Yoga: Benefits of Cow Pose

November 1, 2024

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Cow Pose while Krista Machen jokingly offers her a handful of hay. Photos by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesTo begin this article, I ask the same question that started last month’s feature, but in reverse: can one even do Cow Pose without Cat Pose (October’s yoga pose)? And the answer repeats last month’s with a resounding yes, but we seldom do. Another repeat from last

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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,

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