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Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts October 11-12 

September 30, 2024

Country artist, Redferrin to headline AFOTA.  Nationally touring country artist Redferrin is headlining the 2024 Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA). Described as one of “Nashville’s most unorthodox and innovative new singer/songwriters,” Redferrin is climbing the charts with songs off his debut EP “Old No. 7.”   His song  “Jack & Diet Coke” has over 30 million global streams, and “Just Like Johnny” has 15 million streams and rising. Redferrin has

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Mr. Sipp, Victor Wainwright in Lineup at Big Steam Music Fest 

September 1, 2024

Mr. Pipp  Victor Wainwright  Super Chikan  Duwayne Burnside  Gracie Curran  The highly anticipated Big Steam Music Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! With only a few weeks to go, the stage is set for two days of incredible music, delicious local food, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of historic downtown Hot Springs National Park.  Mark your calendars for September 27-28, and get ready to

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Redferrin Headlining Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts 

September 1, 2024

Country artist, Redferrin, will headline the Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts.  Nationally touring country artist Redferrin is headlining the 2024 Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA). Described as one of “Nashville’s most unorthodox and innovative new singer/songwriters,” Redferrin is climbing the charts with songs off his debut EP “Old No. 7.”   His song  “Jack & Diet Coke” has over 30 million global streams, and “Just Like Johnny” has 15 million

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About the Cover . . . 

August 1, 2024

“City of the Arts”  Gallery Walk Celebrates 35 years • 420 Consecutive Months  August 2024  As Gallery Walk celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, our cover showcases just a fraction of the art that has contributed to this significant milestone.   Over these 35 years, spanning 420 consecutive months, countless galleries, thousands of artists, and, as noted by our city leaders, millions of visitors have left their mark on our arts

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Big Steam Music Festival Returns for Third Year in Historic Downtown Hot Springs

July 31, 2024

Headlining Big Steam Music Festival is Grammy Winner Mr. Sipp – Mississippi Blues Child.  The third annual Big Steam Music Festival is set for September 27 and 28, 2024 at Hill Wheatley Plaza in the beautiful downtown Hot Springs National Park. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable weekend of live music, featuring a spectacular lineup of Grammy-winning and nominated artists and a variety of local and regional talent.  Mississippi comes

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About the Cover . . . “Shirley Brown” by Katherine Strause

June 9, 2024

A serendipitous encounter at the grand opening of the Hot Springs Music Trail brought about our June cover, marking yet another thrilling collaboration of talent and imagination. Sparked by a conversation with Erin Wood, proprietor of Et Alia Press and the distinguished author behind our Arkansas Books monthly feature, we came up with a cover theme for June. (Dive into page 4 of this edition to learn more about the

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Bridge Street Free Concert Series Scheduled 4 Bands for June 

June 5, 2024

As Martha and The Vandellas famously sang in 1964, they’ll be dancing in the streets in downtown Hot Springs again this June. The fourth edition of the Spa City’s Bridge Street LIVE series of free public concerts will fill the Bridge Street Entertainment District with fun every Thursday evening in June. Once again, the concerts will encompass a variety of music, ranging from country to New Orleans brass to R&B to

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From Almeda to Zilphia: 

June 5, 2024

Arkansas Women Who Transformed American Popular SongBy Stephen Koch • Illustrated by Katherine Strause  By Erin Wood Bonnie Dodd became known as a songwriter and steel guitar player, particularly in country and Western swing music. Nicknamed “Little Blossom” by iconic singing cowboy Tex Ritter, her songs of heartbreak have been recorded by everyone from country music legend Hank Williams to the family gospel group The Staple Singers (“I’ll Take You There”).

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About the Cover . . .

April 29, 2024

“Manèges” by Aaron Brewer In anticipation of the upcoming ballet “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” we teamed up with Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company director, Edmond Cooper, who brought on board our local and very talented photographer, Aaron Brewer, to craft this captivating cover, titles “Manèges.” Nine dancers lent their artistry to the project. To identify them, moving clockwise – begin at the “N” in Springs: Anabel Flores, Claire Powell, Kylie

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A Peek Behind the Scenes of Our May Cover Photo 

April 28, 2024

Our cover dancers are (l-r)  Kylie Tobin, Claire Powell, behind Claire Powell-Emma Millard, Scarlett San Andres Rivers, Chloe Powell, Annabel Flores, Claire Cleveland, Martina Flores, and Tabatha Uldrich.  In a celebration of the artistry and grace of ballet, local photographer, Aaron Brewer, recently collaborated with Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company  Executive Director, Edmond Cooper and dancers from the esteemed local children’s dance theater. The result? “Manèges.” A captivating cover

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Arts & The Park: Celebrate Imagination Offers Ten Days of Creative Events 

April 28, 2024

Arts & The Park: Celebrate Imagination, the Hot Spring’s Area Cultural Alliance’s unique and vibrant 10-day arts festival, will begin on Friday, April 26, and run through Sunday, May 5, 2024. The festival, held at various locations around Hot Springs, offers a blend of in-person and virtual activities. The 2024 Celebrate Imagination theme aims to showcase the universal experience of creativity and the profound role of imagination in enriching the

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Beach Party With the Symphony Guild 

April 27, 2024

The Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild is ready for a Lakeside Beach Party at the Balboa Pavilion, on Thursday, May 30. The $30 ticket provides dinner and entertainment. Happy Hour and entertainment by Marcus Suggs start at 5:00 PM. Dinner is catered by Melinda’s and will be at 5:30 PM. The party is BYOB, or beer and wine will be available. Funds from this event will assist the HS/HSV

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