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Electrifying Underground Music Live at Valley of the Vapors 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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AR Craft Beverage Pass Gives Access to Discounts & Reward 

Raise a Glass for Great Rewards! Arkansas has a craft brewery industry that’s consistently growing. You’ll find foamy brews in rural locations as well as urban venues. The Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass gives access to discounts and rewards with check-ins at participating breweries, wineries, and distilleries across the state.  There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and

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

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 

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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Experience the Luminary Magic of the Quapaw Prospect Historic District 

The Quapaw Prospect Historic District invites the community to its cherished Annual Luminary Display on Saturday, December 7, beginning at dusk. This time-honored tradition transforms the historic downtown Hot Springs district into a twinkling winter wonderland, showcasing the beauty and charm of the neighborhood.  Stroll through the softly illuminated streets and experience the festive atmosphere that brings neighbors and visitors together. The glow of hundreds of luminaries will line the

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Bridge St. LIVE! Halloween Edition.  

A special Halloween-themed edition of the Bridge St. LIVE! Free Celebrations will be held on Thursday, October 31. Join the Halloween weekend celebrations from 5 PM to 10 PM, with live music, food, drink, vendors, and all the usual fun Bridge St. LIVE! has become known for.  Bring your dancing shoes to Bridge St. LIVE! Entertainment District for this FREE, family-friendly, block-party-style event! Free live music, vendors, games, food, and

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Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass 

Raise a Glass for Great Rewards! Arkansas has a craft brewery industry that’s consistently growing. You’ll find foamy brews in rural locations as well as urban venues. The new Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass gives you access to discounts and rewards with check-ins at participating breweries, wineries, and distilleries across the state.  There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via

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About the Cover 

“Big Steam’s Victor Wainwright” Photo by Austin Britt  We decided to mix things up for our September cover, stepping away from our usual format to showcase this vibrant photo of one of the headliners at the upcoming Big Steam Music Festival.  As the Delta sounds return to historic downtown Hot Springs, Big Steam is gearing up for its third year with a lineup that’s sure to rock the city.  We’re

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Free Labor Day Fireworks Display Sept 1 

Labor Day fireworks will be synced with station 97.5FM US97.  The 2024 free public Labor Day Fireworks display over Lake Hamilton will be held on Sunday, September 1. In the event of rain, they will be rescheduled for Monday, September 2.  The fireworks start at 9 p.m. on the east side of Highway 7 across from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the first Highway 7 bridge. They are free

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Arkansas Natives Rodger Bumpass and Joey Lauren Adams Headliners at Spa-Con 

Spa-Con guests Rodger Bumpass and Joey Lauren Adams — Photos Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  Arkansas natives Rodger Bumpass and Joey Lauren Adams will be among the headliners in attendance September 20 – 22 for Spa-Con Infinity – Version 8 – at the Hot Springs Convention Center.  Bumpass, a Spa-Con favorite, is the famous voice of Squidward on the “Spongebob Squarepants” TV hit, and North Little Rock native Adams is known

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Bridge Street Free Concert Series Scheduled 4 Bands for June 

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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Independence Day Fireworks Display 

Highway 7 South will be the setting once again for the annual July 4th Fireworks Display. The free fireworks on Lake Hamilton will be held Thursday, July 4, at dusk.  The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the Doubletree Hot Springs and will be synced with music on radio

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Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author.  Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men

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Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show.  Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner… 

by Susan Koenig  Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays