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Tickets on Sale NOW for OSEES at Cedar Glades Park 

Low Key Arts is proud to present the one and only OSEES live in Hot Springs on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Glades Park. Support will be provided by DMBQ, all the way from Tokyo, Japan.   OSEES is an American rock band based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band has evolved through numerous line-up and name changes since its founding, with Dwyer

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Live Music Every Saturday Night in September at The Den 

Saturday nights in September will feature local guitarist Tommy Stanco at The Den.  Cigar enthusiasts, get ready to relax and unwind at The Den, a brand-new cigar lounge now open behind Churchill’s Fine Cigars at 633 East Grand Avenue.  This inviting space offers a comfortable and engaging atmosphere, perfect for gathering with friends on Friday and Saturday evenings.  Every Saturday night in September, The Den will enjoy live music from

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About the Cover . . . 

“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

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Japanese Action Comic Punk Band from Outer Space Returns to Spa-Con 

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

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Labor Day Fireworks Display on Lake Hamilton 

Get ready for a show in the sky! The Labor Day Fireworks display will be held Sunday, August 31, on Lake Hamilton.  Get a front row seat to the magic in the area surrounding the Highway 7 bridge. The fireworks will be launched from barges in the middle of the lake on the east side of Highway 7, at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the DoubleTree Hot Springs Hotel.  TUNE

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Cheers to 36 Years of Gallery Walk!  

Special thanks to local artist Gary Simmons for his timeless depiction of the vibrant personalities behind Gallery Walk. We love revisiting this piece from our archives—a lively reminder of the creativity and spirit as seen through Gary’s timeless lens. Odds are, you’ll spot many of these familiar characters on August 1 as we celebrate 36 years of Gallery Walk together.  A Heartfelt Congratulations to our Incredible Galleries!  For 432 consecutive

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July 4 Fireworks on Lake Hamilton 

The annual free public Independence Day fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Friday, July 4, at dark. The fireworks will be launched 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. The display will be synced with music on radio station 97.5 FM US97 Country. In case of rain, the

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Minimalism Has Little to Offer 

Boomers found solace in Robert Crumb’s Zap Comix.  By David Malcolm Rose Crystal Bridges features a long wall of large, simplistic canvases. Every museum that touches on Modern Art has a similar collection. Color field paintings by Clyfford Still and Mark Rothko are a must. One of Barnett Newman’s stripes, Stella’s geometric patterns, Gottliebe’s floating shapes, a thinly stained, and a blank canvas usually round out the field. These paintings date

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Bridge St. LIVE! is Back with Music Every Thursday in June 

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!

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Who’s Watching the Kids? A Quick Look at Fireworks Safety 

Artwork by Zachary Christian, a career firefighter, husband, and father. He is a self-taught cartoonist, and this is his second published artwork.  By Lana Pierce Fireworks kill only 8-10 Americans annually, but they injure and maim thousands—especially in the South. January and July see the most injuries. July alone often accounts for almost 2/3 of a year’s total reported injuries. (There is no telling how many injuries go unreported!)  Despite increased

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Chill Out and Light Up at The Den 

The Den offers a comfortable and engaging atmosphere, perfect for gathering with friends on Friday and Saturday evenings.  Cigar enthusiasts, get ready to relax and unwind at The Den, a brand-new cigar lounge now open behind Churchill’s Fine Cigars at 633 East Grand Avenue. This inviting space offers a comfortable and engaging atmosphere, perfect for gathering with friends on Friday and Saturday evenings.  Churchill’s Fine Cigars has found its permanent

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Churchill’s Fine Cigars Celebrates Grand Opening of The Den 

The Den: A New Evening Experience in Hot Springs  Churchill’s Fine Cigars, a Hot Springs institution for 18 years, is excited to announce the opening of its new outdoor lounge, The Den. The Den offers a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for cigar enthusiasts and friends to gather on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.  Patrons enter through Churchill’s at 633 E. Grand Avenue and proceed to the

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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