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About the Cover . . . “Lovers”  

February 9, 2026

By Longhua Xu    Acrylic 30” x 40”  When The Springs Magazine invited me to create the cover for their February 2026 issue, I found myself facing an unexpectedly challenging decision. Although my primary language is sculpture—working in bronze, stone, wood, glass, and clay—this project called for a painted image. After much reflection, I chose to focus on a timeless subject: lovers.  Love has been interpreted by artists for centuries, which

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Fall in Love with February Library Events 

February 9, 2026

No peeking! Take a chance on a Blind Date with a Book and unwrap a surprise story you just might fall for.  By Annie GerberThis February, the Garland County Library invites readers of all ages to fall in love with something new through its popular Blind Date event taking place all month long.   Blind Date with a Book offers a fun and adventurous way to discover your next great read.

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Take the Plunge for Special Olympics 

February 9, 2026

 Some of the Polar Plunge Participants from 2025. — photo by Brianna Himschoot.  Brave participants are invited to take an icy leap for a great cause at the Hot Springs Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Arkansas on February 14.  The annual fundraising event invites participants to join the fun by registering, fundraising, and taking the plunge, or by supporting plungers through donations and cheering from the sidelines. Festivities will take

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Apparently, You Can’t Take it with You 

February 9, 2026

You Can’t Take it with You, the classic comedy written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, and directed by Claudia Beach, opens February 6 at the Pocket Community Theatre.  This classic play centers on the romantic relationship between Alice Sycamore and Tony Kirby. Their impending marriage is threatened when Tony brings his wealthy, snobbish parents to meet Alice’s eccentric, free-spirited family—the Sycamores—on the wrong night, leading to a humorous

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Folding Paper, Shaping Words: Origami and Haiku at the AR Cherry Blossom Festival 

February 9, 2026

Origami? Absolutely! Enter your Origami in the Cherry Blossom Festival Competition.  The Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival continues to celebrate Japanese culture through hands-on creativity, pairing a festival favorite—the Annual Haiku Competition—with an exciting new addition: the Origami Competition.  New this year, the Origami Competition is sponsored by Aitoh Specialty Paper. Open to Arkansas residents of all ages, the competition invites artists to explore the art of paper folding through original

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Art Moves 2026 Call for Artists 

February 1, 2026

Art Moves: We the Arts, the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail art exhibit, is accepting entries from artists through January 25.  The City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA), is calling for artists to submit to the upcoming 2026 installation of Art Moves, titled “We the Arts.” The exhibition adorning the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail between Hollywood Ave and

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Low Key’s POV Film Fest Promises Diverse Array of Films 

January 1, 2026

Start your year with POV Fest, celebrating its 19th year.  The 2026 Persistence of Vision Film Festival (POV Fest) will take place January 9-11, 2026, at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa.  Celebrating its 19th year, POV Fest has evolved from a single screening of Arkansas-made short films into a three-day cinematic celebration featuring an impressive array of short films from the region, alongside award-winning and noteworthy films from

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Single Parent Scholarships Open January 1 for Spring 2026 

January 1, 2026

ASPSF recipient Kim Osborn receives her fall 2025 scholarship at a ceremony hosted in Hot Springs. Kim is working toward an associate degree in radiologic technology at National Park College. —photo J&L Photography  Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) will open its Spring 2026 application period on January 1 for single mothers and fathers seeking financial support for higher education. The application is available at   aspsf.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is

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Oaklawn Foundation Opens 2026–27 Scholarship Applications 

January 1, 2026

Oaklawn’s 2025-2026 scholarship recipients. — submitted photo.  The application window for the 2026–27 Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship program opens Friday, January 2, and closes Friday, February 20, at 11:59 PM. The scholarship program provides financial support for Garland County residents pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies at accredited institutions. Scholarship applications are available online at arcf.org/oaklawnscholarship.  Administered by the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation, the Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship is available each

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About the Cover . . . 

November 29, 2025

“Holiday Cheer”  Tree Decor by Shelley MacGibbon | The Mood Floral Co.  We are so very thankful to Shelley MacGibbon of The Mood Floral Co., whose creativity and generosity bring such beauty to our holiday season. She designed a stunningly decorated tree that graces our December cover, and we appreciate that she graciously allowed us to photograph it. The ornaments and accents came from her eclectic shop, a place filled

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The Gala: Art Nouveau Honors Ashley Campbell Carter 

November 29, 2025

Ashley Campbell Carter received the Arts Ambassador Award at the 2025 Gala.  The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance’s (HSACA) The Gala: Art Nouveau was a dazzling success, transforming the Arlington Hotel Crystal Ballroom into an elegant celebration of creativity, community, and style. Guests arrived in red-carpet fashion for a night filled with live music, immersive art, couture, and luxury inspired by the flowing beauty of the Art Nouveau era.  One

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Music Box Lounge-Comedy at its Best, Raising Funds for Jackson House! 

November 29, 2025

Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming night of laughter! You’ll laugh, you’ll be uplifted, and you’ll walk out filled with holiday cheer.  Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with this festive performance at the Music Box Lounge, playing live December 12.   Come ring in the Holidays with Jackson House and Music Box Lounge — you won’t want to miss it! Doors Open @6:00 PM. Show starts @7:00

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