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Novaculite: What You Didn’t Need to Know 

March 29, 2026

Partially worked novaculite HSNP.  Ellie Schafer at the Lake.  Partially worked novaculite HSNP.  The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Ellie Schafer presenting “Everything You Didn’t Need to Know About Novaculite!” at noon, Tuesday, April 21, at the Garland County Library.  People can attend in person or view the program virtually at Facebook: GarlandCountyLibrary or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary.  Novaculite is an integral part of the physical landscape of the

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March 7, 2026

Our cover features the King and Queen of the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade®.  The 2026 monarchs are King Monte Everhart and Queen JoAnn Mangione, who will greet their subjects as they ride down 98-foot Bridge Street at 6:30 p.m. on March 17.   Everhart, a retired businessman who has long appeared at the event billed as the World’s Tallest Leprechaun, is in his last year

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Interested in the Arts? Attend the Quarterly Networking Meeting  

March 7, 2026

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) will host its next Quarterly Artist Networking Event on Sunday, March 8, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The host location is Vesta, 765 Quapaw Avenue.  HSACA board member Gianna Wurzl has graciously invited the arts community to experience her newly renovated property during the quarterly event. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.  “Vesta is a home I co-own with ten

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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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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect