“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
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
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
Keeping a poinsettia healthy and happy in a pot indoors in the winter is relatively easy. By Laura MyersDuring the winter holiday season, many people decorate their homes with poinsettias. The vibrant red and green of a poinsettia go well with traditional holiday decor. Interestingly, the red parts that everyone loves are not flower petals but are actually bracts, which are modified leaves. The true flowers are the tiny yellow
Visit with Santa and create your own ornaments at GC Library. By Annie GerberGet ready to deck the halls and celebrate the season at the Garland County Library’s annual Ornament Night, happening Friday, December 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This cheerful, family-friendly event invites the community to come together for an evening of creativity, holiday spirit, and fun—all completely free of charge. During Ornament Night, participants of all ages
Families are exploring the fun at Mokuiku Playland. Laughter, movement, and endless curiosity have filled the Garland County Library Auditorium as children experience Hanamaki Mokuiku Playland — an interactive wooden exhibit from our Sister City of Hanamaki, Japan. From racing down the Japanese lacquer slide to cooking in the play kitchen, spinning tops, stacking blocks, and relaxing in the wooden ball pit inspired by Hot Springs’ thermal waters, kids have
Bliss By Grace Williams (Acrylic on canvas 11”x14”) Summer may be fading, but our Springs team isn’t ready to say goodbye just yet. This joyful cover—brought to us by way of Cutwell 4 Kids—is our way of holding on. You can catch this gem on display (and up for grabs!) at Birth of An Artist, the 11th annual art sale hosted by Cutwell 4 Kids on November 29. Bliss is
By Laura Myers In the fall, sweetgum trees often get a bad rap in Arkansas. Their spiky seed balls—those hard little “gumballs” that cover yards and sidewalks—can be a real headache. But while many homeowners see them as a nuisance, sweetgum trees actually have a lot of overlooked benefits. For starters, they’re tough trees that thrive in heavy Arkansas clay soils where other trees struggle. They grow fast, provide great shade,
The first of three Government Free Bathhouses, also called the Mud Hole Bathhouse, ca 1880. The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Dr. Cane West presenting “Treating the Masses: Hot Springs and a History of Public Bathing in America” at noon, Tuesday, November 18, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or can view the program virtually at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or
The Cowboy October’s Issue Is Here—Packed with Local Flavor and Film Fest Highlights! Our October issue is brimming with exciting events, creative energy, and community celebrations. We’re honored once again to feature the official 16-page Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Guide, spotlighting the festival and its incredible lineup. This month’s cover features an evocative photo from the American West taken by Tom Bergmann, cinematographer of the fascinating new documentary The
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance is excited to announce its next Quarterly Networking Event, open to artists, business owners, and anyone interested in connecting with their community. Monday, October 6, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Cafe Kahlo, 919 Central Avenue, Hot Springs. Stop in for an evening of community connection and creativity. The event kicks off with mingling and refreshments, followed by announcements and news from participants. Then the fun really begins — guests
October skies are the perfect setting for this energetic concert in the 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, an American rock band, is based in Los Angeles. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band
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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
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
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,
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
