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HS Sister City Program Awarded Best Overall for Cities Its Size 

July 25, 2025

SCI Board Chair Carlo Capua, CEO Dr. Ricki Garrett, HS Sister City Executive Director Mary Zunick, Chair of HS National Park Sister City Foundation Board of Directors, Corey Alderdice. Photo Courtesy Visit HS  Hot Springs’ Sister City Program, in which the city is paired with Hanamaki, Japan, has received the award for best overall program in the United States for cities its size.  The 2025 Sister Cities International Best Overall

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July 2, 2025

“Black Flower”  by Irma McLeod  Summer has officially arrived, and our July cover captures the spirit we were searching for—artsy, whimsical, a little mischievous, and just plain delightful. When we saw Black Flower by the talented Irma McLeod, we knew we’d found the perfect fit. This fabulous feline feels like it’s moments away from pouncing on some mysterious garden surprise. Curious? We are, too!  We invite you to embrace the

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Interested in the Arts? Attend the Quarterly Networking Meeting July 28 

July 2, 2025

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is excited to announce the next Quarterly Networking Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at The Club House, 118 Arbor St.  Quarterly Networking Meetings, hosted by HSACA, serve as an opportunity for members of the art-loving community to gather, network, discuss upcoming events and opportunities, as well as create new contacts.   These meetings allow area artists, art-based

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June 1, 2025

“Mystic Ozark”  Photo Courtesy of Mystic Ozark  This month, we take great pleasure in introducing Mystic Ozark, the latest gem in Hot Springs’ historic downtown bathhouses. Mystic Ozark provides an entertaining and educational downtown presence for Mid-America Science Museum.   Turn to page 9 of this issue for a sneak peek at the Mystic experience that features interactive themed environments, water features, projection mapping, and engaging hands-on exhibits.  Five years in

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Sister City Student Delegation Departs for Hanamaki, Japan 

June 1, 2025

This June, a group of 13 students from Hot Springs will embark on an exciting cultural exchange trip to our Sister City, Hanamaki, Japan. This delegation, made up of ten students from local schools and three students from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, will spend a week immersing themselves in the rich culture and history of Hanamaki.  During their stay, the students will be hosted by

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Seeking Nominations for Postal Workers Who Exemplify the Best in Public Service

May 31, 2025

Submit your nomination for an exceptional Postal Worker by June 15 for a special feature in our July magazine. Would you like to help us recognize our dedicated individuals who keep our mail moving?  As we celebrate National Postal Workers Day on July 1, 2025, we invite you to tell us about your favorite mail carrier or postal worker who goes above and beyond, exemplifying the very best in public service.

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Hot Springs Doc Fest Hosts the Screening Series 

May 29, 2025

Love Documentaries?! The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) has you covered!   On Wednesday, June 18, in downtown Hot Springs, HSDFF is partnering with the Gateway Community Association and the NAACP Hot Springs Branch to host the second edition of the new year-round screening series. This edition is a special showing of Following Harry, an intimate portrait of Harry Belafonte as he embarks on a deeply personal and reflective journey,

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Beat the Summer Heat with Cool Library Programs 

May 29, 2025

GCL staff member, Courtney, preps materials for an upcoming library program.  By Erin Baber Summer is here, and that means one thing at the Garland County Library – it’s time for the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP)! The SRP begins on Saturday, May 31, with a huge kickoff party with games, food, activities, prizes, and pure joy. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the beginning of summer reading at the Garland County

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PRIDE Hot Springs Walk Concludes with a Family-Friendly Festival and Film Screening 

April 28, 2025

This year’s pride walk will take place on June 28. Photo by Pam Clark 2024  By Lana PierceEmergent Arts is proud to present the 7th annual pride walk through downtown Hot Springs. For the first time ever, the walk will end with a free, family-friendly pride festival.  The public is invited to join PRIDE Hot Springs on June 28 to walk in the parade and join the festivities. Those wishing

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Hot Springs Doc Fest Launches New Year-Round Screening Series! 

April 6, 2025

Can’t wait till October to get your documentary film fix?! Look no further than the new screening series presented by the Hot Springs Film Festival (HSDFF)!  On Thursday, April 17 in downtown Hot Springs, HSDFF launches its new year-round series with a special screening of One to One: John & Yoko, a fascinating new portrait of John Lennon and Yoko Ono directed by Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald.  The film brings to

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About the Cover . . . 

March 4, 2025

“VOV 21st Anniversary Tiger”   Artist: Shelby Wylie  (Fountain Lake Charter High School)  When Low Key Arts (LKA) music festivals hit town, we often look to Sonny Kay, Executive Director of LKA, for inspiration for our cover art.  When we asked if he had anything stunning in the art vault for Valley of the Vapors Music Festival he came up with this terrific tiger feature they’re using for Valley of the

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Electrifying Underground Music Live at Valley of the Vapors 2025 

March 4, 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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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