“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
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
“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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
“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
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),
Interested in learning the art of cinematography and screenwriting? Sign up now for Low Key Arts’ Spring classes. This March, Low Key Arts’ (LKA) Inception to Projection Filmmaking Program will offer a specialized, immersive 3-week Cinematography course designed for all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned filmmakers. Taking place at Low Key Arts’ Digital Arts studio in downtown Hot Springs, this hands-on session will provide participants with the essential skills
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Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s
Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create
Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin. Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society. “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years
Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot
