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Hot Springs Arkansas Events
When the eagle returns to winter in the Ouachitas, the people rejoice. Note: all of the links below go off site to further information
Events and festivals held in Hot Springs celebrate the magic of nature, the diversity of Arkansas culture and the creativity and heritage of our people. Hot Springs hosts the nation's only annual Documentary Film Festival traditionally held every October, the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade held every March 17th, as well as the thoroughbred horse Racing Festival of the South (at Oaklawn Jockey Club from February through mid-April). But we are also internationally known for fine arts (join us on the first Friday of the month for walking tours of our downtown art galleries), performing arts and music festivals; popular cultural celebrations, and for our magestic avian guest, the American eagle, which makes his winter home in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains.
Events from October 11 to October 18View All Events
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Reception and Potrait unveiling at Center Court October 3, 2008 at 6:00pm. This event is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
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A presentation of custom created photographic portraits that depict a remarkable group of cancer survivors. These people honestly and openly shaped their stories and volunteered their time to create these potraits because they hope to help others who have been touched by this disease. These are the faces of HOPE. |
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Tickets: $13 for Adults and $5 for students through grade 12
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The musical misadventures of the little sisters of Hoboken. |
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Open 9 to 6 p.m. daily. Regular Garden admission applies.
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Enjoy the fall festival atmosphere at Garvan Woodland Gardens’ sixth annual plant and landscape sale, where gardeners and novices alike can purchase hard-to-find plants, trees, bushes, and bulbs from over 25 nurseries and garden related vendors from around the state. Also displayed will be pre-packaged food products, such as specialty salsas, marinades, meat rubs, herbs, jams and jellies. |
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Run for all generations. Also qualifying run for Seniors (50+) the National Senior Games-Senior Olympics in San Francisco. All participants must register. |
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The Arkansas Alpaca Breeders Association is hosting this AOBA Certified show. There will be performance classes, a fleece sample show, fiber artists, demonstrations, a spin-off, and plenty of alpaca goods in the vendor pods. |
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Ticket go on sale September 8, 2008, for $35.00 at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 501-321-1919 and www.ticketmaster.com. All seats will be reserved.
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Ray Price has covered -- and kicked up -- as much musical turf as any country singer of the postwar era. He's been lionized as the man who saved hard country when Nashville went pop, and vilified as the man who went pop when hard country was starting to call its own name with pride.
Actually, he was -- and still is -- no more than a musically ambitious singer, always looking for the next challenge for a voice that could bring down roadhouse walls.
In 1949, Price cut his first release for Bullet Records at the famous Jim Beck studio in Dallas. Two years later he was picked up by Columbia and would record for them for more than 20 years. When Price met Hank Williams, the connection brought him to the Grand Ole Opry. His experimentation culminated in the 4/4-bass driven "Crazy Arms," the country song of the year for 1956. To this day, people in Nashville refer to a 4/4 country shuffle as the "Ray Price beat." His illustrious music career spanned many years. |
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Division I -- $20.00 for the 1st car, $15.00 for each additional car. Division II --not judged-- Display and Pony corral $10.00. Public admitted free.
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All Mustang and Ford powered vehicles welcomed. Cars will be judged and trophies will be awarded.
Live DJ, door prizes, and free vendor space. |
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Cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Pre-payment required.
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Enjoy traditional English tea, including tasty scones, crumpets, finger sandwiches and delectable desserts, the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Pratt Welcome Center or on the Veranda, weather permitting. A different theme and selection of foods will be offered each month. |
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Basketball Clinics for Youngsters 
3;30pm
Hot Springs Junior High School gym and the Ram Field House at Lakeside High School
Contact: Craig Durmon
501-321-2835
| October 14, 2008
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Free basketball clinics for Arkansas youngsters will be held in October as part of Hot Springs’ preparations for hosting the 2009 Sun Belt Basketball Championship next March.
In conjunction with media day, many of the Conference men’s and women’s basketball coaches are going to hold a special clinic for sixth, seventh and eighth grade basketball players. Coach John Brady and Coach Brian Boyer from ASU and Coach Steve Shields and Coach Joe Foley from UALR will just be a few of the coaches involved in the free clinics.
Two clinics will be held on Tuesday October 14, at 3:30 p.m. — one at the Hot Springs Junior High School gym and one at Ram Field House at Lakeside. Both clinics are open to both male and female players.
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Area health service providers will be sharing information for area residents to lead a healthier and more active life. Some businesses will be on hand offering financial planning advice and much, much more.
To be given away at the event - Spa & Golf Getaway - Embassy Suites |
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Hot Springs National Park Natural Resources Program Manager Steve Rudd will be leading guided walks on Oct. 15, 16, and 18 at 10 a.m. leaving from the Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center, the historic Fordyce Bathhouse. These walks will last 1-1.5 hours and Mr. Rudd will talk about how the hot spring water gets hot, why it is unique, how much water flows from the springs, and how it is collected, as well as answer questions regarding the hot springs. He can also answer questions about the importance of earth science research and careers. At 2:30, Park Ranger Mark Blaeuer will lead “Discovering the Waters” tours, also leaving from the park visitor center.
The theme of Earth Science Week 2008 is “No Child Left Inside” and encourages young people to get outside and learn about the geosciences. Teachers interested in bringing a class to tour are asked to call ahead for a reservation.
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Annual fest accepting nonfiction film submissions for one of the country's premier nonfiction film celebrations. Noncompetitive fest honors films & filmmakers each year in beautiful Hot Springs Nat'l Park, Arkansas. More than 90 films are screened, including the current year's Academy Award nominees in nonfictions categories. Special guest scholars, filmmakers, & celebrities participate in forums and lectures. |
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Antique Walk
4-8pm
100 Block of Central Avenue - Downtown Hot Springs
Contact: Davis Tillman
501-624-4083
| October 17, 2008
Arts, Entertainment, Outdoors, Nightlife |
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Tillman's Antiques has been joined by the new shops - Rampant Lion, Art-Tiques, Manor House Antiques and Joan Good Antiques of Royal Street, New Orleans. These dealers hope to attract others who will expand Antique Row further into the Historic District and create an area whose reputation for fine antiques will be unmatched in the Mid-South.
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COST: ENTRY FEE FOR THE PARADE--$15.00 ADVANCE REGISTRATION
$20.00 THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Purebreds welcome!)
$5.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL EVENT ENTERED
• Best behaved/obedient
• Cutest
• Best Halloween Costume
• Best trick
• Best kisser
To qualify for the grand prize of “Best in Show” pets must have competed in the parade and have won first place in at least 2 events. If no single dog wins 2 events, judges will select “Best in Show” from the 6 first place winners.
Best in Show: $200.00 Grand Prize. Second place: $100.00. Third place: $50.00. Please come out and support the HSGC while enjoying music & fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chair and your appetite, concessions will be available. All proceeds go to help abused, neglected and unwanted animals.
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Costume parade for dogs plus cutest dog, best kisser, best trick, best behaved and best Halloween costume contests. Also, best in show. Entertainment and concessions. Bring a lawn chair to sit and enjoy this event.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: TOM WILKINS OF THE BATHHOUSE SHOW
Enjoy Family Entertainment with Live Music, Dancing, Carnival Games, Dog Obstacle Course, Educational Booths, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Several Concession stands including award winning barbecue, plus Arts and Crafts. |
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Internationally known flutist Dr. Chris Potter, in recital. Presented by the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble. |
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This festival event will be hosting approximately 30 artists each day who will demonstrate different art mediums. Also musicians will be on hand for your enjoyment and you will have the opportunity to visit with the artist about their work. |
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Bring your lawn chair.
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The Hot Springs Community Block Party offers a fun, family-friendly atmosphere including blow-up games and bounce houses, free food, many give-aways such as Razorback tickets to the Ole Miss game, tickets to Twister games, Autographed Hog memorabilia and more. K-Love radio will air live and college football on the big screen. Ken Hatfield, Clint Stoerner and Anthony Lucas will be signing autographs from 12Noon to 4pm. |
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