Gallery Walk gives an opportunity to stroll beautiful downtown Hot Springs and enjoy some of the finest contemporary art in America. The art galleries that sparkle like a fine necklace are located in the heart of the Victorian downtown district. They stay open until 9 p.m., often with music and complimentary refreshments. The artists whose works are on display also turn out to chat with visitors to the galleries. Don't miss this monthly opportunity to enjoy the arts that earned Hot Springs the No. 4 ranking in the Top 100 Small Art Towns in America.

Antique/Boutique Row (100-200) Block of Historic Downtown Central Avenue is one of Hot Springs' most popular destinations and features Antique/Boutique Walk each month on the third Friday evening from 4-8 pm. It is the place to be for that one-of-a-kind treasure, antiques, fine art, clothing, dazzling jewelry, specialty foods, plus unique gifts for the home and garden. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR ANTIQUE/BOUTIQUE WALK - Enjoy an evening of fun, shopping, and entertainment.

3rd Saturday of the Month
10a - 2p

An indoor monthly market featuring ONLY handmade good from a dynamic mix of local artisans and crafters.  All participants reside in Hot Springs and adjacent communities.

For more information about events & featured artisans find the group on Facebook@HotSpringsArtisanmarket!

Oaklawn Park's 2012 live racing season begins!  

LIVE Racing Jan 13 - Apr 14, 2012

Regular schedule will continue to be Thursdays through Sundays. 

Additional days are:
Mon, Jan 16 for Martin Luther King Day.
Mon, Jan 20 for Presidents Day
Wed, Apr 11 as part of the Racing Festival of the South.

The track will be dark on Sun, April 8, in observance of Easter.

For more details regarding schedule & registration,  go to www.athleticchampionships.com/index.php/event_description/44/overview/ website.

Admission pricing:

Historic Downtown Farmer's Market
Opens every Sat 
9a - 11a now through April  - winter hours. 


“Meet the farmers who grow your family’s food at the historic downtown Hot Springs Farmers Market. Choose from a wide variety of Arkansas-grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, fresh-baked breads, honey, jams, farm-raised meats, flowers, hand-crafted artisan items and more.  Enjoy live entertainment on Saturday mornings and the wonderful atmosphere the market patrons bring. 

Admission is free 

Please visit our website http://www.cityhs.net/departments_parks_farmers_market.html  for more information on special events throughout the season.

8th Annual
CHOCOLATE Festival

Benefiting the Charitable Christian Medical Clinic
Sunday, Feb 5, 2011
1-3pm

Come join us and eat chocolate for charity at the "chocolatiest" pre-Super Bowl event in town.  Complete with silent auction and entertainment!  Indulge your taste buds and feel good about supporting a truly worthwhile cause.

Hosted by Embassy Suites, Hot Springs, Hotel & Spa

Served by Hot Springs Hospitality Industry.

Admission is $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $50 VIP tickets.
VIP ticket holders will receive valet service & will be served in the VIP lounge with easy access to the silent auction
Purchase your tickets from Embassy Suites or the Charitable Christian Medical Clinic.

Spotlight Events
presents this Youth
Dance Cup Competition
Horner Hall
Feb 10 - 11, 2012

See websight for registration, schedule and further details.

13th Annual Home & Outdoor Show
Hot Springs Convention Center
Feb 10-11, 2012
10:00am - 6:00 pm

More than 100 Vendors will present the latest and greatest.  You will find, landscaping, windows & doors, painting, cleaning, siding, electronics, lawn mowing, hot tubs, pools, energy savings plumbing, etc. 

If it goes in, on or outside your home, you will find it at the 2012 Hot Springs Home & Outdoor Show!!

Admission is $5.00

Sponsored by US97 Radio & Royal Windows & Siding

ROMANTIC FOOLS: AN EVENING OF ONE- ACT SHOWS
by Rich Orloff, Jean Lenox Toddle
Directed by Barbara Morgan, Ann Wilson, Linda Rickel & Mary Hill


This showcase for romance consists of seven short plays Last- Minute Adjustments, Bride and Gloom, Off the Map, The Steptford Guy, Can This Marriage Be Saved?, and Spaghetti Overture by Rich Orloff, and The Juice of Wild Strawberries by Jean Lenox Toddie. The plays, both funny and poignant, offer insightful glimpses into the courtship and other affairs of the heart.

Rated PG-13
General Admission: $10, Through Grade 12: $5

Hours: 7:30 PM Friday, and Saturday
2:30 PM Sunday

Botanical beauty!  Enjoy the dance of more than 200,000 of yellow when these happy blooms make their annual appearance in the Gardens.

Open 7 days a week from 9 am - 6 pm.

Prices:
$9    adults
$8    seniors
$4    children (6-12)

Mid-America Science Museum
is proud to host this exciting special Exhibition in the spring & summer of 2012

This exhibit encompasses 8,000 sq ft and features more than 500 authentic artifacts recovered by Odyssey from various shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel & Mediterranean Sea.  It takes visitors through the thrilling quest to discover the ocean's greatest shipwreck stories & treasures.  It fuses history, science & technology into an exciting educational experience through the use of interactive elements & real life treasure displays from some of the most extraordinary shipwrecks in the world!

• A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the research & technology used to locate shipwrecks & a unique opportunity to be involved in hands-on activities relating to shipwreck exploration
• The opportunity to participate in the pioneering exploration of shipwrecks, while learning about the cutting-edge technology, archaeology & fascinating stories of ships lost at sea over the centuries
• To come on board with the Odyssey crew & explore the exciting world of deep-ocean exploration, science, technology & history as your journey through throusands of years of maritime travel.  

Traditional Art Guild [TAG] 
presents
 TAG Monthly Art Exhibit
Hot Springs Memorial Airport
The Exhibit Opening is Sat, Feb 18
1:00p - 3:00p
and will stay on exhibit for the month - until Mar 13th

February features the works of
Sharon Dumas & Carol Joswick!