"Hot Springs: A Journey Through History" - Photography Exhibit

501-321-2027 or 800-543-2284
 

"Hot Springs: A Journey Through History" is part of the permanent collection owned by the CVB featuring 19 new photos.

These are just some of the new photos added to this wonderful photo exhibit.

* Babe Ruth at the Hot Springs Country Club, circa 1923, with the Babe holding his golf club like a baseball bat.
* Ruth drinking from a water pump at the Hot Springs Country Club, also circa 1923.
* Ruth riding a horse at Oaklawn Jockey Club, also circa 1923.
* Cy Young, the legendary baseball pitcher, March 23, 1907. This photo was taken during spring training for pitchers held in Whittington Park. At the time Young was the player/manager for the Boston Americans (later renamed the Boston Red Sox).

"Hot Springs: A Journey Through History" consists of photographs from the collection of the Garland County Historical Society that have been enlarged and framed for exhibition purposes.
 

Gallery Walk

501-624-0550
 

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 Walk

501-624-4083
Contact: Davis Tillman
 

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.

18 Years The Foreigner

www.pockettheatre.com
501-623-8585
Contact: The Pocket Theatre
 

The Pocket Community Theatre presents "The Foreigner." A comedy by Larry Situe. May 6-15 at 7:30 p.m., and May 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m.

Admission: $10 adults, $5 student thru grade 12

6th Discarde D'Arte Recycled Sculpture Contest

www.cityhs.net
AdamRobertsHSGCBC@msn.com
501-623-7871
Contact: Adam Roberts
 

10-5 p.m. Recycled Sculpture Contest showcases the artistic talent and creativity of area individuals, civic, school and other groups using recycled, and/or reused items as the media for art. Prizes are awarded to winners by popular vote. This event is located on the Hollywood Trail of the Hot Springs Creek Greenway adjacent to Hollywood Park.

Admission: Free

8th Annual Art in the Park

www.cityhs.net
barline@cityhs.net
501-321-6871
Contact: Bea Arline
 

Saturday 10-5 p.m.; Sunday 11-4 p.m. Set in picturesque Hollywood Park adjacent to the Hot Springs creek Greenway, over 50 artists display, demonstrate and sell their juried fine arts & fine crafts along a meandering creek. Live entertainment, youth art area, animal adoptions (Bark in the Park) and concessions will be available.

Admission: Free

Hot Springs' Cruisers 15th Annual Car Show

www.hscruisers.com
floss50@juno.com
501-760-2849
Contact: Jim Yates
 

Owners of classic, antique, custom trucks and cars and street rods are invited to enter their vehicles in this exciting competition. All vehicles will be judged within its appropriate class. 100-125 Cars and trucks are expected to be entered and on display. Tons of fun for everyone. Drawings for great prizes! Over 120 trophies, excellent prizes and drawings. Come join the fun. Admission: Free to spectators

Ringers of Hope Bell Choir Final - Mother's Day

robneall@hotmail.com
870-342-6276
Contact: Robert Neall
 

The Ringers of Hope touring bell choir, will present their 3nd annual “Grand Finale Concert” on Mother’s Day in the Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens, on Sunday at 3 p.m. Music will include many traditional Christian favorites as well as a special children’s selection.

5th - Stueart Pennington Running Of The Tubs

501-321-2277
 

Stueart Pennington Running Of The Tubs, an open bathtub race that highlights the city's colorful history of "We Bathe the World," on World-famous Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.
The winning team will receive a traveling winner's trophy that it will keep until the next year's race. Individual team members will receive a trophy. Two additional trophies will be given, one for the Most Original Tub and one for the Most Humorous Tub.

For a complete list of rules please contact the Hot Springs Convention Center.
Some of the rules include -

* All team members must be 18 or older.
* The four team members pushing the tubs must wear hats of some type and shape and also some suspenders.
* Anything goes, including water balloons, costumes and race strategies.

All entry fees will be donated to the Downtown Merchants Christmas Tree Fund.

Hot Springs Farmers Market

Local produce in season includes blackberries, blueberries, greens, onions, peppers, okra, purple hull peas, cantaloupes, watermelons, peaches, plums, squash, beans and Arkansas tomatoes. Other offerings include grass fed beef, pork and lamb, eggs, baked goods, honey, fresh cut flowers, herbs and plants, hand-crafted jewelry, cards, soaps, and more. 

Meet the farmers and craft vendors at your local Farmers Market. Choose from a wide variety of Arkansas grown fruits and vegetables. Enjoy live entertainment on Saturday mornings and the wonderful atmosphere the market patrons bring. Market is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 6-11 a.m. and Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. from May to October!

BFL All-American

www.bfl.flwoutdoors.com/
info@flwoutdoors.com
(270) 252-1000
Contact: FLW Outdoors
 

The $1 million All-American features 54 weekend anglers and 54 co-anglers fishing for top awards of $140,000 in the Boater Division and $70,000 in the Co-angler Division. The winning boater and winning co-angler will advance to the $2.5 million Forrest Wood Cup presented by BP and Castrol in Atlanta Aug. 5-8, 2010, where pros will compete for as much as $1 million and coanglers will fish for as much as $100,000 – the sport’s largest awards, the release said.



The All-American, in conjunction with the FLW Tour qualifying event, will feature its traditional Family Fun Zone and Outdoor Show at the convention center, with daily giveaways for children and adults. The Family Fun Zone will be open Thursday through Sunday of tournament week. Admission to all of the events will be free.

2010 FLW Tour

www.flwoutdoors.com/
info@flwoutdoors.com
(270) 252-1000 or 501-321-2277, 800-772-2489
Contact: Hot Springs Convention Center
 

FLW Outdoors, named after Forrest L. Wood, the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with FLW Fantasy Fishing, offering the largest awards possible in the history of fantasy sports.

The All-American, in conjunction with the FLW Tour qualifying event, will feature its traditional Family Fun Zone and Outdoor Show at the convention center, with daily giveaways for children and adults. The Family Fun Zone will be open Thursday through Sunday of tournament week. Admission to all of the events will be free.

15th Annual Hot Springs Music Festival

www.hotmusic.org
festival@hotmusic.org
501-623-4763
Contact: Laura Rosenberg
 

200 international musicians come together to produce 21 concerts and over 250 open rehearsals of symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, opera, choral works, chamber music, and masterclasses.

Admission: Most events free; some $5-25