Gallery Walk
First Friday of the Month
Location: Downtown Hot Springs
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
Third Friday of the Month
Location: 100 Block of Central Avenue - Downtown Hot Springs
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.
106th Annual Live Racing at Oaklawn
Date: January 15 - April 10
Location: Oaklawn Park
www.oaklawn.com
winning@oaklawn.com
501-623-4411 or 1-800-OAKLAWN
Oaklawn Park's 2010 live racing season begins! Through April 10th the Thoroughbred world is focused on Hot Springs' world famous Oaklawn Park. Races are Wednesdays through Sundays at 1:30pm and Saturdays at 1pm. Derby Day is April 10. For more information please call or visit Oaklawn's web site.
Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament
Date: March 6-9, 2010
Location: Summit Arena
Game Schedules and ticket information will be announced at a later date. General admission tickets will be sold on GAME DAY ONLY IF AVAILABLE. Game times subject to change. For ticket information, please call Summit Arena at 501-620-5001 or Ticketmaster at 501-321-1919 (www.ticketmaster.com).
Tuesday Tea Series
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Location: Garvan Woodland Gardens
www.garvangardens.org
gardeninfo@garvangardens.org
501-262-9300 or 800-366-4664
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. Cost is $15 for members and $18 for non-members. Seating is limited. Pre-payment required.
Arkansas State High School Basketball Championship
Date: March 11-13, 2010
Location: Summit Arena
501-321-2027 or 800-543-2284
2010 HRMA Human Resource Management
Date: March 16-17, 2010
Location: Hot Springs Convention Center
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
www.hrmaar.org
info@hrmaar.org
501-372-0929
Contact: Nancy Martinsen
Human Resource Management, Workers Compensation, Self-Insurance, training and development, and employee safety topics. Admission: $325
6th Annual Valley of the Vapors Music Festival
Date: March 17-21, 2010
Location: Low Key Arts/Maxine's/Various Venues in Historic Downtown Hot Springs
www.valleyofthevapors.com
shea@valleyofthevapors.com
501-282-9056
Contact: Shea Childs
A small venue rock festival featuring today's global innovators of all forms of rock including; indie, punk, ska, alt. country, and experimental music. This years VOV will feature performances by Lucero, The Memphis Belles Burlesque, and Mountain Sprout, to name a few. Saturday and Sunday will be all day events suitable for all ages. Check the websites for performance, workshop and panel schedules. Admission: Tickets vary from $15 to $5
First Ever 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Location: Bridge Street
Time: 6:30 p.m.
www.hotsprings.org/festivals_events/stpat_parade.asp
hscvb@hotsprings.org
501-321-2277 or 1-800-772-2489
Come see the World's Shortest, First ever, 7th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Pub Crawl!
Bo Derek is this years Grand Marshall.
Derek gained worldwide fame in 1979 as the perfect fantasy woman in “10,” Blake Edwards’ film comedy starring the late Dudley Moore. The film’s iconic scene was of Derek, her hair in then-unusual beaded cornrows, running in slow motion on the beach. Information on entering a float, marching group, musical group, spoof group or other entry in the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade is available by e-mailing Leysa Lowery at leysa@hotsprings.org.
BAGGO Tournament
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Location: Hot Springs Airport/Memorial Field
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Registration and team practice start at 11 a.m. Join us and give back to our local Ouachita Chapter Red Cross! Come "TOSS FOR THE RED CROSS"! Cash prize for first place. For more information, call 501-318-3426 or email lacy.kassandra@gmail.com. To pre-register email your TEAM NAME, TEAM MEMBERS, and CONTACT INFO to tournaments@baggo.com
