August Calendar of Events

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The 2007 Southern Living Idea House in Red Oak Ridge is just minutes outside Hot Springs and a short drive from Little Rock. Amenities in the development include more than 800 gated acres of natural beauty offering estate-size residences, as well as a beautiful garden-home living, all with meandering trails, two private fishing lakes and a private pool. Better still, it's all just a stone's throw from Hot Springs' business, medical, professional and retail amenities.

The Southern Living Idea House at Hot Springs will be open for tours June 9 - Sept. 30 and will be featured in the August 2007 issue of Southern Living magazine.

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Nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains near Lakes Hamilton and Catherine, this stately 4,500 square-foot brick home evokes old-world elegance with Georgian and French architectural influences. Designed by renowned residential designer Rick Gary Riley of Plano, Texas, a large open terrace greets visitors and welcomes them into the home.

Once inside, the wrought-iron doors, brick floors and archways accent the front foyer while a winding staircase draws the eye upstairs. Tucked beneath the staircase, a wine closet stands ready for entertaining. The main floor features a large, open family area with a fireplace and brick arches that open into the spacious eat-in kitchen. In the rear, an outdoor living area has two covered porches and an open-air kitchen and fireplace.

July 3 - September 30, 2007
Hot Springs Presents World Premiere of ‘The American Soldier,'

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Hot Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau and Summit Bank present the world premiere exhibit of The American Soldier, A Photographic Tribute. The exhibit was created by curator/producer Cyma Rubin, whose Capture The Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs brought worldwide attention to Hot Springs when it was exhibited at the Convention Center in 2003.

The exhibition is sponsored by EADS North America, the North American operations of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. The exhibition is sponsored and presented by Business of Entertainment, Inc., producers of live theater, films, documentaries and photography exhibitions.

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Inexpressible grief. Unalloyed joy. Determination. Apprehension. Love. Fear.
They're the faces of The American Soldier. They span the time from the advent of photography during the Civil War through the present wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

All are compelling.

The American Soldier, A Photographic Tribute, contains 114 photographs, from the Civil War to the Iraq war.

The American Soldier salutes all American soldiers - Minute Man, pony soldier, doughboy, grunt, dog face or GI - with photographs that capture the essence of American soldiering over more than 150 years, ever since the birth of photography.
The enlarged photographs cover America at war from the Civil War, Spanish American War, Boxer Rebellion, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the 1991 Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. They capture the danger and the frustration, the humor and the beauty, the camaraderie, the death and the victory that American soldiers have experienced.

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Boats launch from Brady Mountain Resort, www.bradymtn.com, 501-767-3422, located at 4120 Brady Mountain Road in Royal.

All events, Boat and Tackle Show, are open and free to the public. Daily weigh-ins at 5 p.m. in Summit Arena.

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Hot Springs is the place to be for the Forrest Wood Cup Championship and Outdoor Show. Come partake in the festivities and watch one pro win the biggest prize in bass fishing -- $1 million.

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Free admission

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Ever wondered about the animals that inhabit Arkansas? We focus our weekend interpretive programs on the mammals of Arkansas with movies, crafts and more!

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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.

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The junior anglers will each be paired with an FLW Tour pro for competition on Lake Hamilton. There will be three anglers to a boat: a junior angler from each age group plus an FLW Tour pro who will assist the junior anglers but will not fish. The two junior anglers will share control of the boat for the day but will compete in their respective age groups. The full field of junior anglers will compete Aug. 4 then be cut to the top angler in each age bracket from each of the TBF's six geographic divisions. Weights will be zeroed Aug. 5 as six anglers in the 11 to 14 age bracket and six anglers in the 15 to 18 age bracket continue competition, with the winners determined by the heaviest catch from that day.

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The National Guard Junior World Championship will feature youth anglers from as many as 46 TBF states fishing for $30,000 in scholarships plus youth-program grants for their states. Each participating state will be represented by two junior anglers: one in the 11 to 14 age bracket and another in the 15 to 18 age bracket.
Additionally, FLW Outdoors, on behalf of the National Guard, will award $1,000 to each of the state TBF chapters represented by the six finalists in each age bracket. This money, totaling $12,000, will benefit each chapter's youth program.

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Sponsored by The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

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This event is a community showcase of over 200 area businesses. Business Expo will be Thursday, August 9 and attracts thousands of potential customers in addition to building strong business-to-business relationships with other exhibitors. This is a great way to promote and display your products.

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Country star who hits include "No Doubt About It." McCoy won Entertainer of the Year, 1998 & 1999 TNN/Music City News Country Awards.

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Tillman's Antiques, celebrating twenty-five years in the 100 block, 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. Antique Row with over 15 shops, two restaurants and a hotel also includes wonderful upscale boutiques featuring ladies clothing, decorative accessories, jewelry, linens, gourmet food, luxury bath items and a children's store. Restaurants include the Colonial Pancake and Waffle House celebrating its forty-fifth year in the 100 block who has expanded its menu to include plate lunches and Jernigan's Restaurant celebrating their 12th year on the 100 block serving up traditional southern favorites.

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One of the greatest R&B groups in the history of American music with hits that include "Only You."

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Reservation recommended. Contact for admission information.

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Enjoy a relaxing summer evening listening to music and dining alfresco with great food from one of Hot Springs premier restaurants. A new restaurant and musical group will be featured each month.

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Join them on their "farewell tour" as they perform such hits as "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride."

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Free admission and parking. Hickory Hill Park directions: Go 1 mile up Hwy 7N from Hwy 5 junction, turn right on Bryant Road and go 2 blocks.

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Gospel music concert featuring southern gospel music, bluegrass gospel, and plenty of old time country gospel in an outdoor amphitheater nestled in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains. Bring lawn chairs for seating in outdoor amphitheater. Refreshment stand. (No ice chests / coolers).