Valley of the Vapors. The strongest indie festival around celebrated its 4th year by bringing nearly 30 bands from seven different countries to Hot Springs for a week. The organizers influence didn’t end with the festival. In the fall, they hosted the Flaming Lips wacko sci-fi epic, “Christmas on Mars,” at the Malco.

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