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2 • The Springs • April 2019

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Farmers & Artisans Market is planning an exciting Main Season this year that includes weekly
Youth Market booths, and loads of food, arts and crafts.

Local Food, Local Art,
Local Music: Be Local

The Historic Downtown Farmers Market (HDFM) announces the opening
of the Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market (HSFAM) Main Season 2019 on
Saturday, May 4, 7:00 a.m. to noon.

“We are excited to open Main Season this year! We have a lot of returning
faces, and some new vendors, too. There will be truckloads of local produce, meats,
eggs, plants, flowers, baked goods, jewelry, art, crafts and clothing. Local musician,
Mike Tripp, will be playing from 9 a.m. to noon. We are local food, local art and
local music, so come be local with us,” said Meredith Pitts Finn, president of the
HDFM Board of Directors.

“We’ve made a few changes to Main Season 2019. We now offer Youth
Market booths any Saturday so young entrepreneurs don’t have to wait until the
end of the month to come sell their wares. We encourage all youths to participate.
Just fill out an application on our website. Also, community booths are available for
non-profits to use for educational or informational purposes. And we have invited
local high schools’ ensembles and small groups to play at the Market,” said Finn.

The Market partners with the US Department of Agriculture-Food &
Nutrition Service and the Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention to offer the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infant & Children
(WIC) and Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) programs. SNAP recipients can swipe
their EBT card for any amount up to $20 and DUFB matches it for free.

Located at Farmers Market Pavilion, 121 Orange Street, the Market
operates year-round. Main Season is May 4 to October 26: Saturdays 7:00 a.m.
– Noon, Tuesdays 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Winter Market is Saturdays 9 a.m. to Noon.
Parking is free and available in the lots located north and south of the pavilion.

For more information, visit www.HotSpringsFarmersMarket.com, email
[email protected] or call 501-262-8049. Find them on Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter.

FLSD to Vote on Millage
for School Improvements

By Victoria Pike
As the Fountain Lake School District (FLSD) has been growing throughout

the years, the budget has remained the same. Unlike all the other schools in Garland
County, FLSD hasn’t experienced a millage increase since 1990.

A millage is a property tax increase, expressed in mills per dollar, meaning
that for every dollar a certain percentage goes toward the school district, county or
township of an area.

FLSD is proposing a 4.0 millage increase for several reasons. The money
gained from this increase will allow for a safer campus for all students. Currently,
the campus traffic flow is inefficient and provides safety hazards that can easily be
fixed. With increased millage, the traffic and safety concerns will be resolved.

Also, the teacher salaries at FLSD have remained the same for 6 years,
while all other schools in Garland County have encountered raises within the
same time frame. A portion of the millage increase will go toward the teachers and
staff salaries to ensure the same great quality education Fountain Lake has always
offered.

Additionally, the millage increase could offer FLSD a new preschool
facility, possible roadway developments, additional parking on campus and so
many more opportunities.

The deadline for new voters to register to vote in the May 21, 2019 school
election is Monday, April 22.  Registration is completed at the county clerk’s office,
or a mail-in form is available at garlandcounty.org/218/Voter. For more information
on the FLSD millage increase, please visit flcobras.com.

4 • The Springs • April 2019

“Heels to Hammer”
Volunteer Opportunity
Benefits the Community

The fifth annual Garland County Habitat for Humanity event focusing on
women building, “Heels to Hammers,” takes place April 30-May 4, at the site of
Watt Street in Hot Springs. The houses will be located at 103 and 105 Watt Street.

Participants will build each day, 9 am - 12 pm, choosing which day (or
days) they can build. Over the course of five days, Habitat for Humanity will create
two new family homes, side by side, on Watt Street.

From swinging a hammer to landscaping a yard or painting a room, this
event encourages women of all skill levels to participate in building a Habitat for
Humanity home. In addition to helping two deserving families receive a home, this
week gives women a sense of camaraderie and team-building opportunities. And
yes, men are welcome to build too!

This year, Heels to Hammers presenting sponsor is Window Mart.
Lowes and Hot Springs Village are Hammer Sponsors. Community partners
providing refreshments and meals to our volunteers include Chick-Fil-A, Longhorn
Steakhouse, ABI Insurance, Hotel Hot Springs and Kollective Coffee + Tea.    

Garland County Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1995 and has
built 139 houses to date. GCHFH will hold a double dedication for both Heels to
Hammers houses and will invite all volunteers to participate in welcoming home
two new families. The dedications are tentatively scheduled for late summer to
early fall.

Registration is $35 per day; $25 for early bird registration by April 8. Each
participant will receive a T-Shirt, nail apron, safety goggles, construction pencil, and
work gloves. Coffee, refreshments and lunch are provided by community partners.

Participants need to arrive between 8:30 - 8:45 am to check in, sign
waivers, and collect supplies.

To register, please follow the link on our Garland County Habitat for
Humanity Facebook page and/or visit our website at www.garlandcountyhabitat.
org. You can also call the GCHFH office at 501-632-5600 for more information or
to register.

SUMMERFEST UPTOWN
A Growing Park Avenue Community
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HISTORY OF PARK AVENUE LIGHT UPTOWN

By Felisha Butler By Felisha Butler

Long ago, Uptown Park Avenue was the premiere Relaunched in 2013, the ParkAvenue Community an important part of the city and looked forward to it
place to live and be. Ramble Street was known Association (PACA) in works with the city, becoming the place it once was. When a hotel was taken
as Doctor’s Row because of the many doctors and had a plan that featured curb bump-outs, crosswalks, down, he envisioned a park on the empty lot. When
lawyers that lived in the residential homes. As time and improved sidewalks. Upon noticing how dark the the park became a reality, it was named in his honor –
went on and the generation died out, the area went into a area was at night, they realized they needed something David F. Watkins Memorial Park. It is a lovely place for
decline, losing its sparkle and it became more of a tourist that would encourage people to feel safe enough to be families to gather and also serves its purpose as a storm
spot with hotels, motels and bars lining the roads. out after dark. After spending many months researching drainage area.
When the people in the community decided to these lights, they found the perfect fit – a New York
take matters into their own hands, the Park Avenue Central Park-style street lamp. These LED lights are PACA is working diligently on the park and upon
Community Association (PACA) was formed to restore designed to be night-sky friendly with the light aimed completion will have a splash pad, an amphitheater, a
Park Avenue to its previous glory days. They joined down so that you can still see the sky. butterfly garden, areas for picnics and more to come.
together in the neighborhood and brainstormed ways to “This is the next step to revitalizing and making
revitalize and rebuild the area. To make these ideas into this a beautiful neighborhood,” said, Hannah Mills, “We want to have a bright ambiance, a feeling of
reality they began writing grants for sidewalks, striping chairperson of the Light Uptown Committee. welcome, like they’ve arrived somewhere,” Ezekial said.
on the roads, adding bike lanes, and placing flower beds PACA does many different types of fundraisers, “Mostly, we want to make it safer for our pedestrians,
one can see on the side of the street which also help such as SummerFest, to encourage local businesses and our cyclists and our neighborhood.”
alleviate flooding. residenets to become a part of Light Uptown. In return
Thanks to the association, Park Avenue is slowly but for a donation of $500 or more, the committee offers to Upon completion of the Light Uptown project,
surely becoming a safer place for folks to hang out with place your name on a plate on the light which is how the there will be 77 new street lamps lighting Park Avenue
their families while it is being restored to even better seven lights to date have been sponsored. from the Majestic site to Circle Drive.
than its former glory. Angie Ezekial, current president of PACA,
mentioned the first fundraising project at Deluca’s old As of now, there are eight lamps and the committee
SUMMERFEST UPTOWN location raised $20,000. “We basically grass rooted. is hoping to bump this number up after the May
By Felisha Butler We made the hors d’oeuvres and did all the catering fundraisers. If you are interested in being a part of Light
ourselves,” Ezekial said. “All of the floral arrangements Uptown, please call Hannah Mills at 501-282-1472 and
Held on the vintage, historic property of Dame came out of our yards and the community gardens. see what you can do to help make our community a safer
Fortune’s Cottage Court, SummerFest Uptown We are known to do everything from scratch here in and more enjoyable place to live and visit.
is a one-day festival that exists to spotlight the magnificent Uptown.”
Park Avenue being restored to its past beauty while Their next big project to raise funds is Let Your
raising money to continue funding the improvements for Light Shine, a variety show and fundraiser at Maxwell
projects such as Light Uptown. Hannah Mills has been a Blade’s Theatre of Magic, where the entertainment
member of PACA for many years, dedicating a lot of her will be a show stopper. Maxwell Blade will show off
time to the community. his magic and PACA’s own Angie Ezekial, under the
“We realized we’re not the same Park Avenue,” name Sylvia Stems, will perform as well. Throughout
Mills said. “The common perception was that we were the night you’ll also be able to bid on the local celebrity
still the same old Park Avenue so we had to do something bachelor and bachelorette auction while supporting your
to change that image.” community. General Admission tickets are $50 and V.I.P
Summerfest Uptown was then conceived to celebrate seating is $75. Let Your Light Shine will be the week
Uptown Park Avenue, bringing positive attention to the after Summerfest, May 10, at 7 p.m.
area. Now only taking place once a year, SummerFest “Out of this fundraiser, we hope to add a lot of new
began with nine festivals over the year. lights on Park Avenue,” Mills said.
People are now realizing that Park Avenue is a new Park Avenue is located on Arkansas Highway 7,
and improved place, earning the nickname Uptown. This also known as Scenic 7 Byway, a popular route which
year, the event is in collaboration with the Arts and the goes through Hot Springs.
Park art festival and will feature vendors that are arts and David F. Watkins, a Hot Springs City Manager who
craft related. SummerFest is free, family friendly with a passed away, had a vision for Park Avenue. He felt it was
food truck, live music, and an art project to make the day
fun for everyone.
Summerfest Uptown is scheduled for Saturday, May 4,
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court
at 609 Park Ave. Don’t miss this chance to spend a nice,
gorgeous Spring day with the folks of Uptown Park Avenue.

6 • SummerFest • The Springs • April 2019

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
By Victoria Pike

If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community, while enjoying a
night out, you’re in the right place. On Friday, May 10th, the Park Avenue
Community Association (PACA) and the SummerFest Committee will host “Let
Your Light Shine” – a fundraiser for the benefit of Uptown Park Avenue. The groups
are continuing to raise money to “Light Uptown,” which includes purchasing Central
Park-style street lights to place along Park Avenue in order to revitalize the northern
entryway into Hot Springs and provide beautiful lighting and safety at night.
At the May event, the Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic will be home to many
silent auction items, and numerous talent acts. Some of the night’s features will
include live art drawings by local artists, the singing of Shirley Chauvin and Sylvia
Stems, fire dancers, and, of course, the Magic of Maxwell Blade himself. The show
will begin at 7:30 PM with the doors opening at 6 PM. To purchase tickets, visit
www.maxwellblade.com.

PACA Board of Directors

Park Avenue Community Association • PACA • Angie Ezekiel • Angelia Griggs
President Special Events Chair
PO Box 435, Hot Springs, AR 71902 • Briana Moore • Dwayne Ezekiel
[email protected] Vice-President • Dr. Kumar Maruthur
• Ricko Donovan • Hannah Mills
501-282-1852 • 501-655-1255 Treasurer • David Reagan
• Janice Jones • Dr. Cynthia Rogers
Secretary • Adolf Thum
• Lisa Schoonover
Co-Secretary

SummerFest
VENDOR SPACES

SummerFest Uptown is offering 10x10 vendors
spaces for $20 at this year’s SummerFest on
Saturday, May 4 . There are a limited number of
spaces that will be assigned on a first come basis.
Contact Hannah Mills at The Hot Springy Dingy,
501-282-1872 for more information about how to
register for a FREE vendor space.

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8 • The Springs • April 2019 Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Stay c Learn c Enjoy
Eat c Hike c Walk c Play
Shop c Tour c Drink

100 Block Park Ave 500 Block Park Ave 800 Block Park Ave 1000 Block Park Ave

Majestic Lawn North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor David F. Watkins Memorial Park Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Historic landmark Wine, beer & spirits Community Park under construction. Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Phase 1. Come watch it develop.
200 Block Park Ave Park Avenue Hair 700 Block Park Ave Larkmartin Soaps
Precision cuts by appointment 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast Handmade soaps and lotions
Tootsies Bailey’s Dairy Treat Uptown Barber Shop Bed and breakfast
Petsitting, DIY dog bath & unique One of three drive-ins in town Taquira Jamiez 1010 Liquor
dog gifts Mexican Food Parkway Court Wine, beer & spirits
The Arrangement Daily, weekly, monthly
Florist RED LIGHT ROASTERY
Bower Motel
400 Block Park Ave Swan Song Spa TOOTSIE’S
Spa services and natural springs Epic Cabinets & Design
Red Box Countertops, cabinets & accessories
One Stop Detail Shop water fed Jacuzzi bath Movie rentals
Arkansas Tower Motel
Auto detail 600 Block Park Ave Short-Dodson House/ Tower Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Motel, built in 1901 Bike service & repair, parts & accessories
The Hot Springy Dingy E-Z Mart
Fast stop
Unique gifts, fine jewelry from The Gold Inn Budget Inn/Relax Inn
around the world, costume rentals Park Haven Community Garden Quaint Uptown motel
Community vegetable garden Lynwood Motel 100 Block Arbor Street
Red Beard’s Living Canvass Shell Gas Station
Family Dollar Low Key Arts
Tattoos & Piercing Haven United Methodist Thrift Independent music and art.
Tattoos & piercings Store
Bargains galore Coffeehouse 2 Blocks Join the
HOT SPRINGY DINGY Coffee Roaster “Light Uptown

Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court 900 Block Park Ave Project”
An historic boutique motel where For details,
modern amenities and vintage 910 Park Avenue Food Court stop in at
-inspired design merge with mid- Featuring Itz Gud Fud, as well as Hot Springy
century “roadside” motor court other guest food trucks Dingy or ask
cool. the Uptown
merchants.

THANKS FOR
LIGHTING UPTOWN!

PACA & SummerFest Sponsors Who Share Our Vision

Arvest Bank MOR/CED Electric
City of Hot Springs Morris Foundation
Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Prohibition Press
Hot Springs Civitan Red Light Roastery
The Hot Springy Dingy Springs Magazine

Itz Gud Fud Tax Connection
Dr. Kumar Maruthur Team Thomason
Teen Challenge
McGrew Electric Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Moore Family Foundation

HOW TO DONATE LIGHT UPTOWN PROJECT

We would like to invite you to be a part recognized on a commemorative plaque at the
of the Light Uptown project. The Park base of the light(s) they sponsor. See the list of
Avenue Community Association (PACA) and “BENEFITS” below.
the SummerFest Uptown committee are raising
funds for these vintage style street lamps to line By helping us “Light Uptown,” (our
Uptown Park Avenue. Partnering with the City of historic gateway to the city) an even brighter
Hot Springs provides the infrastructure for these future for Uptown and Greater Hot Springs is on
fixtures at a cost of $5,000 each.  
the horizon.
There are a variety of tax deductible Mail your check donation to PACA,
funding opportunities. Qualifying donors will be
PO Box 435, Hot Springs, AR 71902 or call
(501) 538-4370 to donate by credit card.

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Trent’s Floor Solutions
Trent’s Floor Solutions has

been in the same location at 916

Hobson Avenue, in Hot Springs, for

16 years. Trent and his family have

been contracting in the Village and

surrounding areas since 1972.

Trent and Candace Young are

looking forward to you stopping by to

visit, design, and deal direct with both

of them on your project.

Trent put his name on the

business so that customers have the
knowledge up front of who they will be Trent and Candace Young provide friendly and
knowledgeable customer service.
dealing with when they walk through the

door. He is always there for anyone who has a question or a problem to be solved.

He spends the time learning about the products to gain the knowledge it

takes to help his customers. “We also install all of what we sell, along with handicap

showers. And we welcome the “Do-It-Yourself-ers” as well,” said Trent.

They have Shaw Bellera and Mohawk AIR.O Luxury, as well as many

commercial carpets. They sell the major brands of Porcelains and Ceramics, natural

stones, major brands of hardwoods, and many brands of laminates…too many to

mention. Visit their showroom of “play pretties” for your kitchen backsplashes and

/or bathroom accents.

Trent says “Being in this industry for more than 30 years, we notice the

floor product trends always go in cycles, but the basics in doing a floor right the first

time never change. And that is where we come in! With all the big box stores and

the internet sites, we still have a passion for helping others on a one on one basis.”

So come see “What’s Under Your Feet?” at Trent’s Floor Solutions, 916 Hobson

Ave. Call 501-321-1215 or 501-321-4995 8am – 5pm Monday - Friday.

GC Library Has a Cure
for April Showers

By Paul Kagebein

The Garland County Library invites you

to avoid the likely April showers by coming inside

and enjoying any of our wonderful programming

endeavors.

First of all, during the entire month of

April, the library will be hosting a Pet Food Drive.

Donating any can or bag of dog or cat food will net

you one entry (per can or per pound) into a fabulous

prize drawing. One lucky winner will be rewarded

for their generosity with a new Fire HD 10 tablet,

fully compatible with the library’s digital offerings.

All donations will be given to the Garland County Paul Kagebein, Adult Services
Humane Society.
Programmer at GC Library.

Pet lovers during April can also submit a

photo of their furry, feathery, or scaly friends to enter the Pet Photo Contest. The

actual voting and display will happen on April 30th, so please submit your photo

before then. See our website for more information and rules.

April is full of other notable events. Library programs this month range

from an edu-taining presentation on the Mammals of Arkansas featuring Master

Naturalist Belinda Jonak on April 6th, to a fascinating Pysanky Easter Egg showcase

with award-winning artist Lorrie Popow on April 10th, to a discussion (with

samples!) on the popular Mediterranean Diet from Family & Consumer Science

Agent Alison Crane on April 23rd. All of these programs require registration.

Visit the library online at www.gclibrary.com or call 501-623-4161 or

501-922-4483 for information about special events, library collections, or library

services. The library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs.

Paul Kagebein is the Adult Services Programmer at the Garland County

Library.  He likes contributing to his hometown of Hot Springs by day and thinking

of ways to do so by night. He also likes good food and good movies, but who doesn’t?

10 • The Springs • April 2019 April Art Matters

As Spring is just beginning, the weather is perfect, and the days are
getting longer. Get out and treat yourself to the beauty of nature this month. Take
a leisurely stroll down Gallery Walk on Friday, April 5th, which is, as always, the
first Friday of the month, where you can see the unique artworks created by local
artisans and crafts people.

Also this month, don’t miss the Launch Party for the 5th Annual Arts
& The Park 10-day art festival. The Launch Party takes place Friday, April 26th

ALISON PARSONS STUDIO
1017 Lakeshore Dr. • 501-655-0604 • alisonparsons.com
A working artist’s studio on Lake Hamilton. Special Commissions,
Paintings, Prints, Note Cards of Local Landmarks and much more! Come
by boat or car - call or text. Located just 2 ½ miles from Sam’s Club look
for the black-pink striped mailbox. Facebook: Alison Parsons Studio.

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring Jimmy Leach’s art.  “Coloring Outside the Lines.”  Jimmy
will be present to discuss his work. Margaret Kipp, Patricia Bailey and
Ellen Schumacher will have wall art. Ernie Bolieu will be on hand to
discuss Southwest Jewelry. Valerie Hanks-Goetz pottery & pine needle
baskets will be on display. Prints by local, national & international
artists. Thomas Kinkade art in Gallery II. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.

ARTISTS’WORKSHOP GALLERY
610A Central • 501-623-6401
artistsworkshopgallery.com
Featured Artists Sheliah Halderman and Michael Preble. Halderman’s
work is distinguished by harmonious color and glowing light. Preble is
presenting “Along Hot Springs Creek,” a portfolio of 24 photographs
exploring the city’s popular creek. Featured miniature artists are Joy
Clark Hill and Caryl Joy Young. Also, remaining on view through April, art from Hot Springs
High School students. Open Mon-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun 12-5 pm.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS GALLERY
620 Central #1C • 501-623-2323
crystalspringsmining.com
Expect the unusual at Crystal Springs, featuring an amazing collection
of minerals, crystals, gems & distinctive gifts from Arkansas and
around the world. Choose from stunning pieces of jewelry designed
by local and international artists. Find unique art created by Arkansas
artists. Children receive free Arkansas crystals. Mon -Sat 10 am-6 pm.

DRYDEN ART POTTERY STUDIO/GALLERY
341 Whittington • 501-623-4201 • drydenpottery.com
OPEN during April Gallery Walk. They are always making new and
exciting one-of-a-kind pieces! As an extra treat, the brave among us
can give their potter’s wheel a quick spin to test our skills. Park in
their lot, check out all the new pieces then walk to the other galleries
on Whittington. Come see pottery being made! Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm.

EMERGENT ARTS
341A Whittington
501-613-0352 • emergentarts.org
For National Poetry Month, Circle Gallery is exhibiting visual
artworks inspired by poetry. Featuring local artists and poets April 5
- May 25. Opening reception Friday, April 5 features an open mic for
poets who want to read. Gallery Walk Receptions, Fridays April 5 &
May 3, 5pm-8pm. Thur-Sat, noon to 5:00 p.m. Wheelchair accessible.

GALLERY CENTRAL
800 Central • 501-318-4278 gallerycentralfineart.com
Open for Gallery Walk, with many artists in attendance. Enjoy
beautiful art, representing over 35 artists.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • justusfineart.com
Selections of work by Michael Ashley, Donnie Copeland, Kristin
DeGeorge, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Laura Raborn, Sandra
Sell, Gene Sparling, Rebecca Thompson, Dan Thornhill, and others.
Opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Gallery Walk. The
exhibit runs April 5-30. Oil paintings by Dolores Justus and Rebecca
Thompson, and the dramatic striation paintings by Donnie Copeland.
A selection of Robyn Horn’s textured paintings and wood sculptures, work by wood sculptor
Sandra Sell, and wood turned vessels by Gene Sparling. Ceramics by Michael Ashley and
mixed media paintings by Dan Thornhill, along with work by printmaker Kristin DeGeorge
and a series of figurative pieces by Laura Raborn. Raborn will also be showing work at the
Landmark Building as part of their Next Generation Exhibit. Work by additional gallery artists
will also be available. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment.

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from 6-8 PM at Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs. Stick around that
weekend for Art Springs, a free outdoor arts festival, Sat-Sun April 27-28.

Various art events will take place around the city during the 10 days,
culminating in Studio Tours, May 4-5, when the public is invited to visit local
artists’ studios to see where the creativity takes place. For more information and
tickets for the launch party, visit hotspringsarts.org/launch-party. And see the Arts
& The Park Festival program in this issue of The Springs.

LANDMARK BUILDING
Henderson State University Hot Springs Campus
FB: HSU-Hot Springs Academic Initiatives
201 Market St • 501-545-0534
“Next Generation – Portraying Children and Childhood” is on display
till May 31. Thirty Arkansas artists and nineteen youth artists created
work depicting scenes of growing up. The HSU 2018 Summer
Intensive Teen Workshop’s mural, “One World”, is on display. New
works by folk artist Melverue Abraham has been added to the exhibit. Melverue will give an
artist talk at 5:30 pm. Laura Raborn will be doing a presentation and demo about painting
with stencils from 6–7pm. She is the instructor for the upcoming Arts & The Park Workshop,
Simple Stencils=Dynamo Designs. The exhibit is sponsored by the Morris Foundation.
Gallery is open Mon-Fri, 9 am - 4 pm, and by appointment on Sat & Sun, 501-545-0534,
[email protected].

RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
710 Grand Ave • 501-318-6193
RileyArtGlass.com
A working studio where the public can watch the Riley brothers create their
art glass (check glassblowing schedule on website or FB.) The brothers will
answer questions while they work, explaining the process and history of
glassblowing. Free Demos. Open Tue-Sat, 9am-4pm. Join us for Studio
Tours, May 4-5.

TOOTSIE’S
200 Park Avenue • 501-762-0575
tootsieshotsprings.com 
Tootsie’s isn’t just a pet store! We also sell art! We carry the work of
an amazing artist: Craig Campbell www.campbellsculpture.com. And
we’re open for Gallery Walk. Please join us 5-9pm. So don’t stop at
Whittington, come a little further and visit the Frog across from the
Majestic site. We will have refreshments and cute puppies. 8 am-6 pm
Mon-Sat. 10 am-6 pm Sun. Open later and earlier for babysitting and daycare.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington • 501-607-0214
Come out to Gallery Walk at Whittington Gallery! See our 47
local artists and enjoy plentiful food and beverages. Free & easy
parking. Listen to our great band - The Tone Chasers. And don’t
miss out on the drawing to win a great piece of art by Jenna DeSpain
White. Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 to 4. Join us for Studio
Tours, Sat-Sun, May 4-5.  We will have several artists painting
and doing demos both days. June Lamoureux - water colors out in our front lot. John
Faginkrantz - his Vapor Valley Collages. Steve Johnson and Ginger Ladehoff -
acrylic demos. Justin Warrick - his wild marker artwork and Suzanne Lamoureux
Kriesant - demos both days. Free refreshments and snacks.

GALLERY RELATED

FOREST PATH GALLERY
107 Stillmeadow Ln • 501-617-0594 • genesparling.com
Located in a beautiful setting, on a private nature preserve near Hot Springs, it’s the
showcase for the wood sculpture, bowls & furniture made by Gene Sparling, and
adjoins his home/studio. Demos/shop tours may also be available.

FOX PASS POTTERY
379 Fox Pass Cutoff • 501-623-9906
FoxPassPottery.com

Handmade Stoneware by Jim and Barbara Larkin. Beautiful wood
fired pottery. Take a Tour on Google Maps. 10am-5pm. Tuesday-
Saturday or by appointment.

TRADITIONAL ART GUILD
[email protected]
TAG is composed of local artists and art enthusiasts who enjoy being part of a
creative community which supports their growth as artists, regardless of their level
of experience. TAG is a place to network within the larger creative community
and organizes 2 group exhibits each year. Monthly meetings are held at the library
every third Thursday, September-May at 9:30am and the meeting/artist demo is
from 10-12 am. Visitors welcome. Membership is $15 per year and all artists are
welcome.

12 • The Springs • April 2019

Local Author Showcases
the Great Deeds

of Arkansas Women

By Erin Wood
Are you ready to meet fifty Arkansas women who will challenge the way

you think about identity, entrepreneurialism, community, and what it takes to lead a
creative life?

Through my book, Women Make Arkansas: Conversations with 50
Creatives (April, 2019), I’m excited to share my conversations with women
of diverse and dynamic pursuits including Hot Springs kombucha brewer
Jenny Lively and soap maker Briana Moore, the Arkansas Poet Laureate, a fire
performer, a film production designer, a hatter, a drag queen, an aspiring time
traveler, the state’s first certified chocolatier, and a ceramicist who has made
more than one hundred thousand blades of porcelain grass.

Together, these women bravely reveal how they quiet negative voices
(whether from critics’ mouths or inside their own heads), channel their intuition,
and work hard as hell to bear out their visions. The failures, victories, and
wisdom of these bold creatives will open you to infinite possibilities on the way
to your own creative freedom.

An 8.5 x 11 paperback with more than 250 color images, Women Make
Arkansas is available at etaliapress.com and through local and major booksellers.
It will be part of the 2019 Arkansas Literary Festival. Order now for yourself, as
the perfect Mother’s Day gift, or to encourage the creative in your life.

A Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in
Little Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (etaliapress.com). Wood is author
of Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives (April, 2019) and
editor of and a contributor to Scars: An Anthology (2015).

Mutiny and Murder On

the Ouachita Sea
ARRRRR

Mateys……Mutiny and

murder may be brewing

as something strange is

happening on the Jolly

Roger Ship since it

has been sailing on the

Ouachita Sea.

Captain James

Hook is as fearless as

ever - even though many

of his enemies are lurking

around the waters edge.

Peter Pan and Tinker

Bell are flying close by. The cast of The Murder and Macabre Dinner Theater is a
Captain motley crew that put on a riveting show, whether as pirates

Blackbeard has been or as The Brady Bunch.
eyeing the Jolly Roger

with Anne Bonny close to his side and Calypso has stayed near the surface of the

treacherous water.

The Murder and Macabre Dinner Theater will host this “who dun it”

Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at The Porterhouse

Restaurant at 707 Central Ave. The Porterhouse will cater a buffet dinner and will

have a cash bar available.

Come dressed as your favorite pirate or water creature and enter the

costume contest. The price is $50 per person and reservations are needed. Buffet

dinner is served at 6pm. The play begins at 7pm. Guests must be 21 or over to

attend. For tickets and more information, call 501-627-8727 or 501-627-5534.

Sat, Apr 27, 10 am –6 pm The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is visitors to interact one–on–one with artists and see
& Sun, Apr 28, 10 am–4 pm pleased to produce the 5th annual Arts & The Park, a them in their creative environments.
ten-day celebration of the arts, scheduled for April 26
Music After Dark, Sat, Apr 27, 6–10 pm to May 5, 2019 in Downtown Hot Springs National This year’s Guest Artists include Cinnamon Cooney
Park, Arkansas. HSACA is excited about showcasing aka The Art Sherpa, chalk artist Craig Thomas, portrait
LAUNCH PARTY the thriving talent of local and statewide visual artists, artist Byron Taylor, award landscape artist John Lasater,
musicians, dancers, poets, jewelers, potters, performers, 13 international musicians as part of the IBLA concert,
Friday, April 26 from 6 pm–8 pm authors, glass makers, sculptors and more in the events and Arkansas Children’s Theater on Tour production.
at Hill Wheatley Plaza that will be held during Arts & The Park 2019. There will be numerous arts events throughout the ten
days, including plein air paint-outs, workshops, concerts,
STUDIO TOURS Arts & The Park will begin with a Launch Party on artist demonstrations, poetry readings, and more.
April 26 at Hill Wheatley Plaza in historic downtown Hot
Sat–Sun, May 4–5, 10 am–4 pm Springs. Entertainment planned for the evening includes “Arts & The Park gives our community and its
feature chalk artist Craig R. Thomas, live painting by many visitors a unique opportunity to explore the arts
GALLERY WALK YouTube sensation The Art Sherpa, music, dance, art and culture in historic downtown Hot Springs and
by local artists – truly an evening celebrating the arts surrounding areas. Our local artists and community
Friday, May 3 and our local artists.   The evening will also feature the partners have come together to create this ten–day arts
culinary arts with delicious hors d’oeuvres by Catering celebration that showcases the beauty of our city and
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INSIDE! Temptation and refreshing beverages.  The Alliance the many talented people that live here,” said Ashley
www.hotspringsarts.org will present the 2019 Arts Ambassador Award to June Campbell, HSACA Board President. “There is something
Simmons.  for everyone to enjoy from music, studio tours, art
galleries, kid’s activities, theater, poetry, demos and
Art Springs will take place opening weekend of Arts workshops. Please come out and help us fulfill our
& The Park, Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. Art organization’s mission to Celebrate, Advocate and
Springs is a free two-day outdoor juried art festival and Promote the arts and culture of Hot Springs.”
showcase bursting with artists and artisans, performers,
poets, children’s art activities, a Sidewalk Chalk Walk Presenting Sponsor
expo and competition.

Studio Tours will be a highlight of this year’s festival,
held Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, where curious
art lovers can visit the personal studios of participating
artists. This is a hands-on, eye-opening experience for

BEGIN THE CELEBRATION!
Arts & The Park LAUNCH PARTY!

The Launch Party signals the beginning of The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance will present
Arts & The Park 2019 on Friday, April 26 the 2019 Arts Ambassador Award to June Simmons, an
avid arts volunteer, as part of the evening’s celebration.
from 6 pm–8 pm at Hill Wheatley Plaza in This year’s Arts Ambassador Award is a beautiful piece of
historic downtown Hot Springs. art specially designed for the Arts Ambassador by Gene
Sparling.
Entertainment planned for the
evening includes feature chalk artist Tickets to the Launch Party are available in advance for
Craig R. Thomas, live painting by $30 at HotSpringsArts.org or for $35 at the door. The event
YouTube sensation The Art Sherpa, is open to the public and all ages are welcome. For more
music, dance, art by local artists – truly information visit our Facebook page, HotSpringsArts.
an evening celebrating the arts and org or call 501-321-2027.
our local artists. The evening will also
feature the culinary creations by Catering It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here! The Hot Springs
Temptations, so guests can expect Area Cultural Alliance is so happy to bring you another
delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshing year of celebrating this great festival. We can’t wait to see
beverages!
you there!

ARTS Cooperative Team June and Gary have shared
AMBASSADOR their home and hospitality with too
JUNE SIMMONS (ACT) (the organization that later many artists and poets to mention, as well as
guests from the Hanamaki Sister City program by
The Arts Ambassador Award recipient is selected became the Hot Springs Area hosting “Home Stay” guests on numerous occasions.
by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance Board Each year their home is opened up to the community
each year and is given to a member of the Cultural Alliance) from 1989 through hosting HSACA Studio Tours.
Hot Springs community who embodies
the spirit of the organization’s to 2010, which helped to Simmons has also been an active volunteer and die-
mission: to Celebrate, Advocate hard supporter for many seasons of the Hot Springs
and Promote the arts and culture advance and empower Music Festival and the Hot Springs Documentary Film
of Hot Springs. This year’s Festival, and is a member of the Friends of Garvan
recipient is June Simmons, the arts by assisting Woodland Gardens since their beginnings. For the past 7
someone who has long been years she has been a member of the City of Hot Springs
committed to the arts in our arts programs in Arts Advisory Committee. An avid supporter of local art,
community. she has missed out on very few Hot Springs Gallery Walks
Arkansas. While and events celebrating Hot Springs arts and culture over
Upon graduating from the years.
Southern Illinois University, involved with ACT
Simmons taught high school We are honored that June Simmons has given so
English and Biology for four she held the position much of herself to this community. We hope this award,
years. After she and her husband, a beautiful work of art created by Gene Sparling, conveys
the incredibly talented artist Gary of secretary for three how valuable she and her talents have been to us and
Simmons moved to Hot Springs, how appreciative the Hot Springs community is to her
they both became stalwarts of the Hot years and was the dedication to the arts.
Springs arts community. During the 1980s
she worked at the Arkansas Craft Gallery, Poetry Committee
Arkansas Craft Guild and at Palmer’s Gallery.
chairperson for eight
Simmons served as a charter member of the Arts
years. As chairperson

of the Poetry

Committee, Simmons

was instrumental in

bringing esteemed poets

such as Allen Ginsberg, Rita

Dove, Miller Williams, and

Lawrence Ferlinghetti to Hot Springs.

Simmons acted as co-director for the

interactive arts festival, “ArtBlast” from 2000 until 2010.

LothveeArts? Table Of Contents

GET YOUR 2019 Page 2....................Launch Party, Tee Shirts
& Arts Ambassador
ARTS & THE PARK TEE SHIRT
Pages 3-5.............Art Springs Outdoor Festival
Show your support of our artists and the Hot Pages 6-7.............Daily Schedule, About HSACA
Springs Area Cultural Alliance by purchasing a Pages 8-9.............Studio Tours
2019 Arts & The Park tee shirt. The message Pages 10-11........Guest Artists & Workshops
on the shirts says it all, and whether you are
visiting studios, galleries, or Art Springs—Buy Craig R. Thomas, John P. Lasater IV
More Art. Tee shirts are only $15 each and can The Art Sherpa, Laura Raborn
be purchased at the Launch Party, Arts & The Byron Taylor
Park Hub, or at Art Springs. Pages 12-13........More Visual Art Workshops
& Demonstrations, Guest Authors,
Literary Events, Performances
& Concerts
Pages 14-15........Festivals, Receptions, Tours & Exhibits
Page 16.................Community Partners & Sponsors
HSACA Board Members

A FREE two-day, outdoor arts festival

Hill Wheatley Plaza • 629 Central Avenue

Sat, Apr 27, 10 am –6 pm & Sun, Apr 28, 10 am–4 pm

Art Springs is the free two-day outdoor juried art fes- Chalk Walk scenes created by youth and adult
tival, featuring fine art, fine crafts, artisan goods, and teams. Watch street artist Craig R. Thomas
demonstrations. Browse all of the exciting booths while create a 3d chalk painting. Cinnamon Cooney,
chatting with the artists themselves, and go home with The Art Sherpa, will be painting live and broad-
your own treasures. The Kids Creation Station is spon- casting on YouTube. Two days of live music and
sored by Hot Springs Village with crafts presented by poetry on the Art Springs Stage will entertain the
Garland County Children’s Library and Emergent Arts. entire family. Good food and drinks are available,
Sit back and enjoy the Arts Center Children’s Theatre too! Partners: Garland County Library, Emergent
on Tour production of Emperor’s New Clothes. The Hot Arts, Hot Springs Renaissance Festival, HSACA. Spon-
Springs Renaissance Festival will provide lots of family sors: Arvest Bank, Hot Springs Village, Henderson State
fun activities. Take a walk down the street to view the University, Budweiser.

ART SPRINGS - EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

CHALK WALK

This year marks the third-annual sidewalk chalk event Art Springs Schedule
during Art Springs and includes a free, judged sidewalk chalk
event, The Art of Literacy, for students in grades kindergarten Stage Schedule -Saturday, April 27th
through twelfth grades. There will also be an open, non-
judged event for adults. The student and adult Chalk Walk 10:00 -11:00 am New Horizons Band – Concert
events will take place on the sidewalks adjacent to Hill
Wheatley Plaza. 11:00 - 11:45 am Aaron Balentine – Singer/Songwriter

The judges for the student event are guest artist Craig 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Shannon Buck – Poet
R Thomas, Cape Girardeau, MO; Pepe Gaka, Italy; and
Longhua Xu, Hot Springs. Judging of the student event will 12:00 - 12:45 pm Miranda Jean – Songs of Yesterday
take place between 12–1:30 pm, with winners announced
at the Art Springs stage at 1:45 pm. Prizes will be given to 12:45 – 1:00 pm Steve Campbell – Poet
the winners selected from each school-age division, along with
one prize for the overall People’s Choice Award. Chalk Walk is 1:00 – 1:45 pm The Tone Chasers – Standards/Blues
sponsored by Walmart and City of Hot Springs.
1:45 – 2:00 pm Side Walk Chalk Awards

2:00 – 3:00 pm Grayson Goff Band – Blues & Soul

3:00 – 4:45 pm The Art Sherpa – Live painting class

4:45 – 5:00 pm Heather Leigh Bennett – Poet

5:00 – 5:45 pm Big Papa Binns – Blues

HOT SPRINGS 6:00 –10:00 pm Blues, Motown, R&B, Jazz concert

RENAISSANCE FAIRE Arts & The Park Music After Dark
Stage Schedule
Visit the 16th Century while at Arts Springs! The Hot
Springs Renaissance Faire will provide family-friendly, fun-filled 6:00 – 6:45 pm BITS Kids – Blues
educational activities in the children’s area of the festivities.
Visit with Queen Elizabeth I, her ladies in waiting, and royal 6:45 – 7:30 pm Kenny Mann & the Rev – Blues/Rock
Guards in full costume with banners and historical flags. Play
historically accurate renaissance and medieval games. On the 7:30 – 10:00 pm Legoria Payton & Friends Band
Once Upon a Time Stage, the Faire will host Mother Nature’s
Joy of Reading Show, featuring books chosen from the Children’s Blues, Motown, R & B, Jazz
Library at the Garland County Library. Along with the reading
experience, the Faire’s Fae Folk will be fluttering about engaging
the young while tending to their bubble garden. Join THE QUEST!
Starting at the Guest Relations Booth, children age 12 and under will
receive a pouch and a story card. Each game, activity, or Faire member will
pass out Tears of the Dragons (glass beads). Once the children have collected
five beads, they can take their collection to the Royal Court, where twice a day
they can be Knighted as a Knight of the Realm by Queen Elizabeth I herself!

Stage Schedule – Sunday, April 28th

Hot Springs Renaissance Faire Schedule 11:00 - 11:45am Ricko Donavan – Celtic/Americana

11:45 -12:00 pm Kai Coggin – Poet

Saturday Sunday 12:00 - 12:45 pm Christine DeMeo – Originals/Ccountry/Pop

10am Open 10:30am Open 12:45 – 1:00 pm Tiffany Gonzalez – Poet
11am Mother Nature’s Joy of Reading Show 11am Mother Nature’s Joy of Reading Show
12pm High Court 12pm High Court 1:00 – 1:45 pm The Emperor’s New Clothes
1pm Knighting Ceremony 1pm Sword Fighting Demonstration
2pm Sword Fighting Demonstration 2pm Knighting Ceremony AAC Children’s Theatre on Tour
3pm Mother Nature’s Joy of Reading Show 3pm Fairy Tale Show and Activity
4pm Fairy Tale Show and Activity 4pm Close 1:45 – 2:00 pm Paul “PJ” Hardin – Poet
5pm Knighting Ceremony
6pm Close 2:00 – 2:45 pm Tommy Stanco – Songwriter/Variety

2:45 – 3:00 pm Katie Trice – Poet

3:00 – 3:45 pm Jacob Flores – Live Looping,

Spanish/English

4 Arts & The Park — The Springs

Hill Wheatley Plaza

Fine Artists and Artisans

Saturday 10 am–6 pm & Sunday 10 am–4 pm

Abby Ziemer Malone Donna Lawrence Demonstrating John Faginkrantz Demonstrating Particia Langewis
Photographer Jewelry Acrylic collage Silk Painting
17724 I-30 Suite1, Benton, AR 72019 139 Mariah Way, Hot Springs, AR 71913 307 Whittington Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 2 Sorolla Lane, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
501-749-3814 501-463-9396 501-607-0214 502-915-8519
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.ArtWithPersonality.com John Mark Barker www.patlangewis.com
www.Pawsonality.Photography.com Elizabeth Lewis Demonstrating Sculpture
Copper and leather PO Box 154, Glenwood, AR 71943 Phillip Mothershed Demonstrating
Alison Parsons 1322 Midway Road, Donaldson, AR 71941 870-356-5521 Steampunk- wood, metal, plastic gears and
Acrylic and watercolor painting 501-984-1422 [email protected] antiques
1017 Lakeshore Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913 [email protected] www.barkersmetals.com 205 Scott Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-655-0604 501-881-1047
[email protected] Elizabeth Polo Demonstrating Justin Warrick Demonstrating [email protected]
www. Alisonparsons.com Jewelry Prismacolor markers, pencils and acrylic
106 Hillcrest Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901 160 Honeysuckle Circle, Hot Springs, AR Richard Veselik
Barb Biggerstaff Demonstrating 479-216-1301 71913 Oils on reclaimed wood
Mixed media, gemstones, wearable art, and [email protected] 501-276-8351 PO Box 1131, Princeton, KY 42445
wall hangings www.wearingtheworld.com [email protected] 270-963-0631
171 Navajo Trail, Royal, AR 71968 [email protected]
507-450-5944 Gary and Caryol Harvey Demonstrating Kegan Kidd Demonstrating www.revart2gallery.weebly.com
[email protected] Mother Earth’s Treasures Resin Art
www.blackhillsspirit.com Wire wrapped stones 614 E. 7th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854 Stoneman and Diane Demonstrating
407 Golden Road, Mt. Ida, AR 71957 903-559-5093 Alabaster sculpture, jewelry, yard art,
Carla Carlton Demonstrating 870-681-0669 [email protected] dreamcatchers
Jewelry with precious and semi-precious [email protected] www.primalflowspaint.com 200 Bayshore Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913
gemstones 559-731-6730
108 Griffin Drive, Beebe, AR 72012 Isabelle(izzy) Saettele Student Artist Kyle Hunter Demonstrating [email protected]
501-247-4186 Resin jewelry Tie dye fabrics and acrylic pours [email protected]
[email protected] 522 Burchwood Bay Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 107 Circle R Court, Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-283-6682 501-838-9193 Taylor Beebe
Carol Klingbeil [email protected] [email protected] Stained Glass
Jewelry with metal, glass and stone www.totalitytiedye.com 718 E. Edna, Fayetteville, AR 72703
291 Kight Trail, Hot Springs, AR 71913 James Pafford [email protected]
501-520-5836 Photography Lori Arnold
[email protected] 109 Kenwood Street, Hot Springs, AR 71913 Acrylic painting and sculpture Tessa Brunson
501-617-2321 105 Robertsridge Terrace, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Oils/crystals
Carol Russell [email protected] 501-620-3169 PO Box 81, Imboden, AR 72434
Acrylic on fabric and leather [email protected] 870-351-7980
3810 Janice Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Jason Zeman [email protected]
703-346-0066 Glass Mary Garrett www.mothersnaturalvibes.com
[email protected] 138 Lancelot Lane, Jessieville, AR 71949 Jewelry
www.southpawsatchels.com 501-226-9769 PO Box 250952, Little Rock, AR 72225 The Art Sherpa Demonstrating
[email protected] 501-680-0681 Cinnamon Cooney
Craig Dunn [email protected] Painter/teacher
Wood Jean Hershey Demonstrating www.marygarrettjewelry.com Ste. 200 9490 fm 1960 Bypass Road W.
2007 Michelle Circle, Conway, AR 72032 Acrylics Humble, TX 77338
501-940-1682 12025 S. Hagan Street, Olathe, KS 66062 Nancy Nichols 415-430-8208
[email protected] 816-729-4343 Jewelry with semi-precious gemstones, [email protected]
[email protected] lampwork beads and Swarovski crystals www.theartsherpa.com
Craig Thomas Demonstrating 310 Bellaire Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Street art/chalk Jennifer Hogue 501-282-9090 Todd Smith
124 S. Spanish Street, Cape Girardeau, MO Soaps, lotions, bath accessories and more [email protected] Woodwork
63703 261 Wildflower Court, Hot Springs Village, 499 Fleetwood Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913
573-225-7734 AR 71909 Norma Griffin 916-208-9607
[email protected] 501-538-3346 Pottery [email protected]
[email protected] 1904 Sugar Loaf Lane, Bonnerdale, AR 71933
Deborah Post www.simplycharmingsoaps.com 870-356-2990 Virgeen Healey
Greeting cards B Clay and B Clay w/grog
3805 Irby Drive, Conway, AR 72034 Jett Johnson Demonstrating Patricia Collins 43 Ozark Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113
870-612-3744 Acrylics Jewelry, fused glass, hand forged metal, and 501-425-0510
[email protected] 110 Gray Circle, Hot Springs, AR 71913 glass art [email protected]
501-282-9330 640 Immanuel Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Don Watson Demonstrating [email protected] 501-209-0571
Oil Painting, watercolor, and Ink on paper jettsart.com [email protected]
439 Gilmer Avenue, Glenwood, AR 71943
870-681-0563
[email protected]

Arts & The Park — The Springs 5

MUSIC AFTER DARK

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • 6–10 PM
ARTS & THE PARK STAGE
HILL WHEATLEY PLAZA

The Emperor’s New Clothes The festival continues after the As the
Art Springs artists booths close day cools down,
• Sun, Apr 28, 1–2 pm with Arts & The Park Music After the stage heats up as
Dark presented in partnership Legoria Payton & Friends
See this wonderful Arkansas Children’s Theatre on Tour with Spa City Blues Society. Band will have everyone
production on the Art Springs Stage. The emperor loves Saturday evening, April 27, up on their feet to the
clothes. His favorite thing to do is to dress up in lavish new beginning at 6 pm, the festivities sounds of the R&B, Soul
outfits of the latest and boldest styles and admire himself continue with entertainment by up and Jazz. The group, led by
for hours on end in his great imperial mirror. The emperor and coming blues musicians followed professional vocalist Legoria
is a silly man. Then one day a weaver arrives who claims to by some seasoned professionals. This free Payton, a Detroit native who
weave a very special cloth – a fabric so fine, so delicate, event is open to the public and will provide currently resides in Hot Springs,
says he, that garments crafted from it are totally invisible to lively entertainment for all ages. As the sun started performing as a child in her
anyone but the most clever and sophisticated citizens. The sets on a beautiful spring day, these exciting father’s church alongside some of the Motown greats.
emperor is delighted. He simply must have such an outfit acts will have you dancing on into the night. Ed Lawson of Little Rock was a founding member of the
and he simply must wear it in a grand procession through band 14 years ago and continues to jam on the soprano
the capital city. What could go wrong? Right? Play adapted First up on stage is The Spa City Blues and alto saxophones. Other bandmates include Sheldon
by Keith Smith from the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Society’s Blues in The Schools (BITS). Joshua of Sherwood on the keyboard and Trumpeter
Sponsors: Garland County Library, Arkansas Arts Center. This non-profit program for youth age Walter Henderson of Little Rock. The beat of their sound
12-21 exposes them to aspects of the comes from Percussionist Mark Ware on the drums.
true American art form of blues music. The Pulling from the genres of Blues to Jazz to Neo-Soul and
BITS Band members are: lead guitarist and Motown, this group is sure to delight all in attendance.
vocalist Clarke Elmore; vocalist/rhythm guitarist Sponsors: Arvest Bank, Spa City Blues Society, HSACA.
Kymberly Stanek; bassists Marston Murdock and
Amanda Doyle; musician-at-large Elijah Williams;
and drummers Jackson Victorian, Tobias Mendenhall,
and James Ballard. These young people continue the
blues tradition with a mix of classic and contemporary
that will make everyone want to listen!

Next up on the stage is the duo Kenny Mann &
The Rev, from The Reverend Blues Revival. The duo
will feature guitar, harmonica and vocals and some
soul moving blues.

Come and meet The Art Sherpa during Art Springs
on Saturday and Sunday and watch her paint!
Paint LIVE with her on Saturday at 3 pm.
See details on page 11

KIDS CREATION STATION A RT S P RIN G S & F REE B O O K S !

Sponsored by Hot Springs Village Studies show the correlations between children’s exposure to art and books increases their ability to be successful
in school and in life. The 2018 theme of Arts Springs Children’s activities, The Art of Literacy, was such a huge success,
Saturday, April 27 it was continued for 2019. Thanks to a generous grant from the Hot Springs Community Foundation, sponsorship by
Hot Springs Village and a partnership with the Garland County Library and Imagination Library, children who attend Art
10:00 am–6:00 pm Cutwell 4 Kids Painting Wall Springs on May 4-5 will be able to select a free book.

1:00 pm-2:00 pm Starstuff Story Theater- Spirit Limited numbers of books are available so we encourage parents to bring their children early to get their free book.
Clifford will be on hand for a great photo opportunity. For more details on the book giveaway and children’s activities
of the Water visit HotSpringsArts.org.

Garland County Children’s Library Crafts

10:00 am–11:00 am Make Your Own T-Shirt Bag
(bring your own T-shirt)

11:00 am–12:00 pm Directed Draw: Pete the Cat

12:00 pm-1:00 pm Oil Pastel Hooray for Fish

1:00 pm–2:00 pm Pippi Longstocking Craft

2:00 pm–3:00 pm A Color of His Own
Watercolor Chameleons

3:00 pm–4:00 pm The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Headbands

4:00 pm–5:00 pm It Looks Like Spilt Milk

Painting

Sunday, April 28

10:00 am–4:00 pm Cutwell 4 Kids Painting Wall

10:00 am–4:00 pm Emergent Arts
Journal making for all ages

*See Renaissance Faire schedule on page 3 for more kid’s activities* Yummy Food Trucks! Come Early to Get Your Free Book!
Itz Gůd Füd, Mike’s BBQ, and Flossies Meet Clifford Too!
Sponsors: Hot Springs Village, Garland County
Library, Emergent Arts, Cutwell For Kids Budweiser Beer & Wine Booth

Arts & The Park — The Springs 6 Events and schedule may change. Please check HotSpringsArts.org and Facebook for updated information.

Arts & The Park Tune In to KUHS 102.5 FM at 12pm and 5pm for special interviews
Daily Event Schedule with Arts & The Park guests and local artists, musicians, performers,
and leader from the HS art community.

Owen Hunt–Jazz Scenes, Cultural Affairs Office, SATURDAY, APRIL 27
By Appointment
Daily Schedule Key 10am–6pm Art Springs, Hill Wheatley Plaza 10am–4pm Writers At Work Booth

$ Fee or Ticket Price Paintings By Judy Ladd, Garvan Woodland Plaza, see pages 3-5 Hill Wheatley Plaza
R Reservation Required Gardens, May 1-5, 10am–5pm
W Workshop 10am–6pm Hot Springs Renaissance Faire 2–4pm HS Concert Band and Ice
Schedule may change.
See updates at HotSpringsArts.org Riley Art Glass Studio, Tue–Sat, 9am–5pm Hill Wheatley Plaza Cream Social, Woodlands
[email protected]
Tanja Wooten Art Exhibit, Garland County 10am–6pm Writers At Work Booth Auditorium, HSV, R$
ONGOING EXHIBITS Library, Mon-–Sun
American Art Gallery, Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm Hill Wheatley Plaza 2:30–3:30pm PockeTeen One Act Plays,

Artists’ Workshop Gallery, Mon–Sat, Whittington Gallery/Studios, Mon–Sun, 11am–5pm Hot Springs Trolley Tour, Bud Pocket Theatre, $
10am–5pm; Sun, 12–5pm 10am–5pm
Kenny, $ 3–4:30pm John Lasater Painting
The Art Of Poetry, Emergent Arts Circle Gallery, Wall Sculptures by Lori Arnold, Garvan
Thur–Sat, 12–5pm Woodland Gardens, Apr 26–30, 10am–5pm 3–6pm Zine Making Workshop, Demonstration, Ozark Bathhouse

Dryden Pottery, Mon-Sat, 10 am–3pm Emergent Arts, WR$

Fox Pass Pottery, Tue–Sat, 10am–5pm 5:30–9pm Complete Works of William 7–9pm Arts & Wine Dinner, The
Avenue Restaurant R$
Gallery Central, Tue–Sat, 10am–5pm FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Shakespeare, HS Bathhouse

HS Photography Festival, Central Theater, Mon– 10am–12pm Creating Public Murals & Street Dinner Theatre, $
Fri, 6–9pm
Art–Craig Thomas, Garland County 6–9pm Arts & The Park Music After MONDAY, APRIL 29
Plein Air & HS National Park Exhibit, Ozark 9am–4pm Plein Air Showcase, Arlington
Bathhouse Cultural Center, Apr 26-May 3, May Library, WR Dark, Hill Wheatley Plaza Lawn & Promenade HS
5, 12-4pm National Park
11am–5pm Hot Springs Trolley Tour, 6–9pm Painting Class-Ginger 9am–4pm Vitality in Landscape Painting-
Justus Fine Art Gallery, Wed–Sat, 10am–5pm John Lasater, Emergent Arts,
Bud Kenny, $ Laderhoff, Whittington Studios WR$
Next Generation Art Exhibit, Landmark Building, 9:30am–4pm Writer At Work Booth, Garland
Mon–Fri, 9am-–5pm 3:30–5pm Chalk Walk Art Workshop–Craig R & Gallery, $ County Library, R
10am–4pm Simple Stencils=Dynamo
Thomas, Hill Wheatley Plaza, WR 7–9pm PockeTeen One Act Plays, Designs–Laura Raborn,
Landmark Building, WR$
5:30–9pm Oh Happy Day, HS Bathhouse Pocket Theatre, $ 10:30–11:15am Preschool Storytime:
Sweet Treats, Garland County
Dinner Theatre, $ Library

6–9pm Arts & The Park Launch Party, Hill SUNDAY, APRIL 28
10am–4pm Art Springs, Hill Wheatley +
Wheatley Plaza, $ Plaza, see pages 3-5
10am–6pm Hot Springs Renaissance Faire
7–9pm PockeTeen One Act Plays, Hill Wheatley Plaza
10am–4pm Poet Is IN
Pocket Theatre, $ Hill Wheatley Plaza

8pm Mac Powell and Family Reunion

Concert, HS Convention Center,

Honor Hall R$

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activities, and Art Springs – an outdoor and on the website —HotSpringsArts.org—
art festival. Its success, bolstered by the
passion and enthusiasm of community Help us share the Arts & The Park Experience!
partners, has lead us to the fifth year #ArtSprings #Artsandthepark #HSstudiotours
of this arts celebration, Arts & The Park
April 26–May 5, 2019. SAVE THE DATE FOR
NEXT YEAR
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA), HSACA hosts quarterly Networking
is a nonprofit arts organization with the mission to Meetings year round to encourage communication Arts & The Park
Celebrate, Advocate, and Promote the Arts in Hot and collaboration between area artists and
Springs, Arkansas. The Alliance is comprised of area organizations, who are invited to share their April 24–May 3, 2020
artists, arts organizations, and art supporters with upcoming events and activities. The goal is to
a desire to see the Hot Springs arts community produce partnerships between local galleries,
continue to grow and thrive. nonprofits, and business owners. Statewide arts-
related speakers are also invited to present useful
Independent artists and area arts organizations information at our meetings.
formed HSACA in 2014 at the suggestion of
local philanthropists Dorothy Morris and Don HSACA promotes local events hosted
Munro. Quarterly meetings commenced that year, by individual area artists, galleries, and arts
culminating in a Year Zero test run Arts & The Park organizations on HotSpringsArts.org and on social
celebration in 2014, and subsequently the first Arts media, to spread the word about the myriad forms
& The Park in 2015. The celebration showcases of art created and available throughout our bustling
some sixty arts related events including Launch arts community.

Events and schedule may change. Please check HotSpringsArts.org and Facebook for updated information. Arts & The Park — The Springs 7

Taylor, Landmark Building WR$ Presenting Sponsor

10:30am–12pm Hot Springs Historic Tours, 9am–4pm Friends of the Library Book Arvest Bank, named by Forbes magazine as one of “America’s Best Large
Employers” for 2018, operates more than 270 bank branches in Arkansas,
HS Bathhouse DinnerTheatre, $ Sale, Garland County Library Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. The bank supports local communities through
numerous sponsorships and Arvest associates volunteer thousands of hours of
4–5pm Meet Illustrator Tanja Wooten, 11am–5pm Hot Springs Trolley Tour, Bud their personal time with various organizations. “The Arvest culture inspires us
to invest in our communities, both personally and professionally,” said Don
Garland County Library Kenny, $ Gooch, community bank president of Arvest Bank in southwest Arkansas.
“Our involvement goes well beyond donating to organizations, we’re striving
5pm Gallery Walk, see page 14 for long-term positive change in the communities in which we work.”

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 5:30–9pm The Fifties, HS Bathhouse During the past eight years, Arvest’s annual Million Meals campaign has helped
collect monetary donations and nonperishable food items for local hunger
9am–4pm Plein Air Showcase, Gulpha Dinner Theatre, $ relief organizations in communities the bank serves. Since the campaign
began, Arvest associates and community donors have raised more than $2.3
Gorge & Arlington Lawn HS 6–9pm Steam Punk & Fine Art million and provided more than 13.6 million meals to local food partners.

National Park Photography Boot Camp, Arvest provides a wide range of banking services including loans, deposits,
treasury management, credit cards, mortgage loans and mortgage
10:30am–12pm Hot Springs Historic Tours, HS Central Theater, WR$ servicing. Arvest is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. www.arvest.
com.
Bathhouse DinnerTheatre, $ 8–10pm Ghost Bones at Low Key Arts
Additionally, the Arvest Foundation seeks to provide funding to grantees who
11am–6pm Vitality in Landscape Painting- 7am–12pm HS Farmers & Artisans Market are actively working to create positive change for others. Major areas of focus
include: K-12 education, economic development, and enhancing the quality
John Lasater, WR$ of life throughout the Arvest footprint. For more information, visit www.
arvestfoundation.org.
4:30–7:30pm How to Write Short Stories SATURDAY, MAY 4

for Children – Millie Gore, 9am–4pm Friends of the Library Book

Garland County Library, WR Sale, Garland County Library

7–9pm Words & Wine, Emergent Arts, 10am–4pm Studio Tours, see map on page

W$ 11am–5pm Hot Springs Trolley Tour, Bud

Kenny, $

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 11am–6pm SummerFest, Dame Fortune’s

9am–4pm Painting Oil Portraits–Byron Cottage Court

Taylor, Landmark Building WR$ 2–4pm Illustrating/Writing for Comics

10:30am–12pm Hot Springs Historic Tours, HS & Graphic Novels– Tanja

Bathhouse DinnerTheatre, $ Wooten, Garland County

6–7:30pm Writing Memoirs–Vicky Library, WR

Edwards, Garland County 2–4pm Botanical Illustration of

Library, WR Hydrangea, Garvan Woodland

6–9pm Poetry In Motion & Wed Night Gardens, WR$

Poetry, Kollective Coffee+Tea 2–4:30pm AR Symphony Academy and

Youth Orchestras, Woodlands

THURSDAY, MAY 2 Auditorium, R$

9am–4pm Painting Oil Portraits–Byron 5:30–9pm 70s Female Legends, HS

Taylor, Landmark Building WR$ Bathhouse DinnerTheatre, $

9am–4pm Friends of the Library Book 7–9pm Rock Porch Sessions featuring

Sale, Garland County Library Paul Morphis, Grove Park, HSV

(Members only)

9:30–12pm All Things Fiber,, Garland SUNDAY, MAY 5
10am–4pm Studio Tours, see page 8-9
County Library

10:30am–12pm Hot Springs Historic Tours, HS

Bathhouse DinnerTheatre, $

11am–5pm Hot Springs Trolley Tour, Bud

Kenny, $

4:30–7:30pm Local Author Day, Garland

County Library

5–7pm AR Living Treasure–Longhua

Xu Reception, Hot Springs

Convention Center, R FESTIVAL HOTEL SPONSORS

5:30–7:30pm Bluegrass Jam, Garland Special Room Rates

County Library Visitors and locals who want to enjoy all of the Arts & The Park action can stay
in beautiful downtown Hot Springs National Park, at the historic Arlington Hotel,
5:30–8:30pm Beautox at Blushed. The Hotel Hot Springs or The Waters at special discounted rates. Reserve your
rooms by calling these sponsor hotels:
Blushed Beauty Boutique
The Hotel Hot Springs
5:30–9pm The Bus Stop, HS Bathhouse
305 Malvern Ave
DinnerTheatre, $ 501-623-6600, ext. 255 (Call to make your room
reservations) Ask for the group rate for Arts & The
7–9pm IBLA Grand Prize Concert, St Park, Friday, April 26 thru Sunday, May 5.
$109, single / $119, double + tax
Luke’s Episcopalian Church Barrie Nagy, Director of Sales,
501-623-6600, ext 255
7–10pm Jazz Night at The Ohio Club

FRIDAY, MAY 3
9am–4pm Painting Oil Portraits–Byron

The Waters

340 Central Ave
501-321-0001
(Call to make your room reservations)
Ask for the group rate for Arts & The Park, Sunday,
April 28 thru Thursday, May 2.
$150.00 plus tax and parking.

The Arlington Hotel

239 Central Ave
501-623-7771
Ask for the group rate for Arts & The Park, Friday,
April 26 thru Sunday, May 5.
$109 + tax

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VISIT HOTSPRINGSARTS.ORG FOR DETAILS ABOUT EACH STUDIO Arts & The Park — The Springs 9
Studio Tours are free, self-guided tours offering the opportunity to meet and
visit artists in their creative spaces and see their artistic process in action. Renegade Studios — 17
Studios are open Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, 10 am – 4 pm. Get more Red (Joshua Adams)
details about each studio at HotSpringsArts.org/listing-of-open-studios. Painting
717 Mid America Blvd. • 501-762-4779
3 Gals Gallery — 2 Crooked Little Studio — 18 (2 Studios) Forest Path Gallery — 15 Hwy 270 west to Mt. Pine Road to Mid America
Rosemary Wooten Diana Garrison Gene Sparling Blvd. It’s a blue metal building across the street
Painting, Mixed Media Illustrations and Fine Art Wood, Sculpture and Bowls from Keith Smith. There is a Renegade Studios sign
110 Una Street • 254-214-5586 318 Arrowhead Drive • 318-560-3588 107 Stillmeadow Lane, Hot Springs AR 71913 out front. — [email protected]
Park Ave to Dell Street. Go up the hill, turn right Adjacent to Daniel Cassity’s studio. • 501-617-0594
on Una Street. White house on hill with lots of — [email protected] From Hwy 7 south of Hot Springs, turn east on Riley Glass Studio — 11
glass. Park on the street and walk up the stairs. Hwy 290. Go 1½ miles, turn right on Meadowlark, Charles & Michael Riley
Handicap access – drive up to house. No Public Cutwell 4 Kids — 8 at Forest Path. — [email protected] Glass
Restroom— [email protected] Anthony Tidwell 710 W Grand • 501-318-6193
Fine Art Fox Pass Pottery — 1 Located at 710 W Grand Avenue next to the
Alison Parsons Studio — 12 247 Silver Street • 214-497-3715 Jim, Barbara, and Fletcher Larkin Dairy Queen. Extra parking located at back of the
Alison Parsons Take Malvern Avenue south from downtown. Pottery and Stoneware building. — [email protected]
Acrylic and Watercolor CrossoverGrand Avenue and SilverStreet is the 1st 379 Fox Pass Road • 501-623-9906
1017 Lakeshore Drive 71913 • 501-655-0604 left behind McDonalds. C4K studio is two blocks From the fountain at the north end of Central Spa City Design & Unwind — 9
From Higdon Ferry Road take Lakeshore Drive down on the left side before Langston Elementary Avenue, travel 2½ miles north on Hwy 7N (Park Matthew Sutherlin
2.2 miles. Turn left at the fourth mailbox on School on the corner of Silver & Melarsh Street. Avenue). Turn left at our sign, onto Fox Pass Cut- Painting
Lakeshore Drive past Sebreze Lane. Black No Public Restroom — [email protected] Off, and travel ½ mile to the studio. Find a map at 128 Parkhill Street • 410-206-3124
mailbox with pink stripes. No Public Restroom — www.foxpasspottery.com — [email protected] Turn onto Garland Avenue from Central Avenue
[email protected] Don Watston Studio Gallery — 20 and then take a left onto Parkhill. Parking is
Don Watson Gary Simmons Studio — 13 available on only one side of the street or in the
Baker’s Metals — 19 Painting and Drawing Gary Simmons drive way. Driveway runs all the way from Parkhill
Mark Baker 439 Gilmer Avenue, Glenwood, AR Pen-and-Ink and Mixed Media to Maryland. — [email protected]
Metal Sculpture • 870-681-0563 133 Brown Street • 501-525-1639
326 Hwy. 70 East • 870-356-5521 Take Highway 70 West to Glenwood (Airport From downtown: Central to Higdon Ferry Road to Studio 404 — 14
Follow US-70 out of Hot Springs to Glenwood for Road). Once in Glenwood take 70b into downtown right turn onto Lakeshore Drive. Take Lakeshore Suzie Burch and Erma Steelsmith
26 Miles, 326 US-70 will be on the left after you Glenwood (Street name is Broadway). Turn Right to Burchwood Bay. Left on to Burchwood, ½ mile Mosaics
pass Glenwood Country Club. No Public Restroom on North Clay Street and then make first left on to Brown Street. Right on Brown to stop sign at 404 Burchwood Bay Road • 501-538-3165
— [email protected] Gilmer Avenue. It is the second house on the left. Sunset. Studio is on the left corner of Brown and From 7 south, take right on Burchwood Bay Road.
— [email protected] Sunset. — [email protected] Follow to Sam’s Pizza (on left). Studio is log cabin
Blue Rock Studio/Gallery — 16 #404 across street. From Lakeshore Drive, turn left
Barbara Cade, Christina Nickerson, Lana Taliaferro Dryden Pottery — 6 High Key Studio — 4 on Burchwood Bay Road. Follow to Sam’s Pizza (on
Fiber, Assemblage, and Drawing Zack Dryden Marc Menefee and Aaron Brewer right). — [email protected]
262 Hideaway Hills Drive, Hot Springs AR 71913 Sculpture, Pottery, and Ceramics Sculpture and Photography
• 501-262-4065 341 Whittington Avenue • 501-282-8328 118 Arbor Street • 501-282-8342 Xu International Art Gallery and Studio — 7
From HS Vistors Center drive south on Malvern Turn off of Central Avenue (Hwy7) onto On Central Avenue, turn right past Fat Jacks onto Longhua Xu
Road approx 8 miles to Akers Road. Turn right, Whittington Avenue. Travel two blocks and the Arbor. One block, Upstairs above Low Key Arts. Oil Painting, Sculpture, and Monumental Sculpture
go 1/2 mile, take left hand split which is Hideway studio is on the left side of the street. It is a large — [email protected] 610 Central Avenue, Second Floor • 501-282-4643
Hills, go another 1/2 mile. See blue decorations building with colorful murals on it and a large Next door to the Historic Downtown Post
on mailbox. — [email protected] parking lot. — [email protected] Millbilly Studio/Hot Springy Dingy — 3 Office parking lot. The studio/gallery entry is a
David Mills door between All Things Arkansas and Artists’
Carole Katchen Studio — 10 The Dungeon — 18 (2 studios) Pottery Workshop Gallery. Studio on the 2nd floor.
Carole Katchen and Prime Time Art Students Daniel Cassity 409 Park Avenue • 501-623-2849 — [email protected]
Painting and Drawing Painting and Music Located In the Hot Springy Dingy store on Park
620 West Grand Avenue • 501-617-4494 318 Arrowhead Drive • 318-268-2454 Avenue. — [email protected] Whittington Gallery — 5
From downtown, west on Ouachita until it From Albert Pike, follow Thornton Ferry Road until John Faginkrants, Steve Johnson, Ginger Ladehoff,
merges with Grand. Continue a block and a half. it ends (T-bones) into Arrowhead Drive, the lake June Lamoureaux, Suzanne Lamoureaux Kriesant,
On the right, half a block before the Dairy Queen. will be to your left. Turn left onto Arrowhead Drive. and Justin Warrick
— [email protected] Once rounding the cove, the studio will be on the 307 Whittington Avenue • 501-607-0214
right. — [email protected] From Central/Park Avenue, go ⅓ miles west on
Whittington Avenue. Studio is on the left, just past
Walnut Street. — [email protected]

10 Arts & The Park — The Springs

John P. Lasater IV – Arts & The
Park Guest Artist

John P. Lasater IV is an award-winning artist
who lives, paints and teaches in Siloam
Springs, located in the beautiful hills of
Northwest Arkansas. Lasater is known for his
impressionistic style and bravado brushwork.
His recent works have matured to a quieter,
more thought out and simplistic approach,
giving himself more time and focus on each
painting.

Craig R. Thomas – Arts & Lasater has been a main figure on the plein air scene for
The Park Guest Artist several years, considered by many to be one of the best in
the genre in American outdoor painting. He has won many awards including Best of Show
Craig Thomas (Cape Girardeau, Missouri) works in a variety of twice in Easels in Frederick, Best of Show twice in the Plein Air Southwest Salon, and Best of
mediums, fine art, murals, figurative, plein air, and street painting. He has worked as small as Show in Plein Air Rockies, just to name a few. Most recently, Lasater has taken to his studio
negative retouching to as large as murals on skyscrapers. He considers street painting to be where he is creating more calculated and ambitious works, and although outdoor painting
one of the most difficult art medium, dealing with weather, location and surface conditions, will likely always hold an important place in his process, he believes these new studio works
audience–young and old enthusiasts, and time restraints of creating art for a competition to be the next step for him in his artistic journey.
or event.
His paintings can be viewed at Justus Fine Art Gallery in Hot Springs and at LasaterArt.com.
Thomas received his bachelor’s degree from Southeast Patners: Emergent Arts, Friends of the Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs National Park,
Missouri State University in 1985; his emphasis was and HSACA. Sponsor: Arvest Bank.
in Fine Arts and Technical Theatre. The education
he received in theatre has had a strong influence John P. Lasater IV Painting Demonstration
on his art today. Working with large backdrops
and set design has given him an advantage Ozark Bathhouse Cultural Center • 491 Central Ave
when he does murals and street paintings. • Sun, Apr 29, 3–4:30 pm
Thomas is president of the The Visual Arts Watch John Lasater paint in oils. He will talk
Cooperative which features 50 artists. He about his process and how he creates a sense
is a board member of the Arts Council of of space in his landscape paintings. Discover
Southeast Missouri and Cape Girardeau’s how he creates harmony using color. This is an
Mural Committee. He coordinates and directs opportunity to watch and learn from a master
the Southeast Missouri figure-drawing group. landscape artist. While at the Ozark, visit Hot
Springs National Park’s permanent art collection
representing Artist In Residences from 2004 to

2017. Free admission.

Visit Thomas’ artisan booth at Art Springs and see his Plein Air Showcase –
paintings and drawings. He is one of the judges for John P. Lasater IV
the Art Springs Chalk Walk and will be making a 3d chalk art
piece during Art Springs. You can view Thomas’ work at CraigThomasArt.com. Hot Springs National Park
Sponsors: Arvest Bank, HSACA. • Mon, Apr 29, 9 am–4 pm;
John P. Lasater is one of the artists
Creating Public Murals & Street Art — Craig R. Thomas
painting on the Arlington Lawn
Garland County Library • 1427 Malvern Ave and on the Promenade.
• Fri, Apr 26, 10 am–12 pm His completed paintings will be
Thomas will give a presentation about the many public murals and street art displayed at the Ozark Bathhouse
projects he has created throughout North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. during Arts & The Park and at the
This event will be informative for those interested in the process of creating public Landmark Building for Gallery Walk,
works of art and for those who want to learn more about Craig R. Thomas, a street Friday, May 3. 5pm - 8pm.
artist. Suggested Registration: Free, HotSpringsArts.org. Partner: Garland County 201 Market Street
Library.

Chalk Walk Art Workshop — Craig R. Thomas

Hill Wheatley Plaza • 629 Central Ave

• Fri, Apr 26, 3:30–5:30 pm
Sidewalk Chalk Artist, Craig R. Thomas, will give a mini-workshop on creating sidewalk
art. Students will watch as he prepares the asphalt surface and transfers his sketch to the
artwork. He will explain his process and provide technical tips on how chalk can create a
powerful image. Registration Required: Free, HotSpringsArts.org.

Art Springs Street Art Demo — Craig R. Thomas

Hill Wheatley Plaza • 629 Central Ave
• Fri, Apr 26, 6–8 pm, Arts & The Park Launch Party

• Sat, Apr 27, 10 am–6pm, Sun, Apr 28, 10 am – 4 pm, Art Springs
Watch Craig R. Thomas create a 20’x15’, 3d chalk street art piece in the parking lot at Hill
Wheatley Plaza during Art Springs and the Arts & The Park Launch Party! Watch as the
image unfolds and begins to jump out of the picture frame!

The Cinnamon Cooney— Arts & The Park — The Springs 11
Arts & The Park Guest
Artist Laura Raborn—Arts & The Park
Guest Artist
Cinnamon Cooney is an acrylic artist
known as The Art Sherpa. She loves Laura Raborn’s paintings have been exhibited
to teach acrylic painting to beginning throughout Arkansas and are in private
artists and is host of the number-one collections across the U.S., including an
rated, acrylic painting YouTube show for acquisition by the new CARTI Collection. Her
beginners. She has over 700 free acrylic work has earned numerous awards such as
painting videos, 30K Pinterest followers, the Wilma and Jack Diner Purchase Award at
450K YouTube subscribers, and 250,000K the UoA at Little Rock and the Juror Award at
Facebook followers. The Art Sherpa was the Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition.
born out of Cooney’s desire to create friendly art She has a thriving portrait commission business,
content for an exploding consumer base looking to one of which was presented to the Governor of
paint. She is committed to free global learning with Arkansas, Mike Beebe.
making art accessible for everyone.
The Art Sherpa believes that anyone can paint, Raborn is currently working with mixed media abstractions, filled with bits of
even if they have never picked up a brush before! recognizable imagery. The abstractions use multiple layers to obscure and reveal
Sponsors: Arvest Bank, HSACA. information in order to convey each person’s unique and narrow perspective. She
then draws the human figure as a way to explore modern culture and humanity.
The Art Sherpa Demonstrations! Laura’s work can be seen at Justus Fine Arts and at the Landmark Building in the
Next Generation exhibit. Sponsors: Arvest Bank, HSU-Hot Springs Academic
Hill Wheatley Plaza • 629 Central Ave Initiatives, HSACA.
• Fri, Apr 26, 6–8 pm, Arts & The Park Launch Party
• Sat, Apr 27, 10 am–6pm, Sun, Apr 28, 10 am – 4 pm, Art Springs Simple Stencils=Dynamo Designs— Laura Raborn
Come hang out with The Art Sherpa at Art Springs and the Arts & The Park Launch
Party. She will be painting throughout the weekend and would love to talk to you Landmark Building
about how you, too, can be an artist. 201 Market Street

The Art Sherpa Live Painting Class • Mon, Apr 29, 10 am–4 pm
Hill Wheatley Plaza – Art Springs Stage • 629 Central Ave Get ready to be amazed as you watch your blank
• Sat, Apr 27, 2:45 pm page transform into a multi-layered dynamic
painting. In this one-day workshop, students will
Take a LIVE painting class with The Art Sherpa that will be broadcast on YouTube! learn to take the simple concept of using a stencil
She will lead you through the steps providing a helping hand. Rather than teaching to create complex designs. They will design and
you how she paints, she will teach you how you can paint. Learn more details about create homemade stencils using recycled items such
the class, such as downloading the art supply list or how to purchase an art packet at as Styrofoam and packing materials. Then, they will use
HotSpringsArts.org. fast drying acrylic paint to begin the layering process.
Registration: $75, HotSpringsArts.org.

Byron Taylor—
Arts & The Park
Guest Artist

Byron Taylor is a Little Rock
artist who exhibits at Legacy
Fine Art Gallery in Hot Springs.
He is a signature member of
Arkansas League of Artists
and a member of Oil Painters of
America, International Guild of
Realism, Portrait Society of Ameri-
ca, Allied Artists of America, Art
Students League of New York, and
National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society. He
has received a multitude of show awards. He earned a
BA in Art from UoA, Fayetteville and studied art at Rhode Island School of Design and
at UoC, Boulder, CO. Since then, he has focused on figurative and portrait paintings
and has studied with artist Steven Assael, Jesus E. Villarreal, Stephen Cefalo, and Paul
W. McCormack. Partners: HSU-Hot Springs Academic Initiatives, HSACA. Sponsors:
Arvest Bank.

Tune In to KUHS 102.5 FM from April 25 - May 5 at Painting Oil Portraits — Byron Taylor
12pm and 5pm for special interviews with Arts & The Landmark Building • 201 Market Street
Park guests and local artists, musicians, performers, and
• Wed–Fri, May 1–3, 9 am–4 pm
leaders from the HS art community. Students work from a supplied photographic reference as instructor Byron Taylor
demonstrates the techniques needed to execute a portrait in oils. Both intermediate
and advanced students will benefit from the step-by-step instruction, individual
attention, and critiques. Beginning with the photograph, students will transfer a
drawing to a supplied archival board. Then, continue with instructional demonstrations
and talks on color mixing and paint application. Students will learn, with a basis
in anatomy, how to model features in a realistic fashion. Learn preparation of the
archival board and simple portrait lighting. Registration: $175 (includes archival
board), HotSpringsArts.org, class size is limited.

12 Arts & The Park — The Springs May 3, 7-10 pm). Maynard will the West Memphis Three Murders. She Meet Tanja Wooten
present a seminar on lighting worked as an editor and columnist for
MORE VISUAL ART techniques, color management, DeQueen Dispatch. She completed a Garland County Library • 1427 Malvern Ave
lens/gear choice and usage, and Master of Arts in Creative Writing and • Mon, April 29, 4–5 pm
WORKSHOPS & composition. Day 2 (Sat. May 4, 10 am - 5 Literature and a Master of Fine Arts in Tanja Wooten’s illustrations are featured
pm) is Steampunk and Boudoir/Glamour Creative Writing. As Terry Hobbs’ cousin, in the March – May Garland County
DEMONSTRATIONS photography sessions with models, she has a unique viewpoint on the effect Library’s Art Wall exhibit. At this event,
utilizing the theater and custom set as the West Memphis Three Murders had Wooten will give a guided tour of her
Events and schedule may change. Please background scenes. At 7 pm, a photo on his family. This book takes an inside exhibit, sharing details about her various
check HotSpringsArts.org and Facebook for walk down Bathhouse Row learning look at over eighteen years’ worth of illustrations and writing projects.
updated information. and practicing techniques for street/ Terry Hobb’s journals, his grief, questions,
scenic photography with a model. Day 3 and hardships. Follow Terry’s story at Illustrating/Writing for Comics and
All Things Fiber (Sun, May 5, 1-4 pm) is Bodyscaping and #WM3, #TerryHobbs, and TerryHobbs. Graphic Novels – Tanja Wooten
Fine Art Nude sessions with a model. com. Edwards is one of the authors at the
Garland County Library D-Guy Maynard, the renaissance man of Garland County Library’s Local Author Garland County Library – Art Wall Exhibit •
• 1427 Malvern Ave photography, is an international award- Day on May 2. 1427 Malvern Ave
• Thur, May 2, 9:30–12 pm winning photographer. Registration: • Sat, May 4, 2–4 pm
Come join this group to knit, $500, hs2019.brownpapertickets.com. Writing Memoirs—Vicky Edwards Wooten will be presenting development
crochet, spin, weave, or hand- tips and examples of various production
sew. Beginners are welcomed. We GUEST AUTHORS Garland County Library • 1427 Malvern Ave methods to provide incentive for
have all sorts of fiber artists that will • Wed, May 1, 6–7:30 pm anyone interested in creating their own
share their expertise and techniques. Vicky Edwards will talk about her book independent comics or graphic novels.
All Things Fiber is a supportive group and the process of writing a memoir. Teens and adults will learn the art and
of weavers, spinners of yarn, knitters, She will include information about query story of developing an independent
quilters, and dyers. Bring a current or letters, getting a publisher, legal liabilities graphic novel. Registration Suggested:
past project. of writing memoirs, extensive research, Free, HotSpringsArts.org.
and narrative non-fiction writing. Signed
Botanical Illustration of Hydrangea copies of Boxful of Nightmares will MORE AUTHOR &
be available for purchase. Suggested
Garvan Woodland Gardens Registration: Free, HotSpringsArts.org. LITERARY EVENTS
• 550 Arkridge Rd Partners: Garland County Library, HSACA.
Sat, May 4, 2–4 pm Friends of the Library Book Sale
Ginger Ladehoff and Rush Fentress will Millie Gore—Guest Author Tanja Wooten—Guest Author/Artist
co-teach a class focused on art and Dr. M.C. (Millie) Gore is Professor Tanja Wooten is an award-winning Garland County Library • 1427 Malvern Ave
science. Ladehoff, an art educator, will Emeritus from Midwestern State illustrator and contributor to the 2012 • Thur, May 2 (Members only), Fri–Sat, May
instruct students on realistic botanical University, a writer whose books are Harvey-nominated independent comic 3–4, 9 am–3 pm
drawings. Fentress will discuss the shelved on over a thousand libraries anthology, Womanthology: Heroic The annual Book Sale in the library
botany behind the subject matter. around the world, and an authority on the (with writer Kimberly Komatsu) and auditorium starts Thursday, May 2
Students will learn to draw and identify J.R.R. Tolkien and J. K. Rowling canons, Womanthology: Space (with writer Sandy for members only. Memberships can
the hydrangea plant. This class includes having taught and presented academic King Carpenter). A member of the Society be purchased at the door. Friday and
both hands-on and lecture components. papers on the canons at international of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Saturday (May 3–4) this huge sale opens
Weather permitting, there will be a short conferences. She is certified in federal (SCBWI), her previous creative roles to the general public.
hike to examine native plants discussed court as an expert witness on the effects include multi-media animator and book
in class. Registration: $25-members, of literature on children from diverse illustrator for K-12th grade educational Local Author Day
$40-non-members. All art materials groups. She is the co-author of All Is projects, UI software designer and
included. GarvanGardens.org. Assuredly Well selected as a Kirkus Best consultant, commercial storyboard Garland County Library • 1427 Malvern Ave
Book of 2018. She is one of the authors artist, animation studio intern, as well • Thur, May 2, 3:30–6:30 pm
Painting Class with Ginger Ladehoff at the Garland County Library’s Local as concept artist of licensed and original Indie author day at the library! Local
Author Day on May 2. products for the development of toys and authors will be at the library to talk with
Whittington Studios & Gallery holiday décor. Her newest comic serial you and sign books. Authors include:
• 307 Whittington Ave How to Write Short Stories for is Caution: Dragons! Her independent Cheryl Batts, Shareth Bowden, Suzanne
• Sat, Apr27, 6–9 pm Children – Millie Gore graphic novel, Dreamer of Dragons, v01 Bratcher, Anita Burkett, Ricko Donovan,
Local artist and nature enthusiast, will be forthcoming in Fall 2019. Partners: Vicky Edwards, Ashley Fontainne, Layla
Ginger Ladehoff, provides individualized Garland County Library • 1427 Malvern Ave Emergent Arts, Garland County Library, Gatlin, Nancy Gibson, Charles Heaton
instructions, teaching various painting HSACA. Sponsor: Arvest Bank. Allen, Cy Holiday, Stacy Jones, Millie
techniques. The subject will be a yoga • Tues, Apr 30, 4:30–7:30 pm Lancaster, Sherri Ungerer McDuffie, Liz
woman. Class is for age 9 years – adult. This is a workshop for new writers Robbins, and Kathy Watts.
Light snacks and wine provided. But from ages 18–80, whether your goal is
BYOB! Registration: $30, all supplies to write stories that will become your The Poet Is IN
included. Contact gingerladehoff@ family’s treasures, or whether you dream
gmail.com. of putting in the years of blood, sweat, Hill Wheatley Plaza • 629 Central Ave
and re-writes to become a published • Sun, Apr 28, 10 am–4 pm
Plein Air Showcase author. Learn skills to write engaging The Poet is IN is a walk-up poetry booth
short stories that youngsters will love. manned by local poets and readers,
• Hot Springs National Park, 369 Central Ave Come with an idea of a story you want offering small doses of poetry to the
• Gulpha Gorge Campground, 150 Gorge Rd to write, and leave with a good start poetry-leery, as well as continuous
• Mon–Tues, Apr 29–Apr 30, 9 am–4 pm on a first draft. Class is limited to 21 readings for the poetry-lover. Drop by
For two days, acrylic, oil, pastel, and students. Registration Required: Free, for a line; stay for a verse. Homer to
watercolor artists will be painting HotSpringsArts.org. haiku. Mother Goose to Miller Williams.
outdoors in designated areas of the The Poet is IN has readings for what ails
park. Visit them Monday morning - Vicky Edwards—Guest Author you. No prescription. No insurance. No
Arlington Lawn. Monday afternoon Vicky Edwards is the author of the newly appointment necessary! Just poetry.
- the Promenade. Tuesday morning - published work, Boxful of Nightmares Partner: Wednesday Night Poetry.
at the campfire ring in Gulpha Gorge. - Terry Hobbs’ personal memoirs on
Tuesday afternoon - Arlington Lawn. Words & Wine
Their completed paintings will be on
display at the Ozark Bathhouse Cultural Emergent Arts • 341-A Whittington Ave
Center, Mon-Fri, then at the Landmark • Tue, Apr 30, 7–9 pm
Building for Gallery Walk, May 3. Guest April is National Poetry Month! These
artists are: Shirley Anderson, Hugh guided creative writing sessions are led by
Dunnahoe, Rita Earls, Dolores Justus, local poet Kai Coggin. Each week begins
Alison Parsons, Diana Shearon, Don by reading the work of published poets
Watson, and Longhua Xu. On Monday,
Gary Simmons and on Tuesday, Caryl Joy
Young. More artists may be included so
check HotSpringsArts.org and Facebook:
Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance for
updated information. Sponsors: Hot
Springs National Park, HSACA. Friends
of the HSNP.

Steam Punk and Fine Art Photo
Bootcamp

Central Theater • 1008 Central Ave
• Fri-Sun, May 3–5, 6 pm
A Hot Springs Photography Festival
three-day workshop with internationally
published photographer, D-Guy
Maynard. Day 1 is a half-day session (Fri.

and discussing in order to find inspiration. PERFORMANCES • Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Arts & The Park — The Springs 13
Coggin then provides a prompt from CONCERTS
which to create your own poetry. Those Theatre Jazz Night at the Ohio Club
who choose to may share their writing Arkansas Symphony Academy and
and get group feedback. Bring wine or Youth Orchestras 701 Central Ave Ohio Club
snacks to share with the group. Adults Tickets for performances include 336 Central Ave
only (21 years+) Tickets: $12, at the door. Woodlands Auditorium an awesome buffet dinner, dessert • Thur, May 2, 6 pm–7:30 pm
1101 DeSoto Boulevard, HSV and the show. Tickets: Adult $39.95, Jazz Night at The Ohio Club is a weekly
Writer At Work Booth • Sat, May 4, 2–4:30 pm Children (ages 5-12) $25. Purchase jazz performance featuring the Clyde
The Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village at 202 Malvern Ave entrance or Pound Trio and a special guest artist.
Hill Wheatley Plaza • 629 Central Ave Symphony Guild presents the Arkansas HotSpringsBathhouseDinnerTheatre. Since 1905, the Ohio Club has been the
• Art Springs, Sat, Apr 27, 10 am–6 pm; Sun, place to be; where Al Johnson, Mae West
Apr 28, 10 am–4 pm Symphony’s Academy Orchestra and the com. and a host of blues and jazz musicians
Garland County Library • 1427 Malvern Ave Arkansas Youth Orchestra to the Village have performed. No cover charge,
• Mon, Apr 29, 9:30 am–4:30 pm as a gift 70s Female Legends food service available and no smoking.
Visit with authors as they create poems Partner: Hot Springs Jazz Society, Ohio
and short stories. Different authors will and thank you for the community’s • Sat, May 4, 5:30–9 pm
be writing something on the theme generous support. The Academy is an 70s Female Legends—Baez, Carly, Flack, Club.
of “One May Morning.” Each of these intermediate level orchestra with a full Reddy, Ronstadt, Carpenter, Collins,
lovely little pieces of literature will be complement of strings, woodwinds, brass Streisand, and Cher. Performed by: Chana Mac Powell and the Family Reunion
displayed at the library then saved in and percussion. The Youth Orchestra Caylor, Annie Benoit, Jennifer Evans and Concert
a notebook for all to enjoy. Authors is composed of advanced high school Live Band. Tickets include an awesome
of all ages can register for a writing musicians from around the state that buffet dinner, dessert and the show. Hot Springs Convention Center
time slot at SignUpGenius. consistently place at the top of state 134 Convention Blvd
com, (www.signupgenius.com/ competitions. Both orchestras require The Bus Stop • Fri, Apr 26, 8 pm
go/8050D49AAAF28A3FE3- auditions for admittance; designated Rock out with Mac Powell and the Family
writer) or call 501-545-0534. for students with advanced techniques. • Thur, May 2, 5:30–9 pm Reunion. If you like music that is —a little
Partners: Garland County Come spend a wonderful afternoon In the middle of a howling snowstorm, bit Rock–a little bit Country–a little bit
Library, Hot Springs Village enjoying the very best of Arkansas’s a bus out of Kansas City pulls up to Gospel–and a Whole Lotta Love— then
Writers Club, HSACA. talented youth. Tickets required: Free, a cheerful roadside diner. All roads you’re going to dig their new music!
hsvticketsales.com. Sponsor: Hot Springs/ are blocked, and four or five weary
Zine Making Workshop Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild. travelers are going to have to hole Tickets: $16.58 - $69.50, ticketfly.com
up until morning.
Emergent Arts • 341-A Whittington Ave Arts & The Park Music After Dark Muses Young Artist Showcase
• Sat, Apr 27, 3–6 pm The Complete Works
A zine workshop for adults with Courtney Hill Wheatley Plaza of William Shakespeare Muses Cultural Arts Center
Marie of Spiderweb Salon (Denton, 629 Central Ave 428 Orange St
TX). Zines can be a powerful tool for • Sat, Apr 27, 6–10 pm (Abridged) (Revised)l • Sun, Apr 28, 6 pm–7:30 pm
instruction, inspiration, illustration, and Seep page 5. Featuring a variety of styles of vocal,
innovation. Whether you’re a poet, visual • Sat, Apr 27, 5:30–9 pm instrumental and dance by the young
artist, storyteller, activist, or educator, you Bluegrass Jam All 37 plays in 97 minutes! Three artists that have performed alongside
can create zines for a limitless combination madcap actors in tights weave professionals in Muses productions
of purposes, both practical and fun. Learn Garland County Library their wicked way through all of over the past year. Partner: The Muses
about the many different types of zines 1427 Malvern Ave Shakespeare’s comedies, histories,
and receive instruction on how to make • Thur, May 2, 5:30–7:30 pm and tragedies in one wild ride that will Creative Artistry Project.
a simple one-page mini zine, then create Bluegrass players come together to play leave you breathless and helpless with
your own during the workshop. Explore and jam. All skills levels are welcomed to PockeTeen One Acts
folding and simple binding techniques, join in. laughter.
learn a little bit about the history of DIY Pocket Community Theater 
publishing, and leave inspired to continue Ghost Bones at Low Key Arts The Fifties—Music & Dance Show 170 Ravine St
creative collaboration in your community. Fri-Sat, Apr 26–27, 7 pm
Attendees are welcome to come prepared Low Key Arts • Fri, May 3, 6–9 pm Sun, Apr 28, 2:30 pm
with a poem, story, or idea for the small 118 Arbor A very large, talented cast of musicians, PockeTeen will present two short One Act
zine they will create during the workshop • Fri, May 3, 8 pm singers and dancers celebrating comedies - Check, Please by Jonathan Rand and
and/or their own drawing or collage Low Key Arts, the group that brings you The Distracted Scholars Guide to Literature and
materials. the VoV Independent Music Festival and everything you love about the fifties. Drama by Peter Bloedel. Tickets: $5 at the door.
Hot Water Hill Music and Arts Festival Oh Happy Day – The Best of Black
Courtney Marie is a writer & artist based is sponsoring this celebration of indie Poetry in Motion-Student
in Denton, Texas. She enjoys working with music night concert. Ghost Bones is the Gospel Choreography
text as an art medium and performance headliner band. After Gallery Walk, come
object. She is the co-founder and director celebrate and PARTY with the people • Fri, Apr 26, 5:30–9 pm Kollective Coffee+Tea
of Spiderweb Salon, a Denton-based who know the best bands and musicians! The Music of — Mary Mary, Andraé 110 Central Ave
literary, performance, & artist collective. Concert information will be coming soon Crouch, Tasha Cobbs, Yolanda Adams, • Wed, May 1, 6:30 pm–9 pm
As a finalist for the 2017 Lorien Prize, at LowKeyArts.org and HotSpringsArts. Kirk Franklin, James Cleveland, Wednesday Night Poetry is the longest running
Courtney Marie’s first chapbook, don’t org, and Facebook. Martha Munizzi, Hezekiah Walker, consecutive weekly poetry series in the
get your hopes up, was released in the Israel Houghton, Tamela Mann, and country. Open mic for all poets, storytellers, and
fall of 2018 in a joint chapbook through Donnie McClurkin. Performed by Lola songwriters starts at 6:30 pm, the feature set
Thoughtcrime Press with poet Fatima- McClendon, Gina Rockwell, Dennis begins at 7 pm, followed by a second round of
Ayan Malika Hirsi. Her first full-length Nesbitt, Ruby Hill, Carl McKeller, and open mic. Featured performers are students from
book is forthcoming with Goliad Media the Hot Springs Dance Program who will present
Marsalis Weatherspoon. selected original, meaningful works inspired by
Registration: $20. EmergentArts.org. social justice themed poetry. In collaboration with
HSCB Spring Concert Band & Ice Kai Coggin, Amy Bramlett Turner’s students at
Hot Springs World Class High School will present
Cream Social and speak about their process of embodying and
creating choreography from poetry. Partners:
Woodlands Auditorium Wednesday Night Poetry, Kollective Coffee+Tea.

1101 DeSoto Boulevard, HSV Preschool Storytime: Sweet Treats

• Sun, Apr 28, 2–4 pm Garland County Library
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Hot Springs 1427 Malvern Ave
Village presents the annual Hot Springs • Mon, Apr 29, 10:30–11:15 am
Concert Band and Ice Cream Social. Ice Join us for stories and a craft about sweet treats!
Cream Social begins at 2 pm, followed Appropriate for children ages 3-5.
by the HSCB Spring Concert at 3 pm.
Tickets: $12, HSVTicketSales.com. Rock Porch Sessions – Paul
Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Greater Hot Morphis

Springs Village. Grove Park
1105 DeSoto Blvd, HSV
IBLA Grand Prize Winners Concert • Sat, May 4, 7–9 pm
Sit back, relax and enjoy FREE music, good friends
St Luke’s Episcopal Church and a laid back atmosphere. Bring lawn chairs and
coolers. A miracle of musical coordination, Paul
228 Spring St “Mister” Morphis sings and plays the harmonica,
while working the guitar and snare drum with his
• Thur, May 2, 7 pm–8:30 pm hands; and simultaneously driving the kick drum,
Thirteen IBLA Grand Prize winners will high-hat, and pedal keyboard with his feet. Well-
give a concert at St Luke’s Episcopal traveled on the paths of gospel, country, rock,
Church. These talented musicians come blues, jazz, and folk music, Morphis presents both
from around the world and will perform classic and original songs with the pathos, humor,
on a variety of instruments, including and flare of a true showman. Partner: Hot Springs
piano, violin, clarinet, accordion, and pan Village POA Recreation Dep.
pipes. This is part of a world tour that will
culminate in a performance at Carnegie
Hall in New York City. Admission is free,
but tax-deductible donations to the IBLA
Foundation will be gratefully accepted.
A reception follows and all are invited.
Partners: St Luke’s Episcopal Church, Hot

Springs Music Festival.

14 Arts & The Park — The Springs Gallery Walk exciting line up of workshop opportunities for all exhibit of visual art inspired by the written word.
Historic Downtown & Whittington Galleries age groups and photographers of all ability levels. The exhibited visual artists have created artwork
FESTIVALS • • Fri, May 3, 5 pm–9 pm Internationally known photographers will be on for this show using a particular poem as their
RECEPTIONS Join the monthly first Friday Gallery Walk in hand to teach hands-on, intensive workshops. muse. Some used their favorite poem, others their
• TOURS Historic Hot Springs. From the Convention Center Facebook:Hot-Springs-Photography-Festival own original poem. The exhibition is on display
to Dryden Pottery, there are plenty of art galleries to keep an eye on the wonderful lineup
Events and schedule may change. Please to visit. For this night only, a special Congressional of classes and photographers. Free April 5–May 25. The artist reception
check HotSpringsArts.org and Facebook for Art Competition exhibit is at the Hot Springs classes for children and teenagers during Gallery Walk (May 3, 5–7
updated information. Convention Center, at 134 Convention Blvd. to modeling classes and head pm) includes readings from the
Don’t miss Cutwell 4 Kids at 247 Silver St, shots for aspiring models, featured poems.
2019 Congressional Art Landmark Building at 201 Market St, and Riley actors, and actresses. Check
Competition Reception Art Glass Studio at 710 W Grand Ave. Galleries HotSpringsCentralTheater. Beautox at Blushed
featured along Central Avenue in the Hot Springs com for more information. Blushed Beauty
Hot Springs Convention Center – Historic District include: Justus Fine Art Gallery, Sponsors: Hot Springs Boutique • 340 A
Grand Lobby • 134 Convention Blvd Legacy Fine Art, Gallery Central, American Art Photography and Film Central Ave
• Fri, May 3, 5–7 pm Gallery, Crystal Springs Mining & Jewelry, Institute, Central Theater. • Fri, 5:30–8:30 pm
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts In–“toxic”–ating work
competition is sponsored by the members of Artists’ Workshop Gallery, Kollective Hot Springs Trolley Tour by the talented Beau
the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Coffee+Tea. Galleries participating Hot Springs Trolley • 706 Jones. Featuring pieces
DiscoveryContestisopentoallhighschoolstudents along Whittington Avenue include: Central Ave from another favorite;
in the 4th District, with the winning artwork being Whittington Gallery/Studios, • Fri–Sat, Apr 26–27, Thur– Wesley Choate Art. So many
displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. This Emergent Arts, Dryden Pottery. Sat, May 2–4, 11 am–5pm amazing pieces in one place!
free reception, hosted by Congressman Bruce See each galleries exhibit
Westerman, honors all of the 4th District young listing for details. Weaving the many facets of Hot Springs’ Carole Katchen’s Art Students at Legacy
artists who submitted their work and will be held history into a guided tour, master storyteller Bud Legacy Fine Art Gallery • 826 Central Ave
to award and recognize the top submissions. Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market – Kenny provides an interesting excursion through • Fri, May 3, 5–9 pm
Light refreshments will be provided. Sponsors: Main Season 2019 Hot Springs National Park. With more than 30 Painting students will be presenting an exhibit
Congressman Bruce Farmers Market Pavilion • 121 Orange St years experience as both a local tour guide and of their latest works at Legacy Gallery for the
Westerman, • Sat, May 4, 7 am–12 pm as an author and performance poet, Kenny tells May Gallery Walk. The selections will include
Visit Hot Opening the 2019 Season! Shop for original art tales of the thermal waters and national park, oils and acrylics of landscapes, portraits, and
Springs. from local artisans, handcrafted one-of-a-kind gangsters and baseball legends, architecture, local animals. Artists include Jackie Blakeslee, Jayne
items from local crafters, homemade food items businesses and galleries, and current happenings Blatherwick, Clarence Cash, Betsy Ellis, Eddy Hill,
Arkansas Living Treasure Reception—Longhua Xu from local kitchens and homegrown produce, about town. An entertaining 75-minute tour. Karen Holcomb, Lindy Holmes, Joyce Preeles,
Hot Springs Convention Center Grand meat and eggs from local farmers. Musician Mike Tickets: Adults $18, Children (ages 1-17) $1 Carol Sheets,Jeanette Smeby, and DonnaVittitow.
Lobby • 134 Convention Blvd. Tripp will play from 9 am-noon. Local food, local with one adult, purchase at Hot Springs Trolley. “Every year I am amazed to realize how hard they
• Thur, May 2, 5–7 pm art, local music: be local! Sponsor: Bud Kenny. have worked and how much their paintings have
improved. Viewers should be delighted to see
The Arkansas Arts Council is hosting this reception Hot Springs Historic Walking Tour SummerFest such a skilled and imaginative group of paintings,”
for Hot Springs artist, LongHua Xu. He is the 2019 Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre Dame Fortunes Cottage Court • 609 Park Ave says Carole Katchen, art teacher.
recipient of the Arkansas Living Treasure Award, 701 Central Ave • Sat, May 4, 11 am–6 pm
which annually recognizes an Arkansas artisan • Mon-Thur, Apr 29–May 2, 10:30 am Dryden Pottery
for their creations in a traditional craft, significant Park Ave Community Association invites you to 341-B Whittington Ave
contributions to the preservation of the art form, Experience the rich downtown history on this experience this Uptown festival with local artists • Mon–Sat, 10am–3pm
and outreach to the community. Reservations guided tour that begins at Hot Springs Bathhouse and artisans featuring original art, pottery, jewelry, • Fri, May 3, 5–9 pm, Gallery Walk
are required by April 25. Contact: Robin McClea Dinner Theatre. Learn more about Hot Springs’ and photography. Festivities includes children’s • Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, 10 am–4 pm, Studio
at 501-324-9348 or robin.mcclea@arkansas. bathhouses, thermal waters, baseball, famous & program, music, food and more. Come celebrate Tours
gov. Partners: Arkansas Arts Council, Visit Hot infamous people, gangsters, music, gambling, and the magic of Uptown Hot Springs. Follow us on
Springs. the entertainers. Tickets: Call for reservation and Facebook: SummerFest Uptown. Alan James Dryden relocated his pottery
rates. 501-318-1600. business to Hot Springs in 1956. Dryden Pottery
Art & Wine Dinner EXHIBITS is collectible and has been listed in Schroeder’s
The Avenue Restaurant at The Waters Hotel Hot Springs Photography Festival 2019 Antique Guide for many years, being well known
340 Central Ave Central Theater • 1008 Central Ave American Art Gallery for high quality craftsmanship and bright glaze
• Sun, Apr 28, 7–9 pm • Mon-Thur, Apr 29–May 2, 6–8 pm 724 Central Ave colors. Three generations of Dryden family have
• Mon–Sat, 10 am–5 pm been producing pottery continually for 70 years.
Executive Chef Casey Copeland will prepare Stop in and meet the photographers, purchase • Fri, May 3, 5–9 pm, Gallery Walk Currently, grandson Zack is producing handmade
a five-course menu featuring locally sourced signed prints or just browse some amazing American art pottery. Live potter’s wheel
creations paired with specially selected wines. photographs at the 1st Annual Hot Springs Our gallery boasts more than 4,000 square feet demonstrations will be available daily throughout
Brad Wreyford and his artwork will be celebrated. Photography Festival (May–June). There will be an in two levels and displays all types of art for your the Arts and the Park celebration from 10-11 am,
Wreyford is the Fine Arts Coordinator and Art viewing pleasure. The upstairs space houses the and all day on May 4–5 during Studio Tours.
and Design Instructor at the Arkansas School of Thomas Kinkade Showcase Gallery, and the
Math, Science, and the Arts in Hot Springs. He remainder of the gallery represents local, regional, Fox Pass Pottery
was influenced early on by rural landscapes and national and international artists. Valerie Hanks- 379 Fox Pass Cutoff
old south industrialization. His work is a union Goetz is the featured artist during May. She • Tue–Sat, 10 am – 5 pm
of color-field, hard edge, abstract painting and will demonstrate the art of pine needle basket • Sat–Sun, May 4 –5, 10 am–4 pm, Studio
woodworking. Currently he is more inspired by weaving. Her horsetail hair pottery will be on Tours
the western horizon, surfboards, and his own display and she will talk about how it is created.
domestication. $80 per person. Reservations are Jim and Barbara Larkin built Fox Pass Pottery in
required. 501-625-3850. April Exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery 1973. Jim’s work is made on the potter’s wheel
Justus Fine Art Gallery • 827 A Central Ave and Barbara’s is hand-built, however, they often
• Fri–Sat, Apr 26–27, 10 am–5 pm work together on thrown and carved pieces.
The April exhibit features expressive oil paintings They mix their clay from several different clays
by Dolores Justus and Rebecca Thompson, along and minerals to make an attractive and durable
with the dramatic striation paintings by Donnie stoneware. They also mix their own glazes, which
Copeland. A selection of Robyn Horn’s textured are formulated for specific colors and surface
paintings and wood sculptures, work by wood qualities. After glazing, the pottery is fired in
sculptor Sandra Sell, and wood turned vessels by either a gas or wood-fired kiln to 2350 degrees F.
Gene Sparling. Also, ceramics by Michael Ashley, Their son, Fletcher Larkin, is continuing the family
paintings by Dan Thornhill, work by printmaker tradition and his work is showcased in the studio.
Kristin DeGeorge, and a series of figurative pieces The Larkin family invites you to visit Fox Pass
by Laura Raborn. Raborn will also be showing Pottery and observe the activity in the studio, talk
work at the Landmark Building as part of their with the potters, and browse in the show room.
Next Generation Exhibit. Work by additional
gallery artists will also be available. Gallery Central
Gallery Central • 800 Central Ave
The Art of Poetry • Tue–Sat, 10 am–5 pm
Emergent Arts – Circle Gallery • Fri, May 3, 5–9 pm, Gallery Walk
341-A Whittington Ave
• Thur–Sat, 12–5 pm More than 35 artists are represented, Gallery
• Fri, May 3, 5–8 pm, Gallery Walk Central features diverse styles and mediums from
both Arkansas artists and internationally known
In celebraton of April National Poetry Month, artists. Our artists have had their art showcased
Circle Gallery is showing The Art of Poetry, an in colleges and hospitals all over the world, as well
as the private collections of stars like Jacqueline

Kennedy and Steve McQueen. We are known Owen Sheliah Halderman & Michael Preble Arts & The Park — The Springs 15
to be an exciting place to visit that welcomes
seasoned and novice art collectors, and casual art Hunt – Jazz Featured Artists Wall Sculptures by Lori Arnold
fans alike. We have new work by artists, Charles Artists’ Workshop Gallery • 610 A Central Ave Garvan Woodland Gardens - Magnolia Room
Guess, Paige Morehead, James Hayes, Janice Scenes • Fri–Sat & Mon–Tue, Apr 26–27 & Apr 29–30, 550 Arkridge Road

Higdon, Doyle Young, Polly Cook, and Rita Earles. Hot Springs Cultural Affairs Office 10 am–5 pm; Sun, Apr 28, 12–5 pm • Fri–Tue, Apr 26–30, 9 am–6 pm
April’s feature artists are Sheliah Halderman and Arkansas sculptor, Lori Arnold, celebrates her
Artists’ Workshop Gallery 108 Pleasant St Michael Preble. Halderman is a retired teacher art with a special exhibit on display April 1 – 30.
610 A Central Ave who loves creating art. She started her art Specializing in porcelain clay and fired glass, Arnold
• Wed–Sat, May 1–4, 10 am–5 pm; Sun, • By appointment, 501-545-6960, mzunick@ career primarily in oils but has expanded into has created original contemporary wall sculptures
May 5, 12–5 pm watercolors, pastel, and Prismacolor. Preble designed with a focus on the gardens. “Over the
hotsprings.org has been an active photographer since the late course of my life, I developed a willingness to
• Fri, May 3, 5–9 pm, Gallery Walk Owen Hunt’s studio is currentlyin Kyoto,Japan and 1980s, first publishing his Caribbean photographs embrace new ideas with an open mind and an
May’s feature artists are Jean Pennucci and Daryl while a Hot Springs’ resident and artist, he created with International Voyager Media, Miami. He has open heart. As I learn about and develop my art
Wedwick. Pennucci has had a lifelong interest in exhibited nationally and regionally and is included form, I’ve realized my greatest strength lies in
arts and crafts. She majored in Art Education and a series of paintings depicting the jazz players in numerous public and private collections. His being able to fully express myself through each
subsequently became an occupational therapist. photographs are manipulated and are truly fine piece I create. It is my passion.”–Lori Arnold. Art
Now retired, she primarily focuses on painting from New Orleans. He has exhibited extensively art. AWG is a cooperative art gallery owned and Exhibits in the Magnolia Room are free and open
with watercolor but also has worked in pottery, in solo as well as group shows in America and operated by over 30 local artists and offers a to the public during regular hours. Garden Tickets:
sculpture, and other craft media. She is a signature Japan. His artwork is in private collections all over wide variety of paintings, photography, fine crafts, Adults (ages 13+) $15, Children (ages 4-12) $5,
member of the Mid-Southern Watercolorists Inc.
Daryl Wedwick is a retired Professor of Theatre the world, permanent collection of The New York sculpture, and jewelry. Children 3 and under, Free.
and has designed watercolor scenery for stage
productions. He also practiced the fine art of Metropolitan Museum, and the British Museum in Tanja Wooten Exhibit Whittington Gallery/Studios
doodling during those university years. He has Garland County Library • 1427 Malvern Ave 307 Whittington Ave
taken advantage of Hot Springs’ artistic climate London. Partners: HSACA, Visit Hot Springs. • Mon, April 29, 4–5 pm, Meet the Artist/ • Mon–Sat, 10 am–6 pm
to develop his own artistic style; a light- hearted Guided Tour • Fri, May 3, 5–9 pm, Gallery Walk
blending of the art of doodling with the medium • Mon, Fri – Sat; 9 am–5:30 pm • Sat–Sun, May 4–5, 10 am–4 pm, Studio
of watercolor. AWG is a cooperative art gallery • Tue–Thur, 9 am–8 pm
owned and operated by over thirty local artists Tours
offering a wide variety of paintings, photography, • Sun, 12:30–5:30 pm This art space is a working studio for several
Tanja Wooten’s illustrations are featured in the artists and a gallery for 47 local artists displaying
fine crafts, sculpture, and jewelry. March–May Garland County Library’s Art Wall paintings, sculpture, fine crafts, and jewelry.
exhibit. Currently developing independent comics During May’s Gallery Walk meet the local artists
May Exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery and graphic novels as writer/artist, Tanja Wooten and enjoy plentiful food and beverages. Listen to
Justus Fine Art Gallery • 827 A Central Ave is an award-winning illustrator and contributor our great band, The Tone Chasers and don’t miss
• Fri, May 3, 5–9 pm, Gallery Walk to the 2012 Harvey-nominated independent out on the drawing to win a great piece of art by
comic anthology, Womanthology: Heroic (with Jenna DeSpain White. Free and easy parking.
• Sat, May 4, 10 am–5 pm writer Kimberly Komatsu) and Womanthology:
The May exhibit highlights a selection of new Paintings by Judy Ladd Space (with writer Sandy King Carpenter). At 4
paintings by John P. Lasater IV who paints full Garvan Woodland Gardens – Magnolia Room pm, Mon, April 29, Tanya will give a guided tour
time, both from his studio in Siloam Springs, AR, 550 Arkridge Road of her exhibit, sharing details about her various
and on the road painting “en plein air.” He also illustration projects. Partners: Emergent Arts,
teaches workshops in venues around the US and • Wed–Sun, May 1–5, 9 am–6 pm
internationally. Also in May, a sampling of Beverly Judy Ladd studied Fine Arts and Geology at the Garland County Library, HSACA.
Buy’s Delta in Blue cyanotype photographs, University of Houston. Ladd lived in Socorro, New
along with the textural abstractions of Sammy Mexico where her interest in old historical sites Need Help or Info?
Peter’s paintings, and the luminous landscapes of drew her attention and she painted abandoned
Matthew Hasty, wood sculptures by Robyn Horn buildings and structures indigenous to the desert. Ask OurVolunteers!
and Sandra Sell, and woodturning work by Gene In May, Ladd’s paintings will be on display at the
Sparling. Mixed media works by Jeri Hillis, pen Gardens. Exhibits in the Magnolia Room are free Welcome to our fun-filled ten-day
and ink by Gary Simmons, and work by additional and open to the public during regular hours. Celebration of the Arts! Hot Springs Area
Garden Tickets: Adults (ages 13+) $15, Children Cultural Alliance and the arts community
artists will also be showcased in the exhibit. of Hot Springs hopes you have a wonderful
(ages 4-12) $5, Children 3 and under, Free. time. Whether you are a local or have traveled a
Moons In Bloom bit to get here, we are glad you chose to spend
Kollective Coffee+Tea Plein Air & Hot Springs National Park Art your time with us.
110 Central Ave
Exhibit Keep an eye out for our green apron-clad
• Fri, May 3, 5–7 pm, Gallery Walk Ozark Bathhouse Cultural Center volunteers. They will be happy to help with
This exhibit of wreath sculptures by mixed-media 425 Central Ave information on the festival, local restaurants,
artist, Nicki Hunter, of Hot Springs, AR opens • Sat–Thur, Apr 27–May 2, 12–4 pm; the Bathhouses, or a bit of history on the great
during Gallery Walk. She works with reclaimed Fri, May 3, 11 am–3 pm; Sun, May 5, city of Hot Springs.
and recycled materials to make sculptures inspired 12–4 pm
by nature, time, magic, and the moon. Her love of • Fri, May 3–5_8 pm, Gallery Walk Our volunteers generate excitement with
flower art began at a young age, due to her florist their energy, smiles, and enthusiasm
mother. Inspired by a collection of dried flower Plein Air Showcase at Landmark Building, 201 that results in events full of satisfied
decor, crystals, and lunar cycles, she began making Market St. Visit the historic Ozark Bathhouse visitors. Arts & The Park would not
moon wreaths in 2018. The wreaths have become and view the Hot Springs National Park’s (HSNP) be a premier festival without them.
a popular commission for the artist who enjoys Artist In Residence permanent collection. Since
creating individual works that people can display 2004, artists have created artwork showcasing Volunteers and Festival Hosts can
in their homes, offices, cars, and even weddings. HSNP. Paintings created during the Arts & The also be found at the Arts & The Park
Each is made with an intentional theme that is Park’s Plein Air Showcase will be on display in Information Hub in the Hot Springs
tailored to the needs of the person. Her artwork the upstairs gallery Apr 29–May 3 and then Visitors Center at Hill Wheatley Plaza.
on display at the Landmark Building during
will be on display for the month of May. Gallery Walk. On Mon–Tue, Apr 29–30, guest
plein air artists painted scenes of the National
Next Generation Park for this showcase. Sponsors: Hot Springs
Landmark Building • 201 Market St National Park, Friends of HSNP, HSACA,
• Mon-Fri, 9 am–4 pm
• Fri, May 3, 5-8pm, Gallery Walk Arvest Bank.
• Sat–Sun, by appointment, 501-545-0534,
Riley Art Glass Studio
[email protected] Artists’ Workshop Gallery • 710 W Grand Ave
This art exhibit showcases various viewpoints of • Tue–Sat, 9 am–5 pm
growing-up, depicting scenes of childhood play, • Fri, May 3, 5–8 pm, Gallery Walk
learning, and exploring. It includes artwork from
30 Arkansas artists, 19 local high school students, • Sat–Sun, May 4–5, 10–5 pm, Studio Tours
and the Henderson State University 2018 We specialize in art glass creations using age old
Summer Intensive Teen Workshop muralist team. glassblowing techniques. All of our products
Meet the artists at Gallery Walk; several artists are hand blown and sculpted. We encourage
will give presentations. Check Facebook: HSU- people to stop by and watch us work. All
Hot Springs Academic Initiatives for schedules. demonstrations are free of charge. We also
The exhibit is open March 1–May 31. Partners: have a live video feed in the gallery for those
HSU-Hot Springs Academic Initiatives, The who do not enjoy the heat of the studio.
Morris Foundation, ASMSA, Hot Springs HS, Lake Demonstrations can be setup in advance for
larger groups (10 or more). There is no need to
Hamilton HS. schedule a time for small groups or even a single
person, just stop by during our studio blowing

schedule, Tues – Sat, 9 am–1 pm.

16 Arts & The Park — The Springs

Community Partners Garvan Woodland Gardens Hot Springs Renaissance Faire Legacy Fine Art Gallery Arts & The Park Guide
American Art Gallery Emergent Arts Rush Fentress Travis Gates Beth Gipe Design/Production
Willie Gilbert Erin Holliday 501-262-9613 [email protected] 501-762-0840 Snapp Marketing
501-282-3030 501-655-0836 [email protected] facebook.com/HSrenfaire/ LFAGallery.net Publisher
AmericanArtGalleryandGifts.com [email protected] GarvanGardens.org The Springs Magazine
EmergentArts.org Hot Springs Village Low Key Arts
Arkansas Arts Council HS Bathhouse Dinner Theater ExploretheVillage.com Sonny Kay Riley Art Glass Studio
Robin McClea Friends of Hot Springs NP Jonna Devine Facebook.com/HotSpringsVil- 501-282-9056 Charles Riley
501-324-9348 Roxanne Butterfield 501-318-1600 lageArk/ LowKeyArts.org 501-318-6193
[email protected] 501-538-4575 sales@hotspringsbathhoused- facebook.com/lowkeyarts [email protected]
ArkansasArts.org [email protected] innertheatre.com HSU-Hot Springs Academic RileyArtGlass.com
FriendsOfHotSpringsNation- HotSpringsBathhouseDin- Initiatives Landmark Building The Muses Creative Artistry
Artists’ Workshop Gallery alParl.org nerTheatre.com Donna Dunnahoe Project Spa City Blues Society
501-623-6401 501-545-0534 Toni Spears Bert Clevenger
[email protected] Fox Pass Pottery HS Cultural Affairs Office [email protected] 501-609-9811 SpaCityBlues.org
ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com Jim Larkin Visit Hot Springs facebook.com/ HotSpringsAc- [email protected]
501-623-9906 Mary Zunick ademicInitiatives TheMusesProject.org Wednesday Night Poetry
The Avenue Restaurant [email protected] 501-321-2027 Kai Coggin
501-625-3850 FoxPassPottery.com [email protected] Justus Fine Art Gallery The Ohio Club 713-828-0147
TheWatersHS.com VisitHotSprings.org Dolores Justus Mike Petty [email protected]
Gallery Central 501-321-2335 501-627-0702 facebook.com/Wednesday-
Blushed Beauty Boutique Laura Scott Hot Springs Jazz Society [email protected] TheOhioClub.com NightPoetry
[email protected] [email protected] 501-627-2425 JustusFineArt.com facebook.com/ohioclub
Blushedbb.com 501-318-4278 [email protected] Whittington Gallery/Studios
GalleryCentralFineArt.com HSJazzSociety.org Kollective Coffee+Tea Park Ave Community Asso- John Faginkrantz
Cutwell 4 Kids Agnes Galecka & Kevin ciation 501-607-0214
Anthony Tidwell Garland County Library Hot Springs National Park Rogers Hannah Mills facebook.com/Whittington-
214-497-3715 Paul Kagebein Maggi Daly 501-701-4000 501-623-2849 GalleryStudios/
[email protected] 501-623-4161 501-620-6706 agnes@kollectivecoffeetea. [email protected]
Cutwell4Kids.org [email protected] [email protected] com
GCLibrary.com nps.gov facebook.com/KollectiveCof- Pocket Community Theater 
Dryden Pottery fee+Tea 501-623-8585
Zach Dryden HS Photography & Film Inst. PocketTheatre.com
DrydenPottery.com Hot Springs Central Theater KUHS 102.5 FM
501-623-4201 DebiLynn Fendley Zachary Smith
501-859-9148 501-262-8757
[email protected] [email protected]
HotSpringsCentralTheater, kuhsradio.org

Thank You For A Fabulous 2019 Arts Celebration!

— Mozart — — Presenting Sponsor — — Picasso —

— Children’s Creation — — Studio Tour Sponsor —
Station Sponsor

— O’Keefe — — Chalk Walk Sponsor —
— Friends of the Alliance —
Munro
Foundation Robert & Mary Zunick

Greg & Kate Schaffer

— Arts Ambassadors — Board Of Directors Advisory Board
Mary Zunick – Exec Dir Suzanne Davidson
Marcia Smith Gina Boshears Suzanne Tucker Ashley Campbell – COB Dorothy Morris
Kai Coggin – Sec Don Munro
Tina Barker – Treasurer Linda Palmer
Lori Arnold Kate Schaffer
Gina Boshears Gary Simmons
Roxanne Butterfield Robert Zunick
Kim Everhart
Sonya Eiseinhauers
Dolores Justus
JoAnn Mangione
Ashley Williams

HotSpringsArts.org • 501-321-2027 • [email protected]

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Famous Female Jazz
Singers at Elks Lodge

The Hot Springs Jazz Society (HSJS)

will host a live jazz event “Famous Female Jazz

Singers” on Friday, April 19.

Featured vocalist/entertainer is

Jacqueline Beaumont backed by her All Star jazz

musicians Les Pack on guitar, C.E Askew on

drums, Taylor Smith on bass, and Matt Schatz on

saxophone. Jackie has been an audience favorite

for over 30 years; the beautiful, youthful and

energetic Jackie Beaumont masters the stage with

her sultry tones and moves.

This concert will be held at The Elks

Lodge, 132 Abbott Lane, in Hot Springs. Seating

is at 5:30PM. Show time is 6PM – 7:30PM. Tickets Jackie Beaumont and her All Star
at the door, $10 members, $15 non-members, $10 jazz musicians bring Female Jazz
Elks members, special discount for students. All
jazz lovers welcome! singers to life.

On May 17 and June 21, HSJS will host 2 more live jazz events. Audiences

may be assured of a fantastic lineup of musicians to thoroughly entertain. Each of

the programs will include one or more student musicians or vocalists.

The Hot Springs Jazz Society is a non-profit, volunteer organization

dedicated to perpetuating, promoting and preserving Jazz Music, an original

American art form. The Jazz Society is funded in part by the Arkansas Arts Council,

Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission, Morris Foundation, The Hot

Springs Community Foundation and Elisabeth Wagner Foundation, along with

numerous other corporate and private sponsors.

Sleeping Beauty Ballet
Challenging Feet!

This spring, the Hot

Springs Children’s Dance Theatre

Company (HSCDTC) will bring

The Sleeping Beauty to life. The

young artists of HSCDTC, with

the aid of some of the finest

professional artists from around

the country, will present this

incredible master piece of sound

and movement.

The Sleeping Beauty is

for many, a cherished childhood

bedtime story. Not published until

the 17th Century, The Sleeping

Beauty ballet was adapted from the

1697 Charles Perrault tale, “The

Sleeping Beauty in the Wood.” Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre’s talented
Tchaikovsky wrote the music, and dancers will bring the “The Sleeping Beauty” to life
his long-time collaborator, Marius with the help of the very talented Edmond Cooper.
Petipa, choreographed the dances.

Several of the variations or steps involved for both the male and female

members of the cast choreography are known for the technical challenges they

present. “I am hoping to test the skills of our own local talent and to motivate

them to aspire to the level of technical prowess displayed by our guest performers,”

Edmond Cooper, dancer, choreographer, and director of HSCDTC.

This year’s cast features six guest artists, each with impeccable dance

backgrounds. They include Cyrus Bridwell in the role of Prince Florimund.

Bridwell wowed the audience last season with his pyrotechnical abilities as Puck

in the HSCDTC performance of A Mid-Summer Nights Dream. He will perform

opposite this year’s newest featured artist, Dagny Hanarahan, performing the role of

Aurora. Some of her featured roles include Aurora from The Sleeping Beauty, and a

Principal in George Balanchine’s Who Cares?

Purchase tickets now for May 10, 11, 17 or 18 at 7:00pm; or Saturday

matinees May 11 and 18 at 1:00 pm. Adults Preferred seating: $30. Regular seating:

$20. Students Preferred seating: $15. Regular Seating: $10. Tickets are available at

www.hscdtc.org, by calling 501-655-6815, or may be purchased at the door if still

available at performance time.

30 • The Springs • April 2019 Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Stay c Learn c Enjoy
Eat c Hike c Walk c Play
Shop c Tour c Drink

100 Block Central Ave Silver Coconut 500 Block Central Ave Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar high end home accents Gangster Museum of America Core Public House
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Guided tour exposes the underground beer, wine, and spirits
Kollective Coffee & Tea Bathhouse Row Winery world of Central Avenue
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Showcases native AR wine selections Historic District Antiques MTN VALLEY WATER
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Tastings daily Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Petals, Purses, Etc. 801 Spencer’s Corner
Southern Living! Snazzies, Inc. The Avenue Exclusive handbags, women’s &
Rings ‘n’ Things Young, contemporary, funky boutique Upscale restaurant and bar located in children’s clothing & gifts Brian G Wilson Photography
Fun fashion jewel State & Pride Provisions Co. Portraits & weddings
Freedom United Salon The Bath Factory The Waters Hotel One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
HIghly trained staff. Progressive work. apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Cotton clothes & beddingn
Handcrafted soaps & indulgences for The Waters Hotel Picante’s Mexican Grill
LITTLE JEWEL BOX bath & body 600 Block Central Ave Authentic Mexican dishes
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Brick House Grill
The Villa Boutique Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Beef Jerky Outlet Blushed Beauty Boutique Italian specialties for lunch and dinner Steinhaus Keller
and accessories Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces. Gifts, makeup & makeup services Artists’ Workshop Gallery German restaurant & biergarten
Metaphysical Connection Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Outdoor seating
Shop, Reiki, massage & Tarot readings Arlington Hotel Toy Chest All Things Arkansas Mirror Mirror Salon
Colonial Candy Corner Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR-500 Timeless & specialty toys, books, Products made in AR & relating to AR Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream rooms/suites US Post Office Gary Morris Interiors
The Little Jewel Box science kits, and more Crystal Springs Gallery Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Boutique for antiques, estate and Minerals, fossils, fine jewelry by local Dapper & Debonaire
designer jewelry Mamoos Paradice Cream It’s All About Rocks & international artisans Grooming goods for the modern male.
Kringles in the Park Only Homemade ice cream in Rocks & unique merchandise The Galaxy Connection Veteran owned
Christmas, seasonal, collectible & gifts Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Star Wars museum & gift store A Narrow Escape
Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe Convenience Store EVILO Oils & Vinegars Large vintage Star Wars toy collection Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Hot Springs Visitor Center Subway
Faith & Flair Boutique Tourist information center Submarine sandwich shop
Women’s boutique clothing Plum Pretty Boutique Granny’s Kitchen
The Springs Hotel & Spa Latest fashions for women of all ages Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner 700 Block Central Ave 900 Block Central Ave
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms
Beverly’s Casual Shop/You-nique Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe Maxine’s Live In The Raw Test Kitchen & Juice Bar
Boutique Journey through the Seven Magic Candy & delectable delights. Live music, food, craft beer & drinks Gourmet raw foods & plant-based
Classy and fabulous boutique! Worlds of this museum Hot Springs Trolley Tours restaurant.
Mountain Valley Spring Company Trolley tours of Hot Springs area.
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full 4D Adventure Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium Special events. 1000 Block Central Ave
line of MV Water merchandise. The amazing 4D simulation will leave Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood
Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Will’s Cinnamon Shop
200 Block Central Ave you enthralled! Bathhouse Row Copper Penny Pub Homemade, totally from scratch
Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs cinnamon rolls
DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop 100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine Superior Bathhouse Brewery Vault 723
Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Timeless Vault Dining GRATEFUL HEAD
National Park Aquarium Kilwins Downtowner Marketplace
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more & special event venue Vendors in one location with 100 Block Exchange
tortoises, & lizards antiques, vintage & new products
Rolando’s Restaurante Earthbound Trading Company Fordyce Bathhouse Rocket Fizz Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Largest selection of candy & soda Experience Deadhead-Brauhaus
GR8 Escapes Arkansas ever found in one store! Culture. Gin Joint-Live Music
Escape room. Discover clues & solve 300 Block Central Ave Quapaw Baths & Spa American Art Gallery & Gifts
puzzles. Ages 12 & up Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Featuring local, regional, national and F REE PARK I N G
Savory Pantry spa services international artists
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Jack Knife Barbershop 128 Exchange St Parking Deck
Pancake Shop The Buffalo Co. Ozark Bathhouse All things barbering
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre PA I D PARK I N G
owned & operated High quality men’s clothing and Cultural center, open on weekends Daily dinner & live theatre
Art by the Park 2 HR Meters on Central Ave
Original oil paintings and frames accessories Buckstaff Baths 800 Block Central Ave

Tombstone Old Time Photos Our only remaining traditional Gallery Central
Wild West, gangster portraits taken & thermal bathing facility Art gallery-painting, sculptures, jewelry
Legacy Fine Art Gallery
processed while you wait Lamar Bathhouse Artwork by local & internationally
known artists
Thai-Me Spa Bathhouse Row Emporium Maxwell Blade’s Malco Theatre of Magic
Magic & comedy for the whole family
400Pampering massage, skin treatments, Block Central Ave Justus Fine Art Gallery
Fine art gallery features established &
nail & body services. emerging artists

BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Lauray’s Jewelers
Exquisite bridal, custom designs, &
revolutionary repairs

Red Sunflower Boutique
Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique

The Mountain’s Edge
Arkansas’ largest retail knife store

Bubbalu’s Bodacious Burgers
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream

Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary
Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly
hellcats & pinup dolls

Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Chez Julie’ Boutique
Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Perfect blend of home, fashion &
personal accessories
Buenos Aires bar experience!
Ginger’s Popcorn
Oxy-Zen The best darn popcorn in the South!
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive!
All Things Natural
Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature
Central Park Mining

Items for your home and garden National Park Duck Tours

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton

Almost all items are unique & locally The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities
made or designed
Upscale women’s boutique/

The Ohio Club accessories, on-site handmade jewelry

Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Renee’s
Great food & live music Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor

The “Real” World... They almost tell a story. You may see the daffodils bloom first, then
Kelly & Wayne “Team” Thomason the camellias, then the tulips, cherry trees, tulip trees, magnolia trees.
Hot Springs Realty
It’s always a surprise and puts a bounce in most people’s steps. Keep

that in mind next time you plant something. Not only are you making your
yard more beautiful, you’re bringing joy to those who see it now and in the
Spring is in the air and beautiful flowers and future.
trees are blooming everywhere! One of the most exciting
Now is the time to buy property in Hot Springs - many new
aspects of buying a new home is seeing what comes up opportunities and much expansion. Please call Wayne or Kelly Thomason

in the Spring. We can always tell a home has been well with Hot Springs Realty for ALL your real estate needs. 501-627-3331, 501-

cared for if flowers come up year after year. 538-4370.

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Young Musicians from Around
the World to Perform May 2

As part of the Arts in the Park

Celebration, April 26 – May 5, St Luke’s

Episcopal Church and the Hot Springs Music

Festival (HSMF) will host a concert presented

by thirteen young musicians, all winners of the

prestigious IBLA Grand Prize, on Thursday,

May 2, at 7 pm. A reception follows and all are

invited to meet these talented performers.

IBLA Grand Prize is under the

auspices of IBLA Foundation, a volunteer

organization based in New York. All proceeds

go toward advancing the careers of talented

musicians from around the world. IBLA Grand

Prize takes place annually in Ragusa Ibla,

Sicily, Italy.

The winners are presented to venues

around the world, the USA, and Carnegie Hall

in New York City. The competition is unique in Dongni Xie, from China, is one of

that there is no age limit for participants. the winners of the IBLA Grand Prize

The performers are: Pianist/Composer who will perform in Hot Springs.

Andreas-Foivos Apostolou - Greece; pianist

Anchie Donn - Taiwan/USA; Pianist Federico Ercoli - Italy; Pianist Chenxing

Huang - China; Pianist Tamara Licheli - the country of Georgia; Pianist/Composer

Corrado Neri - Italy; Violinist Eduardo Paredes Crespo - Bolivia/Brazil; Mariana

Preda/Pan Flute - Romania; Clarinetist Shinobu Otake - Japan; Pianist Edoardo

Riganti Fulginei - Italy; Accordianist Minguan Ruan - China; Pianist Dongni Xie -

China; and Pianist Xiaoyi Xu - China.

“All of these exceptional young musicians have impressive credentials,”

said Lynn Payette, Director of Music at St Luke’s and Executive Director of the

HSMF. “This is an excellent opportunity for area music students to hear a variety of

instruments and the rewards of serious musical study.”

St Luke’s is located at 228 Spring St. Admission is free, but tax-deductible

donations to the IBLA Foundation are appreciated.

In the Raw Brings Tasty
Vegan to Downtown

In the Raw

Downtown has just opened

its doors at 919 Central,

and if you are looking for

an experience, this is the

place to be. In August 2017,

they first opened as a food

truck called In the Raw Test

Kitchen & Juice Bar where

they served strictly a raw

vegan menu.
Once winter set Marci Smith, owner of In the Raw, and her staff are cooking
up fresh and tasty vegan meals.
in, the owner, Marci Smith,

decided to start introducing warm items, so she began also serving up delicious

homemade soups and started creating toasted sandwiches to mimic meat-lovers’

favorites, like the Reuben. This proved a success, and soon In the Raw was asked to

cater some of Hot Springs’ biggest events of 2018.

Next, the opportunity arose for them to purchase a building and they

decided to expand sooner than they anticipated. Unfortunately, it soon became

apparent that renovations would cost them more than they could afford, and after

many setbacks, most who once loved the little food truck started to believe that In

the Raw would be no more.

Fortunately for In the Raw, several angel investors came forward and gave

the company a much-needed financial and morale boost, and the restaurant was able

to just barely open its doors in the heart of the coldest week of winter, serving only

cold-pressed juice and blended drinks.

As quickly as possible, Smith started adding in hot soup, sandwiches, and

other items. The menu is now complete. Go try a taste of the most exciting food in

Hot Springs Monday-Friday 7-7. They also serve Chef’s Small Plates Tasting $12-

$20 per person, Sundays from 11-2.

For the latest menu items, visit Facebook: In the Raw Downtown.

32 • The Springs • April 2019

Take Stress Out of Your Life During
National Stress Awareness Month
By Felisha Butler parasympathetic nervous system, a part of the body that

It is National Stress Awareness Month and in calms us down. She recommends inhaling to a count of

today’s world, stress is inescapable but there are ways to five and exhaling to a count of seven and says it takes about

avoid having it take over your life. two to five minutes to activate the nervous system. “We are

Stress can be caused by several things: family, Jamie Stacks is a licensed professional all breathing anyway, and you can take long deep breaths
jobs, money, friendships. However, when you approach it counselor and a yoga teacher. where you are without anyone noticing,” she said.
the right way, you can figure out how to confront the stress
and make a better life for yourself. As finals approach, students feel the heat of stress
coming on, worrying about making that high score to
Stress can result in a variety of issues, such as pass the class. We need to think positive; tell ourselves
health problems, anxiety, and depression. There is both we are going to pass and redirect our negative energy into
good stress and bad stress. Good stress is called eustress, something meaningful. Noticing things that are around
a type of stress that you can benefit from. It can give us you, becoming aware, and using your senses to keep us
motivation to do projects we are avoiding, follow through calm is mindfulness.
on goals, or keep up with what is going on in our lives
instead of procrastinating. Stacks describes an example of using our senses to
destress. “Curling up on the couch under a soft blanket that
We can view stress as something that is weighing you can feel, having a cold glass of water with lemon or a
us down or something that can help us achieve. Jamie cup of hot tea that you can feel and taste, diffusing essential
Stacks, a licensed professional counselor and a yoga oils to smell and looking at something that brings you joy
teacher, believes most people associate stress with bad while listening to music that you love,” she said.
stress and/or distress.
A positive mindset can improve our quality of life
“I think of this as a barrier to getting what we need done,” she said.

“It tends to make us worry, have lots of fear, and doubt ourselves.” if we try to practice mindfulness as often as we can. Seek out activities that

When we are in distress, there are several techniques we can use to bring you happiness, whether it is enjoying coffee on your deck or spending

help our us function at our best. To begin, we need to make sure we are getting time with people you love. It is easy to get stuck in a cycle of negative thinking

enough sleep, eating regularly while also healthily (fruits and vegetables, less when that is all your brain sees. Learn to create your happiness, even if it is

caffeine and sugar), and exercising. something small.

Stacks believes the best way to decrease stress is by deep breathing. “Deep breathing, staying mindful, and focusing on joy can make an

Long, deep breathing stimulates a calm response in our bodies which is why amazing difference on the stress levels in your life. It takes work and practice
exercise is recommended to get us up and going. Deep breathing triggers our to be mindful and to stay positive. However, the benefits are great.”

The Springs • April 2019 • 33

Meet Ginger & Jeff Bastin,
Owners of BubbaLu’s
BubbaLu’s new owners,

Ginger and Jeff Bastin, have done

many things in their careers but

haven’t run a restaurant...until now.

Jeff is a retired aerospace engineer

who fixed jets all over the world.

From Boeing 787’s, to Embraer and

Bombardier regional jets, Jeff has

worked on all of them.

Ginger has a Master’s

Degree from OU in Health and

Human Services and previously

worked in the medical field

managing the busiest OB/GYN

clinic in Wichita, KS.  Ginger and Jeff Bastin, owners of BubbaLu’s, a

Their love for Hot Springs burger stop in downtown Hot Springs, are ready to
started over 8 years ago when they serve up their specialty burgers and hot dogs.

purchased a vacation home after just one visit. Jeff was born in Mountain Home,

Arkansas and enjoyed his summers on Bull Shoals Lake. He has always appreciated

the Ozarks, lakes and the pure beauty Arkansas has to offer.

Ginger grew up on a Kansas farm that produced not only corn and soybeans

but also has a cattle company with over 1,000 head of steers at all times. She knows

a lot about quality grade A beef. 

After many visits to Hot Springs and BubbaLu’s 75 plus times, Ginger and

Jeff decided to make a permanent move to Arkansas and buy the restaurant. Even

though they are new to the industry, they know a lot about making people happy.

When asking Jeff about this new endeavor, his thoughts are as follows:

“People say running a restaurant is a lot of work and stressful. Try fixing a jet that

has 300+ lives on board. Now that’s stressful!” Agreed.

Ginger and Jeff are huge supporters of downtown Hot Springs and couldn’t

be more pleased to own a part of history. When you get a chance, stop in at 408

Central Avenue, and say hello!  Open daily 11am - 4pm, Friday and Saturday until

11pm. To place your order, call 501-321-0101.

Master Gardeners’Advice
for Beautiful Tulips

By Julia Milano

Atulip in full bloom is magnificent

and even more precious for the fleeting

time it is at the height of its beauty. March

is a month associated with tulips whose

cheerful colors pop-up in home gardens

and huge civic displays.

Tulip cultivation began in Persia

around the 10th century, and by 1573,

they were planted at the Vienna Imperial

Botanical Gardens. The first tulips flowered

in the Netherlands in 1594.

Tulips and the Netherlands have

become synonymous, leading to both a

national mania and an important economic

industry. Today, the largest permanent

The beauty and fragrance of the tulip display of tulips in the world is in the
makes it a favorite among gardeners. Netherlands at the Keukenhof Gardens.

As tulip cultivation has evolved,

an amazing variety of shapes and names have come to define the genus. Some

examples are: Darwin, Emperor, Rembrandt and Parrot, each with distinctive

patterns of coloration.

The extraordinary loveliness of tulips is inspiring, so get ready to be

inspired. We lucky folks of the Hot Springs area, have easy access to a large and

incredible tulip display at Garvan Woodland Gardens.

Julie Milano, a Garland County Master Gardener, volunteers with GC

Master Gardeners of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service.

Master Gardeners pool skills and resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate

interest in plants and gardening, and encourage beautification. For more info, call

501-623-6841 or email [email protected].

34 • The Springs • April 2019

Center for Spiritual Oneness

Welcomes New Leadership

Rev. Aliza Bloom Robinson, an

ordained Unity minister of 19 years, is thrilled

to be joining the Center for Spiritual Oneness.

She shares: “I first learned about

the Center last summer, when I attended a

World Peace Day event in their building. I

immediately had a sense come over me of ‘I

have work to do here.’ This was fascinating

to me on many levels. My ministry, Divine-

Awakening.org, is online and most of my

work has been in the virtual world, so I’d

been feeling the desire for a live, in person,

huggable community.”

She soon began talking with Allan

Hurst, president of the Center, and within Rev. Aliza Bloom Robinson and her
husband Rev. Rob Robinson, will
weeks, services were scheduled at the Center conduct Easter Services.
for Spiritual Oneness.

Robinson is an author, speaker, and transformational catalyst committed to

the awakening of the planet. She has written several best-selling books, including:

Falling Into Ease – Release Your Struggle and Create a Life You Love and Paradox

of Awakening – Finding Peace in a World of Chaos. She and her husband, Rev. Rob

Robinson (a retired Unity minister) live in Hot Springs Village. Learn more about

Rev. Aliza on her webpage: www.divine-awakening.org.

Robinson has been working with the board while on a book tour, and has

now returned and is serving as the Spiritual Leader.

She and her husband, Rev. Rob Robinson, will be presenting the Easter

Service on April 21, 10:30 am, followed by a potluck. Everyone is invited!

To keep current with news, visit FB: Hot Springs Center for Spiritual

Oneness.

Other activities this month include:

• Sunday Services, 10:30 am

• Crystal Conversations, Thursdays - 7 pm

The Springs • April 2019 • 35

Beatniks vs Hippies

By David Rose
Last week my 15-year-old son asked me what the difference was between

Beatniks and Hippies. Most of his questions are school related and revolve around
algebraic equations, free electrons and dangling participles. Finally, here was a
question I could answer. In fact, having spent time in both camps made me uniquely
qualified to field this one.

Being born and raised in Woodstock, NY, it was natural for me to become
a Hippie in the 1960’s, but it wasn’t always that way. My first ambition was to be a
Beatnik. I was inspired to that goal by The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, a TV show
that ran from 1959-63. It introduced us to Warren Beatty, Tuesday Weld, Michael J
Pollard, and most importantly, Bob Denver as Maynard G. Krebs, Dobie’s beatnik
friend.

I embraced Maynard wholeheartedly, wore old sweatshirts, chino pants
and even had a beret. I tried to like Jazz and went so far as to buy an Al Hirt album.
Reading poetry in coffee shops was a big part of the being a Beatnik. Unfortunately,
I was too young for coffee and my taste for poetry never evolved beyond the
Limerick.

I told my son that the principal difference was that Hippies became
politically active. The beatniks were a curiosity and source of amusement. The
Hippies were as well, but when they took to the streets, they also became a threat to
the status quo. This brought the Hippies into the cross hairs.

I expected a follow-up question and got one – Could I name three
characteristics of Rock & Roll? I didn’t see the connection, but was happy to have
another one I could answer. 1) Rock & Roll never forgets. 2) We built this city on
Rock & Roll. 3) Rock & Roll is here to stay. Suddenly it dawned on my what was
going on. He was doing his history homework. I felt old and defeated.

Homemade Ice Cream &
Pastry Businesses Merge

Hayden Ennis, of Mamoo’s Paradice Cream and Wally Mueller, of
Majestic Bakery, combined their specialties and are now co-located at 236 Central
where they’re offering 28 flavors of homemade ice cream, and pastries, including
cookies, cupcakes and so much more! Each of the unique businesses compliments
the other, and these successful business owners have heartfelt stories about how
they came to this place.

Mueller, owner of Majestic Bakery, grew up in his parent’s baking business
in Chicago. He always knew he wanted to get back into the business again but the
timing was never quite right. For more than two years, Wally’s wife Brenda tried
desperately to save the wonderfully historic Majestic Hotel where she had fond
memories of her father playing in the band. After the hotel was lost in a fire, Wally
and Brenda’s dreams meshed and they opened the Majestic Bakery.

In 2017, Ennis traveled with his best friend, Matt “Mamoo” Tadlock, to
Belize for Matt’s 20th birthday where they visited with Matt’s dad, Mike, and found
his business Paradice Cream very interesting. Matt proceeded to research the idea
of bringing a shop like this to Hot Springs.

In March 2018, Paradice Cream and Candy Shop opened in the Medical
Arts Building and was an immediate hit with both the locals and tourists. A month
later, Matt was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident, placing everything
on hold. In June, the decision was made to re-open the shop in Matt’s honor as
Mamoo’s Paradice Cream.

Hayden took up the mantle of “churnmaster” and with Mike’s expertise
and recipes, will continue to provide Hot Springs with the best tasting and the only
homemade ice cream in Historic Downtown Hot Springs. Mamoo’s will be open
7 days during busy season. Check Facebook for updates or call 501-463-9488 for
more information.

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Tarot: Justice/Adjustment
Card #XI
By Michelle Crandell

The Fool practices

welcoming change. As he does so,

a new question enters his mind.

“How do I stay centered, true to

myself?”

He spots a woman sitting

in the center where two roads cross.

Two men stand before her, arguing.

The Fool approaches. “The woman

is blind!” he sees. “The men are

brothers!” he hears. One brother

says, “The inheritance is in my

possession. ‘Possession is nine

tenths of the law.’ Besides, I’m rich,

so I know what to do with money.”

The other brother counters,

“I’m poor. I need this inheritance

to live securely. He’s squandering

it. I’ll use it wisely because I am

frugal. Our father didn’t leave a

will, so the inheritance is rightfully

mine, too.”

The woman listens Justice - The restorer of balance.
carefully. She awards half the

inheritance to each brother. Both are unhappy with this outcome. They complain;

she ignores them. Finally, the brothers give up and go their separate ways. Intrigued,

the Fool asks, “How came you to this decision?”

“Restoring balance is my life’s work,” she replied. “My decision gives Rich

Brother an opportunity to learn the limits of wealth and Poor Brother an opportunity

to live more securely.” The woman smiled. “Justice, harmony and fairness don’t

just happen. They are creative acts.”

“Sadly, my ruling only helped so much,” she continued. “Neither brother

possessed an internal sense of fairness. Both were willing to trade brotherly love

for personal attainment. Both left unhappy.” Then she laughed, “They did agree my

ruling wasn’t fair. That’s one way to restore balance, I guess.”

Michelle Crandell provides individual readings for a fee. Once a

year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. For more information, email michelle.

[email protected] or call 501-655-6242.

Levi Hospital’s
Community Health
Survey

Levi Hospital is conducting a 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment
and they need your help! In order to better understand the health needs in Garland
County, a community health survey has been released.

This survey gives residents the unique opportunity to provide valuable
input on health and health care in the area. It takes approximately 15 minutes to
complete, and will provide Levi Hospital and its Community Advisory Committee
with information on a variety of health topics, such as personal and family health,
access to health care, health insurance, nutrition, and community improvement.

Survey responses will be used to identify prominent health issues, as well
as to help develop strategies for improving the health of Garland County residents.

The survey is available through April 2019. Paper copies can be obtained
and dropped off at the Hot Springs Library, Levi Hospital, Garland County Health
Department, Charitable Christian Medical Clinic, Hot Springs Area Chamber of
Commerce, Quapaw Community Center and The Webb Center.

The survey can also be completed online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/
garlandcommunityhealthsurvey. For more information, please contact Alisha
Chatman at [email protected].

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Redefining How You See Yourself

By Peggy Lindsey
Today was no different. The daily routine did nothing to spark new

thoughts or ideas. The broken record blared the same familiar tune over and over
again, and life seemed stagnant. But deep inside something stirs . . . oh, to trade in
this old programming for an exciting, fresh outlook on life!

Who do you see when you look at your reflection in the mirror. Do you
only notice what is on the surface? Look deeper! The person gazing back wants you
to look beyond. We ride the highs and lows of the roller coaster called Life - the
joyous celebrations and the heart-wrenching disappointments. So, why does life
seem so easy for some and so difficult for others? Simply . . . it is all about how they
view themselves.

How do you see yourself? Powerful, deserving, valuable, lovable, and
blessed abundantly? Or, weak, unworthy, insignificant, unlovable, and filled with
lack? This answer is critical, for the beliefs we hold about ourselves pave the way
we experience life.

Ready to redefine how you see yourself? It all begins with one statement.
“I am.” These two little words are the most powerful to ever be spoken for they
define you! “I AM.” Say with conviction how you wish to truly see yourself now:
I AM POWERFUL. I AM LOVABLE. Build yourself up! Affirm all the positive
aspects you desire to reflect!

The only limitations we have are those we place upon ourselves. We alone
are responsible for our lives. It’s time to trade in the old that no longer serves you
and embrace a fresh, uplifting definition of who you truly are! YOU are worth it!

Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a
Professional Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting others
on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more
joyfully and consciously. She created her business On Angels’ Wings Healing and
Coaching in 2012 and currently practices in Sedona, Arizona. She can be reached
at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelswingshealing.com.

Lifestyle Changes Begin with
Simple Math

By Alison Crane

Over one million Americans

are diagnosed with diabetes every year

and it is estimated over 84 million

Americans age 18 and older have

prediabetes and are at risk for developing

full diabetes. Research has shown that

making two lifestyle changes: reduce

weight and increase physical activity,

can reduce the incidence of developing Losing a few pounds may help reduce the risk
of diabetes.
type 2 diabetes by as much as 60%.
Why not try using some simple

math to start walking the road to good health? A major study of pre-diabetics found

that simply reducing their weight 5–7% helped to reduce the risk. To figure out how

many pounds to lose: multiply your weight by .05 (or .07) to determine the pounds

needed to be lost. For example: Current weight: 200 lbs. X .05 = 10 lbs. 200 lbs. X

.07 = 14 lbs. This person would need to lose between 10 and 14 lbs. to achieve the

recommended 5-7% weight loss.

For increasing physical activity, again use some simple math. The Centers

for Disease Control recommends a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity a

week. That can be 30 minutes each day as a starting point for exercise, walking or

any other type of movement that gets your heart rate up and/or causes you to break

out in a sweat. The key is to get into a habit of moving and be aware of the many

ways to increase your activity in ways that will be of benefit.

For more information on how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, contact the Garland

County Cooperative Extension Service (GCCES) at 501-623-6841 or email

[email protected]. Visit Facebook for up to date information on healthy living -

@GarlandFCS & @garlandEGF.

Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with GCCES. The

Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons

regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital

or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The green water fountain in Downtown Hot Springs is the backdrop
for Karen Watson Reeves’ demonstration of Boat Pose.

Benefits of Boat Pose

By Karen Watson Reeves
Undoubtedly, Boat Pose is a favorite among the children I teach. We

imagine ourselves as little boats out in the lake turning our outstretched arms
in circles as if they were oars, while singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” And
more often than not, when I am teaching this pose to adults I am singing “Row,
Row, Row Your Boat” in my mind to help distract the feelings of intensity while
holding this pose.

Full Boat Pose (as it is sometimes called) is a challenging balance pose
that engages and strengthens the core, hip flexors, buttocks, thighs, and legs. This
pose can help prevent back problems and align the spinal column. Many of us find
ourselves constantly slouching and excessively leaning forward.

When the abdominals (core muscles) are engaged and strengthened,
reduced back pain results, as well as better posture. Practicing boat pose can also
help students have stretched hamstrings, improved concentration, and reduced
stress levels.

Boat Pose also addresses a couple of the energetic fields in the body.
The tailbone is the foundation for the pose, the root chakra. It is the place that
gives us an overall sense of groundedness and connection to self. Therefore, when
holding Boat Pose, there is a sense of feeling connection to the earth, grounding
and coming to a place of self-knowledge.

Another energy field that Boat Pose focuses on is the sacral chakra,
located in the low abdomen. This area is home to our self-confidence, emotions,
and ego. As the yogi progresses, not only are physical strength and stronger
abdominals realized, but a greater mental strength also is enhanced.

We can hold the pose longer and move toward stronger modifications
(there are also modifications that are less intense, such as using a strap around the
balls of the feet, or practicing lifting one leg at the time), and as our core is fired
up (the sacral chakra), we begin to reaffirm our belief in ourselves.

Practice Boat Pose. Begin by rowing just a few breaths out into your
lake. With persistence and perseverance, your core will gain strength, you will
find more self-confidence, and feel more grounded. And as you do, you might find
you want to row your boat all the way across the lake!

Karen Watson Reeves was born and raised in Mount Holly and has
called Hot Springs home since 2006. She became a registered yoga teacher in
2011 and has travelled Arkansas teaching her passion. She owns The Yoga Place,
is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff, is an adjunct instructor at National
Park College, as well as teaching in several other fabulous venues. When not on
the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the National Park, especially from
her bicycle.