August 2019

2 • The Springs • August 2019

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Friday August 23 • Thursday August 29 • Friday August 30 • Saturday August 31 • Sunday September 1

The 28th Hot Springs JazzFest is Five Days of Concerts including the FREE traditional outdoor concert, JazzFest Block Party, on Saturday,
August 31. Concerts range from Free to $35 in venues around Hot Springs National Park. Highlights include the psychedelic, avant-garde, jazz
sounds of Frog Squad on Saturday, trumpeter Tim Leahey on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and the Arkansas All-Star Big Band on Saturday.

Visit HSJazzSociety.org for updates, tickets and artist bios.

The 28th Hot Springs JazzFest kicks off Schedule of Events
with “A Night of Jazz” at the Hot Springs Bathhouse
Dinner Theatre featuring the Spa City Stompers A Night of Jazz with Spa City Stompers JazzFest Block Party!
on Friday, August 23. The festival continues on
Thursday, August 29 with “Jazz Night at The Ohio Friday, August 23 • 6 pm Saturday, August 31 • 200 Broadway St • Free
Club” with the Clyde Pound Trio and featured Emcee Dona Pettey • A day of music on two stages
JazzFest guest artist, Tim Leahey, retired jazz soloist Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre* • 701 Central
with the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force. Get ready for a toe-tapping fun time. Musicians 11:00am: Steve Hudleson Trio
include George “Doc” Ryan, trumpet; Earl Hesse, clarinet; Sim 12:00pm: 106th Army Band Jazz Esemble w/Dir Cody Jerrigan
Friday, August 30 brings on “Classical & Flora, trombone; Clyde Pound, keyboard; David Higginbotham, 1:00pm: Tenor Madness (4 saxophones in 1 big performance)
Jazz Blow Out,” a rare opportunity to experience the bass; and  Paul Stivitts, drums. Sing along with “When the 2:00pm: Arkansas High School Jazz Band w/Dir Gary Meggs
Voices Rising ensemble and Anything That Moves Saints Go Marching In,” “Won’t You Come Home Bill Bailey,” 3:00pm: University of Arkansas in Monticello  directed
jazz combo come together in a fusion of classical “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans,” etc. by  Jason Smith with special JazzFest guest trumpeter  Tim
music and jazz. Dinner & Show: Adults-$39.95 Children (5-12yrs) $25 Leahey, recently retired soloist with the premier jazz
Tickets online HotSpringsBathhouseDinnerTheatre.com or Call ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, Airmen of Note
The “JazzFest Block Party!” on Saturday, 501-318-1600. 4:00pm: Frog Squad from Memphis presenting a  psychedelic,
August 31, is a Free outdoor concert under the *Includes full Dinner Buffet with a variety of desserts. Coffee, tea and avant-garde, jazz sound
Broadway Street Sky-bridge from 11am – 6:30pm. water included. (Wine, beer & soda are available for an additional fee.) 5:00pm: Arkansas All-Star Big Band, a 17-piece all-star band
Over seven hours of music will include performances of the finest jazz musicians in AR, LA, and East TX.
by the Steve Hudleson Trio, 106th Army Band Jazz Night at the Ohio Club 6:00pm: BLOCK PARTY JAM! Key musicians from the day’s
Jazz Ensemble  directed by  Cody Jerrigan, Tenor groups will join together in a one-of-a-kind musical hour jam
Madness (Four saxophones in one big performance), Thursday, August 29 • 7 pm - 10 pm Location:  Under the Broadway St. Sky-bridge in downtown
Arkansas High School Jazz Band  directed by  Gary Hot Springs’ Entertainment District.
Meggs, University of Arkansas in Monticello directed Ohio Club • 336 Central Admission: Free! No Coolers Please. Your support of the
by  Jason Smith  with special JazzFest guest Presented in a favorite watering hole of Hot Springs and beverage & food vendors helps to keep this concert free.
trumpeter  Tim Leahey, Frog  Squad  from Memphis the oldest bar in Arkansas, Jazz Night at The Ohio Club Do bring your lawn chair to assure a comfortable seat.
presenting a psychedelic, avant-garde, jazz sound, will feature the Clyde Pound Trio with featured JazzFest
and Arkansas All-Star Big Band, a  17-piece all-star guest artist Tim Leahey, recently retired trumpet soloist Sunday, September 1
band of the finest jazz musicians in AR, LA, and East with the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, The Jazz Mass @ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Texas, concluding with a Jam Session.  Airmen of Note. Enjoy an evening of progressive jazz in
Arkansas’ oldest continuously serving bar. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church • 228 Springs St • 10:45am
The festival concludes on Sunday, Tickets: No Cover, food service available. All those saints are invited to come marching in to the
September 1 with a special Jazz Mass presented annual St Luke’s Jazz Mass. Jeff Long on piano, Matt
by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and a performance Classical & Jazz Blow Out! Dickson on sax, Shelley Martin on flute, Brad Birge on
specially created for the JazzFest, “Smooth Jazz bass, and Jay Payette on drums. 501-623-1653.
Essentials with the Stateline Avenue Band” featuring Friday, August 30 • Dinner: 6. Show: 7 pm
the music of Gary Meggs and Bryan Jefferies. Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre • 701 Central Smooth Jazz Essentials with the
Featuring the  Voices  Rising  ensemble, the  ATM (Anything Stateline Avenue Band
HSJazzSociety.org that Moves) jazz combo, trumpeter Matt Catingub, and the
The Vapors Nightclub • 315 Park Ave • 2:00pm
501-627-2425 evening’s emcee, vocalist Ken Goodman After an 8-year hiatus, Stateline Avenue Band regrouped
Voices Rising choir and the ATM (Anything That Moves) in 2018. After a CD release party in Texas in early 2019,
The Hot Springs Jazz Society is a non-profit, volunteer jazz combo come together in a singular evening of the group had their first smooth jazz hit “Cuban Nights”
organization dedicated to perpetuating, promoting and classical and jazz music with featured artist Tim Leahey, on Smooth Jazz radio all through Europe and Asia. They
preserving Jazz Music, an original American art form. The recently retired trumpet soloist with the premier jazz will feature the music of Gary Meggs and Bryan Jefferies
Jazz Society is funded in part by the Arkansas Arts Council, ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, The Airmen of Note.  This in a  special program for the Hot Springs Jazz Festival.
Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission, Morris evening, accompanied by an optional dinner, is Bursting The band includes  Gary Meggs on saxophone, Bryan
Foundation and Elisabeth Wagner Foundation along with With Entertainment in an intimate night club style venue Jefferies on guitar and vocals, Buddy Deese on trumpet,
numerous other corporate and private sponsors. that offers a rare opportunity to experience the musicians Ed Grissom on bass and trombone, Bass Deese on piano,
up close and personal.  Emceed by local favorite  Ken and Phillip House on drums and vocals.
Goodman who is rumored to join in with his mad vocals. 
Tickets: Show Only- Members/Non-Members $35/$40 Members/Non-Members $15/$20
Dinner & Show - Members/Non-Members $50/$55
Dinner will be served promptly from 6-7pm. Plan to arrive early to
find parking as Hot Springs over Labor Day weekend will be crowded.

4 • The Springs • August 2019

Blues Festival Coming
Up August 31st

Saturday, August 31st marks

the date for the 23rd Hot Springs Blues

Festival at Hill Wheatley Plaza, in

historic downtown Hot Springs. The

festival, presented by the Spa City Blues

Society (SCBS), will again focus on

“getting back to their roots” by featuring

talent from Arkansas. Festival gates

open at noon with the first performance

beginning at 1:00 pm.

The lineup, subject to change, is:

1:00pm - Mike Tripp

1:50pm - Spa City Youngbloods

3:10pm - Greg “Big Papa” Binns

4:00pm - Ben “Swamp Donkey” Brenner The Steve Hester Band is
5:00pm - Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain the headliner for the
6:30pm - Grant Garland Band 23rd Blues Festival
8:15pm - Steve Hester Band

The Steve Hester Band, the festival headliner, is a powerhouse group that

skillfully blends blues and southern rock into a show that will certainly get you off

your feet and into the feeling. Don’t be surprised if you see a crowd of audience

members in front of the stage holding Bic lighters in the air.

New and renewing members of SCBS get FREE passes to the Hot Springs

Blues Festival, FREE member t-shirts, and a discounted price on festival t-shirts

when joining or renewing your membership today. Place your order now, at www.

spacityblues.ticketleap.com.

Also, as a fundraising event, SCBS will have a live auction for two custom

guitars from local builders at the Festival. Proceeds will help to support the Blues

in the Schools program and the Spa City Youngbloods.

This is a family friendly, rain or shine event, so bring lawn chairs and

umbrellas. Food and beverages available on site. No outside food or drinks, please.

Visit Facebook: HSBluesFestival for frequent updates and other information.

Founded in 1997, Spa City Blues Society (SCBS) is a registered 501(c)

(3), non-profit corporation. The mission of Spa City Blues Society is to promote and

perpetuate the American art form known as blues music.

2019 Forrest Wood Cup
Moves to Lake Hamilton

Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing
organization, announced a new location for the 2019 Forrest Wood Cup along with
the full rules and entry dates for the 2019 FLW Tour.

Originally scheduled to return to Lake Ouachita in Hot Springs, Arkansas,
the 2019 Forrest Wood Cup will remain in Hot Springs but will now take place
on Lake Hamilton, August 9-11. The season will consist of seven-regular season
events and culminate with the 2019 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of
professional bass fishing.

After consulting with tournament hosts at Visit Hot Springs and the
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, FLW officials made the decision to
move the event to Lake Hamilton due to the superior cellular coverage and expected
improved fishing conditions on the Ouachita River impoundment. All other
tournament details will remain the same.

The FLW Expo, which features hundreds of exhibitors and activities, will
be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center and weigh-ins will again be held at
Bank OZK Arena.                                                 

For complete details and updated information, visit FLWFishing.com. For
regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the sport’s top anglers
on the FLW Tour on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
YouTube and Snapchat.

FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing
anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money.

Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, with offices in Minneapolis, FLW
and their partners conduct 286 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world,
including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Portugal,
South Africa and Spain. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-
nominated “FLW” television show, broadcast to more than 564 million households
worldwide, while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top
pros. For more information, visit FLWFishing.com and their social media outlets.

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About the Cover...
Photo of Gary Meggs

Our cover photo comes to us courtesy
of saxophonist Gary Meggs, with the help of
Gretchen Taylor, Executive Director of Hot
Springs Jazz Society.

Look for Meggs to perform this year at
the Hot Springs Jazz Festival. He has performed
with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra,
and with many entertainers, including The
Temptations, Four Tops, Bob Newhart, Don
Rickles, Mickey Gilley, Conway Twitty, Lou

Marini and many others.
He has been a guest artist with the

8th Air Force Jazz Band, Air Force Band of
the West and was the director of the 531st
Air Force Jazz Band during his military career. He is
retired from the 106th Army Band, and is also heavily involved with the University
of Arkansas at Monticello Jazz program where he developed their nationally
recognized undergraduate jazz program. He and his colleagues have just added a
jazz graduate program.
When not touring or teaching, Gary stays busy as a performer, clinician
and adjudicator throughout the United States. He and his wife Debbie reside in Hot
Springs Arkansas. Thanks to Gary for making colors pop on our August cover.
And special thanks to our cover designer, Richard Stephens, who knows
just how to put it all together. We hope you’ll enjoy our August cover…See ya’all
next month!

What’s New News?

Have you heard? Blues Traveler is joining
this year’s St. Pat's celebration!

The legendary rock band with 13 hit
albums to its credit, will play a free concert
on Monday, March 16, 2020, the eve of the

First Ever 17th Annual World's Shortest
St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Hot
Springs! The concert will begin at 8 p.m. on

the St. Patrick’s Day Stage.

PB&J Sandwich Day
@ the Library
By Paul Kagebein

August at the Garland County Library (GCL) once has again has something

for everyone. On Thursday, August 1st, the library is launching the month with a

PB&J Sandwich Day to show appreciation for its patrons. They are giving out free,

freshly prepared sandwiches with chips starting at 11am, while supplies last. The

entire month will also host the Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive. Help the Library

assist local non-profits by donating unopened jars

of peanut butter and jelly, and you can have a

chance to win prizes.

Speaking of non-profits, GCL is hosting

its first ever Non-Profit Fair on Thursday, August

15th, from 4-6pm. The purpose of this event is to

provide a place for the public to interact with non-

profit organizations in the area, making valuable

connections and finding out about the variety of

services and opportunities they offer. The Library

looks forward to hosting this new experience and

is hopeful it will offer some benefit to all who

attend.

Another new program GCL is trying in Paul Kagebein, Adult Services
August is the Adult Talent Show on Thursday, Programmer at GC Library.
August 22nd. Talents may include (but are not

limited to) singing, dancing, instrumental music, comedy, magic, juggling, and

more. Please refer to all rules and be sure to register online. Prizes, medals, and

fame await the best contestants, as chosen by the GC Library staff judges!

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. 

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Arkansas Tattoo Fiesta First of

Its Kind in Hot Springs

The inaugural Arkansas Tattoo Fiesta will take place August 16-18 at the
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. This invitation only event selects the best artists
from across the country and brings them to Hot Springs for three days. The tattoo
fiesta is a great, safe way for people to get tattoos. You can’t go wrong with any of
these artists!

Tattoos have gained increasing popularity in the past decade. Life
Magazine estimated in 1936, that 6% of the population had at least one tattoo.
The Harris Pole done in 2003, nearly tripled those numbers estimating that 15%
of Americans had one or more tattoos. The Pew Research center poll conducted in
2012 showed that more than 40% of the population has at least one tattoo. Tattoos
have gained popularity over the years and have become a unique way of self-
expression for people of all ages.

Many people do not know the tattoo world and will rush to get a tattoo
not knowing any history on the artists. Organizers make it a point to bring the
best talent from all over the world to tattoo at this event. Don’t miss out on this
amazing three-day event with the most renowned artists in the world! Visit www.
arkansastattoofiesta.com for more information.

Tickets - Kids under 14 free
$20 presale weekend passes
$20 day pass
$30 weekend pass

Hulkbuster, Cybertronics Spree
and More at Spa-Con 2019

By Malcolm Dark
Cybertronics Spree, the best robo-rock

band since Devo, will be powering up Spa-Con
on Friday, September 20th, at the Hot Springs
Convention Center. Registration is at 5 pm, doors
open at 6, opening ceremony begins at 7, the band
starts at 7:30. Spa-Con runs September 20-22.

Bumblebee, now a towering twelve feet
tall, will be returning to the Con. Joining him will be Cybertronics Spree to
Tony Stark’s 44th suit design, Iron Man: Hulkbuster. power up at Spa-Con 2019
The elusive Reinhardt, a heroic German soldier from
Overwatch, will be making a rare appearance. All three of these suits have been
designed and built by Thomas DePetrillo, who will be piloting Bumblebee. The
Arkansas Iron Man, who has been cosplaying different variations of the character
for the last five years, will also be attending.

The Saber Legion will be sporting hand-made leather armor in the style
of Boba Fett and engaging in lightsaber battles. The Mandalorian Mercs will also
be patrolling the grounds. Finally, representing the dark side, will be the 501st
legion, nicknamed “Vader’s Fist.” The legion is made up of an army of volunteers
dedicated to creating and wearing Stormtrooper uniforms. Trust me on this one, you
don’t want to be one of the droids this pack is looking for.

While the attendees are showing off their cosplay capabilities, the
Convention Center gets to showcase its capabilities as well. “We have a state of
the art sound system, and all sorts of lighting we can play with,” said Bill Solleder,
Director of Marketing and host of the 4th annual Spa-Con.

For tickets and more info visit www.spa-con.org.

8 • The Springs • August 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 Bathhouse Row Winery Gangster Museum of America MTN VALLEY WATER
Showcases native AR wine selections Guided tour exposes the underground
Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Tastings daily world of Central Avenue
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Historic District Antiques
Kollective Coffee & Tea Snazzies, Inc. Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Young, contemporary, funky boutique Petals, Purses, Etc.
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Exclusive handbags, women’s &
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in The Bath Factory children’s clothing & gifts
Southern Living! Handcrafted soaps & indulgences for State & Pride Provisions Co.
Rings ‘n’ Things bath & body Blushed Beauty Boutique One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts,
Fun fashion jewel Gifts, makeup & makeup services apparel that reflect Arkansas culture
Freedom United Salon
HIghly trained staff. Progressive work. Beef Jerky Outlet Toy Chest
Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces. Timeless & specialty toys, books,
LITTLE JEWEL BOX
Arlington Hotel science kits, and more
The Villa Boutique
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR-500 It’s All About Rocks 600 Block Central Ave 801 Spencer’s Corner
and accessories rooms/suites Rocks & unique merchandise
Metaphysical Connection
Shop, Reiki, massage & Tarot readings Mamoos Paradice Cream EVILO Oils & Vinegars Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Colonial Candy Corner Only Homemade ice cream in Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Italian specialties for lunch and dinner Brian G Wilson Photography
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Portraits & weddings
The Little Jewel Box Artists’ Workshop Gallery
Boutique for antiques, estate and Convenience Store Granny’s Kitchen Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
designer jewelry Plum Pretty Boutique Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner
Kringles in the Park Latest fashions for women of all ages All Things Arkansas Cotton clothes & beddingn
Christmas, seasonal, collectible & gifts Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium
Faith & Flair Boutique Journey through the Seven Magic Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries Products made in AR & relating to AR Picante’s Mexican Grill
Women’s boutique clothing Worlds of this museum Authentic Mexican dishes
The Springs Hotel & Spa Bathhouse Row US Post Office
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms
Beverly’s Casual Shop/You-nique Crystal Springs Gallery Brick House Grill
Boutique Minerals, fossils, fine jewelry by local Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
Classy and fabulous boutique! 4D Adventure Superior Bathhouse Brewery & international artisans
Mountain Valley Spring Company The amazing 4D simulation will leave Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Steinhaus Keller
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full The Galaxy Connection German restaurant & biergarten
line of MV Water merchandise. you enthralled! & special event venue Star Wars museum & gift store
Outdoor seating
200 Block Central Ave Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Hotel Hale Large vintage Star Wars toy collection
100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine Boutique hotel with two restaurants
DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Hot Springs Visitor Center Mirror Mirror Salon
Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Kilwins Fordyce Bathhouse Tourist information center Beauty cosmetics & personal care
National Park Aquarium Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, 700 Block Central Ave Gary Morris Interiors
tortoises, & lizards Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Rolando’s Restaurante Earthbound Trading Company Quapaw Baths & Spa
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Maxine’s Live Stephano Brothers Jewelry
GR8 Escapes Arkansas spa services Live music, food, craft beer & drinks Vintagte & one-of-a-kind jewelry
Escape room. Discover clues & solve
puzzles. Ages 12 & up 300 Block Central Ave Ozark Bathhouse Hot Springs Trolley Tours Dapper & Debonaire
Savory Pantry Cultural center, open on weekends Trolley tours of Hot Springs area. Grooming goods for the modern male.
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Special events. Veteran owned
Pancake Shop The Buffalo Co. Buckstaff Baths
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family High quality men’s clothing and Our only remaining traditional The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood A Narrow Escape
owned & operated thermal bathing facility Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Art by the Park accessories
Original oil paintings and frames
Silver Coconut Tombstone Old Time Photos Lamar Bathhouse
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Bathhouse Row Emporium
high end home accents Copper Penny Pub Subway
processed while you wait 400 Block Central Ave Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Submarine sandwich shop
Thai-Me Spa Vault 723
Pampering massage, skin treatments, Lauray’s Jewelers Timeless Vault Dining 900 Block Central Ave

nail & body services. Exquisite bridal, custom designs, & Downtowner Marketplace
revolutionary repairs Vendors in one location with
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Red Sunflower Boutique antiques, vintage & new products In The Raw Test Kitchen & Juice Bar
Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique Gourmet raw foods & plant-based
Rocket Fizz restaurant.
Buenos Aires bar experience! Largest selection of candy & soda
ever found in one store! 1000 Block Central Ave
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS The Mountain’s Edge
Arkansas’ largest retail knife store American Art Gallery & Gifts Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Featuring local, regional, national and Homemade, totally from scratch
Bubbalu’s Bodacious Burgers international artists cinnamon rolls
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream
Jack Knife Barbershop GRATEFUL HEAD
Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary All things barbering
Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly
hellcats & pinup dolls

Chez Julie’ Boutique Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
Perfect blend of home, fashion & Daily dinner & live theatre
personal accessories
800 Block Central Ave
Ginger’s Popcorn
The best darn popcorn in the South! Gallery Central
Art gallery-painting, sculptures, jewelry
Oxy-Zen All Things Natural
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature

Hot Springs Hat Co. National Park Duck Tours The Humidor
Hats for men and women Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton Cigar Lounge

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Legacy Fine Art Gallery 100 Block Exchange
Almost all items are unique & locally Upscale women’s boutique/ Artwork by local & internationally
accessories, on-site handmade jewelry known artists
made or designed Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Maxwell Blade’s Malco Theatre of Magic Experience Deadhead-Brauhaus
Renee’s Magic & comedy for the whole family Culture. Gin Joint-Live Music
The Ohio Club Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor
Justus Fine Art Gallery
Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas 500 Block Central Ave Fine art gallery features established & F REE PARK I NG
emerging artists
Great food & live music 128 Exchange St Parking Deck
Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
The Avenue Authentic NY brick oven pizza PA I D PARK I NG
Upscale restaurant and bar located in Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe
As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! Core Public House 2 HR Meters on Central Ave
The Waters Hotel beer, wine, and spirits

The Waters Hotel Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Candy & delectable delights.

Library to Host Non-Profit Fair The Springs • August 2019 • 9

By Erin Baber
The Garland County Library invites the public to its first ever Non-Profit

Fair on Thursday, August 15th from 4 to 6 p.m. Many local non-profit organizations
will be at the library with information and materials about the services they provide
to our community.

The Non-Profit Fair will be organized like the library’s annual Local
Author Fairs. Two organizations will share one table which will be placed around
the library’s circulation area. The intent of this fair is to provide non-profits an
opportunity to meet each other and the public they serve.

Although the list of participants may change slightly, the following
organizations are scheduled to attend: P.H.O.E.B.E., Levi Hospital, SAILS, Cooperative
Christian Ministries, Adult and Teen Challenge of Arkansas, Diamonds in the Rough
of Hot Springs, Difference Makers, Suicide Prevention Allies, Moms Demand Action,
High Impact Ministries, Literacy Council of Garland County, Area Agency on Aging,
Project Hope, Healthy Connections, Child Care Aware, Habitat for Humanity, Suicide
Prevention, Ouachita Children's Center, Langston Gardens Neighborhood Association,
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Garland County. 

The Non-Profit Fair is currently full, but the library is putting organizations
on a waitlist. To be added to the waitlist or for more information, please contact Erin
Baber at [email protected] or at 501-623-4161.

Visit the library online at www.gclibrary.com or call the library at 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.

Auditions for “You’re
a Good Man, Charlie

Brown” in HSV

The Hot Springs Village Players are calling out to all the young-at-heart -
ages 13-90+ years! Charles Schultz’s Peanuts Gang is coming to the Hot Springs
area. Do you have a song in your heart? Do you feel the music in your soles? Do
you love life? WE WANT TO SEE YOU!

Auditions for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised) will be held
on Saturday, August 17, at 10:00am and on Sunday, August 18, at 12:30pm at
the Coronado Center in Hot Springs Village. All Hot Springs and HSV residents
who are interested in participating are invited to come to these auditions. Audition
materials are at www.hsvplayers.org under the “Productions” tab. Please be sure
to note any special information that you may be asked to include (e.g. a photo and
brief biography).

Performances will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2:00pm in the Coronado
Center in Hot Springs Village and at the Fountain Lake Schools Auditorium in Hot
Springs on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:00pm; Sunday, Nov 3, at 2:00pm; Friday and
Saturday, Nov. 8 & 9, at 7:00pm; and Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2:00pm.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised) is directed by Cathy Kraus
and produced by Sue Harrell. The play is presented by arrangement with TAMS-
WITMARK, www.tamswitmark.com.

Tickets will go on sale September 16. Come and join the fun!

HS Dance Troupe Heads
to Austria

Looks like the next generation of the Hot Springs Dance Troupe will be
headed to perform in Austria in 2021! The Troupe has been invited by Stars of
Tomorrow’s, Glenda Brown, and must start fundraising now!

Their first fundraising event is the Dancin' Deals Vendor Fair and Giant
Yard Sale on Saturday, August 24. Vendors will be set up inside the studio while the
yard sale is going on outside in the parking lot. They will accept donated yard sale
items starting August 1, as well.

Admission to the Fair is free. Booth rent for vendors is $25 per table or
$40 for two tables, plus they ask for a silent auction donation item valued at $25+.
The yard sale will be from 6 am-3 pm, the vendor sale from 8 am-3 pm. Vendors are
welcome to come as early as 5 am to set up.

The Fair will take place at 701 Emory Street, in Hot Springs. Come join
this fabulous shopping event!

Email Amy Bramlett Turner at [email protected] to register as a vendor,
space permitting. For more information, please call 501-282-9293.

Find the Troupe on FB: Hot Springs Dance Troupe and Hot Springs Junior
Academy/World Class High School Dance. Instagram: @hsdancetroupe and @
hsja.hswchs.dance.

10 • The Springs • August 2019 Join the Galleries in Celebration of
30 Years and 360 Months of Gallery Walk

On Friday, August 2, Hot Springs will celebrate 30 years of Gallery Walk. From 5-9 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019 the 30th anniversary of Hot
Held the first Friday of every month in participating downtown galleries and studio Springs Gallery Walk will be welcomed with special exhibitions and receptions in
spaces, Hot Springs Gallery Walk has welcomed residents and visitors alike to the downtown Hot Springs galleries. The 30th Anniversary represents an important
experience a wide range of exhibit offerings. Featured artists are often present to milestone for the art-related businesses, but the event has a larger significance. It is
discuss their work during the openings and guests enjoy viewing a wide range of fine also symbolic of the community-wide cultural revolution that began here three decades
art. Attendees have seen work by internationally-acclaimed artists, along with work by ago. To kick-off the momentous Gallery Walk there will be “birthday” cake served at
those just beginning their artistic journey, all in one evening in the beautiful historic 5:00pm at 724 Central Avenue next to American Art Gallery, one of the galleries that
district of downtown Hot Springs. has been open every Gallery Walk since the very first one in August of 1989.

A Bit of History The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the
Advertising and Promotion Commission soon recognized art
For a little history...Flashback to 1988, when artist as a viable economic tool and offered assistance. Volunteers
Benini and his wife, Lorraine, visited the first time. The three served as greeters as the crowds increased and the restaurants,
historic buildings on the 500 block, next to what was Bank of recognizing their increase in business on Gallery Walk nights,
America, had been condemned and nailed shut. Central Avenue started participating.
had become the place of choice for folks taking advantage of
three soup kitchens established there by well-intentioned local In the 2005 edition of “The 100 Best Small Art
churches.  Towns in America,” author John Villani ranked Hot Springs
as #4. Gallery Walk was cited as one of the main reasons for
“After 18 hours of visiting Hot Springs we put a that designation, but the by-products play a part as well. The
contract on the 1886 building at 520 Central and left to go “can do” attitude of the early art pioneers was contagious and
back to Florida. Our offer was accepted so we flew back to see continues today.
what we had bought,” Lorraine recalls. “Soon after, Dr. Paul
and Suzanne Tucker purchased the next two buildings. We all The secondary benefits of Gallery Walk reach deep
proceeded to restore them according to historical specifications. into the community and are difficult to calculate. Many of the
The idea of a Gallery walk was born of a meeting with the Arts historic buildings were bought, restored, and are still occupied.
Center Director Fred Strebeck, the Tuckers, ourselves and a Tourist attractions and cultural-based businesses have melded
few arts enthusiasts.” into a unique destination for visitors.

Five galleries were open for the first event. The Hot As Hot Springs’ reputation as an art town has
Springs Art Center, Debow Gallery, Herr-Chambliss, the Tree grown, a network of art organizations has also contributed to
House Gallery of Functional Art and Arkansas Art Gallery its development, many of which coordinate their events to work with the galleries,
opened their doors to the public on August 2, 1989. The tour was self-guided (attendees enhancing the Gallery Walk experience. This “quarky” town is now home to music,
received a one-page listing of the galleries) and most walked the avenue. Patrons who visual art, dance, poetry, theater, sculpture, glass blowing, film and a diverse selection
preferred to ride were offered special prices on the Mule Trolley - a feature that made of arts festivals and art related businesses that offer something for everyone.
the event uniquely Arkansan. The economic impact on the area is unmistakable, but one cannot put a price
tag on the value of having generations grow up in a city of the arts. Thirty years after
The early success of Gallery Walk is thanks to those first gallery owners who that first Gallery Walk, the sidewalks are still full on the first Friday of each month as
worked diligently on publicity with most of the cost coming out of their own pockets. art lovers mingle with those who are just downtown to enjoy the festivities. Downtown
A huge amount of money had already been invested in the buildings that housed their redevelopment has meant new businesses now occupy the shuttered buildings that
businesses. Most lived above the galleries in residences that were often makeshift. were reopened by those first pioneering artists and gallery owners who saw the beauty
Survival depended on a “one for all – all for one” code. Patrons leaving one gallery and promise of historic downtown Hot Springs National Park.
were always informed of and encouraged to visit the other galleries. If one sold a piece The enduring success of Gallery Walk is due to the community’s faithfulness
of artwork, they all rejoiced. in showing up, the hundreds of volunteers who have assisted, and of course, to those
gallery owners who have continued the hard work of rehanging art every month,
“The first Gallery Walks attendance was sparse, the real turning point was keeping snacks and beverages on hand, and opening their doors every single month,
when Dick Antione started broadcasting downtown live from Gallery Walk and then through rain, snow, sleet, hail and ice storms.
the crowds came” says Ann Gilbert, co-owner of American Art Gallery. Gilbert worked As with so many enduring events, Gallery Walk has continued to evolve,
at the first Gallery Walk as an employee at Arkansas Art Gallery which she and her reaching now from Whittington Avenue, down Central as far as Maurice street, as
husband, Willy, purchased in 1996. They moved the gallery to its current location far east as Silver Street, and over to West Grand. What began with artists and gallery
where they expanded and renamed American Art Gallery. owners has expanded to pop-up galleries in restaurants, jewelry stores and other
businesses who want to be a part of the festivities. Arguably, one of the nation’s oldest
The galleries felt a strong social obligation to be good stewards on all levels. continuously running art walks, Hot Springs Gallery Walk continues to have the
They wanted the community to embrace art, and they wanted to embrace the community. reputation of being the best in the region.
It was very important that Gallery Walks were free and open to all of the public.

Children were not only welcome they were important. The galleries were
kid-proofed – delicate pieces were out of reach, and touching durable sculptures was
encouraged. 

A Bit of Perspective
“As a gallery owner and artist, it is a

pleasure to be able to host the opening receptions
for the new exhibits during the monthly Hot
Springs Gallery Walk. I have been to other art
walks throughout the country and know that
what we have here is very special. It is a great
community event that is consistently well
attended and that serves as an important venue
inviting dialog and appreciation of the arts.” -
Dolores Justus

“Gallery Walk©” courtesy of Gary Simmons A Bit of Fun

Thanks to Gary Simmons - cartoonist, long-time gal-
lery attendee, volunteer and exhibiting artist, for this
great cartoon depicting some of the “townsfolk” who

have attended Gallery Walk these many years.

The Springs • August 2019 • 11

With retirement on the horizon, Crystal Springs Gallery owner, Thomas Nagin, is
planning a storewide sale starting in September.

Crystal Springs Gallery Holds
First and Last Storewide Sale!

For nearly 20 years, Crystal Springs Gallery has contributed to the
uniqueness of downtown Hot Springs. A showcase for some of Earth’s most
beautiful natural treasures, the gallery boasts a stunning array of crystals, minerals
and fossils, and a custom line of gold and silver fine jewelry. It has often been
described as one of the best and most diverse galleries people have seen.

The gallery opened in 2001, as the storefront to Crystal Springs Mining
Company, which has been supplying mineral specimens to the trade for over 40
years. Owner, Thomas Nagin, has dedicated his career to traveling the world in
search of the finest gems, crystals and minerals including emeralds, amethyst,
tourmaline, and quartz. To document his travels and experiences he produced the
series Mineral Explorers which aired on public television stations nationwide.

Known to mineral enthusiasts throughout the world, Crystal Springs
Mining and Jewelry Co. and its Hot Springs gallery are leading sources for
extraordinary minerals, fine jewelry and unique gifts. The Gallery’s collection also
includes exquisite mineral bowls, lamps and tables, an impressive selection of wall
décor, extraordinary mineral and wood carvings, and distinctive accessories from
around the world.

But with an eye toward retirement, Nagin is closing the Gallery at the
end of 2019, and will have the Gallery’s first storewide sale from September until
closing day.

The Gallery’s Home Décor Sale begins Sept. 1, with up to 50% savings!
Shop and save this fall at Crystal Springs Gallery during its first and last big sale!
620 Central Avenue. 501-623-2323. crystalspringsmining.com.

Lupus Jazz Concert
With Grady Nichols

Tickets are on sale for “An Evening with Grady Nichols Smooth Jazz
Concert,” which will be held on Saturday, August 10, at The Hotel Hot Springs
Ballroom located at 305 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs. Doors will open at 6:30
p.m. and the show will start at 7:15 p.m. You can feel their music. The dance floor
is always filled with dancers. Don’t miss this show.

Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Get tickets online at www.
lupus-arkansas.com or call 501-525-9380. Tickets can also be picked up at 3907
Central Avenue, Suite L, Hot Springs, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dancing and cash bar will be available. Hotel rooms at The Hotel Hot
Springs are available but you must state that you are attending the Grady Nichols
Smooth Jazz Concert. Make your own reservation by calling 877-623-6697. Treat
yourself to a fun filled weekend.

12 • The Springs • August 2019 AUGUST Art Matters

Happy 30th Anniversary to E
Has Ever Participated in the

AMERICAN ART GALLERY CRYSTA
724 Central • 501-624-0550 620 Cent
Featuring the wood turnings by Virgil CrystalS
Barksdale. Wall art by Carole Beam, Expect
Jimmy Leach, Patricia Bailey and collection
Margaret Kipp. Southwest jewelry. & distinc
Ernie Bolieu will be on hand to discuss the world
stones and designs. Thomas Kinkade work in Gallery II. of jewelry designed by local
Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm. during fall sale beginning Sep

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY DRYDEN
610A Central • 501-623-6401 STUDIO
ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com 341 Whit
Featured Artists Jan Briggs and Jerry OPEN for
Matusky. Briggs will present colorful and excit
florals loosely painted with black ink an extra t
and will include new subjects and give their
techniques. Matusky works with oil paint on canvas, sharing test our skills. Park in their lo
his vision of what the infinite holds. Featured miniature then walk to the other galleries
artists are Joanne Kunath and Dianne Morgan. Mon-Sat, 10
am-5 pm; Sun, 12-5 pm. EMERGE
341A Whi
BLUE WATERS FINEART & DESIGN We’ll be
1304 Central Avenue • 501-701-8036 prepare fo
TriLakesIron.com Social Fun
Open Gallery Walk 5-7pm. Featuring 2-5pm. W
Aug 2-31st Retrospective for Architect to this bac
Robert Frager’s Drawing of Spaces, and where you can learn about ou
artist Laura Blue Water’s multimedia and of course, have ICE CREA
responses to Frager’s work, as well as her painting, sculpture for sale in support of our scho
and pottery. Plus, Tri-Lakes Ornamental Iron hand-forged, a bowl includes ice cream and
custom iron designs. Iron furniture, chandeliers, tiered small ice cream cones for the
fountains, benches, beds. Turn on Maurice St. for entrance last year, we will be repainti
and easy parking behind the building. M-F 10-4. Sat 10-2. our building. Please come by
And by appointment. mark on Emergent Arts!

C4K STUDIO/CUTWELL 4 KIDS GALLER
247 Silver St • 214-497-3715 800 Cent
[email protected] GalleryC
At Gallery Walk, come meet the past Open for
and present Featured Artists of the Birth artists in
of an Artist Art Sale, Rayshaun McNary art, repres
and James Avery. C4K is a community
nonprofit that provides a safe and encouraging space for area JUSTUS
youth to express themselves creatively through art. With 827A Cen
free summer art programs and year round studio space, C4K JustusFin
provides an alternative to negative activities and reckless The Aug
behaviors by promoting and supporting self-awareness and year of b
helping grow every child’s uniqueness and individuality in will featu
the form of artistic expression. Open for Gallery Walk the Robyn H
first Friday of every month. Call for studio hours.  Peters, Tony Saladino, Sandra

Gallery Walk #360 The Springs • August 2019 • 13

Each and Every Person Who
e Hot Springs Gallery Walk!

AL SPRINGS GALLERY Thompson, Steven Wise, and others. Open Gallery Walk,
tral #1C • 501-623-2323 5-9 p.m. Owned by artist Dolores Justus, the gallery offers
SpringsMining.com a wide range of original art including sculpture, paintings,
the unusual! Featuring a ceramics, photography, and more by recognized artists.
n of gems, minerals, crystals, Hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed.-Sat and by appointment.
ctive art and gifts from AR and
d. Choose from stunning pieces LANDMARK BUILDING
and international artists. Save HSU Hot Springs Campus
pt. 1!! Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm. 201 Market St • 501-545-0534
LATINOS UNIDOS showcases the
N ART POTTERY rich and beautiful history of the Latino
O/GALLERY culture through stunning visual art. The
ttington • 501-623-4201 works are diverse in style and subject,
but all carry the common tie of the beauty of the Latino
r Gallery Walk. Look for new heritage. The artists are immigrants or descendants of
ting one-of-a-kind pieces! As immigrants from Latino countries. The show was organized
treat, the brave among us can by Will Hogg (The Latino Art Project) and Donna Dunnahoe
r potter’s wheel a quick spin to (Landmark Gallery). Mon-Fri, 9-4. By appt. Sat & Sun.
ot, check out the new pieces,
s nearby. Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm. RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
710 Grand Ave • 501-318-6193 •
ENT ARTS RileyArtGlass.com
ittington • 501-613-0352 Come watch the Riley’s create their art
closed for Gallery Walk to glass (check glassblowing schedule on
or our 5th Annual Ice Cream website or FB.) While they work, the
ndraiser on August 17th from brothers answer questions, explaining
We are inviting the community the process and history of glassblowing. Tue-Sat, 9am-4pm.
ck-to-school open house event
ur classes, meet our teachers, STEPHANO BROTHERS JEWELRY
AM! Hand-made bowls will be 801 Central, Ste 33 • 501-463-4158
olarship fund. The purchase of StephanoBros.com
d toppings. We will also have In August, Stephano Brothers Jewelry
e little ones to enjoy. Just like will host HSV artist Joanne Kunath.
ing the mural on the front of Open Gallery Walk 5-9pm, serving
and grab a brush and put your hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Kunath
has developed a new technique using alcohol ink to design
RY CENTRAL large colorful paintings inspired by the natural beauty of
tral • 501-318-4278 our state. While there, take a look at their unique collection
CentralFineArt.com of wearable art. Tue-Thur: 10am-7pm. Fri-Sat: 10am-8pm.
r Gallery Walk, with many
WHITTINGTON GALLERY
attendance. Enjoy beautiful 307 Whittington Avenue
senting over 35 artists. 501-607-0214
Whittington Gallery Walk will feature
FINE ART GALLERY our 51 local artists, as usual. The Tone
ntral • 501-321-2335 Chasers will be playing music. Lots of
neArt.com great art, food, beverages and fun! Free,
gust exhibit marks the 15th easy parking! One lucky person will win a lovely painting
business for the gallery and by Anita Bogard - just drop your name in the bowl. Tues-Sat
ure work by Randall Good, 10am to 4pm.
Horn, Dolores Justus, Sammy
a Sell, Gene Sparling, Rebecca

14 • The Springs • August 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
water fed Jacuzzi bath Red Box Countertops, cabinets & accessories
One Stop Detail Shop Movie rentals
Arkansas Tower Motel
Auto detail Bohemia Vintage Market Short-Dodson House/ Tower Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Motel, built in 1901 Bike service & repair, parts & accessories
The Hot Springy Dingy Small grocery market & thrift store E-Z Mart
Fast stop
Unique gifts, fine jewelry from Block Park Ave The Gold Inn Budget Inn/Relax Inn
Quaint Uptown motel Lynwood Motel
600around the world, costume rentals Shell Gas Station 100 Block Arbor Street
Park Haven Community Garden Family Dollar
Red Beard’s Living Canvass Community vegetable garden Low Key Arts
Independent music and art.
Tattoos & Piercing
Tattoos & piercings
Haven United Methodist Thrift

HOT SPRINGY DINGY Store Coffeehouse 2 Blocks Join the
Bargains galore 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.

Master Gardeners:
Cool Customers for
Hot Gardens
By S.G. Seals

Arkansas in mid-summer

is criminally hot. But there are a lot

of plants that can take the heat and

still look all pretty and innocent.

When the state starts to swelter,

turn to these habitual bloomers to

take the scorch in stride!

Multi-colored Angelonia

are great for spiking interest in the

garden. Deer and rabbit resistant,

these get up to about 14 inches tall,

and in spite of their dainty look

they have nerves of steel.

Zinnias come in almost

every color and height; they are

so bold as to look almost fake.

They are tough and perfect repeat Colorful Angelonia are beautiful as well as
offenders, as their seed heads can heat resistant.
be severed for replanting.

Some people dismiss vinca as a common suspect you expect in a

garden. Some yards have so much of because it returns so willingly in the heat. It

can survive in full sun, up against concrete, and the glossy green leaves under

the smallish flowers are arresting in their own right. In addition to blue, the new

colors—especially the small but mighty red—can stop traffic!

Petite sage is another heat and humidity lover. Try the Ignite Purple. It is

an herbaceous perennial that blooms all summer.

Consider lantana, helianthus (BOLO for Sun Believable Brown Eyed

Girl!), verbena, Mexican sunflower, calibrachoa (aka Million Bells)—every one of

these should be in the lineup for tough plants that can take a summer swelter and

still come up swinging!

S. G. Seals, 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].

The Springs • August 2019 • 15

Chamber Welcomes BrightStar

“I Not Only Sell BrightStar; I Use It.”

Tamara Gray

As the Branch Manager and

Marketer for BrightStar Care, I knew we had

a great service. Then, in November of 2018, I

found myself categorized as a client’s family

member. My step-dad has Alzheimer’s, and I

watched my mom, his sole caregiver for two

years, struggle. You see, like so many, she

was resistant to care because accepting help

validates the fear things will never get better.

My mom was forgetting her doctor

appointments, and to keep up with his. She

was putting off medical procedures because

there was nobody to stay with him full time.

I watched my mom decline into an abyss of (l-r) Customer Care Manager,
exhaustion, stress, and hopelessness barely Marlo Plummer, Branch Manager,
holding on by a thread.
Tamara Gray, and
Then entered the expert care team CNA, Meschell Hamilton.
from BrightStar Care. Today my mom has

help, she has time to rest, shop, and has even started painting. She no longer forgets

hers or his appointments. She has been able to have her knee replaced without

worrying about his care. My step-dad is thriving at home and will remain at home.

I am Tamara Gray, Branch Manager, Marketer, and I put my family with

BrightStar Care.

For more information, call 501-623-7827 or visit www.brightstarcare.

com. 1009 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs.

Tickets On Sale Now for
“Damn Yankees”

Tickets are now on sale for Hot Springs Village Players’ production of
Damn Yankees, Directed by Craig Welle, August 3-4 at Fountain Lake High School.
Go to HSVPlayers.org to purchase tickets.

Damn Yankees was a Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony
Awards, including Best Musical, the winning score by Adler and Ross, and a
devilish book by George Abbot, have made this sporty musical comedy a true
American classic.

In the play, middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to
the Devil (also known as Mr. Applegate) for a chance to lead his favorite team
to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball
sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into
a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind.
Baseball, delightful music, and hometown talent make this classic show an All-
American winner you won’t want to miss!

For more information, visit www.HSVPlayers.org and Facebook.

Register Now for the 22nd Lupus
Memorial Golf Tournament

The Lupus Foundation will hold its 22nd Annual Terry Paul Thode Lupus
Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, September 14, with Tee time at 1 p.m.

This is a 4-person scramble, guys, dolls, or mix. Participants may sign up
as a team or sign up as a single. The location is DeSoto Country Club,102 Clubhouse
Drive in Hot Springs Village.

Entry fee is: $85 per player; $340 per team. Register online at www.lupus-
arkansas.com, call 501-525-9380 or email [email protected].

Refreshments will be served during the game with dinner to follow after
the game. Dinner for each guest - $10. Mulligans available. Prizes will be awarded
for longest drive contest and closest to the pin contest.

For questions about the golf tournament, contact Elton at 903-926-5332.
For any other questions, please call 501-525-9380.

16 • The Springs • August 2019

Are You a Treasure Hunter? Looky Here!

LEGEND

1. Abilities Unlimited - HSV
2. One of a Kind - HSV
3. Jackson House - Malvern
4. Jackson House - Albert Pike
5. Abilities Unlimited - HS
6. Escents - HS
7. Cathy’s Clutter - HS

Shopping Locally can yield pirate
loot from around the world!

Explore the treasures in Hot Springs
and surrounding areas.

From resale shops to antique malls,
treasures await!

The Springs • August 2019 • 17

Food For Thought

By David Rose

I once got invited to a pot-luck

dinner with a theme – bring a dish from your

ethnic heritage. All my friends were whipping

up lasagna, quiche, and potato knishes, but I

was at a complete loss.

My childhood recollections were

useless. I fondly remember weekly encounters

with Chef Boyardee, but I was quite certain

we weren’t Italian. It seemed like every

third meal included soup or beans of some

other delicacy that came out of a can labeled

Campbell’s. Scottish was a possibility.

It was a bit of a shock to realize I was

David Rose in my thirties and had never really considered
my ethnic heritage. I made some calls to

older family members. What they revealed was English Separatists, Palatines from The “Real” World...
If you’re a new homeowner, seasoned homeowner,
Germany, French Huguenots, and Dutch peons. thinking of selling a home or thinking of buying a home -
here are some things to think about to keep the value from
My family had been run out of just about every country in northern Europe declining: 

by the beginning of the 1700s. Most came with only the shirts on their backs. No ~Clean your gutters. 
~Check the HVAC system - change filters out once a
recipes. They settled in the Catskill Mountains as subsistence farmers and stayed month. 
~Flush out any plumbing clogs - regularly remove any
that way for the next 250 years. My people showed no interest in advancing their grime or hair buildup in the shower, check for leaks.
~Address insect problems. Termites can cause extensive
social status or, for that matter, their culinary skills. damage; carpenter ants can damage the wood where they nest;
and powder post beetles can create hollowed out spaces in
Time was running out for me on this pot-luck thing. In a panic I ran to the your wood. 

grocery and bought half-a-dozen, frozen, chicken pot pies. I stuck them in the oven,

browned them to perfection, and took them to the pot-luck.

There was a lot of laughter when I walked in, but the pies were quickly

devoured amid fond childhood recollections. It seems frozen pot pies are part of Kelly & Wayne
“Team Thomason”
most everybody’s culture. Hot Springs Realty

As an artist, David Rose won both the Arkansas Governor’s Award and the

Delta Award. His works are in the collections of Tim Robbins, Bruce Springsteen, &

Susan Sarandon. As a writer he flunked every English class he ever sat in. Born in

Woodstock, NY, he is very much a product of the 1960s and never really managed to

escape that fabled decade. Visit Rose at www.amazon.com/David-Malcolm-Rose/e/

B019GBJI9C/ and on Facebook.

18 • The Springs • August 2019

The Springs • August 2019 • 19

New Name, New Vision for
CALS Literary Festival

By Erin Wood
Did you know that the Arkansas Literary Festival has a new name?
The beloved festival—which has grown in content, quality, and

popularity—will now be known as the Six Bridges Book Festival. The new
name reflects the six bridges connecting the downtown areas of Little Rock
and North Little Rock as well as the new focus of bridging communities and
bringing people together. With the goal of offering a festival that has wide
appeal, The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is soliciting feedback
from varied demographic groups.

Nate Coulter, CALS Executive Director, shares, “Our goal in renaming
the library’s book festival is to draw a wider audience by removing any barriers
created by the perception that this event is only for highbrow tastes. We want
The Six Bridges Book Festival to be a diverse, energetic celebration of all kinds
of stories and topics, both literary and mainstream, and feel the new name will
more accurately reflect the festival’s opportunities for readers.”  

The 17th annual festival will take place April 23–26, 2020 and will
feature author Tim O’Brien (The Things They Carried) as part of the NEA Big
Read: CALS.

For more information about the Six Bridges Book Festival,
please contact Brad Mooy at [email protected] or 501-918-3098, or visit
sixbridgesbookfestival.org.

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).

Stephano Brothers Hosts Artist
Kunath for Gallery Walk

Stephano Brothers Jewelry began with the idea that a storied town like
Hot Springs deserves jewelry to match. Knowing her love of vintage and antique
jewelry would be a perfect fit for the city’s booming downtown, Olympia Pakis,
along with her husband Alex Tripodi, decided on historic Spencer’s Corner as the
perfect spot for their charming, retro-inspired shop.

“We knew from the start that Stephano Brothers needed to be downtown,”
Pakis says. “Our city is thriving while staying true to its past. A vintage jewelry
store fits in perfectly, and we are grateful to be part of it.” 

Almost two years ago, Olympia and Alex moved back to Hot Springs from
Nashville, TN, to be closer to family. Shortly after, they began taking courses with
the Gemological Institute of America. “I’ve always loved gemstones and jewelry,
so Alex and I committed ourselves to the goal of opening a jewelry store from the
day we moved back.”

Pakis and Tripodi have earned their Applied Jewelry Professional diplomas,
and are currently working toward their Graduate Gemologist degrees, the highest
certification offered by the GIA. 

Stephano Brothers opened its doors on April 5th of this year. Passionate
about craft, Stephano Brothers focuses on unique and timeless pieces that are
carefully curated to ensure lasting appeal. “A well-made piece of jewelry can last a
lifetime,” Pakis explains. “Focusing on estate and vintage pieces lets us provide this
level of quality at a great price point.”

The store’s services include various consignment, purchase, loan, and
trade programs, allowing clients to see a great return on their pieces. “We would
love to show you what we have to offer,” says Pakis.

They will be open for Gallery Walk from 5-9pm on Friday, August 2, and
will feature Hot Springs Village artist, Joanne Kunath. Visit the artist and enjoy
snacks and beverages with Olympia and Alex.

Stephano Brothers invites you to follow them on Facebook and Instagram,
or better yet, take the elevator to the second floor of Spencer’s Corner, at 801 Central
Avenue, and check them out in person.

20 • The Springs • August 2019

Have You
Tried

MyPlate?

Ready? Set? Go! By Alison Crane
Back in the 90s, we were taught to use the Food Guide Pyramid when
Full Moon Bike Ride August 15th
planning meals or deciding what to eat. The food groups were arranged in the
Do you want to howl at pyramid shape according to which ones you needed more or less servings. Using a
total diet, the guide and its 2005 updated version visually reminded people to try to
the moon with the Northwoods make healthy food choices.

crew? Shred Valkyrie and Blue In 2011, the USDA introduced MyPlate. It was a fresh way of looking at
the five food groups by using a familiar image, a place setting for a meal. Where
Jay by the light of the full moon? the pyramid focused on the over all, MyPlate took food choices down to each meal.
Dividing a plate into portions created a useful illustration of how each food group
Well, turns out, you’ll have should be proportioned on your plate for each meal. The idea is “before you eat,
think about what you goes on your plate, in your cup, or in your bowl.”
a chance August 15th, to join the
The recommendations for MyPlate come from years of accumulated
monthly FULL MOON GROUP research on nutrition. Fad diets may take off pounds quickly, but usually once
research has a chance to catch up with them, they are proven to not be effective in
RIDE* in the Northwoods.  the long run and often they are shown to be detrimental.

The ride will be a no drop Because diet is one of our most effective tools we have for disease
prevention, making good food choices can have a huge impact on our lives. Often
beginner to intermediate group times we know what we need to do, but we just don’t know how to get started or
maybe we need a little help coming up with a do-able plan. Why not Start Simple
ride. The route will depend on with MyPlate?

Come prepared to howl at the moon August 15th. the skill level of the participants. Visit www.myplate.gov and get tips and ideas, plus a personalized plan to
Bikers will spend meet your food group targets. You can also contact the Garland County Extension
Service for more information on nutrition and available classes. Visit www.uaex.
around an hour on the trails. Plan to meet at the trailhead at 6:00 and begin edu/counties/garland/ or call 501-623-6841. Like us on Facebook @GarlandFCS or
@garlandEGF.
the ride by 6:30. It will be dark by the time they return to the trailhead. 
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Garland
All riders must have a mountain bike in working order, helmet, front County Extension Service. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its
programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion,
white light, rear red light, back-up light source, and water to hydrate.  gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected
status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
After the ride, the group will continue the fun with a little grillin' and some tunes.
Garvan Woodland
Bring a chair! Don’t miss the fun... Come shred with the best by the light of the moon! Gardens to Hold Healing

Who: All mountain bikers/All skill levels Workshop

What: Full Moon Rides Garvan Woodland Gardens, located at 550 Arkridge Road in Hot Springs,
will hold a workshop Aug. 1 focusing on gardens and their healing properties.
Where: Northwoods, Waterworks Trailhead
In recent years, the medical community has begun to incorporate healing
When: 6:00 p.m. gardens into hospitals, health care facility designs, and recovery centers. This
presentation will discuss the theories supporting the idea of gardens as healing
How much: FREE spaces and explain a set of design principles for application in the creation of
healing garden spaces.
Why: Full moons are awesome and mountain bikes are too.
The theories to be discussed include the research of environmental
*Contingent on weather, Follow Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs Trail Conditions psychologists, color therapy, aromatherapy and the exploration of the environment
through the senses.
group for weather updates leading up to each event. Full Schedule of Series includes
The goal is to help to tie the psychological, physiological, and emotional
(based on Farmer’s Almanac): responses of the individual to the environmental experience and create awareness
of these elements in private home and garden settings.
August 15 - Full Sturgeon Moon
The workshop will cost $15 for those non-members of Garvan Woodland
September 14 - Full Harvest Moon Gardens – free for members. It will be held in the Magnolia room from 5:30-
6:30 p.m. Registration is required and those interested can register at www.
October 13 - Full Hunter’s Moon garvangardens.org.

Nov 12 - Full Beaver Moon

Dec 12 - Full Cold Moon

The Springs • August 2019 • 21

Tarot: The Devil
By Michelle Crandell

The Fool approaches a dark mountain. His

next lesson is there. He sees a large creature, half

man/ half goat: the ruler of this land. The Goat-man’s

subjects are chained to his throne. They’re indulging

in every form of carnal desire: lust, gluttony, sadism,

addiction…all with great abandon.

The Fool begins to feel hungry, not just

for fleshly indulgences, but for power, wealth and

fame. “I have given my temptations up!” the Fool

proclaims. “I…I am on a Spiritual Quest.”

“Oh REALLY,” the Devil replies, “so,

you’ve found a way to stop being human? I’ve heard

that joke before...usually from Holy Men.” Bending

down, the Devil says, “Look in the mirror, fool. Your

eyes are in the front or your face…just like all the From The Devil, The Fool

other predators. Carnal desire is in your nature.” learns he can break free at

The Fool fears the Devil. He is powerful. any time.

He imprisons people by using their own desires.

“I could be next,” he thinks. Reading the Fools mind, the Devil gestures, “Take

another look.” The Fool obeys. He sees that the “prisoners” could easily slip out

of their bondage. “They can break free anytime,” says the Devil. “People remain

because they decide to be controlled by earthly desires. The ‘Devil made me do

it?’ Oh, please.” He prances in a circle. “The humans who AREN’T here have

harnessed their desires to climb the highest mountains, and even,” (he shakes his

tail) “develop a sense of humor about the human condition.” “So listen seeker,

lighten up. You’re the boss of you…that’s hard enough.”

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.

Flavor (501)

Summer Fruits and Vegetables

By Eve Baum Victory

By the time August rolls around,

it often feels too hot to even think about

cooking. That's where the spoils of summer

come to the rescue. Our corner produce

stands are bevies of easy meals in the

making. Every week you can grab anything

from fresh corn and zucchini to Cherokee

tomatoes and watermelon.  Accent grilled meats with charred
The grocery produce aisles are Cherry Tomatoes.

bursting with color. Take advantage of the

variety and brighten up your plates with ripe berries, tangy citrus and refreshing

peaches. With very little effort, you can use all those beautiful ingredients to change

up your usual fare.

~New salsas: Try combining watermelon, feta cheese and jalapeno, or

cantaloupe, red onion and serrano chilies Celebrating Food Day in
~Summer soups: Skip the tomatoes and make gazpacho with cucumber and Garland County

mint, or try zucchini, coconut milk and lime.
~Sweeten up your salads: Handfuls of blackberries or any citrus sections

liven up all sorts of leafy greens.

~Freshen up grilled meats: Char up some cherry tomatoes on the grill, Mark your calendars! Garland County will host an Annual Food Day Bash on

sprinkle with salt & pepper and splash with red wine vinegar; or make a super quick Saturday, September 21st, from 8am-Noon at the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisan Market,

red pepper and almond Romesco sauce in the food processor.

~Flavor your water: Infuse the best thirst quencher with raspberries and basil, 121 Orange Street. Thousands of events are held throughout the U.S. to promote “real
food” and to bring “real food” back to the American table.
or try blueberry, lemon and rosemary

Stay out of the heat, and get creative with summer's bounty of fruits and This year’s bash will offer a variety of things to do for the entire family, including:

vegetables. Who knew eating your veggies could be so much fun? Children’s games and activities, healthy snack demos, nutrition educational sessions,

A native New Yorker, Eve Victory has called Hot Springs home since 2003. SNAP at the Market and Double UP Food Bucks, and much more. Giveaways and prizes

Working for years as an event and tradeshow planner and personal chef, Eve is will be given to those who complete all nutrition stations.

currently the Hospitality and Tourism Instructor at National Park College.  For For more information regarding this year’s Food Day Bash, contact Alisha

information on how to turn your education into a career in the second largest Chatman at 501 622-3325 or email [email protected]. Coming together to

industry in Hot Springs, contact Eve at [email protected]. Celebrate Real Food!

22 • The Springs • August 2019

Yoga: Benefits of
Goddess Pose

By Karen Watson Reeves
While wandering

our city this month’s photo
location has taken me away
from the National Park/
downtown area. Part of
the fun of this article for
me, along with help and
inspiration from my trusty
photographer Fred Padilla,
is finding the right place and
pose to feature each month.

So why am I doing
Goddess Pose in front of the
horse and jockey statue at
Oaklawn? Like many of the
yoga poses, as pointed out in
previous articles, there are
several names for this one Goddess Pose, demonstrated here by Karen Watson
as well, including Temple, Reeves, can lengthen the spine and improve posture.
Horse (thus the location for
the photo), and if literally translated from the Sanskrit, Utkata Konasana, we would
call it Fierce Angle Pose.

Most commonly called Goddess Pose, a feminine name, it isn’t just for
women. Because of its stretching, strengthening and balancing aspects, it can help
men and women alike connect to their energy center. It is a squat that is accessible
to even the most beginner yogi and can be adapted to any fitness level by taking it
deeper and varying the arm positions. It can become a twist or a side stretch with
modifications.

Goddess Pose opens and stretches the hips, groin, shoulders, and chest.
It strengthens the quadriceps, inner thigh muscles and core. It lengthens the spine,
improves posture and creates an openness in the pelvis by lengthening and relaxing
muscles.

It is said that much of the body’s stress is held in the hips, close to the
psoas muscles. With a regular practice of Goddess Pose, the opening of the glutes,
flexing of the hips, and contraction of the psoas muscles can help to reduce stress.
As the adductors (the inner thigh muscles) are stretched in this pose, the sciatic
nerve is also stretched, which can help prevent sciatic pain.

As the spine is lengthened proper posture is a benefit, as well as a maximum
use of the diaphragm muscles. Breathing properly is essential to maintain balance
(on and off the mat) and it is easier to breathe deeply with the shoulders and arms
opened up. This is a pose that strengthens and stretches both the upper and lower
body.

It makes the practitioner feel super strong, so whatever you prefer to call
this pose, practice it regularly. Step your feet apart with your toes turned outward,
bend your knees into a squat, practice proper posture as you strengthen your
shoulders, breathe deeply, and imagine a horseback ride through the National Park.

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.

The Springs • August 2019 • 23

Happiness Actions:
You Are Creative

By Christi Nation
Perfectionism and creativity cannot coexist.
“Perfectionism can be fear of judgment in disguise.” – Chiara B Townley.
Many people do not try to create because they have been conditioned that

it must be perfect on the first try. In this life, perfection is impossible.
Our Creator is the only one who is perfect and knows we are not.

Striving for excellence should be the goal. As I write this column I have pangs of
perfectionism in writing it. Creating this article is more important than worrying it
will not be perfect. Perhaps others have this thought on their minds as they work
on their projects. The creativity does not happen until we try and fail and try again
without fear.

Some people do not let their creative side out or attempt endeavors
because they are afraid of failure. Some have pigeon-holed themselves into the "I
am not creative" label. Everyone needs to realize that they are creative and to not be
stopped by a conditioned label.

Until next time, here are our latest Happiness Actions:
1. Read about billionaire Spanx founder, Sara Blakely. Her dad used to
invite her and her brother to share their failures at the dinner table. Instead of being
disappointed or upset, he would celebrate their efforts.
2. Choose a project you are scared to start because you don’t think you are
“creative” enough.
I’ve always wanted to paint, but have been scared to death of the outcome.
What’s the worst that can happen? A messed up canvas. In other words...no big deal.
The NEXT one will be better. So will your project!
Christi Nation is the author of Happiness Actions and President of Nation
Training & Development. She helps businesses and nonprofits with getting and
keeping customers and donors through her 20 years of experience in training,
conference speaking, marketing, fundraising, and sales.

Overcoming Disappointment

By Peggy Lindsey
Life is filled with occasions that lead to disappointment. You are passed

over for a promotion at work. A trip you have been looking forward to is cancelled.
Those last few pounds you’ve been struggling to shed just won’t budge.

So, what is disappointment? It is the feeling of sadness or displeasure we
choose to feel when our hopes or expectations are not met. Rather than feeling like
a victim, take your power and responsibility back! No other person or circumstance
need hijack your emotions.

Acknowledging how we feel is the first step in turning things around.
Observe how you feel but stay in control of your emotions so they don’t overwhelm
you. Then, notice if there is any action that could have been done differently. It’s
surprising how our disappointments offer us a chance to view things from a fresh
perspective. Wonderful, exciting new ideas are often born from these situations
when we look beyond the limitations of how we think the outcome should be!

We are always learning about ourselves and the way we handle life’s curve
balls. Sure, we can give up and throw in the towel. And that is a valid choice. Or,
we can get up, dust ourselves off, and keep going. Often, with a little setback, we
are able to gain a much clearer view of what we really desire, and with a few minor
adjustments, we can plot a new course of action!

As Albert Einstein stated, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never
tried anything new.” So, choose a different approach! Don’t let any disappointment
cast a shadow on your dreams and desires!

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.