March 2020

2 • The Springs • March 2020

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2020 Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival

Low Key Arts presents the 16th annual VALLEY OF THE VAPORS INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL in Hot Springs March 20-23, 2020

Low Key Arts and Following the Matt Shea, founder

Superior Bathhouse Brewery screenings will be a of College Station, TX

welcome an international Q&A with Sonic Youth -based Idiot Box Pedals

lineup of musicians to the 16th drummer, Steve Shelley, will lead a free workshop

annual Valley of the Vapors and Desolation Center on Do-It-Yourself Analog

Independent Music Festival director, Stuart Swezey. Guitar Pedal building on

taking place at Low Key Arts, In a first for the Saturday, March 21, at

118 Arbor St., in Hot Springs. festival, the Opening Reception noon at Low Key Arts.

will take place on Thursday, These events are free but

In addition to a stellar March 19, at the Pocket registration is required. For more information, visit

lineup from across North Community Theater, at 170 ValleyOfTheVapors.com.

America and beyond, the Ravine Street. TICKETS
festival this year features Valley of the Vapors
some exciting events outside
workshop series this year

of the shows at Low Key features a rare Arkansas Tickets for VOV 2020 are on sale now

Arts, including workshops appearance from legendary punk icon, Keith Morris, a and are also available at the door each

and film screenings. Fans of founding member of Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and his day of the event.

iconic punk rock and musical current project, OFF!
gadgetry, in particular, are in for some treats! Keith will read from his book, My Damage: The ALL TICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY

Partnering with the Hot Springs Documentary Story of a Punk Rock Survivor at Kollective Coffee and INDIVIDUAL DAY tickets -Low Key Arts

Film Institute, on Thursday, March 19, Low Key Arts Tea (110 Central Ave.) on Saturday, March 21, at 4:00. All ages >$10 • FOLK members > $8

presents the VOV 2020 Opening Reception - featuring This event is free but registration is required. FESTIVAL PASS
an incredible musical film double-feature, both of which Includes ALL shows at ALL venues >$35
are Arkansas premieres! Low Key Arts and Mid America
• $30 for FOLK members
Desolation Center Science Museum

(featuring live performances welcome guitarist and

by Sonic Youth and others. musical innovator, Bobby VIP PASS
Featuring Perry Farrell
from Jane’s Addiction) will Bray, of San Diego’s 21+ only > $120 • $100 for FOLK members.
The Locust who will lead Includes a Festival Pass as well as unlimited food
screen at 7 PM, followed by a free workshop on Do- and drinks all four days of the festival in the VIP
Daydream Nation: A Sonic It-Yourself Virtual Audio Lounge, upstairs at Low Key Arts, 118 Arbor Street,
Youth Concert Film, from Effects Using Pure Data during Lounge hours.
director Lance Bangs, at 8:45 PM. 2 2 , freeware on Sunday, March
at 2:00 at ASMSA. Please note that a 21+ ID is required for entry at Maxine’s
and the VIP Lounge.

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Eat c Hike c Walk c Play
Shop c Tour c Drink

100 Block Park Ave 500 Block Park Ave 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast 1000 Block Park Ave
Bed and breakfast
Majestic Lawn North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Historic landmark Wine, beer & spirits Parkway Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Daily, weekly, monthly
200 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave Larkmartin Soaps
Park Avenue Hair Handmade soaps and lotions
Tootsies Precision cuts by appointment Uptown Barber Shop
Petsitting, DIY dog bath & unique Bailey’s Dairy Treat Bower Motel 1010 Liquor
dog gifts One of three drive-ins in town Taquira Jamiez
Mexican Food Epic Cabinets & Design Wine, beer & spirits

The Arrangement Countertops, cabinets & accessories RED LIGHT ROASTERY
Florist
400 Block Park Ave Swan Song Spa Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Spa services and natural springs Red Box Bike service & repair, parts & accessories
water fed Jacuzzi bath Movie rentals
One Stop Detail Shop
Arkansas Tower Motel
Auto detail Bohemia Vintage Market Short-Dodson House/ Tower
Motel, built in 1901
The Hot Springy Dingy Small grocery market & thrift store Budget Inn/Relax Inn
E-Z Mart
Unique gifts, fine jewelry from Block Park Ave Fast stop Lynwood Motel

600around the world, costume rentals The Gold Inn Shell Gas Station 100 Block Arbor Street
Park Haven Community Garden Quaint Uptown motel
Red Beard’s Living Canvass Tat- Community vegetable garden Family Dollar Low Key Arts
toos & Piercing 800 Block Park Ave Independent music and art.
Tattoos & piercings Coffeehouse 2 Blocks
Haven United Methodist Thrift Store David F. Watkins Memorial Park Coffee Roaster Join the
HOT SPRINGY DINGY Bargains galore Community Park under construction. “Light Uptown
Phase 1. Come watch it develop. 900 Block Park Ave
Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Project”
An historic boutique motel where 910 Park Avenue Food Court For details,
modern amenities and vintage A beautiful neighborhood venue stop in at
-inspired design merge with for gatherings and food events Hot Springy
mid-century “roadside” motor Dingy or ask
court cool. the Uptown
merchants.

Kids Today?

By David Rose

I might lose my senior

discount for this, but kids today

have it tougher than we did when I

was a teenager. It’s the sacred duty

of every generation to adopt fashion

and behavior designed to make the

previous generation want to chew

carpet tacks. For us it was easy.

The generation Boomers

had to rattle was as square as any this

side of Plymouth Rock. It’s hard for

kids today to fathom how tight-assed

society was back then.

Consider the lyrics of Times have certainly changed since
today’s music with their glorification “Rumble,” an instrumental, was banned from
of sex, drugs, and violence. Now
consider this – In 1958, Link Wray’s the radio in 1958.

recording of “Rumble” was banned from the radio for being subversive and

encouraging juvenile delinquency. Rumble was an instrumental.

All we Boomers had to do was grow our hair until it touched the top of

our ears. Kids today have to labor like Hercules just to be considered typical. They

must dress like a Gothic rodeo clown, streak their hair one of the livelier shades

of Jell-O, and style it with a Garden Weasel. Then they must get tattooed like they

did a double nickel in Folsom and add enough body piercing so they whistle like a

colander.

We need to do something to lighten their load. Perhaps we should develop

universal, 1950s-style school uniforms featuring flat-top haircuts, poodle skirts,

penny loafers, and sweater sets. If a teen could be a rebel simply by un-tucking his

shirt tail or rolling her skirt above the knee it would save

everybody involved a lot of pain and agony.

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-

David Rose Rose/e/B019GBJI9C/ and on Facebook.

The Springs • March 2020 • 5

First Ever 17th Annual
World’s Shortest

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The internationally recognized St. Cheech Marin, Grand Marshall
Patrick's Day Parade will feature Cheech Marin
as Grand Marshal, Danny Trejo as the official
Parade Starter, Fredbird, the official mascot
of the St. Louis Cardinals, and characters from
television’s “PAW Patrol,” accompanied by
fishing legend Charlie Evans. The Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleaders will show off their talents during the
festivities. And.. wait for it...legendary rock and
roll band, Foghat will close out the First Ever 17th
Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade. 

Make your plans today. The shenanigans
begin Monday, March 16. Book a room. Rent a
car. Let’s get green in Hot Springs!

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020

5:00PM - Entertainment District Opens
8:00PM - Blues Traveler - FREE concert
LOCATION: Bridge Street
Blues Traveler, the legendary rock band, will
play a free concert on Monday, March 16 on
the St. Patrick’s Day Stage at the intersection
of World-Famous Bridge Street, Broadway and
Convention Blvd. It’s free and open to the public.

Danny Trejo, Parade Starter

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 - ST. PAT'S DAY!

First Ever 17th Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's

Day Parade

LOCATION: Bridge Street

3:00PM - O’Kelley’s Pop Up Pub Opens.

4:30PM - Blarney Stone Kissing Contest

5:30PM - The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

6:25PM - Official measuring of the parade route

6:30PM - Parade begins!

8:00PM - Foghat live on Bridge Street - FREE concert 

The concert will begin on the St. Patrick’s Day Stage Blues Traveler
at the intersection of World Famous Bridge Street,

Broadway and Convention Boulevard as soon as the parade ends.

Both concerts are FREE and open to the public. No chairs or coolers will be

permitted at either concert.

LEPRECHAUNS

A third leprechaun has been added to

the First Ever 17th Annual World’s

Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Along with original leprechaun

Monte Everhart, Stephen Inman-

Crawley will join the other new

leprechaun, Roger Scott, to attempt

to fill the shoes of legendary World’s

Tallest Leprechaun, Dick Antoine,

who is retiring this year after having

Foghat appeared in every World’s Shortest
St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

“It takes two new ones to fill the shoes of the retired Dick Antoine,” said

Steve Arrison, CEO of Visit Hot Springs and one of the founders of the big little

parade. “Due to the size of the parade we needed an additional leprechaun so we can

let them interact with the crowds that line the approach to Bridge Street on Central

Avenue, the 98-foot parade route itself and Malvern Avenue after the finish line of

the parade.” “No one can replace Dick, but Monte, Roger and Stephen will prove to

be just as entertaining for the crowds.”

The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade®, which began in 2003,

annually attracts upwards of 30,000 people to the city’s historic downtown district

to watch an insanely zany collection of marchers, strutters, dancers, waddlers and

floats that cover the 98-foot length of Bridge Street in the heart of downtown Hot

Springs. For more detailed information please visit www.shorteststpats.com or

call 501-321-2027.

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100 Block Ouachita Ave 300 Block Ouachita Ave Garland County Courthouse Garland County Election
Government Offices Commission
Lender’s Title Company Home Instead Senior Care Hamp Williams Building Vote Here!
In-home care for Seniors Event venue Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Largest independent title & Surfas Culinary District Hot Springs Documentary Film
escrow agency in AR & LA Quality cookware & equipment Festival Office
The Courthouse Chapel HS DOC FILM FESTIVAL Taco Mama Restaurant Thrifty Nickel
Elopements, Weddings & Open now! Classified ads newspaper
Olde Crow Chili Parlor & Mercantile Photography Mary Catherine Liscinski, LPC GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE
Daily food/drink specials & LifeWalk Professional Counseling, LLC 600 Block West Grand Ave
entertainment. Solution Focused Brief Therapy 600 Block Ouachita Ave
SixtyOne Celsius The Parlour Willis & Son Roofing
Full-service communication firm Metaphysical shop Superior Senior Care Roofing contractor
Landmark Building Anchor In-home care services
HIgh-end body piercing studio 3B’s Bar & Grill 700 Block West Grand Ave
200 Block Ouachita Ave Beverly’s Casual Shop Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Dive bar, pool tables
Women’s boutique Upscale resale shop Merritt Wholesale Distributors Riley Art Glass Studio
Food service distributor Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Lavish Boutique Stroope Tire, Inc. 400 Block Ouachita Ave
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique Tire dealer & repair shop 800 Block West Grand Ave
Mariposa Design
Starlite Club OLDE CROW Vintage decor, design Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables + M&M Travel Consultants Women’s apparel & Tea Room
Vacations & adventures
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
Lunch & dinner; entertainment 500 Block Ouachita Ave

KUHS 102.5
Hot Springs Solar Powered
Community Radio

Mountain Valley Armory Century 21 Parker & Scroggins
JUST SWANKY Real estate agency

Splash Wine Bar
Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment

Colorado Grill Big Axe Battleground Best Motel Tourist Court
Southwest restaurant Axe throwing Boutique motor court & cafe

About the Cover...
Daydream Nation

Our March cover is brought to
you by Valley of the Vapors Independent
Music Festival (VOV). In addition to their
exceptional music menu, this year VOV
is proud to be screening a double feature
that includes Daydream Nation, a Sonic
Youth concert film by Lance Bang
documenting the album they released in
1988 that received widespread acclaim
from critics and earned SY a major
label deal.

The album was ranked high
in critics' year-end lists of 1988’s best
records, and was voted second in The
Village Voice's annual Pazz & Jop
poll. Daydream Nation has since
been widely considered to be Sonic
Youth's greatest work, and an influence on
the alternative and indie rock genres. It was chosen by the Library of
Congress to be preserved in the National Recording Registry in 2005.

Screening with Daydream
Nation will be Desolation Center.
Director Director Stuart Swezey and
Steve Shelley will be on hand for
conversations after the films. Get tickets
now for the March 19 screening to be
held at Pocket Theatre, 170 Ravine in
Uptown Hot Springs.

Thanks to Sonny Kay at
Valley of the Vapors & Low Key Arts
for the fine photo selection and to
Richard Stephens for his cover layout.
See you at VOV, March 20-23.

For more information, visit
ValleyOfTheVapors.com.
Watch trailers for each film:
Desolation Center: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDSJ-Aj43oE
Daydream Nation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1_J7yJFLk

The Springs • March 2020 • 7

Master Gardeners

The Gift That
Keeps Giving

Planting a Tree

By Julia Milano
A persistent question I ask myself is “How can I make a difference?” And

then it comes to me, plant a tree.
Remember when choosing your planting location, most tree types don’t

tolerate water-logged soil or deep shade. It’s also wise to leave about 15 feet
between the house and the tree to avoid root damage to your roof and walls. Trees
are usually sold in three different ways.

Balled and Burlapped: These trees are sold with a fragile root ball in its
growing soil that is wrapped in burlap. Dig a hole that is as deep as the root ball
and twice as wide. Once positioned, cut and remove the ball’s burlap, twine and if
present, wire. When placing, move the tree by the root ball and not the trunk.

Container Grown: Some trees are grown in a nursery container. Once
again, the hole should be the same depth as the soil in the pot and twice as wide. If
the tree is root-bound, use a knife to separate any circling, matted roots and plant so
that the roots flare out and no bark is beneath the soil.

Bare Root: These come in moist packing around their roots. Just before
planting, swish the roots in a mixture of soil and water. Dig a hole as deep as the
longest roots, mound soil in the center and spread the roots around the mound sides.
Fill the hole firmly but gently.

Trees deserve our respect and wonder, if for no other reason than their
unparalleled capacity to remind us how important it is to leave the earth a more
beautiful place than the way we found it.

Advanced Garland County Master Gardener, Julia Milano, 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 University of Arkansas System
Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative  action
institution. 

Find Feelin Groovy at Adair
Park This Summer
Feelin Groovy returns

this year as one of the featured

performers in the 2020 Summer

Concert series in Kenneth

Adair Park sponsored by the

Hot Springs Parks and Trails

Commission.

Feelin Groovy

performed a number of times in

2019 to enthusiastic audiences

and returns in 2020 with a new

series of shows entitled, “Groovin

Glen and Bethany Gaboury of “Feelin Groovy” on a Sunday Afternoon.”
bring back the tunes of the 60s and 70s. “Groovin on a Sunday

Afternoon” will take place each

3rd Sunday of the month from 3 pm—6pm at the outdoor park, at 351 Central

Avenue. Admission is free and open to all. The Feelin Groovy performances will

feature special shows including a Gospel/Inspirational performance in April and a

Woodstock Anniversary performance in August, among others. No two shows are

exactly alike!

For more information about Feelin Groovy and other performance venues,

check out www.feelingroovyhsv.com and their Facebook page @feelingroovy.

They are also booking additional venues and events for 2020. Call 501-408-9466

for additional information and booking.

8 • The Springs • March 2020

Children’s Theatre
Will Present a Magical

“Cinderella”

For the first two weeks
of May 2020, pumpkins will turn
to coaches, rags will transform
into ball gown and dreams
will come true as Hot Springs
Children’s Dance Theatre
Company (HSCDTC) presents
“Cinderella.” The full-length
ballet will be performed in three
acts to the magnificent score
composed by Sergei Prokofiev.

The HSCDTC’s Pictured are in this 2014 photo are Ann Wilson, Col-
“Cinderella” is adapted by in Hathaway, Thomas Cooper, (Cinderella) Deanna
artistic director Edmond Cooper Karlheim Stanton, Tommie Webb, Matthew Redix. 
from the ballet created by Sir Fredrick Ashton which premiered at the Royal Opera
House, London, in 1948. Dancing the role of Cinderella, Deanna Karlheim Stanton
will again grace the stage as the beloved young woman courageously overcoming
hardship to discover her destiny.

Joining Deanna Karlheim Stanton will be 25 new cast members. A new set
will be created by artist Sarah Riley, assisted by the very talented Emergent Arts set
design and construction class, working tirelessly over several weeks to construct a
brand-new set.

The production will spring to life with magical performances by the
HSCDTC’s featured guest dancers from around the country. The comical stepsisters
will perform their dances with knowing absurdity, traveling the stage with ungainly
jumps and skips, while the ethereal fairy godmother, the handsome prince, and the
spunky Cinderella will offer a delightful dose of romance.

Please join HSCDTC for their presentation of “Cinderella,” Friday, May 8
and 15, Saturday 9 and 16, at 7pm, and for 1pm matinees on Saturday 9 and 16. The
performances take place at LakePointe Church, 1343 Albert Pike Road.

General seating tickets are $10 for students and $20 for adults; preferred
seating prices are $15 for students and $30 for adults. To learn more, visit hscdtc.
org or call 501-655-6815.

Child Care Aware Opens
Little Free Library

National Park

College (NPC) and Child

Care Aware of West Central

Arkansas (CCAWCA)

celebrated the grand opening

of a Little Free Library in

February. CCAWCA is the

third official Little Free

Library in the area.

One of CCAWCA’s

initiatives is to promote

literacy. Program director Pictured (l-r) Thomas Gage, LesLee Jones, Hope
Terri Helms, stated, “Literacy Mason, Terri Helms,
is the key to success, whether
that is in school or in life.” Jackie Riley, and Donny Caudill.

The library will be accessible to people of all ages and will be stocked with books

for every age range. Their goal is to get books into homes.

Program assistant, Donnie Caudill said, “We want to reach those that may

not be able to buy a book or those that don’t have time to go to the library.” Library

visitors can take a book and leave a book, but should not be discouraged from

visiting if they cannot leave a book.

“Literacy is one of the most critical skills for children to develop at an

early age. The Little Free Library was founded to promote literacy skills and is the

largest book sharing program in the world,” said Kelli Embry, Vice President for

Workforce and Strategic Initiatives.

“NPC and Child Care Aware are excited to be a part of the movement to

encourage reading and hope that our little free library will be utilized by students,

employees, childcare professionals, and the community that surrounds NPC.”

Grant money and donations from the Garland County Library will help

keep the Little Free Library stocked.

The Springs • March 2020 • 9

The Hospice Doctor’s Widow:
A Love Story and Practical Guide

By Erin Wood
Little Rock author Jennifer A. O’Brien has great hope that her book,

The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal, released February 25, will help those
facing death as well as normalizing and encouraging dialogue about end of life.

A love story and practical guide in one, O’Brien’s digital art journal
chronicles the time in her marriage when her husband—a hospice doctor who
spent a 40-year career of caregiving for others—was diagnosed with advanced,
metastatic cancer. What began as O’Brien’s visceral, self-care compulsion
within days of diagnosis became handwritten notes, colorful collages, and
layered images revealing the raw, luminescent reflections of a caregiver-turned-
widow. Beyond the practical guidance and solace offered by an insider, this
book reminds us how to live presently during our darkest hours, honor grief, and
discover—even after devastating loss—ways to forge forward.

O’Brien shares, “I hope this very personal, honest offering gives people
the fodder and courage to talk with and LISTEN to each other about illness and
death. Fearing or ignoring the sad and difficult stuff does not make it any less
likely to happen. Rather, this avoidance can make us less alive during the joyful
and wonderful moments and less capable of handling the inevitable. Caregivers
feel isolated and exhausted nearly all the time. I hope my art journal will help
them manage their own care, preparation, and interaction so that their regrets are
few when they are in the position of grieving and survivorship.”

This 8 x 10 premium color hardback book has 86 pages and is available
for order at etaliapress.com and through local and national booksellers.

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).

BubbaLu’s Christened AR’s

“Cheap Burger” by MSN

BubbaLu’s is starting off their 15th year

in business by being named MSN’s “Where

to Find A Cheap Burger in All 50 States”

winner for the state of Arkansas. MSN’s article

states “not surprisingly, lines form fast at the

50s style diner, but it’s a restaurant that’s worth

the wait.”

Owner’s Jeff and Ginger Bastin were

surprised by the honor as they never knew it

existed. Ginger said “It’s fun to think our food

is considered cheap because we use the best

ingredients available, including Certified Black

Angus Beef and Arkansas grown tomatoes.”

Positive reviews have been stacking

up for years on TripAdvisor’s website which Order up a tasty “Cheap Burger”

has listed BubbaLu’s in its Hall of Fame for at BubbaLu’s

five consecutive years of consistently high rating from travelers. 

Spring is in the air so lines will begin to form with first time visitors, return

customers, excited kids on vacation and local fans. Astrid P. from Texas stopped by

last fall and left a 5-star review stating "My husband and I both had the ‘Cry Baby’

burger with serrano and habanero peppers! Delicious burger and very hot! Fries

were nice and crispy and to top it off the workers were very friendly and cool! Love

this place - five stars all the way!”

BubbaLu’s is located at 408 Central Avenue in Historic Downtown Hot

Springs. Find them on Facebook. If you’ve not yet tried BubbaLu’s Bodacious

Burger or Classy Dog, do yourself a favor and join them for lunch. Tell them The

Springs Magazine sent ya’!

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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
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Guided tour exposes the underground
Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar world of Central Avenue Blue Waters Fine Art Gallery
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Snazzies, Inc. Historic District Antiques Sculpture, art, pottery, iron-work,
Kollective Coffee & Tea Young, contemporary, funky boutique Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture wood, glass, outsider art
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Petals, Purses, Etc. Justus Fine Art Gallery
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House The Bath Factory Blushed Beauty Boutique Exclusive handbags, women’s & Fine art gallery features established &
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Handcrafted soaps & indulgences for Gifts, makeup & makeup services children’s clothing & gifts emerging artists
Southern Living! bath & body State & Pride Provisions Co. Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Rings ‘n’ Things Toy Chest One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Fun fashion jewel Beef Jerky Outlet Timeless & specialty toys, books, apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Core Public House
Freedom United Salon Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces science kits, and more Beer, wine, and spirits
HIghly trained staff. Progressive work. 600 Block Central Ave
Arlington Hotel It’s All About Rocks 801 Spencer’s Corner
LITTLE JEWEL BOX Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Rocks & unique merchandise Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Hot Springs Mercantile Italian specialties for lunch and dinner Brian G Wilson Photography
The Villa Boutique Eco-friendly, organic, sustainable goods Artists’ Workshop Gallery Portraits & weddings
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
and accessories Mamoos Paradice Cream EVILO Oils & Vinegars Love Zen Aromatherapy Lounge Cotton clothes & beddingn
Colonial Candy Corner Only Homemade ice cream in Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Shiatsu massage chairs, infused teas, Picante’s Mexican Grill
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. beer & wine Authentic Mexican dishes
The Little Jewel Box Convenience Store Granny’s Kitchen All Things Arkansas Brick House Grill
Boutique for antiques, estate and Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Products made in AR & relating to AR Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
designer jewelry US Post Office Steinhaus Keller
Kringles in the Park Plum Pretty Boutique Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
Christmas, seasonal, collectible & gifts Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Mirror Mirror Salon
Faith & Flair Boutique Latest fashions for women of all ages Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries Hot Springs Visitor Center Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Women’s boutique clothing Tourist information center Gary Morris Interiors
The Springs Hotel & Spa Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Bathhouse Row Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Journey through the Seven Magic STEINHAUS KELLER Stephano Brothers Jewelry
Beverly’s Casual Shop/You-nique Worlds of this museum Vintagte & one-of-a-kind jewelry
Boutique Superior Bathhouse Brewery 700 Block Central Ave Dapper & Debonaire
Classy and fabulous boutique! 4D Adventure Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Grooming goods for the modern male.
Mountain Valley Spring Company The amazing 4D simulation will leave & special event venue Maxine’s Live Veteran owned
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full you enthralled! Live music, food, craft beer & drinks A Narrow Escape
line of MV Water merchandise. Hotel Hale Hot Springs Trolley Tours Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Boutique hotel with two restaurants Trolley tours of Hot Springs area. Subway
200 Block Central Ave 100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine Fordyce Bathhouse Special events. Submarine sandwich shop
Kilwins Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood
National Park Aquarium Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Quapaw Baths & Spa Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine 1000 Block Central Ave
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Earthbound Trading Company Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Copper Penny Pub
tortoises, & lizards Unique apparel, accessories & home decor spa services Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Rolando’s Restaurante Vault 723 Homemade, totally from scratch
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio 300 Block Central Ave Ozark Bathhouse Timeless Vault Dining cinnamon rolls
GR8 Escapes Arkansas Cultural center, open on weekends Downtowner Marketplace
Escape room. Discover clues & solve Vendors in one location with home GRATEFUL HEAD
puzzles. Ages 12 & up The Buffalo Co. Buckstaff Baths decor, boutiques and artisans
Savory Pantry High quality men’s clothing & accessories Our only remaining traditional Rocket Fizz 100 Block Exchange
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials thermal bathing facility Largest selection of candy & soda
Pancake Shop ever found in one store! Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Tombstone Old Time Photos Lamar Bathhouse American Art Gallery & Gifts Experience Deadhead-Brauhaus
owned & operated Local, regional, national & int’l artists Culture. Gin Joint-Live Music
3AM Gallery & Gifts Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Bathhouse Row Emporium Jack Knife Barbershop
Art gallery & gift shop processed while you wait All things barbering F REE PARK I N G
Silver Coconut Thai-Me Spa 400 Block Central Ave Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Daily dinner & live theatre 128 Exchange St Parking Deck
high end home accents Pampering massage, skin treatments, Lauray’s Jewelers
nail & body services. Exquisite bridal, custom designs, & 800 Block Central Ave PA I D PARK I N G

Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar revolutionary repairs The Humidor 2 HR Meters on Central Ave
Cigar Lounge
Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Red Sunflower Boutique Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Buenos Aires bar experience! Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique Artwork by local & int’l artists
Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS The Mountain’s Edge Magic & comedy for the whole family
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

Chez Julie’ Boutique
Perfect blend of home, fashion &
personal accessories

Ginger’s Popcorn
The best darn popcorn in the South!

Oxy-Zen All Things Natural
Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! National Park Duck Tours
Hot Springs Hat Co. Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton

Hats for men and women The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Upscale women’s boutique/

Unique & locally made/designed items. accessories, on-site handmade jewelry

The Ohio Club Renee’s
Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor

Great food & live music 500 Block Central Ave
The Avenue

Upscale restaurant and bar located in Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe
The Waters Hotel As seen on CUPCAKE WARS!

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

The “Real” World... clean porches and patios, clean out flowerbeds, etc., etc., etc. - it sounds like
Kelly & Wayne “Team” Thomason a LOT of cleaning!! The good part of all this cleaning is that you will be able
Hot Springs 1st Choice Realty to enjoy Hot Springs’ beautiful Spring weather when it arrives. You will also
be able to plant flowers and enjoy all nature has to offer. Watch out for pests
Spring is (probably) right around the - they’re out to enjoy Spring also.
corner. That means it’s time for a little Spring
cleaning around the house. Here are some items
you may want to pay attention to: clean gutters,
wipe down cobwebs, clean off patio furniture,

The Springs • March 2020 • 11

Voting, Movies and Fascinating

History @ GC Library in March

By Paul Kagebein
March 2020 is an incredible time to be a patron

of the Garland County Library. The library will be a
bustling community center with something to offer for
everyone – from being a voting location on March 3rd,
to showing free movies, to hosting multiple programs
focusing on women to celebrate International Women’s
History Month, and more.

The library recently enacted several quality-
of-life changes. One of the most exciting is Curbside
Pickup. The library has installed signs under the portico.
You can drive in, call the number on the sign, and a staff Paul Kagebein, GCL Adult
member will bring your holds out to your car. Another Services Programmer.
improvement is Automatic Renewals. Items will automatically be renewed as long
as no one else has a hold on them.

That’s not all. Fines and fees can now be paid online. It’s as simple as
logging into your account from the card catalog, and selecting the ‘Pay Now’
button. Don’t forget – the library also has a free app that you can use to manage
your account 24/7, from item holds to event registration.

Speaking of events, more programs in March include “A History of the
Equal Rights Amendment” by local political activist Hayden Shamel, classical
guitarist Peter Fletcher’s Concert on March 12th, “Impression Through Photography,”
presented by Eli Vega on March 14th, the Master Gardeners’ next presentation on
March 28th, and a presentation about the legacy of Susan B. Anthony on March 30th.

The library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs.
Paul Kagebein is the Adult Services Programmer and movie aficionado at
the Garland County. For more information about library collections, hours, special
events, programs, or services, visit www.gclibrary.com or call 501-623-4161 or
501-922-4483. Follow the library on Facebook: @GarlandCountyLibrary.

The Downtowner
Marketplace, a Downtown
Hot Springs Experience

The Downtowner

Marketplace is a locally owned

business with a quaint and unique

atmosphere which includes “the

coffee stop” located in the back where

you can grab a delicious coffee drink,

sit back and relax or shop to your

heart’s desire!

Each of their hand-picked

retailers bring their own style and

collections to you. They are all

The Downtowner Marketplace, where hand- business owners who operate their
picked retailers offer a boutique atmosphere. own store within the Marketplace,
sharing space and like stories which

makes for this totally unique shopping experience.

During your visit you’ll see candles by Tyler Candle Co. and

Swan Creek. The Round Top Collection, Greenwich Bay Soaps & Lotions,

Duke Cannon Men’s collection and Lids by Charles Viancin Co., LeCrema

Coffees, San SABA Pecan Co., Goat Milk Sassafras & PC Soaps Co.

Crosswalk Gifts, Beauty by Design, home decor, Birds of a Feather Kitchen gift

shop, Beaux Naturale Designs of natural teakwood pieces and wildlife artworks.

You’ll also find a children’s boutique with monogrammed & embroidery

clothing, by Nana’s Sew, baby gifts, warmies along with Rugged Butts & Ruffle

Bottoms children’s wear.

Browse lady’s boutiques like The Crosswalk, Beverly’s “You” – NIQUE

Fashions, South & Penn and Cuckoo Maran, along with young & trendy styles

by Savvy & Sheik & Shabby Tabby. And just for our men, The Silver Coconut 2,

Strickly Sooie gear, and custom-made knives by J.D. Riker.

Local artisans include Journals Through Time, rescued and repurposed

books and records, jewelry by Nothing Else Matters and B Gaudy B Kind,

repurposed musical instruments by Note-Able Designs, “C” the Difference Teas,

custom personalized maps by Karen Kennedy, and Litchenburg wood burning

designs by Rustic Lighting.

Check out the website at www.downtownermarketplace.com or find them

on Facebook, 714 Central Avenue, 501-701-4448.

12 • The Springs • March 2020 March Art Matters

We invite you to let your March shenanigans begin with Gallery Walk #367,
Friday, March 6, from 5- 9 p.m. Visit the galleries in our historic downtown district
to “meet and greet” artists, and enjoy entertainment, refreshments, a huge selection
of paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and much more! Hang out to enjoy the art,
the shopping, the delicious and varied dining choices, and the rockin’ music.

March brings spring break visitors, horse race fans, March Madness and,
of course, the biggest shenaniganators of all – The 17th Annual World’s Shortest St.
Patrick’s Day Parade partiers.

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring wood turnings by Virgil
Barksdale and custom knives by
CL Lambert. CL Lambert covers
45 years in the knife making
craft and his family is the sixth
generation in the leather work. All
blade work is free hand. Each knife comes with a custom-
made leather sheath. Wall art by Jimmy Leach, Jamie Carter
and Carole Beam. Southwest Jewelry by various artists.
Valerie Hanks-Goetz horsetail hair pottery and pine needle
baskets. Thomas Kinkade Studio art work in Gallery II.
Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP

GALLERY Works by Jimmy Le

610A Central • 501-623-6401 American Art Gallery,

ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com DRY

Tom Seaman and Joy Clark STU

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diversity of human experience. His exhibit will feature 16th
varied subjects, evoking a range of moods from the Pottery during Gallery Walk!
excitement of bustling cityscapes to the tranquility of his Newsom Steelman, Gary Sim
captivating underwater scenes. Mostly self-taught, his Clark, Trisha Parker, Micha
paintings adorn private collections across the country. A Heather Harris, Kelly Carrol
member of AWG since 2017, Hill is actively involved in the Anne Greenwood, Carol Gorm
gallery, as well as the art community. She is a Texas artist Hernandez, and Sonny Kay. Pa
who retired with her husband to Arkansas in 2007. From a new pieces then walk to the o
young age, Joy has been intensely interested in art and has Come see pottery being m
always painted in every spare moment. Since retirement,

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in to discover texture, juxtaposed abstract and realism in the Galle
same painting. Featured miniature artists are Jerry Matusky 5pm-
and Joanne Kunath. Mon-Sat: 10 am-5 pm; Sun: 12-5 pm. featu

BLUE WATERS FINE ART & child
DESIGN tradition, having started in 20
825 Central • 501-701-8036 health. The exhibit features ar
LauraBlueWaters.com the heart. Thursday-Saturday,

Blue Waters Fine Art & Design JUST
presents Women’s History Month 827A
Invitational Artist Show with Hot 501-3
Springs-based women artists. Their Justu
works are diverse in nature. Some address serious topics, The
such as climate change in Sara Henry’s pieces, or are Art G
playfully-imaginative, such as the works of Erma Steelsmith of w
and Suzie Burch. Diane Hauser’s drawings on metal tell Hillis
stories of miracles in the lives of ordinary people. Corina Justus, Charles Peer, Tony Sa
Fedorowicz’s elegant ceramics emphasize form and will open with a reception fro
surface. Lori Arnold, Desiree Quinn and Laura Blue Waters 6, in conjunction with First
are also featured. The art works may be different, but the exhibit will be on display M
artists unite around the theme of loving our special location Dolores Justus, the gallery offe
that has always attracted and nourished artists: Hot Springs. including sculpture, paintings
The show opens for Friday Gallery Walk, March 6, featuring more by recognized artists. O
live music by Tommy Stanco from 5- 7 p.m.  Winter hours: Gallery Walk the first Friday o
Thursday – Saturday. 10am – 5pm. By appt: 501-701-8036, p.m., Wed - Sat and by appoin
Laura Blue Waters.

Gallery Walk #367 The Springs • March 2020 • 13

Be sure to check The Springs Magazine calendar for a list of exciting
March events you might partake in. Our Uptown, Downtown and Sidetown Street
Guides provide handy info for strolling our lovely historic town. It’s a great place
for shopping, dining, entertaining and people watching. Here’s hoping March will
see the end of rainy days as we head into spring - that time of year we get to enjoy
the sounds, sights and scents of spring… and especially those kite-flying breezes.
Wishing you the luck o’ the Irish and a safe and enjoyable March! Happy Spring
in Hot Springs!

RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
710 Grand Avenue
501-318-6193
RileyArtGlass.com
Stop in to watch the Riley’s as
they create their art glass (check
glassblowing schedule on website
or FB.) While they work, the
brothers answer questions, explaining the process and history
of glassblowing. Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm.

each can be seen at RIX REALTY-ADVANTAGE
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denpottery.com Open for Gallery walk 5-9.
EN for March Gallery Walk. Featured Artists:
me get a sneak preview of the Jeff Waddle
aintings created for this year’s Jett Johnson
LeAnn Smoot
annual VOV at Dryden Courier Coleman.
Including work by Bethannie Additional offerings:
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other galleries on Whittington. of your stops for Gallery Walk March 6th from 5-9pm just
made! Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm. across from the parking garage on Exchange Street.

ERGENT ARTS - WHITTINGTON GALLERY
CLE GALLERY 307 Whittington Avenue
A Whittington • 501-613-0385 501-607-0214
w.EmergentArts.org Whittington Gallery will be
ery Walk: Friday, March 6; featuring artists from Three Rivers
-8pm. Have a HeArt for Art Art Guild for the entire month of
ures artwork by area school March. This will be a People’s
dren. Have a HeArt for Art is a Choice exhibit. The public will be
008 as a way to promote heart voting Gallery Walk evening (March 6) 5pm - 9pm. There
rtwork focusing on themes of will be three prizes given. First place will be $150, second
12-5pm, or by appointment. place will be $75, third place $50. As always, they will have
The Tone Chasers playing great music. Lots of food and
TUS FINE ART GALLERY beverages. Easy parking and loads fun. Come join the fun at
A Central Gallery Walk. Whittington Gallery is a 5,000 sq. ft. gallery
321-2335 with 51 local artists. Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm.
usFineArt.com
March exhibit at Justus Fine GALLERY RELATED
Gallery will feature a selection
work by Matthew Hasty, Jeri FOREST PATH GALLERY
s, Robyn Horn, Dolores 107 Stillmeadow Ln • 501-617-0594
aladino, and others. The show genesparling.com
om 5-9 p.m. on Friday, March Located in a beautiful setting, on a private nature preserve
t Friday Gallery Walk. The south of Hot Springs, it’s the showcase for the wood
March 6-31. Owned by artist sculpture, bowls & furniture made by Gene Sparling, and
ers a wide range of original art adjoins his home/studio. Demos/shop tours may also be
s, ceramics, photography, and available.
Opening receptions are held at
of the month. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 FOX PASS POTTERY
ntment. 379 Fox Pass • 501-623-9906 • FoxPassPottery.com
Handmade Stoneware by Jim and Barbara Larkin. Beautiful
wood fired pottery. Take a tour on Google Maps.

14 • The Springs • March 2020 Make Spring Break 2020
Your Most Memorable in

Hot Springs

By Victoria Pike
Welcome to Hot Springs! Whether you’re here for the week, the weekend,

or even just visiting for one day, Hot Springs is home to many activities for all ages,
so everyone is sure to find something fun to do.

Bathhouse Row - A classic Hot Springs
tourist spot has plenty to offer for a day
out on the town. Stroll through historic
downtown Hot Springs, dip your toes in
the thermal waters, stop in to grab a bite
to eat at one of our many Ma and Pop
type eateries, and don’t forget to spend
some time looking through the Fordyce
Bathhouse that acts as the visitor's center
and is open from 9:00AM - 5:00 PM every
day. Plan to spend the day here. For more information, visit www.nps.gov.

Hot Springs Mountain Tower - The
mountain tower is a great place to overlook
the city and watch the sun rise or set. Spend
the day hiking one of the many trails on
the mountain, or go up in the observation
tower for another look at 1,256 feet above
sea level. This attraction shows the true
beauty of the city and is great for all ages
to enjoy. The Hot Springs Mountain Tower
is open to the public each day from 9 AM
- 6:30 PM, however you can drive up the mountain from 6 AM - 10 PM. For more
information, visit www.hotspringstower.com.

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort - Going
for a day at the races? Another classic
Hot Springs tourist attraction is Oaklawn,
with the new addition of the casino, you
can now enjoy live gambling. During race
season, however, you won’t want to miss
watching the horses run, an activity that
parents and kids of all ages can enjoy. For
more information and to see post times,
visit www.oaklawn.com.

Mid-America Science Museum - At Mid-
America Science Museum (MASM) each
Thursday they have a great book reading
event for children, with a coordinating
science experiment to go along with the
book. Every Thursday in March they are
featuring a book that will have a science
experiment to go along with it. These
“scientots” lessons take place from 11 AM
- 12 PM on Thursdays. Check out Mid-
America and all of their daily exhibits while you're there. Easily entertain the entire
family for the day. For more information, go to www.midamericamuseum.org.

Parks & Trails - Aside from all of the
attractions listed above, the great natural
state of Arkansas has plenty more “nature”
to offer you. If you’re looking for a place to
spend the day walking mild trails, enjoying
scenic lake views, and grilling on the fire,
check out some of the State Parks here in
Arkansas. For an overnight or extended
adventure, Lake Catherine State Park
is known for its campsites and the Falls
Branch Trail which leads to… you guessed it… a waterfall. Lake Ouachita State Park
offers trails that go through the wonderful Ouachita National Forest. DeGray Lake
Resort State Park offers walking trails, picnic areas, and even horseback riding. All
of these amenities and much more can be found at www.arkansasstateparks.com.

The Springs • March 2020 • 15

Scientots returns to MASM on Thursdays -11 am Noon. Join educators for a special story time
and science activity for ages 3-5. Parents/Guardians welcome. Scientots is an early childhood

learning program meant to encourage science learning and literacy in young ages!

Science Museum Ranked #4
in Top 10 Best Science Museums

Mid-America Science Museum (MASM)
was officially recognized on Friday, February 28th by
the USA Today Top Ten Readers’ Choice Awards as
ranking #4 among the Top 10 best science museums
in North America after 4 weeks of online voting.

“We’re all very pleased that the community
really showed their support for the museum,” said
Diane LaFollette, executive director of MASM.

The original twenty nominees for the
science museum category were chosen by a panel
of relevant experts including a combination of USA Today editors, editors from
10Best.com as well as other contributors and media sources.

Other top ten winners in the science museum category included the Center
of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, Tellus Science Museum in
Cartersville, Georgia, the Field Museum in Chicago, and the Houston Museum of
Natural Science, the Natural History Museum of Utah, and the Denver Museum of
Nature & Science among others.

“We’re proud to be among the top four in this 10Best category among
cities that are much larger than Hot Springs. I think what that tells us is that our
museum has a huge following of visitors and guests who are outside of Hot Springs
and who are fans of what Mid-America Science Museum has to offer,” said Donna
Jared, director of development at MASM.

For more information about USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards
and to view this year’s top ten science museums in North America visit www.10best.
com/awards/travel/best-science-museum.

To learn more about MASM visit, midamericamuseum.org, call 501-767-
3461 or email [email protected]. 

Cherry Blossom Festival March 7

The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will host the 3rd
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday, March 7, 6-9pm at St. Luke’s Church.

The family friendly event will feature the Bon Odori dancers from Hot
Springs Village; a kimono fashion show featuring different styles of kimonos;
koto performance by Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator Chiemi Shimizu;
interactive Japanese cultural demonstrations; and a ’Sake Experience’ with an
opportunity to sample a variety of sakes.

Japanese inspired hors d’oeuvres, snacks, and wine will be provided. There
will also be a silent and live auction. Proceeds will benefit the Sister City Student
Scholarship Fund which helps support the student delegation visit to Hanamaki,
Japan in June.

Tickets are Adults: $40. Students ages 11-18: $10. Ages 10 and under:
Free. A limited number of special VIP Tables are available which includes 8 tickets,
8 sake experience tickets, table food service, reserved table and special gifts for
$500 per table. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at https://www.
prekindle.com/event/68312-cherry-blossom-festival-hot-springs.

If you would like to be an event sponsor or have items you would like to
donate for the silent or live auction, please contact Cherry Blossom Committee
Chair, Caren Dodd at 501-262-5321.

16 • The Springs • March 2020

Are You a Treasure Hunter? Looky Here!

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 • March 2020 • 17

Cutwell’s Annual Art Sale Largest Hemp Festival Comes

Set for August to Hot Springs in April

Cutwell 4 Kids Arkansas Hemp Festival and

(C4K) is hosting its Awards Gala Event are scheduled for the

seventh annual art sale/ weekend of April 24 and 25. The weekend

fundraiser, “The Birth will feature many live musical performances

of an Artist” at Langston and after-parties each night. David Owen,

School, 120 Chestnut, Hot Co-founder of the event states, “Arkansas

Springs. Hemp Festival is a celebration of the first

The event will legal hemp harvest in the state in the past

take place on Saturday, eighty years and also the flagship fundraiser

Aug. 8th, from 7pm-10 for the Arkansas Farmer Veteran Coalition

p.m. In addition to the which runs Homegrown By Heroes.”
exciting art work from our
Order your tickets now for community of emerging The weekend of festivities will
The Birth of an Artist - Saturday, August 8th.
begin the evening of Friday, April 24 with

artists, C4K will also feature musical talent in areas of jazz and Hip Hop. They will the Arkansas Hemp Awards Gala. VIP

have an extraordinary art sale and featured entertainment by Rock Town Youth Jazz ticket holders will join in the first major A weekend celebration of
celebration of Arkansas’ first legal harvest Arkansas’s first legal hemp harvest.
Squad. They will also serve hors d’oeuvres. in eighty years. Awards will be given for

C4K is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for kids of all ages. This very categories including, Indoor Cultivator of the Year, Outdoor Cultivator of the Year,

hands-on art program allows children to do what they do naturally – play – while Processor of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Edible Product of the Year, and Hemp Leader

gaining valuable learning skills. of the Year.

C4K’s youth-friendly environment is designed especially for kids who The full-day draw for the event are Saturday’s festivities at the Hot Springs

are highly active and allows them to express themselves freely with paint. A scary Convention Center, will include more live music, food, a huge VIP sampling tent, expert

thought for adults, but as artist and founder Anthony Tidwell explains, “We are industry panels, with vendors rounding out the largest festival of its kind in Arkansas.

dedicated to providing a positive atmosphere for kids to express themselves with Proceeds of the big event will go to Homegrown By Heroes (HBH), the official

paint and that’s exactly what we do.” farmer veteran branding program of America. The HBH label serves to inform consumers

Each Saturday, May through July, free of charge, kids meet at C4K Studio, that agricultural products donning the logo are produced by U.S. military veterans.

247 Silver Street, in Hot Springs, to acquire and refine their art skills. Proceeds from For tickets, visit www.ARHempFestival.com. For more information, contact

The Birth of an Artist will help C4K continue its mission in the community. Arkansas Hemp Festival (Green Rush Events, LLC) by email at greenrusheventsllc@

Admission for reception is $20 pre-sale tickets online, $25 at the door gmail.com, or call 501-420-2948. Find them on Facebook: ARHempFestival, Twitter.

and donations are accepted. For more information, call 214-497-3715 or email com/ARHempFestival, and Instagram.com/ARHempFestival.

[email protected].

18 • The Springs • March 2020

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Call for Artwork for

Art Moves Hot Springs

Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance

(HSACA), the City of Hot Springs Art Advisory

Committee (AAC) and Hot Springs Parks and

Trails (HSP&T) are collectively producing Art

Moves Hot Springs, an art exhibit of paintings,

drawings, and photographs displayed along the

Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. The exhibit

combines art, nature, and exercise to encourage

healthy habits for the community.

The artwork should show the artist’s The Hot Springs Greenway Trail will be the

interpretation of movement. Physical body setting for the “Art Moves Hot Springs”
exhibit which opens in April.
movement while exercising, dancing, hiking, or

biking is a possible definition. The artwork can refer to environmental or natural movements

such as the flow of water over rocks, stormy clouds, or falling leaves. Social movements

such as political activism, a parade, or a community gathering could be another depiction.

From the entries, a panel of jurors will select ten artworks to be in the Art Moves

Hot Springs exhibit. The selected artwork will be reproduced on metal signs that will be

displayed along the Hot Springs Greenway Trail. Area galleries will display the framed

original artworks during Arts & The Park celebration.

It almost appears Beethoven is thinking “SNAP!... This little ditty will be EXHIBIT DETAILS
perfect for the Hot Springs Music Festival’s 25th Anniversary Celebration.”
Exhibit Dates:
Hot Springs Music Festival 25
Entry Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2020
Celebrates Beethoven 250
Eligibility
The 25th Season of the Hot Springs Music Festival will feature the music of
Ludwig von Beethoven next June, to mark the 250th anniversary of the composer’s • Regional artists (Arkansas and surrounding states)
birth in 1770. Beethoven died March 26, 1827, and it is estimated that 20,000
people lined the streets of Vienna for his funeral procession. • 2d original paintings and drawings, photography, digital artwork

The new Artistic Director for the Hot Springs Music Festival, Sameer • Artwork must suggest an interpretation of movement.
Patel, has scheduled two Beethoven orchestra works: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat
Major, Op. 55 (Eroica), performed on the first orchestral concert, June 4, and the • Selected artwork will be reproduced on a 30x40 metal sign and the original canvas
Overture to Fidelio, on June 9. As Maestro Patel was a student conductor with the
Hot Springs Music Festival in 2008 and again in 2009, he is generously assigning needs to be at ratio.
the Overture to the student conductor for the 2020 Season.
Fees, Prizes, Commissions, & Copyrights
Chorus Director, Lynn Payette, is arranging one of the few songs by
Beethoven for the Tenors and Basses of the Hot Springs Music Festival Chorus. • No entry free
“All three works demonstrate the power, beauty, and sensitivity of Beethoven’s
writing,” Payette said, “and are vivid examples of why his music remains so • Artists of selected artwork will receive $100 for the rights to reproduce and display
compelling and popular for the past 200 years, and why it will continue to inspire
future generations.” the artwork for the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail exhibit.

The 2020 Hot Springs Music Festival runs from May 31 to June 13. Festival Submission
passes can be purchased online at hotmusic.org. For more information about the
Festival, please visit the website, or call the Festival office at 501-623-4763. • Email entry and informational PDF file and the artwork image (JPG) to mzunick@

hotsprings.org.

• Artist may submit more than one artwork. Submit each artwork in a separate email.

• Artwork image should be high resolution 300 dpi jpeg.

PDF should include the following information:

• Artist Name, Address, Phone, and Email.

• Title of artwork, medium of artwork, and unframed size.

• Artist biography of 100 words or less.

• Artist statement (referring to the submitted work) of 50 words or less.

For more information email [email protected] or call 501-321-2835.

Save the Date for
Arts & The Park Festival

Arts & The Park, a ten-day celebration of the arts presented by the Hot
Springs Area Cultural Alliance and Presenting Sponsor, Arvest Bank, will be held
April 24 - May 3, in Hot Springs. The event will feature a wide range of creative
experiences including: artist studio tours, workshops, exhibitions, the Art Springs
arts festival, children’s activities, performances, and more.

Organized by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, Arts & The
Park partners with area arts organizations, businesses and artists to showcase the
talent of recognized local and guest artists, while providing an opportunity for
attendees to participate, learn, and appreciate the arts more fully. 

Arts & The Park  will kick-off with a launch party on Friday, April 24,
followed by Art Springs, the free 2-day outdoor art fair held at Hill Wheatley Plaza
in downtown Hot Springs, April 25-26. Art Springs will feature curated arts and
crafts booths, Chalk Walk, children’s activities, live music, poetry, performances,
workshops, a children’s book give-away, and more.

Special exhibitions and events will be featured in area galleries on Friday,
May 1, in conjunction with Hot Springs’ monthly Gallery Walk. Studio tours of
area artists will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3.

For a full schedule of Arts & The Park events, visit www.hotspringsarts.
org or call 501-545-6960 and look for the full program guide in the April issue of
The Springs Magazine.

20 • The Springs • March 2020 Tarot:

Is Alkaline Water Choosing the Right Deck
the Next Health Craze?
There are many choices when it comes to Tarot decks. Michelle Crandell offers some insight
By Alison Crane when it comes to making the choice for yourself.

Have you noticed the jugs of alkaline water for sale when grocery shopping? By Michelle Crandell
This caught my attention and being the natural skeptic that I am, I decided to find out Choosing a Tarot deck can be confusing and overwhelming. The traditional
what I could about it before buying. When searching for information, I found many
health claims or potential claims about alkaline water, but not a lot of research to verify Western Tarot deck is the Waite-Rider deck or Morgan Greer deck. There are many
or negate the claims. wonderful Tarot decks available, though, and a little research might lead you to a
deck that works better for you than either of these.
Alkaline water has a higher pH than regular water. Normal drinking water has a
neutral pH of 7. Alkaline water typically has a pH of 8 or 9. When considering water to be 1. Be sure it is a Tarot deck. Tarot decks have 78 cards. Twenty-two of
alkaline, pH alone does not transmit substantial alkalinity to water. Alkaline minerals and these cards are called Major Arcana. The rest of the cards are divided into four suits.
negative oxidations reduction potential must be present for it to be labeled alkaline water. There will be four “court cards” in each suit, usually designated as King, Queen,
Knight and Page. Each suit will also have cards from Ace through ten.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the health benefit claims require more research
before they will recommend adding drinking alkaline water to your daily routine. What 2. For beginners... and for most advanced Tarot readers, the cards
is research proven and recommended by the USDA is our bodies need from under one need to be clearly marked. For example, a very readable Major Arcana card will
liter a day to nearly four liters a day depending on age, sex and health status. We do this have a name and sequential number on the card and a visual image that matches the
by consuming a variety of beverages and foods each day. The USDA does not place the name. The Star, for example, will have a star in the picture and the number 17 or
value of any one single source of liquid water above another. XVII on the card, along with the words The Star.

So, is drinking alkaline water a bad thing? Not necessarily, but it does cost more 3. Over the centuries, Minor Arcana cards have had some name
than regular water and there are some potential health issues that can arise from drinking it. changes which can be confusing. For example, the suit of Cups is sometimes
called Chalices; the suit of Rods might be called Wands or Staves; the suit of
One thing to consider is, we in Hot Springs, are fortunate to have a great source Pentacles may be called Discs or Coins. The only suit that has maintained only one
of good, clean drinking water for free through the Hot Springs National Parks Service. name is the suit of Swords. Minor Arcana cards need to be clearly marked, as well.
Our hot springs sources have been federally protected since 1832 with the intention
that the water be used by the public. Hot water “jug fountains” are located within the A “readable deck” shows the number of the card and an image of that
national park at four locations and there are other access points for drinking the water. number of the suit on the card itself. For example, the Two of Wands shows a picture
The National Park Service does not claim the water is curative, but the park does certify with two wands on it and the number two on the card. On the Five of Pentacles, you
that it is safe to drink. should be able to count five pentacles in the image of the card and find the number
of five on the card. Some decks add color coding; cards indicating Swords might be
To find out more about the hot springs water see the guide to fountains below, gray while Rods (Wands) might be red and Pentacles (Coins) might be black.
visit www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/education/upload/drinking_the_water.pdf or for more
ways to make good nutrition choices during National Nutrition Month, contact the 4. Court cards have pictures of people on them. A King card has a king,
Garland County Extension office at 501-623-6841 or [email protected]. a Knight card has a knight, etc. They have the name of the card written on the card,
for example: Queen of Cups.
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Garland County
Extension Service. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all 5. Beyond the basics, I would suggest you choose a deck that matches
eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, the level of intensity you are ready for. Some decks are full of dark imagery while
marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative others are very playful...and everything in between.
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science
Agent with the Garland County Extension Service. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension 6. Types of decks I would avoid? Decks with one sex or the other
Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national primarily depicted, decks that rename Major Arcana, Minor Arcana or Court Cards
origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally excessively. Decks that do not take Tarot seriously, decks that stray too far from the
protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. traditional visual imagery depicted on Waite-Rider decks, decks that are too abstract
to read and decks that have distracting written information on the cards themselves.

I suggest you look at Tarot decks online with the guidelines I have given.
If you buy one that is not right for you, feel free to give that deck away or sell it...
whatever...and buy a different deck. Most Tarot readers have decks they thought
they would use and found were not right for them once they had them. As you
progress, you may also want other decks that show you different aspects of the
cards. This can add to your interpretation of the cards.

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.

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Tarot Classes Begin March 14th

The cultural anthropologist Angelis Arrien said, “Long before most
people could read words, Tarot was used to pass wisdom from person to person
and generation to generation.” Thus, images on Tarot cards are rich with ancient
symbols and archetypical information. Tarot readings address the concerns of the
person requesting the reading. In a Tarot reading, each card has a meaning specific
enough to have universal significance, yet flexible enough to be interpreted as
it relates to a specific reading. Although mysterious at first, with guidance and
practice, you can learn to understand and interpret the Tarot.

Over the course of eight THREE HOUR sessions, students will learn:
• How to interpret Tarot cards using symbolic imagery, similar to the way

one might interpret dreams.
• How to organize the cards in your mind to make general meanings easier

to remember.
• How to lay out and read different “Three Card Spreads,” often used daily

for personal readings.
• How to lay out and read the “Whole Person Spread,” also known as

the “Celtic Cross” or “Ten Card Spread,” the spread most often used to
answer “big picture questions.”
They will also discuss the practice of reading Tarot, including:
• Preparing for a Tarot reading.
• Reading for self and reading for others.
• When NOT to do a reading.
• Choosing a Tarot deck that is right for you.
• Self-care for Tarot readers.
Michelle Crandell learned to read playing cards at the age of nine from
her grandmother, a descendant of French and Irish gypsies. Crandell began reading
Tarot cards at the age of twenty-six, when she found a deck she could relate to. She
has attended several classes and workshops which explored the Tarot, one of which
was taught by Angelis Arrien, the author of the book, The Wisdom of the Tarot.
She has also studied and practiced dream analysis as part of her training as
a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Crandell provides private Tarot readings, teaches
Introduction to Tarot, a three-hour workshop and teaches How to Read Tarot, an
eight-week class which meets for three hours, every other Saturday or Sunday for
sixteen weeks. Each class is limited to a maximum of ten students.
Her next class will be held every other Saturday from 10am - 1pm, on
March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23 and June 6 & 18. Classes are $20 per
session, payable on the day of session. To sign up or for more information, call 501-
655-6242 or e-mail [email protected].

NPC to Host International
Women’s Day Events

National Park College (NPC) Cultural

Diversity Awareness Club (CDAC) and the Office of

Diversity will host events in celebration of International

Women’s Day, March 5, at noon in the Student

Commons conference room.

An NPC Women of Distinction panel

discussion will begin at noon. The panel will include

NPC alumnae Kristy Carter, Director of Marketing for

the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement

at the University of Central Arkansas; Lenora Erickson,

Executive Director for theArkansas Board of Examiners

in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy; and

Stephanie F. Rose, assistant professor at the University Polish your red high heels
of Central Arkansas, Addiction Studies Program. for the “Walk a Mile in Her

Carter will announce the first recipient of the Shoes march at NPC.
Kristy Carter Scholarship. The fund was established

this year by Carter in order to help an African American woman with overcoming

obstacles while pursuing her education.

A Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® march will begin at 12:45 p.m. The march

takes place on college and university campuses around the country through the

months of March and April annually. The march is a playful way to increase

awareness for serious women’s issues, including sexualized violence against

women. The march will feature male faculty, staff, students and alumni from a

variety of areas on campus who will wear red high-heeled shoes. The event is free

and open to the public. For more information, call 501-760-6410.

22 • The Springs • March 2020

Flavor 101:
Rainy Days & Mondays

By Eve Victory
Rainy days and Mondays don’t

have to get you down. I hope you are as
excited as I am for the lush rebirth of Spring;
but we know that means lots of rainy days
ahead. Let’s make them a lot less blue with
the comfort foods we know and love.

First, we can get our soups on.
This is the perfect month for warm and
comforting fare from southern standards
Dust off the crockpot (or InstaPot) and like chicken and dumplings to cultural
whip up tasty soups to keep warm pleasers like Italian wedding soup. Be sure
during the last of our wintry days. to break out that crockpot! There are some
really tried and true delicious soup recipes
for slow cookers– even French onion, which is one of my favorites.
Soups go wonderfully with grilled sandwiches or paninis. Don’t have a
panini maker? Do what I do: put your sandwiches in a pan, top them with another
pan containing two or three canned goods, and voila! Pressed sandwich!
Next, think casseroles. Everyone makes them for potlucks, but there are all
sorts of things in your pantry just aching to be combined. Traditional mac ‘n cheese
is always inviting and satisfying; but try something new like classic Shepherd’s pie.
(Don’t forget that casseroles are also a great way to use up leftovers.)
Last but not least, warm desserts are always a welcome treat when the
weather gets gray. Warm up that fudge sauce for ice cream, or whip up some
chocolate fondue for strawberries and shortbread cookies.
The weather can’t bring you down if your family is inside with warm and
comforting favorites. See you in the Spring!
A native New Yorker, Eve Victory has called Hot Springs home since 2003.
Working for years as an event and tradeshow planner and personal chef, Eve is
currently the Hospitality and Tourism Instructor at National Park College. For
information on how to turn your education into a career in the second largest
industry in Hot Springs, contact Eve at [email protected].

Sharing Your

Gifts

By Peggy Lindsey
Every human being is created with wonderful gifts and talents that are

uniquely their own, and life provides us ample opportunities to deeply explore our
purpose, and how we can make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Recognizing our gifts, do we freely share them with others, or do we tuck
them away somewhere safe? The fear of criticism can stop us in our tracks. The idea
of placing our talents before others stirs up doubt that they won’t find value in what
we have to offer. So, we fly low under the radar and live small.

Our gifts are an integral part of who we are. We understand ourselves in
profound ways through the expression of our talents. Although what we offer may
look and feel different than another’s gift, your particular contribution benefits the
world, too, as reflected in the healing and growth of others in various ways. Minds
are opened to new ideas, hearts are healed so they may love more deeply, and every
day challenges are remedied through practical solution.

Our gifts and talents are bestowed upon us so we may enrich our lives and
that of others. It is only through embracing and sharing our abilities that we are able
to have a serious affect upon another. Whatever your gifts, seize every opportunity
to shine a light for others . . . making life a little easier for them. Simply doing what
you are passionate about and sharing it makes a powerful difference in the world!

So, as you offer your gifts, believe in yourself and stand confident, for they
are needed. No external reward can ever touch the incredible feeling of fulfillment
knowing you are truly living your life’s purpose!

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.

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This pose is the groundwork for all the other standing poses. Photography - Fred Padilla.

Yoga: The Benefits
of Upward Salute

By Karen Watson Reeves

Mountain Pose with Arms Up (Upward Salute or Urdhva Hastasana in

Sanskrit) is really a separate pose rather than a variation of Mountain Pose. But

because the base of the pose IS Mountain Pose, we cannot overlook the benefits of

this basic standing pose, which is the groundwork for all the other standing poses.

If anything in our body could ever be perfect, Mountain Pose is the perfect

posture. Who knew we needed to learn how to stand? The pose provides strength

in the ankles, knees, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, shoulders and neck. Other benefits

include: steadied breath, improved blood circulation, heightened awareness.

Additionally, a regular practice of Mountain Pose can enhance

concentration, increase energy and enthusiasm, relieve tension and leave the

practitioner feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. All that from just standing still for a

few moments, with the body in alignment!

When the arms are lifted into Upward Salute, the benefits are increased.

Just as Mountain Pose is a lot more than just standing around, Upward Salute

requires attention to detail. There is a push-pull effect, as some parts of the body

move down while others move up. The legs below the knees and the feet are rooting

down to the ground while the thighs are drawing up. The hands reach up, but the

shoulders are drawn down strongly.

As these oppositional forces are at work, there is some stretching going on

in the sides of the body, spine, shoulders, armpits and belly. Space is created in the Lupus Health Fair Offers
lungs and chest, which can be beneficial for asthma sufferers. Free Health Screenings

Upward Salute is used in the series of poses known as Sun Salutations
and other warm up poses. In this pose the spinal column is aligned, which helps

protect the spinal muscles and nerves during other movements. When space is The Lupus Foundation Health Fair, “Education Can Make A Healthier You,” will
created between the vertebra, posture is improved and the spine is prepared for be held Thursday, March 12, 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m., at CHI St. Vincent of Hot Springs in
deeper stretches and twists. The Mercy Room, located at 300 Werner Street in Hot Springs.

The pose can be practiced with the spine upright and the gaze straight GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is sponsoring the Health Fair and will have a booth at
ahead, or a back bend can be taken with the chest forward, arms reaching back and the event. “We’re looking forward to them being a part of helping us raise awareness
the gaze up. This pose can be practiced anytime throughout the day, even from a about this cruel mystery disease - LUPUS,” states Jamesetta Smith, President of the Lupus

seated position. Foundation of Arkansas.

Upward Salute is also the foundation for other poses, so the more it is The Health Fair will have free health screenings as well as free health educational

practiced the more one’s confidence builds to try inversions on the hands or deeper fact sheets for various illnesses. There will be screenings for blood pressure, glucose,
backbends. This basic pose can provide strength, balance, confidence, and grace, cholesterol, pulse/heart rate, weight, BMI and more.
on the mat and off!
A health fair is not like going to the doctor and it is not in place of seeing a
Karen Watson Reeves was born and raised in Mount Holly and has called physician. For those who have never been to a health fair, it offers an opportunity to learn

Hot Springs home since 2006. She became a registered yoga teacher in 2011 and more about your body and what your illness is doing as well as meet new friends with like

has travelled Arkansas teaching her passion. She owns The Yoga Place, is on the concerns. Lupus patients invite you and your family and friends to actually see what this

Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff, is an adjunct instructor at National Park College, health fair is all about. This is not just for lupus patients but it is for the public and it is free.

as well as teaching in several other fabulous venues. www.TheYogaPlaceHS.com. For more information, email [email protected] or call 501-525-9380.