August 2020

2 • The Springs • August 2020

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Celebrating Centenarian Homes

Our August cover photo features
one of the fourteen homes in the Quapaw
and Prospect area that is celebrating its 100th
birthday this year.

We’re invited to take a drive or
better yet, stroll through the neighborhood
and admire the beauty, tradition and love
that has been put into these lovely old
beauties.To locate this year’s Centenarian
homes, look for the white sign in the yard
designating its 100th birthday.

Wide streets, sprawling
lawns, picture-perfect landscaping, and
extraordinarily designed homes line the
side streets as well as the main avenues.

Street names like Rose, Fern,
and Violet give a sense of nostalgia to the neighborhood.

Special thanks to the Kendall family for letting us photograph this beauty.
And, once again, we appreciate the design and layout that Richard Stephens brings
to our covers each month.

Happy August to all! Stay safe and healthy!

Take the Quapaw/Prospect
Centenarian Homes Tour

Fourteen historic homes in the Quapaw/Prospect Area are turning 100
years old this year. The Quapaw/Prospect Area Preservation (QPAP) is celebrating
with yard signs designating these special centenarian homes. Come enjoy a unique
drive through the streets just west of Downtown Hot Springs. The oldest home in
the Quapaw Prospect Historic District was built in 1879.

QPAP was created by property owners to preserve and protect the unique
architecture of the neighborhood. This area was placed on the National Registry of
Historic Places in 2002. There are more than 170 structures in the area.

QPAP has enjoyed a history of hosting special events in the neighborhood
to bring residents together, and to share the beauty of each season in the Quapaw/
Prospect community with others. QPAP hosts an annual Block Party on a chosen
street, bringing over 200 neighbors together, meeting old friends and new friends
over picnic foods in a pot luck like no other.

And not to be overshadowed, the annual December Luminaries display
event, where neighbors and friends volunteer to line the area streets with over 5000
candles which are lit at dusk to celebrate the coming holidays.

Please join in celebrating the uniqueness of the neighborhood, by taking
a self-guided drive down these historic streets and look at the homes which have
stood the test of time. 

Six Great Reads
About Hot Springs History

Many people over the years have written their own accounts of the
expansive history of Hot Springs - from fiction to non-fiction, personal accounts to
historical facts. Need some new reading material? Check out the list of the top eight
books to read about Hot Springs below!
~The Vapors by David Hill Written by a Hot Springs native, about a Southern
Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs.
~Maxine - Call Me Madam by Maxine Jones ~Details the captivating life and
times of a Hot Springs Madam, Maxine Temple Jones, during the hey-day of the
Spa City.
~Hot Springs from Capone to Costello by Robert Raines

Illustrates the history of Hot Springs in what began as a healing thermal water
paradise and shifted into the glamour of Vegas before Las Vegas existed.
~Boiling Out at the Springs by Don Duren

A look into the lives of many famous baseball players and their time spent in
Hot Springs.
~The American Spa by Dee Brown

Paints the colorful story from the beginning when Desoto first came to Hot
Springs to the gambling era and to present day.
~The Mob at the Spa: Organized Crime and It's Fascination with Hot Springs
by Orval E. Allbritton

Learn all about the organized crime that kept Hot Springs booming between
1920 and 1965.

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These beautiful works by Elizabeth Weber are part of the August exhibit at Justus
Fine Art Gallery. (above) “Home.” below “Bundled.”

Feelin Groovy August Exhibit at Justus
Remembers Woodstock Fine Art Gallery

Feelin Groovy will be bringing back the music of Woodstock in 2 special
“Remembering Woodstock” shows this month: August 28th from 7 pm-9 pm at the Beehive
Neighborhood Hangout in Hot Springs Village, and August 29th from 9 a.m.-12 noon at
the Historic Hot Springs Farmers Market.

The shows will feature music from the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival as well
as songs by Woodstock performers and other music of that time period. Attendees are
encouraged to dress up in their grooviest 60s/70s clothes.

Feelin Groovy features the musical team of Glen and Bethany Gaboury. For
more information, see www.feelingroovyhsv.com or www.facebook.com/feelingroovy.

Vega’s Zoom Class Teaches
Photo Composition Principles

Eli Vega has served as photo competition judge for several camera clubs in A selection of paintings and sculpture by Elizabeth Weber will be featured
Colorado, Texas, and Arkansas. He has also served as judge for two national photography during the August exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery to be held August 7-29. Weber’s
contests. One of the most common weaknesses among photographers, at all levels, is paintings employ a vibrant color palette with dramatic use of light and texture,
composition. while her sculptures use natural materials to create forms that seem to be crafted by
nature itself.
Join him in his ZOOM Composition class. The class will take about 1 hour, but
he has scheduled 1 and ½ hours for it so participants have time to ask questions. One series of her sculptures suggests home and safety, while balanced
on a bed of thorns. Her sculpture entitled Home, replicates a paper wasp nest but
You will learn about his 7 Composition principles. He spent an entire chapter on on a much larger scale (the sculpture is 5 feet wide). Other pieces are colorful
this topic in his book, Right Brain Photography – it’s that important. adaptations of wasp pupae on actual wasp nests which are nestled on found pieces
of wood. Elizabeth Weber’s paintings and sculptures have been included in many
Two dates from which to choose: notable exhibits.
Friday August 28 • 6:30pm – 8:00pm OR Saturday, August 29 • 10:00am –
11:30am. Course fee is $35 per participant; $25 if you invite someone to join you. The August exhibit will also include work by Michael Ashley, Kristin
Please contact him at [email protected] or call 720-251-1775 to register. DeGeorge, Robyn Horn, Tony Saladino, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, Emily Wood,
Visit his website at www.elivega.net. and others. The show will open with a reception on Friday, August 7 from 5-8
p.m. Due to COVID-19 precautions, no refreshments will be served during the
4 • The Springs • August 2020 opening. Attendees are asked to wear masks and to maintain the recommended
social distancing during the opening.

“I truly feel that I did not choose to be an artist. It is the thread that weaves
the fabric of my life. I dream in full color and sound, I hear the trees speak of their
memories in the form of song as they drop their leaves, and I recognize raw beauty
even when it’s not pretty...Without art, there is no deep breathing, no peace.” -
Elizabeth Weber

Owned by artist Dolores Justus, the gallery offers a wide range of original
art including sculpture, paintings, ceramics, photography, and more by recognized
artists. Opening receptions are held during Hot Springs Gallery Walk, 5-9 p.m. the
first Friday of every month. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed. - Sat. and by appointment.

The gallery is located at 827 A Central, in Hot Springs. For more
information, call 501-321-2335 or visit online at justusfineart.com.

Visit Artist’s Workshop’s
Virtual Gallery Tour

“The Sky Above” acrylic by June Lamoureux.

“Orange Love,” pieced watercolor by Jan Briggs.

Artists’ Workshop Gallery at 610A Central Avenue, in Hot Springs, is
excited to announce that June Lamoureux and Jan Briggs are the featured artists
for August.

Lamoureux is a long-time professional artist who moved to Hot Springs
Village from Connecticut in 2011. She has always loved art and is a popular local
artist with much of her work depicting scenes in and around Hot Springs. Her art
has also been commissioned by many companies and individuals and includes a
wide range of subjects. She works primarily in watercolor, acrylics and pen and ink,
and has won awards in each medium.

Lamoureux has taught drawing and painting for many years to both
children and adults. She is a member of Brush Strokes Art Club and Traditional Art
Guild. Her focus now is to continue the process of discovery in her art and to create
works of beauty and lasting interest.

Briggs, having married a Hot Springs native, has been a resident of the city
for over forty years. Enthusiasm and passion abound in in all her work. Working in
a variety of media, including pieced watercolor - a process she developed herself -
she enjoys highlighting her subjects in bright colors or in a diverse mode. Animals,
rural barns, churches and landscapes are but a few of her favorite subjects.

Drawing for as long as she can remember, Briggs has always enjoyed
many types of art. She attended Henderson State University, majoring in art, and
later finished her BFA degree in Studio Arts. She has won numerous awards and
taught her art in many different venues. She is active in several arts and community
organizations.

Featured miniature artists for August are Jan Briggs and Caren Garner.
The gallery continues to maintain limited hours due to Covid-19: Thursday
through Sunday, Noon to 5:00 p.m. They will not be participating in a live gallery
walk for the first Friday in August, but invite you to view their virtual tour, featuring
the works of all their artists, at Facebook: Artists Workshop Gallery.

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June Lamoureux and Ken Haley are featured at Whittington Gallery in a special
show of original art and digital re-workings.

“June By Ken” August Exhibit
at Whittington Gallery

The Whittington Studio and Gallery will present a unique collaborative
exhibit during the month of August 2020, featuring artist June Lamoureux and
artographer Ken Haley, both of Hot Springs Village.

The exhibit will involve creative digital re-workings by Ken Haley of
original paintings by June Lamoureux, and some of Ken’s images that are re-
purposed into paintings by June. Ken’s images will be displayed as giclée prints on
canvas alongside Lamoureux’s original artwork. The exhibit will be located in the
Lauren Knowles Annex in the rear of the gallery.

June Lamoureux is a member of the Whittington Gallery, the Artists’
Workshop Gallery, the Ouachita Artist Gallery in Mt. Ida, the Traditional Art Guild,
and Brushstrokes in Hot Springs Village.

Ken Haley is a member of the Whittington Gallery as well as the Ouachita
Artist Gallery in Mt. Ida, and has had his artography exhibited at the Landmark
Building in Hot Springs and the Woodlands Auditorium in Hot Springs Village.
Whittington Gallery is located at 307 Whittington Avenue. For more information
about the gallery and artists, visit Facebook: Whittington Gallery/Studios or call
501-607-0214.

Northwoods Full Moon
Bike Ride September 2

The Northwoods Full Moon Rides are
a don't miss event for our biking community and
everyone's invited! Come ride with the biking
community Monday, September 2! After each
ride, the stoke continues with a little grillin'
and tunes! Don’t miss out... our community is
growing and they want YOU to be a part of it!

The rides will be no drop beginner to
intermediate routes. The routes will depend on
the skill level of the participants.

Each ride will last for around an hour
on the trails. Riders will meet at the Waterworks
Trailhead, 300 Pineland Drive, at 6:00 and
begin the ride by 6:30.
All riders must have a mountain bike in working order, helmet,
front light, back-up light source, and water to hydrate. Come shred
with these passionate riders by the light of the moon!!!! (Insert howl)
Sponsored by: Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs, Visit Hot Springs, Superior
Bathhouse Brewery & Parkside Cycle
Who: All mountain bikers/All skill levels
What: Full Moon Rides
Where: Northwoods, Waterworks Trailhead
When: Meet @5:00 p.m., Ride @5:30 p.m.
How much: FREE
Why: Full moons are awesome and mountain bikes are too.
Mark your calendars for October. This year there will be a bonus full moon
in October which means even more chances to join in on the fun!!
*Contingent on weather, Follow Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs Trail
Conditions group for weather updates leading up to each event!

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Can Everybody Swim? GC Library Accesses

A Survival Story Hoopla and OverDrive Providing

of Katrina’s Superdome over 70,000 Items Digitally

By Erin Wood By Paul Kagebein
As hurricane season arrives in the Gulf Coast amidst a global pandemic, Libraries are much more than just the traditional, paper books readers know

we approach the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It is difficult to reflect and love. Patrons of the Garland County Library (GCL) also have free access to a wide
on Katrina’s devastation without remembering the horrors of the Superdome. variety of digital materials that can be accessed via several devices such as a phone,
tablet, or computer.
Taking readers on a journey through the maelstrom is the only known
memoir by a native New Orleanian about surviving the Superdome. The Katrina The two main databases for digital media are OverDrive and Hoopla. These two
15th Anniversary Edition of the IPPY-medal-winning Can Everybody Swim? A popular services have many differences in collections and functionality, but both are free
Survival Story of Katrina’s Superdome by Bruce S. Snow releases on August 4. to members of the Library. In a time of social distancing, the library will always be able
to offer books and other items in a digital format, regardless of directives that may limit
Snow’s new epilogue takes us along on his return to the Gentilly the physical library’s accessibility to the public.
neighborhood family home from which he and his “family of four and a half”
had once swum, the home purchased with the life savings of his Ecuadorian OverDrive offers eBooks, audiobooks, and
immigrant grandparents. magazines. With the recent expansion in the form of
joining the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium,
“The scene inside was worse than we’d imagined,” he writes. “Prior to over 70,000 items are available for reading or
this day, I had no idea mold could come in such a variety of colors: black, white, listening. A free app is available for most modern
red, green, blue, and yellow; it was like a box of Crayolas growing on every mobile devices.
surface and up the walls.”
Borrowing items is about as simple as
Outside, he says, “I walked on, through this post-Nagasaki world searching for the right library, entering a library
that somehow looked so familiar. Every chain-link fence had dead, rotting fish card number, and searching for a title or author.
wedged in the diamonds. Every lawn had the same yellowish-gray grass. Only Users can borrow up to 5 items at a time for 14
the leaves of tall, ancient live oak trees remained recognizably green.” days at time, with no monthly limit. Holds can be
placed on items that are not currently available.
Regarding the timing of the release, Snow says, “It is truly sad and Hoopla offers eBooks, audiobooks, comics,
yet also fitting that the 15th Anniversary Edition would be released into the movies, TV shows, and music. The selection is
current tumult. The entire country has gotten a glimpse of what that week in different from OverDrive. This service also has a free
New Orleans felt like.”  app available for most modern mobile devices. Users
must create their own account and password, which
Jed Horne, author of Breach of Faith, Hurricane Katrina and the Near they have access to via their library card and pin
Death of a Great American City, says Snow’s book “offsets misery with flashes number. Users can borrow up to 10 items per month.
of gallows humor and the glow of his gratitude for the men and women who No holds are necessary as all items are available at
bucked the herd and proved capable of tender mercies.” all times.
“Library patrons are always encouraged
Can Everybody Swim? is 6 x 9 trade paperback available for $17.95 at to suggest all types of materials for us to purchase,
etaliapress.com and through local and national booksellers. and that includes digital licenses for eBooks and
audiobooks that we can add to our OverDrive
A Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in collection,” says Circulation Supervisor Karen
Little Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (etaliapress.com). Wood is author Covey. A parent herself, Covey also adds that “we are
of Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives (April, 2019) and adding a lot of materials that will greatly benefit parents who have to home school their
editor of and a contributor to Scars: An Anthology (2015). children this year.” She also mentions the large number of mysteries added recently.
Suggestions/requests for our digital database can be submitted online or by phone.
Mid-America Now Has a The library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue. For more information about
online databases, curbside pickup, home delivery for those that live in or near Hot Springs
Hydration Station Village, and more, contact the library at 501-623-4161. Questions can also be sent to
[email protected]. Visit www.gclibrary.com for access to online catalog, accounts, and
e-materials.
Paul Kagebein is the Adult Services Programmer and movie aficionado at the
Garland County Library. 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: Garland County Library.

Mid-America Science Museum
has gone sustainable with a new water
hydration filling station and they have
already filled more than 1,000 bottles! 

By minimizing the number of
plastic bottles being used, Mid-America
Science Museum is helping reduce the
waste sent to area landfills and providing
a safe and healthy resource for employees
and guests looking to stay hydrated during
these hot summer months here in Arkansas. 

Bring your refillable bottle the
next time you visit Mid-America and do
your part to reduce the amount of plastic in
our environment! 

Find them on Facebook: Mid-
America Science Museum.

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Musician, Ryan Cassata, was a Silver Medal Winner at the 2020 Global Music Awards The Springs • August 2020 • 9
with his video “Daughter.”

Cassata Stars in Closing Film at
LA’s Outfest Film Festival

Ryan Cassata is an award-winning, 26-year-old singer-songwriter, activist,
and actor who has found a second home in Hot Springs. He has penned songs about
this small Southern city that he loves, such as “Hot Springs, Arkansas,” “Peaceful
Valley,” and “Back Down South.” His lyrics talk about falling in love and leaving Los
Angeles for a simpler life. 

Cassata also stars as Jalin, alongside trans legend Kate Bornstein in “Two
Eyes,” the closing film at the OUTFEST Film Festival, which takes place August
20-30, 2020. This LGBTQ+ festival will be accessed via www.outfestla2020.com
for one All-Access Pass, with new centerpiece films, premieres, and hand-curated
programs debuting daily.

The New York native first stumbled upon Hot Springs in October 2014
when the film about his teenage life, “Songs for Alexis,” was featured in the Hot
Springs Documentary Film Festival. This is where he met poet, Kai Coggin, the
current host of Wednesday Night Poetry, which has featured Cassata several times. 

Cassata then went on to spend short stints, and sometimes long stints,
relaxing and performing music in Hot Springs, playing at Kollective, Valley of the
Vapors Music Festival, and DeLuca’s. When he’s in town, the hum of his guitar can
be heard echoing from Nan Cameron’s house as she crafts wonderful New Orleans
style cooking. 

In February 2020, his song, “Daughter,” was named “Best Music Video”
for The Film Contest, and in March it was a Silver Medal Winner at the Global
Music Awards. Americana Highways named “The Witches Made Me Do It” the
Readers’ Favorite Top Ten Album of March 2020.

Ryan dreams of the next time he can visit Spa City and hopes that day will
come soon so he can reunite with his second family. 

For more information and to watch his videos, visit www.ryancassata.com.

Pullman Trail Now Open

The National Park Service, together with the City of Hot Springs and Visit
Hot Springs, announce the opening of the new Pullman Trail. This 0.65-mile trail
connects hikers and mountain bikers from downtown Hot Springs to the Northwoods
Trails through a section of Hot Springs National Park. Parking is available at the
trailhead, located at the end of Pullman Avenue.

“We are happy to work together with our partners in providing mountain
bike access in the park that connects to the world-class mountain bike trails at
Northwoods,” said Hot Springs National Park Superintendent Laura Miller.

Trail users should note that the Pullman Trail passes near a historic
homesite. Objects that may appear to be trash, such as bottles, tin cans, toys, and
even a car, are archeological artifacts. They are protected by federal law and should
be left in place. Mountain bikes are allowed only on Pullman Trail. Other trails
within Hot Springs National Park, including Sunset Trail which crosses Pullman
Trail, are closed to mountain bikes. Horses are not allowed on Pullman Trail.

“The Pullman Trail is the Northwoods Community Connection. Having
a world-class trail system just a few short miles from downtown is a major selling
point for our city. Making that trail system easily accessible to all will have an even
greater impact on our community. You can literally ride from your front porch,
AirBnB, or hotel room and be at the trails within minutes. It’s less than a mile from
my front door...and I’m stoked!!” said Northwoods Trails Coordinator Traci Berry.

For more information, visit www.nps.gov/HotSprings, on Facebook:
HotSpringsNPS, and and Instagram www.Instagram.com/HotSpringsNPS.

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Central Ave Snazzies, Inc. Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe MTN VALLEY WATER
Young, contemporary, funky boutique Candy & delectable delights.
Gangster Museum of America Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar The Bath Factory Guided tour exposes the underground Artwork by local & int’l artists
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Handcrafted soaps & indulgences for world of Central Avenue Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Kollective Coffee & Tea bath & body Historic District Antiques Magic & comedy for the whole family
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Blue Waters Fine Art Gallery
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Beef Jerky Outlet Blushed Beauty Boutique Petals, Purses, Etc. Sculpture, art, pottery, iron-work,
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Gifts, makeup & makeup services Exclusive handbags, women’s & wood, glass, outsider art
Southern Living! children’s clothing & gifts Justus Fine Art Gallery
Rings ‘n’ Things Arlington Hotel Toy Chest State & Pride Provisions Co. Features established & emerging
Fun fashion jewel Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Timeless & specialty toys, books, One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, artists
Freedom United Salon science kits, and more apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
HIghly trained staff. Progressive work. Hot Springs Mercantile Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Eco-friendly, organic, sustainable goods 600 Block Central Ave Trough Bar & Grill
HOTEL HALE Beer, wine, and spirits
Mamoos Paradice Cream It’s All About Rocks Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
The Villa Boutique Only Homemade ice cream in Rocks & unique merchandise Italian specialties for lunch and dinner 801 Spencer’s Corner
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Artists’ Workshop Gallery
and accessories EVILO Oils & Vinegars Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Brian G Wilson Photography
Colonial Candy Corner Love Zen Aromatherapy Lounge Portraits & weddings
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Convenience Store Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Shiatsu massage chairs, infused teas, Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Kringles in the Park beer & wine Cotton clothes & beddingn
Christmas, seasonal, collectible & gifts Plum Pretty Boutique Granny’s Kitchen All Things Arkansas Picante’s Mexican Grill
Faith & Flair Boutique Latest fashions for women of all ages Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Products made in AR & relating to AR Authentic Mexican dishes
Women’s boutique clothing US Post Office Brick House Grill
The Springs Hotel & Spa Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Journey through the Seven Magic Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Steinhaus Keller
Beverly’s Casual Shop/You-nique Hot Springs Visitor Center German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
Boutique Worlds of this museum Bathhouse Row Tourist information center Mirror Mirror Salon
Classy and fabulous boutique! 4D Adventure Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Mountain Valley Spring Company The amazing 4D simulation will leave STEINHAUS KELLER Gary Morris Interiors
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full you enthralled! Superior Bathhouse Brewery Unique décor, lamps and gifts
line of MV Water merchandise. Thermal springs brewery, restaurant 700 Block Central Ave Dapper & Debonaire
& special event venue Grooming goods for the modern male.
200 Block Central Ave Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Maxine’s Live Veteran owned
100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine Hotel Hale Live music, food, craft beer & drinks A Narrow Escape
Boutique hotel with two restaurants Hot Springs Trolley Tours Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Kilwins Trolley tours of Hot Springs area. Subway
Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Fordyce Bathhouse Special events. Submarine sandwich shop
Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood
Earthbound Trading Company Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine 1000 Block Central Ave
Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Quapaw Baths & Spa Copper Penny Pub
Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Will’s Cinnamon Shop
300 Block Central Ave spa services Vault 723 Homemade, totally from scratch
Timeless Vault Dining cinnamon rolls
The Buffalo Co. Ozark Bathhouse Downtowner Marketplace
Cultural center, open on weekends Vendors in one location with home DOWNTOWNER
High quality men’s clothing & accessories decor, boutiques and artisans
Buckstaff Baths Rocket Fizz 100 Block Exchange
Tombstone Old Time Photos Our only remaining traditional Largest selection of candy & soda
ever found in one store! Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Wild West, gangster portraits taken & thermal bathing facility American Art Gallery & Gifts Experience Deadhead-Brauhaus
Local, regional, national & int’l artists Culture. Gin Joint-Live Music
processed while you wait Lamar Bathhouse Jack Knife Barbershop
Thai-Me Spa Bathhouse Row Emporium All things barbering 2 HR Meters on Central Ave
Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
400Pampering massage, skin treatments, Block Central Ave Daily dinner & live theatre

nail & body services. 800 Block Central Ave

Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Lauray’s Jewelers The Humidor
Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Exquisite bridal, custom designs, & Cigar Lounge
revolutionary repairs
Buenos Aires bar experience! PA I D PARK I NG

Oxy-Zen Red Sunflower Boutique
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique

The Mountain’s Edge
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Arkansas’ largest retail knife store

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

National Park Aquarium Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly
tortoises, & lizards hellcats & pinup dolls

Rolando’s Restaurante Chez Julie’ Boutique
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Perfect blend of home, fashion &
GR8 Escapes Arkansas personal accessories
Escape room. Discover clues & solve
puzzles. Ages 12 & up Ginger’s Popcorn
Savory Pantry The best darn popcorn in the South!
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials
Pancake Shop All Things Natural
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature
owned & operated Hot Springs Hat Co.
3AM Gallery & Gifts
Art gallery & gift shop Hats for men and women National Park Duck Tours

Silver Coconut Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton
Collegiate, boutique baby items, &
high end home accents Unique & locally made/designed items. The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities

The Ohio Club Upscale women’s boutique/
Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas accessories, on-site handmade jewelry

Great food & live music Renee’s
Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor
The Avenue

Upscale restaurant and bar located in 500 Block Central Ave
The Waters Hotel

Bathhouse Row Winery The Waters Hotel Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms As seen on CUPCAKE WARS!

F REE PARK I NG 128 Exchange St Parking Deck

The“Real” World... Update on Real Estate in Hot Springs, Arkansas

August 2020 is a new time for all of us - the real estate Realtor to help you navigate your way through this exciting

market is changing also. Buyers are ready, with interest rates process.

being at their lowest - most under 3% (depending on credit). A little word of warning for Buyers - when your Realtor

If a home is priced right, and stays in “show ready” advises you of a new Listing - get ready to see it immediately

condition, it will sell. If you’re looking to buy right now, we - it may not be on the market for long. It has been a tough few

recommend you get pre-approved, then choose an experienced months, but we’ll all make it through, even stronger.

Kelly & Wayne WAYNE • 501-627-3331 • [email protected]
KELLY • 501-538-4370 • [email protected]
We Sell Lake, Land & Dreams!10 •TThhoemSparsinogns • August 2020

Master Gardeners - Saving a
Struggling Hanging Basket

Studio Tour artists Jim and Barbara Larkin, Fox Pass Pottery. Bringing your hanging basket back to life can be as simple as replanting it into a
larger vessel allowing its roots to spread out and absorb more nutrients.
Arts & The Park Festival
Sets New Dates for 2020 By Lin Johnson
When a well-cared for plant suddenly begins to lose its luster in mid-
Arts & The Park, the ten-day celebration of the arts held each spring in Hot
Springs, Arkansas has been rescheduled for September 25 - October 3 with outdoor and summer, the cause is almost always overgrown roots in an undersized container.
virtual offerings. Arts & The Park is hosted by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance as Once a plant’s roots have become wound tightly together, it is nearly impossible for
part of the organization’s mission to celebrate the arts and culture of the Hot Springs area. them to absorb water or nutrients.

Previous Arts & the Park festivals have included live performances, workshops, The first and best option to bring your hanging basket back to life is to
children's events, and exhibitions, however, due to coronavirus concerns, the 2020 events replant it into a larger vessel. Most commercial hanging baskets are sold with 10”
had to be reconsidered in order ensure the safety of presenters and attendees. Some of the to 12″ pots as their growing container. To make it through an entire growing season,
highlights of this year’s festival will include: baskets should be at minimum 14” to 16″ in size.

Art Moves Outdoor Art Exhibit - along Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail Select a new basket or container with at least 1/4 more growing space. This
Ten images of original art by Arkansas artists have been selected with the theme gives plenty of space for roots to expand out and bring in nutrients quickly. Next, fill
"Art Moves" depicting physical, natural, and social movement. The artwork will be the bottom of the basket with a high-quality potting soil. Before sitting the root ball
reproduced on 30"x40" metal sheets which will be installed along the trail that runs beside into the new basket, be sure to loosen the tightly wound roots. Gently break apart
Hot Springs Creek. An artist statement about the work will be adjacent to each piece. This the bottom of the roots, taking care to keep them intact to the root ball.
outdoor exhibit will encourage everyone to go outdoors to enjoy nature and art during the
festival and throughout the fall. The Art Moves exhibit is presented in partnership with Finish by filling the remainder of the pot with potting soil, and then
the City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails and City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee. giving the plant a good watering along with a dose of liquid fertilizer. This boost of
Chalk Walk: A Sidewalk Chalk Event  nutrients will help the plant to re-flourish quickly.
During this event, participants will be encouraged to create children's literature-
themed works of art using colored chalk in their own driveways or in local public paved What happens if you are trying to save a hanging basket that is simply
lots. Photos will be posted on the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance’s Facebook and too large to find a suitable basket or container? Once again, don’t throw that plant
Instagram pages. Participation is free and sidewalk chalk kits will be available at local arts away! Instead, replant it directly into your landscape for a huge splash of annual
organizations. Chalk Walk is presented in partnership with Walmart. color. Give the plant plenty of water and a dose of liquid fertilizer to jump-start its
Children's Book Giveaway growth, you will be amazed at how quickly the plant bounces back to life!
Hundreds of books and kits, for kids to make their own books, will be given to
area children free of charge in order to encourage a love of the art of literature. Several Advanced Garland County Master Gardener, Lin Johnson, volunteers with
pick up locations will be designated for children to receive their free book. The Children’s Garland County Master Gardeners of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext.
Book Giveaway is presented in partnership with the Hot Springs Community Foundation. Service. Master Gardeners pool skills and resources to improve home horticulture,
Virtual Studio Tours stimulate interest in plants and gardening, and encourage beautification. For more
In order to allow the public to visit artist studios, virtual tours of the creative information, call 501-623-6841 or email [email protected].
spaces of area artists will be hosted on the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance’s website.
Some of the artists are also planning to open their studios for on-site tours on Saturday, The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal
October 3. More details will be available in the coming weeks. The Studio Tours will be opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.
presented in partnership with Riser Ford and Riser Dodge.
Gallery Walk Arkansas State Parks:
Gallery Walk is held the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. in Hot Springs Making Memories Safely
area galleries and participating studio spaces. New exhibits, art events, and opportunities
to meet featured artists, continue to make Gallery Walk a must for visitors and residents By Kim Williams
alike. A special Arts & the Park Gallery Walk will provide virtual visits to the gallery For nearly nine decades, Arkansas State Parks (ASP) have been a
exhibits and features. 
Workshops and Demos destination for generations of residents and visitors alike. In the early days of the
Virtual workshops and demonstrations are in the process of being organized in health emergency, ASP realized that safety of its guests and staff needed to become
partnership with local artists and arts organizations using Zoom and other online platforms. paramount. Working closely with the Arkansas Department of Health and the
Presented by Arvest Bank, Arts & The Park and provides a great way to immerse Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a plan was developed to ensure the
yourself in the arts. To learn more, visit HotSpringsArts.org or call 501-545-6960. safety of guests and staff. Over the past few months, ASP shifted regular protocols
The Hot Springs Area Culture Alliance is a non-profit organization whose to ensure safety for all involved.
mission is to celebrate, advocate, and promote the arts in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Support
for Arts & The Park is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, a division of the Reservations at lodges, camper cabins, cabins, YURTs and Rent-A-RVs are
Department of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts. managed to allow 24-48 hours between guests, allowing thorough cleanings after
each use. Day-use areas are open with limited capacity and limited services. Social
distancing messaging is posted throughout the parks. Restaurants are open with
limited capacity and social distancing measures. Swimming beaches and pools are
at 50% capacity. All state park museums and visitor centers are open. Playgrounds
and enclosed pavilions are open with restrictions. Group lodging remains closed.
All visitors must wear cloth face-coverings inside any ASP building.

Why not explore some of the “off-the-beaten path” parks? Check out the
ASP passport program. There are many outdoor activities within the parks that lend
themselves to social distancing with numerous protocols in place to keep you safe. 

To learn more, visit arkansasstateparks.com/covid-19-update.

The Springs • August 2020 • 11

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Ouachita Ave The Courthouse Chapel Surfas Culinary District Hot Springs Documentary Film
Elopements, Weddings & Quality cookware & equipment Festival Office
Lender’s Title Company Photography
Largest independent title & HS DOC FILM FESTIVAL Taco Mama Restaurant Thrifty Nickel
escrow agency in AR & LA SixtyOne Celsius Open now! Classified ads newspaper
Full-service communication firm Anchor
Landmark Building Beverly’s Casual Shop HIgh-end body piercing studio 600 Block Ouachita Ave RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
JUST SWANKY Women’s boutique Just Swanky Consignment Boutique
Stroope Tire, Inc. Upscale resale shop Superior Senior Care
Tire dealer & repair shop In-home care services
400 Block Ouachita Ave
Century 21 Parker & Scroggins 3B’s Bar & Grill
Real estate agency Mariposa Design Dive bar, pool tables
Vintage decor, design
200 Block Ouachita Ave Splash Wine Bar M&M Travel Consultants Merritt Wholesale Distributors
Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Vacations & adventures Food service distributor

Lavish Boutique GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE 500 Block Ouachita Ave Best Motel Tourist Court 600 Block West Grand Ave
Boutique motor court & cafe
Big Axe Battleground
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique Axe throwing Garland County Election
Garland County Courthouse Commission
Starlite Club Government Offices Vote Here! Willis & Son Roofing
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables + Hamp Williams Building Roofing contractor
Event venue
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint 700Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Block West Grand Ave
Lunch & dinner; entertainment

KUHS 102.5 GC ELECTION COMMISSION Riley Art Glass Studio
Hot Springs Solar Powered Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Community Radio Colorado Grill
Southwest restaurant 800 Block West Grand Ave
Mountain Valley Armory
Mary Catherine Liscinski, LPC Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
300 Block Ouachita Ave LifeWalk Professional Counseling, LLC Women’s apparel & Tea Room
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Home Instead Senior Care
In-home care for Seniors The Parlour
Metaphysical shop

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Announces

New Virtual Platform for Upcoming Event

The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural

(HSDFF) announced today that for the first time in the identities through food sovereignty',” says HSDFF Director

history of the organization, the 2020 festival will be available of Programming, Jessie Fairbanks. “Featuring a fascinating

on a virtual screening platform. In addition, the festival will cast of individuals who seek new ways to honor their

continue to invest in the next generation of filmmakers by heritage, GATHER illustrates the power of food as a means

providing access to free Q&As, panels and workshops for of empowerment and connectivity. Both a deeply moving

aspiring filmmakers and enthusiasts. profile and a rich historical expedition, GATHER will delight

In the lead up to the 29th Annual event Oct 9-17th, and surprise you. We are so excited to share this story of

HSDFF will host a virtual pre-festival screening of the resilience and self-determination with our audience,” says

film GATHER (d. Sanjay Rawal) Thurs, August 20th at Fairbanks.

7:00PM Central. Following the screening will be a live panel Following the screening, HSDFF will host a

discussion. conversation with the filmmaker, cast members, and Janie

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has Hipp, the Former Director of the Indigenous Food and

upended communities around the world creating physical, Agriculture Initiative at the University of Arkansas.

economic, and emotional challenges, but despite these trying Tickets for the virtual screening of GATHER on

times HSDFF is committed to fulfilling its mission to bring Thurs, August 20th at 7:00PM Central are $10 and can be

the best of documentary film to Arkansas. purchased at www.hsdfi.org. The full festival program will be

In an effort to reach a wider audience and give announced in September 2020.

access to some of the best documentary films of our time, About the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

HSDFF will be offering a virtual platform for the films in the Hosted by America’s “First Resort Town” and

2020 lineup, providing a safe way for attendees to enjoy this held on the doorstep of a national park, the Hot Springs

dynamic programming from the comfort of their home. Documentary Film Festival is a culturally diverse and

“Like many festivals around the world we’ve had intergenerational event. The city’s colorful past as the 1930s

to adapt to this changing landscape. While the safety of playground of Al Capone lingers in the air amidst the majestic

our community is our top priority, we also see this as an GATHER to screen Thursday, August 20th 7:00PM turn of the century buildings that make up Bathhouse Row.

opportunity. Our virtual platform will make the festival Central on Doc Film Fest’s New Virtual Platform. In the 1950s, Hot Springs served as the boyhood home of

even more accessible to communities across the state, and President Bill Clinton.

will give both filmmakers and our partners a wider audience,” says HSDFF Executive Every October, this 9-day event takes over the town of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Director, Karina Nagin. “Our team is continuing to explore how we can host creative Film lovers from all over the country come to participate in our one-of-a-kind festival.

and safe in-person programming to bring our community together, such as drive-in With over 80 of the world’s best nonfiction films screening, HSDFF continues to

movies, and we’ll be making those announcements in the coming weeks.” bring the best in documentary film to Arkansas along with free educational panels and

GATHER follows a chef from White Mountain Apache Tribe (Arizona) workshops that provide unique opportunities for students and film lovers to grow in

opening an indigenous café as a nutritional recovery clinic; a young female scientist their craft and network with prominent figures in the documentary space.

from Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (South Dakota) conducting landmark studies on Now approaching its 29th year as the oldest all-documentary festival in North

bison; and a group of environmental activists from Yurok Tribe (Northern California) America and one of the longest running non-fiction festivals in the world, the Hot

trying to save their river. Springs Documentary Film Festival remains a prominent champion and protector of

“We are thrilled to present Sanjay Rawal's film, GATHER, in the lead up the documentary film genre.

to HSDFF 2020. This powerful film is about a 'growing movement amongst Native For additional information, please visit www.hsdfi.org.

12 • The Springs • August 2020

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

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 Park Avenue Hair 700 Block Park Ave Larkmartin Soaps
Precision cuts by appointment Bower Motel Handmade soaps and lotions
Tootsies Bailey’s Dairy Treat Uptown Barber Shop
Petsitting, DIY dog bath & unique One of three drive-ins in town Epic Cabinets & Design 1010 Liquor
dog gifts Emma Lee’s
Soul Food restaurant Countertops, cabinets & accessories Wine, beer & spirits

400 Block Park Ave Swan Song Spa The Arrangement Spa City Cycling Sales & Service RED LIGHT ROASTERY
Spa services and natural springs Florist Bike service & repair, parts & accessories

The Hot Springy Dingy water fed Jacuzzi bath Red Box Budget Inn/Relax Inn
Movie rentals
Unique gifts, fine jewelry from Block Park Ave Lynwood Motel
Arkansas Tower Motel
600around the world, costume rentals Short-Dodson House/ Tower Shell Gas Station
Motel, built in 1901
Red Beard’s Living Canvass Tat- Park Haven Community Garden Family Dollar Join the
toos & Piercing Community vegetable garden E-Z Mart “Light Uptown
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Coffeehouse 2 Blocks
Haven United Methodist Coffee Roaster Project”
HOT SPRINGY DINGY Thrift Store The Gold Inn For details,
Bargains galore Quaint Uptown motel 900 Block Park Ave stop in at
Hot Springy
Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court 800 Block Park Ave 910 Park Avenue Food Court Dingy or ask
An historic boutique motel where A beautiful neighborhood venue the Uptown
modern amenities and vintage David F. Watkins Memorial Park for gatherings and food events merchants.
-inspired design merge with Community Park under construction.
mid-century “roadside” motor Phase 1. Come watch it develop.
court cool.

Position Open for Festival
& Programming Coordinator

The Hot Springs Area Culture Alliance, (HSACA) a non-profit organization with the mission to celebrate, advocate, and promote the arts in Hot Springs, Arkansas,
is seeking a Festival and Programming Coordinator. This part-time contract position will be the key management leader for Arts & The Park, a ten-day celebration of the arts
held annually in the spring that showcases local and statewide artists and includes gallery walk, virtual studio tours, and community-partnered events.

The Festival and Programming Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the administration of Arts & The Park and other HSACA programming events
throughout the year. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach for Arts & The Park.

For more information or to submit a resume, please email [email protected].

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 3. Supervise and collaborate with committees and volunteers.
4. Planning and implementation of festival and programming budget.
1) Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization 5. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize
mission; to celebrate, advocate, and promote the Arts & Culture of Hot Springs, AR.
those relationships to strategically enhance HSACA’s Mission.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and attending 6. Engage in fundraising, corporate sponsorship attainment, grant writing, and
Board meetings and preparing festival and programming reports.
developing other revenues.
2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to 7. Oversee marketing (including but not limited to newspaper and magazine press
ensure the financial health of the festival and additional programming.
releases, social media marketing, and website) and other communications
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to efforts.
support festival and programming. 8. Oversee festival and programming committee meetings.
9. The ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Arts & The Park, to include 10. Other duties as assigned.
submission to the Board of a proposed festival and programming budget,
and coordinating with the organization Treasurer to produce monthly Professional Qualifications Needed
financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the
organization. • Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Nonprofit management or festival planning experience a plus.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating • Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and • Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors,
maintenance of the festival and programming in a positive financial
position. volunteers and the overall community.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with Board and volunteers.
3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with the Board to ensure the • A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving
mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.
financial results.
• Responsible for implementation of HSACA’s programs that carry out the • Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding
organization’s mission.
of the funding community.
• Responsible for the enhancement of HSACA’s image by being active and • Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and
visible in the community and by working closely with other professional,
civic, and private organizations. organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program
4) Organization Operations: Oversees and implements appropriate resources
to ensure that the operations of the organization are fulfilled efficiently and smoothly. development, and task facilitation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis,
Actual Job Responsibilities
decision making, and reporting.
1. Report to and work closely with the Executive Director and Board of • Strong written and oral communication skills.
Directors to enhance fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of • Strong public speaking ability.
HSACA. • Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.
 
2. Responsible for effective administration and coordination of Arts & The
Park operations.

The Springs • August 2020 • 13

Hello Dear Friends, A wise, unknown person once said, “Hope is the bird that senses the dawn and carefully
August arrived today, almost out starts to sing while it is still dark.”

of nowhere. Deep within the dog days of The Power of Hope
summer with the blazing heat so prevalent
here in Arizona, it is often easy to slip ...Hope the feeling that what is wanted can be had
into a sleepy stupor. Fresh lemonade and or that events will turn out for the best.
afternoon naps seem quite appropriate for
such a time! Perhaps even more so given all By Peggy Lindsey
we have experienced thus far in 2020. Yet, Life changed in a blink of an eye. Our daily routines rudely jolted as we
submerged below that sleepy surface something beckons.
We find ourselves in a time of great unknowing as so much has yet scrambled to understand the magnitude of alteration that was taking place. Although
to be settled. Contrary to sitting on the sidelines, however, our souls are busy at still wishing we could wake up from this bad dream, we have settled into a basic
work, inviting us to take action on those things near and dear to our hearts . . . our realization that nothing will return to the way things were. So, now what?
dreams! What are your fondest dreams? Do you hold yourself back from pursuing
them because you think they are not possible? This is the moment to give up every We find hope! As we acknowledge the health scares, the social unrest, the
single one of those doubts! Let them go . . . they do not serve you. Be open to all downturn of the economy, and all that we are struggling with on a personal level,
possibilities! it is easy to fall prey to gloom and doom. And although these obstacles may seem
The Angels are heartily affirming that we are at the point where we must unyielding, the voice within us shouts, “No, we will not succumb!” Motivated by
intentionally create the future in which we intend to live, and to give birth to the the vision of a better life for ourselves and our loved ones, we reach down deep for
slumbering dreams within us. You see, they are the life-light of each and every person that belief that there is a way out and a road to happier days.
on this planet. Allow yours to lead and guide you!
As I pondered what life might look like in the days, weeks, and months ahead, Hope! Such a simple word, yet many cling to it. And wrapped in this cloak
I acknowledged what has changed for me recently. I then found myself entertaining of optimism, we draw strength, gain peace, and allow our human spirit to soar.
what new prospects I can explore! Maybe these notions will require a little training A wise, unknown person once said, “Hope is the bird that senses the dawn and
and a boost in confidence, but the possibilities I see before me are exciting! carefully starts to sing while it is still dark.” Let us strive to find the determination
As Barbara Sher reminds us, “As soon as you begin to pursue a dream, and the willpower to choose to see a joyful outcome!
your life wakes up and everything has meaning.” Isn’t that what we are searching
for anyway? Every single one of your dreams exist for a purpose. Isn’t it time to see Yes, bad stuff happens in life, but when you hold hope in your heart, there
where they are trying to lead you? are always avenues to positive outcomes and pathways to dreams fulfilled!
I wish you deep peace as we continue this journey together!
Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a
The Lion's Gate: Receiving Empowerment Professional Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting
Every year the Lion’s Gate opens others on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to
live more joyfully and consciously. She created her business On Angels’
around July 26 and stays open until about Wings Healing and Coaching in 2012 and currently practices in Sedona,
August 12 with its peak on August 8, and Arizona. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.
it is a time of increased cosmic energy onangelswingshealing.com.
flowing between the physical and spiritual
realms. Honored for thousands of years, it is
known as a time of great energetic influx and
activation. 

This gateway is marked by the
alignment of the Earth with the star Sirius. This star is twice the size of the sun and
is 26 times brighter! Sirius is an important source of spiritual light and represents
abundance and fertility. When this alignment happens, there is an intense surge of
light which awakens DNA, activates the human energy field,  and transmits high
vibrational frequencies.

The Lion’s Gate opens a doorway for major shifts on all levels. We are always
creating the realities in our own lives, but when this Gateway is open, everything
moves faster and with intensified energy. 

This is the Lion’s time - the month when the Sun is in the sign of Leo, and is
the individualized expression of Divine Light. Leo rules the heart, provides us with a
sense of purpose, generosity, and passion for creating and expressing life. The Lion’s
Gateway energy is all about awakening our divine light and embodying that divinity
in our physical form. 

This Lion’s Gate invites us to accept and amplify our own personal power
and to use it more expansively. Our Solar Plexus Chakra, located three inches above
our navel, is the energy center representing our personal power. When balanced,
the Solar Plexus shows up as self-confidence and willpower.  It also correlates to
prosperity and the entire cycle of manifestation. 

So, take this incredible opportunity to fully step into alignment during the
Lion's Gate! If we are willing to cross its threshold, the Lion's Gate will open for us
true empowerment, allowing us to fulfill all the ways we are created to shine!

Information source: Sage Goddess

14 • The Springs • August 2020

Flavor 101: Savings in
Your own Refrigerator!

By Eve Victory

Enjoying Nature: Dog Walking With so many memes

going around about 2020, it is

Delights in The Spa City nearly impossible to feel positive

about anything some days. That has

By Diana Hampo prompted me to think about how I can

Walking your dog in Hot Springs, Arkansas do things differently in my own home

isn’t a chore. It’s a delight because we are in a beautiful simply to change the general malaise.

National Park! So, put your pooch on a leash, stuff a There are all sorts of ways

plastic bag in your pocket, and get ready to walk. to placate ourselves in this mess:

Four of my favorite walks with my dog, Aries, take up hobbies, organize our

are all within a few miles of each other. But each walk is closets, take online courses, etc.

absolutely unique. Another way though, will not only

• Aries and I love walking in Gulpha Gorge, especially spark our creativity, but will also

on a hot day, because we can booth cool off in the save us money. We all know things

lovely creek that rolls behind Hot Springs Mountain. are on a financial downturn, so why For tasty leftovers, pasta dishes are much like
not take the time to use your food soups in that you can combine just about
You can take the trail up to Goat Rock if you’ve got Spend quality time with more wisely? anything to make a hearty meal.
some time or just meander around the camp ground. your furry friends.
• Right across the street from Gulpha Gorge and I’m not talking about just

Mickey’s Bar-B-Q is Stone Bridge. The trail is relatively flat as you walk past stretching meatloaf with Quaker Oats, or using less sugar in your baking. I’m talking

the lovely stone dam and old water wheel. The pond is beautiful and calm, full about making the most of the food you have taken the time to prepare. Leftovers are other

of turtles and little fish. I always hear so many birds when we walk in this area. meals just waiting to happen.

Aries gets quite excited when there are geese on the pond. Stone Bridge is a When restaurants have leftover baked potatoes or meats or custards, they don’t

relatively short walk, just a half mile round trip. throw them away. They would be crazy to do that – that’s like setting your bank account

• Whittington Park is a beautiful and easy walk with lots of shade, thanks to the on fire. You wouldn’t just throw a whole pocket full of change in the trash, or put a wad

gorgeous magnolia trees that line the trail. Hot Springs Creek sparkles and of singles in the shredder, would you? Then don’t throw out your leftovers.

glistens right in the middle of Whittington Park and it’s wonderful taking in the So how do you use them up without making your family eat the same thing three

architectural diversity in the neighborhood. And you get to walk past Tiny Town days in a row? With a little bit of imagination, leftovers can be the pre-made ingredients

and the Alligator Farm! you can simply toss together and have a lovely meal in no time.

The Promenade, behind Bathhouse Row, is spectacular. The stone and tile Here are some “leftovers rules” that will help you get started.

work along the way are breath taking and you get to see downtown Hot Springs from Cook with having leftovers in mind.

a different vantage point. Make sure you take your camera because the Promenade is Your time is valuable. If you are going to make a recipe using a whole chicken,

the place to get the perfect “Hot Springs shot.” And it’s easy to imagine as you walk think about all the meals you can create after the fact with the leftover meat. Don’t forget

the Promenade how life was 100 years ago in the Spa City. to strip down that carcass too. You can do the same by making more than just a few

Please be considerate when you’re walking your fur baby. And pick up any chicken thighs at once. Make a dozen and strip off the meat with plans for future chicken

mess they make. And enjoy all the Hot Springs has to offer! We’re glad you’re here! salad sandwiches, chicken burritos, chicken pasta dishes.

Find them on Facebook: Gulpha Gorge, Whittington Park, Bathhouse Row, Tiny Store leftovers correctly and in a useful way.

Town, Alligator Farm. You’ve got all that stripped chicken so now what? Freeze it in portions. Use

New Salon Opens in Hot Springs ziplock bags or small containers and label them well. “2 cups {ingredient}/Date cooked”

Make a smorgasbord night

If you’ve got too many leftovers, make dinner a buffet kind of night. Use paper

The Hair Lounge is a new beauty salon plates, too, and give yourself a break!
that offers something for everyone. The doors are
opened under the management of Tina Broughton, Make freezer meals
a native to Hot Springs who has styled hair for
35 years. Along with her expertise, Tina has a There isn’t a single person who loves to cook who doesn’t ALWAYS want to
current staff of six personnel with a wide variety
of specialized talents to meet anyone’s needs in cook. Buy a few of those partitioned Tupperware containers and make freezer meals.
the realm of beauty.
Maddison Rose, hair stylist/makeup artist, specializes in flash colors, Portion it like you would on a plate and label the container as above. That way, if you’d
Balayage, Brazilian Blowouts and Hot Head Extensions. She also does Updos and
makeup for any type of special occasion. rather binge watch Downton Abbey instead of cook, you’re good to go.
Tony DeLeon has worked with MAC Cosmetics in Dallas and now works
with MAC, Armani and YSL. He combines his artistry with makeup along with his Think sauces, soups, salad, and pastas
vision for contemporary hair designs to successfully achieve his clients’expectations.
Lakyn Siegfried has been styling hair for 8 years and specializes in color Remember that your leftovers are really just ingredients to make other dishes. If
and in bridal/formal hair styles and makeup. She also works with updos for any type
of special occasions. you’ve got small amounts of leftover veggies from two or three nights, puree them with
Sarah Wiedeman has been a hair stylist for 40 years and her specialty lies
with cuts, colors and styles personalized for each client. With her vast experience as a little bit of cream and broth, or with some tomato puree or canned tomatoes, and now
a stylist, she has much to offer.
Adrianne Brooks is a Lash Extensionist, Makeup Artist and licensed you have sauce. Don’t forget about soups either. You can add just about anything to make
esthetician. She is also the owner behind Whiplash Beauty and Co. She has trained
in Hot Springs, Dallas and Los Angeles. lovely bowls of goodness. Make yourself what restaurants call entrée salads and toss in
The latest addition to this talented staff is Lauren Irwin. Lauren is a licensed
manicurist who not only does manicures, but also does pedicures and shellac nails. leftovers. And we all know pasta dishes are much like soups in that you can combine just
The Hair Lounge is opened Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm
and may be reached at 501-321-9719 for an appointment. It is located at 4832 about anything to make a hearty meal.
Central Avenue, Suite E. A mask is required to enter the salon for everyone’s safety.
Breakfast or appetizers for dinner

This is my personal favorite. Breakfast for dinner is just silly fun, and omelets

and frittatas lend themselves to utilizing all kinds of bits. Appetizers too can be made

easily from leftovers. Slice up that leftover baked potato and crisp it in the oven, top it

with some pork loin roast and slather on a quick seasoned mayo. Even stale bread can be

used – toast it up and make a quick topping to make bruschetta.

Aside from convenience, the best thing about leftovers is seeing your money be

put to good use. Get started today – poke around the web and find something tantalizing

for that leftover chicken breast. Happy saving!

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].

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Karen Watson Reeves has found another beautiful Arkansas location to
demonstrate to demonstrate Downward Facing Dog Pose.

Yoga: Benefits of
Downward Facing Dog

By Karen Watson Reeves
Downward Facing Dog is one of the most commonly recognized yoga

poses, one that even those who do not practice yoga are familiar with. Yet in the
over two years that I have been writing this column, I am just getting around to
speaking about it. I suppose it is like living in a national park and not visiting all
the historic sites.

The pose is frequently used in the series of postures known as Sun
Salutations. In that instance it is used as a transition from one pose to another.
However, when practiced as a pose worked into a sequence of longer held postures,
there are too many benefits to list in the space allotted. So here are some highlights
that should entice you to want to get into the pose and learn more about how it
affects your body!

Downward Facing Dog is an inversion that is more accessible for those
who are not ready for headstands and handstands. Inversions are important, as they
bring more blood flow to the brain, release tension in the neck, and unload the spine
which stays compacted through the day with standing and sitting. The circulatory
system is boosted in inversions, so toxins from the body are flushed out, immune
systems are stronger, and blood pressure is better regulated. Plus, it is just good to
change one’s perspective, seeing things from upside down!

Postures like Down Dog are great for building upper body strength, as
weight is placed on the wrists, arms, and shoulders. Stronger bones are a result,
thus preventing, or helping to manage, osteoporosis. And as the upper body is being
strengthened, the lower body is being stretched! Actually, the entire back side of the
body is being stretched, including the hamstrings, calves, ankles, arches, as well as
the spine, shoulders, wrists and hands. Down Dog is posture that does the double
duty of strengthening and stretching.

Abdominals are strengthened and toned, as the practitioner holds the
posture. The core region is actively engaged, and when these muscles are enhanced,
so is better posture. Low back pain or injury is lessened as a result of a strong core.

Downward Facing Dog is an overall energizing pose, and it makes you
quite body aware. As you engage through the core and draw up though the quads
and reach up and back with the hips and down toward the earth with the heels, the
mind has very little space to think or fret or worry. So, what are you waiting for . .
. get DOWN, dog!

Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. She
became a registered yoga teacher and a registered children’s yoga teacher in 2011.
She has taught children and family yoga in many settings, and would welcome an
opportunity to help your family stay physically active during this time of quarantine.
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. www.TheYogaPlaceHS.com.

16 • The Springs • August 2020

Clearing the Perpetual

Cloud of Stress

By Alison Crane
For the last five months we have had to deal with the effects of COVID-19.

For many this has created a feeling of perpetual stress. We have faced shortages of
needed foods and household items, loss of jobs, rising costs and even fear of what
might happen if we or someone we love becomes ill. For many this has created an
overriding feeling of stress.

Chronic stress can cause health issues, lack of patience or tolerance, sleep
deprivation and depression, all of which create a cycle of constant tension. The
stress in our lives comes from a variety of temporary and constant sources.

Because the stress created by world-wide pandemic is not going to go
away any time soon, making time for selfcare is critical to our well-being. The
saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” has an implied action that we need to
be constantly filling our cup.

Burnout is described as the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or
motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration. When the point of
burnout is reached, it is hard to regulate emotions like sadness, anger or guilt. This can
lead to panic attacks, anger outbursts or even substance abuse. A state of burnout also
lowers our ability to be attuned to others who need our help and attention.

Bicycling: Add It to Your
Pandemic To-Do List
By Diana Hampo

Selfcare is all about what serves as a source or cause of delight. It could be a Life during a pandemic is
massage, reading a book, a day at the lake, or whatever brings joy to your life.
hard and can get boring. But not in Hot
Selfcare helps us to prevent burnout and refill our cup which can then be
poured into those around us. Sometimes self-maintenance is mistaken for selfcare. Springs. Recently I rallied the troops,
Self-maintenance addresses what our body needs to function properly and is an
important factor in our physical and emotional wellbeing. The activities we choose my husband, our 17-year-old son and a
to do as selfcare have one important focus, that can be summed up in a word – Joy.
Selfcare is all about what serves as a source or cause of delight. friend, who is staying with us right now.

Take a moment to think about what brings you joy. Write them all down We went down to the Hot
and then ask yourself how you can incorporate more of these activities into your
life. Now, write down a plan on how you will incorporate one of these activities into Springs Bicycle Touring Company on
your schedule this week to bring you joy.
Broadway, across from the Farmer's
Me, I like to bake bread. The bread making process not only serves as
therapy to me, it brings happiness to my family when they come home and smell Market. They rent bikes for just
the bread baking.
ten bucks an hour! You can explore
If you would like more ways to incorporate selfcare into your daily routine,
visit my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GarlandExtensionHomeLife/. downtown by bike or maybe check out
In the Notes section you will find resources for ways to clear the cloud of stress and
find out the benefits selfcare brings. Email [email protected] for more information. the beautiful Hot Springs Greenway. Pack up the family and choose one of Hot Springs’
The Greenway starts right across the many beautiful trails for a day adventure.
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Garland street from the bike shop. It’s an easy
County Extension Service. The University of Arkansas System Division of
Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons ride with wonderful sculptures along the way and no traffic to contend with.
without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national
origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or Most of the Greenway runs next to Hot Springs Creek which is lovely. Good
any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.  news there are lots of benches and big rocks along the way, so it’s easy to take a break.

The Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Company has bikes for everyone - kids,

beginners and experts. I rode a lovely ole gal named Elizabeth, from the 60's. She had

three gears, a bell and a basket! I felt a little like Mary Poppins.

There are fancy bikes too, if that's what you’re into. There's even an e-bike. If

you get tired of peddling just push a button and you keep on going.

Soon, owner Courier Coleman, explained, they will be adding Mountain Bikes

for those ready to hit some of Hot Springs awesome trails.

A one-hour ride was perfect. But there’s also a Spring Water Tasting Tour. You

get to peddle downtown with a tour guide and taste water from a number of the wonderful

springs. I think that’s on the agenda for next weekend.

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Visit Hot Springs Begins Planning Now for Huge Influx of Visitors
Likely to Flood City for Total Eclipse of the Sun in April 2024

Visit Hot Springs (VHS) has begun planning for the possibility — even the options and surrounding attractions, is the perfect place to see this once-in-a-lifetime
likelihood — that a million people will flood into the city on April 8, 2024, to see the natural phenomenon.”
total eclipse of the sun.
Solleder said VHS, with creative work by Marisa Rodgers, the agency’s
“Things may look a bit gloomy for tourism right now, given the effects of digital media manager, has created a “micro-website” that has a countdown clock and
the global COVID-19 pandemic on our city, but Visit Hot Springs is already planning links that can be used to connect with VHS to locate lodging and other information
for the future, which is so bright you gotta wear shades!” said Bill Solleder, VHS to begin planning for a trip to the city for the eclipse. The micro-website is at Total
marketing director who is leading the planning for the 2024 total solar eclipse. “Hot Eclipse Arkansas.com.
Springs is dead center in the path of totality, which is the narrow strip of the country in
which the sun will be totally dark.” Solleder was quick to realize the potential visitor bonanza for Hot Springs.
Immediately after the 2017 event, he posted a “Save The Date” social media campaign
“In 2017, the last solar eclipse visible from North America, Casper, Wyoming on the Internet pointing out that Hot Springs will be in the path of totality for the 2024
— yes, Casper, Wyoming — saw a million people flood into their little town because eclipse and urging people to consider coming to the city to view the upcoming event.
Casper was in the path of totality,” Solleder said. “They were completely unprepared
to accommodate an influx of that size. Solleder gave a presentation on the eclipse and its potential bonanza for
tourism at the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism in March of this year.
“We want to start planning now for Hot Springs National Park to be ready for He was joined in the presentation by NASA scientist Alex Young to show the tourism
a flood of people who come from all over the world to see the sun disappear completely industry about the experience Casper, Wyoming, had during the previous eclipse when
in the Earth’s shadow during the eclipse. they were in the path of totality.

“We want to begin now to help potential visitors book a campsite or choose “They were unexpectedly overrun with tourists who came to watch the rare
from numerous hotels and rentals and plan their visit to Hot Springs at the perfect time occurrence,” Solleder and Young pointed out. “The same will happen for Hot Springs.
to see totality happen. We at Visit Hot Springs are working way ahead of time to prepare hotels, restaurants
and infrastructure for the date.”
“We’re three years and eight months out right now, but this gives us time to
let people know that Hot Springs, with our amazing supply of accommodations, dining For more information, call Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027.

The path of the April 8, 2024
solar eclipse is depicted on
this map, with the Hot Springs

area circled.

The United States gets two back-to-back solar
eclipses on October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024!

The annular solar eclipse of 2023 crosses the US
from Oregon to Texas.

The total solar eclipse of 2024 sweeps North
America from Mazatlan to Texas, the Midwest and New
England, to the Canadian Maritimes.

The annular solar eclipse In case you’re into planning,
October 14, 2023 this map shows the total solar eclipses
over North America in the 21st century.
The path of annularity across the United States. This map available in two sizes
www.GreatAmericanEclipse.com/Future
at GreatAmericanEclipse.com/maps-and-posters/2023map.

18 • The SprFinogrsm•aApusgoufste2cl0i2p0ses from 1651 to 2150, visit the gallery at http://eclipse-maps.com/Eclipse-Maps/Gallery/Gallery.html.