July 2022

About the Cover...

Dinos on the Loose at
Mid-America Science Museum

Our on-the-spot reporter
heard a rumor that this gal (guy?)
might be lurking in the wilds at Mid-
America Science Museum, along with
some of her/his buddies!

Upon inspection, our
reporter heard much roaring and
stomping and caught a glimpse of
this humongous creature …

EEEEEK!!! Parents! Find
safe harbor for your children! Our
reporter got a photo but we haven’t
seen nor heard from her since she
emailed her story to us. We’ll be
heading to the museum to conduct
a search and hope you’ll come out
to help!

On a side note, thanks to Mid-America Science Museum
for bringing this animatronic exhibit to our favorite science museum. Have fun
visiting this one and her/his pals this summer. Better get out there quickly. These
Dinos will be migrating out of here once they hear their breakfast (our kiddos) are
back in school. Read more about the exhibit on page 11 of this issue of The Springs
Magazine.

Thanks, as always, to Richard Stephens for pulling together a great cover
for our July issue. Happy Summer, everyone! JM

Please share our online issues of The Springs at www.thespringsmagazine.com.

The Springs Magazine • July 2022 • 2

Library IT Coordinator, Tony Webb, and a very excited patron
take on the braille chess board.

What the Library Can

Do for You: Part 4

By Erin Baber
Welcome to the fourth installment of “What the Library Can Do For You.”

I promised that I would gush about library programming and explain why our
programs are great. So, gush I shall.

I’m going to start with the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) because
it happens to be going on right now. The SRP runs from May 15 to July 31 and is for
all ages. The theme this year is “Oceans of Possibilities,” which has turned out to
be a staff favorite. Learn how the SRP works and enter to win at gclibrary.com/srp.

The Summer Reading Program is only 10 weeks of the 52 in the year.
While the other 42 weeks of the year aren’t quite as intense as the SRP, we still
offer quality programs for kids, teens, and adults throughout the entire year. The
pandemic forced us to reconsider how we plan and implement programs, which has
led to more variety in how we present them.

We’ve also expanded the variety of the content of our programs. I’d list
some of our events in bullet points but there’s so much. How about commas?

Book clubs for all ages and multiple interests, Bingo for Books, Author
Talks, Master Gardeners livestreams, Drop-In Crafts, STEAM programs for kids
and teens, crafting classes, Chess Clubs, Stories at the Park, cooking classes, Board
Game Clubs, video game events for kids and teens, paint-along classes, HSFD
visit, Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns, Gallery Walk Talks, Perceptions of Color
livestreams, and so much more.

Visit gclibrary.com, click the calendar tab, and prepare to be surprised
at the variety of FREE events offered by your library. Have library questions or
comments? I’d love to hear ‘em. Email me at [email protected].

Erin Baber is Public Relations Coordinator at the Garland County Library.

Summer Concerts at Adair Park

The City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Department will host the Adair Park
Concert Series at Kenneth Adair Memorial Park, 358 Central Avenue, on Fridays
and Saturdays through October 29. Concert times will be 6 – 9 PM on Fridays, 11
AM – 9 PM on Saturdays. Attendees will be able to enjoy performances from many
genres of music. Every Friday morning, a listing of performers will be posted on
the Parks & Trails website (www.cityhs.net/parks) and Facebook (www.facebook.
com/HotSpringsParksTrails).

Interested artists are encouraged to fill out the Adair Park Concert Series
application at www.cityhs.net/adairconcert.

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An exciting line-up of talent is planned for Casino Night at the Vapors Live,
the Light Uptown Fun’draiser.

Let Your Light Shine!
It’s a Park Avenue
Fun’draiser

Attention all you Bootleggers, Flappers, Raccoon Coat wearers, and
Ragtime Fans! Join us as we journey back in time to an era of prosperity, indulgence,
and carefree living at the Vapors Live nightclub.

Sunday, July 24, 2022 - or is it 1922 ???- the public is invited to share
a night of Hot Springs' Headliners every bit as talented as those whose names
appeared on the marquee at the Vapors in the early days. Enjoy live music, a silent
auction featuring jewelry, art, nights on the town, and more!

Just like the Vapors in its heyday, the casino will be open if you're feeling
lucky, and an assortment of libations will be available at the cash bar. But BEWARE,
the "Fashion Fuzz" will be on duty slyly judging your preferred Roaring 20’s attire
(Zoot Suit anyone?) and deciding who takes home the prize for the best costume.
Or, just come as you are, and enjoy the food, fantasy, and fun.

All proceeds from this night of revelry will go toward adding to the
beautiful Central Park-style street lights that can be seen lining portions of Uptown
Park Avenue.

“We have worked hard to install rain gardens, crosswalks, ADA accessible
playground and renovated sidewalks, David F. Watkins Family Park, and so much
more,” stated Hannah Mills, chair of the LightUptown Committee. “But we
aren't finished yet and your participation can move us even further along the path
of returning Uptown Park Avenue to the beautiful neighborhood of its past and
ensuring a future that's even better.”

YOU can see YOUR name in lights, too. A $500 donation or more will put
your name, or your business's name, on a plaque on one of the lights, and a $5000
donation places your name on your very own light.

Doors open at 5:30 PM. The show begins at 6:30 PM. VIP seating: $75.
General admission tickets: $50. For tickets visit www.eventbrite.com/o/paca-hot-
springs-47080813773, or for more information, call Hannah at 501-282-1872.

The Springs Magazine • July 2022 • 4

Redeem Summer Reading
Hours for Prizes

By Erin Wood
If you have a kiddo, you won’t want to miss the countless free summer

entertainment options at the Garland County Library! From Take-and-Make Crafts
like Jellyfish Windsocks to Family Read-Alongs, LEGO Fun, Tinker Time with
Mid-America Science Museum, and Gaming opportunities, there is something to
fit any and every interest and age group from babies and tots to teens.

And . . . there’s a contest! The GC Library’s Summer Reading Program
extends May 15-July 31. Guided by the theme “Oceans of Possibilities,” groups
are divided into kids ages 12 and under, teens ages 13-18, and adults 19 and up.
Depending on age group, being read to, reading, and listening to audiobooks
counts toward total reading hours that can be redeemed for prizes.

While you visit the library, you can check out books, of course, but
don’t forget that you can also get music CDs and age-appropriate movies, or do
research on internet-connected computers. Want to access resources from home?
You’ll find links to kid’s media like the TumbleBook Library (which includes
hundreds of books to read online), Coolmath, and PBS Kids programming, just
to name a few. For more details, visit gclibrary.com/services/kids.html.

Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in Little
Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (www.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).

Artists In Residence Announced

at HS National Park
Hot Springs National Park

has selected four artists to participate

in the 2022 Artist-in-Residence

(AIR) program. Since the program’s

inception in 2004, the park has hosted

63 different artists, poets, dancers,

musicians, ceramicists, weavers,

quilters, photographers, and writers

from across the nation.

An Artist in Residence at HS National Park As part of the program, each
works on a bathhouse painting. artist will complete a 2-week residency
at the park, in which they will utilize

the natural and cultural resources to inform and inspire their artwork. On the second

Thursday of each artist’s residency, an artist reception will be open to the public,

from 5-7PM at the Ozark Bathhouse. At the conclusion of their residency, each

artist will donate one piece of art to the park.

Jun. 13-27 – Stacie Sanchez: Showcase Jun. 23

Aug. 15-29 – John Blasé: Showcase Aug. 25

Sep. 4-18 – Jan Briggs: Showcase Sept. 15

Oct. 2-16 – Lin Snow: Showcase Oct. 13

There will be one additional public reception for 2021Artists-In-Residence,

Jeri Hillis, on Fri., Aug. 5. Ms. Hillis has been a member of the Hot Springs arts

community for nearly 20 years and will be showcasing the ceramics and effigy pots

she made during her time with the park. For more information, call 501-620-6702

or email at [email protected] or [email protected].

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The Arts Community Networking meeting is free to attend and
open to any member of Hot Springs’ creative economy.

Arts Community Networking
Meeting Set for July 11

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is reinstating in-person
quarterly networking meetings for the first time since the Covid-19 shutdown. The
meetings, which offer the arts community an opportunity to gather, network, and
discuss upcoming events or opportunities, will recommence at The Warehouse at
301 Broadway St. on Monday, July 11 from 5:30-7:30 PM.

The quarterly networking meeting will take place shortly before the 33rd
anniversary of Hot Springs’ Gallery Walk and will offer local artists, gallery owners,
and community members an opportunity to discuss and prepare for the anniversary
celebration; as well as discuss any additional upcoming art-based opportunities and
experiences.

In addition, HSACA will use the meeting to announce the theme for the
2023 Arts & The Park festival and seek artist and community participation for
festival programming.  The meeting is free to attend and open to any member of Hot
Springs’ creative economy. The meeting space is being donated by Gefer Simms,
owner of The Warehouse and Esther’s Gallery and Gifts. Attendees can expect to
enjoy light refreshments. 

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance is a registered non-profit whose
mission is to celebrate, advocate, and promote the arts in and around Hot Springs.
For more information about HSACA visit www.hotspringsarts.org or email
[email protected]. 

Emergent Arts to Host
“Twisted Mythic”

Emergent Arts will introduce the limited western
art series “Twisted Mythic” at Gallery Walk, Friday, July 1.
Amelia Houser and local artist Michael Arnold present a series
of four fantasy desert-influenced creatures: the legendary
Jackalope; the gnarly Javelina-Raven; the stealth Squirrel Cat;
and the thorny Barrel Cactus Owl Bear. Arnold was inspired to
create these unique creatures following a month in the Sonoran
Desert as an artist-in-residence.

This “Twisted Mythic” Series of fantastic critters
evolved as a creative collaboration between Houser and Arnold
after he gifted her with a jackalope sketch. From that, visionary wheels started
turning and they conjured more fantasy creatures - a take on how the jackalope
came to be, and speculations on how others may have evolved. The javelina-raven
virtually popped onto the paper, and following a trip to the high country, a bobcat-
squirrel materialized. The Barrel Cactus Owl Bear emerged from late-night campfire
conversation, completing the series.
Houser currently shares her home between Arizona and Arkansas. Arnold,
originally from California, resides in Arkansas and is known for his graphic design
work for Mountain Valley Water. The limited series will be available in signed
prints, stickers, buttons, and silkscreens (bring your own T-shirt). Join in the fun and
fantasy at Emergent Arts, 341-A Whittington Ave., Friday, July 1, 5:00 - 9:00 pm.

The Springs Magazine • July 2022 • 6

JULY ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #395

Friday • JUL 1 • 5-9 PM • Visit HotSpringsArts.org for art news
Hot Time - Summer in the City!!! And, PHEW! This sweltering
HEAT doesn’t stop our loyal art patrons from hitting the blistering
pavement for a good time downtown! Come “meet and greet” artists,
enjoy entertainment, refreshments, a huge selection of paintings,
sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and much more! As we close out Gallery
Walk’s 32nd year, preparations are underway for lots of celebrating our
33rd anniversary in August! Mark your calendars to attend! Look for our Downtown,
Uptown, and Sidetown Street Guides (in this issue) as handy guides to our lovely
historic town. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Arkansas summer!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring new works by Jimmy Leach, Margaret Kipp, and Carole
Beam. Also,  Valerie Hanks-Goetz horsetail pottery and pine needle
baskets. Discover the beauty of Southwest jewelry. Learn about its
designs and various stones from jewelry artist Ernie Bolieu. Gourds
by Rick Carter.  Amber Anderson’s wood scroll & acrylic work. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY • OPEN FOR GALLERY WALK!
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Joanne Kunath and Pati Trippel are Featured Artists. Trippel is
accomplished in watercolor, collage, acrylic, and many other
mediums. Kunath has been creating paintings in acrylic, using air
and pour techniques, and in alcohol ink. Miniature Art Featured
Artists are Linda Shearer and Jennifer Wheeler Peterson. Charlie Mink will entertain
visitors with tunes on his dulcimer during Gallery Walk. Mon & Wed-Sat: 10 AM-5
PM Sun: 12 PM-5 PM. Gallery Walk, 5 PM-9 PM.

DRYDEN ART POTTERY STUDIO/GALLERY
341 Whittington • 501-623-4201 • DrydenPottery.com
The 3rd generation owner features in-house formulated glazes and
custom blended clay combined to create a finished quality that is
easily recognizable as “Dryden.” Mon-Sat, 10 AM-3 PM.

EMERGENT ARTS
341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org
One night only! Friday, July 1, 5 to 8 PM. “Twisted Mythic.” Art
series of fantasy critters from a creative collaboration by local artists
Michael Arnold and Amelia Houser. Circle Gallery will be closed the
rest of July for summer classes.

ESTHER’S GALLERY & GIFTS
305 East Broadway • 501-762-9386 • esthersgalleryhs.com
Come see our newest gallery - an elegantly urban and ever-changing
2000 sq. ft. art gallery. If you’re interested in showing at the gallery,
please call. Tue-Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM. Or by Appointment.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
July’s focus is on “Art and Story” featuring work by Randall Good,
Gary Simmons, Jeri Hillis, Rebecca Thompson, and others. The
second of the gallery’s “Tea Talks” will be held on Sat., July 2 from
10-11 AM. Randall Good will present a short talk on “A Fertile
Partnership: Story and Art” with Gary Simmons and Jeri Hillis also discussing the
role that story plays in their own work. 10 AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, and by appointment.

THE WAREHOUSE
301 East Broadway • 501-538-0399 • PamsPartyRentals.com
Visit the Pop-up gallery during Gallery Walk from 6-9 PM, featuring
live music, local artists, diverse exhibits, fantastic finger food, and
beverages.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Open for Gallery Walk 4-9 PM. Stop by and see all the artists’ work!
Shirley Tipton is hosting a class, “Drawing Techniques in a Vanitas
Still Life,” on Sat., July 16, 10 AM-4 PM. $50 per attendee. Supplies
will be provided. Thur – Sun 10 AM-4 PM. Closed Mon-Wed.

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. 800MacKenzie’s Extraordinary Gift Shoppe Block Central Ave
Young, contemporary, funky boutique
Unique boutique gifts & plush animals

Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Beef Jerky Outlet Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe Joanna A. Boutique
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Candy & delectable delights. Women’s fashions & accessories

Kollective Coffee & Tea Arlington Hotel Gangster Museum of America The Humidor
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Guided tour of the HS gangster world Cigar Lounge

The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) It’s All About Rocks Historic District Antiques Capone’s Loft
Rocks & unique merchandise Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Vacation Rental
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Mamoo’s Paradice Cream Petals, Purses, Etc. Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Only Homemade ice cream in EVILO Oils & Vinegars Exclusive handbags, women’s & Artwork by local & int’l artists
Southern Living! Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily children’s clothing & gifts Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic

Fat Bottom Girls Pupcake Shoppe Granny’s Kitchen
Pet-friendly cupcakes & pet supplies Uptown Market & Spirits
Mini-market essentials from Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Magic & comedy for the whole family
State & Pride Provisions Co.
HOTEL HALE sunscreen to spirits Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Justus Fine Art Gallery
Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Established & emerging artists
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum
Journey through the Seven Magic
Worlds of this museum Villainess Soaps Diablos Tacos and Mescal Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana

Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Authentic NY brick oven pizza

B R4D Adventure 600 Block Central Ave Trough Bar & Grill
Beer, wine, and spirits
The amazing 4D simulation will leave
you enthralled! athhouse ow

Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic 801 Spencer’s Corner
Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Family internal medical clinic
& special event venue
Artists’ Workshop Gallery Rebecca Peterman Photography
Earthbound Trading Company Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Portraits photography
Hotel Hale
Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Boutique hotel with two restaurants
All Things Arkansas Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Products made in AR & relating to AR Cotton clothes & bedding
Dapper and Debonaire 300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse
Men’s grooming goods Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum JubiTea Hot Springs Picante’s Mexican Grill
Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies Authentic Mexican dishes
Rings ‘n’ Things The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa
Fun fashion jewelry Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious
Freedom United Salon High quality men’s clothing & accessories spa services US Post Office Brick House Grill
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. Beverly’s Casual Shop Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
The Villa Boutique Tombstone Old Time Photos Ozark Bathhouse Women’s boutique Steinhaus Keller
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Cultural center, open on weekends DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
and accessories Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Mirror Mirror Salon
Colonial Candy Corner processed while you wait Buckstaff Baths Hot Springs Visitor Center Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Our only remaining traditional Tourist information center
Kringles in the Park Thai-Me Spa Gary Morris Interiors
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts STEINHAUS KELLER Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Faith & Flair Boutique Pampering massage, skin treatments, thermal bathing facility A Narrow Escape
Women’s boutique clothing nail & body services. Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
The Springs Hotel & Spa Lamar Bathhouse
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Bathhouse Row Emporium
Mountain Valley Spring Company Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full
line of MV Water merchandise. Argentinian delicacies, ultimate 400 Block Central Ave
Buenos Aires bar experience!
200 Block Central Ave
Oxy-Zen Lauray’s Jewelers Subway
National Park Aquarium Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Bridal, custom designs, & repairs Submarine sandwich shop
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs,
tortoises, & lizards Red Sunflower Boutique Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor
Rolando’s Restaurante BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique The Gaines’ Candy Bar
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Candy including organic & homemade
Savory Pantry BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream 900 Block Central Ave
Pancake Shop
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary 700 Block Central Ave Cafe Kahlo
owned & operated Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly Mexican Breakfast & brunch
3AM Gallery & Gifts hellcats & pinup dolls Maxine’s Live
Art gallery & gift shop Live music, food, craft beer & drinks 1000 Block Central Ave
Silver Coconut JoJo and Jess Hot Springs Trolley Tours
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Perfect blend of home, fashion & Trolley tours. Special events.
high-end home accents personal accessories
Bathhouse Row Winery
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Ginger’s Popcorn The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Destiny’s Bake Shop
Hot Springs Hemp Company The best darn popcorn in the South! Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Breakfast, lunch, desserts, cakes
Hemp oils and accessories
Hot Springs Hat Co. All Things Natural Copper Penny Pub Central Theatre
Hats for men and women Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Event Space

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts National Park Duck Tours Vault 723 DOWNTOWNER
Unique & locally made/designed items. Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton Timeless Vault Dining

The Ohio Club The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Downtowner Marketplace
Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Upscale women’s boutique/ Vendors in one location with home
accessories, on-site handmade jewelry decor, boutiques and artisans
Great food & live music
American Art Gallery & Gifts
The Avenue Renee’s Local, regional, national & int’l artists

Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor

The Waters Hotel Hot Springs Haunted Tours JUSTUS ART GALLERY
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs
Jack Knife Barbershop 100 Block Exchange
Gallery Central 500 Block Central Ave All things barbering
Gifts, clothing, & Art Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint
Toy Chest As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! Daily dinner & live theatre
Specialty toys, books, science kits, etc.

F REE PARK I NG 128 Exchange St Parking Deck PA I D PARK I NG 2 HR Meters on Central Ave

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Registration Begins July 4 for
AR High Country Bike Race

Registration begins July 4

for the 2022 edition of the challenging

1,000-mile Arkansas High Country

Race (ARHC) that takes bicycle

competitors on a loop that encompasses

much of the toughest mountain terrain

in Arkansas.

Hot Springs is the host

community for this year’s ARHC race

and again for the 2023 race. The race

begins October 8 in downtown Hot

Springs. Riders may register online at

BikeReg.com.

The full ARHC route covers

over 1,000 miles of Arkansas terrain

and is made up of pavement and gravel

roads with singletrack options which

include two IMBA Epic Trails, the

Darren Gilmore is sprayed with Womble and LOViT (Lake Ouachita

champagne at the finish of the 2021 race Vista Trail). It takes riders through
in Fayetteville. He won second place the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita
Mountains, Ozark Plateaus, and
overall. — Photo by Kai Caddy
Arkansas River Valley.

“We are excited to be the host city for the fourth year of the Arkansas High

Country Race,” said Traci Berry, trails coordinator for Visit Hot Springs. “Hosting

the race allows us to showcase our unique, historic town as well as the three IMBA

Epics located in our region: the Womble, LOViT, and Ouachita National Recreational

Trail by offering a third option for the event, the Triple Crown - connecting all three

of the IMBA Epic Trails, to cyclists from all over the country.”

More information is available at www.arkansashighcountry.com, or call

Traci Berry at 501-321-2027.

The “Real” World...

July brings weddings, high school, and family
reunions. Those who live on the lake see a great influx
of visitors and we all need to keep safety in mind, first
and foremost. Not only do we need to keep water safety
in mind, but the bugs are out to enjoy summer too.

Kelly & Wayne When I first moved here I had never heard of chiggers -

“Team Thomason” now we’re on a first-name basis. For those of you who

have not had the pleasure, you may want to buy bug

spray and use it every time you leave the house. Chiggers are very tricky - you

can’t see them and you can’t feel their bite until about 3-4 hours later - then you

feel the itch for weeks. Don’t be alarmed - the bites, blood, and miserable feeling

will pass. Watch out for mosquitoes and sunburn as well. Most importantly -

enjoy our beautiful little town and welcome our visitors. We’re the lucky ones

to live in Hot Springs, AR.

9 • The Springs Magazine • July 2022



New interactive Dino exhibit at Mid-America Museum features large-scale
animatronic dinosaurs and interactive cases and displays.

News Flash!
Dinosaurs are Vacationing at

Mid-America Museum!

Mid-America Science Museum’s new exhibit Expedition Dinosaur: Rise
of the Mammals takes museum guests back 145 million years to the Cretaceous
period. Best known for the catastrophic events bringing about the extinction of the
dinosaurs and the emergence of mammals, this period also marks the emergence
of flowering plants, the formation of the continents, and the spread of the oceans.

Featuring eight lifelike, fully robotic dinosaurs and two fully robotic
mammals, the exhibit recreates the final days of the Jurassic period and traces the
ever-changing and debated history of the geological events that not only ended the
reign of the dinosaurs but significantly changed Earth’s climate.

Carefully curated by paleontologists, Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the
Mammals provides the most accurate interpretation of existing fossil evidence. The
exhibit also allows guests to experience the thrill of discovering prehistoric remains
through interactive activities like a fossil dig, a fossil CT scanner, a 3D topography
sandbox, and a full-size T-Rex skull replica.

Running until August 20, Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals
provides the excitement of Jurassic Park and the adventure of Indiana Jones.

All activities and features are included with general admission to the Mid-
America Science Museum. Adults: $12, children ages 3-12: $10, and seniors aged
65 and older, teachers and military: $11. Visit the museum Tuesday - Saturday, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit www.midamericamuseum.org or call 501-767-
3461. The Museum follows the CDC guidelines for masks and social distancing.
The museum is located at 500 Mid America Blvd. in Hot Springs.

11 • The Springs Magazine • July 2022

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 300 Block Ouachita Ave Galaxy Connection JUST SWANKY
Superhero store & Star Wars Museum
Lender’s Title Company Home Instead Senior Care
Largest independent title & In-home care for Seniors 600 Block West Grand Ave
escrow agency in AR & LA
Landmark Building The Courthouse Chapel/Get Anchor 3B’s Bar & Grill Leo’s Service Center
Hitched Hot Springs High-end body piercing studio Dive bar, pool tables Automotive repair
200 Block Ouachita Ave Wedding planning venue Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Merritt Wholesale Distributors
Upscale resale shop Food service distributor 700 Block West Grand Ave
Something Bleu Barrels Unlimited Best Motel Tourist Court
Bridal boutique Winemaking kits and lessons 400 Block Ouachita Ave Boutique motor court & cafe Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Lavish Boutique Holiday Motel Ice cream and burgers
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique SixtyOne Celsius Mariposa Design Motor court Riley Art Glass Studio
Starlite Club Full-service communication firm Vintage decor, design Garland County Election Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables T & T Maids Commission Forever Beautiful
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint The Retro Fit Cleaning Service Vote Here! Permanent cosmetics
Lunch & dinner; entertainment Women’s, men’s, kids-retro Sacred Hands HS Chamber of Commerce Superior Senior Care
KUHS 102.5 Stroope Tire, Inc. Massage & Body work ACE Investments In-home care services
Hot Springs Solar Powered Tire dealer & repair shop M&M Travel Consultants The Clear Spring
Community Radio Vacations & adventures Senior living community THE RETRO FIT
Mountain Valley Armory Century 21 Parker & Scroggins
Real estate agency 500 Block Ouachita Ave 600 Block Ouachita Ave
GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE
Chrysalis Day Spa Big Axe Battleground Willis & Son Roofing
Day spa and Med spa Axe throwing Roofing contractor
Splash Wine Bar Garland County Courthouse
Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Government Offices Community Services Offices 800 Block West Grand Ave
Hamp Williams Building Democratic Party of Garland Cty
Colorado Grill Event venue
Southwest restaurant Surfas Culinary District Kids Source Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
Quality cookware & equipment Speech & Development therapy Women’s apparel & Tea Room
Mary Catherine Liscinski, LPC Taco Mama Side Town
LifeWalk Professional Counseling, LLC Mexican restaurant
Professional Christian Counseling
The Parlour
Metaphysical shop

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 HOT SPRINGY DINGY SETTLE INN Coffee House 2 Blocks
Craft Coffee Roastery
Majestic Lawn 500 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave
Historic landmark Northwoods Trail Connector
North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor August and Company Pullman Avenue short cut to
200 Block Park Ave Wine, beer & spirits Resale shop Northwoods Urban Forest Trail
Bailey’s Dairy Treat
Tootsies One of three drive-ins in town Emma Lee’s 800 Block Park Ave 900 Block Park Ave
Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Simple but Effective Cutz Soul Food restaurant
Barbershop David F. Watkins Memorial Park Settle Inn
300 Block Park Ave The Arrangement Community Park & amphitheater Upscale modern vacation rental
600 Block Park Ave Florist cottages. Newly renovated. Full
Vapors Live 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast kitchens.
Event & live music venue Park Haven Community Garden Park Avenue Fire Station Bed and breakfast
Community vegetable garden 1000 Block Park Ave
400 Block Park Ave Haven United Methodist Golden Raised Donuts Parkway Court
Thrift Store Donuts and breakfast pastries Daily, weekly, monthly Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Air-FX Bargains galore Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Heating & air conditioning Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Arkansas Tower Motel Bower Motel
Historic boutique motel. Modern Larkmartin Soaps
The Hot Springy Dingy amenities. Vintage-inspired design Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel Epic Cabinets & Design Handmade soaps and lotions
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals
E-Z Mart Countertops, cabinets & accessories 1010 Liquor
Redbeard’s Living Canvas Wine, beer & spirits
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Vapors Live
RED LIGHT ROASTERY The Gold Inn Bike service, repair, and parts
Quaint Uptown motel
Budget Inn/Relax Inn
Cottage Court
Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station

Family Dollar
Neighborhood shopping

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Choosing to Live in Joy! When grilling, if you do not have skewers, place the fruits or vegetables on
oiled aluminum foil or directly on the grill if the pieces are large.
By Peggy Lindsey
Every woman has the God-given right to live passionately and vibrantly! The Grill Is Not Just for Meat

As true as this statement is, most of us are struggling to do so. All women experience By Alison Crane
challenges, some of which have long-term effects on their lives, causing chronic It’s summertime and if you have a garden, hopefully, you are starting to enjoy
suffering in body, mind, and soul.
its abundance. If you don’t have time or space for growing much right now, then the local
The list is endless . . . divorce and other relationship woes, death of a loved farmers market is a great way to get locally grown fruits and vegetables for a good price.
one, losing a job, a debilitating disease, financial struggles, and even burn-out and But once those lovely vegetables are lying on your counter or windowsill, what should
stress! Yet, through it all, every woman’s heart still yearns for joy. you do with them? Grill ‘em!

How would you feel if you were free from the shadows of these challenges Grilled vegetable or fruit kabobs are a delicious and healthy way to help your
in your life? What would your life look like? Where would life take you? Who family get the servings they need for good nutrition. You can grill what you need for one
would you become? These are profound questions to ponder. person or for the whole party and then use leftovers in a variety of dishes the next day.

If you had the opportunity to attend an event devoted to giving you the If you are new to grilling vegetable or fruit kabobs, getting started is easy. Most
tools to create a life of joy, would you take it? Women find it easier and more of the produce grown in Arkansas cooks well on the grill. Squash, zucchini, and eggplant
fulfilling to experience a shift while learning together. are some of my favorites. Add in some onions, mushrooms, and peppers and you can
easily “eat your colors.” Grilled corn can be eaten on the cob or used in a variety of
This is why I created a workshop/retreat called Transcending Life’s recipes. For fruits, pretty much any fruit you can get to stay on a skewer can be grilled.
Challenges and Awakening to Joy! Women love attending this with close friends in
an intimate, private gathering, all wishing to move beyond their troubles and into When using wooden skewers be sure to soak them in water for about 30 minutes
peace and joy. So, I now enjoy coordinating with those who wish to host a private before adding fruits or veggies. (I like to rinse them off once they have soaked.) Place
event in their own area. If this opportunity interests you, please contact me at 928- all of one kind of vegetable or fruit on the skewer or mix and match by color or make a
273-8447. pattern. Keep in mind that not all vegetables cook at the same rate so you might need to
precook some or cut smaller pieces.
Henri J.M. Nouwen stated, “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to
choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” Are you ready to choose joy? Many times, fruits and vegetables pair up together for a sweet and tangy
combination. Be sure to leave a little space in between each piece for even cooking on the
Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing grill. If you do not have skewers, then place the fruits or vegetables on oiled aluminum foil
Light Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Peggy’s passion is assisting women or directly on the grill if the pieces are large.
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 Marinating your fruits or vegetables for 15 – 30 minutes before skewering can
Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can help draw out excess moisture and encourage caramelization when cooking. If you don’t
be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelwingshealing.com. have time to marinate, then you can baste the kabobs with the marinade sauce while
cooking. Marinades do not have to be fancy, they can be as simple as some olive oil,
13 • The Springs Magazine • July 2022 balsamic vinegar/lemon juice, and a few herbs and spices. For fruit kabobs, a little honey
or maple syrup can be combined with lemon juice and a dash of cinnamon, or just squeeze
a little lemon or lime juice over it.

Cooking times vary for vegetables and it helps to either cook the same vegetables
together on a skewer or vegetables with similar cooking times. Squash, zucchini, eggplant,
onions, peppers, and large mushrooms need about 15 minutes at 350°.

Button or small mushrooms need only 10 minutes or less. Carrots, parsnips, new
potatoes, regular potatoes, and sweet potatoes need to cook longer (30-45 minutes), but
you can precook them to speed up the process.

Any way you prepare them grilled fruits and vegetables can be an easy addition
to any meal and a great way to use up your garden surplus. For more information on
how to prepare or preserve your garden produce, contact the Garland County Extension
office at 501-623-6841 or visit our website at www.uaex.uada.edu. Like us on Facebook:
Garland County Extension.

Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the Garland County
Extension Service. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all
its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color,
sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital
or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Happiness Action:

Bravery in the Face of Naysayers

By Christi Nation
“Those who say you can’t, are afraid you will.” -

Kaylah Ann Romine
Recently a new business owner posted a new

product on his Facebook account. A naysayer chose to
post a negative comment about what he was offering.
Thankfully there were quite a few people who responded
and backed up the new business owner. I decided to post
this as encouragement:

“I commend you for taking a business idea and
offering it to those who would like your product. Each
business has Ideal Customer Avatars (ICA) who are great
candidates for a product. As a business owner, you know not Christi Nation
everyone will buy or be interested in your product, but that
didn’t stop you from offering it. It takes guts, diligence, and a tough skin to hear
from those who choose to be unnecessarily negative about a product. You chose to
believe in yourself and chose to do something positive instead of letting “What if?”
stop you. It’s really cool you have followed through on your idea and are working
to promote your product! Congratulations on your business and thank you for
investing in our community!” 

Until next time, here are your Happiness Actions: 
1. Know that starting a business, project, or relationship has a certain amount

of risk. It takes bravery to overcome those “What ifs.” So many times, an
idea never helps others because we are too concerned about what others
will say. 
2. Focus on the ICAs who are helped because of you. 
3. There will always be naysayers. Don’t get in your own way by being one
of them. 
Christi Nation, President of Nation Training & Development, has been in
the training field for over 20 years and has been writing “Happiness Actions” since
2015. Her passion is to teach what she has learned and help you avoid any traps
that prevent your profits, productivity, and peace of mind. Visit www.NationTD.com
to overcome your challenges faster.

Bring Family and Friends to Lake

Hamilton Fireworks July 3

The annual free public
Independence Day fireworks display
on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday,
July 3, at dark. The fireworks will be
shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton
from barges located on the east side
of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7
bridge opposite the DoubleTree by
Hilton Hotel.

Visit Hot Springs will sponsor
the free show. Those who want to watch
the pyrotechnics display from the water are urged to keep a safe distance from the
launching area and keep watch for fellow boaters.

In case of rain, the fireworks will be rescheduled for the evening of
Monday, July 4. For more information call 501-321-2277.

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Karen Watson Reeves makes the challenging Firefly Pose look like lots of fun, The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Cancer is The Chariot, VII.
as evidenced by her big smile and the colorful fireworks. Photography by Fred Padilla.
Tarot and Astrology: Cancer
Yoga:
By Michelle Crandell
Benefits of Firefly Pose Born between June 21 and July 21? Your Zodiac sign is Cancer, the crab.

By Karen Watson Reeves Your Major Arcana Tarot card is The Chariot, VII. Three lesson/opportunity Tarot
When you think about July Fourth, what is the first thing that comes to mind? cards correspond with the three subdivisions of Cancer below:

Independence, freedom, fireworks, cookouts, gathering with special people, gratitude, fun June 21 to July 1: Two of Cups. Naturally empathic, you long to
summer holiday? All this and more? Some dictionary definitions of freedom include the understand how others feel, what motivates them. Because of this fascination and
state of being at liberty rather than in confinement; exemption from external control or because of Cancerian aggressiveness, you could excel at sales or marketing. Your
regulation; the power to determine action without restraint. Freedom IS the American way interpersonal challenge is to create love relationships that are special and equal.
(at a great price), and I think we can all agree that freedom is great! Choose partners who are good TO you and good FOR you. Be that kind of lover
yourself.
For a yoga student, freedom comes when you tap into your inner wisdom and
figure out how to liberate it. When you stop looking externally for answers, direction, or July 2 to 11: Three of Cups. You value eccentricity, fantasy, and the wonder
approval and learn to trust your own wisdom and discernment, that’s when you discover found in nature and art. You may learn to blend in, yet still, need companionship
you have the power/freedom to do anything you want in your life! with others who are “not afraid of the dark.” They feel safe with you, too. Your
challenge is finding your tribe. Seek groups where you share love, comfort, a sense
Yoga poses can give you the opportunity to search inwardly for the desire, the of community ... and the weird.
strength, the perseverance to achieve, to lift off, to find better alignment, or whatever it is
that makes you feel as though you have mastered the pose. July 12 to 21: Four of Cups. You see yourself as an agent of the higher
good. Your goals: career success, secure relationships, stable home life, and personal
I chose Firefly for the July pose with fireworks from Memorial Day in the competence. You are quite willing to use your considerable powers of persuasion
background. It is a challenging pose, and just like fireworks require a power in those to influence individuals, groups, and organizations toward what you feel is a higher
cardboard and paper containers to lift high into the sky, Firefly Pose assumes that the purpose. Your lessons: Don’t be too sure you know what’s best for everyone. The
student finds an inner power to lift off the ground. end does not always justify the means.

Thus an obvious physical benefit of Firefly is a firing up of the core to give you a Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a
lift. The quads work with the core to help support the weight of the pelvis. The hamstrings year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To
and adductor muscles are stretched, and the arms are strengthened. There is such freedom learn more, email [email protected], or call 501-655-6242.
mentally to let go of distractions and focus on bringing the body into the pose.

Fireflies glow and light up summer evenings, as fireworks do on special holidays.
If you watch a fireworks display on July Fourth, think about harnessing your own inner
power and get ready to glow, to shine!

Have a safe and happy holiday!
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of The
Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/children’s yoga
teacher in 2011. She is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff and is an adjunct instructor
at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the
National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about her studio and
her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com.

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