June 2022

About the Cover...

“Wildflowers” by Kristi Ahlquist

16” x 20” acrylic mixed media

Whimsically, the simple flowers
and combination of colors of “Wildflowers”
by Kristi Ahlquist bring to mind a rich
earthy foundation, the aqua color of a
peaceful pond, and the golden warmth
of our sun, reminding this editor of the
loveliness of spring in all its simplicity
and glory.

Ahlquist picked up a paintbrush
for the first time twelve years ago after a
devastating cancer diagnosis. Painting,
long at the top of her bucket list, then
became a priority. She enjoys painting
in both oil and acrylic. She paints her
realistic dog portraits in oils and her
vibrant abstract paintings in acrylic.

Ahlquist and her husband moved to Hot Springs
Village in 2021 where she pursues her passions of art and golf. She exhibits
at Artists’ Workshop Gallery, 610A Central Avenue, Hot Springs. Stop in to see
other pieces of her work and cruise the artwork of her fella artists. Visit Facebook:
Artists Workshop Gallery and her website www.kristiahlquistfineart.com.

Thank you, Richard Stephens, for making a beautiful cover happen one
more time! View more of his work at Facebook: Richard Stephens.545, and www.
raswatercolors.com.

Share our online issues of The Springs at www.thespringsmagazine.com.
Until July, everyone! Blessings to all! JM

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(l) Executive Director, David Palmer, and (r) General Manager, Caroline Kinsey.

Central Theatre to Host
Hot Springs Music Festival

The internationally acclaimed Hot Springs Music Festival (HSMF) returns
to live performances in Hot Springs June 7-11, after performing on Zoom last
summer due to Covid.

This summer’s festival will include the exciting and highly popular Inside-
Out rehearsal on June 7. Inside-Out allows the audience to sit among the Musicians
and observe a professional Director and Musicians rehearsal as if they, the audience,
were a part of it. This experience also allows the audience to meet and get to know
the musicians and ask them more about themselves and their instruments.

On June 9, 10, and 11 there will be formal performances, including some of
the musician’s favorite ensemble pieces one evening and another evening dedicated
to an audience favorite, Potpourri, in which the musicians perform a broad range
of pieces, including Broadway, Jazz, or pieces written for unusual instrument
ensembles such as flute and bassoon, or violins and xylophone.

Over the past 24 years, the HSMF has established a positive international
image for Hot Springs. The festival has hosted musicians from 25 nations. Festival
alumni have become professional musicians in many leading symphonies and
have won numerous international music competitions, most recently the 2020
Philadelphia International Music Festival.

This year an exciting new team of leadership has joined the festival.
The new Executive Director is David Palmer. Palmer is a concert pianist who has
performed throughout the U.S., Europe, and South America. He currently serves
as Music Director for Chamber Music Amarillo, an ensemble within the Amarillo
Symphony. He has worked with musicians across multiple genres, from Jazz to
Latin to Country.

Joining Palmer to head the leadership team is Caroline Kinsey as General
Manager. Kinsey is the principal French Horn with the Memphis Symphony
after having served for 11 years as Principal Horn for the Arkansas Symphony.
She received her Bachelors from the prestigious Eastman School of Music and a
Professional Studies Certification from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She has
played with numerous orchestras internationally

“We are particularly fortunate that their experiences include a lifetime
of broad contacts with major internationally recognized leaders in the profession
combined with experience building and leading successful musical ensembles and
festivals in smaller venues, such as Hot Springs,” said HSMF board president David
Childs.

“They are already laying foundations for significant improvements in the
festival’s future: 1) negotiated a relationship with Central Theatre to serve as a
venue for festival performances, 2) modernized the festival’s use of technology
and social media, which has 3) significantly strengthened relationships with the
festival’s 24 years of respected Alumni worldwide; 4) begun plans to present both
musical and social festival events year-round, and 5) plan to improve awareness and
marketing of the festival among regional metro areas.”

For more information about the festival, visit www.hotmusicfestival.com
or Facebook: Hot Springs Music Festival.

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“Twisted Mythic” Coming to

Emergent Arts in July

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

“Jackalope” is one in a series of turning and they conjured more fantasy
“Twisted Mythic” fantasy creatures - a take on how the jackalope came
to be, and speculations on how others may
creatures by Michael Arnold. 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.

Vapors Live Has Exciting
Line-up For June

Vapors Live has an incredible
lineup for June! The Liverpool Legends
roll into town June 4. These four lads were
hand-picked by Louise Harrison, sister of
the late George Harrison of The Beatles.
They were nominated for a Grammy,
headlined the Rose Bowl four times, and
have played Carnegie Hall. They have
been awarded Best Show, Best Band, and
received the prestigious Visitors’ Choice
Tickets are available now for “Liver- Award for Entertainer of The Year in
pool Legends” at the Vapors Live. Branson.

For Hot Springs Bike Fest,
Vapors Live has two outstanding tributes slated beginning with Lone Star Skynyrd
on June 10. Lone Star Skynyrd has been performing a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
for over a decade and is up for the Josie Award for best tribute in America. The next
day June 11, direct from Los Angeles, is ESCAPE, the ultimate tribute to Journey.
Like Journey, ESCAPE features 5 top California musicians. These five rockers from
L.A. capture the look and sound of Journey beyond all others.

Finally, on June 25 Lisa Irion plays a dinner show. Irion is recognized as
one of the world’s foremost Cher Impersonators and Cher Tribute Artists, dazzling
audiences with her audience interactive, and live vocal performances in spectacular
costume replicas from Cher’s concert tours. Lisa’s performance as Cher has been
filmed by and shown on, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, the Rachael Ray Show,
and Lifetime TV.

For show info, visit Facebook: Vapors Live, or www.vaporslive.com. The
historic Vapors Live is located at 315 Park Avenue in Uptown Hot Springs.

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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. Summer Concert Series
“We have worked hard to install rain gardens, crosswalks, ADA accessible at Adair Park

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 farther along the path

of returning Uptown Park Avenue to the beautiful neighborhood of its past and The City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Department will host the Adair Park

ensuring a future that's even better.” Concert Series at Kenneth Adair Memorial Park, 358 Central Avenue, on Fridays and

YOU can see YOUR name in lights, too. A $500 donation or more will put Saturdays through October 29. Concert times will be 6 – 9 PM on Fridays, 11 AM – 9 PM
your name, or your business's name, on a plaque on one of the lights, and a $5000 on Saturdays.
donation places your name on your very own light.
Attendees will be able to enjoy performances from many genres of music. Every
Doors open at 5:30 PM. The show begins at 6:30 PM. VIP seating: $75. Friday morning, a listing of performers will be posted on the Parks & Trails website (www.
General admission tickets: $50. For tickets visit www.eventbrite.com/o/paca-hot- cityhs.net/parks) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HotSpringsParksTrails).
springs-47080813773, or for more information, call Hannah at 501-282-1872.
Interested artists are encouraged to fill out the Adair Park Concert Series

5 • The Springs Magazine • June 2022 application at www.cityhs.net/adairconcert.

Arts Council Offers

Free Online Workshop:

“Learn to Paint a Mural”

Have you ever wanted to paint a mural but didn’t know where to start? Join
artist Anthony Tidwell, founder of Cutwell 4 Kids, as he walks young and emerging
muralists through the process of making a successful mural.

Tidwell will lead participants through equipment, design, and application
in a free virtual workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 6.

Attendees will develop mural designs the Arkansas Arts Council will
present to Downtown Little Rock Partnership, which has graciously donated a
mural space for a community-build mural.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, Tidwell will lead participants
through the hands-on process of building the mural. Join the Arkansas Arts Council
and Downtown Little Rock at the intersection of Eighth and Main Streets in Little
Rock and help celebrate the arts in Arkansas.

This is a one-time opportunity to learn professional skills related to murals,
a public art form that is a growing trend nationwide. Let’s come together to learn,
create community unity and celebrate the arts.

After all, we are better together.
For more information, call Scarlet Sims at 501-324-9348 or email scarlet.
[email protected]. To register, visit www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-art-
council/aac-programs/getsmart-workshops.
Anthony Tidwell has an innate desire to change communities for the better
through arts. He is an artist, mentor, barber, and educator who earned a Governor’s
Arts Award for his work in 2019. Tidwell is a native of Hot Springs who has training
and certification as a mental health paraprofessional and has experience working
with youth with behavioral needs. His nonprofit organization has impacted children,
communities, and creatives in Central Arkansas and has been featured in multiple
publications.

Some Haiku, a Little Zen & a Bob
Dylan Doc Film at GC Library

The Arkansas Haiku

Society and the Zen Center of Hot

Springs will celebrate the Summer

Solstice with Haiku, Zen, and

Bob Dylan at the Garland County

Library. This is a production of

Howard Lee Kilby in cooperation

with the public library.

A Zen Life – D.T. Suzuki,

was produced and directed by

Michael Goldberg. Goldberg gave

Kilby permission to show the film

at a free showing. This program is Photo authorized by Michael Goldberg.
Friday, June 17, from 9 AM – 12

PM, followed by lunch at the World Buffet.

Tangled Up In Bob is a documentary film narrated by author Natalie

Goldberg. The film has never-before-seen interviews of Dylan’s hometown and

childhood friends. The Dylan session is from 2-5 PM. Discussion will follow both

films. If you’re a Dylan fan, you’ll love it.

Kilby worked at Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island during 1964-67,

where he met Dylan many times. “Bob Dylan changed my life,” Kilby said. “He

gave me the courage to think for myself. I endured eight winters in Massachusetts

with the cold Nor’Easter winds howling off the Atlantic with Dylan’s songs in my

heart.”

For more information, call 501-767-6096 or email Howard Lee Kilby

[email protected].

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JUNE ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #394

Friday • JUN 3 • 5-9 PM

Now that school is out, summer fun can begin! There’s so much
to do in our area. Visit the galleries for a lineup of creative and
fantastic artwork. From The Warehouse/Esthers on Broadway to
Justus Gallery on Central to Dryden Pottery on Whittington . . .
Much to see, do, and experience! Be sure to check out what’s
happening during the Music Festival, June 7 -11. Details about
festival events are available at www.hotmusic.org. Join the fun
downtown for the BathTub Races Saturday, June 4. For more arts info visit www.
hotspringsarts.org. Happy Father’s Day to all our dads!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring the work of Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Horsetail hair pottery
will be available with a pine needle demonstration by Valerie. New
Southwest Jewelry by Ernie Bolieu. He will be on hand to discuss
his designs and stones. Art by various artists, including Jimmy Leach,
Patricia Bailey, and Margaret Kipp. Wood turnings by Virgil Barksdale, gourds by Rick
Carter. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY • OPEN FOR GALLERY WALK!
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Teresa Widdifield and Kristi Ahlquist are the June’s Featured Artists.
Miniature Art featured artists are June Lamoureux and Jan Briggs.
Visual Arts instructor, Rana Ward’s Lake Hamilton High School
Advanced Placement Art students will display their work in June.
Charlie Mink will provide dulcimer music for Gallery Walk visitors. 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
Join us for We See You, an exhibition of photo portraits of the
LGBTQ+ community of larger Hot Springs. Opening for Gallery Walk,
June 3rd from 5-8 PM. Open through most of June. Emergent Arts
hours: Tues-Sat, 12-5 PM.

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
New work by Matthew Hasty, Mike Elsass, Robyn Horn, Dolores
Justus, John Lasater, Dennis McCann, Sammy Peters, Laura Raborn,
Michael Francis Reagan, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, Elizabeth Weber,
and others. June will also include paintings from Laura Raborn’s
Museum Meditation Series. Saturday, June 4, 10-11 AM, Raborn will discuss her
work, along with  The Different Ways We See and Experience Art. Attendees will be
invited to share their perspectives. 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!
Sign up for Bre Harris’s Sculpture Class, Saturday, June 18, 10 AM-3
PM. Cost is $50. Create your own piece of art! Regular hours: Thur
– Sun 10 AM-4 PM. Closed Mon-Wed.

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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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The inaugural meeting of the Readers Theatre.

HSV Players 2022 Season
Continues Strong

The Hot Springs Village Players are thrilled to announce their July
presentation of Vintage Hitchcock, a live radio theater play by Joe Landry. Director
Missy Masterson Hale reports that two or three of Alfred Hitchcock’s shorter plays
will be performed on a “phenomenal” set by actors dressed in 1940s costumes.

There are several parts available for adult men and women, who will come
up to microphones and read their lines, so no memorization is required, however,
the players are expected to “emote and make their character believable,” says
Masterson Hale. Auditions for Vintage Hitchcock are Saturday, June 4, 10 AM-2
PM, and Sunday, June 5, 1-3 PM, at Trademark Realty, 1060 De Soto. Access to the
lower level is in the back.

The HSV Players are also adding Readers Theatre, which is an offshoot of
the Players Radio Theatre Troupe. The cast will still be playing roles but will have
the added safety net of a written script during performances.

Masterson Hale said, “It's a great way for those who are new to community
theatre to get their feet wet, or for those with mobility issues, to be a part of the
performing arts. We will be performing at nursing homes, schools, senior activity
centers, assisted living facilities, as well as restaurants, club/organization meetings,
and more.” More information about how to participate in Readers Theatre or book
a performance will be available at a later date.

The Players’ final production for 2022 will be The Wizard of Oz, November
17-20, at the Woodlands Pavilion. For more information, and directions to the
audition venues, visit www.hsvplayers.com.

Melty Bear (left) faces off against Myth during the finals of Spa-Con 2021.

Gamers to Compete for Cash Prizes at Spa-Con Showdown

Gamers from across the region will compete Saturday, September 24, in the Spa-
Con Showdown Smash Bros. Video Game Tournament as part of the Spa-Con 6.0 comics
and pop culture convention at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The competition is a
double-elimination tournament for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (for Nintendo Switch). The
fighting game features 85 iconic video game characters, from Nintendo-owned all-stars
such as Mario, Pikachu and Link, to guest stars from other companies such as Sonic the
Hedgehog, Pac-Man, and Ryu from Street Fighter. For more information, call Bill Solleder
at 501-321-2027.

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Invitation to Intimacy: Farmers Market 2022 season runs through October 29, on Saturdays and Tuesdays.

What the Marriage of Two Couples Therapists Merchandise, Meat, Music and
Reveals About Risk, Transformation, and the More at Farmers Market

Astonishing Healing Power of Intimacy The Hot Springs Historic Downtown Farmers Market opened the 2022 main
season strong this month with more than 66 vendors participating in the weekly Farmers
By Erin Wood and Artisans Market. The main season market began May 7 and will continue through
Maumelle author and therapist Dr. Judy Tiesel-Jensen has won the October 29. Market hours are Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon, with live music beginning at
9 a.m. each week. Tuesday markets will begin June 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
prestigious Nautilus Book Award as well as an Independent Publisher Book
Award for her book, Invitation to Intimacy: What the Marriage of Two Couples The market participates in the SNAP program, operated by the State of Arkansas
Therapists Reveals About Risk, Transformation, and the Astonishing Healing Department of Human Services (ARDHS) and overseen by the US Department of
Power of Intimacy, released November 16, 2022. Agriculture (USDA).

The Nautilus Awards recognize “Better Books for a Better World,” Located at 121 Orange Street in Hot Springs, Farmers Market operates main
honoring books that support conscious living and green values, high-level season and winter markets throughout the year. Local farmers and artisans sell fresh
wellness, positive social change and social justice, and spiritual growth. Past produce, baked goods, homemade jellies, honey from local beekeepers, and other locally
recipients include wellbeing pioneer Dr. Deepak Chopra, human rights activist grown or handmade goods, and check Facebook for the live music weekly schedule.
Desmond Tutu, and novelist Barbara Kingsolver. Tiesel-Jensen won Silver in the
Relationships & Communication Category. For more information visit Facebook: Hot Springs Farmers Market, or www.
hotspringsfarmersmarket.com, or email [email protected].
The Independent Publisher Book Awards honor the year’s best
independently published titles from around the world. Tiesel-Jensen won Silver
in the Relationships/Sexuality Category.

About the awards, Tiesel-Jensen shared, “It’s always gratifying to hear
acquaintances report how well they liked my work, but it’s a whole different
honor for the book to be recognized by Nautilus and IPPY. While friends may be
motivated to support me, the experts on the awards panel have no such agenda.
Each entry was evaluated ‘blind’ by professionals in the literary field, so it makes
their recognition all the more meaningful. My hope is that these awards will
help promote the book to a wider readership who, in turn,  may be moved to
experience transformational intimacy in their own lives.”

Signed copies of Invitation to Intimacy are available for $18.95
at etaliapress.com (take 10% off with code SPRINGMAG) and can also be
purchased through local and national booksellers.

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).

Bridge Street Live -
Thursdays in June

Bridge St. LIVE! is back for 2022! This FREE
5-night, block party-style music series in Hot Springs,
will be held every Thursday in June on Bridge Street.
Live music, food, drinks, and vendors. The Entertainment
district opens at 5 PM and live music starts at 7 PM.
Here are a few tips on things you should know about
Bridge St. LIVE! before you go.

Dogs are welcome on a leash. Lawn chairs are
allowed - Bring your own. Vendors will be on hand with all kinds of merchandise.
Some of Hot Springs’s best restaurants will be set up in the district cooking up tasty
specials. Beer, wine, & spirits for sale on site. Please leave your coolers at home.
Great bands and celebrity DJs. Opens at 5 PM. Music begins at 7 PM. For more
info, follow on Facebook: Bridge Street Live, or visit www.hotsprings.org.

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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 Redbeard’s Living Canvas Family Dollar
Neighborhood shopping
Majestic Lawn 500 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave
Historic landmark Coffee House 2 Blocks
North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Gotta Be Sharp David F. Watkins Memorial Park Craft Coffee Roastery
200 Block Park Ave Wine, beer & spirits Resale shop
Bailey’s Dairy Treat Northwoods Trail Connector
Tootsies One of three drive-ins in town Emma Lee’s 800 Block Park Ave Pullman Avenue short cut to
Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Simple but Effective Cutz Soul Food restaurant Northwoods Urban Forest Trail
Barbershop
300 Block Park Ave The Arrangement Community Park & amphitheater 900 Block Park Ave
600 Block Park Ave Florist
Vapors Live 910 Park Avenue
Event & live music venue Park Haven Community Garden Park Avenue Fire Station 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast A beautiful neighborhood venue
Community vegetable garden
400 Block Park Ave Haven United Methodist Golden Raised Donuts Bed and breakfast 1000 Block Park Ave
Thrift Store Donuts and breakfast pastries
Air-FX Bargains galore Parkway Court Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Heating & air conditioning Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Daily, weekly, monthly Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Historic boutique motel. Modern
The Hot Springy Dingy amenities. Vintage-inspired design Arkansas Tower Motel Bower Motel Larkmartin Soaps
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel Handmade soaps and lotions

Redbeard’s Living Canvas E-Z Mart Epic Cabinets & Design 1010 Liquor
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Countertops, cabinets & accessories Wine, beer & spirits

RED LIGHT ROASTERY The Gold Inn Spa City Cycling Sales & Service Vapors Live
Quaint Uptown motel Bike service, repair, and parts

Cottage Court Budget Inn/Relax Inn

Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station
Fuel and convenience store

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Greetings from historic Sidetown, where Tourism meets Local!

Just a short walk - one right turn down from Bathhouse Row, visitors will discover some of the city’s most unique shops.

By Alana Merritt Mahaffey One block east of Mariposa is the RetroFit,
In the old soda shop building located at 340 the bright-pink shop dedicated to “your best look
in any era.” From the Roaring ‘20s, to the Rocking
Ouachita Avenue, is Just Swanky. Owner Jaime Scott’s ‘50s, and up to the 1990s, locals flock to this store
upscale consignment boutique packs an amazing to find era-inspired outfits, music, books, and décor.
assortment of women’s clothing, handbags, shoes, and Enjoy the jukebox or record player as you browse
jewelry into this lovely corner store. After 10 years at this back in time. Owner Lana Pierce opened the doors
location, Jamie has witnessed a renaissance of Ouachita. in November 2021 in what was once the town livery.
Scott says she knew it was just a matter of time before “I didn’t expect a shop in Sidetown to do well, but I
Sidetown, which she describes as “vibrant, growing” was wrong. Parking is easy. Traffic is not an issue, and
would be back on the map as a tourist spot. there’s such a downhome, historic feel to this street.”

Just a few doors down at 407 Ouachita sits the Come take that turn off Central Avenue and
stately dark orange building that once functioned as a acquaint yourself with the uniqueness of Sidetown.
doctor’s office. Today you’ll find a veritable time capsule
of mid-century décor. At Mariposa, Claire Graves has IG Just Swanky @justswankyconsignmentboutique. 501-625-3003. Tue-Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM.
built a collection of antique furniture and fixtures, clothing, jewelry, and more. Claire’s
hobby of refurbishing old finds to add beauty and functionality to antiques is a staple of IG Mariposa @Mariposa_407. 501-276-0751. Wed-Sat: Noon – 6 PM. Sun: Noon – 5 PM.
her business, but few know she is a fan of art. The shop’s walls host paintings, prints,
chalkware, and photographs dating back decades. Her passion is for the primitive IG theRetroFit @hotspringsretrofit. 501-545-0044. Mon-Thur: 10 AM – 7 PM.
farmhouse, the “original primitives before mass production” hit big store shelves.
Fri: 10 AM – 8 PM. Sun: 10 AM – 6 PM.

The “Real” World... Hilarious Running of the Tubs to

May has brought May flowers and they are Take Place June 4

beautiful! Leading into June, it also brings something Downtown Hot Springs, Bathhouse Row, to be
exact, will once again be the scene of the comical Stueart
else that I want to pass on. There are many things that Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs.

should not go down your garbage disposal. This hilarious and wacky event is a celebration
of Hot Springs’ historic past when the city proclaimed
Check this list - if you put them down the “We Bathe The World!” Judging of the Tubs will begin
on Friday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Running of the Tubs will
Kelly & Wayne disposal, it could cost you a lot of money: rice, cooking be held the following day, Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 a.m.
Awards to follow.
oil, flour, coffee grounds, animal fat, mashed potatoes,
“Team Thomason”celery, corn, corn husks, asparagus, artichokes, banana Pushing customized bathtubs, costumed teams
must race down Historic Downtown Hot Springs’ Central
peels, eggshells, medicine, pesticides and onion skins - to name some. Avenue while navigating all sorts of crazy obstacles. The
event is free to the public.
It’s also a good time to check your A/C filters (if you haven’t already), Audiences are also encouraged to come out with “water guns, house slippers,
shower cap, and robe, to join in on all the fun while watching the parade along Historic
buy sunscreen (and use it), wear a hat in the sun, use bug spray, and enjoy Hot Bathhouse Row. The winners vie for the coveted “Stueart Pennington Cup” which is named
in honor of Stueart Pennington, a well-known and respected downtown businessman who
Springs! It’s also a great time to buy a house. Speak with an experienced Realtor always dreamed of such an event but, sadly, passed away before making it a reality. Big
thanks to presenting sponsor Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium.
to make sure you are not overpaying. It’s an anxious time with our inventory For more information, contact Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027, or email bsolleder@
hotsprings.org.
being low and demand high. Make sure you align yourself up with someone

looking out for YOUR best interests. Please call Wayne or Kelly to help you

with your new story.

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How Healthy is
the Man in Your Life?

Read Books to Win

Prizes at the Library!

By Alison Crane By Erin Baber
Did you know men live sicker and die younger than women? In 1920, the life Summer months mean one thing at the library - the Summer Reading Program
(SRP)! The SRP started on May 15 and will run through July 31. The SRP
expectancy gender gap was only one year. By 2017, men were dying approximately five encourages kids and teens to continue reading through the summer months
years sooner than women. June is Men’s Health Month and the week leading up to Father’s by awarding prizes based on number of hours spent reading or listening to
Day (June 19, 2022) is designated as Men’s Health Week. It is fitting to ask the question, audiobooks.
“How healthy is the man in your life?” Adults can enter raffle drawings for various prizes per book they complete during
the program. More information, including where to enter, can be found at www.
Men die at higher rates of the top causes of death including deaths from gclibrary.com/srp.
cancer, diabetes, suicide, accidents, and diseases of the heart, kidney, and liver. Factors Kids and teens will log hours spent reading and listening to audiobooks at www.
contributing to the crisis in men’s health are poor health habits, lack of health insurance, gclibrary.com/srp. They are awarded prizes at 5 hours, 10, 15, 25, 40, 50, 75, and
failure to seek medical attention, and dangerous occupations. 100 hours logged. 100-hour readers will be entered in a raffle for grand prizes and
will be invited to a special party to be scheduled in August.
The good news is adopting healthy eating habits and increasing physical activity In addition to the prizes, young readers will be given a library lanyard and earn
can add years to a man’s life. Instead of eat a lot, sit a lot, weigh a lot, and die a lot a button badge reflecting how many hours they read. “The hours badges the kids
younger than the women they love; men can make the positive changes to live longer and and teens earn are really special. Every year we’ve done this, the kids have been
healthier by adopting a healthy living game plan. proud to earn all the badges and wear their lanyard in the library,” said Katie
Allen, Children’s Librarian.
A healthy eating game plan should include: Learn more about the Library at www.gclibrary.com. Call 501-623-4161, email
• Eat breakfast to start your metabolism. Try whole-grain cereal with fruit on top [email protected], or visit the Library in-person at 1427 Malvern Ave., Hot
Springs. Or email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments
or grab a yogurt or healthy granola bar for the road. related to anything about the library.
• Eat at least one fruit and vegetable at every meal. Keep fruits and vegetables on
Erin Baber is Public Relations Coordinator at the Garland County Library.
the counter or at the front of the refrigerator so you’re more likely to see them
and eat them. Lavender Festival June 3 & 4
• Less is more-ingredients. Avoid the middle aisles of the grocery store and you’ll
buy healthier foods. One of the most exciting wellness, music,
• Variety is the spice of life. Buy one new fruit or vegetable every time you go to and cultural experiences – The Arkansas Lavender
the store to mix it up. Festival – is coming to Hot Springs. This FREE
• Stop the super-sizing. Take half of your next restaurant meal home in a to-go box. family-friendly and dog-friendly event will be held
Great for lunch the next day and saving cash. on June 3 - 4 at Hot Springs Downtown Farmers
• Cut back on red meat. Try meatless Mondays. Challenge yourself to create a Market, at 121 Orange Street. Organizers expect a
great meal without meat. variety of more than 50 vendors and sponsors
• Whole grains, whole grains, whole grains. Have a few pieces of whole grain toast including essential oil, wellness, nutrition, and
for breakfast. yoga. This is a weekend you are not going to want
Don’t forget to move a little. Choose physical activities you love, break up your to miss.
physical activity into 10-15 minute spurts throughout the day, walk instead of driving
when you can, join an exercise group, do yard work, play with kids, take stairs instead of This festival is so much more than just a
the elevator, take a walk or do desk exercises at work on coffee break or at lunch, and keep celebration. With a focus on local initiatives, The Arkansas Lavender Festival is
a pair of walking or running shoes in your car and at work. partnering with various local organizations to orchestrate longevity, wellness, and
Research shows, healthier men live happier, longer lives. So, whether it’s dental, nutritional panels, and to promote a more conscious lifestyle.
eye, or any other health condition, it’s important that men take an active role in their health.
Men can take control of their health by exercising, eating a healthy diet, and visiting their This year’s festival is built on four pillars: nutrition, body movement,
health care provider regularly. longevity, and music. Through these pillars, festival-goers will take part in a
To quote Congressman Bill Richardson from the May 1994 Congressional variety of wellness programs and workshops, culinary arts, Christian musical live
Record, “Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. performances, as well as nutritional awareness, and thought-provoking panels
Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, men’s health is truly a and discussions. This festival truly taps into one’s mind, body, and spirit, and will
family issue.” feature a variety of amazing and body-moving activities.
Encouraging the men in your family to take their health care seriously is
important to everyone in the family. For more information, contact the Garland County The festival kicks off Friday, June 3 from 4 PM-10 PM, with live music
Extension office at 501-623-6841. The Men’s Health website www.menshealthnetwork. starting at 7:30 PM. Festivities continue Saturday, June 4 8 AM - 3 PM. The festival
org/ has additional resources. is sponsored in part by Lake Banoe Lavender Farm, located outside of Hot Springs.
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Garland County
Extension Service. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all For more information, visit Facebook: Arkansas Lavender Festival, www.
eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, arkansaslavenderfestival.com, email [email protected], or call
marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative 870-828-9413.
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Gemini is The Lovers.

Tarot and Astrology: Gemini

By Michelle Crandell
People born between May 21 and June 20 fall under the astrological sign

of Gemini, the Twins. The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Gemini is The
Lovers. Gemini divides into three phases. Each phase has a Minor Arcana connected
with it. These cards reflect lessons and opportunities given to people born within
each phase.

May 21 to 31: Eight of Swords: You understand the power of
communication. You value freedom of thought. You strive to develop a strong mind,
one that can analyze issues and bring big ideas into reality. Often impatient, you
try to substitute thinking for doing. Finish what you start, stay open-minded, stay
interested in other peoples’ ideas.

June 1 to 10: Nine of Swords: You communicate your individuality in
words and with personal style. You love debate and discussion but you have trouble
reading your audience and holding your tongue. Social errors can create the wrong
impression, leading to self-criticism, sarcasm, or fear of inadequacy. Be clear, yet
diplomatic.

June 11 to 20: Ten of Swords: You seek new ideas, experiences, and
adventures. You seek to overcome self-imposed limitations and influence the course
of events in the larger world. Your lesson: “learn to walk a spiritual path with
practical feet.” Without frequent reality checks and ongoing connections to helpful
people, you risk walking off a cliff without a parachute.

Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a
year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To
learn more, email [email protected], or call 501-655-6242.

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Standing Side Stretch Pose demonstrated here by Karen Watson Reeves, increases Master Gardeners:
spinal mobility, improves breathing efficiency, and can help alleviate pain between the A Garden is a Friend That a
Child Can Talk to Any Time
shoulder blades. Photography by Fred Padilla.
By Teresa Withers  
Yoga: Benefits of My earliest experiences of gardening as a child include

Standing Side Stretch digging potatoes in the hot sun at my aunt and uncle’s farm in
the Meyer Creek area. I, being somewhat of a city girl, thought
By Karen Watson Reeves I was going to die before the experience was over!
Our city is exploding with amazing, beautiful murals by such talented and
I’ve never been a fan of our Arkansas hot and
diverse artists! While driving around town in search of a location and pose for the June humid weather, but I have since gained a love for gardening,
edition of The Springs, we came upon a mural I had not seen before. When I saw it – the landscaping, and especially gardening with young children. I
children, the smiles, the crayons, the colors – my mind went to the end of the school year. currently have 8 grands (3 girls and 5 boys), but my passion
I remember what freedom I felt when school was out for summer break. Teresa Withers extends from them to include other areas.  I have gardened
with Mountain Pine Head-start, donated and helped set up an
Yoga is fun! And practicing yoga with kids is especially fun . . . so much so they aeroponic gardening system in Mountain Pine Elementary, just recently became the
don’t even realize what a physical workout they are getting while they are having fun. garden advisor to the Little Rascals 4H club, and am a docent to the new children’s
educational tours at Garvan Woodland Gardens.
Yoga is a great way to keep kids physically active while being creative and “A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness;
stimulating for the mind, and calming and relaxing for their emotions as their routines it teaches industry and thrift; above all, it teaches entire trust.” Gertrude Jekyll
change for a few weeks. Gardening with children provides an excellent opportunity for conversation,
teaches them to have a respect for nature, and most of all - it’s fun!
I knew I wanted to do Standing Side Stretch in front of this mural. Although this Garden Values include patience, mindfulness, kindness, responsibility, and
pose is called Kite Pose in some children’s yoga curricula, it reminds me of a bent-over self-esteem.
crayon. It is a great warm-up pose to practice before Sun Salutations. 1. Patience is learned by taking turns, waiting for seeds to sprout, flowers
to bloom, and fruit to ripen.
While keeping the feet grounded and the lower body strong and engaged, this 2. Mindfulness teaches a child to live in the moment. The time it takes
asymmetrical pose lengthens the muscles of the side, including the intercostals, the to concentrate on working on your garden project can be a peaceful and calming
obliques, the lats, as well as the shoulders and arms. It increases spinal mobility, improves experience.
breathing efficiency, and can help alleviate pain between the shoulder blades. Those are 3. Kindness provides ways to be gentle to your plants.  It takes  time to
some of the physical benefits of Standing Side Stretch. water, prune, and harvest your plants in ways that don’t harm them.
4. Responsibility is a big one! Checking your plant daily and making sure
But if I were teaching a children’s yoga class, we would pretend to be crayons, it has enough sun, water, fertilizer, and air are life skills that can be applied to their
melting a bit in the warm summer sun. We would likely pull out some crayons and art own lives. We all need sun (vitamin D), water to stay hydrated, healthy foods that
paper, and draw other things that bend over, such as trees in a storm, kites in a breeze, include vitamins and minerals, and fresh air.
candles as they melt. We might even melt the crayons and get really creative and a little 5. Self-esteem can help the most insecure child become proud of what he/
bit messy. Because summer is a time for fun while keeping the body and mind engaged she learned by growing the simplest flower.  Even if it doesn’t work out the first
in many different ways. Yes, even by practicing yoga, because after all, yoga is FUN! time- it’s okay, we can try again!
Master Gardener, Teresa Withers, volunteers with GC Master Gardeners
*Two free classes for the first person to correctly identify the location of the of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners pool
mural in the pose. skills and resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and
gardening, and encourage beautification. For more information, call 501-623-
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of 6841 or email [email protected]. The University of Arkansas System Division of
The Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/children’s Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. 
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 The Springs Magazine • June 2022 • 16
outdoors of the National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about
her studio and her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com.

Know Your Worth
By Peggy Lindsey
A heavy burden weighs unnecessarily upon the shoulders of many women Happiness Action:

. . . the idea that somehow they are unworthy. There is a huge misconception that I Don’t Have Time
we must earn worthiness in some way.
By Christi Nation
We measure our merit by what we can do, what we know, what we have
done, or what we have as if dragging out the ruler could capture it concretely. Not “The shorter way to do many things is to only do one thing at a
having a true sense of who we are, we attach ourselves to our roles in life, our
abilities and accomplishments, our possessions or our knowledge, and we end up time.” – Wolfgang Mozart
needing to constantly prove our value.
Do you have an overwhelming project that’s nagging at
In relationships, these feelings of unworthiness make women vulnerable
to all kinds of abusive treatment, neglect, and abandonment. Fearful of being left you, but something always gets in the way before you can get it
alone, many women will stick it out. Why? Because they believe they are not
worthy of anything better. done? Recently I met with a client and she said, “I just can’t get

What if a woman has this unconscious fear of being alone because, at the to it. Things keep popping up.”
very core, she doesn’t know who she really is and is afraid of learning the truth
about herself? If this is you, there is profound freedom awaiting when you decide How does timeblocking solve the problem? Set aside
you are ready to face these fears and discover your authentic self!
an hour each week in your calendar to deal with similar items.
There is nothing you need to do in order to be worthy. You already are by
your very nature! We are not here to be perfect, only encouraged to be the best we You can use it to get through an important office project, garage
can be. The cycle of shame, guilt, depression, and worthlessness needs to stop.
clean-out, towering file stack, overflowing email inbox, or Christi Nation
Just being yourself makes you worthy of all good things in life . . . love, routine paperwork.
kindness, respect, acceptance, and compassion. There is nothing to measure up to .
. . Lay down that burden and open up to receive! Make a firm meeting with yourself. This is your timeslot each week to put things

Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing that normally get pushed to the back burner. Now you have a space in your calendar to say,
Light Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Peggy’s passion is assisting women
on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more “I do have time to do this!” There will always be something to go into that hour each week.
joyfully and consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and
Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can Until next time, here are your Happiness Actions:
be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelwingshealing.com.
1. Ponder this quote “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all
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have twenty-four hour days.” – Zig Ziglar

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

Mid-America Museum Presents

an Exhibit 75 Million Years in

the Making

Mid-America Science Museum
(MASM) in Hot Springs announced plans
to present a new fully interactive exhibition
called Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the
Mammals starting on May 28 and running
through August 20, 2022.

“This new exhibit celebrates and
explores the fascinating world of Dinosaurs
at their prime and the catastrophic event
that may have caused their extinction,
while giving rise to our own species,”
said Diane LaFollette, Museum executive
director. “Think of it as a cross between the excitement of Jurassic Park and the
adventure of Indiana Jones. We know that visitors of all ages are going to love it,”
she added.

The exhibit features large-scale animatronic dinosaurs and interactive cases
and displays. The exhibiting company, Stage Nine Exhibits, engaged renowned
paleontologist, Thomas Williamson to consult and inform the exhibit.

Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals will feature several special
exhibits:

• Dinosaur fossil hunters’ Jeep truck and tools
• Interactive Dinosaur drawing and animation station
• 10 Animatronic Dinosaurs and Mammals
• Full-size T-Rex skull replica
• Geology interactive with augmented reality sand play
• Large Dinosaur mouth photo op
• Day of the Event Comet Puzzle
• Video fossil scanning station with interactive display
• A Dinosaur fossil dig
The exhibit is included with MASM general admission. 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.

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