October 2022

Hot Springs in Direct
Path of Rare 2024 Eclipse

Hot Springs National Park
is one of only two national parks in
America that will be in the “path
of totality” for the April 2024 total
eclipse of the sun.

“That’s pretty cool,” said
Bill Solleder, marketing director
for Visit Hot Springs. “What better
place to view this once-in-a-lifetime
phenomenon than a city that has a
national park, mountains, hundreds of lodging, camping, RV and short-term rental
opportunities, 200 dining establishments, dozens of attractions, three lakes, and a
citizenry that knows how to treat visitors like celebrities?”

Hot Springs and Cuyahoga Valley are the only full-fledged national parks
in the path. Hot Springs is dead center in the path of totality, which is the narrow
strip of the country in which the sun will be totally dark.

Visit Hot Springs has been planning for the April 8, 2024 eclipse since
2020, when the event’s path across America was made public.

“In 2017, the last solar eclipse visible from North America, Casper,
Wyoming, saw a million people flood into their little town because Casper was in the
path of totality,” Solleder said. “They were completely unprepared to accommodate
an influx of that size.

Solleder said Visit Hot Springs, with creative work by Marisa Rodgers, the
agency’s digital media manager, has created a “micro-website” that has a countdown
clock and links that can be used to connect with Visit Hot Springs to locate lodging
and other information to begin planning for a trip to the city for the eclipse. The
micro-website is at http://www.totaleclipsearkansas.com/.

For more information, call Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027.

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Brook Olsen, Youth Services Programming Coordinator,
poses next to the intro sign for the upcoming StoryWalkTM. 

GC Library Will Present

StoryWalkTM on the

Hot Springs Greenway Trail

By Erin Baber
The Garland County Library (GCL) and Hot Springs Parks & Trails present

their first StoryWalk™ starting October 1, on the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail
beginning at the intersection of Seneca and Adams Streets.

What is a StoryWalk™? A StoryWalk™ is a fun way to combine reading and
the outdoors! From the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, co-creators of this project, “The
StoryWalk™ Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed
in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg
Hubbard Library.”

Ferguson was inspired to encourage parents or guardians to become
more involved in their child’s reading progress, while also encouraging physical
activity by getting people out to popular parks and walking paths. The books were
strategically chosen for children under seven years old so someone would have to
accompany them as they read/walked from page to page.

With the help of Rachel Senechal, formerly of the Kellogg-Hubbard
Library, and many others, this innovative reading program was brought to reality.
Now, over 12 foreign countries and all 50 states have participated since 2007, when
the StoryWalk™ project was first created.

The GCL is proud to present this StoryWalk™ in hopes to continue with
the project’s mission to promote early literacy, physical activity, and quality time
in nature with family. Please enjoy Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert and along the way
collect leaves, twigs, acorns, and anything that catches your eye to create your own
leaf man. Then, share your experience and creation with us on the Garland County
Community Facebook page.

Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. For
more information about StoryWalk™ visit www.kellogghubbard.org/storywalk.

Learn more about the Garland County Library and all its services and
offerings at www.gclibrary.com, 501-623-4161, or in person at 1427 Malvern
Avenue in Hot Springs.

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

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Dallas Brass at Woodlands for a
Return Engagement

The Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony

Guild is pleased to announce a return engagement of The

Dallas Brass at the Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto

Blvd., Hot Springs Village, on Thursday, October 6, 2022,

at 7:30 PM.

A Dallas Brass concert is better described as a

musical performance experience. This six-piece ensemble

can do things with brass instruments that defy explanation.

They do this with a wide repertoire that includes classical

masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood,

and patriotic music. The Brass includes Paul Carlson, Juan

Berrios, Jim Lutz, Garrett Klein, Buddy Deshler, and Josh

The Dallas Brass. Carlson.
In addition, they are master entertainers that will

have you standing in your seats and tapping your feet to the rhythm. Since their start in Lynn Janaskie, HS Jazz Society Secretary, Denny Teeter, owner of Teeter Motors,
and Valerie Tobin, President of HS Jazz Society.
1983, they have performed throughout America, Europe, and Asia. They have appeared
Teeter Donates to Jazz Society
with Skitch Henderson, Peter Nero, and Bob Hope, and have performed for U.S.
Following in his father’s footsteps once again, Denny Teeter, owner
Presidents. They have performed in Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, of Teeter Chevrolet in Malvern, has donated to a nonprofit organization in his
community. The Hot Springs Jazz Society was the lucky recipient in August.
D.C., and on television.
Teeter pledged $50 for every vehicle sold by his salespeople from August
A special treat will be a collection of Americana and Patriotic pieces performed 15 through August 31, at his Malvern Dealership. His salespeople sold 46 vehicles
during that time and Teeter donated $2,300 to the Jazz Society to help promote
by the Dallas Brass in collaboration with the Mountain Pine band. jazz in the Hot Springs community. This donation will also help send high school
students to Jazz camp and will help the Jazz Society present free concerts for the
All of this happens at Woodlands Auditorium on Thursday, October 6, 2022, public.

at 7:30 PM. Reserved seats are only $30. Tickets can be purchased by accessing www. Teeters’ generosity doesn’t start with The Hot Springs Jazz Society. He has
sponsored and donated to Jackson House, The Salvation Army, Ouachita’s Children
hotspringsvillage.thundertix. Youth and Service, Tootsies Dog Rescue, PHOEBE, The Hot Springs County
Humane Society, and numerous schools in Hot Springs, Fountain Lake, Bismarck,
Join the Symphony Guild for this wonderful evening of great music and top- Malvern, Jessieville, and Arkadelphia.

notch entertainment. Teeter is truly a man who gives to his community and surrounding area.
The Hot Springs Jazz Society appreciates his generosity immensely.

The Hot Springs Jazz Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization
"dedicated to perpetuating, promoting, and preserving Jazz Music, an original
American art form." Find out more about the great things they’re accomplishing at
www.hsjazzsociety.org.

To learn more about Teeter and his sales team, visit Denny at Teeter Motor
Company, 1512 W Moline St, in Malvern, or www.teetermotors.com.

Elementary students enjoy a performance by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Here in the Natural State, you can easily get swept away with the beauty all around,
especially when in Hot Springs National Park. But another added bonus to Hot Springs is
ASO to Perform Children’s that there is also ample cultural beauty to indulge in, as well. We’re talking about beautiful,
Concert October 13 eye-catching murals. Whether they celebrate local history, community, or just the whimsy
of art, these pieces, in and around downtown Hot Springs, make the area somewhat of an
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will perform for Garland County outdoor art museum.
elementary school children at Bank OZK Arena, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, on
Thursday, October 13. Visit www.hotsprings.org to Tour the Murals of Hot Springs.

The theme is STORYTIME. The conductor is Geoffrey Robson. Children will The Springs Magazine • October 2022 • 4
be thrilled with the ASO’s performance of excerpts from Mozart’s The Marriage of
Figaro, John Williams’s Harry Potter, Paul Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Tchaikovsky’s
Romeo and Juliet, and Stravinsky’s Firebird.

The concert will begin at 10:00 AM. The event is sponsored by the Hot Springs/
Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild. For information or to volunteer, please email
[email protected].

OCTOBER ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #398

Friday • OCT 7 • 5-9 PM • Visit HotSpringsArts.org for art news

The September record high temps have delayed the pop of our
stunning fall colors but soon artists will be taking note and recording
the fall beauty that surrounds us. We are fortunate that Gallery Walk
provides an opportunity to view new work by known and new artists.
So stop in Fri., Oct. 7, 5-9 PM, to “meet and greet” artists. Stroll our
ever-expanding arts district to find new treasures. Also, catch some
of the memorable films at the Hot Springs Doc Film Fest Oct. 7-15. Our favorite film
fest tradition is the Giant Bavarian Pretzel at Steinhaus Keller – a great film snack. In
the meantime, read on to catch up on our gallery’s October Art Matters, and, please,
be sure to let our folks know you found them in The Springs! Happy Halloween!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring Virgil Barksdale’s woodwork. “I work with the wood, never
against it. Nature dictates designs that cannot be altered without
total destruction of nature’s own art forms.” Also featured - Valerie
Hanks-Goetz’s horsetail pottery and pine needle baskets, and new
artist Susan Washington’s paintings. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Featured Artists are Daryl Wedwick and Tony Tabone, two
outstanding artists with very different styles. Cutter Morning Star
high school art students are displaying their work at the Gallery in
October. Miniature Art Featured Artists are Linda Shearer and Jan
Briggs. Mon & Wed-Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Sun: 12 PM-5 PM. Gallery Walk, 5 PM-9 PM.

DESOTO ROCK & GIFT SHOP
626 Central Avenue
You will find much more than rocks at DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop!  We
have recently expanded our interests to include some of Hot Springs’
most gifted artists. Art, decor, and jewelry, as well as, an expansive
collection of gems and minerals from all over the world wait to greet
you at Gallery Walk! Open 7 days. 10 AM-6 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
Día de Los Muertos Community Altar and Exhibition. Emergent Arts’ Día
de Los Muertos community altar and exhibition is our annual tradition.
Join us for an exhibition of artwork inspired by The Day of the Dead
on Oct. 7, Gallery Walk, 5-8 PM. Tuesday-Saturday: Noon-5 PM.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
Featuring work by Mark Blaney, Robbie Brindley, Donnie Copeland,
Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Steven Schneider, Sandra Sell, Gene
Sparling, and others. Also featuring a series of new wood sculptures
by Sandra Sell, recent work by abstract painter Donnie Copeland,
and new landscape photographs by Robbie Brindley. 10 AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, and by
appointment.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Open for Gallery Walk 4-9 PM. Stop by and enjoy the work of our
50 artists. Check out the live demo. Thur – Sun 10 AM-4 PM. Closed
Mon-Wed.

TRADITIONAL ART GUILD
[email protected]
TAG has celebrated art and supported artists since 1963, with a
2-year hiatus due to the pandemic. We will meet Oct. 20, at GC
Library. 10 AM-noon. We want to reach out to all of our creative
communities to invite them to attend and get involved. We meet on
the 3rd Thursdays from 10-Noon at the library. NO DUES until next year.

The cast of the Murder and Macabre Mystery Dinner Theater is looking very
suspicious! Can you guess who dun it? (l-r) Frank Janaskie, Lynn Janaskie, Paul

Lowe, T.J. Griffith. Not shown, Steve Freeman.

Mystery Dinner Theater Would
Like Your Help Solving Its
Barnyard Murder

Old MacDonald is well and feeling his oats. In fact, he has decided to have
a good old fashion Halloween Barnyard Party and the Murder & Macabre Mystery
Dinner Theater folks are inviting you to this zany who-dun-it. Come ready to help
solve it and have tons of Halloween fun!!!! It should be a blast, or should it???

Old MacDonald may be over his head in debt, and the farm animals know
it...ask any one of them. Check with Donkey, the ass, or Rocky the rooster, or Miss
Prissy Pig? Or maybe you could ask Baashebaa the sheep or Elvis the bull. They
know everything that goes on and there is bound to be a murder.

This barnyard murder will be held Friday and Saturday, October 28-29, at
The Porterhouse Restaurant at 707 Central Avenue. The Porterhouse will cater this
event with a buffet dinner and a cash bar will be available.

Dress as your favorite barnyard animal, a farmer, or come in your
Halloween attire and enter the costume contest.

Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations required. Doors open at 6 PM for
dinner and the play starts at 7 PM. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For tickets
or more info, call 501-627-5534.

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The very successful June Pride Month Walk drew nearly 300 people.

Halloween Spooktacular
Raises Funds for ARC

The Hot Springs Pride Alliance (HSPA) will be hosting its second annual
“Halloween Spooktacular” Sat., Oct. 29, 8:00 P.M. -12:00 A.M., at Whittington
Place, 301 Whittington Avenue.

This fundraiser will benefit the Tuggle and Shelby Clinic AIDS Resource
Center (ARC), Garland County’s only nonprofit medical clinic for HIV and AIDS
treatment.

This year’s theme is “Spooktacular Sideshow,” a party that will be a
carnivalesque, fun, and spooky night featuring live performances, a costume
contest, dancing, fun food treats, and specialty cocktails. Tickets are available at
www.hotspringspride.org. Purchase early as capacity is limited. Ages 21+.

The announcement of the “Spooktacular Sideshow” comes after a very
successful and community-engaged June Pride Month. The HSPA hosted a First
Friday gallery installation at Emergent Arts, several pop-up events, a downtown
Pride Walk, and the HSPA annual Pride Picnic at Arc Isle.

The Alliance wishes to express its gratitude to those that participated in
and supported June Pride Month: The Hot Springs city manager and officials, the
HS Police Department, and the HS National Park Rangers for their commitment to
creating a safe parade route, and to Visit Hot Springs for the media exposure.

A special thank you to Emergent Arts for its continued partnership and
to the Alliances’ commercial allies: Superior Bathhouse Brewery, Central Theater,
SQZBX Pizza, Grateful Head Pizza, Will’s Cinnamon Shop, and Destiny’s Bake
Shop. A big thank you to all the LGBTQ+ community and its allies that helped
make Pride Month a success by showing up to express their pride and solidarity
while helping to expand LGBTQ+ visibility in Hot Springs.

Hot Springs Pride Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose
mission is to engage, educate, empower, and enrich the LGBTQ+ community
in Garland County and the surrounding area. For more information visit www.
hotspringspride.org.

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

Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) It’s All About Rocks Historic District Antiques Capone’s Loft
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House 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
Magic & comedy for the whole family
Fat Bottom Girls Pupcake Shoppe Granny’s Kitchen
Pet-friendly cupcakes & pet supplies Uptown Market & Spirits Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner
Mini-market essentials from
sunscreen to spirits State & Pride Provisions Co.
HOTEL HALE 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

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 and restaurant
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
decor, boutiques and artisans
Great food & live music accessories, on-site handmade jewelry

The Avenue Renee’s American Art Gallery & Gifts
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 Committee. Front left to right - Wanda Felts, Martha Wilson, Chairman Jane
Oliver, Treasurer Jo Spoerle, Merylann Black. Back row - Past Chairman & cur-
rent Publicity Chair Peggy Barnett, Christina Clement, Concession Chair Jerry

Oliver, Secretary Joyce Rice, Marcia Albaugh.

Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair

Opens Its Doors October 7-9

The Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair is celebrating 53 years October 7-9, at
the Garland County Fairgrounds at 4831 Malvern Road.

This year’s juried show of handmade crafts has been planned from
beginning to end by a diversified group of volunteers from many of the Garland
County Extension Homemakers Council Clubs.

There are over 200 vendors including quilting, clothing, stuffed animals,
baby items, paintings, soaps, lotions, candles, jewelry, wooden utensils, and
furniture. For the kiddos there is a bouncy house and petting zoo. Food vendors offer
a variety of items including BBQ, kettle corn, funnel cakes, corn dogs, Mexican
food, and more.

The Extension Homemakers kitchen is open with the ever-popular ham &
bean dinners and freshly made donut holes, as well as hot dogs, burgers, fries, and
more. Free golf cart taxis are a big hit for taking treasures to shoppers’ cars. 

For more information, visit www.hotspringsartsandcraftsfair.com,
Facebook: Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair, or call Jane at 501-520-1333.

Looking for To-Dos in Hot Springs?

Try the City’s New Website

Acompletely new website featuring innovative
new tools to help visitors plan their visit to Hot Springs
was recently activated by Visit Hot Springs. (VHS)

“We have combined fresh design with
innovative tools to make planning your trip to Hot
Springs easy and fun,” VHS Marketing Director Bill
Solleder said. “Our online presence at www.hotsprings.
org will give visitors a comprehensive look at virtually
everything Hot Springs has to offer.”

The new interactive maps let visitors select a
specific part of town they are interested in. Once you
select a particular district, that map will show dining,
lodging, events, and attractions in that part of town.

The website will feature a new home page with fresh videos and
photography. The site offers links to places to stay, places to eat, things to do, events
to attend, as well as a free vacation guide.

“We are proud of our new site and believe it will deliver new hospitality
business to Hot Springs. And that benefits every single one of us.”

For more information call Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027.

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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 GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE Taco Mama Side Town THE RETRO FIT
Mexican restaurant

Lender’s Title Company Anchor Galaxy Connection
Largest independent title & High-end body piercing studio Superhero store & Star Wars Museum
escrow agency in AR & LA Just Swanky Consignment Boutique
Landmark Building Barrels Unlimited Upscale resale shop 600 Block Ouachita Ave
Winemaking kits and lessons
200 Block Ouachita Ave 400 Block Ouachita Ave 3B’s Bar & Grill 700 Block West Grand Ave
SixtyOne Celsius Dive bar, pool tables
Something Bleu Full-service communication firm Mariposa Design Merritt Wholesale Distributors Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Bridal boutique The Retro Fit Vintage decor, design Food service distributor Ice cream and burgers
Lavish Boutique Women’s, men’s, kids-retro M&M Travel Consultants Best Court Cottages Riley Art Glass Studio
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique Vacations & adventures Boutique cottages Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Starlite Club Hairapy
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables Beauty salon & barber shop. 500 Block Ouachita Ave Best Cafe Forever Beautiful
Stroope Tire, Inc. Gormet menu Permanent cosmetics
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint Tire dealer & repair shop Big Axe Battleground Superior Senior Care
Lunch & dinner; entertainment Farmers Insurance Axe throwing Garland Cty Election Commission In-home care services
KUHS 102.5 Darryl Wiltshire Agency Vote Here!
Hot Springs Solar Powered Ouachita Investment Group Garland County Courthouse HS Chamber of Commerce 800 Block West Grand Ave
Community Radio White Stone Government Offices
Mountain Valley Armory Real estate agency Hamp Williams Building 600 Block West Grand Ave Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
Chrysalis Day Spa Event venue Women’s apparel & Tea Room
300 Block Ouachita Ave Day spa and Med spa ACE Investments
Splash Wine Bar Surfas Culinary District The Clear Spring 200 Block Woodbine Street
Bank OZK Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Quality cookware & equipment Senior living community
Home Instead Senior Care Colorado Grill Willis & Son Roofing
In-home care for Seniors Southwest restaurant JUST SWANKY Roofing contractor
The Courthouse Chapel/Get The Parlour
Hitched Hot Springs Metaphysical shop Kids Source
Wedding planning venue Speech & Development therapy

Leo’s Service Center
Automotive repair

Crater of Diamonds to Celebrate 35,000th
Diamond Found at Park Since 1972

Crater of Diamonds State Park the excitement and give all park guests a fair

will celebrate an important moment in chance, we are withholding the exact number

its history in the coming weeks, as staff of diamonds found until after the milestone

prepares to recognize the 35,000th diamond is registered.”

found and registered there since the state Park and community leaders plan

park opened in 1972. to reward and recognize the diamond finder

“It’s amazing to work at a place with prizes, including a two-night stay at an

with so much history,” Park Superintendent Arkansas State Park. According to Rodney

Caleb Howell said. “Every diamond found Fagan, the mayor of Murfreesboro, the park

here has a story to go along with it, but plays an important role in the local economy,

milestones like this remind us of just how as well as statewide tourism. “Most store and

many discoveries park visitors have made restaurant owners will tell you that when the

over the past 50 years.” Crater of Diamonds is busy, their business

The Crater of Diamonds is good,” Fagan said. “We could not support

celebrated its first “milestone find” in 1986 the quality businesses we have without the

when park staff registered the 10,000th Crater of Diamonds, and we are very proud

diamond. The 30,000th diamond was to be the home of Crater of Diamonds State

registered in 2012. “It’s been about 10 Park.”

years, and we’re excited to celebrate this Park and community leaders plan to reward and recognize the finder of Located on Arkansas Highway
next significant step in the park’s history,” the 35,000th diamond with prizes, including a two-night stay at an Arkansas State Park. 301 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, Crater
Howell said. of Diamonds State Park is one of the only

Based on past trends of discoveries, park staff expects the diamond to be places in the world where the public can search for real diamonds in their original

found sometime in the next few weeks. According to Assistant Park Superintendent volcanic source. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except New Year’s Day,

Waymon Cox, “This will be a historic moment for Crater of Diamonds State Park, but Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve afternoon, and Christmas Day). For more information,

we also want it to be a surprise for the person who finds the diamond. To help build visit Facebook: Crater of Diamonds State Park.

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Arkansas High Country Bike Race Covers 1,000 Miles

of Arkansas Terrain

Hot Springs is the host community for this year’s Arkansas High Country Race

(AHCR) race and again for the 2023 race. The race begins October 8 in downtown Hot

Springs. The 2022 edition of the challenging race takes bicycle competitors on a loop that

encompasses much of the toughest mountain terrain in Arkansas.

The Arkansas High Country Route was developed by Arkansas’s own Chuck

Campbell in partnership with Adventure Cycling. The full AHCR 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 Womble and LOViT (Lake Ouachita Vista

Trail).

It takes riders through the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Mountains, Ozark

Plateaus, and the Arkansas River Valley. The full route can be broken down into three separate,

shorter loops: the southern, central, and northern AHCR loops.

“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 gives us an

opportunity 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.”

Race director Andrew Onermaa said, “My excitement level is through the roof with

the incorporation of the South Loop and the Ouachita Triple Crown for this year's edition of

the Arkansas High Country Race.

“The buzz around the Arkansas High Country being one of the premier bikepacking

events in the country won't let down with an epic (literally International Mountain Biking

Association trails denoted EPIC) mountain bike loop around Lake Ouachita in addition to the

‘High Country's Greatest Hits’ in the southern region of the route via the South Loop. Three

races, one event. It's gonna be a party in Hot Springs.”

Johnny Brazil, owner of Jackalope Cycling and AHCR Race in Russellville, said, “I

am stoked to see what the Arkansas High Country Race looks like with Hot Springs style and Darren Gilmore is sprayed with champagne at the finish of the 2021 race in
access splashed into the event. Also, I look forward to collaborating with our statewide cycling Fayetteville. He won second place overall. — Photo by Kai Caddy
community for another year of highlighting the beauty of Arkansas cycling opportunities and
letting the world see how amazing and tough our terrain can be.”

With Hot Springs being chosen as the host city, the riders who have done the race multiple years from other starting points will have to reevaluate their strategy. “As

many as 150 riders will come to Hot Springs to push themselves and their bodies to the absolute limits in a race where just finishing is winning,” Berry said.

Riders may register online at BikeReg.com. For more information call Traci Berry at 501-321-2027, or visit www.arkansashighcountry.com.

Enjoy Jazz Nights Twice
Monthly Starting In October

Summer Concerts The Hot Springs Jazz
Continue at Adair Park Society presents Jazz Night
with the Central Cabaret &
The City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Department will host the Adair Park Nightclub (formerly Central
Concert Series at Kenneth Adair Memorial Park, 358 Central Avenue, on Fridays and Theatre) beginning in October
Saturdays through October 29. Concert times will be 6 – 9 PM on Fridays, 11 AM – 9 PM 2022.
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 Jazz Night will
www.cityhs.net/parks and Facebook www.facebook.com/HotSpringsParksTrails. be presented the first and
third Tuesday of each
Interested artists are encouraged to fill out the Adair Park Concert Series month beginning October
application at www.cityhs.net/adairconcert. 4 with The Goat Band.
The band consists of Barry
11 • The Springs Magazine • October 2022 McVinney on sax/clarinet/
flute, Steve Hudelson on
guitar, Brian Wolerton on bass, and Patrick Lindsey on drums.
The Central Cabaret, located at 1008 Central Avenue, opens the
kitchen and full bar at 5 pm. The show will begin at 7 pm. Tickets range
from $5 and up in advance online and general seating for $20 at the door on
the day of the event.
Visit  www.hsjazzsociety.org for more information about Jazz Night
and www.centraltheatrehs.com for tickets.

There’s a new party venue in town! Rent this bus for your special events.

Fun Bus, Party Bus
Now Available for Events

Announcing the immediate availability of the only Party Bus in Hot Springs,
Arkansas. Party planners will now be able to rent the Fun Bus, Party Bus, a party/club
on wheels, for a special party or occasion.

The Fun Bus, Party Bus is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, bachelor and
bachelorette parties, football tailgating, convention transportation, birthdays, or just a
night on the town. It’s a Fun! Fun! Fun! Party on wheels

And it is now available to rent for your next special party or occasion. You
can create a great atmosphere easily with your guests while traveling to the destination
of your choice. The “Fun Bus” is professionally driven by a licensed chauffeur and
includes seating for eighteen people, laser lights, a full stereo surround sound system,
a bar, and much more.

To book the Fun Bus, Party Bus for your next special party or event simply
call 888 FUNBUSS. (888-386-2877)

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FRI | OCT 7 WED | OCT 12 2022 SCHEDULE

4:00PM VIP Reception & Champagne Toast | Magnolia Room 9:00AM Student Screening: Lakota Nation vs The United States |
7:00PM OPENING NIGHTCEREMONY& FILM: Patrick and the Whale | Cinema 1
Cinema 1 12:00PM Nelly and Nadine | Cinema 2
1:00PM Shorts Program: Stand Up, Fight Back! | Cinema 1
9:00PM OPENING NIGHT PARTY | Oaklawn Event Center 2:30PM Outta The Muck | Cinema 2
4:00PM Shorts Program: Social Animals | Cinema 1
SAT | OCT 8 5:00PM And Still I Sing | Cinema 2
7:00PM Boycott | Cinema 1
9:00AM HSDFF Wellness Series: Hike & Meditation: 7:30PM The Art of Making It | Cinema 2
Arlington Hotel front steps 9:00PM After Party | Grateful Head Pizza
10:30AM Butterfly in the Sky | Cinema 1
11:00AM Hidden Letters | Cinema 2 THUR | OCT 13
1:00PM Mama Bears | Cinema 1
1:30PM Shorts Program: Flora + Fauna | Cinema 2 9:00AM Student Screening: The Cave Of Adullam | Cinema 1
4:00PM You Have No Idea | Cinema 1 11:00AM Sansón and Me | Cinema 2
5:00PM Shorts Program: Experimentations | Cinema 2 12:30PM De Humani Corporis Fabrica | Cinema 1
7:00PM Retrograde | Cinema 1 1:00PM Renaud Retrospective: Off to War Part 1 & 2 | Cinema 2
7:30PM The Pez Outlaw | Cinema 2 4:00PM Growing Up Grovey | Cinema 1
9:00PM After Party | Gangster Museum of America 5:00PM I Didn’t See You There | Cinema 2
7:00PM Body Parts | Cinema 2
SUN | OCT 9 7:30PM Int’l Centerpiece Film: All That Breathes | Cinema 1
9:00PM After Party | the Rooftop - Waters Hotel
9:30AM HSDFF Wellness Series: Sound Bath Meditation: Arlington -
Magnolia Room FRI | OCT 14
10:30AM Shorts Program: This American Life | Cinema 1
11:00AM Let The Little Light Shine | Cinema 2 10:30AM Turn Your Body to the Sun | Cinema 1
1:30PM A Run For More | Cinema 1 12:00PM Shorts Program: Respect Your Elders | Cinema 2
2:00PM Midwives | Cinema 2 1:00PM Fashion Reimagined | Cinema 1
4:00PM Turn Every Page | Cinema 2 3:00PM Blurring the Color Line | Cinema 2
4:30PM Scout Master | Cinema 1 3:30PM Shorts Program: Creative Spirit | Cinema 1
6:30PM Shorts Program: Faces to Remember | Cinema 2 5:00PM US Centerpiece Film: The Exiles | Cinema 2
7:00PM Still Working 9 to 5 | Cinema 1 7:00PM Finding Her Beat | Cinema 1
9:00PM After Party | Deluca’s Pizzeria 7:30PM Tantura | Cinema 2
9:00PM After Party | The Clubhouse of Hot Springs
MON | OCT 10
SAT | OCT 15
11:30AM Mariupolis 2 | Cinema 1
12:00PM The Time of the Fireflies | Cinema 2 9:30AM HSDFF Wellness Series: Yoga | Magnolia Room
2:00PM It Runs in the Family | Cinema 2 10:00AM Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story Of The Cabbage Patch
2:30PM Reciprocity Project | Cinema 1 Kids | Cinema 1
4:30PM Skate Dreams | Cinema 2 10:30AM Framing Agnes | Cinema 2
5:00PM Pasto Bueno | Cinema 1 12:00PM The Delights | Cinema 1
7:00PM Lakota Nation vs the United States | Cinema 2 12:30PM Choy Retrospective: Who Killed Vincent Chin? | Cinema 2
7:30PM A Thousand Fires | Cinema 1 2:30PM Roots of Fire | Cinema 1
9:00PM After Party | Splash Wine Bar 3:30PM The Thief Collector | Cinema 2
7:00PM Closing Night Gala: The Return of Tanya Tucker - Featuring
TUES | OCT 11 Brandi Carlile | Cinema 1
9:00 PM Closing Night Party | Whittington Place
9:00AM Student Screening: Educational Shorts Block | Cinema 1
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12:30PM Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams | Cinema 1
1:00PM Emerging Filmmakers Program | Cinema 2
3:30PM A Decent Home | Cinema 1
5:00PM After Sherman | Cinema 2
7:00PM Bad Axe | Cinema 1
7:30PM Sirens | Cinema 2
9:00PM After Party | Superior Bathhouse Brewery

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OUR G ALA FILMS

OPENING NIGHT: PATRICK & THE WHALE
DIR: Mark Fletcher | USA | US PREMIERE
FRI | OCT 7 | 7:00PM

Dive underwater to witness the extraordinary connection between one person and the natural world.
Renowned wildlife photographer and television host Patrick Dykstra has traveled the world pursuing his
passion for marine life and the Earth’s oceans. While filming a population of sperm whales near Dominica,
Dykstra has a life-altering experience when he meets and begins interacting with Dolores, a female
whale. What begins as play transforms into attempts at communication and, ultimately, the formation of a
meaningful bond. PATRICK AND THE WHALE is a gorgeously photographed documentary that examines the
interconnected nature of life on Earth. Director Mark Fletcher’s film is a conservation tale rooted in a sense
of awe and wonder as Dykstra eagerly searches for a greater understanding of the natural world. James
Reed, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker of MY OCTOPUS TEACHER, is an Executive Producer.

CLOSING NIGHT: THE RETURN OF TANYA TUCKER: FEATURING BRANDI CARLILE
DIR: Kathlyn Horan | USA
SAT | OCT 15 | 7:00PM

Enter the studio with country music legend Tanya Tucker as she records her first album of new material in
nearly two decades. Under the guidance of producers Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, Tucker creates
a moving and vulnerable work that showcases her voice, both as a quintessential singer in the country
canon and as an authentic and vulnerable songwriter. With her smash hit “Delta Dawn,” 13-year-old Tanya
Tucker burst into the country music scene with her powerful voice and charisma. Grammy-winning singer-
songwriter Brandi Carlile often cites Tanya Tucker as an influential figure in her career, let alone as one of
the great voices of her generation, alongside the likes of Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. Carlile is eager to
work with Tucker and a new album begins to take shape as the two artists spend time together and share
stories. Director Kathlyn Horan’s film captures an honest and thrilling look behind the scenes at the highs
and lows of the creative process.

INTERNATIONAL CENTERPIECE: ALL THAT BREATHES
DIR: Shaunak Sen | INDIA
THUR | OCT 14 | 7:30PM

An acrid fog perpetually blankets the city of New Delhi. Overcast skies shadow residents, and a dark,
smokey haze engulfs every living creature. New Delhi is the capital city with the worst air pollution in
the world, compromising the health and safety of its citizens and ecosystem. In the city, swarms of black
kites are common in the sky. While most residents rarely consider the birds’ plight, Muslim brothers
Mohammed Saud and Nadeem Shahzad have an inexplicable kinship with the raptors. The co-founders of
Wildlife Rescue, a bird hospital in urgent need of resources, work tirelessly to treat them. This captivating,
award-winning film World Premiered at the 2022 Sundance to critical acclaim, winning the World Cinema
Documentary Grand Jury Prize and designating the film as an awards season frontrunner. In a rare
occurrence, it was subsequently invited to screen at the prestigious 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it
won the top documentary prize. Shaunak Sen’s ALL THAT BREATHES captures two men’s extraordinary
devotion to a disregarded creature.

US CENTERPIECE: THE EXILES
DIR: Ben Klein & Violet Columbus USA
FRI | OCT 14 | 5:00 PM

Christine Choy is a brashly opinionated and fearlessly punk documentary filmmaker whose straight-
shooting, direct manner clashes perfectly with her provocative sense of humor. Her role as a film professor
at NYU has influenced generations of filmmakers. In 1989, Choy and her filmmaking partner Renee Tajima-
Peña headed to China in the aftermath of the June 4th Tiananmen Square Massacre to document the
leaders of the pro-democracy protests who were able to escape to political exile. Although that film project
was never completed, today Choy travels the world to share this footage with the dissidents who have
never been able to return to their home country. The film cuts back and forth between Choy’s original
footage of the Chinese exiles and their present-day ruminations. Harnessing Choy’s star-power, directed
with potent energy and precision by first-time filmmakers Violet Columbus and Ben Klein, and the winner
of the U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, THE EXILES speaks to
the universal power of the medium of documentary filmmaking.

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OUR FEATURE F ILMS
precedence in a martial arts program
A DECENT HOME BILLION DOLLAR BABIES: THE designed to mentor to struggling boys GROWING UP GROVEY
DIR: Sara Terry | USA TRUE STORY OF THE CABBAGE with loving discipline. DIR: Quinn Grovey &
TUES | OCT 11 | 3:30 PM PATCH KIDS Tracy Anderson | USA
As wealthy interests buy up mobile DIR: Andrew Jenks | USA DE HUMANI CORPORIS FABRICA THUR | OCT 13 | 4:00 PM
home parks across America, residents SAT | OCT 15 | 10:00 AM DIR: Lucien Castaing-Taylor & Verena Arkansas football legend Quinn Grovey
at risk of displacement band together Neil Patrick Harris narrates this Paravel | France famously led his team in back-to-back
to protect their communities and charming profile of the Cabbage THUR | OCT 13 | 12:30 PM conference championships, but his
their right to affordable housing. Patch Kids, a beloved toy brand Using groundbreaking camera second calling in life as a caregiver
that reshaped consumer habits and technology to explore inside the human to his ailing mother may become his
A RUN FOR MORE impacted popular culture. body, this boldly visceral doc offers a greatest legacy.
DIR: Ray Whitehouse | USA deep immersion into the complex and
SUN | OCT 9 | 1:30 PM BLURRING THE COLOR LINE surreal world of surgeons. HIDDEN LETTERS
Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe runs for DIR: Crystal Kwok | USA DIR: Violet Du Feng &
city council in San Antonio, TX. If FRI | OCT 14 | 3:00 PM DECONSTRUCTING KAREN Qing Zhao | China
victorious, she’ll be the first openly In this personal documentary about DIR: Patty Ivins Specht | USA SAT | OCT 8 | 11:00 AM
transgender elected official in the family and race, filmmaker Crystal TUES | OCT 11 | 11:00 AM In contemporary China, Hu Xin and
state. Kwok explores the history of her Leveraging the polite social conventions Simu work to preserve the secret
Chinese-American family living in of a dinner party, activists moderate a historical language of Nushu, a form
A THOUSAND FIRES the American South during the Jim candid conversation about racism with of writing used by Chinese women
DIR: Saeed Taji Farouky | France Crow era of racial segregation. white women interested in learning to communicate under an oppressive
MON | OCT 10 | 7:30 PM about their unintentional complicity in patriarchal society
A modest, family-operated oil field in BODY PARTS white supremacy.
Myanmar serves as the backdrop for DIR: Kristy Guevara-Flanagan | USA I DIDN'T SEE YOU THERE
a portrait of generational poverty, THUR | OCT 13 | 7:00 PM THE DELIGHTS DIR: Reid Davenport | USA
karmic power, and learning to let go. Featuring interviews with Jane DIR: Eduardo Crespo | Argentina THUR | OCT 13 | 5:00 PM
Fonda, Rose McGowan, and director SAT | OCT 15 | 12:00 PM When a circus tent goes up outside
AFTER SHERMAN Karyn Kusama, this illuminating A warm-hearted, joyful coming-of-age his apartment, a filmmaker fastens a
DIR: Jon Sesrie Goff | USA survey of film history explores how story following students who attend camera to his wheelchair and offers an
TUES | OCT 11 | 5:00 PM sex, sexuality, and nudity have a charming boarding in the Argentine unflinching reflection on disability and
Jon Sesrie-Goff explores his ancestry been portrayed onscreen through a countryside where they are taught the spectacle.
in the South Carolina Gullah slanted male gaze. trades of farm life
Geechee community, reflecting on IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
his Southern roots that shape his BOYCOTT FASHION REIMAGINED DIR: Victoria Linares
cultural heritage and racial trauma. DIR: Julia Bacha | USA DIR: Becky Hutner | USA Dominican Republic
WED | OCT 12 | 7:00 PM FRI | OCT 14 | 1:00 PM MON | OCT 10 | 2:00 PM
AND STILL I SING As state governments across the Blending fiction and non-fiction, the A budding filmmaker examines the life
DIR: Fazila Amiri | Canada country pass legislation to restrict legacy of a transgender woman dubbed of pioneering Caribbean filmmaker
US PREMIERE political boycotts of Israel, this “Agnes” is explored after discovering Oscar Torres after discovering that they
WED | OCT 12 | 5:00 PM compelling investigation presents her case file from a 1960s UCLA are related. In the process, she recovers
Before the return of the Taliban in the stories of individuals and gender clinic. a cinematic legacy erased from both
Afghanistan, two singers compete organizations impacted by the laws. his nation's history and their family's
to be the first female winner on the memory.
popular reality TV show Afghan Star. BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY FINDING HER BEAT
DIR: Bradford Thomason DIR: Dawn Mikkelson & Keri Pickett LAKOTA NATION VS
THE ART OF MAKING IT & Brett Whitford | USA FRI | OCT 14 | 7:00 PM | USA THE UNITED STATES
DIR: Kelcey Edwards | USA SAT | OCT 8 | 10:30 AM Female Taiko drummers from around DIR: Jesse Short Bull & Laura Tomaselli
WED | OCT 12 | 7:30 PM The beloved educational program the world gather in Minnesota to MON | OCT 10 | 7:00 PM | USA
What does it take to work and Reading Rainbow inspired a prepare for an unprecedented all- Directors Jesse Short Bull and Laura
survive as an artist today? Go behind generation of readers. This loving women performance of this Japanese Tomaselli confront generations of
the scenes of the art world in this and thoughtful documentary profiles musical tradition once exclusive to colonial violence, broken treaties,
carefully crafted exposé. the creation and lasting impact of men. inaccurate histories, and harmful false
the iconic television show. FRAMING AGNES narratives in LAKOTA NATION VS.
BAD AXE DIR: Chase Joynt | USA THE UNITED STATES.
DIR: David Siev | USA THE CAVE OF ADULLAM SAT | OCT 15 | 10:30 AM
TUES | OCT 11 | 7:00 PM DIR: Laura Checkoway | USA Blending fiction and non-fiction, the
An Asian-American family struggles THUR | OCT 13 | 9:00 AM legacy of a transgender woman dubbed
to keep their restaurant afloat while In Jason Wilson's Detroit dojo, the “Agnes” is explored after discovering
navigating the 2020 COVID-19 emotional maturity and mental her case file from a 1960s UCLA
pandemic and rising social tensions health of the young participants take gender clinic.
in their rural Michigan town.

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LET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE OUTTA THE MUCK ROOTS OF FIRE STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
DIR: Kevin Shaw | USA DIR: Ira McKinley & DIR: Abby Berendt Lavoi & DIR: Camille Hardman &
SUN | OCT 9 | 11:00 AM Bhawin Suchak | USA Jeremey Lavoi | USA Gary Lane | USA
When a school district announces the WED | OCT 12 | 2:30 PM SAT | OCT 15 | 2:30 PM SUN | OCT 9 | 7:00 PM
closure of a top-ranking elementary Director Ira McKinley returns to his In Louisiana, a group of musicians Behind the laughter of the 1980 film
school in an underserved community, hometown with his camera to capture honors the rich history and cultural classic 9 to 5 was a charged statement
parents and students challenge an the spirit of his community and in the legacyofCajun music.With electrifying about female workplace inequality
institution cowering to gentrification. process, he lovingly paints an intimate performances, this documentary that is still relevant 40 years later.
portrait of personal legacy, family, examines the intersection between
MAMA BEARS football, and Black resilience. music and tradition. TANTURA
DIR: Daresha Kyi | USA DIR: Alon Schwarz | Israel
SAT | OCT 8 | 1:00 PM PASTO BUENO SALVATORE: SHOEMAKER OF FRI | OCT 14 | 7:30 PM
With the goal of spreading love and DIR: Carlos Montalva & Alex Meza DREAMS Former Israeli soldiers and government
support for LGBTQIA+ youth, a group USA, Peru | WORLD PREMIERE DIR: Luca Guadagnino | Italy officials are confronted with
of mothers become activists one hug MON | OCT 10 | 5:00 PM TUES | OCT 11 | 12:30 PM controversial recordings confirming a
at a time. An Arkansas gem dealer organizes A luxurious, decadent portrait of the brutal massacre in Palestine that was
a mining expedition in Peru, but iconic Italian “shoemaker to the stars,” previously covered up by the state.
MARIUPOLIS 2 the difficult work to obtain the rare Salvatore Ferragamo, whose enduring
DIR: Mantas Kvedaravičius | Lithuania mineral proves to be dangerous. vision and craftsmanship defined an THE THIEF COLLECTOR
MON | OCT 10 | 11:30 AM era of Hollywood glamour. DIR: Allison Otto | USA
The citizens ofMariupol fight to survive THE PEZ OUTLAW SAT | OCT 15 | 3:30 PM
under unfathomable circumstances in DIR: Amy Bandlien Storkel & SANSÓN AND ME After Willem de Kooning’s painting
this urgent and vital portrait of the Bryan Storkel | USA DIR: Rodrigo Reyes | Mexico Woman-Ochre is stolen in a daring
present-day war in Ukraine. SAT | OCT 8 | 7:30 PM THUR | OCT 13 | 11:00 AM mid-day heist, a decades-long mystery
Steve Glew builds a multimillion- A documentarian recreates his vexes law enforcement and the art
MIDWIVES dollar empire by smuggling rare Pez undocumented and incarcerated world at large.
DIR: Snow Hnin Ei Hlaing | Germany Dispensers into the United States subject's childhood using letters,
SUN | OCT 9 | 2:00 PM from Europe in this quirky true crime family interviews, and creative THE TIME OF THE FIREFLIES
Two midwives, one Buddhist and documentary. reenactments to better understand DIR: Matteo Robert Morales &
the other Muslim combat volatile the events that led to his arrest. Mattis Appelqvist Dalton | Mexico
ethnic and historical conflict to work RETROGRADE MON | OCT 10 | 12:00 PM
alongside one another at a makeshift DIR: Matthew Heineman | USA SCOUT MASTER A man reflects on the loneliness of
clinic in Myanmar. SAT | OCT 8 | 7:00 PM Dir: Neil Collier New York City while working tirelessly
With unprecedented access into WORLD PREMIERE | USA to help his family back in Mexico
NELLY AND NADINE America’s longest military conflict, this SUN | OCT 9 | 4:30 PM whom he hasn’t seen in thirteen years.
DIR: Magnus Gertten | Sweden film follows soldiers during the final A rural Arkansas community grapples
WED | OCT 12 | 12:00 PM months of the war in Afghanistan. with the devastating revelation that a TURN EVERY PAGE
Nadine and Nelly fell in love while local man used his position as a scout Dir: Lizzie Gottlieb | USA
they were prisoners in a German leader to sexually assault young boys. SUN | OCT 9 | 4:00 PM
concentration camp. Once free, they The unique bond that exists between
embarked upon building a beautiful SIRENS a writer and their editor is explored in
life together. Dir: Rita Baghdadi | Lebanon this profile of the working relationship
TUES | OCT 11 | 7:30 PM between author Robert Caro and
Lilas and Shery, co-founders of the editor Robert Gottlieb.
Middle East's first all-female thrash
metal band, navigate changing TURN YOUR BODY TO THE SUN
relationships, developing identities, Dir: Aliona van der Hors
and the diverging paths that threaten The Netherlands
their pursuit of rock music fame. FRI | OCT 14 | 10:30 AM
Using his diaries and public archives,
SKATE DREAMS a daughter traces her silent father’s
DIR: Jessica Edwards | USA extraordinary life story as a Soviet
MON | OCT 10 | 4:30 PM soldier captured by Nazis in WWII.
Women's skateboarding is the fastest
growing demographic in action sports. YOU HAVE NO IDEA
This exciting and joyful documentary DIR: Alexander Jeffery & Paul
profiles female skaters who are Petersen USA | WORLD PREMIERE
ushering in a new era of inclusion in a SAT | OCT 8 | 4:00 PM
once male-dominated sport. A determined mother embarks on a
journey of advocacy when her son is
diagnosed with Autism in the early 90s,
a time when medical understanding
and treatment were limited.

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PRESENTED BY CHI ST. VINCENT LIVE & IN-PERSON

INSPIRATION HIKE LAST YEAR’S FILM FANS ENJOYED
SAT | OCT 8 | 9:00AM-11:00AM A GORGEOUS HIKE IN THE PARK ...
Step outside and explore the trails of the Hot Springs National Park!
We invite you to stroll up to the Hot Springs Mountain Tower and
join in a meditation led by Chana Caylor to help recenter ourselves
and calm the stress of our daily lives. This is a great way to enjoy
the outdoors, mingle with other film lovers, and prepare your heart
and mind for a week of film-watching!
*Event will start and end at the steps of the Arlington Hotel
days a week.
*Event will take place in the Magnolia Room in the Arlington Hotel

THIS YEAR TRY A SOUND BATH AS WELL AS YOGA ON THE
MEDITATION TO TUNE UP YOUR SPIRIT ROOFTOP AT THE WATERS HOTEL.

SOUND BATH MEDITATION
SUN | OCT 9 | 9:30AM-11:00AM
The unique Sound Bath Meditation will offer you a window of
time for self-care – allowing you to quiet your mind, connect to
your higher self, and activate your vibrational being. We invite
you to begin your day with some light breathwork, light heart-
opening movement, and vocal toning to prepare your mind, body,
and spirit for a powerful sound journey guided by sacred and rare
instruments. Erika Muelle creates a blissful sonic universe with
Crystal Singing Bowls, Sacred Drums, Flower of Life Gong, and
other rare instruments.
*Event will take place in the Magnolia Room in the Arlington Hotel

YOGA
*SPONSORED BY THE YOGA PLACE
SAT | OCT 15 | 9:30-10:00AM
Grab your mat (or towel) and meet us at the Arlington Magnolia
Room for a free yoga class taught by Karen Reeves of The Yoga
Place. Karen began practicing yoga soon after her doctor gave the
diagnosis of extreme osteoarthritis in both knees in 2004 and said
“no more impact exercise.” She knew the physical and emotional
benefits of being physically active and felt lost when she could no
longer do the things that made her feel better. Soon after, she took
her first yoga class and developed a passion for it. Through regular
practice, she realized she was becoming healthier, stronger, and
more flexible. But unlike other exercise routines, this practice made
her feel calmer, less anxious, more focused, and more spiritually
connected to God and other people. Along with her teaching
partner mat mate, Sharon Stickney, Karen opened the doors to
The Yoga Place on July 1, 2013. With gratitude to Sharon, Kristine
Artymowski, the current building owner, and countless students
and friends, their doors are still open and they offer classes seven
days a week.
*Event will take place in the Magnolia Room in the Arlington Hotel

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CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

BRENT RENAUD Brent Renaud Retrospective Screening: Off to War (2005)

Before being killed while covering the war in Ukraine in March of 2022, Dir: Brent Renaud and Craig Renaud
Brent Renaud had spent over two decades traveling the world making THUR | OCT 13 | 2PM | Cinema 2
character-driven verité documentaries.
In 2004, Arkansas filmmakers Brent and Craig Renaud arrived in Iraq
Along with his brother Craig, Renaud won almost every major award alongside a National Guard deployment from their home state.
in television journalism. He won a Peabody for the Vice series Last
Chance High, a Columbia Dupont Award for a New York Times story that OFF TO WAR examines the realities of America’s War on Terror throughout
followed the lives of children injured by the earthquake in Haiti, and the entire eighteen month tour.
another Columbia DuPont Award the following year for a documentary
about the drug war in Mexico.

The Renaud Brothers’ ten-part series Off to War was the first time a
group of soldiers had been filmed for an entire deployment at war and
won an Overseas Press Club Award and an International Documentary
Association Award. Brent Renaud served as a visiting distinguished
professor of journalism ethics at the University of Arkansas and was a
Harvard Nieman Fellow.

Having grown up in Arkansas, and as a co-founder of the Little Rock Film
Festival and alumnus with multiple films at the Hot Springs Documentary
Film Festival (starting with Off to War in 2005), Renaud had strong ties
both to HSDFF and the state.

An award presentation will be held with special guests on Friday, October
7th at the Opening Night Ceremony and going forward the award will be
known as the “Brent Renaud Career Achievement Award”.

IMPACT AWARD

CHRISTINE CHOY

A pioneer Asian American filmmaker, Christine Choy has made more than 85 films and received over
sixty international awards, including her Oscar nominated film Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987).

She has been a recipient of numerous fellowships, among them: John Simon Guggenheim, Rockefeller,
Asian Cultural Council, Fulbright Senior Research, and an award for best cinematography from the
Sundance International Film Festival. Choy’s latest collaborative documentary film, The Exiles, won
the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2022.

Her work has been broadcasted on HBO, PBS, Sundance Channel, Lifetime, NHK, and many other
stations. Her works have also been featured at Berlin, Cannes, Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Hong
Kong, and Pusan International festivals, as well as the Asian American International Festival in San
Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. She is the founding director of Third World Newsreel and
School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, a member of Project Vetting committee of
the Film Development Fund, Hong Kong, and an International Trustee Member of the Asia Society
from 1995 to 2002. She is a member of AMPAS (Academy of Motion Pictures and Science of the
United States of America).

Christine Choy will be in attendance to accept the award on Friday, October 14 at 5:00 PM before the
screening of The Exiles.

Christine Choy Retrospective: Who Killed Vincent Chin (1987)
Dir: Christine Choy & Renee Tajima-Peña
SAT | OCT 15 | 2:30PM | Cinema 2

When a Chinese-American automative engineer is assaulted and killed in 1982, civil rights advocates
fight to prove he was coldly murdered in a racially motivated hate crime.

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OUR SHORT S PRO GRAM

FLORA + FAUNA EXPERIMENTATIONS ADJUSTING DADDY BUSINESS

SAT | OCT 8 | 1:30PM SAT | OCT 8 | 5:00 PM DIR: Dejan Petrović DIR: Christopher Stoudt
USA | 19 min USA | 21 min
AMERICAN SCAR BLUE ROOM A stray dog held in an animal shelter Christopher “Tattoo” Fontes reforms
refuses to submit to its trainer, his life of petty crime when his son
DIR: Daniel Lombroso Dir: Merete Mueller reflecting our complicated societal is born, but can he reconcile long-
USA | 13 min USA | 11 min expectation of total submission to suppressed childhood trauma to be
A photographer captures the Incarcerated individuals are shown authority figures. the best father possible?
devastating impact ofthe construction videos of wildlife and beautiful
of the US-Mexico border wall on the outdoor scenery by researchers in THIS AMERICAN LIFE ELSA
region’s ecosystem. this meditation on isolation and
humanity’s relationship with the SUN | OCT 9 | 10:30 AM DIR: Cameron S Mitchell
TO THE BONE natural world. USA | 8 min
STRANGER AT THE GATE Elsa Sjunnesona is a force of nature—
DIR: Andy Sarjahani SIGNAL AND NOISE she is a professor, media critic,
USA | 6 min DIR: Joshua Seftel accomplished fencer, avid hiker, and
An Arkansas hunter reflects on the DIR: Jess Shane, Katie Mathews USA | 30 min published author. She also happens
nature of mortality in this poetic and USA | 14 min A former US Marine, fueled by hate to be DeafBlind.
beautifully filmed short documentary. The strict media censorship of and racism, plans to attack an Islamic
Guantánamo Bay is bypassed by Center, but instead finds belonging THE BUNKER BOOM: BETTER
SONORA mixing ambient field recordings with and hope in the faith community. SAFE THAN SORRY
a former detainee’s recollections,
DIR: Johnny Holder, Pablo Camacho offering a visceral portrait of a CANS CAN’T STAND DIR: Arianna LaPenne
USA | 24 min notoriously secret place. USA | 25 min
Juan Pablo Culasso is a birder, DIR: Matt Nadel, Megan Plotka Doomsday preppers from around
exploring the natural world in KICKING THE CLOUDS USA | 18 min the United States are profiled in this
Colombia. Because of his visual A group of New Orleans activists led documentary that explores the desire
impairment, he utilizes his other DIR: Sky Hopinka by Black trans women fights to repeal to prepare for the worst while still
senses to connect with nature. USA | 16 min an antiquated Louisiana law targeting maintaining human connection.
A filmmaker reflects on language, the queer and trans community.
ECO-HACK! ancestral knowledge, place, and IN SEARCH OF BOOZERS
identity as she reviews audio YOU’LL BE HAPPIER AND SCHMUCKS
DIR: Josh Izenberg and Brett Marty cassettes recorded by her mother and
USA | 16 min grandmother. DIR: Daniel Lombroso DIR: Hrag Yedalian
To protect a species of desert USA | 21 min USA | 13 min
tortoises from ravens, a conservation LISTEN TO THE BEAT OF Jennifer hasn’t achieved “true beauty” Joshua Morris has amassed quite the
biologist looks to modern technology OUR IMAGES despite multiple cosmetic surgeries. unique sports card collection. Morris
to find long-lasting solutions. But now that she’s receiving a Brazilian seeks out humor as he acquires cards
DIR: Audrey and Maxime Jean- Butt Lift, a high-risk procedure and for pro athletes like Dick Paradise,
FROM DREAMS TO DUST Baptiste viral trend, will she finally be content? Emerson Boozer, and Harry Colon.
USA | 15 min
DIR: Stephanie Tangkilisan, Archival footage and lyrical editing THE FLAGMAKERS IRON SHARPENS IRON
Muhammad Fadli combine to give voice to the 600
USA | 9 min Guyanese people displaced from DIR: Cynthia Wade, Sharon Liese DIR: John Gallen
The devastating environmental their homelands when the French USA | 35 min USA | 10 min
impact of a nickel mining operation government established a space A diverse group of employees, many A look at the jaw-dropping physical
transforms the ecological and center in Kourou. immigrants and refugees, ponder prowess and athletic excellence of
financial realities of an Indonesian American patriotism and the flag’s two of the world’s most decorated
fishing village. MEMORIA(L) meaning while working in the nation’s wheelchair basketball rivals, Steve
largest American flag factory. Serio and Patrick Anderson.
HOLY COWBOYS DIR: Ian Kelly
USA | 9 min FACES TO REMEMBER STAND UP, FIGHT BACK!
DIR: Varun Chopra In 1937, 10 people are killed by police
USA | 24 min at a demonstration outside Republic SUN | OCT 9 |6:30 PM WED | OCT | 12 | 1:00 PM
Preying on their love of the holy cow, Steel. Archival footage and animation
a group of young boys is covertly are used to investigate the Memorial FREE TO CARE
indoctrinated by a Hindu nationalist Day massacre.
extremism sect in rural India. FULL PICTURE DIR: Chris Temple and Owen Dubeck
USA | 11 min
DIR: Jacob Reed When an Illinois law prohibiting
USA | 12 min formerly incarcerated individuals from
With life now on Zoom, a woman pursuing certain careers prevents Lisa
in a wheelchair finds herself in the Creason from becoming a nurse, she
new position of being able to choose works to change the law.
whether or not she discloses her
disability.

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WE ARE HERE SOCIAL ANIMALS THE PANOLA PROJECT CREATIVE SPIRIT

DIR: Doménica Castro, WED | OCT 12 | 4:00 PM DIR: Rachael DeCruz & FRI | OCT 14 | 3:30 PM
Constanza Castro Jeremy S. Levine
USA | 9 min ELSA USA | 17 min LONG LINE OF LADIES
Young undocumented immigrants After arranging a pop-up COVID-19
reflect on their experiences living in DIR: Julia Jansch vaccination clinic in her rural Alabama DIR: Rayka Zehtabchi,
the United States in this harrowing USA | 15 min community, Dorothy Oliver works Shaandiin Tome
blend of abstract animation and first- The Kenya-born internet sensation tirelessly to convince her neighbors USA | 22 min
person testimony. Elsa Majimbo opens up about her to sign-up for the shot. A Karuk community joyfully celebrates
wild meteoric rise from anonymous a girl’s transition to womanhood in
WINN Nairobi teenager to social media SUSAN & LESLIE practicing their matriarchal tradition
superstar. of “Ihuk.”
DIR: Joseph East, Erica Tanamachi DIR: Claire Barnett
USA | 17 min WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? USA | 5 min LOST ART
Pamela Winn exposes inhumane Leslie and Susan navigate the world
prison conditions and advocates DIR: Liberty Smith together as they each live with visual DIR: Leif Ramsey
against the shackling of incarcerated USA | 15 min impairments. In this Arkansas-set USA | 16 min
pregnant women after a shackling Assembled using audio descriptions documentary, the married couple Robert Garren amassed a staggering
incident in jail caused her miscarriage. and captions, a visual artist shares gets ready to run errands. collection of Russian paintings after
her experience of coming out as blind the fall of the Soviet Union. This
I ESCAPED A CHINESE after hiding it from the public for FAVORITE DAUGHTER quirky documentary goes behind the
INTERNMENT CAMP years. scenes of his unconventional gallery
DIR: Dana Reilly space in Tennessee.
DIR: Anthony Del Col PARTY POSTER USA | 20 min
USA | 13 min Three generations of women DICKS THAT I LIKE
This animated account of Zumrat DIR: Rishi Chandnna strengthen familial bonds and get
Duwat’s shocking 11-month USA | 20 min to know each other better while DIR: Johanna Gustin
imprisonment intimately details her In Mumbai, the practice of funding quarantined together in a Manhattan USA | 14 min
merciless interrogation and torture and designing large public posters to apartment during the COVID-19 After an artist receives unsolicited
while revealing a hidden state-led celebrate various occasions—or even pandemic. “dick pics,” she starts a women’s
campaign against China’s Uyghur one’s self—is curiously explored in sculpting class that encourages open
people. this wry, comic romp. THE ORIGINALS discussions about trauma, gender,
and sexuality while molding phallic
BLIND ANGELS: RICHMOND, THE ACT OF COMING OUT DIR: Cristina Costantini & pottery.
VIRGINIA Alfie Koetter
DIR: Alexandra Stergiou USA | 10 min SOUTH
DIR: Umbreen Butt USA | 11 min Five friends recall their childhood
USA | 11 min The line between reality and days as the rambunctious Union DIR: Kyle Gibbins
The American South is the new performance is blurred when a Street Boys in South Brooklyn. This USA | 13 min
epicenter of the HIV epidemic. In collection of queer actors audition for energetic, animated doc is a charming South, a young Arkansas artist on the
Virginia, Zakia McKensey works as an a role where they are asked to reenact homage to a neighborhood and tight- autism spectrum, utilizes his abilities
advocate to increase access to HIV coming out. knit community. as a sculptor to express himself and
testing and awareness. build community.
MY DISABILITY ROADMAP FREEDOM SWIMMER
CLARISA BAD HOMBREWOOD
DIR: Samuel Habib and Dan Habib DIR: Olivia Martin-McGuire
DIR: Philip Knowlton USA | 23 min USA | 15 min DIR: Guillermo Casarin
USA | 16 min With guidance from the nation’s In a conversation with his USA | 24 min
After Clarisa develops Type 2 most renowned disability activists, granddaughter, a man recounts his Using archival footage and interview
diabetes, she embarks on a personal a 21-year-old wields a 350-pound experience as a political refugee and subjects including Guillermo Del Toro,
fitness journey to improve her health electricwheelchairand communication shares the story of his harrowing a young Mexican filmmaker traces
and address the health disparities in device, determined to blaze his path. escape from China during the Cultural Hollywood’s complicated history
her Bronx neighborhood. Revolution. of subjugating Latinx films and
RESPECTYOUR ELDERS characters onscreen.
FOR LOVE AND LEGACY AFTER FRED
FRI | OCT 14 | 12:00 PM KYLIE
DIR: A.K. Sandhu DIR: Rachel Meyrick
USA | 20 min DEERWOODS DEATHTRAP USA | 20 min DIR: Master Sterling Hamptom
To honor Huey P. Newton and his Charlotta is a survivor of more than
legacy, sculptor Dana King partners DIR: James P. Gannon forty years of domestic violence. At USA | 5 min
with activist Fredrika Newton, the USA | 9 min 82, she has begun a new chapter in Kylie Jefferson, a Black ballerina,
late Black Panther leader’s widow, to Fifty years after their car was hit by her life: working as an advocate for reflects on her experience navigating
create a statue. a train at a railroad crossing, Betty other survivors. the ballet world’s rigid beauty
and Jack return to the scene of the standards in this candid portrait of
accident to discuss their memories. a skilled artist challenging outdated
conventions.

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EPISODIC 2022 MARKS 31 YEARS!
SERIES
This year marks the 31st year of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
RECIPROCITY PROJECT and as the longest running non-fiction film festival in North America, we plan
MON | OCT 10 | 2:30 PM to celebrate! HSDFF will return to the Arlington Resort Hotel as our main venue
with two screens hosting in-person screenings. The 2022 festival is embracing an
expansive hybrid approach and making films also available on our virtual platform
following the in-person screenings.

DIIYEGHAN NAII TAII TR’EEDAA (WE WILL WALK TWO Every film in the festival will have an in-person
THE TRAIL OF OUR ANCESTORS) screening. All screenings will be hosted at the
GREAT WAYS Arlington Resort Hotel on the 2nd floor in either
DIR: Princess Daazhraii Johnson Cinema 1 (The Crystal Ballroom) or Cinema 2
(Conference Room C).
ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (WHAT THEY’VE BEEN TAUGHT)
Aside from a few exceptions, every film will be
DIR: Brit Hensel
TO ATTEND available on the virtual platform which will open
SŪKŪJULA TEI (STORIES OF MY MOTHER) up following the in-person screenings, October
16 - 21. Once you have “unlocked” the film, you
DIR: David Hernández Palmar will have a window of 48 hours to finish viewing it.

WECKUWAPASIHTIT (THOSE YET TO COME) in person virtually

DIR: Geo Neptune, Brianna Smith with your person with your tech

WECKUWAPOK (THE APPROACHING DAWN)

DIR: Jacob Bearchum, Taylor Hensel, Adam Mazo, Chris Newell,
Roger Paul, Kavita Pillay, Tracy Rector, Lauren Stevens

MA'S HOUSE

DIR: Jeremy Dennis

PILI KA MO'O

DIR: Justyn Ah Chong

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VOLUNTEERING

Interested in volunteering for the 31st Annual Hot

Springs Documentary Film Festival? Volunteers are
absolutely instrumental in enabling HSDFF to produce
our annual October film festival, and provide the
connection between the Hot Springs Documentary
Film Institute and our community.

Visit www.hsdfi.org/volunteer-3 to learn more about
volunteering.

TRAINING FOR

VOLUNTEERS

It is VERY IMPORTANT for all new volunteers to attend at least one of the training sessions. The volunteer training will be

held at the Arlington Hotel on the Mezzanine Floor. We will do a venue walk-through on THURS | OCT 6 | 6PM.

SAT | OCT 1 | 3PM or

TUES | OCT 4 | 6PM

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FESTIVAL alongside filmmakers and special guests.

EVENTS & PARTIES AFTER PARTY AT DELUCA’S PIZZERIA

VIP RECEPTION AND CHAMPAGNE TOAST SUN | OCT 9 | 9PM – 11PM
(All Access Pass Holders & Red Carpet Only) 831 Central Ave
DeLuca’s Pizzeria Napoletana has become a region-wide destination for
FRI | OCT 7 | 4 – 6PM foodies. Each pie is handcrafted by owner Anthony Valinoti, with locally
239 Central Ave supplied organic ingredients. Experience Anthony’s authentic New York-style
The Magnolia Room at the Arlington Resort Hotel pizza for yourself, alongside filmmakers and friends. Discover for yourself why
One of the longest-standing festival traditions is the opening reception the name DeLuca’s is fixed on everyone’s lips.
champagne toast. Join us to kick off our 31st festival as we acknowledge our
past and celebrate our future. AFTER PARTY AT SPLASH WINE BAR

MON | OCT 10 | 9PM – 11PM
325 Ouachita Ave
Splash Wine Bar is one of the newest and hottest additions to downtown Hot
Springs. Equipped with an expansive outdoor patio and fireside seating, Splash
provides a taste of paradise right in the heart of downtown.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY AFTER PARTY AT SUPERIOR BATHHOUSE BREWERY

PRESENTED BY OAKLAWN RACING CASINO RESORT TUES | OCT 11 | 9PM – 11PM
329 Central Ave
FRI | OCT 7 | 9PM – MIDNIGHT Located on historic Bathhouse Row, Superior Bathhouse Brewery is the nation’s
2705 Central Ave only craft brewery headquartered inside a National Park. Long-time Festival
Presenting sponsor, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort invites you to celebrate supporter and head brewer, Rose Schweikhart, welcomes visiting filmmakers
the opening night of the 31st Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in their and festival guests to the only brewery in the world that uses thermal spring
new Oaklawn Event Center. water as the main ingredient for craft beer.

AFTER PARTY AT THE GANGSTER MUSEUM OF AMERICA AFTER PARTYATGRATEFUL HEAD PIZZAOVEN & BEER GARDEN

SAT | OCT 8 | 9PM – MIDNIGHT WED | OCT 12 | 9PM – 11PM
510 Central Ave 100 Exchange St
Transport yourself back in time to the 1930s, when mineral water, gambling, Occupying a historic building once known as The Exchange, Grateful Head
bootlegging, and a very fragile ceasefire brought gangsters from all across boasts the most spacious and inviting mountainside patio in Hot Springs, only
America to Hot Springs. Rich in historic photos and casino ephemera from the a few steps from Bathhouse Row and cradled on the steep slope of National
town’s freewheelin’ past, TGMOA is a fascinating glimpse into a forgotten era Park’s West Mountain.
of made men and shady ladies. Try your luck at blackjack, craps, and roulette
AFTER PARTY AT THE ROOFTOP AT THE WATERS HOTEL

THUR | OCT 13 | 9PM – 11PM
340 Central Ave
More than 100 years after it was built, the Thompson Building has been
renovated and reborn as The Waters Hotel. Join us at this unforgettable
rooftop bar and take in the scenic view of bathhouse row as you enjoy some of
the best this renowned restaurant has to offer.

AFTER PARTY AT THE CLUB HOUSE

FRI | OCT 14 | 9PM – MIDNIGHT
118 Arbor Street
Join us for a dance party at The Club House, the newest event venue in Hot
Springs. Where downtown meets uptown, the newly renovated Club House
invites you to put on your dancing shoes and show off your skills on the dance
floor.

CLOSING NIGHT PARTY AT WHITTINGTON PLACE
PRESENTED BY SAM’S PIZZA AND BOURBON ON THE BAY

SAT | OCT 15 | 9PM – MIDNIGHT
301 Whittington Ave
Hot Springs just got hotter! Step inside this historic church to dance it up and
enjoy a delicious spread. Flanked by breathtaking stained glass windows and a
church organ of truly Biblical proportions. Join us as we celebrate the closing
night of the 31st Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

Attending any HSDFF confirms that you
and your guests will abide by the HSDFF
Code of Conduct, and understand that
not following the Code of Conduct could
result in removal from the festival, as
well as future events: 

The Hot Springs Documentary Film

Festival champions nonfiction
storytelling by providing a platform
for storytellers to entertain,
educate, and broaden perspectives.
In this spirit, we are committed to allowing
attendees, volunteers, and staff to experience the
festival free of harassment, discrimination, sexism, and threatening
or disrespectful behavior. We reserve the right to revoke the badge, ticket,
or access to events and venues of any attendee violating this policy without
notice or refund.

COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
In accordance with Arkansas Department of Health guidelines, proof of vaccine
is not required for venue entry, and we will continue to update our policies as
necessary. Please look over updated state guidance here: https://www.healthy.
arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-health-guidances 

While attending HSDFF, please follow the directions of staff and volunteers. 
For the safety of all of our patrons, we reserve the right to ask you to leave
the premises if you are unable or unwilling to follow these guidelines in their
entirety. Thank you for your full support!

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Closed captions and audio descriptions: HSDFF makes best efforts to ensure
that films screening virtually have closed captions available and encourages
films to provide audio descriptions, and will update our website with that
information accordingly.

ASL interpreters: ASL interpreters may be available by request for select events
by emailing [email protected] at least seven days prior to the event.

Venue accessibility: Our cinemas at The Arlington are accessible to patrons
who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Our Box Office, Concessions,
and Merch Sales are located on the Mezzanine, accessed via a small number of
steps. Please ask for the Theater Manager or another Festival staff member for
assistance.

Questions and special requests: For any additional questions, requests, or
suggestions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected]. 

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F E S T I V A L TICKETS • PASSES
AND THE FINE PRINT
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION* PASS PICK-UP

*There is a 3.5% service fee on all orders. Passes are available at Pass Pickup at the Arlington Hotel at the Box Office starting on
Thursday, October 6 from 4 – 6 PM, and during normal Box Office hours, shown here.
SINGLE TICKET PRICES
Regular In-Person Screenings: $12 - Includes admission to a single screening. Does • OCT 7: NOON — 7:30 PM
not include Opening or Closing Nights, or specially priced screenings. Does not • OCT 8 - 15: 9 AM — 7:30 PM
include access to VIP Lounge.
Virtual Single Tickets: $10 - Includes access to a single virtual screening. The virtual PICKING UP SOMEONE ELSE’S PASS OR TICKETS
screening window is from October 16 - 21. To pick up a festival pass or tickets for someone else, you must provide a hard copy of
one of the following items in order for our staff to release any purchase to you:
OPENING NIGHT FILM & GALA: $75 (includes awards ceremony + film + party)
Film-only tickets for Opening Night will be available for $20 • A release letter signed by the Pass/Ticket Holder indicating the specific
name of the person who will be picking up the purchase.
CLOSING NIGHT FILM & GALA: $75 (includes film + party)
Film-only tickets for Closing Night will be available for $20 • A copy of the confirmation email that was sent from HSDFF to the
original Pass/Ticket Holder.
ALL-ACCESS PASS $400 – All-Access Passholders must RSVP for their in-person
films and events in advance. The all-inclusive pass for the festival includes admission • A copy of the photo I.D. of the original Pass/Ticket Holder
to all films and parties with priority admission up to 20 mins before screening. Includes • The individual picking up the Pass/Tickets must have a photo I.D. and
Opening Night Gala (Red Carpet Reception & Champagne Toast, Film, and After Party)
and Closing Night Gala (Awards Ceremony, Film, and After Party). Includes access to the name on I.D. must match name mentioned in release
exclusive VIP Lounge. Also includes access to every film available on our virtual platform.
Virtual screening window is from October 16 - 21. PASS IS NON-TRANSFERABLE. STANDBY LINES
Often a film that no longer has tickets available for presale will have available spots in
Film Buff Pass $225 – Film Buff Passholders must RSVP for their in-person events the theater. We like to make sure anyone who wants to see a film will be able to, so
in advance. Includes admission to all regular screenings during the festival. Does not prior to the start of each film we sell the open seats to people who have waited in the
include Opening and Closing Nights, added special events, receptions, parties, or access standby line. It’s a very successful way to see some of the films that have closed for
to the VIP Lounge. Also includes access to every film available on our virtual platform. advanced sale early.
The virtual screening window is from October 16 - 21.
Standby tickets will be sold to the Standby Line on a space-available basis, beginning
OPENING OR CLOSING WEEKEND ALL-ACCESS PASS $150 – The all-inclusive anytime from 15 minutes before the scheduled screening time up until the start of the
pass for the festival includes admission to all in-person films and parties with priority film. As soon as the number of unoccupied seats has been determined, those tickets
admission up to 20 mins before screening for either opening weekend (October 7 - 9) will be sold to individuals in the standby line. Standby lines form approximately one (1)
or closing weekend (October 13 - 15). Includes access to the VIP Lounge during the hour prior to scheduled start time. There is a limit of one (1) ticket per person. Card is
dates of eligibility. recommended for standby sales.

ARLINGTON SPA PACKAGE $579 THE FINE PRINT
2 HSDFF OPENING OR CLOSING WEEKEND ALL-ACCESS PASSES
• 2 Two nights stay in a standard room for 2 adults All orders are final. No refunds or exchanges are given, regardless of weather, traffic,
• 2 mineral water whirlpool baths and massages (30 minutes per adult) or other unexpected phenomena, except in the case of program cancellations. Refunds
are not given for unredeemed tickets. Lost, stolen, forgotten, or damaged tickets and
passes are non-replaceable and non-refundable.

Day Pass $50 – Includes admission to all regular in-person screenings for a single day • A ticket does not guarantee seating. We recommend ticket holders be in line at
of the festival as well as the after party for that evening. Only available for purchase at least thirty (30) minutes prior to screening start time in order to guarantee a seat.
the HSDFF Box Office (Arlington Hotel Mezzanine)
• Admission is not permitted thirty (30) minutes after the screening start time.
Virtual Only Pass $125 – Includes access to every film available on our virtual platform. • All seats are general admission and multiple seat saving is not permitted.
The virtual screening window is from October 16 - 21. • There is a 3.5% service fee for all orders. Service fees are non-refundable.
• Please be aware that some films may not be suitable for youth. Parental discretion
General Admission $12 – Includes admission to a single screening. Does not include
Opening/Closing Nights, or specially priced screenings. See the program for a list of is advised as all of these films are not rated.
special screening events. Does not include access to Filmmaker & Special Guest Lounge. • Film length, as listed in the program does not include introductions or Q&A

Virtual Individual Screening $10 – Includes admission to a single virtual screening.  sessions following the screening.
• Please silence all mobile devices when in the theaters. Cameras and recording

devices are not permitted in the theaters.

AARP Member Discount: AARP Members receive a 20% discount on all tickets. Must HSDFF BOX OFFICE -
show proof of membership to qualify. LOCATED ON THE MEZZANINE AT THE ARLINGTON

Special Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsor • OCT 7: NOON — 7:30 PM
• OCT 8 - 15: 9 AM — 7:30 PM

You may purchase tickets in person at our Box Office. However, the easiest and best

way to purchase tickets for the festival is to visit hsdfi.org and follow the link to our
festival Eventive site. Tickets may be purchased on our website up to 15 minutes
prior to showtime. Afterward, tickets must be purchased in person at the Box Office.

NO REFUNDS. NO EXCHANGES. NO RESALE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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325 Ouachita Ave

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329 Central Ave.

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100 Exchange Street

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340 Central Ave

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118 Arbor St

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301 Whittington Ave

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THANK YOU TO ALL THE
GENEROUS FOLKS WHOSE TALENT,

DONATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND
RESOURCES HAVE HELPED US

REACH OUR 31ST YEAR!

A VERY SPEC IAL THANKS!
PRESENTING SPONSOR HSDFF STAFF 2022 BOARD OF
DIRECTORS 
VIRTUAL PLATFORM HOST SPONSOR FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
PRESENTING Sheryl Santacruz Margaret McLarty, Board Chair
SPONSOR Neal Gladner, Co-Vice Chair
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Mary Zunick, Co-Vice Chair
PRODUCER SPONSOR Annie Gerber Lesley Nalley, Treasurer
Arvest Foundation • Gail Pratt Fraiser
Dorothy Morris Leadership Fund • Lisenne Rockefeller and Family PRODUCTION MANAGER Stephanie Alderdice, Secretary
Maggie Piazza Carroll Joan Botts
WELLNESS SERIES SPONSOR
CHI ST. Vincent HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR Brad Burleson
Justin Hamilton Lisa Cole
DIRECTOR SPONSORS Amy Hale
AEDC • Mickey & Larry Drennan • Riser Ford • Anne Goodman PUBLICIST Ra Hearne
John Wildman
KLAB Development and Design • Visit Hot Springs Kerri Jackson
PROGRAMMERS Jean Lacefield
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPONSORS Robin Robinson
Advanced Advertising & Marketing • Ray Dillon • Martin Eisele Colleen Thurston Scott Lauck
Happy Hollow Hotel • Raborn Wealth Management of Raymond James JoAnn Mangione
Robert John Torres Matthew Rogers
Kerri Jackson • Eugene Shelby • Whittington Place Sean Volk
Joel Rush
FOUNDATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERS TECH DIRECTOR Kate Schaffer
Arkansas Arts Council • C. Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation Travis Bird Ben Walters
Garland County Library • The Grace Foundation • Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance Angie Wilson
PRINT TRAFFIC DIRECTOR
Hot Springs Sister City Foundation • Murphy Foundation Justin Dean SCREENING
National Endowment for the Arts • Reel South •Rosenzweig Fund for Interfaith Activities COMMITTEE
PROJECTIONISTS
The Ross Foundation • Windgate Foundation San Chavis Cecilia Blankenship
Daniela Leal Fran Brown
EVENT PARTNERS Linda Brown
Bleu Monkey Grill • Blind Bandit Media • Bourbon in the Bay • Central Distributors Alice Williams Suli Chen
The Clubhouse • Deluca’s Pizzeria • Dj Courier • The Gangster Museum of America John Gale
Grateful Head Pizza Oven and Taproom • The Rooftop at The Waters Hotel • Sam’s Pizza BOX OFFICE MANAGER
Missy Fowler Katelyn Howard
Splash Wine Bar • Superior Bathhouse • The Vault • Whittington Place Judy Johnson
THEATER MANAGERS Christine Kay
VIP LOUNGE SPONSORS Ryan Mullins Keri Lane
Arkansas Furniture • Coca-Cola Bottling Co • Copper Cane Vineyards Molly Wheat Nancy Little
Crystal Ridge Distillery • Kollective Coffee & Tea • Stella Artois • Titos Handmade Vodka
EVENTS COMMITTEE Stephanie Rainwater
MEDIA PARTNERS Brad Burleson - Chair Dianne Rogers
103.7 The Buzz • Arkansas Times • AY Magazine • 105.9 KLAZ Kala Rogers - Co-Chair Carole Ryavec
SixtyOne Celsius • The Springs Magazine • UALR Public Radio Rhonda Shook
Susan Bariola Martina Stauffer
EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS Teresa Clow
Arkansas PBS • Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts Amanda Jackson Bryant Stringfellow
Alexis Hagen Cherry Urch
Hot Springs Giving Circle Angie Wilson John Vallejo

RED CARPET CIRCLE EVENTS PRODUCTION See you at the MOVIES!
Donna Casparian & Preston Ross Bandy • Dennis & Natalie Berry • Courtney Crouch Jr Mike Poe
Dexter Doyne • Jennifer Eckert • First Security Bank • Tina & Craig Hendrix • Kerri Jackson
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Karen Lauck • Scott Lauck • Margaret McLarty • Quapaw Baths & Spa Maryan Caldwell
Brenda & Lee Richardson • Sarah Robbins •Matthew Rogers • Martha M Smither Avery Heering
Anthony Taylor & Michele Strause • Wayne & Kelly Thomason-Hot Springs 1st Choice Belle Overstreet
Valerie Polston
The Waters Hotel • White Horse Productions • Mary & Robert Zunick Danny Price
Ryan Wisely

EVENT BARTENDERS
Drew Farley

Drew Wilkerson

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Kim Everhart

FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Aaron Brewer

MEDIA
Brynn Prewitt

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Whitney Butler

KEY ART DESIGN
RayShaun McNary

AR PBS EMERGING FILMMAKERS COORDINATOR
Casey Sanders

Museum’s Taste of the

Holidays Returns in Style

On Thursday, November
17, Taste of the Holidays returns
to the Mid-America Science
Museum (MASM). Running
from 6 PM until 9 PM, the annual
museum fundraiser will be held in
person for the first time since 2019
and features new experiences and
vendors for attendees to enjoy.

Taste of the Holidays
is one of Mid-America Science
Museum’s primary fundraising
events. In addition to supporting the museum, admission includes samplings
of cuisine and beverages from more than 20 of the finest restaurants, breweries,
bakeries, distilleries, and caterers in Hot Springs and the surrounding area. There will
also be a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the museum and its programming.
Due to Covid-19 precautions, the museum partnered with Bleu Monkey to
offer at-home Taste of the Holidays kits in 2020 but has not held the event in person
since 2019.
Diane LaFollette, MASM CEO said, “I am thrilled we’re able to hold
Taste of the Holidays in person at the museum again. It means so much to the
museum for us to be able to interact with the people of our community and promote
our mission of encouraging life-long science education through interactive exhibits
and programs.”
This year's fundraiser will also be offering a premium VIP experience.
VIP attendees will gain early access to the event and reserved seating in the Hall
of Wonder. The VIP experience will feature a special presentation of wine and
food pairings from Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort’s The OAK Room, crafted by
Oaklawn’s Ken Bredeson, a James Beard Award-Winning Executive Chef and
sommelier.
“The support we get from our vendors and sponsors is what makes Taste
of the Holidays a magical experience for our guests. It’s a gesture that demonstrates
how charitable and community-oriented Hot Springs is,” said LaFollette.
VIP admission begins at 5 PM and is available for $125. General admission
begins at 6 PM and is $100. Admissions can be purchased at the museum or www.
midamericamuseum.org.
For more information, call (501)767-3461.
If your business is interested in becoming a vendor, sponsor, or donating a
silent auction item, contact Mid-America Science Museum COO, Noreen Killen at
[email protected], or call 501-767-3461.

Trick or Treat

Downtown Hot Springs

Come Trick or Treat down Hot
Springs’ haunted historic district this
Halloween. Join the Downtown Merchants
as they pass out Candy and Glow Sticks.

Plans are in place to Light up
Downtown Hot Springs with 18,000 free
glow sticks on Halloween Night, October
31, from 5 PM-8 PM. Merchants offer a safe and friendly environment for witches
and ghouls of all ages.
The public is invited to Trick or Treat down Hot Springs' oldest business
district. Enjoy games, face painting, food, fortune telling, and a whole lot more. For
more information, visit Facebook: Glow on the Row.

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Beanies, Ball Caps,

and Being Bald

By Erin Wood
Little Rock author and past Little Rock School District Teacher of the

Year, Tracy Peterson’s second children’s book, Beanies, Ball Caps, and Being
Bald: Different Isn’t Bad, Different Is Just Different was released at the end of
Alopecia Awareness Month on September 27.

Peterson says, “It has been such a meaningful experience to share my
brave former first-grade student Matthew Shelby’s experience of being diagnosed
with alopecia and what surrounded it personally and socially. Matthew inspires
me with his perseverance. I hope Beanies helps kids be more supportive of each
other when classmates and other kids have physical differences.”

Based on Shelby’s real-life story as it unfolded in Peterson’s classroom,
Beanies also captures bullying experiences outside the classroom (“Somebody
even said to their friend, ‘I dare you to go touch him.’”) While he worries
whether everyone will be able to understand, he finds that when he tells his
classmates more about alopecia, they ask questions and ultimately agree with
him that “different isn’t bad. Different is just different.”

Peterson’s first children’s book, Cartwheels: Finding Your Special Kind
of Smart, based on her former first-grade student’s dyslexia journey, focuses on
learning differences.

Beanies and Cartwheels are available in hardback and paperback at
www.etaliapress.com as well as at local and national retailers.

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).

The “Real” World...

October brings cooler weather

(hopefully), falling leaves, trick-or-treaters,

and more home maintenance projects.

Some of the maintenance projects

include: changing air filters, checking fire

extinguishers, cleaning out the dryer vent,

stowing hoses and winterizing sprinkler

systems, and cleaning and protecting

Kelly & Wayne outdoor furniture.
“Team Thomason” When it rains, you might want to

clean out the junk drawer(s), ready your

fireplace, deep clean bathrooms, test and change smoke detectors, touch up

paint, clean baseboards, etc.

31 • The Springs Magazine • October 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 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 kitchens.
Event & live music venue Park Haven Community Garden Park Avenue Fire Station 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast
Community vegetable garden 1000 Block Park Ave
400 Block Park Ave Haven United Methodist Golden Raised Donuts Bed and breakfast
Thrift Store Donuts and breakfast pastries Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Air-FX Bargains galore Parkway Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Heating & air conditioning Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Daily, weekly, monthly
Historic boutique motel. Modern Larkmartin Soaps
The Hot Springy Dingy amenities. Vintage-inspired design Arkansas Tower Motel Bower Motel Handmade soaps and lotions
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel
1010 Liquor
Redbeard’s Living Canvas E-Z Mart Epic Cabinets & Design Wine, beer & spirits
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Countertops, cabinets & accessories
Vapors Live
RED LIGHT ROASTERY The Gold Inn Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Quaint Uptown motel Bike service, repair, and parts

Cottage Court Budget Inn/Relax Inn

Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station

Family Dollar
Neighborhood shopping

Village People and Molly Ringwalds Signed for St. Pat’s Parade

With the First Ever 20th Annual The parade annually attracts

World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade crowds of upwards of 30,000 people to

six months away, Visit Hot Springs has watch an insanely zany collection of Irish

signed the iconic band Village People to Elvis impersonators, marching units,

perform a free public concert on March floats, dancers, and the Dallas Cowboys

18, the day after the famous little parade. Cheerleaders, as well as other unique units

“There’s no more iconic band cover the 98-foot length of Bridge Street.

from the 70s era than Village People,” Village People is one of the most

Visit Hot Springs CEO Steve Arrison iconic music groups in the world. Their

said. “They’ll bring an added level of music is part of the international songbook

fun and entertainment to Hot Springs and has been featured in numerous

on the evening following the parade. motion pictures, on Broadway, and in

I’ll personally guarantee a fun time for commercials. Of course, "Y.M.C.A."

everyone who comes back on down to (along with its namesake dance) is played

Bridge Street on March 18 to do the at almost every party and sporting event in

‘Y.M.C.A’ song with the band. the world. They've sold over 100 million

“With six months to go, we’re records worldwide.

also announcing that The Molly Ringwalds The Molly Ringwalds are making

band, which was such a hit at the Memorial Mark your calendars for St. Patrick’s day 2023 when Village People a career out of the music of the 1980s. A
Day festivities at the Hot Springs Airport, will present a free performance after the parade. New Orleans band loved in Baton Rouge,
will be back in town to entertain at a the group specializes in the songs of such

free public concert immediately after the 80s acts as Duran Duran, Boy George and

parade on St. Patrick’s Day. We were flooded with calls asking us to bring them back to Culture Club, Flock of Seagulls, David Bowie, and Adam Ant.

town for the parade. They knocked the Memorial Day crowd out with incredible cover Band members also perform in costumes and makeup inspired by the era

versions of memorable tunes from the 1980s, so we decided to bring them back for the when Prince, Michael Jackson, and Madonna ruled radio and MTV launched stars.

20th anniversary of the parade.” The current Molly Ringwalds lineup, together for 11 years, also features

“The 20th anniversary edition of the parade will be pretty special,” he said. singer and synthesizer player Dickie English, drummer Sir Liam Thunders and bassist

“We’ll want the crowd to join Hot Springs in celebrating our city’s equivalent of New Lord Philip Wang.

Orleans’ Mardi Gras.” For more information call Steve Arrison, at 501-321-2027.

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The Exchange Street Parking Plaza will transform into Little Germany
and will include a wide selection of food, music, and craft beer.

Spa City Oktoberfest to
Benefit United Way

Get ready Spa City, for the best Oktoberfest celebration around! On
Saturday, October 8, the Exchange Street Parking Plaza will be transformed into
Little Germany.

Authentic German delights, craft beers, live music, and lederhosen. And
it all benefits United Way of the Ouachitas. So, if you’re 21+, grab your Dirndl and
Lederhosen and head over for the beer and pretzels.

Oktoberfest will feature dozens of different beers, a Stein Hoisting
Challenge, a Fill the Stein Relay Race, and a Pretzel Eating Contest. Live Music
starts at 6 PM and is headlined by the Big Dam Horns. Food will be available for
purchase from Steinhaus Keller, 501 Prime Patty Wagon, and Flossie’s.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door, and $75 for VIP pass. VIP pass
includes early admission to the event, event T-shirt, VIP Seating, and a 14-ounce
Tasting Stein. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/steinhaus-keller-presents-
spa-city-oktoberfest-tickets-418734414907.

Spa City Oktoberfest is sponsored by Steinhaus Keller, WinChoice USA,
O’Reilly Auto Parts, Resort TV Cable, Arvest, O’Connor Distributing, EXP Realty,
Spa City Cannabis, 501 Prime Patty Wagon, Flossie’s, and Wheeler Printing.

Annual Haiku in November

at the Arlington

The Haiku Society of America convenes

its annual South Region Conference at the Arlington

Hotel on Friday and Saturday, November 11-12,

2022. The conference is open to the public. World-

famous haiku poets will attend.

If you are interested in learning haiku from

the masters, this is a great opportunity. Charles

Trumbull of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Lee Gurga

from Illinois will be the featured poets. Natalie

Goldberg may appear, though unlikely at this point.

There is no charge to attend. The conference

runs from 9 AM-Noon. Then guests will take a lunch

break at World Buffet from 2 PM – 5 PM on both Illinois poet Lee Gurga is
days. one of the

The conference is hosted by the Arkansas featured poets at the Haiku
Haiku Society, founded in 1997 in the home of the Conference.
late Arkansas Poet Laureate Verna Lee Hinegardner.

Dr. Paul Tucker served as president from 1997 –

2017. Howard Lee Kilby is the current president. For information contact hkilby@

hotmail.com or 501-767-6096.

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Removing the Mask

By Peggy Lindsey If traveling to Juneau, Alaska, Glacier Gardens,
Growing up we were encouraged to seek out role models who we could imitate in Tongass National Forest is a must-see.

as we discovered our own talents. However, this continued even into adulthood as people Master Gardeners:
strive to mirror the success and fame of those who have “made it” in the world. Eager to Alaskan Adventure
mimic others, we put on a mask of disguise, hiding our true identity.
By Julia Milano
Yet none of us were created to be the same. Each person possesses his/her own On a recent trip to Alaska, I had the pleasure of visiting Glacier Gardens.
unique ideas, dreams, and talents. Trying to be someone we are not, or trying to conform
and fit into the molds of others, robs us of our own voice, self-esteem, and sense of worth. Located in the Tongass National Forest, the Gardens are a privately owned and
We prevent our innate creativity and personal expression. lovingly developed botanical garden at the foot of Thunder Mountain. Situated
on the outskirts of Juneau they were created by local landscaper Steve Bowhay
Those in their senior years often relay the importance of following one’s unique who acquired the land in 1985 after a landslide demolished and uprooted almost
path after discovering this when it was almost too late. Shortly before his passing, my everything on the face of the mountain including a major stream.
father gave me the greatest gift . . . the precious advice to be true to myself. Those treasured
words gave me such a sense of freedom to really be me! No approvals necessary! Bowhay wanted to harness the water for a hydroelectricity plant to power
new greenhouses and began extensive work with land-moving equipment to rebuild
Being authentic opens the door to being seen and heard as you truly are. No more the stream. Observing the huge, uprooted trees on the property, he began to think
putting on a face to make others feel more comfortable. No more pretending. about the exposed root systems as planters or hanging baskets but on a massive
scale and he inverted 20 other deceased spruce and hemlock trees to create “Flower
It was Oscar Wilde who stated, “Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.” And Towers.” Netting and moss form a bed in the center of the tree’s root ball providing
knowing this now, it is time to remove the mask. It is time to be the star that you are and the perfect container for brilliantly colorful begonias, fuchsias, and petunias in
begin showing up just as you were created to be. addition to other plants and flowers.

Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing Light The Flower Towers are a breathtaking explosion of vibrant and multi-hued
Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Peggy’s passion is assisting women on their blossoms cascading over huge tree trunks amid a lush rainforest. The grounds are
journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and also home to rhododendrons, azaleas, Japanese maples, devil’s club, and elderberry
consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching, in 2012 shrubs.
and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can be reached at 928-273-
8447. For more info, visit www.onangelwingshealing.com. Shuttles bring visitors to a boardwalk at the top of Thunder Mountain
offering scenic views of the beautiful city of Juneau. American Bald Eagles have
built a nest on top of the mountain and are often seen soaring nearby, foraging for
food to feed their young. Should you ever find yourself in the great Northwest, be
sure to visit this unique and splendorous attraction.

Master Gardener, Julia Milano, volunteers with GC Master Gardeners
of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners pool
skills and resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and
gardening, and encourage beautification. For more info, 501-623-6841 or adykes@
uaex.edu.

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The “Grown Up U” podcasts are designed to help young adults have more successes than failures.

Learning to Adult Does Not

New trails have been added to Northwoods complex. Have to Be Hard

Weather Perfect for Biking By Alison Crane
How do you know when you are an adult? Often, it is gradually taking on the
Northwoods/Cedar Glades
responsibilities and things adults do on a regular basis and then one day it hits you that
The cooler fall weather is the perfect time to take to the Northwoods/Cedar you are an adult.
Glades biking trails. This year three trails were added to the complex of mountain
bike trails in Hot Springs. A few years ago, millennials changed the noun, “adult” to a verb. To quote
my own young adult children, “I don’t want to adult today.” According to the Oxford
“Since opening Phase 1 in November of 2018, our trails have seen visitors Languages website, “Adulting is the practice of behaving in a way characteristic of a
from all over the world, and what is even more exciting is the growth we are seeing responsible adult, especially the accomplishment of mundane but necessary tasks.”
in our local community,” Traci Berry trails coordinator for Visit Hot Springs said.
“We have more people getting on bikes, riding, running and hiking our trails. We Basically, adulting requires life skills for one to live sufficiently as an independent
have grown from 15.7 miles in the Northwoods complex that now connect to 10 adult, able to make choices on everything from paying bills to shopping for the best value
miles in Cedar Glades Park to give us a total of 30-plus miles of trails free and open for foods and other household items.
to the public less than 10 minutes from Downtown Hot Springs.”
To help young people gain reliable information for all those adulting tasks they
Berry said the new trails include: are taking on, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service developed a podcast show
• A bi-directional green trail (for beginners) on the west side of Dillon called, “Grown Up U: Facts for Success.” Family and Consumer Sciences Agents across
Lake, 0.8 of a mile long, connecting Bearcat Pass to Sanderson Pass. the state work together to create podcast episodes relevant to young people to give them
• A bi-directional blue trail (for intermediate riders) on the west side of free sound advice as they are taking steps to become independent adults.
Dillon Lake, 1.2 miles long, connecting Bearcat Pass to Sanderson Pass.
• A bi-directional green trail on the east side of Dillon Lake below Cats The “Grown Up U” podcasts are designed to help young adults have more
Meow, 0.7 of a mile long, connecting Hub O to Hub P, that offers beautiful views of successes than failures by sharing research-based advice for topics such as how to buy
Dillon Lake and a lot of yaupon. a car, paying taxes, getting along with coworkers and roommates, and more. The goal is
Hot Springs Mayor Pat McCabe said, “Hot Springs has become the that listening to these short, informative podcasts will help remove some of the stress of
epicenter of mountain biking in the United States, which has not only been a boon “adulting.” The podcast team has also created free resources for educators and parents to
for tourism, but has also offered great benefits for our youth and those of us locally be able to use the podcasts in their classrooms or for family discussion.
who love to bike in our beautiful outdoors.”
For more information contact Traci Berry at 501-321-2027. “Grown Up U: Facts for Success” can be listened to on Spotify, Google Podcasts,
Apple Podcasts, and Pandora. The podcast and resources can also be accessed through our
Extension website www.uaex.uada.edu/grown-up/. For more information about adulting
or “Grown Up U,” contact Alison Crane at 501-623-6841 or email [email protected].

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.

35 • The Springs Magazine • October 2022

Happiness Action:

The Greatest Gift

Savasana, demonstrated by Karen Watson Reeves, is said to be the most difficult of all the yoga By Christi Nation
poses, yet the most important. Photo by Fred Padilla. “Most people do not listen with the intent to

Yoga: Benefits of Savasana understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
(Corpse Pose) - Stephen R. Covey

By Karen Watson Reeves Listening is the most endearing quality you
It’s October! And that brings all things spooky and creepy and scary: ghosts, can develop. Your loved ones and work colleagues
will appreciate it. Focusing on the other person in
witches, goblins, skeletons, vampires, werewolves, zombies, and yes, even corpses. All in conversation is actually a gift to yourself. You get to
the name of FUN, of course. And where to find corpses, but cemeteries. While cemeteries learn about the other person.
are sacred and hallowed final resting places for those who have left their earthly bodies,
they have a history of being places to gather. Some historic cemeteries are outdoor history Here is a technique that people are not
museums, research facilities, places to picnic or exercise, wildlife refuges, and places to usually taught:
remember those who have gone before.
During a conversation, wait for a response. You
So the location for this month’s pose is a historic cemetery here in Hot Springs, are giving the gift of a pause. We are conditioned to fill
The City Cemetery, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.* silence. For some reason it makes us feel uncomfortable.
People feel valued when they are heard. When you speak Christi Nation
Savasana is a well-loved pose typically used at the end of a class session. It is or ask a question, pause to allow the other person to gather
said to be the most difficult of all the yoga poses, yet the most important. The difficult his or her thoughts. It may seem like forever but it’s not. That pause may be one or
aspect lies in the fact that it is challenging for most of us to be still (as a corpse) and even two seconds. That one or two seconds will make you a brilliant conversationalist.
harder to cease the thoughts (like a corpse). However, our bodies, our minds, our very
souls, yearn for the stillness and an opportunity to do nothing at all. So when you are Until we meet again, here are your Happiness Actions for this month:
tempted to skip the rest after the workout, here are some benefits that might encourage you 1. Too often, waiting to reply is the time when we think we should ask
to enjoy a few minutes of stillness:
the question again or in a different way, or begin to explain what we
• Savasana helps bring the body back to a balanced state after the physical and are wanting. 
mental stress of exercise. The meditation aspect of the posture helps reduce 2. Instead, keep quiet because that person is gathering his or her thoughts. 
blood pressure, helps organs return to regular functioning, and creates a sense 3. We do not have to fill silence. When that person begins to speak, do not
of calmness. interrupt or comment on what he or she says.
Give the gift of listening. You will receive one in return – a happy
• Savasana is like a reward after something difficult. Making exercise a habit can relationship with your loved ones.
be difficult, but having something to look forward to after the effort can be a good Christi Nation, President of Nation Training & Development, has been in
incentive. the training field for over 20 years and has been writing “Happiness Actions” since
2015. Her passion is to coach communication and soft skills and help advance your
• Savasana can help maintain that post-workout high, as the body is flooded with profits, productivity, and peace of mind. Visit www.NationTD.com to overcome your
“feel good” neurochemicals that help sustain the good mood. challenges faster.

• Savasana builds resilience. Although it’s a difficult pose to maintain, disciplining Bridge Street Halloween Oct. 28
the body and mind to find stillness after exercise can bleed over in other areas of
life, developing skills to react mindfully during difficult situations. A special Halloween-

• Savasana helps keep you present in the moment, focusing on the here and now. themed edition of the Bridge
Living in the moment keeps us more joyful and peaceful.
So if the scary sights and sounds of October frighten you, lie as still as a corpse, Street LIVE! free celebrations

quiet your mind, and reap the rewards. will be held Friday, October 28.
*For more information on this piece of our city’s history, visit the Facebook page, Restore
“We are going to do a
the Old City Cemetery, Hot Springs, Arkansas. And be grateful to Urban Forestry/City of Hot
Springs for maintaining this historic, sacred ground. Photo credit and knowledge of this cite: Fred Halloween weekend event from
Padilla.
5 PM to 10 PM, with live music, Halloween comes to Bridge Street.
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of The Yoga Place, food, drink, vendors, and all the
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 usual fun Bridge Street LIVE! has become known for,” Visit Hot
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. Springs Marketing Director Bill Solleder said. “In addition, we’ll

have some spooky stuff to be announced later.”

Bridge Street LIVE! events are always free and open to the

public. For more information, including details about the music and

special spooky stuff, or to apply to be a vendor, please visit: https://

forms.gle/9NFTaAgoxMQzGYFe7.

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The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Libra is Justice/Adjustment.

Tarot and Astrology: Libra

By Michelle Crandell
People born between September 23 and October 22 are Libras, AIR signs,

The Scales. The corresponding Major Arcana card is Justice/Adjustment.
September 23 to October 2: TWO OF AIR (SWORDS). You believe

you can fix things, make things as good as new... even better. You apply this
philosophy to objects, organizations, relationships, and people. Your lesson: learn
to compromise with reality. Don’t let Perfect become the enemy of the Good. A
truce may not feel satisfying but it is a win-win. Your challenge: making peace
with time constraints, input from others, “not your job” and most of all, your own
perfectionism.

October 3 to 12: THREE OF AIR (SWORDS). Your lesson: how to be
a successful member of society. As a natural anthropologist/sociologist, you are
fascinated by political causes, clubs, charity organizations, etc. You value social
ties and enjoy influencing social groups. Your challenge: managing your moral
outrage and negative rumination when you see injustice and unfairness in the world;
tempering your outspokenness with active listening.

October 13 to 22: FOUR OF AIR (SWORDS). You find security in habit,
yet you have an active mind. You tend to remain in situations that are stagnant,
knowing you need to move on. The result is negative thinking and/or complaining.
Your lesson: do what you know you need to do. Your challenge: finding a way to
rest your weary mind, living your dreams.

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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Levi’s Baron’s Ball
Rolls Out the Red Carpet Hollywood Style

The Annual Levi Hospital Benefit All proceeds from the Baron’s

Gala will be held Saturday, November Ball will benefit the programs at Levi

5, 2022, at the Hot Springs Convention Hospital including Outpatient Physical

Center. The Baron’s Ball lives on with a Therapy, Student Athlete Programs,

new twist! There will not be a show with Levi Transitions Outpatient Behavioral

a cast and crew led by the Baron himself Health, Bone Density Testing, and Adult

since he retired, but the Gala Committee Inpatient Psychiatric Care.

has announced a fun theme and hired a “Levi’s success comes directly

phenomenal band that will not only put on a from the team of dedicated professionals

show but will have you on the dance floor! whose only mission is to bring the

On November 5, The Baron’s Ball patient to their highest level of function,

and Presenting Sponsor Arkansas Beverage whether that be physical, mental, or

Sales present, “The Red-Carpet Gala.” emotional. Levi Hospital is one of the

Hooray for Hollywood! oldest and longest-serving hospitals

Make plans to hit the red carpet in the state having opened its doors on

dressed in your finest attire or dressed as November 1, 1914,” said Pat McCabe,

your favorite Hollywood Star. Doors open Lara’s Jewelry & Design has donated a tanzanite necklace valued at $3,000 for this President and CEO.
to Horner Hall at 7:00 p.m. for dinner. year’s Live Auction. Pictured l-r Jennifer Warrick (Manager of Lara’s), Jeremy & Jackie Arrison, Vice President
Sara Brown, Lara Pranter (Owner of Lara’s), David Pranter, and Tonya Burrough.
The LIVE Auction will feature a for Development stated, “Fundraising
One-Week Stay at Birds of Paradise Villa in efforts continue to be an important

Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica as well as a piece of Dazzling Jewelry from Lara’s Jewelry component to providing patient care. Lending your support to this event will directly

& Design. At the close of the LIVE Auction, it’s time for Lights! Action! Camera! impact the quality programs provided by the caring staff at Levi Hospital.”

Manhattan Band of The Jordan Kahn Music Company will take the stage and the dance Ticket and sponsorship opportunities are available by visiting www.

floor will be open! levihospitalbaronsball.org, or by calling 501-622-3498. For more information on the

The Jordan Kahn Music Company has become the fastest-rising entertainment services provided at Levi Hospital visit www.levihospital.com. Special thanks to the

company in the world, establishing itself as the new standard in luxury entertainment event’s Presenting Sponsor, Stella Artois from AR Beverage Sales. Make plans to step

for every kind of celebration. onto the Red Carpet and let your Star Shine!

Learn How to Make
Costumes at Emergent Arts
Emergent Arts is offering a

Nutcracker Ballet Costume Design Course

from Sept. 22-Nov. 17, on Thursdays 4:30 –

6:30 PM, for ages 13 and up.

This is the opportunity to experience

how all the incredible costumes of live

theater are designed and created. This special

workshop provides students interested in

costuming with a unique opportunity to

participate in the creation of the costumes for

this year’s performance of The Nutcracker

by the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theater

Company. 

Students will experience the process

of designing and creating costumes for a ballet

production under the direction of professional William Henshaw and Hannah
costume designers William Henshaw and Mills will conduct a costume
Hannah Mills. The class will conclude with the
public performance of The Nutcracker which design workshop.

will allow students to see the integration of

costume design and construction efforts with The Nutcracker performance.

Tuition for this 10-week class is $25. This Costume Design Class is

presented in conjunction with Emergent Arts and is underwritten by a Collaborative

Project Support Grant from the Arkansas Arts Council and the National Endowment

for the Arts.

For more information, visit Facebook: Emergent Arts.

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