The Springs Magazine • May 2023 • 2 Conceived by a hands-on mad woman, implemented by the capable hands of a photographic genius, made possible by several dozen out-of-hand yet fabulous artists, fed by the excellent staff at what is hands-down the most extraordinary bathhouse brewery in the world . . . this is the combo of chaotic stuff that brought about our “All Hands on Deck” May cover. What a delight and joy it was to gather with these talented and (shhh - don’t tell them I said this) EXTREMELY LOUD peep-ull! Our very youngest hands belong to Livie, a precocious 8 yr-old emerging artist, and our very oldest hands, well, no one would claim that title but everyone thinks it’s Frank Janaskie. Smile and take a seat, Frank! As for our hands. They’re fascinating! Usually, our hand is the first thing we give a person. Next time you shake hands pay attention to the hand you’re shaking. Our hands carry the history of our lives. They are fascinating in that even the most gnarly, wrinkled, veined, hands have something beautiful about them. As Nelson Mandela said, “It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” Artists, you’re doing this with everything you create. Don’t ever stop. The world is grateful. About the Cover Photo ... “All Hands on Deck” by Jeremy Rodgers
3 • The Springs Magazine • May 2023 Tickets Available for Coppélia Ballet Enjoy performances of Coppélia, the greatest comedic ballet of the romantic era, presented by Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre. The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company will be proud to present Coppélia, the greatest comedic ballet of the romantic era. Based on a story by ETA Hoffman the ballet evolved from traveling shows in the 18th and 19th c. It featured a courting couple, a mysterious doll maker, and a beautiful life-size mechanical doll accompanied by other life-size automatons. Mystery and magic all come together in one wonderfully comical love story, danced by ballet professionals and students, that will appeal to all the family. The main characters in Coppélia are Swanhilda and Franz who are engaged to be married. They spend their days dancing and teasing each other in their village courtyard. Dr. Coppelius is a strange and mysterious town toymaker who creates Coppélia, a beautiful life-size doll. He places her on his balcony facing the town square as if she is reading a book. Because she looks so real, all the people in the village begin to believe she is. Franz develops conflicting thoughts about who he likes more; his fiancé, Swanhilda, or Coppelia. Swanhilda, realizing that Franz has second thoughts about their engagement, decides to sneak into Dr. Coppelius' house and get to the bottom of the mystery. She poses as Coppélia, and this is where all the fun begins. Enjoy an evening of spectacular entertainment with a variety of performance dates and locations: LakePointe Church. 1343 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. Fri, May 19 –7 PM • Sat, May 20 – 1 PM and 7 PM Woodlands Auditorium. 1101 Desoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village. Thur, May 25 – 7 PM Preferred seating-adults: $30. Regular Seating: $20. Preferred seatingStudents: $15. Regular Seating: $10. Tickets are available at hscdtc.org/tickets/, or call 501-655-6815, or purchase at the door if still available at performance time.
The Springs Magazine • May 2023 • 4 By Erin Baber The Hot Springs Book Festival (HSBF) returns for the second year with “Read the Natural State: A Celebration of Nature, Books, and Authors.” This twoday festival will focus on nature and conservation by celebrating bugs, birds, and blooms in Arkansas and beyond with authors Holly Green, Douglas Tallamy, and Diana Hutts Aston; a walking tour with Audubon member Jerry Butler, and a presentation from Janet B. Carson, Emeritus Extension Horticulture Specialist. Full schedule: • 5/26/23 | 4 PM | Pollinators in the Natural State | Ages 18+ | Registration Required • 5/26/23 | 5 PM | In the Same Boat with Holly Green | Ages 13-18 | MultiPurpose Room | Registration Required • 5/26/23 | 6 PM | Nature's Best Hope, featuring Douglas Tallamy | Ages 18+ | Registration Required • 5/27/23 | 8:30 AM | Four Seasons Bird Walk | Ages 18+ | Registration Required • 5/27/23 | 1 PM | HSBF Community Reception | All Ages | No Registration • 5/27/23 | 2 PM | A Seed is Sleepy: Book Talk with Dianna Hutts Aston | All Ages | Registration Required • 5/27/23 | 4 PM | In the Garden, featuring Janet B. Carson | Ages 18+ | Registration Required This year’s nature theme connects to the library’s newest addition of a Community Garden and Park on campus located between the library and the RIX Professional Building. The garden will officially open to the public on June 10. Visit www.Facebook.com/HotSpringsBookFestival for more information and visit www.gclibrary.com, call 501-623-4161, or visit in-person at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs to learn more about the library’s services and offerings. Hot Springs Book Festival Returns Hot Springs’ Northwoods Trail System has been voted the top mountain bike trail system in Arkansas in a poll by ArkansasOutside.com, an organization that reports on all recreational outdoor activities in the state. “We are so honored to have been voted the No.1 Mountain Bike Trail in Arkansas by the AO readers,” Visit Hot Springs Trails Coordinator Traci Berry said. “We are not blind to all of the amazing trail systems that have been and are being developed in our state. To be recognized at the top of that long list is something to be very proud of.” “We are very appreciative to IMBA Trail Solutions and now Rogue Trails for leaving us with a sustainable, world-class trail system. We know that in order to ensure they remain at that level, they must be maintained. I believe having a dedicated trails staff is often what sets Northwoods apart. With that, we must recognize our trail staff; Jake, Jacob, and AJ, for all of the hard work they do daily to keep the trails in tip-top shape, which leads to consistent year-round trail use that is vital to the sustainable health of a trail.” In naming Northwoods No. 1 in the state, Arkansas Outside said, “Combining the old-school trails at Cedar Glades with the newer Northwoods Trails makes this system a go-to for everyone. Whether you want great jump lines, classic cross country, or techy turny sections, this place has it. On top of that it has its own management team that keeps it in tip-top shape.” For more information contact Traci Berry at 501-321-2027. Northwoods Trail Voted #1 in Arkansas Keeping Northwoods Trail in tip-top shape is hard work for trail staff Jake, Jacob, and AJ. Photo courtesy of Visit Hot Springs.
5 • The Springs Magazine • May 2023 A regular visitor to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park recently discovered a 3.29-carat brown diamond in his wet-sifted gravel. It is the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since September 2021. David Anderson, of Murfreesboro, spotted the gem on Saturday, March 4, while wet-sifting soil from the West Drain of the park’s 37.5-acre diamond search area. “At first I thought it was quartz but wondered why it was so shiny,” said Anderson. “Once I picked it up, I realized it was a diamond!” Anderson has found more than 400 diamonds over the past 16 years, including 15 weighing over one carat. His other top finds include a 3.83-carat yellow diamond found in December 2011 and a 6.19-carat white gem discovered in April 2014. Finders of Crater diamonds often choose to name their gems. Anderson named his diamond B.U.D. “That’s for Big, Ugly Diamond,” said Anderson, noting the diamond’s pitted surface and mottled brown color. Anderson typically sells his diamonds locally and said he also plans to sell this one. “Mr. Anderson’s diamond is about the size of an English pea, with a light brown color and octahedron shape,” said Park Interpreter Tayler Markham. “It has a metallic shine typical of all diamonds found at the park, with a partially resorbed surface and lots of inclusions.” Anderson’s diamond is the largest gem park staff have registered since September 2021 when a visitor from Granite Bay, California discovered a 4.38-carat yellow diamond at the site. It is the largest brown diamond from the park since the Kinard Friendship Diamond, a 9.07-carat gem found on Labor Day 2020. The Kinard Friendship Diamond was discovered by Kevin Kinard of Maumelle and is the second-largest diamond found at Crater of Diamonds State Park. As of March, 124 diamonds have been registered at Crater of Diamonds State Park this year. An average of one to two diamonds are found by park visitors each day. Diamonds come in all colors of the rainbow. The three most common colors found at Crater of Diamonds State Park are white, brown and yellow, in that order. Located on Arkansas Highway 301 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, Crater of Diamonds State Park is one of the only places in the world where the public can search for real diamonds in their original volcanic source. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve afternoon and Christmas Day). Park Visitor Finds 3.29-carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park Diamonds come in all colors of the rainbow. The three most common colors found at Crater of Diamonds State Park are white, brown and yellow, in that order.
The Springs Magazine • May 2023 • 6 Prepare Now for the 2024 Solar Eclipse Totality in Hot Springs Let the countdown begin! The Great North American Eclipse is less than a year away. On Monday, April 8, 2024, Arkansas will experience an unforgettable, historic event. And now is the time to decide where you’ll be when the sun goes dark. You decide and Arkansas will provide the perfect location. Because remember ... “we put the AR in solAR eclipse!” When the 2024 eclipse takes place the path of totality will pass over Hot Springs National Park and totality will last for about 3 minutes and 37 seconds in downtown Hot Springs! The park itself is one of only two U.S. national parks located along the path of totality. This unique distinction, along with long durations and the tourist amenities offered by the city, will make Hot Springs a popular viewing destination on April 8, 2024. If you miss next year’s spectacle, you’ll have to wait 20 years until the next one hits the U.S. But that total eclipse will only be visible in Montana and the Dakotas. So save the date! Hot Springs will be one of the most ideal places in the world to see the eclipse! That leaves you plenty of time to prepare for this amazing occurrence! Book a campsite or choose from numerous hotels and rentals and plan your getaway at the perfect time to see totality happen. Let’s hope this eclipse brings us a newfound appreciation of the wonder of the cosmos! Here’s to clear skies and NASA-approved eclipse glasses! Visit hotsprings.org and totaleclipsearkansas.org for more information. #eclipsehotsprings #totalityhotsprings #solareclipse2024 #visithotsprings ECLIPSE TIMES FOR HOT SPRINGS Start of Partial Eclipse 12:31:57 PM CDT Start of Total Eclipse 1:49:29 PM CDT Maximum Eclipse 1:51:17 PM CDT End of Total Eclipse 1:53:05 PM CDT End of Partial Eclipse 3:10:13 PM CDT Don’t be like this guy! He might still be around if he had planned ahead! Get a room! (Preferably in Hot Springs!) Get your NASA-approved eclipse glasses! Arrive a day early! Take the day off! Bring the in-laws! or not!
7 • The Springs Magazine • May 2023 MAY ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #405 Friday • MAY 5 • 5-9 PM • Visit HotSpringsArts.org for art news Our May 5, Gallery Walk kicks off the closing weekend of the Arts & The Park festival running April 28 – May 7. Stroll Gallery Walk on Friday and visit local artists in their private studios Saturday and Sunday. Look for the Studio Tour Guide on pages 12-13 in this issue. Perfect time to look for a present in celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14. Whether you live here or are visiting, enjoy the abundance of art and culture in our beautiful city. AMERICAN ART GALLERY 724 Central • 501-624-0550 Featuring work by Adam Hooker. “Photography has always been my favorite art medium. There is something so uniquely powerful in the ability to capture a moment in time.” Pottery and pine needle baskets by Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Southwest Jewelry by Ernie Bolieu. Wood turnings by Virgil Barksdale. Featuring wall art by various artists Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM. ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY 610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com Irma McLeod and Bonnie Ricci will be Featured Artists for May. McLeod’s animal renditions elicit positive comments and smiles from viewers. Ricci works in watercolor, pastel, Prismacolor pencil, and polymer clay, as well as designing jewelry utilizing zippers. Miniature Art Featured Artists are Jan Briggs and Linda Shearer. Charlie Mink will entertain at GW on his dulcimer. Mon & Wed-Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Sun: 12 PM-5 PM. DESOTO ROCK & GIFT SHOP 626 Central Avenue You will find much more than rocks at DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop! Art, decor, 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. EMERGENT ARTS 341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org “Under Pressure” Selected Works. Large-scale block prints will be on display at the Circle Gallery. These works are a result of the Under Pressure community art event at the Art Springs Festival. The works are being printed via street roller and the wood blocks have been carved by various community artists. Opening reception Friday, May 5, 5-8 PM. Regular hours - Tues-Sat, Noon-5 PM. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com May 5-31 features work by Robyn Horn, Sammy Peters, Elizabeth Weber, and others, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and Michael Warrick. Original work from the Art Moves Outdoor Exhibit, part of the Arts & The Park festival, will also be exhibited. As will selections from artists participating in the “Painting the Arkansas Parks” plein air event in Hot Springs during Arts & The Park. 10 AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, & by appointment. LOCAL ART ENTITY The Club House • 118 Arbor Street • theclubhouseHS.com Creating a new Gallery Walk experience, Featuring live music by the band SAWYER during their Spring Art Market May 5. They host a community Art Market curated with unique local vendors as well as a fun Family Sip & Paint area from 5 PM - 9 PM. Fun for all ages! WHITTINGTON GALLERY 307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214 Open for Gallery Walk 4–8 PM. Featuring over 50 local artists. Debuting 8 new artists, and celebrating life and art with refreshments on the patio, facing Hot Springs Creek and West Mountain. Closed Mon-Tues-Wed. Open Thur – Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. Sun: Noon – 4 PM. TRADITIONAL ART GUILD [email protected] Check out TAG’s Gallery at Hot Springs Airport. TAG is a place to network within the larger creative community. They are looking for art from local artists. Attend their public meetings every 3rd Thursday. Facebook: Traditional Art Guild. Next meeting May 18, 9:30 AMNoon at GCLibrary.
The Springs Magazine • May 2023 • 8 Anchor High-end body piercing studio Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Upscale resale shop Mariposa Design Vintage decor, design M&M Travel Consultants Vacations & adventures Big Axe Battleground Axe throwing Garland County Courthouse Government Offices Hamp Williams Building Event venue Surfas Culinary District Quality cookware & equipment Taco Mama Side Town Mexican restaurant Galaxy Connection Superhero store & Star Wars Museum Statements for the Home Interior Design 3B’s Bar & Grill Dive bar, pool tables Merritt Wholesale Distributors Food service distributor Best Court Cottages Boutique cottages Best Cafe Gormet menu Garland Cty Election Commission Vote Here! HS Chamber of Commerce ACE Investments The Clear Spring Senior living community Willis & Son Roofing Roofing contractor Kids Source Speech & Development therapy Leo’s Service Center Automotive repair Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Ice cream and burgers Riley Art Glass Studio Glass blowing, gallery & demos Forever Beautiful Permanent cosmetics Superior Senior Care In-home care services Grand Lagniappe Shoppe Women’s apparel & Tea Room Hideaway Cafe Quaint & friendly coffee house 700 Block West Grand Ave 800 Block West Grand Ave Lender’s Title Company Largest independent title & escrow agency in AR & LA Landmark Building Something Bleu Bridal boutique Lavish Boutique Stylish & trendy women’s boutique SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint Lunch & dinner; entertainment KUHS 102.5 Hot Springs Solar Powered Community Radio Mountain Valley Armory Bank OZK Home Instead Senior Care In-home care for Seniors The Courthouse Chapel/Get Hitched Hot Springs Wedding planning venue Barrels Unlimited Winemaking kits and lessons SixtyOne Celsius Full-service communication firm The Retro Fit Women’s, men’s, kids-retro Hairapy Beauty salon & barber shop. Stroope Tire, Inc. Tire dealer & repair shop Farmers Insurance Darryl Wiltshire Agency Ouachita Investment Group White Stone Real estate agency Chrysalis Day Spa Day spa and Med spa Splash Wine Bar Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Colorado Grill Southwest restaurant The Parlour Metaphysical shop 200 Block Ouachita Ave 400 Block Ouachita Ave 500 Block Ouachita Ave 100 Block Ouachita Ave 600 Block Ouachita Ave GRANDLAGNIAPPESHOPPE 300 Block Ouachita Ave 600 Block West Grand Ave JUST SWANKY THERETRO FIT 200 Block Woodbine Street Park Avenue Fire Station Golden Raised Donuts Donuts and breakfast pastries Arkansas Tower Motel Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel E-Z Mart Fast stop The Gold Inn Quaint Uptown motel David F. Watkins Memorial Park Community Park & amphitheater 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast Bed and breakfast Parkway Court Daily, weekly, monthly Bower Motel Epic Cabinets & Design Countertops, cabinets & accessories Spa City Cycling Sales & Service Bike service, repair, and parts Budget Inn/Relax Inn Lynwood Motel Shell Gas Station Family Dollar Neighborhood shopping Coffee House 2 Blocks Craft Coffee Roastery Northwoods Trail Connector Pullman Avenue short cut to Northwoods Urban Forest Trail Settle Inn Upscale modern vacation rental cottages. Newly renovated. Full kitchens. Red Light Roastery Coffee House Small batch, craft coffee roastery Larkmartin Soaps Handmade soaps and lotions 1010 Liquor Wine, beer & spirits 700 Block Park Ave 800 Block Park Ave 900 Block Park Ave 1000 Block Park Ave RED LIGHT ROASTERY Majestic Lawn Historic landmark Vapors Live Event & live music venue Air-FX Heating & air conditioning The Hot Springy Dingy Gifts, jewelry, costume rentalNorth Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Wine, beer & spirits Bailey’s Dairy Treat One of three drive-ins in town Simple but Effective Cutz Barbershop Park Haven Community Garden Community vegetable garden Haven United Methodist Thrift Store Bargains galore Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Historic boutique motel. Modern amenities. Vintage-inspired design August and Company Resale shop Emma Lee’s Soul Food restaurant The Arrangement Florist 400 Block Park Ave 500 Block Park Ave 600 Block Park Ave 100 Block Park Ave HOT SPRINGY DINGY 300 Block Park Ave SETTLE INN Cottage Court Vapors Live northwoods trail
9 • The Springs Magazine • May 2023 The Hot Springs Dance Troupe will dance in their final performance for the season on May 6, as part of The Finale, on the final night of the Arts & The Park festival. This performance will be a collaborative effort with international musicians of the IBLA Foundation. The IBLA Foundation organizes annual international music competitions for pianists, singers, instrumentalists, and composers in Ragusa Ibla, Italy. Winners have been presented in prestigious venues such as Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Tokyo Opera City Hall in Japan; and for one night only, they will perform at The Pocket Theatre for The Finale event of Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance’s Arts & and The Park festival. The performance will feature the full repertoire of the Hot Springs Dance Troupe, a company of dancers that represents the Hot Springs School District in Arkansas. While the troupe continuously trains year-around in technique classes, they are also working diligently to raise funds to perform on tour with Stars of Tomorrow in the summer of 2025, where they will perform throughout Austria, Germany, and Italy, just as previous generations have successfully done in 2018 and 2022. The Hot Springs Dance Troupe is the third public school program to be invited to the Stars of Tomorrow tour and the only public school program to return for a third time. These students are held to a high standard artistically and academically and are excited for the opportunity to represent, Hot Springs, Garland County, and the state of Arkansas on this international tour. The Finale will feature group works, as well as some selected student choreography inspired by local and global organizations working to make a difference in our world. If you cannot attend, please consider purchasing a ticket or donating to the Hot Springs Springs Dance Troupe’s tour to Europe where they will perform for over 10,000 people! The Pocket Theatre is located at 170 Ravine Street, Hot Springs, and tickets are available at https://hssd7-12arts.ticketleap.com/the-finale/. If sending a check for a donation, please make it payable to Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, ATTN: HSDT, PO Box 21358, Hot Springs, AR, 71903. All proceeds will benefit the Hot Springs Dance Troupe and their international tour to Europe in 2025. HS Dance Troupe Performs With IBLA Musicians on May 6 Pictured are dancers from the Hot Springs Dance Troupe,(l-r) Keoina Plummer, Serenity Cupples, and Maddie Arnold. Photo by Aaron Brewer.
11 • The Springs Magazine • May 2023 The Hot Springs Flute Ensemble (HSFE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Magic Flute Tea & Gala on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, with tea, treats, and music. The Tea & Gala will be held at the Oaklawn Event Center, 2705 Central Avenue, at 2:30 PM. Guest groups are Sigma Alpha Iota Cantate and the Village Chorale under the direction of Dr. Tom Bolton. A Magic Flute tea with canapes will be served, along with tea tributes by the SAI Cantate. The HSFE will play several selections, including Mozart's Magic Flute Overture. The Village Chorale will sing several selections and then join the flutes for the Grand Finale: The Sound of Music. Tickets are $30 each and may be purchased online at www.hotspringsflutes. com, or from Flute Ensemble members. Proceeds benefit the HSFE scholarship fund. The Hot Springs Flute Ensemble has been a volunteer music organization active in the artistic life of southern Arkansas since 1983. HSFE is a 501(C)3 NonProfit organization registered in the state of Arkansas. Hot Springs Flute Ensemble Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary With a Magic Flute Tea & Gala Free Mobile Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass Happy hour just got happier with Arkansas Tourism’s new Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass. The free pass has been created for mobile devices and features a collection of Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. When visiting a participating location, hit the check-in button at the bottom of the venue’s listing to earn points. Some locations offer special discounts that can earn additional points. Each month Arkansas Tourism will host a monthly drawing for a $100 digital Visa gift card. Further perks include redeeming points for Arkansas Tourism swag. The pass can be saved to a phone home screen for easy one-tap access. When visiting a participating business, present your phone to a staff member at the business to redeem the available discounts. More details about the Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass and sign-up information can be found at https://www.arkansas.com/craft-beverage-passport. A list of participating Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries can be found online in the pass by clicking “Learn More.” The annual free public Memorial Day fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, May 28, at dark. The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the DoubleTree by the Hilton Hotel. Visit Hot Springs will sponsor the free show. Those who want to watch the pyrotechnics display from the water are urged to keep a safe distance from the launching area and keep watch for fellow boaters. In case of rain, the fireworks will be rescheduled for the evening of Monday, May 29. For more information, call 501-321-2277. Memorial Day Fireworks on Lake Hamilton Lake Hamilton fireworks set for May 28, at dark. Photo by MIO ITO on Unsplash. The May Exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery will feature a selection of paintings by Robyn Horn, Sammy Peters, Elizabeth Weber, and others, along with sculptures by Robyn Horn, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and Michael Warrick. Also included in the exhibit are original works by selected artists from the Art Moves Outdoor Exhibit, part of the Arts & The Park 10-day celebration of the arts hosted by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance. (see pages 14-15 in this issue for a preview of the entire 2023 collection) Selections from work created by artists participating in the “Painting the Arkansas Parks” plein air event in Hot Springs during Arts & The Park will also be displayed during the May Show. The plein air artists are members of the Heart of America Artists’ Association based in Arkansas. Justus Fine Art Gallery will host a reception for the exhibition from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 5 as part of the monthly Gallery Walk in downtown Hot Springs. The exhibit will be on display May 5 - 31, 2023. Owned by artist Dolores Justus, Justus Fine Art Gallery offers a wide range of original art including sculpture, paintings, ceramics, photography, and more by recognized artists. Opening receptions are held in conjunction with the Hot Springs Gallery Walk held from 5-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday, and by appointment. Justus Fine Art Gallery is located at 827 A Central Avenue in Hot Springs. For more information, call 501-321-2335 or visit online at justusfineart.com. “Painting the Arkansas Parks” Exhibit at Justus Gallery
STUDIO TOURS LIST #1 — Donna Dunnahoe #1 — Hugh Dunnahoe #2 — Jeri Hillis Studio — Jeri Hillis #3 — Whittington Gallery — Multiple artists #4 — Stevie Spargo #4 — Richard Stephens #5 — Vapor Valley Studio — John Faginkrantz #6 — Fairy Gourdmother — Crawford #7 — Gigi B Jewelry Co — Gigi Buhrow #8 — Forest Path Gallery — Gene Sparling #9 — Summerhill Studio — Wayne Summerhill #10 — The Dungeon — Daniel Cassity #10 — Crooked Little Studio — Diana Garrison #11 — Baker’s Fabrication & Welding — J.M. Baker #12 — Don Watson Studio Gallery — Don Watson 1 3 2 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 11 12 GLENWOOD HOT SPRINGS > HWY 70 HOT SPRINGS HWY 7 318 Arrowhead Dr
#11 — Baker’s Fabrication & Welding J. M. Baker Sculpture 326 Hwy. 70 East ● Glenwood 870-210-0075 Travel west on Airport Rd. / Hwy. 70 to Glenwood for 40 minutes. After you pass the Glenwood Country Club, Baker’s Metals will be the first business on the left. — [email protected] #10 — Crooked Little Studio (2 Studios) Diana Garrison Printmaking, Painting, & Education 318 Arrowhead Dr ● HS 501-781-7271 From Albert Pike Rd (270) Take Thornton Ferry Rd. until it dead ends into Arrowhead Dr, turn left. Take Arrowhead Dr around the cove (keep lake to your left) to 318 Arrowhead-on the hill on your right. There is room for parking at top of the driveway. — [email protected] #10 — The Dungeon (2 Studios) Daniel Cassity Painting and Recording 318 Arrowhead Drive ● HS 318-268-2454 From Albert Pike Rd. (270) Take Thornton Ferry Rd. and follow until it T-bones onto Arrowhead Dr. and turn left and keep the lake to the left as you curve right and then left around the cove. House/Studio on the right. — [email protected] #12 — Don Watson Studio Gallery Don Watson Oil Painting, Watercolor, & Mix Media 438 Gilmer Ave ● Glenwood 870-681-0563 Take HWY 70W to Glenwood. In Glenwood, veer right on 70 Business (Broadway) for about a mile. Turn right on Clay Street & the first left on Gilmer. Studio is 2nd house/studio on left. — [email protected] #1 — Dunnahoe Studio Donna & Hugh Dunnahoe Painting, Drawing, Fiber Arts, & Ceramics 765 Fox Pass Cutoff ● HS 501-282-9213 North on Central/Park Ave/Hwy 7 for 2.5 miles past fountain near Arlington Hotel. Left on Fox Pass Cutoff (the Old Mill Wedding Chapel is on the right.). 1 mile past Fox Pass Pottery on left. — [email protected] — [email protected] #6 — Fairy Gourdmother Sammie Crawford Decorative Painting 100 Brighton Place ● HS 501-525-8558 From downtown: South on Central Avenue (past where Higdon Ferry intersects) to Burchwood Bay. Go up Burchwood one block and turn right on Brighton Terrace, located on the corner of Brighton Terrace and Brighton Place across from Quapaw Rehab. Brick house on the corner with the flag and a yard full of flowers. Park in the 2nd driveway and enter through the gate in the white fence. The studio is on the right in the courtyard. — [email protected] #8 — Forest Path Gallery Gene Sparling Turned Wood and Sculpture 107 Stillmeadow Lane ● HS 501-617-0594 Hwy 7 south, to Hwy 290 east, go 1 1/2 miles, turn right, (south) on Meadowlark Tr. Take the second right and follow signs to Forest Path Gallery. — [email protected] #7 — Gigi B Jewelry Co Gigi Buhrow Jewelry 208 Long Island Drive ● HS 501-276-2546 Take Highway 7 South in Hot Springs past the Hot Springs Mall. Cross Lake Hamilton 2 times over the bridges and turn left onto Long Island. Gigi B Jewelry is located on the right at 208 Long Island Drive. Plug this address into your GPS for easy-to-follow directions. — [email protected] #2 — Jeri Hillis Studio Jeri Hillis Paintings, Printmaking, Watercolor, Collage, Pottery, Ceramic Tiles, Jewelry, Education 125 Pullman Avenue ● HS 501-538-8572 North on Central Ave to Park AveHWY 7 for 1-mile past fountain. Go left on Pullman Avenue, corner at “Coffee House 2 Blocks Down” across from Shell Gas Station, second block of Pullman Avenue at 125. Dusty yellow house set back from road. Swing around in front of Pullman Heights Church and park on street. — [email protected] #4 — Spargo/Stephens Stevie Spargo/Richard Stephens Watercolor, Acrylic, Sculpture, Resin 400 Pritchard ● HS 501-276-2676 Central hold right on Higdon, turn right on Emory towards Hot Springs High School. The first street to the right is Pritchard. Go to the first house on the left. — [email protected] — [email protected] #9 — Summerhill Studio Wayne Summerhill Metal Studio 110 Vasseur Alley ● HS 501-276-4854 Albert Pike Rd, close to Walmart across the street, turn on Vasseur Alley. #5 — Vapor Valley Studio at Riser Ford featuring John Faginkrantz Multimedia and Painting 4201 Central Avenue ● HS 501-607-2685 Artist John Faginkrantz will have his studio set up at Riser Ford which is located at 4201 Central Avenue. — [email protected] #3 — Whittington Gallery & Studios Multiple artists Painting, Sculpture, Stained Glass, & Jewelry 307 Whittington Ave ● HS 501-607-0214 From Central/Park Avenue, go 1/3 mile west on Whittington Avenue. Studio is on the left, just past Walnut Street. — [email protected] VISIT HOTSPRINGSARTS.ORG FOR DETAILS ABOUT EACH STUDIO Studio Tours are free self-guided tours offering the opportunity to meet and visit artists in their creative spaces and see their artistic process in action. Studios are open Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Get more details about each studio at HotSpringsArts.org. The studios are numbered and organized in a way that minimizes mileage, however, the studios may be visited in any order during operating hours. Studio Tours allows visitors to experience each artist’s process and workspace, ask questions, and some artists even have work for sale. Unless otherwise noted, all studios are in Hot Springs. ARTS & THE PARK 2023 • A 10–DAY CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS The Springs 7
Debuting Friday, April 28, 2023 Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail Begin your visit to this outdoor art exhibition at the Hollywood Avenue entrance of the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail and head north to enjoy 20 original works by Arkansas artists. Exhibit is open through next Spring. 14 The Springs 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
(1) Roxane Lee | Angel Alayna Acrylic, 20.5” x 28” [email protected] My Artwork subjects are the people and nature that I love with all of my heart and soul. Angel Alayna, my granddaughter born with a cleft palate and premature birth, with all her inner courage and strength holds her large coke cup filled with nourishing milk. (2) Eli Vega | Buck Canyon Photography [email protected] I got up at 4:30 am in order to be at this spot in Canyonlands National Park in southern Utah. Boy, was I glad I did! I had scoped this out the day before, so I knew that if it looked great in the middle of the day, it had to look awesome early in the morning — and it did! The sensation I got when I looked out at that scene was both serene and surreal. (3) Longhua Xu | Cat and Mouse Acrylic, 30” x 40” [email protected] Cat and Mouse is a theme that many people have shown, but what I want to show is how the little mouse is calm in front of many cats. I use color contrast and size contrast to highlight the theme. (4) John Goodwin | Chicago Style Acrylics, 20” x 24” [email protected] Fun, colorful, culinary creations always give me energy, strength, and inspiration. One of my favorite cities in the country takes the simple all-American hot dog and embellishes it in such a way as to reflect the culture of its European immigrants, which makes it a unique thing of beauty unto itself. It’s known everywhere else as Chicago Style. (5) Bob Dion | Comb in Sand Black & White Photography, 16” x 20” [email protected] Traveling with camera in hand, aware of the effects of our throwaway society, I endeavored to create images showing how nature has the ability to reclaim the landscape. Captured exactly how it was found, Comb In The Sand represents nature’s attempt to accommodate our discarded items. (6) Patrick Cunningham Dichotomy of Man Mixed Media, 29.5” x 40” (gallery-wrapped panel) [email protected] Patrick Cunningham’s diverse selection of materials and techniques gives him opportunities to grow and evolve. The Dichotomy of Man portrays man as not purely spiritual nor material but two parts of a whole, beautifully joined together. Texture, bold color, and line emphasize the contrast between the old and the new, the material and the spiritual. (7) Gene Sparling | Finding Flow Chinaberry Wood, 12” x 8” x 10” [email protected] This is an extremely offset, asymmetrical piece, made from an invasive chinaberry tree. The asymmetry creates drama in contrast to the gentle, organic curves of the form. The title refers to the dream-like state of concentration that I try to achieve when working. When successful, it is powerful and very satisfying. (8) Isaac Helguera | Frida, Puro Corazon Acrylic, 30”x40” [email protected] Frida, Puro Corazon, inspired me to showcase my painting of this famous woman artist that has made a big impression on the art world. I captured Frida Kahlo using my own technique, passing on the culture from my Mexican roots and heritage. (9) Lori Arnold | Gift of Love, The Acrylic, 24” x 24” [email protected] Feel her teardrops in the falling rain Hear her sing in the wind Feel her breath in the breeze Feel her kiss as the snowflake falls upon your cheek She whispers into your heart “You are Loved” I am motivated to continue creating more emotional experiences for my audience, which allows them to understand different aspects of my heart and personality, and grants viewers the ability to connect and be inspired on a deeper level. (10) Gary Simmons | Last Stop, The Watercolor & Pen, 9” x 12” [email protected] Some of the most fun I have with art is humor and creating playful takes on the human race, including myself. My journey is usually in search of something, and I travel with my books and personal familiar, the crow. Sometimes when lost in my creative efforts, it’s including the crow or the raven that helps me focus on a creative solution or point to a personal statement. The waters are never smooth on creativity’s seas, so company is welcome. (11) Joe Wilcox | Solace Oil, 18” x 24” [email protected] I began painting as I was battling lifethreatening health issues. Art became therapy and brought me peace through the difficult times. I’m happy knowing viewers of my work get the same enjoyment that I get from creating it. This piece titled Solace is a perfect example of that. (12) Bella Grace | Soul Light Discovered in DNA Photography [email protected] Great art speaks to us ~ with wisdom and authority to what is eternal in the human condition. True art inspires us toward our ideal aspirations because it’s in our DNA to explore the unknown, to ask questions, to understand who and what we are. This iconic DNA research imagery is hope for the 21st Century. The research shows us true beauty - the essence of Divine Soul Light which flows through the rivers of our veins, created anew with every passing thought, emotion, feeling, and belief. Peace is within you. This is Grace pure and simple. May you Remember. (13) Winnifred Formby | Three way Ties Color Pencil & White Gel Pen, 11” x 14” [email protected] Drawing inspiration from main astrological ideologies in today’s society - Dharma/Western Zodiac/Sheng Xiao - I presented my self-identity through their interpretation of me! A window into my soul! The differentiated predictions of my personality and life by observed constellations helped connect a likeness of myself to those characterizations. (14) Shakeelah Rahmaan | Urban Playground Alcohol Ink & Modeling Paste, 30” x 40” [email protected] My work emphasizes components that contribute to and blend African American culture in the United States. This work explores a personal staple from my background, double dutch on a makeshift playground. The image was created to induce nostalgia that recalls a delightful memory from childhood. (15) Molly Baldwin | Watcher, The Watercolor, 12” x 18” [email protected] Watching a flock of chickens is highly entertaining, especially when there is a rooster involved. Roosters guard the coop and watch over the hens in the flock. It’s a serious and important job. They send alerts when predators are nearby. They watch for bugs and worms, even offering them up as treats to the hens instead of indulging first. You don’t need an alarm clock, the rooster watches for the break of dawn and tells you when to rise. The beauty and character of a rooster moved me to capture their beauty in this watercolor. The Watcher is an ode to the 1st and the most beautiful rooster I ever cared for. (16) Lesley Roegner | Wave, The Digital Painting using Procreate, 9” x 12” [email protected] The piece titled The Wave is inspired by a longing to revisit the west. To gaze at the colors of the stone formations and be filled with appreciation for the one who created and designed all things. When our eyes behold the earth’s beauty something inside us becomes calm and content. (17) Katherine Strause | With Ease Oil, 48” x 36” [email protected] My current works come from found snapshots of women that are transformed into paintings. I look for a quality of liberty and rebellion in the attitude of the women. I love the expressive nature of paint and using color to create dynamic, energetic pieces. This work addresses the idea of transcendence, hope, and transformation. They are about women who are breaking free and energetically strutting their way past any limitations. (18) A. Margarita Peraza-Rugeley Woman Who Painted Singapore, The Acrylic, 24” x 18” [email protected] Art helps me to express my experiences and philosophy of life. My color scheme reflects my native tropics. I chose Singapore for its breathtakingly modern skyline. In this self-portrait, I appear as a secret agent from an action movie in order to stress that painting is always an adventure. (19) Stevie Davidson | Woman’s Fate, A Acrylic, 9” x 12” [email protected] This piece, A Woman’s Fate, was my way of expressing the hopelessness and entrapment of womanhood here in the U.S. after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the inequalities and expectations women still face today. I hope to enlighten viewers on the American woman’s experience through this emotional artwork. (20) Marietta Tucker | Zesty Zinnia Watercolor, 16” x 12” [email protected] As an artist, I choose to paint the beauty in the world. I receive inspiration through the observation of nature, particularly flowers. Flowers represent the cycle of life, expressing a symbolic language, such as love, joy, innocence, peace, resurrection, and even death. Every stroke of a floral painting energizes my mind and soothes my soul! Zesty Zinnia was painted with many transparent layers of watercolor, allowing the light to shine through. ARTS & THE PARK 2023 • A 10–DAY CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS The Springs 15 What a perfect way to start ten days of festivities! The first event of this year’s Arts & The Park will be the opening reception for the Art Moves: Art & Soul outdoor art exhibition with a Meet & Greet with the exhibition’s artists. Visitors can walk north along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway beginning at Hollywood Avenue to view the works and visit with the exhibition’s artists. Art Moves features original works focused on what art means to the artist, reproduced onto 30” x 40” metal sheets. Attached to each piece is a scannable QR code that links to the corresponding artist statement. The exhibition is free and open to the public through next spring.
By Erin Wood “Take a minute to look and listen to the world around you because you never know what you will discover,” says Cathy Melvin, a resident of Hensley, Arkansas, and author and illustrator of the children’s book Cypress Knees and Tupelo Trees: Discovering Plants and Animals of the Swamp. Released on Earth Day, April 22, it introduces readers to nearly 50 plants and animals living alongside two majestic giants of the swamp, Cypress and Water Tupelo Tree. Arkansans may not think first of our state’s swamps when considering its topography, but Melvin and her son adopted the Lorance Creek natural area during the pandemic, opening their eyes to this habitat located just off Exit 9 on Hwy I-530. “Adopting the natural area gave my family the opportunity to slow down and learn about the swamp ecosystem. It provided me with inspiration to dust off my paint brushes and scissors and create collages of the plants and animals that made the swamp special to us,” Melvin said. Melvin’s colorful painted collages will remind some of Eric Carle’s in The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and they are accompanied by lively rhyme. Readers can look and listen for the swamp’s fascinating diversity as they search for aquatic snail snacks with the Red Swamp Crayfish, glide alongside the swiftswimming shadows of slender Blackspotted Topminnows, sway in the breeze with the catkins of Smooth Alders, jump from the Wood Duck’s nest with dayold ducklings, and take flight with Prothonotary Warbler as he climbs toward the sky like the bright trumpet-shaped flowers of Crossvine. Cypress Knees and Tupelo Trees is available in hardback at etaliapress. com (take 10% off with code SPRINGMAG10) 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 (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). Editor’s note: To learn more about Lorance Creek and other Natural Areas in Arkansas visit www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-natural-heritage/ naturalareas/find-a-natural-area. Cypress Knees and Tupelo Trees Mid-America Science Museum (MASM) will host the opening of its newest traveling exhibit, Toytopia, on Saturday, June 10. Created by Stage Nine Exhibitions, Toytopia provides an immersive and interactive experience exploring the history of some of the most popular toys of the past and present. The exhibit is located in the museum’s Hall of Wonder and is included with general admission. “I’m thrilled that we were able to partner with Stage Nine and bring this unique and exciting exhibit to Mid-America,” said Diane LaFollette, Mid-America Science Museum’s CEO. “We all have memories of our favorite toy or game and this exhibit allows our adult visitors to rekindle that sense of wonder and share it with the next generation. Toytopia also provides an opportunity to encourage learning through play and help inspire the curiosity of our young minds.” Running through Sunday, September 3, Toytopia showcases a wide array of some of the biggest names in toymaking, such as Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®), and many more. The exhibit also features the world's largest Etch-A-Sketch, a retro 80s arcade area with working classic games, a life-size doll house, a LEGO® play area, and a lifesize Monopoly car and game board. Named the 2022 winner of “Best Museum” in the Sentinel-Record's Reader’s Choice Awards, Mid-America Science Museum is located at 500 Mid America Blvd in Hot Springs. General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-12 and seniors aged 65 and older, and $11 for teachers and military. The museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays, 1 to 5 PM. To learn more, visit www.midamericamuseum.org, or call 501-767-3461. The world’s largest Etch-A-Sketch and life-size Monopoly car and game board are just part of the fun at the Science Museum’s newest exhibit, opening June 10. Mid-America Science Museum Hosts Grand Opening of Toytopia Exhibit On May 6, at 6:30 PM, Emergent Arts is hosting an interactive art experience directed by PaiYin Mros. Guests will join a guided “walking tour” where they can witness or participate in the performance at each installation. Each performer will demonstrate an aspect of personal creativity they developed since moving to Hot Springs. Please join the Women of a Certain Age performers for a truly unique art event. Cost: $15. The event will take place at Emergent Arts, 341 Whittington Avenue. Emergent Arts Hosts Women of a Certain Age Performers
“All Hands on Deck” April 3, 2023 Superior Bathhouse Brewery Hot Springs, Arkansas On the way home from this photo shoot, my feet were sore, my back ached, my ears were ringing from all the noise, my head was pounding, but suddenly my weariness lifted and I realized I was grinning from ear to ear. Cuz in spite of all that, my heart was bursting with love for all these wonderful, creative, vibrant creatures who came together to help create this photo I’ve envisioned for years. It was joyful to be part of the love and chaos these folks created. There are so many to thank! Jeremy Rodgers – coconspirator who took my vision and brought it to life. Rose Schweikart and her team – best hostest and staff! Suzanne Lamoureux Kriesant and Frank Janaskie for their classroom voices. Frank and John Faginkrantz for standing in as tripods for Jeremy. Erin and Liz. All the artists who showed up in spite of have no clue what was about to happen and were patient with the entire disorderly process. I’m sure I left out someone - but, please consider yourself thanked! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The Participants We have most of the names of the artists but a few we might have missed signing in. Amelia Mason Anthony Tidwell Bethany Gaboury Cherry Ogburn Chris Meeks Claude Smith Daniel Cassity David Mills Deborah Carroll Diana Garrison Dolores Justus Donna Lawrence Eli Vega Erin Baber Frank Janaskie Gary Simmons Gene Sparling Glen Gaboury Hannah Mills Howard Kilby Jan Briggs Jennifer Warrick Jeremy Rodgers Jeri Hillis Jim Pafford Joe Wilcox John Faginkrantz June Simmons Justin Warrick Kerene Larson Kirk Larson Kricket Lines Kristen Frati Lanie Carlson Lilie Lim Livie Thompson Liz Colgrove Longhua Xu Lynn Janaskie Makayla Wilks Meredith Steward Nan Cameron Nancy Lily Puniza Sharma Richard Stephens Rob Saettele Roxane Lee Roxy Wallace Sara Domerese Sean Tardif Steve Bonner Suzanne Lamoureux Kriesant Suzi Saettele Travis Gates Zack Dryden
The Springs Magazine • May 2023 • 18 Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic Magic & comedy for the whole family Robo World Coffee shop & arcade Justus Fine Art Gallery Established & emerging artists Run Stop Specialty running merchandise Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic NY brick oven pizza Rebecca Peterman Photography Portraits photography Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel Cotton clothes & bedding Picante’s Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican dishes Brick House Grill Steaks, burgers, salads and much more Steinhaus Keller German food & biergarten Outdoor seating Mirror Mirror Salon Beauty, cosmetics & personal care Gary Morris Interiors Unique décor, lamps and gifts A Narrow Escape Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up Subway Submarine sandwich shop Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor Cafe Kahlo Mexican Breakfast & brunch Destiny’s Bake Shop Breakfast, lunch, desserts, cakes Will’s Cinnamon Shop Homemade cinnamon rolls Central Cabaret & Nightclub Music, entertainment, event venue Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint 801Spencer’s Corner Bathhouse Row 400 Block Central Ave Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Kollective Coffee & Tea Organic & local for breakfast & lunch The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Breakfast & brunch. Kringles & Kones Christmas-themed sweet shop Dapper and Debonaire Men’s grooming goods Rings ‘n’ Things Fun fashion jewelry Freedom United Salon Highly trained staff. Progressive work. The Villa Boutique Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry Colonial Candy Corner Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Kringles in the Park Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts Faith & Flair Boutique Women’s boutique clothing The Springs Hotel & Spa Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Mountain Valley Spring Company Visitor Center/Museum. Full line of MV Water merchandise. Rolando’s Restaurante Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Savory Pantry Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Pancake Shop Serving breakfast exclusively. 3AM Gallery & Gifts Art gallery & gift shop Silver Coconut Collegiate, boutique baby items, & more Bathhouse Row Winery AR wine selections. Tastings daily Hot Springs Hemp Company Hemp oils and accessories Snazzies, Inc. Young, contemporary, funky boutique Beef Jerky Outlet Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces YOUR CBD STORE Alternative health services Arlington Hotel Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) Arlington Beauty Salon (Arlington) Arlington Bathhouse/Spa (Arlington) Downtown Record & CDs (Arlington) Mamoo’s Paradice Cream Homemade ice cream. Uptown Market & Spirits Essentials from sunscreen to spirits Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Journey through its 7 Magic Worlds Maharaja Boutique Embroidered dresses, sterling, t-shirts Chill & Go Handcrafted Ice Cream Rolled ice cream 4D Adventure Amazing 4D simulation Kilwins Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Earthbound Trading Company Unique apparel, accessories & home decor The Buffalo Clothing Co. High quality men’s clothing & accessories Tombstone Old Time Photos Wild West, gangster portraits Thai-Me Spa Massage, nail, body, & skin services Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Argentinian delicacies, bar experience! Oxy-Zen Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Hot Springs Hat Co. Hats for men and women Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Unique & locally made/designed items. The Ohio Club Oldest bar in AR. Great food & music The Avenue Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel The Waters Hotel Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Gallery Central Gifts, clothing, & art Toy Chest Specialty toys, books, science kits, etc. It’s All About Rocks Rocks & unique merchandise EVILO Oils & Vinegars Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Granny’s Kitchen Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries National Park Gifts & Souvenirs HS best selection of souvenirs & gifts Villianess Alchemy Bath & beauty apotheclasses Superior Bathhouse Brewery Thermal springs brewery, restaurant & special event venue Hotel Hale Boutique hotel and restaurant Fordyce Bathhouse Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Quapaw Baths & Spa Thermal pools & baths, spa services Ozark Bathhouse Cultural center, open on weekends Buckstaff Baths Our only remaining traditional thermal bathing facility Lamar Bathhouse Bathhouse Row Emporium Lauray’s Jewelers Bridal, custom designs, & repairs Spa City Market Convenience store Wrapped Gift Boutique A gift for every occasion BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary Retro inspired clothing JoJo and Jess Home, fashion & personal accessories Ginger’s Popcorn The best darn popcorn in the South! All Things Natural Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature National Park Duck Tours Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Upscale women’s boutique/ Renee’s Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor Hot Springs Haunted Tours Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! MacKenzie’s Extraordinary Gift Shoppe Unique boutique gifts & plush animals Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe Candy & delectable delights. Gangster Museum of America Guided tour of the HS gangster world Historic District Antiques Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Petals, Purses, Etc. Handbags, women’s & children’s clothing Trail Mix Outdoor apparel & trail gear The Gift Gallery Unique gifts, home decor, & apparel Diablos Tacos and Mescal Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic Family internal medical clinic Artists’ Workshop Gallery Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists All Things Arkansas Products made in AR & relating to AR JubiTea Hot Springs Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies US Post Office Beverly’s Casual Shop Women’s boutique DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Hot Springs Visitor Center Tourist information center Maxine’s Live Live music, food, craft beer & drinks Hot Springs Trolley Tours Trolley tours. Special events. The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Copper Penny Pub Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Vault 723 Timeless Vault Dining Downtowner Marketplace Vendors in one location with home decor, boutiques and artisans Rocket Fizz Soda pop & candy shop American Art Gallery & Gifts Local, regional, national & int’l artists Joanna A. Boutique Women’s fashions & accessories The Humidor Cigar Lounge Capone’s Loft Vacation Rental Legacy Fine Art Gallery Artwork by local & int’l artists 500 Block Central Ave 600 Block Central Ave 700 Block Central Ave 800 Block Central Ave 100 Block Exchange CENTRAL CABARET-NIGHTCLUB 200 Block Central Ave 300 Block Central Ave BUBBALU’S BURGERS & DOGS 1000 Block Central Ave FREE PARKING 128 Exchange St Parking Deck PAID PARKING 2 HR Meters on Central Ave STEINHAUS KELLER 100 Block Central Ave DOWNTOWNER JUSTUS ART GALLERY 900 Block Central Ave HOTEL HALE
19 • The Springs Magazine • May 2023 Tickets for Flavor of the Park are now on sale. Don't delay! Secure your spot at one of the most anticipated events of the year. Advanced tickets are only $20, and can be purchased on the Greater Hot Springs Chamber's website, www. hotspringschamber.com. Flavor of the Park is a food showcase where participants can sample many delicious and diverse restaurants and caterers while enjoying live music and libations. It will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, at the Exchange Street Parking Plaza. Some of the restaurants you can sample include Mainline Sports Bar/ Oaklawn, Newk’s Eatery – Hot Springs, My Destiny Bake Shop, The Purple Cow, Capo’s Tacos, Firehouse Subs, Papa John’s, Ouachita Bar & Grill, Olive Garden, The Avenue at the Water's Hotel. Drink distributors include Arkansas Beverage, O’Connor Distribution – Three Lakes Division, and Crystal Ridge Distillery. If you are a restaurant owner or manager and want to participate, call Vickie Gilliam, Vice President, at 501-321-1700, or email her at vickie.gilliam@ growinghotsprings.com. Get a Taste of Hot Springs at Flavor of the Park Take this opportunity to find your next favorite eating spot in Hot Springs. Flavor of the Park has many to sample. Lupus 5K Race & Walk May 20 “Yes, we’re working hard to get a good turn out on our 27th Annual Norma Lampert Memorial Lupus Springers 5K Race and Walk to End Lupus on Saturday, May 20, 2023,” stated Jamesetta Smith, President of the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas. “The event will be held at Mid-America Park, located at 101 College Drive in Hot Springs.” Registration is from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM, the race starts at 8 AM. Entry fee is: $40 each before May 18 and $45 after May 18. The 5K Race includes walking and running – competition, must wear a BLACK bib during the race, a trophy will be awarded. Walk to end Lupus is noncompetition, must wear RED bib during the race. Walkers cannot win a trophy. However, there will be prizes and refreshments for all participants. “Please, lupus patients! Please support this lupus fundraiser. Invite friends and family to participate. You come out and cheer them on, everyone has a chance to win something,” encouraged Smith. “Come one, come all. We need your support. Looking forward to seeing you.” Call 501-525-9380 for a registration form, go visit www.lupus-arkansas.com, or go to RunSignUp to REGISTER. Applications Open For Lloyd’s Second Chance Scholarship N a t i o n a l Park College (NPC) announced that applications are now open for the Lloyd’s Second Chance Scholarship. NPC and Lloyd’s Auto Sales partnered to offer the scholarship in 2019. This will be the fifth year for the scholarship award. The Lloyd's Second Chance Scholarship is available to students who need a second chance at earning an education. One scholarship for full tuition and fees will be awarded for the fall semester. Applicants must be out of high school for at least one year. Applicants may also be considered for the non-traditional student scholarship of up to $1000. Applications opened April 1 with a priority deadline of June 15. Scholarship requirements and application information can be found at np.edu/secondchance. The Murder and Macabre Mystery Dinner Theatre is presenting “Murder in the Wild, Wild West.” Something strange is happening in Dodge City. Where is Marshal Matt Dillon? What has happened to him? Join the fun and help solve the mystery at The Porterhouse Steakhouse at 917 Central Avenue while enjoying an all-you-can-eat buffet with a cash bar. The fun takes place on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20. Dinner is at 6:00 PM and the play starts at 7:00 PM. There will also be a costume contest so wear your best cowboy boots and hats and be ready to kick up your heels. The price is $50 per person and you must be 21 years and older to attend. Contact Lynn at 501-627-5534 for reservations and more information. Solve the Wild West Murder Mystery The zany cast of the Murder and Macabre Mystery Dinner Theatre is preparing for their next adventure and would love to have you join them.
The Springs Magazine • May 2023 • 20 By Michelle Sestili Compost bin vandalism Repeated egg theft Chicken harassment Theft by ingestion of 14 perfectly ripe cantaloupes Destruction of both pumpkin patches for fun Attempted assault of a dog Property damage to 6 birdfeeders and annihilation of another Robbery of 2 five gallon buckets of birdseed 11 counts of destruction of property involving the exceptional heirloom vegetable plants I was growing on the patio away from harm Breaking and entering a refrigerator to eat a jar of duck fat Chicken murder Raccoons! I have nothing nice to say about them. Author’s note: If you catch a raccoon in a live trap you have to relocate them over 5 miles away. That’s 5 linear miles, not 5 curvy mountain driving miles, which is really only half a mile from point A to B. They will walk right back really mad and full of revenge. Make a note of that. It’s important information. Amateur storyteller Michelle Sestili and her husband Max decided to become homesteaders one day. They sold their stuff and moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas on January 20, 2006. A Friday. They currently live with 18 free-range chickens, Lemon the lab, and Pumpkin the porch cat on 16 acres of Wildcat Road with a garden, wily wildlife, and woodland glampsites. EDITOR’S NOTE: We welcome guest writer, Michelle Sestili who will drop occasional tidbits from the sanctuary she and her husband, Max, (and various other nameless creatures) share on Wildcat Road. We hope you’ll be as entertained as we are with her tall tales, all of which appear to be too true. Enjoy. Tales from Wildcat Road: The Raccoons Mug shot of random raccoon vandalism. NOTE: If you catch a raccoon in a live trap you have to relocate them over 5 miles away. Read on for details. By Alison Crane Did you know that one surgery center lists over 43 different types of surgeries for hands? And as far as sayings or phrases that reference the hand, there are hundreds of them that are part of our everyday vocabulary. Considering everything we put our hands through, the hand is a pretty remarkable appendage and deserves daily care to keep it in good condition. Clean hands are the first line of defense to prevent illness, but when it comes to hand care there is so much more that needs to be done to maintain good hand health. When washing hands, it is recommended to use soap and rinse with warm water while rubbing the hands together for 15-20 seconds. Hand sanitizer can be used when it is not possible to wash the hands or as an added disinfectant after washing. Washing or sanitizing hands throughout the day can cause dry skin, making it susceptible to cracking or damage. Use a hand cream or ointment that is non-alcohol, fragrance, and dye-free based to best protect and moisturize dry hands. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, using moisturizer after washing your hands does not cancel their cleanliness. The skin on our hands is an important barrier to prevent germs from entering our bodies and we also use our hands to accomplish the majority of our tasks each day, so it makes sense to take steps to maintain the health of our hands. Here are three tips for keeping your hands healthy. • Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of at least SPF 30 every time your hands are going to be exposed to the sun to prevent aging and development of precancerous spots, called actinic keratoses (AKs). • Give your hands a break anytime you engage in heavy use of your hands whether working or playing. Either stop what you are doing completely for a moment or give your hands a shake or stretch to unlock stiffened joints. • Maintain an evening hand care routine by applying a nourishing cream or ointment to seal in moisture each night. Wearing cotton gloves can help prevent the moisturizer from rubbing off and protect your hands from the dry inside air at night. Taking time to take care of our hands can prevent illness and injury and help us to be able to accomplish all of the beautiful and useful things we want to do. Remember – “No hand is as beautiful as a helping hand.” To learn more about how to maintain good health and develop healthy habits, contact the Garland County Extension Service at 501-623-6841 or email acrane@ uada.edu. Follow us on Facebook @GarlandCountyExtension-UADA. 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. Hand Care is Worth the Effort A shout out to Alison Crane for following our theme of “hands” this month. Our hands accomplish so much for us in life. Let’s be sure to take good care of them.
21 • The Springs Magazine • May 2023 By Peggy Lindsey Walls are often built around the heart after tremendous hurt. With emotions in check, we envision ourselves standing as pillars of steel, ready to weather any storm. We become so strong, so self-sufficient, that our normal response becomes “I can handle it. No big deal.” But it’s all pretend, isn’t it? A front we create to hide how broken we are. But the fractures in our hearts only heal when we allow ourselves to feel through the hurt. Giving ourselves permission to be vulnerable enough to feel our feelings is the first step of real healing. With honesty, gentleness, and compassion for ourselves, we begin to soothe the ache inside. The Japanese art form of Kintsugi puts broken pottery pieces back together with gold. This is based on the idea that, in embracing the flaws and imperfections, one can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. When our hearts are broken, it is easy to pull back and isolate ourselves, fearing a repeat experience. Yet, if we desire to truly live a full and happy life, we must open our hearts again. So, don’t ignore the brokenness of your heart. With genuine tenderness, gently acknowledge each crack . . . it’s there . . . feel it. And if you are ready to heal, pour the liquid gold of your own love deep into each crevice. In this beautiful process of healing ourselves, we actually become more unique, resilient, and beautiful. Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Her passion is assisting women on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit https://onangelswingshealing.abmp.com/. Be Willing to Heal Your Heart Yoga: Benefits of Flip the Dog Pose By Karen Watson Reeves We have all heard the phrase “jump for joy,” but sometimes I just want to flip for joy! What makes you joyful? Pause in the reading for a few breaths, close your eyes, and name things that fill you with joy. A few of the things on my list are family, amazing special friends and relationships, yummy food, springtime, warmth, and the rebirth/ flowering/greening of the earth. May is the month noted for bringing flowers. So, it was a fun Earth Day outing with Fred to be outdoors. As he cleaned out undergrowth, I planted flowers. Then we went in search of flowers for this month’s photo. Wildflowers are some of my favorites! With no effort, they come up year after year, giving us color and beauty. So I flipped for joy in a mass of wildflowers near the Hot Springs Greenway Trail. The pose is called Flip the Dog because it is approached from Downward Facing Dog. Often students are cued in a vinyasa (flow) class to step into Flip the Dog, a challenging pose. And like any yoga pose or arduous task, there is a feeling of satisfaction when the feat is accomplished. The student who moves into Flip the Dog is joy-filled. Fear of stepping back, balancing on one arm into the backbend is overcome. The wrists, arms, upper back, shoulders, quadriceps, and glutes are all strengthened. Because it is a backbend, the heart, chest, upper abdomen, and neck are stretched. The pose helps boost energy in the entire body and creates a gushing flow of joy. It is also an inversion (head below the heart), creating a release of those feel-good endorphins. So if you feel stuck, a little down or blue, or just need to get more energetic in a natural way, Flip the Dog is a great pose to try. The Sanskrit name for the pose, Camatkarasana, translates as miracle pose or surprise pose. Enjoy the merry month of May, watch out for the miracles all around, and surprise yourself occasionally by flipping for joy! Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of The Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/children’s yoga teacher in 2011. She is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff and is an adjunct instructor at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about her studio and her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com. Karen Reeves demonstrates Flip the Dog pose in a beautiful bed of wildflowers. Photo: Fred Padilla
The Springs Magazine • May 2023 • 22 Tarot: Taurus & The Hierophant By Michelle Crandell If your astrological sign is Taurus, The Hierophant is the Tarot Major Arcana card representing the natural gifts you can use to actualize your life’s purposes. The Hierophant journey: to learn about and teach what gives life meaning and purpose; to promote faith, hope, and charity. The Hierophant teaches about the world beyond family/tribe by imparting information and inspiration. A good consultant, especially on practical matters such as money management, home improvement, and creating community, The Hierophant looks to solve problems and wants to help others. Teaching others how to produce and implement what is valuable physically or spiritually is the domain of The Hierophant. Periodically, The Hierophant needs to overcome traditional thoughts and broaden their beliefs. By listening to different outlooks and seeing different lifestyles, The Hierophant learns that no single belief system can define the whole of reality. Developing tolerance for originality and inventiveness adds to The Hierophant’s ability to bring beauty and creativity into the real world. The Hierophant has faith in self and in others, in family, and community. Their faith may be tested by fear of defeat, disappointment, opposition, or worry. They do best when they see these experiences as challenges and learning experiences, contributing to self-improvement. Archetypes: Holy Man, Priest, Pope, Kronos, Inner Teacher, Minister. Shadow archetypes: False Prophet, jihadist, exploitive spiritual leader, hypocrite, people who use tradition, dogma, moral frameworks, or “martyrdom” to exclude others or have power over them. 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. The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Taurus is The Hierophant.
23 • The Springs Magazine • May 2023 By Mala Daggett Enjoyment. Satisfaction. Purpose. Gratitude. Arthur C. Brooks’ recipe for happiness. Enjoyment is the full consumption and appreciation of a pleasure. Being aware in the moment of a pleasure allows you to take it in fully. Conscious pleasure not only allows us to replay the experience of positive thoughts and feel-good dopamine, but it trains us to seek enjoyment again and again. Satisfaction, the second ingredient, requires conscious awareness of what you are seeking, your goals. The magnificence of the goal is unimportant. Understanding and clarity of why you seek that goal is important. Satisfaction and joy will manifest with your mindful recognition of having reached your goal. Two ironies ride the back of satisfaction: one, it does not last; and two, it is strongest when we want less, not more. Purpose, the third ingredient of happiness, can be morphic yet defined at any given time by answering these two questions: Why am I alive? And for what would I be willing to die? Simple yet insidiously avoided by most of us, these questions take you into areas of your being and life with which you are unfamiliar. More than a nonchalant glance of what currently occupies life opens unexpected gifts. Finally, decide to be grateful. Every Sunday evening list five things you will be grateful for the entire upcoming week. Review your list nightly. Update your gratitude list every Sunday evening. Your attitude, humility, power, and connection to others will improve. Master Mala Daggett’s 27 years of qi cleansing and weaving energetic health culminate into her passion to help people rediscover their true human capacity for power, strength, and joy. For more information, email daggettmala@ gmail.com, IG: @qi_master_daggett, or call 501.626.2720. Infinite Health: Steppingstones to Happiness One of the steppingstones to happiness is deciding to be grateful. Every Sunday evening list five things you will be grateful for the entire upcoming week.