June 2021

The Springs • June 2021 • 2

Hot Springs Music Festival will return this summer for another season! In order to keep
everyone safe, this year’s festival will be held in a virtual format. This will include per-
formances, master classes, rehearsals, and social gatherings that will be made available

online in real-time or to be viewed later at your convenience.

Hot Springs Music Festival

Returns Virtually

The internationally acclaimed Hot Springs Music Festival (HSMF) returns
this summer from June 7-11 after a one-year Co-Vid sabbatical.

This summer’s Festival will include master classes, rehearsals, solo and
chamber performances, and Q & A sessions, all offered virtually, both live and
archived.

Over the past 25 years the HSMF has established a positive international
image for Hot Springs. The Festival has hosted musicians from 25 nations. Festival
alumni have become professional musicians in many leading symphonies including
Cleveland, Dallas, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, Hong Kong and Toronto.
Alumni have won numerous international competitions, most recently the 2020
Philadelphia International Music Festival.

Alumni have attended numerous leading Schools of Music including
Juilliard, Eastman, New England Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, and
Ecole Normal de Musique de Paris. Many Professors of Music are alumni, as are
many Conductors of leading orchestras, including the Chicago French Opera,
Dallas, San Diego and Munich. Sirius Classical Radio plays recordings from the
Festival, and Festival alumni formed an ensemble named Eighth Blackbird which
has won four Grammys.

To learn more and to support this great international ambassador for Hot
Springs, visit www.hotmusicfestival.com, Facebook: Hot Springs Music Festival,
or email [email protected], call 501-701-4140, or write HSMF,
P.O. Box 1857, Hot Springs, AR 71901.

Bridge Street LIVE! June

Concert Series in Hot Springs

Let's kick off summer right at the Bridge Street LIVE! concert series with
this FREE, fun and fantastic event! Every Thursday in June on legendary Bridge
Street in Downtown Hot Springs, a FREE LIVE concert will be held from 7pm-
10pm.

There will be food, drink, music, and vendors. Interested in becoming
a Vendor? Contact Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027. Kick off the first evening with
Memphis Soul Revue, June 3.

All COVID-19 restrictions applied by the Arkansas Department of Health
will be followed. For more information, visit Facebook: Bridge Street Live!

June schedule:
June 3 - Memphis Soul Revue (R&B/Soul)
June 10 - Arkansauce (Bluegrass)
June 17 - The Irie Lions (Reggae)
June 24 - Funkytown (Funk/Soul)

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World Championship

Running Of The Tubs Bathtub Races June 5
The final lineup of competitors was • The Stock Tub Division (for teams

announced for the 2021 Stueart Pennington from nonprofit organizations) pits Cyclists

World Championship Running of the Tubs against Runners. The TrailAdvocacyAdvocates

bathtub races on World Famous Bathhouse of the Ouachitas (TACO) defend their world

Row in Hot Springs. title against The Spa Pacers.

The races will be held Saturday, • The Hot Springs Fire Department

June 5, at 9 AM from the starting line in and the Hot Springs Police Department will

front of the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa renew their no-holds-barred rivalry in the

on Central Avenue. The presenting sponsor Battle of the Badge. The Fire Department was

of the races is Bathhouse Soapery. victorious in this fierce rivalry in 2019.

To respect and protect the National The family of the late Stueart

Park and waterways, throwing of water Pennington will once again lead the Parade of

balloons by spectators is discouraged Tubs from Hill Wheatley Plaza to the starting

and the use of Super Soakers to spray the line at 9 AM on Saturday, June 5. The Running

contestants is encouraged. Of The Tubs is named in honor of Pennington,

Key matchups in the final 2021 lineup: a downtown merchant who advocated tirelessly

• The reigning champions of for the establishment of bathtub races to

the Traditional Division (cast iron tubs), emphasize Hot Springs’ reputation as a thermal

Bathhouse Soapery, will try to defend their The Bathhouse Soapery team sprints to victory bathing mecca whose motto for many decades
title. The Riser Ford team, whose quest for in the 2019 Running of The Tubs was “We Bathe The World.”
a fourth title was drained in 2019 by the
“Arkansas hosts many unique, colorful

Bathhouse team, looks to reclaim the title. and wacky events — a Turkey Drop in Yellville, Goat Fest, the World Championship

• The Austin Weirdos from Austin, Texas, are returning to defend the Modified Rotary Tiller Races, World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, cardboard boat races

Division (fiberglass or plastic tubs) World Championship. They will face fierce — but there is no event that is soaked in more fun than the Stueart Pennington World

competition from the Hale Entertainment team who pirated their way to an impressive Championship Running of the Tubs in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas,” Visit Hot

debut in 2019. New this year will be a team of rangers from Hot Springs National Park, Springs Marketing Director Bill Solleder said.

who will be competing to help celebrate the park’s 100th birthday.  For information contact Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027.

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JUNE ART MATTERS GALLERY WALK #382

The fun begins now that school’s out! There’s so
much to see and do and experience! Visit the art galleries
for a lineup of creative and fantastic artwork. Stroll Gallery
Walk, Friday, June 4, our monthly tradition in Hot Springs
– the first Friday of each month from 5- 9 PM.

Visit galleries in our historic downtown district
to “meet and greet” artists and enjoy entertainment,
refreshments, a huge selection of paintings, sculptures,
pottery, jewelry, and much more! Perhaps find your next
art investment or gift while enjoying your stroll.
Due to Co-Vid precautions, guests are asked to observe guidelines of each gallery.

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring wood turnings by Virgil Barksdale. He has been
inlaying wood since 1990. Wall art by Patricia Bailey, Carole
Beam, Grant Rose and Jimmy Leach. Jewelry by Ernie Bolieu,
pottery by Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Claude Lambert will be present with his award-
winning knives. Mon-Sat, 10-5PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Featured Artists-Bonnie Ricci & Pati Trippel. Ricci’s subjects
range from photorealistic florals to adventurous abstracts.
Trippel’s acrylic dyed tissue collages of landscapes and nature
are vibrant with color. Miniature Art Featured Artists - Caren Garner & Joanne
Kunath. Thu-Sat, 10–5PM and Sun, 12-5PM. Gallery Walk 5-9PM.

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, 10AM-3PM.

EMERGENT ARTS - CIRCLE GALLERY
341A Whittington • 501-613-0385 • EmergentArts.org
GAYllery Walk Fri, June 4, 5PM view the “Equilateral Project”
and enjoy free craft activities; at 6:30 the PRIDE Walk heads to
Arlington Lawn for happy hour specials with Superior. At 8 PM,
the Mr. and Miss Spa City PRIDE Pageant will take place at the Central Theatre.
More info at HS LGBT Alliance or Emergent Arts FB pages or www.hslgbta.org.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
Summer Exhibit features Mark Blaney, Robyn Horn, John Lasater,
Dennis McCann, Linda Palmer, Tony Saladino, Sandra Sell, Gene
Sparling, and others. Opens Fri, June 4, 5-9 PM. Mark Blaney is
the newest addition to the gallery. Dennis McCann’s work has been included in
numerous exhibits. John P. Lasater IV developed a love for art while working for
a division of Hallmark Cards. 10AM – 5PM, Wed-Sat and by appointment.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Workshop by June Lamoureux, Sat., June 12, 10 AM - 3 PM. $50
per participant. Bring your own lunch. Artists bring an existing
work or two to finish using these methods. Class size limited to
10 people. All supplies provided. Beginners or advanced artists. For questions
contact June: 914-649-6303. Rsvp by Fri, June 11. Gallery Walk, 4-9PM. Regular
hrs: Thur-Mon 10-4. Closed Tues-Wed. 

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

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The PRIDE Walk begins at 6:30 PM at Emergent Arts on Whittington Avenue.

LGBT Alliance Holds
Two June Events

The Hot Springs LGBT Alliance is excited to announce two PRIDE events
for June. In conjunction with Emergent Arts, NPC Pridehawks, Superior Bathhouse
Brewery, and the Central Theatre, they are hosting a GAYllery Walk on Friday,
June 4.

Start the evening at Emergent Arts at 5 PM to view the “Equilateral
Project” by the NPC Pridehawks, and enjoy free PRIDE themed craft activities.
The PRIDE Walk will leave Emergent Arts at 6:30 PM, travel down Whittington
Ave, along the business side of Central Ave., cross at Reserve Street to walk back
and culminating at Arlington Lawn for happy hour specials with Superior Brewery.
There will be an afterparty, the Mr. and Miss Spa City PRIDE Pageant, hosted by
Rix Realty at Central Theatre, beginning at 8 PM.

The annual HSLGBTA Pride picnic will be held on Sunday, June 20,
from 12 PM-6 PM at Arc Isle, 203 Lookout Pt. This free, family-friendly event
will feature fun, food, games, swimming, and entertainment. Organizations from
around the state will be on hand to share information and resources for the LGBTQ+
community and allies.

For more information, visit the Hot Springs LGBT Alliance or Emergent
Arts Facebook pages or their website: www.hslgbta.org. Membership in the Hot
Springs LGBTAlliance is free. Email [email protected], for more information
and to join the mailing list.

Exciting Volunteer Opportunity

with Friends of HSNP
“We want YOU!” 2021

is the 100th anniversary of Hot

Springs National Park with many

opportunities to participate in

special events.

Do you hike the trails?

Do you enjoy telling others about

our National Park and its famous

thermal waters? Do you love

Bathhouse Row? Do you want to Friends of Hot Springs National Park offers
get involved in this anniversary a variety of ways to volunteer.
year?

How can you help?  Become a volunteer for Friends of Hot Springs National

Park (FHSNP)! You can help the Park at special anniversary events throughout the

year. Friends also staffs the Ozark Bathhouse/Cultural Center with volunteers who

greet visitors and share information about the Park and its events.

FRIENDS WANTS YOU! FRIENDS  NEED YOU! Contact FHSNP at

[email protected], [email protected], or call 501-463-0949 or 501-

538-4575. Sign up today at FriendsofHotSpringsNationalPark.org.

Friends of Hot Springs National Park is the non-profit partner of the Hot

Springs National Park and is a 100% volunteer organization.

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

100 Block Central Ave Snazzies, Inc. MacKenzie’s Extraordinary Gift Shoppe JUSTUS ART GALLERY
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
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Candy & delectable delights.

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

Mamoo’s Paradice Cream It’s All About Rocks
Only Homemade ice cream in
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Rocks & unique merchandise Historic District Antiques
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in
Southern Living! EVILO Oils & Vinegars Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture 800 Block Central Ave

Fat Bottom Girls Pupcake Shoppe Neon Moon Convenience Store Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Petals, Purses, Etc.
Exclusive handbags, women’s &
Pet-friendly cupcakes & pet supplies Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Granny’s Kitchen Joanna A. Boutique
Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner children’s clothing & gifts Women’s fashions & accessories

HOTEL HALE Journey through the Seven Magic Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium State & Pride Provisions Co. The Humidor
Worlds of this museum Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Cigar Lounge
4D Adventure apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Capone’s Loft
The amazing 4D simulation will leave Villainess Soaps Diablos Tacos and Mescal Vacation Rental
you enthralled! Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Artwork by local & int’l artists
100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine Bathhouse Row 600 Block Central Ave

Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Italian specialties for lunch and dinner Magic & comedy for the whole family
& special event venue
Justus Fine Art Gallery
Earthbound Trading Company Hotel Hale Artists’ Workshop Gallery Established & emerging artists
Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Boutique hotel with two restaurants Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists
Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Dapper and Debonaire 300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse All Things Arkansas Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Men’s grooming goods Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Products made in AR & relating to AR

Rings ‘n’ Things The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa US Post Office Trough Bar & Grill
Fun fashion jewelry Beer, wine, and spirits
Freedom United Salon High quality men’s clothing & accessories Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. spa services JubiTea Hot Springs
The Villa Boutique Tombstone Old Time Photos Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies 801 Spencer’s Corner
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Ozark Bathhouse
and accessories Cultural center, open on weekends DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Brian G Wilson Photography
Colonial Candy Corner processed while you wait Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Portraits & weddings
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Hot Springs Visitor Center
Kringles in the Park Thai-Me Spa Buckstaff Baths Tourist information center Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts Pampering massage, skin treatments, Our only remaining traditional Cotton clothes & bedding
Faith & Flair Boutique nail & body services. thermal bathing facility STEINHAUS KELLER
Women’s boutique clothing Lamar Bathhouse Picante’s Mexican Grill
The Springs Hotel & Spa Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Bathhouse Row Emporium Authentic Mexican dishes
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms
Mountain Valley Spring Company Argentinian delicacies, ultimate 400 Block Central Ave Brick House Grill
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full Buenos Aires bar experience! Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
line of MV Water merchandise.
Oxy-Zen Lauray’s Jewelers
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Bridal, custom designs, & repairs
Steinhaus Keller
Red Sunflower Boutique German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique
Mirror Mirror Salon
BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream
Gary Morris Interiors
Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary 700 Block Central Ave Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly A Narrow Escape
hellcats & pinup dolls Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up

200 Block Central Ave JoJo and Jess Maxine’s Live Subway
Perfect blend of home, fashion & Live music, food, craft beer & drinks Submarine sandwich shop

National Park Aquarium personal accessories Hot Springs Trolley Tours 1000 Block Central Ave
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Ginger’s Popcorn Trolley tours. Special events.
tortoises, & lizards The best darn popcorn in the South!
Rolando’s Restaurante All Things Natural The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Homemade from scratch cinnamon rolls
Savory Pantry National Park Duck Tours
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Hot Springs Hat Co. Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton Copper Penny Pub Central Theater
Pancake Shop Hats for men and women Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Event Space

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Vault 723 DOWNTOWNER
Unique & locally made/designed items. Timeless Vault Dining

Serving breakfast exclusively. Family The Ohio Club The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Downtowner Marketplace
owned & operated Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Upscale women’s boutique/ Vendors in one location with home

3AM Gallery & Gifts Great food & live music accessories, on-site handmade jewelry decor, boutiques and artisans

Art gallery & gift shop The Avenue Renee’s Rocket Fizz

Silver Coconut Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor Large selection of candy & soda
Collegiate, boutique baby items, &
high-end home accents The Waters Hotel Hot Springs Haunted Tours American Art Gallery & Gifts
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs Local, regional, national & int’l artists

Bathhouse Row Winery Gallery Central 500 Block Central Ave Jack Knife Barbershop 100 Block Exchange
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Gifts, clothing, & Art All things barbering

Hot Springs Hemp Company Toy Chest Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Hemp oils and accessories Specialty toys, books, science kits, etc. As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! Daily dinner & live theatre Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint

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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Neighborhood Celebrates About the Cover...
Community Efforts to Light Uptown “Various Roses” by Jimmy Leach

Park Avenue Community Association (PACA)

and Light Uptown present Let Your Light Shine Uptown, This vibrant, textured painting
celebrating the 10 newest light poles installed along by Jimmy Leach, titled “Various
Historic Park Avenue. Join your neighbors on Sunday, June Roses,” graces the cover of The Springs
13, 2021, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at David F. Watkins Magazine’s June issue.
Memorial Park (811 Park Avenue). Entertainment will
be provided by Vinnie & the Vapors and Silvia Stems. This stunning piece, as well
Complimentary burgers and hot dogs will be served, and as other works of his, are shown at
all donations will benefit the Light Uptown program. American Art Gallery, at 724 Central

Light Uptown is a fundraising program sponsoring Avenue, in downtown Hot Springs.

the installation of 77 Central Park-themed street lights The gallery is open Monday -

on Park Avenue, bringing the pedestrian-scale lighting Saturday, 10AM - 5PM, so there’s
of Central Avenue Historic District into Uptown. The 10 ample opportunity to stop in to see it.
new light poles bring the total installed to twenty-one. For
more information, email [email protected], or call “Various Roses” is a
501-282-1872. Donations to LightUptown can be made 20” x 20” acrylic gallery wrap,
on PACA’s website at www.PACAHotSprings.org. rich in texture and color. While it
photographs beautifully, seeing it in
1 The Morris Foundation person is worth the visit.

2 Itz Gůd Füd; The Hot Springy Dingy; In addition to their regular

McGrew Electric; MOR/CED Electric; Dr. hours, American Art Gallery is also
Kumar Maruther; The Springs Magazine
open for First Friday Gallery Walk, 5 PM-9 PM, June 4. Please take
18 3 John & Catherine Baron the opportunity to drop in to see it.
17
4 Bob & Janna Pfautz; Josh & Joseph We thank our long-time cover designer, Richard Stephens, for his creative covers
16 Garrett; Wayne & Kelly Thomason – each month. He’s been with us since the beginning and has put his talent to well over 300
15 Realtors; Cottage Court
of our covers. His “real” job is as a watercolorist and he’s also an excellent teacher. Visit
14 5 Committee Members – Victoria
Stewart-Meyers; Dwayne (Zeke) & Angie his website to check out his superb watercolors and his schedule of workshops. www.

Ezekiel; David & Hannah Mills; Fil & raswatercolors.com.

Angie Griggs; David Appel, Jr.; Janice All of us at The Springs Magazine, wish you a happy, healthy, and fun summer of

Jones; JoAnn Mangione; Wayne & Kelly 2021! Enjoy the ride!
Thomason; Kenneth Martin; Leadra Orr;

Louis Williams

6 Dennis & Sarah Magee; Maxwell
Blade; The Hot Springs Documentary
Film Institute

7 Gene & Carol Thomason; Amber
Perry; The Simon Family
13
8 John Cooksey; Amber Henson;
12 ACANSA; Urban Living & Development

11 9 Gary & June Simmons; Shirley
Chauvin; Bud Kenny & Gin Harnett;
Richard Stephens

10 Donald Munro; The Munro
Foundation; C. Louis & Mary C. Cabe
Foundation; The Morris Foundation

11 Terry & Donna Kent; Dennis & Sarah

10 Magee; William & Katie Byrd; Adolf
Thume; Sharon Tremor – Realtor

9 12 Red Light Roastery; The Moore
Foundation

8 13 Itz Gůd Füd
7
14 Stuart & Leila Perry; JoAnn
6 Mangione; Sylvia Stems – Angie Ezekiel;
Gail Frazier; Ryan Steiger; Christi Nation;
5 Amy Hale

15 Karen Greenley-Lauck; Scott G.
Lauck; Chester H. Lauck, III; Martin
Eisele

4 16 The Moore Family – Charlie &
Barbara, Tara, Benny, Mia & Zane, Adam,

3 Brianna, Sandler & Milo

17 David & Karen Nikirk; Michelle

2 Crandell; Adult Teen Challenge –
Arkansas

1 18 Eric Manuel; Dr. Kyler Pomperoy;
9 • The Springs • June 2021 Leila Dodge; Anthony Valinoti; Davis &
Suellen Tillman

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

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

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

100 Block Park Ave HOT SPRINGY DINGY Redbeard’s Living Canvas Family Dollar
Neighborhood shopping
Majestic Lawn 500 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave
Historic landmark Coffee House 2 Blocks
North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Gotta Be Sharp Craft Coffee Roastery
200 Block Park Ave Wine, beer & spirits Resale shop
Bailey’s Dairy Treat Northwoods Trail Connector
Tootsies One of three drive-ins in town Emma Lee’s 800 Block Park Ave Pullman Avenue short cut to
Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Swan Song Spa Soul Food restaurant Northwoods Urban Forest Trail
Spa services and natural spring-
300 Block Park Ave fed Jacuzzi bath The Arrangement David F. Watkins Memorial Park 900 Block Park Ave
Florist
The Legendary Vapors 600 Block Park Ave Community Park & amphitheater 910 Park Avenue Food Court
Event & live music venue Park Avenue Fire Station 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast A beautiful neighborhood venue
Park Haven Community Garden for gatherings and food events
400 Block Park Ave Community vegetable garden Bed and breakfast
Haven United Methodist 1000 Block Park Ave
Air-FX Thrift Store Redbox Parkway Court
Heating & air conditioning Bargains galore Movie rentals Daily, weekly, monthly Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
The Hot Springy Dingy Historic boutique motel. Modern Arkansas Tower Motel Bower Motel
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals amenities. Vintage -inspired design Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel Larkmartin Soaps
Handmade soaps and lotions
Redbeard’s Living Canvas E-Z Mart Epic Cabinets & Design
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Countertops, cabinets & accessories 1010 Liquor
Wine, beer & spirits
RED LIGHT ROASTERY The Gold Inn Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Quaint Uptown mote Bike service, repair, and parts Gold-Inn

Cottage Court Budget Inn/Relax Inn

Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station
Fuel and convenience store

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The Hospice Doctor’s

Widow: A Journal

By Erin Wood
Jennifer A. O’Brien, a self-taught Little Rock artist whose work

supports those delivering end-of-life care for others, is the winner of a prestigious
Nautilus Book Award.

O’Brien’s book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal, was
honored with a Silver Award in the “Death & Dying/Grief & Loss” category.
Past nautilus award recipients have come from a diverse range of writers and
celebrated contributors including wellbeing pioneer Dr. Deepak Chopra, human
rights activist Desmond Tutu, and novelist Barbara Kingsolver. O’Brien said the
award validates the essential conversations surrounding end-of-life issues that
need to occur more often.

In the book, O’Brien chronicles her 22-month journey caring for her
husband, Bob Lehmberg, MD, who died of cancer in 2017. She takes readers
through a personal and frank conversation about her own reality—the same
reality facing millions of caregivers daily. O’Brien notes that, even before the
pandemic, about 53 million family caregivers spent up to 37 hours a week caring
for loved ones facing death.

“The conversations are especially important for those who are probably
going to outlive the person they are providing care for,” she said. “This book is
one attempt to help caregivers feel supported caring for others, while also taking
care of themselves. Caregiving for someone you love who is going to die is the
hardest job you will ever do and the greatest honor,” she said.

The Hospice Doctor’s Widow is an 8 x 10 premium color hardback book
available for order at etaliapress.com and through local and national booksellers.

A Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in
Little Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (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...
June is an exceptional month in Hot Springs.

Take time to enjoy the flowering baskets downtown,

Running of the Tubs, Magic Springs is open, Gallery

Walk, Northwoods Trail, public parks, I guess I could

go on and on about our beautiful town. And don’t forget

about the food - everything from gourmet meals, food

Kelly & Wayne trucks, shaved ice trucks, diners, coffee shops, seafood...
“Team Thomason”
If you are visiting and decide you’d like

to make Hot Springs your next home, or 2nd or 3rd home, please call Team

Thomason, Wayne (501-627-3331) or Kelly (501-538-4370) with Hot Springs 1st

Choice Realty and allow us to show you around.

11 • The Springs • June 2021

Library to Host

Virtual Cake Contest
By Erin Baber

Next time you just have to bake a cake shaped

like a teddy bear, Elsa, or a Ninja Turtle, don’t rush out

and buy a brand-new cake pan – borrow one for free with

your Garland County Library card.

To promote the Library’s growing collection of

cake pans, the Library will host a cake contest throughout

June. Here’s how it works: borrow a cake pan from the

Library, bake a cake (or make a Jell-O mold), and post

a picture of your creation on social media using the tag

#GCLBakers.

At the conclusion of the contest, random

participants will be rewarded with gift cards and baking

accessories. Winners will be chosen randomly – not Whether it’s hanging from a tree or built-in, outdoor showers
are an added convenience for avid gardeners.
based on their baking or decorating skills. Bakers of all
Master Gardeners:
Erin Baber updates the ages may participate. Dirty Minded Gardeners
community about Looking for some inspiration? Visit catalog.

happenings at GC Library. gclibrary.com and search “cake pans” to see all the
available pan shapes and place one on hold. It might

even be eligible for home delivery.

Learn more about the library at www.gclibrary.com or by calling the library at By Lin Johnson
A beautiful day spent mulching ends with beautiful beds and very dirty
501-623-4161. The Library now offers home delivery to most areas in Garland County.
bodies. That stuff gets everywhere! And it is the very best reason to have an outdoor
Email [email protected] to sign up. Find the library on Facebook, Instagram, shower.

Twitter, and YouTube. I have had several outdoor showers over the years—one beside a very
private hot tub, one built specifically in a lean-to, one just a mobile camping shower
Erin Baber is the Public Relations Coordinator at Garland County Library. hung from a tree branch, and my current one, a little bamboo closet tucked beside
my basement barn door.
An Evening with
Of all of these, the camp shower is least expensive, most mobile, and
Grady Nichols Smooth easiest to install. Just fill the black plastic bag with water, set it in the sun to heat
while you work, and hang it from a peg or hook or branch behind a hedgerow
Jazz Concert when you are ready to leave the day’s dirt behind. A refreshing, successful outdoor
shower does not even need to be tied into plumbing.
Grady Nichols and
his band are coming back As for a private place to enjoy the water? It can be as simple as a bamboo
to Hot Springs on Saturday, stand, a cubby beneath some deck stairs, or a dedicated and densely planted group
August 14, at The Hotel Hot of hedges. And if it isn’t perfectly private, my husband says, “If people don’t like
Springs Ballroom, located at it, they don’t have to look!”
305 Malvern Avenue. Doors
will open at 6:30 PM and the Lin Johnson volunteers with Garland County Master Gardeners of the UofA
show will start at 7:15 PM. Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners pool skills and
resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and gardening,
“We had to miss and encourage beautification. For more information, call 501-623-6841 or email
this great concert last year [email protected]. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an
because of Covid-19, but equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.
hopefully, this is a start
to going back to having a YouTube Channel Has Local Info
normal life,” said Jamesetta The Grady Nichols Band will be back to perform in Hot
Smith, President of the Lupus Springs for the Lupus Foundation Benefit, August 14. Take a break from the Netflix
Foundation of Arkansas.
bingeing and head to the Visit Hot Springs
There will be a cash bar and dancing. This band plays for over an hour before
taking a break. Come out and meet them face to face. Check out their website. Check out YouTube channel! That's right, Hot Springs
their music. Give yourself a treat and come out to enjoy life while supporting the Lupus
Foundation of Arkansas, Inc. has a YouTube channel and it's full of fun

Tickets are $35 per person in advance, and $40 per person at the door. Tickets Hot Springs things to do, delicious meals
can be purchased online at www.lupus-arkansas.com or by calling 501-525-9380.
to enjoy and unique vacation experiences!
Hotel rooms are discounted at The Hotel Hot Springs. You must make your own
hotel reservations and state you are with the Grady Nichols Smooth Jazz Concert. Call Find health and spa services, family activities, and places to stay.
877-623-6697 for hotel reservations.
Dining, entertainment, and indoor and outdoor activities. Visitors, be sure
Hope to see you there!
to check out YouTube for ideas on planning your unforgettable trip to Hot

Springs. Subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/c/VisitHotSpringsAR/

featured to Hot Springs’ YouTube channel to be notified when new content

is released! The Springs • June 2021 • 12

Peppers and onions add flavor and color to any meal.
Pluck them fresh from your garden for a delicious snack.

Sauteed Peppers and Onions….

This Involves Magic

By Diana and Alex Hampo The 2020-2021 Hot Springs Sweethearts will be introduced virtually,
My husband of almost 30 years is a retired executive chef. He never taught June 12, during the Heart Ball.

me to cook but for all these years he’s been barking (in a sweet way) orders. I’ll say 15th Annual Hot Springs Heart
“Alex, how do I…?” And he’ll give me the brilliant, no BS answer.
Ball Goes Virtual June 12
Onions and peppers? Sure, you throw them in a pan with some olive oil or
butter…boom you’ve got sauteed peppers and onions. Nope. That’s not how it works. The American Heart Association (AHA) will conduct its annual Hot Springs
Heart Ball virtually at 6:30 p.m, Saturday, June 12, shining a light on those affected by
First, slice all the peppers and onions into very thin slivers (chunks aren’t heart disease and stroke.
good). Take your time, make sure you’ve cleaned out the pepper’s membrane and the
skin of the onion isn’t around. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the AHA Sweetheart program in
Hot Springs, headed by Kathryn Russell. Sweethearts are sophomore-age girls from
Heat up some olive oil gently in a skillet then add the peppers and onions. local schools who commit to learning about cardiovascular diseases and lead healthy
Keep on stirring so everyone gets plenty of attention and they are evenly cooked. lifestyles by participating in heart healthy activities from October through March.
While they are sizzling away add salt, pepper and garlic.
The program culminates with the introduction of the Sweethearts at the Heart
When everybody is soft and lovely, when your kitchen smells like an old Ball, chaired this year by Dr. Eric and Lori Bowen. The Heart Ball is presented by
Italian grandma’s kitchen, throw in a splash of white wine and some Worcestershire National Park Medical Center.
sauce to deglaze your beautiful mess. Cook down this delicious skillet full of
awesomeness until most of the liquid is gone. In Hot Springs and around the state, AHA advocates rallied to help pass two
laws that help remove barriers to health. One law includes advanced training for 911
If everything starts looking dry, or you want to make it richer and saucier, add call takers in telecommunicator CPR, or TCPR. The state’s 911 operators will soon be
a couple teaspoons of butter at the end. Butter, not margarine. able to instruct CPR over the phone, which doubles to triples an individual’s chances
of survival in an instance of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
That’s how you make freaking amazing sauteed peppers and onions!
Also, this year, the AHA helped pass a law that requires water bottle filling
Join the Live FB Jazz Block Party stations in all new schools and in school renovations and additions. Having clean
drinking water throughout the day helps keep kids at a healthy weight.
The Hot Springs Jazz Society
will host yet another Free Block Party More information is available at HotSpringsHeartBall.heart.org or by
on Friday, June 25, 6 PM, which will be emailing [email protected].
broadcast live on their Facebook Page,
Hot Springs Jazz Society.  

The music will be provided
by The Sharon Turrentine All Stars,
featuring vocalist Sharon Turrentine, accompanied by Clyde Pound on keyboard,
David Higginbotham on bass, Mark Schatz on Sax and C. E. Askew on drums. 
Tune in for some great music!  

13 • The Springs • June 2021

Garland County is surrounded by beautiful parks, trails, lakes, and more,
providing a variety of outdoor activities.

Take Advantage of
Your Local Parks

Cow Face Pose, demonstrated by Karen Watson Reeves, By Alison Crane
is beneficial when held for several breaths. Did you know that living close to parks and other recreation facilities is

Yoga: Benefits of related to higher physical activity levels for both adults and youth?
Cow Face Pose Parks provide areas to walk, jog, hike, bike and much more. Many parks

By Karen Watson Reeves serve as community wellness hubs and some park and recreation agencies have even
Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana, in Sanskrit) can be a challenging seated yoga developed programs to address food security and nutrition literacy. Furthermore,
parks provide a connection to nature, which studies have demonstrated relieves
posture. It focuses primarily on the two pairs of ball and socket joints in the body, the hips stress, improves mental health, and tightens interpersonal relationships.
and shoulders. And it is no secret that many of us have tight hips (because of so much
sitting) and shoulders (due to the amount of stress we carry there). A primary benefit of Living in Garland County brings many benefits to its residents and one
this posture is stretching in these two areas, including the piriformis, gluteals, quads, large benefit is that we are surrounded by parks, trails, lakes, and more. June
outer legs, triceps, and rotator cuffs. 12 marks the centennial anniversary of Hot Springs National Park and it is also
National Family Health and Fitness Day which encourages families to get out and
This pose helps to correct posture, teaching us to sit up and elongate the spine, do something active at their local parks.
and demonstrates how different the two sides of the body are in most people. When the
dominant elbow is lifted toward the sky, the hands are typically much closer to touching There are many ways to participate in Family Health & Fitness Day. Try
than on the non-dominant side. (Try it.) Because these poses are most beneficial when these suggestions to plan a fun-filled day to get your family out in green spaces:
held for several breaths, even minutes, we learn perseverance to stay in tough situations.
• Having a healthy picnic at one of our many parks.
Why is it called Cow Face Pose? The crossed knees create the cow’s mouth, and • Take a hike on one of over 48 Arkansas trails.
the arms create the cow’s ears. Seriously? Yeah, it’s a “stretch,” but that’s what “they” say. • Take a moment to thank your local park staff when you meet one of

Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. She became a them.
registered yoga teacher and a registered children’s yoga teacher in 2011. She has taught • Share your family’s activities on social media and encourage others to
children and family yoga in many settings and would welcome an opportunity to help
your family stay physically active during this time of quarantine. She owns The Yoga join the fun.
Place, is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff, is an adjunct instructor at National To learn more about being physically active and how it will benefit your
Park College, and teaches in several other fabulous venues. www.TheYogaPlaceHS.com. family, visit our website for Fitness Resources for Arkansans (uada.edu). You can
also contact the Garland County Extension Service for local ways to be active and
fit. Call 501-623-6841 or email [email protected].
To read the full article visit The Spring Magazine website.
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. 

The Springs • June 2021 • 14

In these second of ten articles focusing on the Ace through
Ten Cards, Michelle Crandell reviews four Twos.

Tarot: Twos

By Michelle Crandell
In Tarot, twos represent balance and harmony. Twos symbolize cooperation

and equality in relationships. Twos encourage the seeker to be open and receptive to
the influence of collaborators. Twos consider how uniting with another can improve
life for both. Associated Major Arcana cards: High Priestess and the Lovers.

Two of Swords: Justice is difficult to manifest. Look for win-win solutions
to problems. Pay attention to the consequences of your compromises. If you “go
along to get along,” you will regret it later. Stand up for what is fair, even if it makes
you uncomfortable.

Two of Cups: Positive partnerships are possible now. Deepen relationships
with partners, lovers, and friends who are “good to you and good for you.” Nurture
love, creativity, and inspiration in your unions with others.

Two of Wands: Business or legal collaborations lead to forward movement
and prosperity. Working with a powerful, knowledgeable person helps the seeker
maintain stability while making positive change. Combined forces create success.
“Nobody really does it alone.”

Two of Pentacles: Competing financial, career and/or homelife priorities
need to be balanced. Windfalls or sudden opportunities appear. Use them wisely.
Don’t count on them continuing.

Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once
a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Michelle is following CoVid-19
protection practices while providing private readings. To learn more, email
[email protected], or call 501-655-6242.

15 • The Springs • June 2021