July 2021

The Springs Magazine • July 2021 • 2

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A Place of Healing for Body, Mind, and Soul...

Downtown Hot Springs is getting
a piece of history back. While it has always
been a place of healing dating back to
Native American times and more recently
the site of St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital,
those days ended as downtown became

mostly abandoned during the early 90s.
As businesses returned and the

area began enjoying a renaissance, there
was always something missing - a place
of healing.

At 301 Exchange Street,
Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic
opened its doors to see patients on
June 28th. Featuring Dr. Yang Xu and
Dr. Christine Lai, this husband-and-wife team of
physicians look to continue serving the Hot Springs area just as they have for the
past 11 years.
“Buildings can be so much more than the sum of their parts. With the
right design, they become environments. Our goal was to renovate this place with
healing in mind. We wanted to create a calming environment where patients can
feel relaxed and comfortable. From the color of the walls to the traditional furniture
in the waiting room, this clinic is a reflection of us.
“Another item of importance is the artwork facing the reception area.
These were painted by my late mother in the last few years. During the pandemic,
she really started to rediscover her artistic side. I’m glad they are the first pieces
of art people will see when they come into the clinic. We hope the art will bring
healing for the soul while we work on the mind and body.”
Dr. Xu and Dr. Lai will host an open house during Gallery Walk, Friday,
July 2, from 5-7 PM. Please come by to meet them and welcome them to historic
downtown Hot Springs.

Ricko Donovan to Score Silent

Film at Central Theatre
The Central Theatre, 1008 Central

Avenue, in Hot Springs is undergoing a

resurrection with a major renovation under

new ownership and one of its first major

events is also a resurrection of sorts.

The 1926 silent film, The

Temptress, starring Gretta Garbo, will be Fans of silent film will enjoy

screened with live musical accompaniment Ricko Donovan’s live musical

by Ricko Donovan on Saturdays July 31, accompaniment to “The Temptress.”

and August 7, at 8 PM, and on Sundays,

August 1, and August 8 at 2 PM. Tickets are $20 general admission and $30 VIP

and available at eventbrite.

Donovan is an award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

To accompany the film, he has composed a score that features the hammered

dulcimer with an array of other folk instruments.

The ownership of the Central Theatre has recently changed hands and

Chris Rix immediately hit the ground running on a major renovation to an historic

landmark. “This is a 1937 art deco style theatre that had just about been lost over the

years,” Rix said. His vision is to bring that classic cinema feel to the 21st century.

Donovan will revive this unique spectacle the Cibola Beacon in New

Mexico dubbed “a night of auditory and visual magic,” as the first major event at

the Central Theatre.

For the theatre schedule, see the ad on the back cover of The Springs

Magazine, or visit Facebook: CentralTheatreHS.

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Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival Summer Theater for Kids
Scheduled for November 12 – 14
at Starstuff Studio
Registration is open for the Third Annual Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival, a Starstuff Studio, at Whittington Place,
three-day celebration of Hot Springs’ internationally acclaimed Northwoods system of
bike trails that will take place November 12 - 14. is a magical place to play and create story in

Competitive events will take place on the Northwoods Trails starting at the Storybook Theater and Story Theater workshops
Cedar Glades Trailhead.
guided by Lanie Carlson. Carlson, a teaching
There will be non-competitive events in the downtown area, including
a Biking and Running Expo, a nighttime Slow Roll Ride on Central Avenue along artist, creates space for kids, ages 4 and up, to
Bathhouse Row and the Whittington Park area on Friday, November 12, ending with
the opening night party at 420 Eats. use costumes & props to play with story, whether

The 2021 Attila from beloved storybooks or created from the
the Hun competitive
race to be held Sunday, starstuff.
November 14, will be
the final race of the Carlson is a local actor and director listed
season for the 2021
Arkansas Mountain Bike on the Arts in Education Roster with the Arkansas
Championship Series.
There will be areas for Arts Council, and a Teaching Artist with Arkansas
spectators to see the
racers and cheer them Learning Through the Arts (ALTTA). Carlson is
on.
Registration will be online-only until November 12 at 5 p.m. for the Güdrun curious about the stories we tell ourselves and
Slow Roll, Enduros, and Jump Jam. The Attila the Hun Cross Country Mountain Bike
Race Registration will be open until November 12 at 7 p.m. To register for any of the others. She is exploring story as a connection to
festival events, sign up to volunteer, secure a vendor space, or be an event sponsor go
to https://www.gudrunmtbfest.org. ourselves, our community, and our culture, and in
For more information, contact Traci Berry at 501-321-2027 or email info@
northwoodstrails.org. creating a community for celebrating and sharing

our stories. A community to create and connect

Teaching artist, Lanie Carlson with the power of story.
has a creative summer program Starstuff Studio is located downstairs

in store for kids. at Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Avenue.
Starstuff Studio will be open this summer for

Starstuff Summer Theater – Ocean Adventures, now through August 13. Weekly

sessions range from $25 - $50; Creation Stations for Playsilks are $15; Ribbon Wands

and Masks are $5. Kick Off Cosplay Soirée, June 25 from 1-4 pm is FREE. For a

complete schedule visit www.facebook.com/starstuffstudio/.

For more information, and to sign up for workshops, visit Facebook: Starstuff

Studio, or email [email protected].

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JULY ART MATTERS GALLERY WALK #383

Summer is upon us!!! However, rain, snow, sleet, hail,
and HEAT are no barriers to Hot Springs’ loyal and dedicated
art patrons. Join the celebration of art as you stroll Gallery
Walk, Friday, July 2 from 5-9 p.m. In its 32nd year, our galleries
will celebrate in typical style. Visitors to the historic downtown
district will “meet and greet” artists, and enjoy entertainment,
refreshments, a huge selection of paintings, sculptures, pottery,
jewelry, and much more!
While strolling the avenue, take time to enjoy the art, the shopping, and
the varied dining choices. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Arkansas summer!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring horsetail hair pottery by Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Wall art
by Carole Beam, Jimmy Leach, Patricia Bailey and Grant Rose,
as well as prints by local and national artists. Claude Lambert and
Ernie Bolieu will be on hand to meet and greet visitors. Mon-Sat, 10-5PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Pat Langewis and Jim Reimer are July’s FeaturedArtists. Langewis
has mastered many painting techniques. The state’s natural beauty
is the inspiration for many of Reimer’s recent paintings. Miniature
Art Featured Artists are Linda Shearer and Jan Briggs. Thur-Sat, 10AM-5PM and
Sunday, 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.

HOT SPRINGS INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
301 Exchange • SPECIAL OPENING 5PM – 7PM
Dr. Yang Xu and Dr. Christine Lai will host a one-time-only
reception during Gallery Walk at their newly remodeled clinic
in historic downtown Hot Springs. Stop in to see the beautiful
artwork of Dr. Xu’s parents, Longhua Xu and Chen Shunying. 5PM – 7PM only.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
Summer Exhibit continues, featuring work by Mark Blaney,
Kristin DeGeorge, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, John Lasater,
Dennis McCann, Linda Palmer, Tony Saladino, Sandra Sell,
Gene Sparling, Elizabeth Weber, and others. 10AM–5PM, Wed-Sat, and by appt.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Join all of our artists for Gallery Walk. Featured artist is Ron
Carson with his elegant charcuterie boards. This month only!
Gallery Walk, 4-9PM. 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.

GALLERY CENTRAL
340A Central Avenue
Featuring fine art and fashion. Art by James Hayes, Bob Snider, Lee Gibson Art,
Paige Morehead Salyer, Amy Hill Imler, Janis Higdon, Houston Llew Spiritiles,
Polly Cook, Janis Polychron, Beth Gandy, Tue-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 10am-4pm.

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Cultural Alliance Calls to
Provide Food for The Soul
The Hot Springs Area Cultural

Alliance (HSACA) is collaborating

with local food banks, the Hot Springs

Giving Circle, and local artists to aid in

the healing and nourishing of the local

community during the post-pandemic

recovery era.

Alongside the food banks’

emergency food box program, which

provides produce and grocery items for

Coni Hall shows her original work created healthy bodies, the HSACA is helping to
for the first round of Soul’s Food. nourish the soul by commissioning local
artists to create original works which

will be donated to the food bank for distribution to its clients. 

The HSACA did a trial-run of the program in May, donating original art

to the food bank, which was very successful and well-received. Round two of the

Soul’s Food program asks local artists to apply. Each artist selected by the Soul’s

Food committee will be compensated $200 for creating an 8” x 10” or 10” x 10”

piece of original artwork. The selected artist will give HSACA the rights to donate

and reproduce the art for distribution through the food bank. Artists interested in

participating should email their bio with three images of their artwork to hsaca@

hotspringsarts.org prior to August 1. 

The artwork will be purchased by the HSACA using the organization's

funds and through a generous grant provided by The Hot Springs Giving Circle.

For more information about the Soul’s Food program, or to apply as an artist to

participate, visit www.hotspringsarts.org. 

July 4th Fireworks are Back!

The annual free public 4th of July fireworks

display on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, July

4th, at 9:30 p.m.

The fireworks will be synched with music

on radio station 97.5 FM US97 Country when fans

watch the display. In case of rain, the fireworks will

be rescheduled for Monday, July 5th.

Watch the free fireworks The fireworks will be shot from the middle
Sunday, July 4th. of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east
side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge

opposite the DoubleTree Hot Springs.

The Independence Day fireworks will be the second of three fireworks

displays Visit Hot Springs will sponsor this year. The Labor Day fireworks display

will be reinstated this year after a three-year hiatus. That display will be held

Sunday, September 5 (rain date Monday, September 6).

For more information, call Steve Arrison at 501-321-2027.

Northwoods July Full Moon Ride

The Northwoods Full Flower Moon Mountain Bike
Ride will take place Friday, July 23, at 6PM*. The rides will
be no drop beginner to intermediate routes. The routes will
depend on the skill level of the participants.

Each ride will last for around an hour on the trails. Riders
will meet at the Waterworks Trailhead, 300 Pineland Drive, at
6:00. All riders must have a mountain bike in working order,
helmet, front light, back-up light source, and water to hydrate.
Come shred with us by the light of the moon!!!! (Insert howl)

Follow Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs Trail Conditions group for weather
updates leading up to each event. Meet @ 6 PM. Ride @ 6:30 PM.

*Contingent on weather.

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

100 Block Ouachita Ave 300 Block Ouachita Ave Galaxy Connection JUST SWANKY
Superhero store & Star Wars Museum
Lender’s Title Company Home Instead Senior Care
Largest independent title & In-home care for Seniors 600 Block West Grand Ave
escrow agency in AR & LA
Landmark Building The Courthouse Chapel/Get Anchor 3B’s Bar & Grill 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- David F. Watkins Memorial Park
300 Block Park Ave fed Jacuzzi bath The Arrangement Community Park & amphitheater 900 Block Park Ave
Florist 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast
The Legendary Vapors 600 Block Park Ave Bed and breakfast 910 Park Avenue Food Court
Event & live music venue Park Avenue Fire Station A beautiful neighborhood venue
Park Haven Community Garden Parkway Court for gatherings and food events
400 Block Park Ave Community vegetable garden Redbox Daily, weekly, monthly
Haven United Methodist Movie rentals 1000 Block Park Ave
Air-FX Thrift Store
Heating & air conditioning Bargains galore Arkansas Tower Motel Bower Motel Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
The Hot Springy Dingy Historic boutique motel. Modern Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel Epic Cabinets & Design
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals amenities. Vintage -inspired design Larkmartin Soaps
E-Z Mart Countertops, cabinets & accessories Handmade soaps and lotions
Redbeard’s Living Canvas
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Spa City Cycling Sales & Service 1010 Liquor
The Gold Inn Bike service, repair, and parts Wine, beer & spirits
RED LIGHT ROASTERY Quaint Uptown mote
Gold-Inn

Cottage Court Budget Inn/Relax Inn

Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station
Fuel and convenience store

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Lupus Foundation
Presents Grady Nichols Band

Grady Nichols and

his band are coming back

to Hot Springs on Saturday,

August 14, at The Hotel Hot

Springs Ballroom, located at

305 Malvern Avenue. Doors

will open at 6:30 PM and the

show will start at 7:15 PM.

“We had to miss

this great concert last year

because of Covid-19, but

hopefully, this is a start

to going back to having The Grady Nichols Band will be back

a normal life,” said to perform in Hot Springs for

Jamesetta Smith, President the Lupus Foundation Benefit, August 14.

of the Lupus Foundation

of Arkansas. 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 their music. Give yourself a treat and come out to enjoy life

while supporting the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas, Inc.

Tickets are $35 per person in advance, and $40 per person at the door.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.lupus-arkansas.com or by calling 501-

525-9380.

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 877-623-6697 for hotel reservations.

Hope to see you there!

“Catch Me If You Can” Best of Broadway: 80s Edition
by HS Village Players
Cast Announcement
The Hot Springs Village The Entertainment Foundation

Players Community Theater and Hot Springs Village Players

is proud to announce its next proudly announce the cast of the Best of

production of “Catch Me If You Broadway: 80s Edition, a joint fundraiser.

Can” by Robert Thomas and This unique and epic presentation will be

adapted from the French version performed on Thursday, September 30,

by Jack Weinstock and Willie at 7 PM at the Woodlands Auditorium.  

Gilbert, used by permission of The show’s Creator and

Samuel French, New York, NY.  Director is Audrey Findlen. She is

Performance dates are scheduled assisted by local professional entertainer,

for July 16, 17, 18, at the Ken Goodman. Larry Venable is the

Coronado Center. Producer and Doug Lackey is Musical

If you like comedy Director.

mixed with murder mystery, this This fundraiser will showcase

play is for you. An advertising music from such shows as Les Miserables,

man who has brought his new Phantom of the Opera, 42nd Street, Meet

bride to an isolated lodge for Me in St. Louis, Sophisticated Ladies, The Entertainment Foundation President
and more! Audrey Findlen and HSV Players President
their honeymoon, calls the local Join the Hot Springs Village Players for their
Cast members include Dash Larry Venable review the cast list for the
police to report her sudden production of “Catch Me If You Can.” Arnn Arteno, Bob Benke, Marc Bremer, upcoming joint fundraiser.
Dale Brubaker, Nancy Chandler, Karen
disappearance. Now enters

a pretty young girl, who insists she is the missing bride. Soon two murders are

reported, and the rest will keep you laughing and guessing all night about this Feckler, Audrey Findlen, Don Gohr, Ken Goodman, Sandy Johansen, Kenny McKay,

classic whodunnit. Maureen Morgan, Craig Stephens, and Elizabeth Wiggins. Herm Dobscha and Missy Hale

Sam Sacco as Director, and Barbara Bylar as Assistant Director, are will serve as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies. The Spa City Tappers and Voices Rising

looking for acting talent, and the always very important backstage personnel of will also perform. The Village Strings will grace the stage for a Pre-show Presentation.

stage managers, grips, make-up, set construction, ticket sales, script consultants, Tickets will be $25 and will go on sale in mid-July. For more information, visit

etc. For further information, please visit www.HSVPlayers.com (Production tab.) www.TheEntertainmentFoundation.org or www.HSVPlayers.com.

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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,
Dapper and Debonaire Cigar Lounge
Men’s grooming goods apparel that reflect Arkansas culture
Rings ‘n’ Things 4D Adventure Villainess Soaps Capone’s Loft
Fun fashion jewelry The amazing 4D simulation will leave Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup Diablos Tacos and Mescal Vacation Rental
Freedom United Salon you enthralled! Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. Legacy Fine Art Gallery
The Villa Boutique Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Bathhouse Row 600 Block Central Ave Artwork by local & int’l artists
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, 100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine
and accessories Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Colonial Candy Corner Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Magic & comedy for the whole family
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Italian specialties for lunch and dinner
Kringles in the Park & special event venue Justus Fine Art Gallery
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts Established & emerging artists
Faith & Flair Boutique Earthbound Trading Company Hotel Hale Artists’ Workshop Gallery
Women’s boutique clothing Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Boutique hotel with two restaurants Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
The Springs Hotel & Spa Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms 300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse All Things Arkansas
Mountain Valley Spring Company Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Products made in AR & relating to AR
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full
line of MV Water merchandise. The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa US Post Office Trough Bar & Grill
Beer, wine, and spirits
High quality men’s clothing & accessories Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious
spa services JubiTea Hot Springs
Tombstone Old Time Photos Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies 801 Spencer’s Corner
Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Ozark Bathhouse
Cultural center, open on weekends DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Brian G Wilson Photography
processed while you wait Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Portraits & weddings
Hot Springs Visitor Center
Thai-Me Spa Buckstaff Baths Tourist information center Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Pampering massage, skin treatments, Our only remaining traditional Cotton clothes & bedding
thermal bathing facility STEINHAUS KELLER
nail & body services. Lamar Bathhouse Picante’s Mexican Grill
Authentic Mexican dishes
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Bathhouse Row Emporium

Argentinian delicacies, ultimate 400 Block Central Ave Brick House Grill
Buenos Aires bar experience! Steaks, burgers, salads and much more

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, & Hot Springs Haunted Tours
high-end home accents The Waters Hotel Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs American Art Gallery & Gifts
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms 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 N G 128 Exchange St Parking Deck PA I D PARK I N G 2 HR Meters on Central Ave

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Bring Your Furry Pals to Hot Springs Needs
a Splash Pad! 
the Bark in the Park
What is a splash pad? It is a free, accessible, all-ages community water play area
Contest and Parade that will benefit residents and visitors! 
On Saturday, July 3, Friends of Hot Springs National Park will present the
Park Avenue Community Association (PACA) is raising money to complete
Bark in the Park dog costume contest and pet parade starting at 2 PM. These events Watkins Park with the original park vision that includes a water splash pad.

will close out Bark Ranger Day on Arlington Lawn. A 3,000 square foot splash pad with a variety of water features including push
button activated jets and a mushroom shaped water cascade is proposed at a cost of
BARK Ranger Day events, presented by Hot Springs National Park approximately $100,000. It is a lofty goal, yet an important piece of the park that will
include inclusive play opportunities for everyone.
rangers, begin at 11 AM on Arlington Lawn and include a BARK Ranger principles
Please join PACA at Watkins Park, 811 Park Avenue, on National Popsicle Day
program, a dog-friendly - July 8, from 3-6 PM for free popsicles and hot dogs. Enjoy Hot Springs Gymnastics
tumbling, StarStuff Theater, and games.
guided hike, training and
Engraved brick sponsorships will be available to build the foundation of
wellness presentations, fun. Each personalized brick can be sponsored for $100. Donations to Park Avenue
Community Association are tax deductible. 
and demonstrations from
Check Facebook: Park Avenue Community Association for more information,
the park’s and the City of or contact Briana Moore at 501-318-8871.

Hot Springs’ K9 units, as Sign Up for National Junior
Ranger Day
well.
National Junior Ranger Day is celebrated on Saturday, August 7. This family-
On-site will also focused day will be full of hands-on activities, specialized workshops, guided hikes, and
collaborations with surrounding agencies and parks.
be the City of Hot Springs
Junior Rangers of all ages will have the opportunity to earn a commemorative
Animal Control, Hot centennial junior ranger badge by filling out a Junior Ranger workbook throughout 2021.

Springs Village Animal The National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Program is a great way to explore
national parks. You can learn about nature sounds, night skies, or even the Transcontinental
Welfare League, the Railroad! You’ll also learn why national parks matter and how you can be a part of the
team that helps keep parks healthy. Junior Rangers are the next generation of stewards
Garland County Humane for our national parks!

Society, Hope Fur Paws, The NPS Kids Portal (www.nps.gov/kids) is where to start your virtual national
park experience and participate in fun activities and special online programs for the
Loads of fun activities are planned for our furry and others. whole family. Check out online and printable activities along with virtual tours, videos,
pals during Bark in the Park, Saturday, July 3. The Bark in the and webcams from national parks all across the country.

Park registration form may Learn more about Hot Springs National Park’s Centennial celebrations, visit:
https://www.nps.gov/hosp/getinvolved/centennial.htm.
be found on www.FriendsofHotSpringsNationalPark.org. Forms will be available

that day beginning at 11 AM.

The contest begins at 2 PM. Costume categories are Best Overall, Best

National Park Spirit, Most Patriotic, Best Look-A-Like, Most Unique, and best

Naked Pet! Fabulous prizes await the winner in each category.

Mark your calendars and plan to participate in these free paw-some events!

Contact Lynn Janaskie, 501-627-5534 for more information.

The “Real” World...
July in Hot Springs means different things to

different people. For us it means fireworks, keeping

the grass green and flowers alive, and helping clients

buy or sell a home before school starts. There are some

important things to remember - first and foremost - get

pre-approved for a loan. Next, interview a few Realtors

Kelly & Wayne and ask your friends for their recommendations.

“Team Thomason” You will want to feel comfortable with the

Realtor(s) you choose because, in the process of finding a home, you will become

very familiar with them. You will be sharing financial information, your wants,

and absolute needs in a property, and sometimes, emotions run high and you want

to be comfortable.

Before all of this, get your budget in order, pay off debts, if possible, and

DON’T charge any large items, buy a car, furniture, or any other “big ticket” item.

If you’re getting ready to sell - clean the windows, gutters, driveways -

plant flowers, buy a new welcome mat, and clean and declutter every nook and

cranny. We once heard “it’s a price war and a beauty contest.” You want to have

your Realtor price the property correctly and you need to do your part to make it

look as good as possible.

11 • The Springs Magazine • July 2021

Master Gardeners:
Ginko - The Ancient
Author & Parent Advice for Golden Tree
By Sharon Dent
Summer Reading With Kids
Ginko (Ginko
Prepare Little Listeners: Preschool music teacher and author/illustrator
Carol Dabney says, “When reading my children’s book, Butterfly Dreams, I say biloba) is one of the oldest
‘Little caterpillar Carlos will be going through some big changes. Listen carefully to
what changes take place so you can tell me about them after we finish.’” tree species on earth. It is

Let Them Choose: Crystal C. Mercer, author/illustrator of From Cotton a deciduous conifer that
to Silk, says, “I let my nieces choose the books, use different voices for different
characters, and add plot twists and alternate endings.” can be found all over the

Deepen Comprehension: Tracy Peterson, veteran first grade teacher and United States, but it is
author of Cartwheels says, “Ask questions about the author’s purpose, the problem
and solution, or whether they’d have ended it differently.” native to China where

Explore Challenging Topics: Greg Adams, author of Adam Gets Back in there are living examples
the Game, has served grieving children for three decades at Arkansas Children’s
Hospital. He says, “Reading to and with children offers the opportunity to introduce over 1,000 years old
and explore sensitive topics in a safe and supported space.”
even though it is a slow-
Cultivate Interests: Middle school librarian Jen Agee says, “Find books
that support your child’s or children’s interests.” growing tree.

Read a Series: “Getting invested in the plot alongside your kids makes it They have the
more likely that you’ll read, even if you’re tired,” says Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez,
author of But First Save 10. most interesting fan-

Choose Nostalgic Books: Some of my own favorite camp memories were shaped leaves and an
of counselors reading titles like Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell. I can’t
wait to re-read it with my daughter. incredible golden yellow

(A lengthier version of this article first appeared in Scary Mommy) color in the fall. They
A Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in Little Rock.
She owns and runs Et Alia Press (www.etaliapress.com). Wood is author of Women drop their leaves in the fall
Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives (April, 2019) and editor of and a
contributor to Scars: An Anthology (2015). Ginko biloba trees have the most interesting at the same time - full of
fan-shaped leaves, and are versatile and resilient, golden leaves one minute,
Voices Rising Celebrates and bare branches the next.
Summer in the Village adapting well to Arkansas. They do well in Arkansas

After a long covid-dictated sabbatical for Hot Springs and can be planted in the fall and early spring before dormancy breaks.
Village performing arts groups, Voices Rising is excited to kick
off Hot Springs Village’s 2021 singing events with a Summer These trees are versatile and resilient. Female trees have foul smelling,
Celebration, Sunday, August 1, at 3:00 PM in the Village Bible
Church. What started as plans for a virtual concert, thanks to the fleshy seeds. It is best to purchase male trees and avoid the smell. ‘Autumn Gold’
widespread availability of vaccinations, is now live and in person!
is a particularly good tree for impact as it grows to 30 feet tall and 50 feet wide.
This group of 16 auditioned singers has planned a real
summer extravaganza. Selections range from the spiritual to show tunes – with a couple For tight spaces go with “Gold Spire,” a neat 15 feet tall and 5 feet wide. ‘Jade
of silly surprises thrown in as only Voices Rising can. Almost all of the music has been
memorized, so the singer’s bright and shining faces will be engaging with the audience Butterflies’ has a V-shape and gets 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide.
throughout.
There is dwarf called ‘Troll” (3 feet by 3 feet). Southern Living Magazine
This is a free concert, with the opportunity for a “love offering” afterward.
As Hot Springs Village is a gated community, anyone who is not a property owner published an article in October of 2014 praising the versatility of these trees.
will need a “facsimile ticket” to attend. Members of the chorus have those available, or
email Voices Rising at [email protected] with your name and email address, The trees like moist, well-drained soil and a sunny spot, but they tolerate
and a facsimile will be emailed to you. Only one facsimile per vehicle is required.
Looking forward to seeing Hot Springs friends and any visitors to the area on harsh conditions. The City of Hot Springs once had a tree farm and among the trees
August 1. For more information, visit Facebook: Voices Rising.
that they grew were Ginkos. These trees were planted in parks and on other City-

owned spots.

When the City phased out the tree farm, they gave one free tree to residents

who wanted to plant them in their yards. This was a wonderful and generous

beautification project. The trees were a good size and were distributed on a first-

come, first-serve basis.

I got Ginkos for myself and my neighbor. They are planted in typical area

clay soil with rocks. These trees are in the woods close to our property line so we

both get the benefit of their golden fall color. The trees get little water except from

nature and maybe one summer watering. No pests or diseases. A wonderful tree for

the ages.

Advanced Garland County Master Gardener, Sharon Dent, volunteers

with GC Master Gardeners of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext.

Service. Master Gardeners pool skills and resources to improve home horticulture,

stimulate interest in plants and gardening, and encourage beautification. For

more information, call 501-623-6841 or email [email protected]. The University

of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/

affirmative action institution. 

The Springs Magazine • July 2021 • 12

Tune in to Checked Out on

In these third of ten articles focusing on the Ace through Ten KUHS on Thursdays
Cards, Michelle Crandell reviews four Threes.
By Erin Baber
Tarot: Threes
Every Thursday morning,
By Michelle Crandell
In Tarot, threes represent initial completion, creative growth, synthesis, or from 8-9 AM, listen to Technical

a sequence with a beginning, middle, and end. Often seen as a magical or sacred Services Librarian, Brent Carroll and
number, many religions have meaningful sets of threes: father-son-holy ghost;
virgin-mother-crone; man-woman-child. Three corresponds with the Empress, me, PR/Marketing Coordinator Erin
signifying fertility and creativity.
Baber, on Checked Out, the Library’s
THREE OF SWORDS: This three indicates sorrow in the mind: the
reworking of old wounds. Negative thoughts about the self, others, and the world weekly community radio show. Find
cause heartache. The seeker may experience difficulty sharing a loved one with
another person or an activity. the show at KUHS 102.5 FM or online

THREE OF CUPS: Play and love as well as work. Happiness and joy at www.kuhsradio.org.
come from positive social events with friends and family or doing something you
love with others. The idea is simple – each

THREE OF WANDS: Alignment of mind, body, and spirit leads to success week Brent and I choose a movie
in business and creative ventures. Walk through the “open doors,” opportunities or
ideas that are free of obstacles. from Hoopla Digital (a free service

THREE OF PENTACLES: Your hard work pays off. You know how to Erin Baber and Brent Carroll host with your Garland County Library
practice time management based on “important, urgent, and sequential.” As a result, “Check Out” on KUHS 102.5FM card that you should absolutely use
your job, finances, or home management improve. Working smarter not harder is because it’s incredible), run a vote on
the lesson learned. on Thursday mornings. Instagram at @checkedout_kuhs, and

Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a watch the winning movie to discuss on air.
year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her fall class. To
learn more, email [email protected] or call 501-655-6242. We spend the first half-hour of each show playing some music, talking about

13 • The Springs Magazine • July 2021 what is going on in Hot Springs and at the Library, and discussing odd news and current

events, as neutrally and objectively as possible. Remember, the content discussed on

this show is opinions and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Library as an

organization.

Learn more about the Library at www.gclibrary.com or by calling the Library

at 501-623-4161. Email [email protected] to start getting your books and movies

delivered straight to your door. Find and follow Garland County Library on Facebook,

Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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

When it comes to giving and receiving, our hearts desire harmony,
allowing us to enjoy a more fulfilling life.

Receiving Gracefully

By Peggy Lindsey
Many of us give of ourselves easily, every day. The needs of others rank

high on our lists, and we do whatever we can to ensure those needs are met. We
offer no hesitation, because it is meaningful for us to give of ourselves to others, and
most of the time we experience joy in our giving.

Receiving, on the other hand, is nothing short of a struggle! We pride
ourselves on being able to accomplish tasks on our own, to sort out our own issues
without support, and we downplay the simplest of compliments. Somehow, we feel
unworthy or weak to receive the vital relief that assistance brings, or the warm
attention when appreciated by others.

Life is all above balance. Too much of one thing, and not enough of another
often has us running in circles. This lopsided approach will always result in parts
of ourselves being out of sync. We are out of step in the dance with life. When it
comes to giving and receiving, our hearts desire harmony, allowing us to enjoy a
more fulfilling life.

As Doreen Virtue explains, “A balance of giving and receiving is essential
to keeping your energy, mood, and motivation at a consistently high level.”

If you struggle with receiving, here are few tips to help you find balance:
• Do something nice for yourself
• Saying “thank you” to compliments without sabotaging them
• Say “Yes!” to assistance
• When offering acts of kindness to others, allow them to reciprocate
As you learn to receive gracefully, know that you are worthy of love and
appreciation! And by accepting graciously the gifts from others, we allow them the
experience of joy in their giving!
Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a
Professional Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting others
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 Sedona, Arizona. She can be reached at 928-273-8447.
For more info, visit www.onangelswingshealing.com. 

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Apply sunscreen to all parts of your skin that will be exposed to the sun 20-30 Karen Watson Reeves has chosen a colorful, local mural for the location
minutes before going out and every two hours after that. If you will be sweating or of her demonstration of Balancing Lotus. Photo by Fred Padilla.

swimming you will want to find one that is waterproof. Yoga: Benefits of
Blossoming Lotus Pose
Sun, Skin, & Sunscreen
By Karen Watson Reeves
By Alison Crane It is not hard to find blossoms this time of year. From mimosas to daisies to crepe
Recently, my husband and I purchased two kayaks. This means we will
myrtles to hydrangeas and more, flowers are all around us. The lotus is a flower whose
be out in the summer sun more, so we need to make sure we are as careful to wear roots are in the mud. Its stems grow up through the water, and its flowers lie above the
sunscreen as we are to wear our life jackets. water reaching for sunlight.

When I was a kid, we were limited to just a few sunscreen products and The Lotus Pose is a seated meditation pose, with legs crossed and feet stacked on
most were to help you become tan. The sunscreens we have now are more effective opposite inner thighs. The Blossoming Lotus variation (often called simply Flower Pose,
in protecting our skin from the damaging effect of the sun and are much easier to especially in yoga for kids’ classes) combines Bound Angle Pose with a balance.
use. But… you must wear it and apply it correctly to get the full benefit.
This pose is a hip opener that stretches and strengthens the inner thighs, groins,
According to the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, most lower legs, and back. The chest is lifted to create space in the chest, neck, and shoulders.
people apply only 25-50 percent of the recommended amount of sunscreen. Use Core muscles are strengthened, and coordination skills and balance are increased.
about 1 oz. or a handful to cover your entire body. Apply the sunscreen to all parts
of your skin that will be exposed to the sun 20-30 minutes before going out and The heels may be touching with the toes spread, representing the lotus flower.
every two hours after that. Don’t forget to put it on your ears, back, shoulders, the Fingers and toes can open and close representing the blossom of the lotus, which closes
back of your knees and legs. and sinks underwater at night, and at dawn it rises and opens again.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that your Blossoming Lotus is often sequenced into a class just before savasana because it is a
sunscreen have a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 and should protect naturally grounding pose. It is great to practice anytime one feels scattered or overwhelmed.
against both Ultraviolet A (UV-A) and Ultraviolet B (UV-B) rays. If you will be The Blossoming Lotus Pose is a reminder that each yoga practice can be an opportunity to
sweating or swimming you will want to find one that is waterproof. Even if you will bloom afresh and that infinite possibilities can arise from the darkest of places.
be wearing a hat and protective clothing, it is important to use sunscreen.
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of The
Remember no sunscreen offers 100% protection but using sunscreen Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga /children’s yoga
and practicing sun safety can go a long way in keeping your skin healthy. July is teacher in 2011. She is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff and is an adjunct instructor
UV Safety Awareness Month. If you would like to know more about being safe at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the
and healthy this summer, contact the Garland County Extension Service for more National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about her studio and for
information, 501-623-6841. Follow our Facebook page for great tips for keeping her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com.
healthy and being out in your garden or yard to enjoy the summer heat in a safe
way - https://www.facebook.com/garlandcountyextension. Summer Frozen Pumpkin Treats for Pups

Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the Pumpkin is a fantastic treat for dogs. The high
Garland County Extension Service. The University of Arkansas System Division of fiber content helps soothe digestive issues, plus the rich
Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons fatty acids, beta carotene, and antioxidants can improve
without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national your dog’s coat and overall health.
origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or
any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Instructions: In a small bowl, stir together
Employer. equal parts pumpkin puree and yogurt. Pour into molds –
Get creative here! Use fancy pup molds, regular popsicle
15 • The Springs Magazine • July 2021 molds, ice cube trays, or? Place in the freezer until solid.
Un-mold the treats and place in a container for long-term
storage. Voila! Puppy treats for hot summer days!