September 2022

About the Cover ...

Hot Water Hill Music & Arts Festival
Artwork by Chris & Sandy Meeks

When it comes to finding
outrageous covers for The Springs
Magazine, sometimes it just takes
asking the right person. In this case, a
casual ask to Sonny Kay over at Low
Key Arts lead to our good fortune
in snagging a second Chris Meeks
cover. (Check out our March 2021
issue.)

Chris and his wife Sandy
are the creative geniuses behind
this madcap poster designed for
Hot Water Hills Music & Arts
Festival.

To make the poster
work for us, I did a bit of
photoshopping and sent it over to
Richard Stephens, our favorite cover guy, so he could
put his magic touch to work and . . . voilà! A September cover for you to enjoy!

See page 4 of this issue for more festival details and head over to www.
hotwaterhills.com to see the full version of the poster - the detail is amazing. While
you’re there, check out the lineup of fabulous music.

Thank you, Sonny, Richard, and especially Chris and Sandy! At The
Springs, we like to say it takes a quarky village, wouldn’t you agree? Here’s to a
rockin’ September, Everyone!

Please share our online issues of The Springs at www.thespringsmagazine.com.

The Springs Magazine • September 2022 • 2

New Venue for Jazz Fest 2022

The Hot Springs Jazz Society is
excited to announce a change in venue and
the new schedule for JazzFest 2022. The
Central Theatre, 1008 Central Avenue, in Hot
Springs will host JazzFest 2022 on Saturday,
Sept 3.

Jazz lovers will have plenty of
music to enjoy from Noon until 4 PM  for
this traditionally free music event for the
community. The evening show will be a
ticketed event featuring The Big Dam Horns
from 7 PM until 9 PM. Tickets are $5 and up
according to seating.

A new addition to this event is the Jazz Brunch available from 11
AM - 4 PM. Several delicious menu choices will be available for $25 at www.
centraltheatrehs.com. Please purchase brunch tickets in advance so they know how
many people to prepare for.

Admission is free for the 12 PM until 4 PM show. Tickets for the Big Dam
Horns show are available online at www.centraltheatrehs.com or at the door. Cash
bar available. For more information, visit www.HSjazzsociety.org.

Schedule is as follows:
11 AM – 4 PM Optional Jazz Brunch 
Noon – John Jordan with Gary Meggs
1 PM – The Josh Lawrence Trio with Don Colquitt and Russell Roberts
2 PM – The UofA at Monticello 1st Jazz Ensemble
3 PM – St Jukes and The Immaculate Horns
7-9 PM – Ticketed event: The Big Dam Horns

PACA Yard Sale to Benefit
Splash Pad at Watkins Park

Park Avenue Community Association is hosting a Block Party and
yard Sale on Saturday, September 17 from 9 AM-2 PM, at 909 Park Avenue and
1003 Park Ave, in Hot Springs National Park.

The Yard Sale begins at 9AM. Spots are available to rent for $20 for your
own yard sale. PACA is accepting yard sale donations and proceeds go to the Splash
Pad at Watkins Park. Lunch begins at Noon at 909 Park Avenue. PACA will provide
Hot Dogs and chips for a donation. Bring your favorite dessert for the potluck. Live
Music begins at 11 AM. For more information, contact Briana at 501-318-8871.

ADDITIONAL UPTOWN NEWS!
“We are stoked to announce we
have leased 910 Park Avenue for our food
trailer location,” stated Will Byrd, owner of
Will’s Cinnamon Shop. “Our Grand Opening
will be September 17, during the PACA
Block Party and Yard Sale. We are currently
looking for one or two more trailers to rent
spaces. We will be serving rolls of course,
but the trailer will bring the return of our breakfast sandwiches and some lunch
options as well.” #willsonwheels

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Hot Water Hills Music & Arts

Festival is Ready to Rock

Low Key Arts is

pleased to present the 10th

annual Hot Water Hills Music

& Arts Festival (HWH),

on Friday and Saturday,

September 30 and October

1. The festival takes place at

Hill Wheatley Plaza at 605

Central Ave., in downtown

Hot Springs National Park. 

The live music lineup

this year is a fiery mix from

around the south, including

Hillbilly Casino (Nashville),

The Mask of the Phantasm

(Austin - special lineup

featuring Thomas Pridgen/

ex-The Mars Volta & Kelen Nashville’s Hillbilly Casino will perform at
Capener/ex-The Story So Far), Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival.
Various Blonde (Kansas City -

returning VOV headliners!), The 40 Acre Mule (Dallas), Optic Sink (Memphis),

Kairos (Austin), Hayefield (Little Rock, AR), Annie Ford (Little Rock), Bootleg

Royale (Fayetteville), Jonivan Jones (OKC), Cosmic Cream, (Hot Springs), Turtle

Rush (Hot Springs), and Spa City Youngbloods (Hot Springs).

Back after an absence of three full years, Hot Water Hills is rested up,

vaxxed and ready to rock! HWH features artists, vendors, kid's activities, food and

refreshments, and more. It’s open to all ages, and children 12 and under enter free.

Doors open at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 30. From noon until 4:00 PM

Full Steam Ahead with the Big on Saturday, October 1, festival entry is free for everyone. Ticketed entry begins

Steam Music Festival once again at 4:00 on Saturday with the commencement of live music.

Plans are moving full steam ahead for Tickets are available at the gate or in advance from hotwaterhills.com. For
The Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival
to be held September 23-24. The event will the most recent updates and info, visit Facebook: Low Key Arts or Facebook: Hot
feature a weekend filled with blues and R&B
music in Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival.
Springs.
There’s Something for Every
Featured headliners are Anthony Geek at Spa-Con 2022
Gomes on Friday night and Bernard Allison
on Saturday. Other Friday performers include Spa-Con, an annual
Trey & Jason, Port City Blues Society Players,
and Charlotte Taylor & Gypsy Rain. Saturday multi-genre entertainment,
will feature Tullie Brae, Akeem Kemp, and
Chad Marshall Band before Bernard Allison pop culture, and comic
takes the stage.
convention, lands in the Spa
Anthony Gomes, a #1 Billboard Blues
Artist, is a triple threat force as a guitarist, City September 23 - 25, at
vocalist, and songwriter. This, along with his high-energy shows and dynamic stage
presence, makes him one of the top draws on the Rock/Blues circuit today. Bernard Allison the Hot Springs Convention
totes the same smokin’ six-string shooter that his late father Luther Allison assaulted the
blues with. He is blessed with his father’s soulful voice, spiritual devotion, and a musical Center.
freedom, which experiments with the blues.
The event will be free to attend, but VIP tickets are available which will include It’s not just comic
premium seating for both nights of the festival, a BSMF Koozie, and a VIP Beer line.
Tickets can be purchased at www.bigsteammusicfestival.com. books and sci-fi/fantasy- September 23-25, 2022.
Organizers say dozens of volunteers will be needed and, of course, sponsors as related films and television.
well. Anyone interested in being a part of the great new event to keep the blues alive in
Hot Springs should contact Mary Zunick at [email protected]. This convention includes pop culture and entertainment elements spanning

virtually all genres, including Horror • Animation • Anime • Manga • Toys

• Action Figures • Collectible card games • Video games • Webcomics •

Fantasy novels • And more!

Get your personal brand of geek on and join the fun at this

fantastically fun event.

PRICING: Weekend Pass - $45; VIP Pass - $150; Kids 12 and under

are free. To find out more about Spa-Con, including a full schedule of guests

and events, or to purchase tickets, visit Spa-con.org.

The Springs Magazine • September 2022 • 4

If rappelling off a building is on your bucket list, you can help raise funds for
Jackson House while checking it off your list.

Jackson House Launches
Innovative Fundraiser

Fundraising can sometimes be a tall task, but on September 23 and 24,
Jackson House is taking fundraising to new heights with "Over the Edge" an
innovative rappelling event in downtown Hot Springs. The event will see 92 thrill-
seeking participants rappel 4 stories. Each participant must raise a minimum of
$1,000 in 100% tax-deductible donations for Jackson House.

"We are so excited to launch the first annual ‘Over The Edge for Jackson
House’," stated Janie Smith, Executive Director of JH. "We hope this becomes an
annual fun time in our gorgeous downtown benefitting those we serve with our
interfaith community crisis center," Smith continued.

Register today at FundRazR/jacksonhouseovertheedge or www.
jacksonhouse.org.

There will also be a "Fun/Kid Zone" in the Bridge Street District with
vendor booths, food trucks, and activities for the kids, and a large screen will
showcase the rope launches.

The event is open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by a legal guardian, and all participants must be within the 100 to
300-pound required weight range. For questions about special accommodations
or participants with special needs, severe health complications, allergies, or more,
please email [email protected], [email protected], or kelly@
wheelerprint.com.

Over The Edge is a special events company that provides signature events
for non-profit organizations across Canada and the U.S. Over The Edge and their
team of Certified Rope Access Technicians have helped raise over $100 Million
with non-profit partners, hosted over 1,000 rappelling events, and maintained a
spotless safety record through their 10 years in operation.

For more information, booth rental, or volunteer forms visit www.
jacksonhouse.org or call 501-623-4048. 

Grace Store Helps Raise
Funds for Animal Rescue

Every Friday, delicious Korean hot lunches are available at the Grace Store,
468 W. Grand Avenue, from 11:30 AM to 5 PM to raise funds for the local Animal
Rescue. Large portions range from $15.99 to $18.99. First come, first serve OR
reserve a pick-up time by calling Becky Kim, 501-655-1165. The menu includes:

* Bibimbap (rice, vegetables, meat, and egg with a choice of sauce)
* Chicken fried rice (chicken, rice, vegetables stir-fried with spices)
* Japchae (glass noodles & vegetables stir-fried with spices)
* Korean BBQ Bulgogi (beef tenderloin in Korean marinade, w/rice)
Grace Mission is a nation-wide organization where local businesses (such
as Grace Store) are established with the purpose to support efforts that positively
impact personal lives while enriching the whole community. The stated goal is:
“Together we can change our community and it starts with filling the needs within
it.” www.gofundme.com/grace-mission. Local sponsors include Westminster
Presbyterian Church and eight local businesses.

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

100 Block Central Ave Snazzies, Inc. 800MacKenzie’s Extraordinary Gift Shoppe Block Central Ave
Young, contemporary, funky boutique
Unique boutique gifts & plush animals

Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Beef Jerky Outlet Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe Joanna A. Boutique
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Candy & delectable delights. Women’s fashions & accessories
Kollective Coffee & Tea Arlington Hotel
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Gangster Museum of America The Humidor
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) Guided tour of the HS gangster world Cigar Lounge
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Mamoo’s Paradice Cream
Southern Living! Only Homemade ice cream in It’s All About Rocks Historic District Antiques Capone’s Loft
Fat Bottom Girls Pupcake Shoppe Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Rocks & unique merchandise Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Vacation Rental
Pet-friendly cupcakes & pet supplies Uptown Market & Spirits EVILO Oils & Vinegars
Mini-market essentials from Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Petals, Purses, Etc. Legacy Fine Art Gallery
HOTEL HALE sunscreen to spirits Granny’s Kitchen Exclusive handbags, women’s & Artwork by local & int’l artists
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner
Dapper and Debonaire Journey through the Seven Magic Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium children’s clothing & gifts Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Men’s grooming goods Worlds of this museum Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries Magic & comedy for the whole family
Rings ‘n’ Things 4D Adventure State & Pride Provisions Co.
Fun fashion jewelry The amazing 4D simulation will leave Villainess Soaps One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Justus Fine Art Gallery
Freedom United Salon you enthralled! Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Established & emerging artists
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. Kilwins
The Villa Boutique Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Bathhouse Row Diablos Tacos and Mescal Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Earthbound Trading Company
and accessories Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Superior Bathhouse Brewery Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Colonial Candy Corner Thermal springs brewery, restaurant
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream 300 Block Central Ave & special event venue 600 Block Central Ave Trough Bar & Grill
Kringles in the Park Hotel Hale Beer, wine, and spirits
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts The Buffalo Clothing Co. Boutique hotel and restaurant
Faith & Flair Boutique High quality men’s clothing & accessories Fordyce Bathhouse Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic 801 Spencer’s Corner
Women’s boutique clothing Tombstone Old Time Photos Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Family internal medical clinic
The Springs Hotel & Spa Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Quapaw Baths & Spa
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms processed while you wait Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Artists’ Workshop Gallery Rebecca Peterman Photography
Mountain Valley Spring Company Thai-Me Spa spa services Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Portraits photography
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full Pampering massage, skin treatments, Ozark Bathhouse
line of MV Water merchandise. nail & body services. Cultural center, open on weekends All Things Arkansas Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Buckstaff Baths Products made in AR & relating to AR Cotton clothes & bedding
200 Block Central Ave Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Our only remaining traditional
Buenos Aires bar experience! thermal bathing facility JubiTea Hot Springs Picante’s Mexican Grill
National Park Aquarium Oxy-Zen Lamar Bathhouse Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies Authentic Mexican dishes
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Bathhouse Row Emporium
tortoises, & lizards US Post Office Brick House Grill
Rolando’s Restaurante BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS 400 Block Central Ave Beverly’s Casual Shop Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Women’s boutique Steinhaus Keller
Savory Pantry Hot Springs Hat Co. Lauray’s Jewelers DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Hats for men and women Bridal, custom designs, & repairs Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Mirror Mirror Salon
Pancake Shop Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Hot Springs Visitor Center Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Unique & locally made/designed items. Red Sunflower Boutique Tourist information center
owned & operated The Ohio Club Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique Gary Morris Interiors
3AM Gallery & Gifts Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas STEINHAUS KELLER Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Art gallery & gift shop Great food & live music BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers A Narrow Escape
Silver Coconut The Avenue Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel
high-end home accents The Waters Hotel Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary Subway
Bathhouse Row Winery Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly Submarine sandwich shop
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Gallery Central hellcats & pinup dolls
Hot Springs Hemp Company Gifts, clothing, & art Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor
Hemp oils and accessories Toy Chest JoJo and Jess
Specialty toys, books, science kits, etc. Perfect blend of home, fashion & The Gaines’ Candy Bar
personal accessories Candy including organic & homemade

Ginger’s Popcorn 700 Block Central Ave 900 Block Central Ave
The best darn popcorn in the South!
Maxine’s Live Cafe Kahlo
All Things Natural Live music, food, craft beer & drinks Mexican Breakfast & brunch
Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature Hot Springs Trolley Tours
Trolley tours. Special events. 1000 Block Central Ave
National Park Duck Tours
Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Destiny’s Bake Shop
Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Breakfast, lunch, desserts, cakes
The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities
Upscale women’s boutique/ Copper Penny Pub Central Theatre
accessories, on-site handmade jewelry Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Event Space

Renee’s Vault 723 DOWNTOWNER
Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor Timeless Vault Dining
Hot Springs Haunted Tours
Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs Downtowner Marketplace
Vendors in one location with home
500 Block Central Ave decor, boutiques and artisans

Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe American Art Gallery & Gifts
As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! Local, regional, national & int’l artists

JUSTUS ART GALLERY

Jack Knife Barbershop 100 Block Exchange
All things barbering
Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint
Daily dinner & live theatre

F REE PARK I NG 128 Exchange St Parking Deck PA I D PARK I NG 2 HR Meters on Central Ave

The Springs Magazine • September 2022 • 6

What the Library

Can Do for You: Part 6

By Erin Baber

Last month I ran

out of space talking about

all the exciting upcoming

changes. I covered the

community garden and

park, remote lockers, and Things are moving up at the GC Library.
the bookmobile, but I A building remodel is on the horizon!
saved the best two for last.

~ The Garland County Library is in talks with the Saline County Library

to create a regional library system. This sounds big and intimidating, but ultimately,

regionalizing would just reduce operating costs and increase circulating collections

for both libraries. There may be a few small changes for our patrons - like

adjustments in operating hours or checkout lengths and limits, but nothing major –

unless you count my next point, which is pretty huge but unrelated to our potential

regionalization.

~ A building remodel is on the horizon! We’ve operated solely out of our

building at 1427 Malvern Avenue since 1995, and while the building is well-kept

and has served us well, we’ve just about outgrown it. But, the library’s building was

designed in a way that will make upward expansion a real possibility. IF we’re able to

go up, we can add so much for our patrons - a teaching kitchen, a dedicated teen area,

a computer lab, more meeting spaces/individual study rooms, more administrative

offices for staff, and more community space within our existing walls.

I can’t wait to see how all these changes and this growth come together

for the community. There is always more to come. Keep up with our growth at

gclibrary.com. Email me, Erin Baber, at [email protected] with any questions

or comments related to this article.

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

Come Solve the Mystery

at Old MacDonald’s Barn Party

Old MacDonald is

well and feeling his oats. In

fact, he has decided to have a

good old fashion Halloween

Barnyard Party and the Murder

& Macabre Mystery Dinner

Theater folks are inviting you

to this zany who-dun-it. Come

ready to help solve it and have

tons of Halloween fun!!!! It

should be a blast, or should it!!!

Old MacDonald may

be over his head in debt, and

the farm animals know it...ask The cast of the Murder and Macabre Mystery
any one of them. Check with Dinner Theater at their last production, “Wizard
Donkey, the ass, or Rocky of Oz.” (l-r) T.J. Griffith, Steve Freeman, Paul
the rooster, or Miss Prissy
Pig? Or maybe you could ask Lowe, Frank Janaskie, Lynn Janaskie.

Baashebaa the sheep or Elvis the bull. They know everything that goes on and there

is bound to be a murder.

This barnyard murder will be held Fri., Oct. 28, and Sat., Oct. 29, at The

Porterhouse Restaurant at 707 Central Avenue. The Porterhouse will cater this event

with a buffet dinner and a cash bar will be available.

Dress as your favorite barnyard animal, a farmer, or come in your

Halloween attire and enter the costume contest. Tickets are $50 per person.

Reservations required. Doors open at 6 PM for dinner and the play starts at 7 PM.

Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For tickets or more info, call 501-627-5534.

7 • The Springs Magazine • September 2022

New Artist in Town Offers
Classes in Acrylics

There’s a new artist in town – meet

Margie Resto-Adams. She has been painting

and teaching art for over 20 years. Classically

trained in the figure, she has been exploring

mixed media and other genres. There is so much

to explore and pull inspiration from. 

Resto-Adams has been teaching online

art classes for over five years. “I love teaching

art and watching my students achieve their goals.

Art is so therapeutic, and it is a joy being able to

help others create,” she stated.

Her studio overlooks beautiful Lake Sign up now for fall art classes
Hamilton and is now open for classes and with Margie Resto-Adams.
workshops. She offers fun classes in a variety of

mediums. You can check out her personal work at www.margierestoartist.com.

Her business website is www.wanderlustcollective.art. You can register

for her upcoming classes there. She currently has workshops painting nature in

acrylics, and her fall schedule is up. For more information, email Margie at margie@

wanderlustcollective.art.

Fall HomeFest Benefits Altrusa

Village True Value
Home Center and the Village
Voice newspaper have joined
forces to create Fall HomeFest
on Saturday, September 24,
from 9 AM – 7 PM. The event
will be held at 4650 N HWY 7
in the parking lot of Village True Value Home Center.

The theme is Celebrating Everything Local and offers free admission, 58
great places to shop, a unique Speaker Series, great food and drink, hourly door
prizes, plus much more.

Add a $25,000 Putting Contest, Pet Adoptions, the REMAX/STATE
FARM Jalapeno Eating Championships, and the Artfully Baked and Brewed Apple
Pie Eating Contest, and you have a full day of family entertainment. Lots of free
parking plus a free shuttle ride to the event courtesy of McCann AutoMart.

Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and spend the day. Free shuttle
begins at 9 AM for the public.

The Entertainment Lineup features Mike and Chloe, Chrystal Chimes,
Chorus, All-American Cheer Dancers, Jacob Flores, Bad Habit, Kenny Mann and
Danger Zone, Erica Jones and the Brass Tacks, and the Back Beats.

The Event is hosted by Dennis Simpson of HSV Inside/Out. For more
information, visit Facebook: Village True Value Fall HomeFest.

Hot Springs Rolls Out New Website

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

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

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

The website will feature a new home page with fresh videos and
photography. “We are proud of our new site and believe it will deliver new
hospitality business to Hot Springs. And that benefits every single one of us.”

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

The Springs Magazine • September 2022 • 8

SEPTEMBER ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #397

Friday • SEP 2 • 5-9 PM • Visit HotSpringsArts.org for art news

Arts Festivals Galore! Hot Springs is the September zone for Hot
Water Hills, Spa-Con, JazzFest, Big Steam R&B, AND an opportunity
to rappel down one of Hot Springs’ historic buildings! But there’s
more! Look for Central Theatre’s lineup of fantastic shows. There’s a
Mystery Dinner Theater. Love a good book? GC Library’s Friends Used
Book Sale is happening. Art classes, a community yard sale, vibes at
The Vapors, and more. Visit The Springs Facebook page to share your event. We’ll
help spread the word. In the meantime, our favorite is coming up Friday, September
2. Gallery Walk!! It’s a great opportunity to shop for gifts or for yourself!! Enjoy!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Featuring the work of Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Valerie will be present to
demonstrate her work with pine needle baskets and will have new
horsetail hair pottery. Welcoming acrylic artist Susan Washington to
the gallery. Discover the beauty of Southwest jewelry by artist Ernie
Bolieu. Gourds by Rick Carter. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Hot Springs artists Hugh Dunnahoe and Petr Bednarik are Featured
Artists. Dunnahoe excels in painting any subject and is comfortable
working in all mediums. Bednarik’s portraits are large, full of life and
color, and immediately draw the eye of the viewer. Miniature Art
Featured Artists are Dianne Morgan and June Lamoureux. Cutter Morning Star High
School art students will exhibit this month. Charlie Mink will entertain visitors with
tunes on his dulcimer during Gallery Walk. Mon & Wed-Sat: 10 AM-5 PM Sun: 12
PM-5 PM. Gallery Walk, 5 PM-9 PM.

DRYDEN ART POTTERY STUDIO/GALLERY
341 Whittington • 501-623-4201 • DrydenPottery.com
The 3rd generation owner features in-house formulated glazes and
custom blended clay combined to create a finished quality that is
easily recognizable as “Dryden.” Mon-Sat, 10 AM-3 PM.

EMERGENT ARTS
341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org
The opening of an exhibition by Prime Time Painters will be featured
at Gallery Walk in the Circle Gallery. The Prime Time Painters are a
group of painters who meet weekly to paint at Emergent Arts.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
New work by Mark Blaney, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, and Steven
Schneider, along with work by Matthew Hasty, Sandra Sell, Gene
Sparling, and others. At 10 AM Sat., Sept. 3, Mark Blaney and Steven
Schneider will participate in a casual gallery “Tea Talk.” The public is
welcome. 10 AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, and by appointment.

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

TRADITIONAL ART GUILD
TAG has celebrated art and supported artists since 1963, with a
2-year hiatus due to the pandemic. It is time to reconvene. We will
meet Sept. 15, at the GC Library. 10 AM-noon. We want to reach
out to all of our creative communities to invite them to attend and
get involved. We meet on the 3rd Thursdays from 10-12 at the library.
NO DUES until next year. We will follow CDC recommendations regarding limiting
covid spread. For this meeting, all attendees are to wear a mask.

WANDERLUST COLLECTIVE
wanderlustcollective.art • [email protected]
Margie Resto-Adams has been painting and teaching art for over 20
years. Her studio is now open for classes and workshops painting
nature in acrylics. Her fall schedule is up. Email Margie for more
information.
9 • The Springs Magazine • September 2022

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

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

SIDETOWN SCOOP:

Explore Sidetown, Hot Springs to find interesting
businesses and people.

Finding Her Groove With KUHS

By Alana Merritt Mahaffey

You’ve been there. So have I. We are

the dial surfers, bored and floating between radio

stations looking for just the right mix.

And local KUHS radio disc jockey

Lacey Loo has been there. Like a lot of ‘80s and

‘90s kids, she made her own mixtapes perfectly

suited to a style she calls “undefined.” Those

tapes traveled eras and transcended genres.

Decades later, she’s creating that variety and

eclecticism once captured on hand-labeled

tapes on her weekly show, “Undiscovered and Listen to Lacey Loo on KUHS,
Undefined.” 102.5 FM.

Lacey’s birth as a DJ is serendipitous.

Five years ago, a friend invited her to cohost a show. “It was called Ladybits, and I

was hooked.” Until then, Lacey’s obsession with a rainbow of genres didn’t extend

past her own listening habits. With her friend as mentor, Lacey began learning the

intricate multitasking required of DJs. “My biggest issue was how to push buttons,”

she laughs, adding “How to play the ads or the breaks or fix everything when it

suddenly goes silent.”

Five years later, she’s still bringing that eclectic groove she describes as

“myriad music… that spans bluegrass to blues to local bands.” Tune in on Tuesday

nights from 6-10 pm and be sure to follow the “Undiscovered and Undefined”

Facebook page. Listen at 102.5 FM.

For more about KUHS, including how to host your own show, advertise,

or donate, visit www.kuhsradio.org.

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

100 Block Park Ave HOT SPRINGY DINGY SETTLE INN Coffee House 2 Blocks
Craft Coffee Roastery
Majestic Lawn 500 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave
Historic landmark Northwoods Trail Connector
North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor August and Company Pullman Avenue short cut to
200 Block Park Ave Wine, beer & spirits Resale shop Northwoods Urban Forest Trail
Bailey’s Dairy Treat
Tootsies One of three drive-ins in town Emma Lee’s 800 Block Park Ave 900 Block Park Ave
Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Simple but Effective Cutz Soul Food restaurant
Barbershop David F. Watkins Memorial Park Settle Inn
300 Block Park Ave The Arrangement Community Park & amphitheater Upscale modern vacation rental
600 Block Park Ave Florist cottages. Newly renovated. Full
Vapors Live kitchens.
Event & live music venue Park Haven Community Garden Park Avenue Fire Station 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast
Community vegetable garden 1000 Block Park Ave
400 Block Park Ave Haven United Methodist Golden Raised Donuts Bed and breakfast
Thrift Store Donuts and breakfast pastries Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Air-FX Bargains galore Parkway Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Heating & air conditioning Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Daily, weekly, monthly
Historic boutique motel. Modern Larkmartin Soaps
The Hot Springy Dingy amenities. Vintage-inspired design Arkansas Tower Motel Bower Motel Handmade soaps and lotions
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel
1010 Liquor
Redbeard’s Living Canvas E-Z Mart Epic Cabinets & Design Wine, beer & spirits
Tattoos & piercings Fast stop Countertops, cabinets & accessories
Vapors Live
RED LIGHT ROASTERY The Gold Inn Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Quaint Uptown motel Bike service, repair, and parts

Cottage Court Budget Inn/Relax Inn

Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station

Family Dollar
Neighborhood shopping

Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair
Celebrates Its 53rd Anniversary

The Hot Springs

Arts & Crafts Fair is

celebrating 53 years

October 7-9, at the Garland

County Fairgrounds at 4831

Malvern Road.

This year’s

juried show of handmade

crafts has been planned

from beginning to end

by a diversified group

The Committee. Front left to right - Wanda Felts, of  volunteers from many

Martha Wilson, Chairman Jane Oliver, Treasur- of the Garland County

er Jo Spoerle, Merylann Black. Back row - Past Extension Homemakers

Chairman & current Publicity Chair Peggy Bar- Council Clubs.

nett, Christina Clement, Concession Chair Jerry There are over 200

Oliver, Secretary Joyce Rice, Marcia Albaugh. vendors including quilting,

clothing, stuffed animals,

baby items, paintings, soaps, lotions, candles, jewelry, wooden utensils, and

furniture. For the kiddos there is a bouncy house and petting zoo. Food vendors offer

a variety of items including BBQ, kettle corn, funnel cakes, corn dogs, Mexican

food, and more.

The Extension Homemakers kitchen is open with the ever-popular ham &

bean dinners and freshly made donut holes, as well as hot dogs, burgers, fries, and

more. Free golf cart taxis are a big hit for taking treasures to shoppers’ cars. 

For more information, visit www.hotspringsartsandcraftsfair.com,

Facebook: Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair, or call Jane at 501-520-1333.

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Only On Sundays: Mahalia
Jackson’s Long Journey

By Erin Wood
The Six Bridges Book Festival has recently announced another

thrilling author lineup for October 20-30, 2022. This annual festival of the
Central Arkansas Library System features dozens of renowned national and
international authors for adults and children, as well as interactive sessions,
cooking workshops, exhibitions, and other special events.

One of the featured authors, Janis F. Kearney, has a long literary
history in Arkansas, including being appointed by President Clinton as his
personal diarist, having published the historic Arkansas State Press Newspaper
previously run by civil right legend Daisy L. Gatson Bates, founding and being
the president of the Celebrate! Maya Project of Arkansas, and launching her own
publishing company—Writing Our World, among a lifetime of countless other
literary endeavors.

Kearney’s eighth book, Only on Sundays: Mahalia Jackson’s Long
Journey, will release just prior to the Festival. In this book, Kearney chronicles
the life and journey of the incomparable gospel queen who changed the world
with her voice. Kearney’s story offers answers to the transformation of a
motherless child who grew up hard and fast in one of New Orleans’ poorest
districts. The transformation was a miraculous one—little Halie’s evolution into
the gospel queen courted by Hollywood and the White House alike and invited
by royalty from around the world to come and sing for them.

Signed copies of Only on Sundays will be available at the Festival and
in early October through local and national retailers.

For the full festival lineup, visit www.sixbridgesbookfestival.org.
Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in Little
Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (www.etaliapress.com). Wood is author
of “Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives” (April 2019) and
editor of and a contributor to “Scars: An Anthology” (2015).

The Nutcracker Ballet
Auditions Scheduled

Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) welcomes
dancers of all ages and abilities to the annual Nutcracker Auditions Sat., Sept.,
17. The Nutcracker is a holiday classic that is perfect for the beginner, yet also a
marvelous experience for the well-trained ballet student.

The auditions are open to girls and boys ages 5 and up, to all schools, and
to dancers from the entire community. Students should  arrive  30 minutes  before
the audition time to have time to register. A parent or guardian must be present for
students under 18 years of age to sign appropriate waiver forms.

• Female students are required to wear black or blue leotards, pink or flesh
tone tights (no leggings or pantyhose), and pink ballet slippers, and are required to
have their hair groomed neatly in a bun.

• Male students should wear tights, biking shorts or shorts, a fitted t-shirt or
leotard, and black ballet slippers. For more information visit www.hscdtc.org, email
[email protected], or call 501-655-6815.

Nutcracker Auditions
9 AM – 10 AM: 6-9-year-old
10 AM – 11:30 AM: 10–12-year-old
11:30 AM – 1 PM: 13+-year-old dancers pointe shoes for females.

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The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Virgo is The Hermit.

Tarot and Astrology: Virgo

By Michelle Crandell
Those born between August 23 and September 22 fall under the Zodiac

sign: Virgo, the Virgin. Corresponding Major Arcana Tarot card for Virgo, The
Hermit. The following Tarot cards symbolize lessons and opportunities presented
to Virgos.

August 23 to September 1: EIGHT OF COINS. You are known as a
person who gets things done. You are service oriented and a good team player.
You usually want to stay in the background though, finding freedom in anonymity.
Because you are so dependable, you must learn to protect yourself from unstable
or exploitive people. You also need to accept that there is more than one right way
to do things.

September 2 to 11: NINE OF COINS. Your lesson: Understanding the
Laws of Cause and Effect. You attempt to solve your own psychological, ethical,
or lifestyle problems using scientific, technical, or practical methods. Your primary
challenge: maintaining flexibility and lowering unrealistic expectations of yourself,
the world, and others.

September 12 to 22: TEN OF COINS. You bring order, goal-directedness,
and your own strong will to any project you wish to manifest. As a result, wealth
and prosperity come to you. Your challenge: sharing your prosperity with others.
Consider your legacy as more than tangible things you provide to others. Consider
how you treat the people you encounter on your journey through life. Your influence
is your legacy, too.

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

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Do You Believe in Angels?

Do you know the location of this photo of Karen Watson Reeves demonstrating Up- By Peggy Lindsey
ward Facing Plank? First correct answer wins 3 free classes. Photo by Fred Padilla. Nearly 8 in 10 Americans believe in these heavenly beings! In a recent study,

Yoga: 77% of adults believe in the existence of angels, while 30% more women do than men.
Benefits of Upward Facing Plank Angels are spiritual beings created by God, whose mission is to communicate messages,
give direction, offer comfort, and protect humankind. According to Angelology, the study
of angels, there are nine “choirs” or branches of angels; however, only two interface
directly with us here on Earth.

Archangels are the overseers of humankind and of the guardian angels. Each
archangel has a specialty in which they serve humanity. Every person has personal
guardian angels. They guide and protect an individual throughout his/her entire life on
Earth. These angels know you and love you unconditionally.

Guardian angels will never interfere with your life plan, and they will only
intercede when preventing physical death when it is not the proper time.

The angels want to be a part of your daily life. When calling upon them, the
angels respond in a split second. They love assignments! If you have a loved one who is
struggling, or if you witness an accident, ask the angels to attend to them. Our angels have
frequent messages for us, but often times we aren’t tuned in to receive them.

I am an Angel Intuitive trained in providing Angel Readings for others. If you
are interested in finding out what message your angels have for you, I am delighted to be
of service in this way.

Angels don’t just sing at Christmastime . . . their mission is to bring peace to
humanity every day.

Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing Light
Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor.  Peggy’s passion is assisting women on their
journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and
consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching, in 2012
and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can be reached at 928-273-
8447. For more info, visit www.onangelwingshealing.com.

By Karen Watson Reeves The “Real” World...
Upward Facing Plank is a pose that requires quite a bit of strength in the
School is in full swing by now and the mums will be appearing
abdominal muscles, along with the leg muscles and shoulders. Keeping the knees soon, as well as Friday night football games. It’s almost time to
bent in a reverse table position is a good modification while building up the strength clean up around your place from summer and prepare for fall.
necessary to straighten the legs. That means picking up limbs from the ground, weeding (again),
cleaning gutters (again), maybe even starting to think about Fall
I chose Upward Facing Plank for this photo location because if you could Kelly & Wayne planting.
zoom in on the picture, you could see a stream of water. While lifting up and holding “Team Thomason” Remember to watch for kids getting on and off school buses
the posture, I visualized my body as the stream bed and the flow of water trickling and walking to and from school. If you want to be in a new home by the holidays - let’s
down my body. If the water couldn’t flow, I’d know I needed to find the strength to start looking now. Please call Wayne or Kelly Thomason, with Hot Springs 1st Choice.
get a little more lift.

If you follow this column, you will remember that I enjoy teaching yoga
to children. When we practice this pose in children’s yoga, I have them imagine
they are a slide on the playground, and then place a ball at the base of the children’s
necks. If it rolls down to the ankles, then the children are strong like a playground
slide. Whether children or adults are practicing this pose, whether the practitioner
imagines playground equipment or flowing water or another image, there is a lot of
strengthening and stretching going on!

The triceps, shoulders, upper back, wrists, legs, and glutes are strengthened.
The chest, abdomen, front hips, ankles, and tops of feet are stretched. When the
head is dropped back, the thyroid gland is stimulated. The entire front of the body is
opened. Practicing Upward Facing Plank can open you to new possibilities. Perhaps
that is the best benefit of all!

The first person to specifically identify the location of the photo will
receive three free classes.

Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner
of The Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/
children’s yoga teacher in 2011. She is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff
and is an adjunct instructor at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen
enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the National Park, especially from her bicycle.
For more information about her studio and her schedule of classes, visit www.
theyogaplacehs.com.

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