March 2021

About the Cover...

Happy 100th Anniversary
Hot Springs National Park

Our March cover celebrates the 100th
Anniversary of Hot Springs National Park
with a gorgeous photo by Hot Springs’ very
own fabulous photographer, Aaron Brewer.
Brewer is well-known for his stunning visuals
of ballet dancers, athletes, events, and nature,
as well as for his ability to capture the heart

and soul of the people he photographs.
He has caught the essence of our

National Park in many different photos,
especially in this night shot of the Quapaw
Bathhouse, a hub of activity during the day,
a serene resting spot in the evening. His photo
invites one to rest a moment on the veranda
of this historic bathhouse in the glow of the full moon.
Built in 1922 and renovated as a bathhouse and spa in 2008, the Quapaw
Bathhouse is one of eight bathhouses that grace Bathhouse Row on Central Avenue
in the heart of Hot Springs National Park, and one of two where the public can soak
in the water from the natural hot springs.
Locals and visitors can also enjoy the Buckstaff, the Fordyce, the Hale, the
Superior, the Lamar, and the Ozark houses, all open to the public. The Maurice is
the only remaining bathhouse waiting to be restored.
Our Springs Magazine family is very grateful to Aaron for sharing his
talent with this reminder of the beauty in our humble little town. Look for his new
works on Facebook: Aaron Brewer Photo. Visit his website for a sampling of all his
work. www.aaronbrewerphoto.com/.
Special thanks to Richard Stephens for designing the layout for our
cover month after month for 29 years! Visit his website to check out his superb
watercolors. www.raswatercolors.com.
Enjoy the coming of spring! Until next month…

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Join Hot Springs National The Springs • March 2021 • 3

Park’s 100th Party • March 4
The 100th anniversary of Hot Springs
National Park (HSNP) will be celebrated with monthly
and year-long events throughout 2021. The public is
invited to attend any and all of the family-friendly and
FREE events. All are interactive, educational, and full
of opportunities to connect with, not just Hot Springs
National Park rangers, but other park partners as well.
Several, like the Junior Ranger Day and Thermal
Springs Festival, are geared toward children of all
ages. Other events, like BARK Ranger Day, are K9 focused and all well-behaved
and leashed dogs are welcome to attend.

Check the park’s website, www.nps.gov/hosp, in both the “Calendar” and
“Centennial” section. Additionally, events will be shared on the park’s Facebook
Facebook.com/HotSpringsNPS and Instagram accounts www.Instagram.com/
HotSpringsNPS.

MONTHLY EVENTS
MARCH 4 marks the park’s official 100th anniversary as a national park.
Join the celebration of the official birthday with community partners and others.
Remember the past and look forward to the future for the next 100 years.
APRIL 20, Hot Springs Reservation Day. To celebrate the 189th
anniversary as a federal reservation, HSNP will offer guided hikes and specialty tours.
MAY 1, BioBlitz. Join the park’s science team for a day of exploration and
learning. Explore the park and document the flora and fauna. Collecting this data all
at once will give us a greater understanding of the biological diversity of the park
during this time of year. Participants will receive t-shirts and training.
JUNE 12, 1921 Block Party. The roaring ‘20s will be back in full swing
downtown and at the park! Guests are encouraged to dress in their best 1920s
costumes and join in on costume contests and themed workshops. Take specialized
tours of Bathhouse Row, enjoy music, play games, and visit participating downtown
shops for specials. Let’s party like it’s 1921!
JULY 3, BARK Ranger Day. HSNP is one of the most pet friendly parks
in the NPS system. Together with K9 ranger, Konyak, local pet shelters, stores,
and trainers, the park will host a dog-lovers weekend dedicated to embracing the
BARK Ranger principles and celebrating our furry companions. The day will
include demos, workshops for dog owners (and dogs), BARK Ranger swearing-in
ceremonies, and will end with a BARK Ranger Parade down the Grand Promenade.
AUGUST 7, Junior Ranger Day. Junior Rangers are the next generation
of stewards for our national parks. This family-focused day will be full of hands-on
activities, specialized workshops, guided hikes, and collaborations with surrounding
agencies and parks. Junior Rangers of all ages will have the opportunity to earn a
commemorative centennial junior ranger badge throughout 2021.
SEPTEMBER 18, Thermal Springs Festival.
This family friendly event will be an educational celebration of the
very foundation of the park: the thermal springs! Designed as a workshop with
interactive demonstrations, booths from local agencies, behind the scenes water
tours, and other water-based activities, this will be an event to remember and could
be the beginning of a new tradition in Hot Springs.
OCTOBER 16, History’s Mysteries: Dig in to Archeology. Join the park
archeology and history team and partner agencies in a day-long event to learn more
about history’s mysteries and the role archeologists serve in the park. There will be
archeological displays, opportunities to get dirty, hands-on workshops, and games
to solve some of the park’s mysteries!
NOVEMBER 13, Park Rx Weekend. In conjunction with the Spa City
Running Festival and the Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival, the park will host a public
health fair. With booths, health information, scheduled walks, rides, runs, yoga
classes, movement arts, and all things health and fitness, visitors will be inspired to
get moving and bring to life one of the foundations of the parks’ inception: health &
wellness.
For more information, contact the Centennial coordinator, hosp_
[email protected]. Visit www.nps.gov/hosp, Facebook Facebook.com/
HotSpringsNPS, and Instagram www.Instagram.com/HotSpringsNPS.

MARCH ART MATTERS GALLERY WALK #379

Spring is right around the corner! Seasons AMERICAN ART GALLERY
may come and go but Gallery Walk is forever the 724 Central • 501-624-0550
first Friday of each month. Stroll Gallery Walk, Friday, Featuring the art of Grant Rose. His love of horses shows in
March 5th – from 5-9 p.m. Visit galleries in our historic his acrylic paintings. Claude Lambert will be present to show
downtown district to “meet and greet” artists, and and discuss his knives and leather work. Ernie Bolieu will show
enjoy entertainment, refreshments, a huge selection of his new jewelry. Wall art by Patricia Bailey, Margaret Kipp, Carole Beam and
paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and much more! Jimmy Leach. Prints by various local and national artists. Wood turnings by
Virgil Barksdale, pottery by Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.
The Springs Street Guides provide a handy
guide to our lovely historic downtown. While strolling ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY
the avenue, take time to enjoy the art, the shopping, and 610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
the delicious and varied dining choices. Wishing you a Hugh Dunnahoe and Irma McLeod are featured artists. Miniature
safe and enjoyable March! Art featured artists are June Lamoureux and Joy Clark Hill.
Temporary Covid-19 hours: Thurs-Sat, 11am-5pm. Sun, 12-
Due to COVID precautions, guests are asked to 5pm. View their virtual Gallery Walk on Facebook.
wear masks while in the galleries.

DRYDEN ART POTTERY STUDIO/GALLERY

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

EMERGENT ARTS - CIRCLE GALLERY
341A Whittington • 501-613-0385 • EmergentArts.org
While not open to the public, there will be a featured window
exhibit, meant to be viewed from outside. For purchases, contact
[email protected].

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
Featuring new work by Matthew Hasty and Steven Wise, as
well as Dustyn Bork, Donnie Copeland, Randall Good, Robyn
Horn, John Lasater, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and others. The
show will open with a reception from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, March 5 as part of the
monthly Gallery Walk. Due to COVID precautions, guests are asked to wear
masks while in the gallery. Owned by artist Dolores Justus, the gallery offers a
wide range of original art. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday and
by appointment.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
The gallery has new owners who would love to meet you! Art
fans are invited to stop in for the usual treats and exceptional
art. Open for Gallery Walk March 5, 4-9. New Gallery hours
Thursday - Monday 10-4, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 

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.

JOANNA A. BOUTIQUE
800 Central Ave • 501-481-8106 • Joanna-A.com
A wonderful selection of women’s clothing and accessories. For a new shopping
opportunity, stop in at Gallery walk. Tue-Sat: 10:30-5:00pm. Sun: 1:00-4:00pm.

THE WAREHOUSE
301 East Broadway • 501-538-0399 • PamsPartyRentals.com
Open for Gallery Walk from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm., featuring live music with Dean
Agus, local artists, diverse exhibits, fantastic finger food, a chocolate fountain,
and beverages.

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Monthly Trunk Show Offers The Springs • March 2021 • 5
Visits with Local Artists

The Art Original-ly Gallery in Hot
Springs announces First Thursdays Trunk
Shows. This exciting new monthly series
allows interested students and/or purveyors of the arts to speak one-on-one with
local talented artists.

Each month on the first Thursday of the month, one of the Gallery’s local
talents will dedicate their day, in 30-minute time slots, to answering questions,
sharing insights, and just discussing passion and techniques on various art topics.

The March 4Trunk Show features Rick and Kelly VanHook. The VanHooks
share a passion for color and bold texture. Together they share their experiences and
memories with others through their paintings. You can reserve your time slot by
calling 501-508-9957.

The Art Original-ly Gallery, located in Hot Springs, at 3911 Central
Avenue, Ste D (off Central by Weldon’s Meat Market) offers extraordinary works
of art and photography by Arkansas artists such as Buddy Whitlock, Rick VanHook,
Kelly VanHook, Tim Donar, Sarah Dore, Julie Reardon, and more. 

Shop Art Original-ly today! Original art to fit any budget, plus unique gift
and home décor items. Locally owned and operated. For more information, call
501-508-9957 or visit https://artoriginally.com/. 

Cherry Blossom Festival March 21

Come Journey Through Japan at the
Hot Springs Convention Center on Sunday,
March 21 from 1 pm to 4 pm. as the fourth
annual Cherry Blossom Festival is hosted
by the Hot Springs National Park Sister City
Foundation.

The Journey will include a taiko
performance, cultural items from Japan, and a stroll through a series of projections
that will enable you to feel as if you are traveling to the other side of the world.
Any donations or sponsorships from the family-friendly event will benefit the Sister
City Student Scholarship Fund which supports the student delegation.

An online auction will open two weeks before the Journey and
will conclude on Sunday, March 21. Admission is free, but it is suggested
to order tickets in advance for timed admission so you can enjoy a
CoVid-safe event. http://hotspringscherryblossom.ticketleap.com/hot.../.
Sponsorships are available at a variety of levels. Volunteers are needed to assist
with decoration, to greet and guide attendees and to fold 1000 origami cranes that
will be used as a part of the cultural display at the event. For more information
on how you can be involved, please contact committee chair Michelle Roberts at
[email protected].

51st Annual Juried Watercolor
Exhibit March - June

Mid-Southern Watercolorists
(MSW) will hold its 51st Annual
Juried Exhibition at the Hot Springs
Convention Center, 134 Convention
Blvd, Friday, March 5, from 8am –
5pm. The exhibit will be on display until Saturday, June 26.

Mid-Southern Watercolorists (MSW) is a non-profit organization
incorporated in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1970. It was founded by five artists; Doris
Williamson Mapes, Bruce R. Anderson, Josephine Graham, Edwin C. Brewer and
Catherine Tharp Altvater. The organization has approximately 275 members in 17
states. Its goal is to enrich the stature of watermedia and encourage the recognition
of its significance in our culture. This organization furthers the interest of painters
and patrons by its programs and by its competitive and non-competitive exhibits.
It also provides opportunities for study by art students and others engaged in art
making and in appreciation of arts.

For more information, please visit www.midsouthernwatercolorists.com. 

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

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

Quaint Uptown motel Spa City Cycling Sales & Service

Cottage Court Bike service, repair, and parts

Budget Inn/Relax Inn

Lynwood Motel

Shell Gas Station
Fuel and convenience store

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

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Chanan Emmons’ Top Picks at

Garland County Library

By Chanan Emmons
I love working part-time at the library, but my full-time gig is writing

fantasy fiction for 8 to 11-year-olds. Like most writers, I started out as an avid reader

- a devourer of fairy tales, sci-fi, and fantasy, as well as nonfiction books on art,
medieval life, and even scientific discoveries that sound like fantasy. (Check out Peter
Wohlleben’s recent book on “talking” trees!) I’m thrilled to share my top 10 favorite

titles with you. I hope they’ll inspire you to dream and create, too. Cartwheels: Finding Your
• Square by Mac Barnett
• Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke

• Perelandra by C.S. Lewis Special Kind of Smart
• Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander
• The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

• The Light Princess by George MacDonald By Erin Wood
For veteran teacher Tracy Peterson, helping kids find their special way of
• A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle
learning has been a motivation for nearly four decades. This month, one classroom
• The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien  story will find its way into print in the form of a children’s picture book that she hopes
will help many children among the 20% that the Yale University Center for Dyslexia
• The Dragon of Trelian by Michelle Knudsen Chanon Emmons, GC and Creativity estimates struggle with dyslexia.
• The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls Library clerk and author.
Cartwheels: Finding Your Special Kind of Smart is an ideal story for opening
by Claire Legrand conversations and explaining the basics of dyslexia to children. A vital part of writing
this story for Peterson was sharing it in the words of her former student, Sloane
Find these titles and more of Chanan’s favorites on display at the library until LaFrance, who experienced it first-hand.

mid-March. Search the library’s collections and place items on hold at catalog. In the book, lively Sloane loves to make up dances, put on shows, and do art.
But as she heads into first grade, nothing frustrates her more than reading. In math,
gclibrary.com. The Garland County Library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in the numbers go together right in her brain, but no matter how hard she looks at letters,
and no matter how many times her teacher and parents say “focus,” she would much
Hot Springs. rather do cartwheels. She feels sad that she isn’t keeping up with her class and isn’t
reading the “right way.” Then, she finds out that she has dyslexia.
Chanan Emmons is Library Clerk at the Garland County Library and fantasy

fiction author. For more information about library collections, hours, special events,

programs, or services, visit www.gclibrary.com, or call 501-623-4161 or 501-922-

4483. Follow the library on Facebook: Garland County Library.

Adam Brown Shamrock Run Join Sloane on her journey to learn to read, gain confidence, and find her
own special kind of smart. This 8.5 x 8.5 picture book is available in hardback
Goes Virtual ($18.95) and paperback ($11.95) at www.etaliapress.com and through local and
national booksellers.
The Adam Brown
Shamrock Run will be VIRTUAL 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 Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives.

this year. Those interested in The “Real” World...

participating can register with St. Patrick’s Day won’t quite be the
the link below. Event organizers same this year without the parade in Hot Springs
- but, hopefully, we’re getting closer to being
may not get to host this great event in the usual way...but they want able to gather again. One thing that has remained
everyone to be safe, and for people everywhere to take part doing great
things for others, all in honor of Adam Brown. You can share your

pictures, and walk or run time with the Runsignup link. the same however, is the need for maintenance

There is an online store for those who want to order official inside and outside your home.

merchandise throughout the year. https://adambrown5k.itemorder. Here are 8 ideas  to get you started; 1.
com/sale. Clean Gutters 2. Clean the A/C Condenser; 3.
Prep the Yard; 4. Clean your Siding; 5.  Clean and
If you are in the Hot Springs area, visit Jonathan Stasko's painting Repair Outdoor Decks; 6. Caulk Around Windows

of Adam Brown, now on display at 501 Prime restaurant in Hot Springs. Kelly & Wayne and Doors; 7. Inspect Walkways and Driveways;

Stasko and a friend rented a box truck, and drove his painting from “Team Thomason” 8. Inspect Roofing. Some of these may require a

New York, to unveil at last year’s Adam Brown Shamrock Run. Stasko professional. If you have any questions about maintaining your home, please contact
Wayne or Kelly, with Hot Springs 1st Choice Realty and let Team Thomason help you
is an artist who paints many custom pieces, to include in a series for navigate your way through the adventures of home ownership.
Gold Star Families, like the Brown Family. Please reach out to Stasko

if you would like to order a print of Adam. https://jonathanstasko.com/.

For more information or to register, visit

https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Pearcy/

TheAdamBrownShamrockRun.

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

HOTEL HALE Journey through the Seven Magic Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium State & Pride Provisions Co. The Humidor
Worlds of this museum Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Cigar Lounge

4D Adventure Villainess Soaps apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Capone’s Loft
The amazing 4D simulation will leave Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup Vacation Rental
you enthralled! Diablos Tacos and Mescal
Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Bathhouse Row Artwork by local & int’l artists
Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts 600 Block Central Ave Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine

Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Magic & comedy for the whole family
Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant
& special event venue Italian specialties for lunch and dinner Justus Fine Art Gallery
Established & emerging artists
Earthbound Trading Company Hotel Hale Artists’ Workshop Gallery
Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Boutique hotel with two restaurants Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana

300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse All Things Arkansas Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Products made in AR & relating to AR
Dapper and Debonaire The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa Trough Bar & Grill
Men’s grooming goods US Post Office Beer, wine, and spirits

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

BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream

Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary
Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly
hellcats & pinup dolls

200 Block Central Ave Chez Julie’ Boutique 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 The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio All Things Natural Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Homemade from scratch cinnamon rolls
Savory Pantry Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature
Hot Springs Hat Co. Copper Penny Pub Central Theater
Hats for men and women Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Event Space

Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Spa Souvenirs & Gifts National Park Duck Tours Vault 723 DOWNTOWNER
Pancake Shop Unique & locally made/designed items. Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton Timeless Vault Dining

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Frozen vegetables and fruits can be a convenient way to have quality nutrition options Standing Forward Bend, demonstrated by yoga instructor Karen Watson Reeves,
available all seasons of the year. releases lower back tension and stretches hamstrings.

Frozen Foods Can Be Yoga: Benefits of
a Reason to Celebrate
Standing Forward Bend
By Alison Crane
In 1924, Clarence Birdseye invented the quick-freezing method and By Karen Watson Reeves
Let’s face it. Even without lifestyle disruptions like a pandemic or snow
revolutionized the way we preserved foods. By the 1950s, frozen ready-to-eat meals had
hit the U.S. market and the TV dinner was soon to become a way of life. event, we sit a lot. And when we are sitting a lot, we seldom are sitting in a good
posture. And when it is winter, I am not only sitting a lot, but I am hunkered down
President Ronald Reagan, in 1984, declared March 6, 1984, as National Frozen under a blanket or a few.
Food Day to be observed with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.” To celebrate,
consider this information from Tufts University for wise frozen food choices. So. . . when I do stand up, geez. It is like everything hurts, and especially
the low back. Like all forward bends, the standing version is a great way to release
• Frozen produce is at least as nutritious as fresh. lower back tension, as well as lengthen the muscles that run along the spine.
• Invest some time to read and compare food labels when purchasing a new frozen Hamstrings can get very tight from sitting, as well as from vigorous exercise, if
they are not stretched. The standing forward bend is an effective way to get them
food. all stretchy.
• Purchase only the actual fruit or vegetable instead of items with sauces or seasonings.
• Convenience must be weighed against nutritional negatives. Hanging upside down will also unload the spine. If you suffer from lumbar
• Some frozen meals may have two “servings” in one package but may look like a or neck pain, it could be caused by spinal compression. Fresh blood supply to the
brain is another benefit of this upside-down pose. The forward bends help to calm
single meal portion. and rest the body and mind, thereby relieving stress, both physical and mental.
• Frozen foods can be more economical than purchasing fresh or canned produce.
As I hang upside down, I often imagine a waterfall, visualizing my spinal
If you would like to learn ways to include frozen foods in your meal planning or column decompressing, blood flowing in the opposite direction, the sound of water
would like to know how to safely freeze your own TV dinners, contact the Garland County flowing calming my tension. Ahhhhh . . . it is soothing just thinking about it.
Extension Service at 501-623-6841, or visit www.uaex.uada.edu.
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. She
To read the full article on the website, visit www.TheSpringsMagazine.com. became a registered yoga teacher and a registered children’s yoga teacher in 2011.
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the GCES. The She has taught children and family yoga in many settings and would welcome an
UofA System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to opportunity to help your family stay physically active during this time of quarantine.
all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, She owns The Yoga Place, is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff, is an adjunct
national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, instructor at National Park College, as well as teaching in several other fabulous
or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity venues. www.TheYogaPlaceHS.com.
Employer. 

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An Opportunity for Forgiveness
By Peggy Lindsey

Quality Relationships are a

person’s greatest joy. Time spent with those

we love makes everything else secondary.

Desiring harmony, we relish the company of

those who lift us up and who share common

interests and goals. 

With all relationships, however,

there are moments of conflict. We, or
those we love, may not be feeling well, Healing relationships begins with
communication.
may be struggling with a concern, or may

be juggling priorities on a very stressful day. Emotions run high, tempers flare,

misunderstandings take place, and mistakes happen. Feeling hurt, we retreat and

withdraw. This experience offers us a golden opportunity… an opportunity for an

apology, for forgiveness, and for reconciliation.

Love is always the answer and finds a way to heal. It begins with

communication. Allow each other the space to speak from the heart and truly listen

to understand. A gem or two are often found in such a deep connection. 

Relationships with family and friends are truly life’s priceless treasures.

If there was never any room for mistakes and opportunities for forgiveness,

relationships would never last. So, as you experience moments of strife with those

you love, focus on their wonderful qualities. And then, let love lead the way!

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.

Master Gardeners:
Should I Trim or Braid or Do Nothing?

By Berni Kurk

These questions are often asked about

this time of year as daffodils and other spring

flowering bulbs finish blooming. The answer

is quite simple but most often not adhered to.

Allow bulb foliage to mature naturally without

disturbance. The time required depends on the

species. It’s simple! Do Nothing!
Tulip foliage dies five to six weeks

after flowering. Daffodil foliage may persist for 10 to 12 weeks. If the foliage is

removed early, the bulbs will be small next year, thus reducing the beauty of the

display. Techniques such as braiding the foliage, squashing it or trimming back

should not be used. It is acceptable to plant annual bedding plants between the

clumps of dying foliage.

These daffodils were planted 60 or so years ago. Several of these clumps

are a foot or more across and bloom only on the outer perimeter. As soon as the

foliage dies back, dig the clumps and replant, giving bulbs more individual space

which will result in more flowers in future years to come.

Berni Kurk is a UA Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist. 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.

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